Chapter 721: Chapter 719 Notorious to All_1 Chapter 721: Chapter 719 Notorious to All_1 In the living room, Fu Qian’s answer was so candid it obviously caught Lego off guard.
However, despite his surprise, Lego still did not believe Fu Qian was likely to honestly answer questions, based on their previous interactions.
“What is your relationship with the Siren Group?”
For a moment, he stared at Fu Qian with both shock and wariness.
“A debt relationship, they owe me money.”
Fu Qian replied with a serious face.
Owe money? Payment for services?
You really do have a connection with them?
And you admit it so openly?
That’s way too bold!
Lego listened with inward alarm and, after a moment’s thought, he cautiously asked.
“What money do they owe you?”
“Rent and deposit.”
Fu Qian responded with righteous indignation.
That’s no nonsense; last time in the wasteland, the deposit was never refunded.
I’ll be damned…
Even though he had already severely underestimated Fu Qian’s principles, Lego was still shocked by this answer.
“You’d better answer the questions seriously.”
But before he could say anything more, Lady Suzune couldn’t help but explode with impatience on the side.
Not only were her forehead veins bulging, but the valuable teacup in her hand was also creaking under her grip.
“I have always been serious, and I understand Lady Suzune’s feelings.”
Fu Qian glanced at her with a smirk that was not quite a smile.
“However, I also know that if it were really proven that I am a Siren Group spy involved in Transcendent-level strife…”
“Then, in many cases, my ordinary person’s exemption status would be easily revoked, and then Lady Suzune would have plenty of reason to take me down.”
This jerk is clearly toying with me!
Her motives laid bare, Lady Suzune was momentarily at a loss for breath.
Although Captain Xun’s original intention might not have been this, realizing that this guy might really be mixed up in the group’s infighting was indeed her first reaction.
“Now that even Transcendents have died in your house, you think you can still avoid suspicion in this regard?”
In a discomfited state, Lady Suzune backed down, and Lego coldly took over.
“But we need to prove there’s a conflict of interest between us.”
Fu Qian already looked as indifferent as a pig not fearing scalding water.
“Just Transcendents dueling in my house isn’t nearly enough.”
…
“Ten years ago, I would’ve smashed your face in without a second thought.”
After a long silence, when Lego spoke again, it was an undisguised personal threat.
“Flattered, but as you said yourself, that was ten years ago. Times have changed.”
Fu Qian remained unafraid and unbothered.
“Now you all are celebrities. You need to be careful how you act. Even your gaze carries weight.”
Fu Qian wasn’t just talking through his hat; as mentioned before, Ye Island is a place with certain peculiarities.
Specifically, it’s the public’s excessively ostentatious approach to entertainment.
Unlike other places that worship or even fear Transcendents, they’ve turned them into stars here, ardently worshipping and chasing after them, even spreading gossip.
Yasui Corp has done much to add fuel to the fire in this respect.
For this reason, life for the Transcendents here is quite comfortable and pleasant.
But the downside is that under scrutiny, every move they make is forced to conform to an extremely strict standard.
After all, any inappropriate action would quickly ferment under immense public attention, especially for the Night Watchman.
So, compared to other places, the most important thing here is compliance; all actions must withstand exposure to sunlight, embodying the utmost procedural justice.
In fact, it was precisely because of this that Fu Qian, who played Darcy, had been able to evade the law for so long.
The ability to cope previously came from his status among ordinary people.
Now, however, it was because he had too much contact with the Yasui Corp.
If Lego did resort to violent means to rid the people of this nuisance, the Yasui Corp would not mind publicizing their good deeds.
After all, as the uncrowned king of Ye Island, constantly under the watchful eye of the supreme sovereign, such opportunities to shine were hard to come by.
“I have to say, I’ve come across many scoundrels, but Mr. Darcy, you definitely belong to one of the most despicable,”
Lego fell silent for a moment; when he spoke again, it seemed he was recalling the past.
“Second only to someone I’m not even sure actually exists.”
Not sure if they actually exist–could he have been referring to me?
Fu Qian frowned upon hearing this.
Is this how you speak about your life-saver?
If it weren’t for me, you and Delin would have long been turned into barbecued pork by Mr. Luo.
“But there’s one thing I must remind you of.”
While Fu Qian was making his comments, Lego’s face unexpectedly broke into an abnormal smile.
“No matter how much you argue, you’re already on the path to death.”
“This is a world inherently different, and you can’t control it just by being a little clever.”
“Of course, I know you’re always full of confidence. You’re welcome to try and see if you can really cross the barriers between the two worlds, just like that infamous little game the young people enjoy.”
Infamous little game?
Fu Qian’s brow furrowed slightly.
Why does it sound familiar?
“Thanks for the hospitality; I’ll be keeping an eye on you, to make sure I don’t miss the exciting moments,”
After speaking, Lego didn’t even wait for a response from Fu Qian before he stood up, gesturing to Suzune to leave.
At this moment, she, too, looked to have a slightly cleared expression.
After mulling it over, Fu Qian realized that it might have been Lego’s final comment that gave her a sense of satisfaction.
The mental victory method never goes out of style!
“If there’s anything that doesn’t feel right, there’s a Fortune Teller’s Cottage not far from here.”
However, Suzune still seemed worried about Su Gao, hesitating before quickly writing down a line and passing it over, not even trying to hide it from Fu Qian’s view.
Seeing how it was, Fu Qian did not hesitate to take a look and found it was indeed an address of Kisaragi Chie’s property.
The message was clear from this lady: on one hand, it left a place for Su Gao to seek help.
On the other hand, it was a hint that she had been in contact with the Kisaragi sisters all along, warning him not to get any funny ideas.
It was a thoughtfully kind gesture.
…
“A very serious person.”
As he watched Suzune and her companion leave, Su Gao’s demeanor quickly grew somber.
Looking down at the note in her hand, she murmured her assessment.
“Indeed, justice and passion, such enviable traits. It’s wonderful to be young!”
Fu Qian nodded in deep agreement.
Su Gao didn’t seem to want to discuss Rotten Forest, and he wasn’t the type to bring it up out of boredom.
The next moment, Fu Qian stood up and turned on the television, while Su Gao looked on in surprise.
“Why would you think of watching this?”
Su Gao did not hide her confusion as she watched Fu Qian leisurely flipping through channels.
“When in Rome, do as the Romans do, right? Just getting a feel for the local culture,”
Fu Qian said casually, then suddenly froze the image on the screen.
I knew it sounded familiar.
Looking at the handsome men and pretty women on the screen, Fu Qian nodded silently.
This must be the little game Lego mentioned–the show Ye Island’s young people loved, called “Infamy Known to All.”