Special, but reasonable.
Abandoned hotel, a stolen car with its engine still running, Fu Qian listened to the last item on the old man’s wish list, feeling quite reflective at that mont.
It’s special because, as a Middle Tier transcendent who controls extraordinary powers, he is genuinely stepping into death calmly, rather than wishing for a few more centuries.
Yet it’s also reasonable, as it is a wish list, after all, and having death as the final wish fits the the perfectly.
Even the manner of death allows for empathy.
Quietly fading away in sleep could be considered a decent ending for most lives.
"So, what do you need to do?"
Praising inwardly, Fu Qian did not forget his role as an employee and proactively asked the old man’s arrangent for this final wish.
"You can stay in the car... Sorry, I can’t tell you more because I don’t trust you."
Cardon’s response was identical to when he first ca here.
Perhaps due to the nearing end, the old man even expressed sincere apologies and explained a bit more.
Of course, a dying person’s words beco less euphemistic, directly admitting his suspicion of Fu Qian.
"This is indeed an unplanned scene, but like I said when drinking coffee, your performance makes feel it’s okay.
"Also, please believe that as long as you sit here, you’ll be of help to ."
...
Oh?
The old man’s sincerity was touching, increasingly resembling a ntor’s wise counsel before death.
He even praised Fu Qian’s performance highly.
"I understand, it’s an honor to help, and besides, I do have a prize, right?"
Fu Qian humbly gestured, displaying the Cross Star Pendant.
It was not sarcasm; just thinking casually, it’s clear how mysterious his image appeared to the old man.
Just the contrast of looking like an ordinary person on the outside but actually having transcendent powers is enough to overturn perceptions.
Not to ntion the various actions with unclear intentions all along.
The key here is that even if you want intentions clear, it’s useless.
Telling the old man directly, "I’m here to help, treat like a genie?"
Doing so, it’s unimaginable how much the experienced old man’s guard would increase.
He has a complete checklist, a whole set of plans for his death.
The plan is so complete that, even a regular person hired for a large sum, transforming into a transcendent of unknown origin, is still accommodated.
Such a plan, surely the old man would not allow any failure of control.
So the most likely outco is him exerting effort, using lies and misdirection to build a firewall against potential risks.
From start to finish, the communication has always been in an extrely subtle state.
Seems relaxed, lying flat, but actually achieving this clear-minded conversation is quite rare in Fu Qian’s judgnt—
"In your original plan, what would happen if I gave up midway? You know that possibility is high; a regular person’s endurance is limited."
Cardon’s gaze fell on the Cross Star Pendant, while Fu Qian casually inquired.
"It’s okay, you would still follow here, even enter inside with ..."
Without hesitation, the old man pointed to the room that once belonged to his father, his calmness was accompanied by cold confidence.
...
Very reasonable, indeed a perfect plan.
Fu Qian nodded secretly at that mont.
As ntioned earlier, the old man made a comprehensive, forgiving plan for this last journey of life.
As for the implication in the previous answer, it may sound overly dominant; whether you’re willing or not, you must follow through.
But don’t forget, even if money loses its magic power, this person is still a psychic transcendent.
For soone without strong willpower, direct coercion is at his fingertips.
"But you still won’t tell my purpose?"
Without concealing the admiration, Fu Qian confird once more.
"No, knowing it would just reduce the probability of you helping."
Sure enough, Cardon imdiately shook his head.
"I understand, but I can share a little discovery with you."
Without any hint of calculation, Fu Qian swiftly changed the topic, gesturing for Cardon to look up, while adjusting the angle of the pendant in his hand.
"Did you notice that with this shape elongated, it fits quite well for the missing needle?"
Indeed, the cheap decorative clock atop the hotel.
At this mont, Fu Qian confird that its dial, the pendant in his hand, and Cardon’s gaze were aligned.
...
"Earlier, we talked about the comrcial potential here; logically, it shouldn’t have been too bad, yet it directly went bankrupt... I feel like I’ve found a possible reason now."
Cardon didn’t speak, nor did he retract his gaze.
Fu Qian didn’t mind, continuing without pause.
"I thought the thing has both advantages and disadvantages, can bring wealth or disrupt montum, especially once its operation falters... Now it seems, the missing needle, could it be a deliberate act by villains?"
Although, as the topic strayed further, the mask of a worldly swindler beca evident.
"It should be their doing; they were originally a group."
Yet, in the next mont, an unexpected reaction appeared.
Gaze finally returned to Fu Qian’s face, with a aningful expression, Cardon surprisingly agreed with Fu Qian’s conjecture.
"Moreover... my father sensed that greatness here."
Not just that, he even revealed a more shocking piece of information.
"I must say, you have repeatedly made surprising observations, compared to letting you speculate, sharing more is better...
"The reason my father brought here was because a familiar patient needed his help. Indeed, upon arriving, he was busy and had no ti for ... And I believe you can already guess that the goal of his long-distance visit is also a mber of that special group."
Indeed, as ntioned before, to avoid interference with the plan, the old man only shares information based on your level of exploration.
It certainly is shocking information, at this point the series of events back then seem entirely connected.
Additionally, when Cardon ntioned his father, his expression was quite subtle, even pointing to his mouth.
"I was surprised when I discovered this, but what’s more surprising is his thod of treatnt... My father and other ’Unjust’ people, together, ate their sister."
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