[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-facing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year":3,"chapter-facing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-facing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-chapter-2345":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Facing an Ancient God for a Year",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},971260,1268,"Chapter 2343 - 2338: The List (25)","facing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-chapter-2345",2345,"\u003Cp>Is this what \"I grew up to become you\" means? Mr. Cardon Sr. once commented on his father’s traits, only to find them appearing on his own face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Fu Qian remained motionless, merely watching the transformation quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One must admit, Cardon’s description was quite accurate; in the blink of an eye, it was as if there were two faces there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Red as blood, white as a Dead Man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No normal person could achieve this. It undoubtedly belongs to the realm of the Transcendent changes, and it likely resulted from his recent behavior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, for Cardon, it seemed not entirely bad, as the Blood Face grew more ferocious while his own facial features calmed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the contrast intensified, at one moment, the Blood Face even surpassed its host, beginning to tear itself free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the ethereal bloody body filled in details rapidly, becoming more solid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Squeak—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he sat up from the bed and got down, the worn mattress groaned under the strain of two people’s weight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why did you do this to him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Fu Qian could greet, the newly appeared figure was already staring his way, questioning him first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It shouldn’t be Cardon Sr. in his youth, although there is a certain resemblance in demeanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So it really is Mr. Dickens?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having faced so much unpleasant treatment, Fu Qian completely disregarded it, focusing entirely on observing that figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Much younger than Cardon Sr., with a similarly gaunt face, and sharper eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another reason to identify him as the father who was a doctor was the long robe with teeth marks he wore, just like the one on the skeleton.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you Cardon’s father? Sorry, we were just playing around earlier.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how he appeared, he was still an elder acquaintance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qian didn’t persist in his impolite silence, greeting with a cheerful smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While speaking, he gestured towards Cardon’s chest, indicating that he accidentally pierced it while fooling around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not talking about that; I’m asking why you disregarded his last wish.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Dickens’ response was fitting, showing no concern for being shot in the chest, stressing that the main issue was Fu Qian’s disturbance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s something he has always wanted to do, and you are aware of it, but instead of helping, you are causing trouble?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the only seat was occupied by Fu Qian, Mr. Dickens quickly sat back at the windowsill, pointing at the person lying on the bed and continued to reprimand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One must admit, his words sounded quite righteous and stern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring everyone’s appearance, it was like a parent strongly mediating a conflict between two young people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although most of the time, such behavior only worsens the situation—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qian stayed silent, just looking over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only to see another bloody mark rising from Cardon’s otherwise calm form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This one appeared distinctly smaller in stature, even with long hair hanging down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A woman?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s not surprising; they say before people die, their mind flashes through various significant figures in their life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qian continued to scrutinize this second figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately sat on the bed’s edge, silently gazing over, not speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, if it were Lucy appearing, it would be easier to understand, but unfortunately, it was an unfamiliar face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only slightly younger than Mr. Dickens, also thinner and with a more serious expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nonetheless, Fu Qian felt he could still speculate about the identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because she too wore the same long robe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one who was eaten?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A female, member of a mysterious group, clearly reminiscent of Mr. Dickinson’s patient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sole logical issue was that Cardon’s memory seemed not to include such a face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, maybe the appearance of such change would make one think Cardon’s Dream enveloped this place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Fu Qian was very sure; this scene was not of that nature. Otherwise, he could have directly accomplished his task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though his current Ranking wasn’t particularly high, being trapped in a Dream would certainly not be easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Fu Qian, both Mr. Dickens and Lady Ya Yi leaned more towards special projections of their will.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Brilliant Tyrant exerting extra pressure on them was evidence of this, and for that, he continuously adjusted his power to avoid shattering them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hence, theoretically, it seemed more like Cardon was questioning himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still unable to enter the Dream, he questioned his own unfriendly actions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You shouldn’t be here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, the tone was hostile. Lady Ya Yi finally spoke, directly stating Fu Qian was unwelcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why? Because I didn’t pay the room fee?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nodding slightly, Fu Qian’s tone held no displeasure, merely earnestly discussing the reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, my place has always been pay-to-stay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh? So Lady Ya Yi really was the owner of this place?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That indeed made things more intriguing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a dialogue practically begging for trouble, Fu Qian felt he gained much from it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the surface, it seemed the previous doubt was addressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was why Cardon’s perception included the face of Lady Ya Yi. A male skeleton was buried in the warehouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hotel owner might not have been at the front desk, yet Cardon, staying here, likely saw her much more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even subsequent speculation on why the hotel was abandoned seemed to click right into place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet such logic was excessively superficial; a mere thought could reveal Mr. Dickens secretly went out for dinner at night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, even if Cardon had seen that face, it would be hard to associate it with the identity of food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From this point of view, it seemed a bit beyond Cardon’s range of understanding...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Apologies, I’m accustomed to pay-after-stay member services.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Lady Ya Yi’s question, Fu Qian cheerfully pulled a wad of bills from his pocket and offered them, not forgetting to express regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You don’t need to, just continue answering his question.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His straightforward compensation caught Lady Ya Yi by surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And perhaps reflecting that the service environment provided here was actually quite poor, she soon frowned, indicating a waived fee, with the sole condition that Fu Qian answer Mr. Dickens’ query.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s fine, material possessions are of no use to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qian showed no intention to take advantage, casually leaving the money beside the open bottle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So the item in your hand... why do you think Cardon wanted to kill its original owner?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet as the action wasn’t even completed, Mr. Dickens had already prompted, elevating the dispute between young people suddenly to a homicide case.\u003C\u002Fp>",1073,"2026-06-03T07:51:37.765Z","2026-06-03T07:51:43.485Z",1,"novelbin.me","0eec97a157667a5140acdfcab0ee7066277e96aeeb1f7bfe42bf6b6af07f0faa","facing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-chapter-2346","facing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-chapter-2344",2389,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffacing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-cover.jpg"]