The fat man's worries were not without reason. They had indeed tampered with things earlier because Lu Qin knew that the order of those plaques would determine a lot.

Just a while ago, when everyone rushed towards the plaques, Lu Qin ordered Shao Tong to modify the memories of Jiang Cheng and the other two. In their minds, the plaques were already arranged in the correct order upon arrival. But in reality, the wooden plaques could still be moved and rearranged. It was only after Lu Qin moved them that they took root.

But now, everything was set in stone.

Being chosen by the Watchers to carry out this plan, Lu Qin's abilities were definitely not lacking. She had also noticed the abnormality that Jiang Cheng had discovered, but she simply didn't announce it.

The eyeballs of each person who had just been affected were trembling, as if they were experiencing a dream. And as more people were affected, the previous person became completely still, looking no different from a dead person if not for their heartbeat and body temperature.

It was like a relay race, always waiting for a newcomer to replace the old.

They had clearly seen the scene where the Disaster Magnet reached out and grabbed Zhang Qizheng. Zhang Qizheng looked very flustered. He nervously said a nonsensical sentence, "Disaster Magnet, you are the Disaster Magnet, aren't you?"

Zhang Qizheng was also a veteran in missions. He wouldn't say useless things in this situation. So Lu Qin judged that he was being haunted by the Disaster Magnet, and the Disaster Magnet had likely asked some questions about his identity.

The dreams that those affected people were experiencing were definitely related to the situation tonight, and the biggest possibility was that these "defeated generals" were being manipulated by the late madam.

Currently, the Disaster Magnet seemed to be nothing more than a front, mostly acting as a tool. So she had reason to suspect that the spirits of those affected people were very likely entering the Disaster Magnet's body in an incomprehensible way.

But at this moment, the Disaster Magnet was just a puppet acting according to a fixed pattern. So even if their spirits crossed over, those affected people wouldn't be able to influence the Disaster Magnet's actions.

Being sealed in an unfamiliar body, unable to do anything, was a thought that brought despair.

According to her plan, the next person to appear would be Wang Fugui. She didn't believe that Wang Fugui could cope with the current predicament. So the next person to be trapped in the body would be him!

As for the person after that, it would be herself. She would call out Wang Fugui's name and personally end the mission.

By then, not only would the hydrangea fall into her hands, but Wang Fugui's spirit, still inside the Disaster Magnet, would probably be doomed. After all, wanting to escape unscathed in a mission of this difficulty was just wishful thinking. Wang Fugui's spirit would forever remain in the Disaster Magnet, watching helplessly as the corpse slowly rotted, eventually turning into a pile of mud.

And once Wang Fugui died, Jiang Cheng's spirit would inevitably suffer a heavy blow. At that moment, Shao Tong could take advantage of the situation and defeat him in one fell swoop.

This was a plan to kill three birds with one stone, and in Lu Qin's view, it was almost flawless.

But with her vigilance, that wasn't enough. If something unexpected happened, she had to have a way to save her own life. Lu Qin slowly focused her gaze on Shao Tong's face.

Being stared at by Lu Qin, Shao Tong's expression lost its previous composure. He had a bad feeling. "What are you going to do?"

"Shao Tong, you've done very well. After the plan succeeds, I'll recommend you for merit when we get back. You're a great contributor."

Hearing Lu Qin say this, Shao Tong still didn't lower his guard. He replied, "There's no need for recommendations. I just hope you can fulfill your previous promises."

Lu Qin smiled. Her bespectacled, slightly chubby face looked very amiable. "Of course. You can rest assured. But before that, I still need you to do me a favor."

Shao Tong laboriously raised his arm. At this moment, his forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat, looking utterly exhausted. "I'm afraid I can't help you. You should know that my abilities have reached their limit."

"It has nothing to do with your abilities. I just need your copper coin, and that will be enough."

Lu Qin still had that calm smile on her face, as if it was the smallest thing in the world. Hearing this, Shao Tong's pupils immediately shrank. The copper coin was a life-saving treasure. How could he hand it over?

Shao Tong covered his collar, his eyes full of vigilance. "What do you want my copper coin for? Your plan is already perfect. Wang Fugui's spirit will be sealed in the Disaster Magnet, and Jiang Cheng... I'll help you deal with Jiang Cheng..."

Before Shao Tong could finish speaking, he was interrupted. Lu Qin snatched the copper coin hanging around Shao Tong's neck. Shao Tong also wanted to resist, but his body was extremely weak due to the frequent use of his abilities. He was no match for Lu Qin at all.

With Shao Tong's copper coin in hand, Lu Qin looked at the panting Shao Tong, and the last trace of worry between her brows also dissipated. That way, even if something went wrong when it was her turn, she could break Shao Tong's copper coin to save her life.

And most importantly, she didn't completely trust Shao Tong. With this copper coin in her hand, he wouldn't dare to have any crooked thoughts.

After all, the biggest taboo in missions was the copper coin. The copper coin could be taken away, but it must never be destroyed. The copper coin was closely related to their lives.

"Shao Tong, your position is very far back, so there's no use in keeping this copper coin on you. I can end this mission." Lu Qin said insincerely.

How could Shao Tong not understand this? He was grinding his back teeth at Lu Qin. "You... what exactly are you trying to do? If you want a copper coin to save your life, why don't you go after Jiang Cheng and the others? I'm your teammate no matter what. How can you treat me like this?"

"Copper coins might have some unknown connection with their owners. And Jiang Cheng is naturally suspicious. Once they realize it later, our plan will be affected." Lu Qin sighed affectedly. "Shao Tong, you need to learn to consider the overall situation."

What's done is done, and Shao Tong was already exhausted. He didn't say anything more.

Seeing Shao Tong calm down, Lu Qin stopped paying attention to him. She carefully put Shao Tong's copper coin in her pocket, turned around, and peeked outside to observe.

But behind Lu Qin, where she couldn't see, the corners of Shao Tong's mouth couldn't help but curl up as he slumped to the ground. His obscure eyes were lowered, and no one knew what he was thinking.

On the other side, the fat man had already heard the late madam's call. The urgent voice made the fat man's mood even more uneasy.

"Have you remembered everything I told you?" Jiang Cheng asked quickly, constantly watching the surrounding movements.

The fat man nodded. "I've remembered it. After I see the late madam, I won't move around randomly. I'll repeat every word they say and deliver the information in time."

"Be careful with everything," Jiang Cheng urged.

After a moment, the soul-summoning call in the fat man's heart became clearer and clearer. He knew he couldn't wait any longer. He left the hiding place alone, chose an open spot, and waited for the Disaster Magnet to appear.

Staring at the fat man's lonely figure, Yao Shunyu's eyes were full of worry. He couldn't help but look at Jiang Cheng and said in a hoarse voice, "Can we trust him? If he's lying to us, then Brother Wang will be..."