Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 2824: Chapter 2819: Co-Founder

You’re late, and I’m late too?

The phrase ”meaningful” is pushed to the extreme at this moment, as Skinny’s brief words evoke countless reflections.

For Fu Qian, it’s easy to understand the first sentence about being late, after all, Lady Jeanne has said something similar.

It’s aimed at his current action of seeking to join the Rebirth Club.

You were invited years ago but didn’t accept; now there’s barely a trace left of that organization in the Archipelago, almost only crying over graves can be done.

But ”I’m late too,” now that’s truly interesting.

Initially, it’s easy to interpret it as the other person also belonging to those invited but too young to understand, only regretting when it’s too late.

But honestly, even if this persona was crafted by hand, Fu Qian still considers the latter to belong to the category of oddities.

After much hardship, ultimately realizing limb attachment is the right path? Asking a hundred Transcendents, probably ninety-nine would look at you with concern for the mentally challenged.

And Old Master Lu hasn’t been gone for long, yet the small Archipelago already has two such players, which makes the probability too small.

So if it’s not sudden enlightenment, then it would be—

”Were you acquainted with Old Master Lu?”

Fu Qian pondered momentarily and casually confirmed.

”Indeed... very perceptive!”

Skinny’s eyes revealed a hint of surprise, nodding slightly.

”Sort of, the club once consisted of just him and me.

”Unexpectedly, after leaving for a period, such a venomous hand was dealt.”

...

Rebirth Club co-founder?

You could say ”I’m late too” could have other interpretations.

Although personal emotions are strong, Skinny’s intentions are still easy to understand.

It sounds like he and Lu Ming were 001 and 002 in the club, even having seniority over Kikuchi.

And once you incorporate this, the words just now become full of regret visible everywhere.

Originally, the situation was promising, business thriving, but after taking a loop around, upon return, everything has changed.

To the extent that despite the unfriendly survival environment, still living secretly and unwilling to leave makes perfect sense.

However, there’s still a small issue here—

”As far as I know, although the loss is significant, Elder Lu wasn’t harmed, right?”

Fu Qian furrowed his brow slightly, pointing out the anomaly.

”Not only did he escape safely, but recently, he’s also been quite accomplished outside, really promoting the club’s reputation.”

This is not an exaggeration; during this period, Old Master Lu has been seen everywhere, the Rebirth Club overturning clouds in multiple incidents, sightings abound.

Not even requiring to be a Night Watchman, any worldly person with some intelligence capability would likely have heard.

The person here as a club veteran should be more sensitive to this information.

Can’t just mourn all the way till now with no regard for outside affairs, right?

...

Skinny’s expression became rigid at that moment, seemingly struck to the core.

”Indeed—”

But it was only a moment’s breath, soon he also realized the thoughts in his mind.

”I told you your previous reasoning was far-fetched, people’s prejudices aren’t that easy to change... so did you hear about the club’s recent achievements and then see future prospects?”

With a low chuckle, Skinny not only confirmed that the exchange content with Jeanne wasn’t confidential but also exposed Fu Qian’s beautified rationale.

A prodigal returning isn’t due to agreeing with the ideology, rather it’s being opportunistic, all based on utilitarian calculations.

”What do you mean ’see’, future prospects are certain.”

Such heartbreaker words, even an old worldly person might find it hard to save face.

Yet Fu Qian, who doesn’t have this term in his dictionary, corrected the other’s statement without blinking.

His words not only showed great confidence in the Rebirth Club’s development, he even had a sense of ownership.

”...Then you might be disappointed, although Lu Ming has been very active lately, he may already not be himself.”

Thus, as a co-founder, Skinny’s expression was unusual at that moment.

But after a little silence, he spoke astonishingly once more.

Oh? Is that judgment so precise?

A mystery long troubling the Supernatural Realm was casually revealed like this, vividly illustrating what is called ’true masters hide among common people’.

”Why?”

Fu Qian felt deeply fascinated by why the master’s insight could be so high.

”That’s impossible to tell you until our real club is reborn.”

Feeling playful, the other party instead offered self-introduction as compensation, making gesture to invite him to sit.

”You can call me Master.”

...

Very cautious; Old Master Lu doesn’t use alias.

”You can call me Professor.”

Fu Qian accepted the invitation, although he still thought Skinny was more fitting.

”Alright, Professor, that title indeed suits you.”

Since he was the one who started this title thing, Master had no choice but to compliment Fu Qian’s self-introduction.

”The reason for inviting you here is to confirm certain judgments... I can see that with your personality, you might not care about the true or false of the organization; I won’t say ridiculous things like repercussions.”

Then he stopped beating around the bush and got straight to the point.

”Now it’s just providing an opportunity, believe it or not, whether to do it is up to you.”

While speaking, Master had already placed two things in front.

Does it seem genuine badge?

Foremost is a snake insignia, clearly larger than the forged one.

And from Fu Qian’s perspective, the probability of authenticity is not low, though it’s not particularly rare.

The other is a small card, which Fu Qian recognized as Inner Island’s pass?

”You don’t need to be anxious to accept this, but the other one, I believe it can enable you to walk more conveniently here.”

Master gestured at the badge but lastly pushed the pass forward.

”Thanks, so what do I need to do?”

Fu Qian indeed accepted, then directly inquired.

”It’s simple; there’s an item in the lab very important to the club, and you need to retrieve it.”

Master seemed to appreciate this straightforwardness, his wording even more blunt.

”The process might be dangerous; on one hand, what’s inside has not completely lost vitality, on the other, Yibu’s eyes are persistently watching.

”But don’t worry about the latter; we’ll have ways to cover you, ensuring he won’t interfere; you just need to weigh the front risks and rewards.”

No need to explain, perhaps this ”us” includes Old Master Yibu?

The intention to use someone as cannon fodder is unabashed, Fu Qian didn’t mind but internally critiqued the cover story.