Chapter 41

A brilliant golden light shone into the sea of consciousness, and the malevolent energy in Zhang Yuanqing's heart dissipated. He broke free from the state of questioning the spirit and saw Li Dongze, who was disheveled, while feeling the pain all over his body, as if he had been brutally beaten.

"Really, every time I devour the spirit of an evil profession, the Night Roaming God goes berserk."

Li Dongze threw the Demon Subduing Staff back to Zhang Yuanqing, then tidied up his clothes and took out a pack of wet wipes from his pocket, handing them over and saying, "Wipe your nosebleed, you need to always maintain your elegance."

Zhang Yuanqing took the wet wipes and cleaned the blood from his nose. He then opened the attribute panel and saw that his experience had increased by 5%, bringing his total to 52%.

Next, he sorted through the fragments of memory.

The "Spirit Ability Association East District Branch" had two vice presidents, one being the Wicked Eye Judge, and the other being the superior of the "Lawless Rogue."

The two vice presidents had been vying for the position of president for many years, engaging in open and covert struggles. After the Wicked Eye Judge's death, the other vice president attempted to obtain the Holy Grail and the roster, inheriting his rival's legacy and consolidating the East District Branch.

Therefore, he was also searching for the Black Wuchang.

The Spirit Ability Association is quite powerful. Just the East District Branch alone has two vice presidents, both of whom are high-level spirit realm walkers. Zhang Yuanqing steadied himself and said, "Sergeant, I have discovered a significant clue."

He immediately informed Li Dongze of the list he had seen in the memory fragments.

Li Dongze nodded as he listened, and his eyes lit up when he heard the list:

"Very good, excellent. With this list, we can conduct targeted investigations and won't be like headless flies. Indeed, the one who knows the enemy best is the enemy themselves."

Zhang Yuanqing pondered and said, "I feel something is off. First, it was Ou Xiangrong, then the Lawless Rogue, as if someone is giving us clues."

Li Dongze smiled and said, "You have good ideas. Write an analysis report for me; it's a test of your abilities."

Elegant weirdo, you'll lose me. Zhang Yuanqing's face instantly froze.

"Li Yuanfang's team has done a great job." Li Dongze sighed, then, without another word, leaned on his cane and walked to the door, opening the iron gate.

The members of Team 2 immediately rushed over, looking at the stern and serious Li Yuanfang with a hint of anticipation, and asked:

"How is it? Any clues?"

Li Dongze smiled and said, "We obtained a list of the Black Wuchang's subordinates. Your team has done a great job."

Li Yuanfang's stern face broke into a smile.

The team leaders were pleasantly surprised, their faces beaming with joy.

The importance of this list was evident. The more important the list, the greater their contribution, and the entire team would benefit.

Li Dongze said solemnly, "But the authenticity of the list needs to be verified."

Li Yuanfang nodded steadily, then looked at Zhang Yuanqing behind Li Dongze and said:

"Once the rewards are distributed, we will allocate 10% to you as compensation. Thank you."

His tone was unusually gentle.

He then sighed with envy, "Sergeant Li has great luck."

The members of Team 2 looked at Zhang Yuanqing with kindness and approval.

No one opposed the idea of compensating the sergeant, believing it was Zhang Yuanqing's due.

Dinner.

Zhang Yuanqing sat at the dining table, enjoying the meal his grandmother had prepared.

Jiang Yueri ate while scrolling through short videos. She wore a pink hoodie with a hood adorned with two large, fluffy ears.

She remembered that when her aunt was in her late teens, she liked to collect black stockings and short skirts to showcase her mature charm.

After her 25th birthday, her clothing style became more girlish, and she considered herself a young fairy.

The older she got, the more she tried to look young.

"Don't play with your phone while eating," her grandmother scolded.

"Just for a bit," her aunt pouted, chewing her food and saying:

"Yuanzi, I saw a mixed-race girl at the hospital today. She has an amazing figure and is very beautiful. Do you know how old her husband is?"

The mixed-race girl not only had a great figure but was also very skilled at driving. Zhang Yuanqing played along and asked:

"How old?"

"Still a college student," her aunt said with a look of disdain. "Look at you, still single, and you haven't accomplished anything."

"You're single too. What right do you have to say that?" Zhang Yuanqing shot her a glance.

"You don't understand. I'm single because I want to stay pure. You're single because you're a failure."

"You're hitting me like Xiang Yu couldn't handle it."

Her grandmother, hearing this, scolded her daughter, "You have the nerve to say that about Yuanzi. He focuses on his studies, what's wrong with that? And staying pure, are you trying to be a saint? Go on another blind date next week. I'm not asking you to get married immediately, but at least find a boyfriend."

Her aunt deflected the blame to her nephew: "I haven't been promoted yet, and I need to focus on my career. Your grandson is 30 and doesn't have a girlfriend either."

Her grandmother, hearing this, thought it made sense and looked at Chen Yuanjun, pondering:

"Yuanjun, Grandma will arrange another blind date for you. Last time, I gave your photo to the girl, and she said she didn't want someone older. I think her family has no taste. I'll have Yueri edit your photo to make you look younger."

Her cousin's lips twitched, and he habitually furrowed his brow, saying in a deep voice:

"Grandma, I'm glad you're happy, but I think Yuanzi has been sleeping during the day and playing games at night, not focusing on his studies. College is not the end of learning but the beginning of entering society. Aunt is abroad, so you should supervise Yuanzi more. Maybe it's time to get rid of the PS5."

Her grandmother, hearing this, thought it made sense and scolded, "All you do is play games. You unambitious thing, do you want me to smash your game console?"

Bro, you're too much. Zhang Yuanqing's scalp tingled. Seeing his grandmother nagging, he quietly summoned the little clown, instructing it to climb onto his grandfather's head, then calmed himself and personally operated to replace his grandfather's hearing.

