Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 451: Chapter 451 Wasteland Part (13)_1

The people from the Siren Group were killed?

The news brought by this brother was evidently explosive, shocking everyone present.

And after digesting the news for a moment, almost everyone turned to look at Fu Qian immediately.

Really, just as this guy said?

If there had been some doubts about what Fu Qian said earlier, it could now be said that the balance in their minds had quickly tilted.

“Don’t rush, Mu Cun, who exactly from the Siren Group was killed?”

Tieer gestured with his hand, signaling the courier to sit down and take his time.

“Is this why you were late?”

“Yes!”

The one called Mu Cun answered, found an empty seat, and sat down with a plop; the next moment, he noticed Fu Qian sitting opposite him and couldn’t help but pause.

“Who is he?”

“Mr. Fu, he’s new to the wasteland, invited today, attending our meeting for the first time.”

Tieer explained briefly on the side.

“It’s okay, just speak your mind.”

Uh!

Mu Cun glanced around, noticed that no one seemed to mind, and nodded a greeting to Fu Qian.

“The one who died this time is no minor character, which is why I said something big has happened.”

“Lazaro, one of the top-level officers of the Siren Group in the wasteland.”

“Not long ago, this person was found dead at his residence, and it’s said the guards detected nothing out of the ordinary.”

“Suicide?”

Someone couldn’t help but ask immediately.

“How could that be possible!”

Mu Cun shook his head.

“Even if it’s related to their recent discovery, this guy was a genuine Fourth Phase Transcendent, completely different from those cannon fodder they recruit.”

“Can you think of any mental influence that could make such a person commit suicide?”

…

Hearing what Mu Cun said, the group instinctively looked at Fu Qian again, wanting to say that not all those recruited were cannon fodder.

“However, it could be related to that.”

Mu Cun, oblivious to this detail, continued speaking on his own.

“It’s said that Lazaro was in charge of the Siren Group’s previous exploration.”

“And do you know, after yesterday’s exploration, apart from those recruited, two of the Siren’s own people also died?”

“No need to say ‘it’s said’, it was definitely him.”

Nora suddenly interjected from the side, her tone very certain.

“I saw him over at the swamp.”

“Swamp?”

Mu Cun was obviously a bit behind the pace and couldn’t help but survey the surroundings.

“Before you arrived, we were just discussing this. It looks like the newly discovered underground ruins of the Sirens are likely in the swamps to the southwest.”

The man who sold the bullets to Fu Qian explained.

“Is that so?”

Mu Cun pondered for a few seconds, then scratched his head.

“Anyway, the atmosphere out there is quite tense right now, and the Siren people definitely don’t believe Lazaro would kill himself; they’re madly investigating everywhere.”

“But in a place like the wasteland, who would have the leisure to assassinate a Siren mastermind?”

Lady Number Two said with an incredulous face.

“Some individual certainly wouldn’t, but what if it was an organization like them?”

Nora exhaled deeply.

“The Ji Family?”

The latter caught on quickly, understanding her implication immediately.

“Has it really come to this?”

“It is a bit hard to believe, but it looks like the Siren people think so too.”

Mu Cun continued from the side.

“Right now, the Ji Family is the prime suspect, and of course, they would never admit it; the air is thick with tension, and until the real culprit is caught, everyone should try to stay indoors as much as possible to avoid trouble.”

…

As Mu Cun finished speaking, the room fell into a brief silence.

The people present were all experienced in dealing with crises, and if today it had only been Mu Cun bringing the news, there might still be numerous conjectures.

But combined with what Fu Qian had mentioned earlier, it seemed that everyone could see a huge crisis brewing.

Indeed, just as that person had said, surrounding this underground relic, a covert battle between the two largest organizations in the wasteland had already begun.

At this point, whether it was the Ji Family who had committed the killing or not, the truth of the matter wasn’t as important anymore.

In any case, with such a situation, one could easily end up in a bloody maelstrom.

As ordinary Transcendents with limited resources, the most important thing at this time was to stay out of the fray.

Everyone felt somewhat relieved that they had maintained a neutral stance up until now, not siding with anyone.

They sure act fast!

Listening to the news brought by Mu Cun, Fu Qian also thought of Ji Yicheng, whom he had dealings with before.

It was still uncertain whether he fully represented the Ji Family’s stance.

But from his behavior during their interactions, this person indeed seemed somewhat radical.

Leisure times always pass so quickly!

In the midst of his musings, Fu Qian stood up.

“You’re leaving?”

The gazes of everyone present converged on him, and Nora couldn’t help but ask.

“It’s only just begun, if you are interested, you can stay here and continue the exchange.”

Tieer also said.

From the communication just now, he could tell that even though this person was full of secrets, he meant no ill will toward them.

“You could even consider staying in the old city for a while.”

“After all, with the current situation, you going out might attract a lot of attention.”

“I appreciate the good intentions.”

Fu Qian smiled and thanked them, casually picking up his mask to wear.

He knew that Tieer’s words were well-meant, an attempt to offer him some protection.

But the current situation had already advanced far beyond his ability to control.

To say nothing of the fact that he had not disguised his arrival and Siren’s people were probably already on their way here.

Even if he had come discreetly, with the unfolding events, Siren would likely turn the earth upside down to find him.

Of course, the most important point was that he had originally come to deal with the Angel Dungeon, and now that the opportunity had come knocking, how could he possibly refuse?

…

“Who exactly is this person? He seems very mysterious.”

Watching the silhouette of Fu Qian disappear behind the Dark Gate, Mu Cun frowned and asked Tieer, who had sat back down.

“The surviving cannon fodder.”

Nora gazed at the weapon she had obtained in exchange for information, her voice even and unfluctuating.

“It’s him!”

Mu Cun was clearly surprised and could not help but turn to look once more.

“He doesn’t seem that special to me!”

“It’s only surface-level. There’s definitely a reason he survived.”

Tieer sighed.

“Fortunately, he doesn’t seem to have any malice.”

“Given the current situation, there’s limited things we can do, but the information Mr. Fu provided just now can be shared to some extent.”

“…What information?”

…

“Mr. Fu?”

Coming out of the gathering, Fu Qian had not walked far when he saw several people rushing toward him.

The person in the middle was Gerard, whom he had met before, with Gary following close by his side.

Only this time, Gerard bore none of his former composure; his expression was so dark that it seemed water could be wrung from it.

“Sorry, but please come with us. There are some matters that require your assistance.”

“Sure.”

Fu Qian nodded without surprise.