Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 2508: Chapter 2503: A Cuckoo in the Nest

According to Ms. Selana’s temperament, if Laurie had responded to that shout just now, it would most likely have resulted in the Fire Bats swarming down.

As a player always eager to lay traps, Fu Qian’s sensitivity in this regard is beyond ordinary people’s reach.

If it were usual times, Selana might still have sparred with him a little, but at this critical moment, entangling with such an obstinate player clearly isn’t cost-effective.

However, while coming in early indeed holds the advantage of initiative, the Demigod of the Bloodline Clan doesn’t know that staying outside can yield gains too.

Successfully mastering the whereabouts of Laurie and his group, the more this place appears related to the Death Overlord, the more thoughts he has on the plight of the Greedy Worms.

And this is the so-called being well-prepared against troubles.

It shows that Selana also mastered Laurie’s whereabouts here, knowing that his previous identities were fabricated, leading to that deadly inquiry.

Yet, her very find is currently helping create a deceptive effect.

Why does he know the Greedy Worms, why impersonate Laurie, why take an interest here... because he is the aforementioned ”Wei.”

Also a vassal of the Death Overlord, but more transcendent than the Greedy Worms.

So much so that his motivations for his actions are perfectly poised — doesn’t mind lending a hand, but wouldn’t care if they truly perished.

Even if later Selana and Laurie confront each other in person about whether it’s the Abandonment King or the Death Overlord, it would be perfectly resolved.

No flaw in any transition step, instead, it makes someone in Shangjing Bookstore appear even more powerful.

”They might not be as clear-headed as I am, but in this place, they are always different. When did you discover them?”

Gently exhaling, at that moment, Fu Qian’s posture made it feel as though everything was under control, turning to gaze in the direction of the ”escort agency.”

...

Actually, revealing his identity now is also an option, without worrying too much about losing a tool person.

On one hand, there’s no fear of retaliation from Ms. Selana, on the other, even if she realizes she played the clown, aflame, she wouldn’t dare to storm off.

In this situation, continuing to act a bit isn’t out of some perverse pleasure.

The primary considerations are twofold: first, the guiding effect would be better, allowing the entire observation plan of the Greedy Worms to maintain layering, with more room for maneuver.

Second, knowing too much about Selana or even the surname Gulad, might not be a good thing.

It’s not just about a Superior Being; this journey to the Sea of Ashes involves increasingly unimaginable matters.

Among them, the will of the Night Watchman is almost a certainty.

Considering having amassed quite a few merits, it’s better to let Selana remain in a state of ignorance.

”After leaving here for the first time, right at the spot you imagined.”

Perhaps sensing some abstract goodwill, at that moment, Selana truly answered the question.

Even inadvertently proving the habit of occasionally coming over for a look.

Of course, the straightforwardness might also have a bit of inducement factor.

There must be someone keeping an eye on the escort agency over there; speaking while looking in that direction just now was enough to subtly suggest to Selana that his previous understanding of Laurie and his group was indeed real.

”Oh? Are all four of them there?”

Even continuing to hint, Fu Qian casually asked.

”No, one’s missing—so are you going to stand here and talk or say it on the road?”

Selana cooperated very smoothly, although showing impatience at the end.

So Ji Yin is not there?

Fu Qian slightly shook his head, accepting the suggestion.

”Let’s move out.”

...

Indeed, much more unrestrained.

Almost at the moment of affirmation, that vague silhouette vanished from where it stood.

And as Fu Qian accelerated to keep up, while confirming the route was without issue, he seemed to feel the transformation in Selana’s style.

He was quite confident that when she traversed this City of Death earlier, it wasn’t with such a demeanor.

But now, it seemed almost as though she was following the principle of the shortest line between two points, just one step away from recklessness.

”Our time is limited; the storm could stop at any moment.”

Sounding like an explanation for such behavior, Selana even relayed the message from afar.

Sharing a similar concern about the operation window, but for different reasons.

”Can you sense the storm stopping?”

Fu Qian expressed curiosity for a moment.

”How could you not sense it? At any moment, when the surroundings suddenly change, it’s like a skip in time ahead.”

It sounded like a cold smile; it appears Selana is quite certain this temporary partner is holding back.

”But the main concern should still be you. Maybe you need to go out first and wait for the next storm.”

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Quite keen, indeed.

In response to Selana’s remark, in that moment, Fu Qian was not stingy with praise in his heart.

It was clear she hadn’t encountered a ”Dead Man” for enlightenment, yet with just one storm lull, she not only sensed an issue but also gained insight into the reason.

Even the concern was spot on.

As the external storm stopped, Selana, being aflame, would obviously not fall out, but Fu Qian might.

However, Selana miscalculated in one aspect: the reason he needed to worry is because she might not endure.

This time’s successful entry was due to the propitious timing and circumstances after stirring up the situation.

When waiting for the next storm is one thing, and if time drags slightly longer, whether she’d still be able to provide a beacon after fully integrating into this place is another.

”Good point, so hopefully this storm lasts a bit longer.”

Yet emphasizing this now might only strengthen the other party’s resolve to drag him down, so Fu Qian simply echoed once.

”Are they above?”

Then seeing Selana’s figure incessantly moving ahead, he curiously confirmed once again, looking upwards.

Indeed, they had reached the once-visited location, with even the building of the escort agency right before them.

However, they hadn’t seen Laurie and his group along the way, and Selana showed no sign of stopping, proceeding upstairs.

”You seem puzzled by this point?”

Ghost-like, gliding across the stairs, Selana casually queried, without turning back.

It did seem rather puzzling.

The Greedy Worms obviously weren’t that diligent; having three of them gather here was already not easy, and being stationed right at the escort agency’s entrance...

Wait, case solved, it wasn’t stationed at the entrance but inside.

Even having chosen a rather gentle way of going upstairs, they still reached the top floor in the blink of an eye, coming upon a familiar office layout.

Alas, pitch darkness fell simultaneously, with that mold-engulfed and scrap-paper-littered reception, instilling a sense akin to a horror film.

And what was most terrifying was the person still sitting in the back, also a woman.

”Sorry, the company currently operates only fixed businesses.”

In the darkness, a face belonging to the Tooth Throat Lay Buddhist slowly lifted.