Chapter 64

In the study, Fu Qingyang stood beside his large solid wood desk, facing a 30-inch super-large screen. From the speakers mounted on the wall, a restrained but sharp debate could be heard.

He was conducting a teleconference with six participants, including himself, and one elder each from the Hundred Flowers Society, Water God Palace, Central Court, White Tiger Army, and Red Fire Gang.

Who would have thought that an S-level Spirit Realm strategy for the Extraordinary Realm would require a special meeting of the elders to discuss.

It should be noted that elder-level Spirit Realm walkers are high-level walkers capable of easily destroying a city.

They generally do not get involved in affairs and rarely show up; most mundane matters no longer interest them. Only major events or some particularly troublesome, difficult-to-decide matters would prompt the elders to intervene.

For example, this strategy for the Golden Water Amusement Park.

"6203 Spirit Realm, if mishandled, could become a second 'She Ling Tunnel' for the Night Roamers. The latter, being a trial Spirit Realm, can at most reduce the number of Night Roamers born, but 6203 would drastically reduce the number of Extraordinary Realm Night Roamers. Taiyi Sect and we are of the same spirit, so we should pass the strategy to them, which is also for the benefit of the Five Elements Alliance," said the elder of the Hundred Flowers Society.

In the Five Elements Alliance, the Hundred Flowers Society is closest to the Taiyi Sect, with marital ties between the two powers. The eldest elder's daughter is the sixth wife of the Taiyi Sect's leader, and their child, Lingjun, a Saint-level Wood Demon (Beast King), is a disciple of the Hundred Flowers Society's leader.

"The strategy can be given to the Taiyi Sect, but the terms of the transaction need to change. We want not only money but also Night Roamer strategy data and equipment. The level of data and the amount of equipment will be discussed further," said the elder of the Central Court.

The elder of the Hundred Flowers Society's tone grew a bit heavier: "This will make us seem to be taking advantage of the situation, affecting the relationship between both parties."

"I think, given the difficulty of the 6203 Spirit Realm, a higher price is not a problem. Even we, if we had encountered such a Spirit Realm back then, would have been troubled," he said.

The "conference room" fell silent, and no one could deny the value of this strategy.

A few seconds later, the elder of the Water God Palace said in a somber tone:

"According to a report from a Water Ghost who cleared the Golden Water Amusement Park in Salt Province, three people survived this time, one of whom is a girl named 'Xie Lingxi,' who is said to have cleared the Spirit Realm with the Night Roamer.

"I have already investigated, and she is from the Xie family of the Dispersed Province, so it's not just us who control the strategy."

The elder of the White Tiger Army did not agree, his voice firm and resounding:

"The Xie family will demand more than we do. Additionally, in the haunted house segment, the true method to clear it is in the strategy we have. I think there's no need to discuss the value.

"What I'm more concerned about is that the strategy writer has clearly hinted that the 6203 Spirit Realm will cause the walkers to kill each other. This is true for the hidden tasks and the Night Roamer's certain death segment.

"If there happens to be someone from our organization in the team, they might be betrayed by the Taiyi Sect's Night Roamer during the ghost bride segment."

In such a self-destructive Spirit Realm, information disparity can change the outcome, change fate.

The conference room fell silent again.

At this moment, Fu Qingyang said calmly: "Elders, I have a question."

"Speak!"

"Yuan Shi proposed a hypothesis in the strategy, suggesting that the role allocation is based on human nature. We can withhold the strategy from the Taiyi Sect and let the Five Elements Alliance members enjoy it exclusively, but what if the person who gets the strategy is assigned the role of the evil one?" Fu Qingyang said calmly:

"We all know that orderly professions do not necessarily mean kindness."

The elder of the Water God Palace said in a somber tone:

"You are right. What are your thoughts?"

Fu Qingyang said calmly: "The Taiyi Sect is ultimately of the same spirit as the Five Elements Alliance, so the strategy should be given, but the content of the strategy needs to be modified. The writer's hypothesis should be hidden, and a random role allocation mechanism should be added to mislead the reader.

"Then, strictly investigate the clearance reports. Once it is discovered that someone from the organization, including the Taiyi Sect, has been assigned the role of the evil one, they should be immediately arrested. From another perspective, this is actually a powerful tool to root out the bad apples among us."

Self-destruction is a mode of the Spirit Realm that cannot be changed. The strategy must be given, as they are allies. If the 'Captain' wins, it's best. If the evil one wins, the official organization will seek revenge and eliminate the threat.

"But this is just a hypothesis."

"So it's just an arrest."

Seeing that the other elders did not object and were deep in thought, Fu Qingyang continued:

"After this, the Taiyi Sect will surely try to poach our members. The Taiyi Sect has rich Night Roamer Spirit Realm strategies and knowledge of the profession, which we cannot match. I believe we need to win the hearts of our members, and I want to lead by example."

