Looking directly at the ancient gods for a whole year

Chapter 2505 The Pay-to-Win Player
He's still a bit too inexperienced.

An efficient and pleasant exchange clarified the situation for all parties involved, but what followed was concern about Lady Serana's predicament.

To be honest, it wasn't exactly carelessness; it was just that the enemy was too cunning.

From the perspective of that vampire demigod, he had almost chosen the most cautious option, but unfortunately he still fell victim to it.

It's just that life is sometimes so helpless; it's really too difficult to leave a shopping mall unscathed.

Ultimately, it comes down to being too trusting of others.

The moment you accept the guidance of a treacherous person, some things are already predetermined, such as your role as a tool.

In contrast, the culprits reaped a great harvest.

The vegetable garden looked absolutely fantastic when I came back this time.

In the darkness, Fu Qian recalled the gains he had made on his return journey.

They found the Greedy Worm, learned about Anjing's plan, and even arrived at the place Lord Sorendil had been searching for.

Although it's not yet clear how much it relates to the Ash Sea, the nature of light itself is already quite interesting.

Most importantly, Lady Serana's spending on in-game purchases will likely provide valuable insights for future explorations.

"Didn't you think about going in and trying it out? Guesses are just guesses, and only my side of the story. Even if there's no malice, it might not be the truth."

As he envisioned a bright future, the old man beside him continued to speak, curious as to why Fu Qian was so composed.

"I'm not interested."

Fu Qian shook his head decisively.

The old man's statement was surprisingly honest; he even emphasized that even if he wasn't maliciously deceiving people, what he knew might not be the truth.

Not to mention that even if one were to be affected, the mere remnants of a superior's power might not necessarily cause much trouble.

But testing the waters is out of the question; that's a matter of expertise.

It is certainly possible to refute some of the old man's claims in this way, or to gain a deeper understanding of the realm of the dead in a short period of time.

However, compared to the expected benefits, many existing resources will be wasted for nothing.

For example, it provides a valuable opportunity for comparison between integrating into the community and not integrating.

Lady Serana has already chosen to integrate. If I do the same, how will we be able to compare the differences later?

On the other hand, inviting the King of Abandoned Prison to embrace death—even if the Lord of Death himself were to come, he would probably carefully consider the consequences of this idea, right?

We finally found a trace of a competitor, but what if that reckless operation causes this place to collapse because it can't withstand the pressure?
True academics would never intentionally reduce the number of test options.

"Good... So what are you planning to do next?"

The suggestion was rejected immediately, and the old man was silent for a moment before speaking again.

"Of course, we should continue searching for that lady."

Fu Qian's thinking remained clear, and he firmly seized the opportunity to profit.

"But there shouldn't be any more clues here. Where are you planning to look next?"

The elderly man showed no hesitation and was actually interested in the specific plans before the deductible.

"Have you forgotten where I came from? Just because there are no clues here doesn't mean there aren't any on the living side. I know a few places she might go. Anyway, thank you for all the answers along the way."

Fu Qian pointed to his head, indicating that he had a brilliant plan, and at the same time, he didn't forget to express his sincere gratitude.

"You're welcome. I was just curious about your performance." The old man's tone remained calm as he gestured in the direction he had come from.

"It's rare to see someone enjoy a storm like this."

……

So these holes must have been made by Lady Serana in a fit of anger after realizing she was still bleeding heavily?
The old man's reason was somewhat abstract, but he didn't say much more before bidding farewell to the guide and leaving.

Returning to the entrance via the same route, the sight of that battered door undoubtedly took on a more unique feel.

If these speculations are true, one can easily imagine how the cautious Lady Serana would feel when she discovers flames engulfing her.

Of course, as a demigod with rich survival experience, Lady Serana must know the importance of maintaining rationality in this situation, so as not to be truly blinded by emotions.

The main motivation for doing this was probably to save time, right? They just barged out without even opening the door.

As for why the door is still closed even though people have already gone in once?
It's not surprising, really. Given her cautious approach all the way, one can easily imagine how careful Serana was when she entered this place.

To avoid being discovered, could she use her ability to blend into the shadows and sneak in without even opening the door?
Of course, the more this is the case, the more one can imagine the frustration of being misled into making purchases.

As for where he went after running away?
I didn't lie when I answered the old man's question, which seemed like an open-ended question.

Given this unexpected turn of events, Serana's possible reactions are almost limited to two possibilities.

First, we should decisively pursue conservative treatment and try to extricate ourselves from this situation.

Secondly, they sacrificed secrecy for efficiency, taking advantage of the suddenly shortened window of opportunity to gather as much information as possible.

Without a doubt, it would be the second option. Even if I hadn't seen those fire bats before, I would still have chosen this option.

As I said before, Lady Serana's style is just too easy to understand.

So the next question is simple: how will she improve efficiency?

It seems only natural to go to the docks and try to find the person who tricked you.

It also allows us to check if Sorrendir has come looking for us.

Given all this, Serana should be able to fully imagine that this is the target of that Siren demigod.

Sorendir, who is determined to find this place, can not only help confirm what's going on here, but also has a much higher chance of finding a way to escape.

In short, as long as it's not a wasted trip, this operation is definitely worthwhile—it seems like it really wasn't a wasted trip.

……

The storm showed no signs of abating, and no more guides like the old man were encountered along the way.

Fortunately, Fu Qian was already very familiar with this part of urban planning.

They efficiently navigated through the rain, and soon the wind and waves ahead became even more turbulent. A bolt of lightning tore through the night, revealing a familiar ship on the sea.

Above is the more familiar trident logo, only now it's covered in rust.

Heaven rewards those who persevere; will His Excellency Sorrendir finally achieve his wish this time?

The ship appeared to be out of control, offering no resistance to the crashing waves and seemingly on the verge of being swept to the bottom of the sea, yet the figure of the man was nowhere to be seen.

"do not move."

However, none of these are problems, because the main purpose of coming here was not to find him, but to find his people.

With a cold but familiar warning, Fu Qian turned his head and his gaze fell on a figure exuding an aura of excessive spending.