"Grandma, look at Grandpa. He doesn't do anything and leaves everything to you. That's not fair."

His aunt and cousin were surprised by his boldness.

Her grandmother, hearing this, immediately looked at her husband, frowning, "Old Chen, say something, Old Chen, Old Chen?"

Her grandfather, with a plump and adorable baby on his head, ignored her and silently ate.

Zhang Yuanqing quietly recalled the little clown. His grandfather suddenly lifted his head, as if just hearing someone call him, and frowned, "What?"

"I'm talking to you," his grandmother said angrily.

"I didn't hear anything."

"What do you mean, pretending to be deaf? All you do is walk, play chess, and watch TV. Am I your family's servant? You don't take care of your daughter, grandson, or grandchild. I know who the family's black sheep inherited from."

Zhang Yuanqing lowered his head and kept his achievements hidden.

Mos Pet Café.

The roller shutter was half-drawn, and the dim lighting inside created a warm and soothing atmosphere with the orange glow and the oak floor.

The executive-level figures from Fenghui District, Kangyang District, Jinjiang District, and Puning District gathered around a round table, a total of eleven people, with steaming cups of coffee by their sides.

Undoubtedly, this was a high-level meeting, and the person who could convene the executives must be an elder.

Under the orange pendant light, in the center of the round table, a curly-haired Teddy bear sat proudly, speaking in a human voice:

"Everyone is here. I'll be brief. The death of the Wicked Eye Judge is a significant matter. What have you discovered in the past few days?"

This was an elder of the Hundred Flowers Association, one of the responsible parties for the Wicked Eye Judge incident. He managed all the spirit realm walker teams in the four districts and was a powerful figure who could directly report to the leader.

The other executives remained silent, but the executive from Fenghui District raised his hand and said in a low voice:

"My people killed a witch doctor today, confirmed to be one of the Gu King's subordinates, and obtained a list from the spirit's memory."

He then revealed the content of the list.

The curly-haired Teddy's beady eyes showed approval:

"Very well done. The spirit of the witch doctor is extremely agitated, and the Night Roaming God of Taiyi Sect needs to pay a significant price to question it. We will provide compensation later."

The executive from Fenghui District nodded and added:

"I believe the Ou Xiangrong incident was not a coincidence. He was a bait set by the Gu King to make us aware of the Wicked Eye Judge's death. The witch doctor we killed today was also the Gu King's subordinate, trying to use our official power to find the Black Wuchang."

The Gu King is the other vice president of the Spirit Ability Association East District, and his rivalry with the Wicked Eye Judge has been ongoing for a long time.

Their conflict was intense.

"When the goal is the same, anyone can be a friend. But the Fallen Holy Grail is extremely dangerous and must be kept by us, the official authorities, and must not fall into the hands of the Gu King." The curly-haired Teddy's beady eyes scanned the crowd, saying:

"Does anyone have anything to add?"

The executives silently memorized the list, and a female executive frowned and said:

"The case of Zhao Yingjun should serve as a warning. I suggest we conduct a screening of all members of the Songhai Branch, including the Night Roaming God of Taiyi Sect, as there might be hidden pawns of the Spirit Ability Association."

The curly-haired Teddy pondered for a few seconds and slowly nodded: "In that case, we will need to use the 'Tiger Talisman.' I will submit an application to the Marshal."

After the main matters were discussed, the Teddy turned his head and looked at Fu Qingyang, who was dressed in a white suit and remained silent, saying:

"I heard you recently recruited a promising Night Roaming God who passed the She Ling Tunnel?"

Fu Qingyang nodded slightly and added, "Ou Xiangrong was also killed by him."

The curly-haired Teddy said:

"A few days ago, the Red Tassel Elder of Taiyi Sect contacted me, hoping to take that Night Roaming God. I know Elder Sun said not to take that young man, but the Five Elements Alliance and Taiyi Sect have signed an agreement.

"Personnel matters are managed by the Red Tassel Elder, and Elder Sun's opinion doesn't count. What is your opinion, Qingyang?"

Fu Qingyang said calmly:

"Just refuse her. If it's inconvenient for you, I can make the call myself."

An executive of the Hundred Flowers Association immediately laughed:

"It's not a big deal. After all, it's just one Night Roaming God. Giving him to Taiyi Sect might be more valuable. Besides, each district has a Night Roaming God from Taiyi Sect, and they are always ready to work when needed, right, Old Zhang?"

Old Zhang was the executive from Fenghui District.

The other executives remained silent, not wanting to comment on such a sensitive issue.

Seeing everyone's gaze, Old Zhang frowned and said:

"Since it's Fu Baihu's person, I won't comment on personnel matters, but I need to provide feedback on the work attitude of the Night Roaming God from Taiyi Sect. The witch doctor we killed today was not questioned by the Night Roaming God from Taiyi Sect. He refused to cooperate, citing poor condition.

"My sergeant had no choice but to seek help from Team 2 of Kangyang District. They came immediately without any complaints, and he is only a Level 1 Night Roaming God.

"I personally believe there is a difference between our own Night Roaming God and someone else's."

Fu Qingyang was taken aback; he didn't know about this.

After hearing Old Zhang's words, the other executives expressed their opinions:

"I think we should keep him. Taiyi Sect doesn't lack one Night Roaming God."

"We need reliable people during this critical period."

The executive of the Hundred Flowers Association looked embarrassed and didn't say anything more.

The curly-haired Teddy nodded:

"Then we will keep him. I will refuse the Red Tassel Elder. Qingyang, Lingjun from Taiyi Sect will lead a team to Songhai in a few days to assist us in capturing the Black Wuchang. You are of the same generation and one of the Four Princes. Please go and receive them."

Fu Qingyang nodded.