The elders were not concerned about poaching, but this new Night Roamer was indeed special.

The elder of the Central Court pondered and said:

"This young man is quite capable, having cleared two S-level Spirit Realms. He will be at least a Saint in the future. Leading by example? How do you plan to do it?"

Fu Qingyang said calmly, sharing his thoughts: "You should quickly approve the bonuses and merits."

The conference room fell silent for the third time.

The elder of the Hundred Flowers Society coughed, pretending that the "leading by example" had not happened, and said:

"I have some intelligence about that young man. The Taiyi Sect has summarized the recent changes in the Spirit Realms and found that the ghosts in the dungeons have been given the same task by the Three Dao Mountain Lady, which is to find a young man.

"The young man's name is four characters long. Combining this with the detailed strategy for the She Ling Tunnel, it's not hard to deduce that the Three Dao Mountain Lady is looking for Yuan Shi Tianzun."

"Is the Three Dao Mountain Lady looking for him?" Fu Qingyang's stern face showed surprise.

The other elders were also shocked.

The elder of the Hundred Flowers Society smiled: "That young man concealed something in the She Ling Tunnel report. The Taiyi Sect is investigating this matter and may look for him soon. Keep an eye on it."

"Alright!"

"Old Sun is confused!"

In a private team chat, Yuan Ting sent a message with deep concern.

The chat group consisted of Night Roamers who would soon enter the Spirit Realm. Their fear of the changes in the Spirit Realm brought them together, forming a temporary group to discuss how to deal with the terrifying S-level and A-level Spirit Realms.

"It's not that bad, not that bad."

The team leaders in the group replied:

"The Five Elements Alliance and the Taiyi Sect are of the same spirit. It's just a matter of paying a price to get the Golden Water Amusement Park mission, which is not difficult."

Although Yuan Shi Tianzun is indeed a genius with a promising future, the Taiyi Sect is also full of talents, with geniuses at both the Extraordinary and Saint levels.

Moreover, the Five Elements Alliance and the Taiyi Sect are allies, so Yuan Shi Tianzun can be considered part of the Taiyi Sect.

Yuan Ting: "You don't know, I heard from Li Dongze that the Golden Water Amusement Park is a certain death for Night Roamers."

"What?!" The team leaders in the group were shocked.

Although they might not enter the Golden Water Amusement Park, as long as they are still in the Extraordinary Realm, what if they encounter it next time?

"If it's a certain death, and he is also a Night Roamer, how did he survive?"

"Exactly, as long as we have the strategy, it's fine."

Yuan Ting: "I heard from Li Dongze that the elders of the Five Elements Alliance are in a meeting, and they seem reluctant to give the strategy to our Taiyi Sect. You know, the elders' meetings can drag on for ten days or half a month, but many people in the group can't wait that long."

"Ah, this... Old Sun is confused!"

"Old Sun is indeed confused!"

The team leaders were indignant.

Zhang Yuanqing, sensing the serious disagreement, thought for a moment and understood the point of conflict, and said with a smile:

"Whatever, this is something the leaders will have to deal with. Just make sure my merits and bonuses are not delayed. Sergeant, I'm short on money lately."

He had been in the Five Elements Alliance for half a month, and it wasn't yet payday, so he was still a poor student.

"Sergeant, I cleared an S-level Spirit Realm. How about we gather tonight? I'll treat you, but you'll have to front the money, and I'll pay you back when the bonuses come in." Zhang Yuanqing said, looking at the expressionless Wang Tai and added:

"Wang Tai, you should come too."

"No." Wang Tai shook his head.

"That's not right. You should chat and have a meal with everyone to build camaraderie and expand your network. After the meal, I can take you to the seafood merchant to relax."

"I have social anxiety."

"Social anxiety? Oh my, there are actually people with social anxiety? What's there to be afraid of? What are you afraid of?"

"I'm afraid of people like you."

"..."

At this moment, Li Dongze smiled and said:

"The gathering is fine, but you don't have to treat us. Our second team will be hosting a distinguished guest tonight. The guest specifically requested Wang Tai to attend, but you know Wang Tai's personality; he can't handle such a situation. So, after discussing with Guan Ya, we decided to accompany him.

"Since you're here, you might as well join us."

"Distinguished guest?" Zhang Yuanqing asked curiously.

Guan Ya, seizing the opportunity to speak, said with a smile: "It's the daughter of a Spirit Realm Walker family."

Daughter of a Spirit Realm Walker family? Zhang Yuanqing immediately grinned and nudged Wang Tai's waist: "You, with your thick eyebrows and big eyes, don't even have a big nose, and you've managed to hook up with a rich family's daughter."

Wang Tai, expressionless, said: "You don't need to repeat what Sergeant and Guan Ya said."

He sighed, feeling exhausted: "I have no connection with the Xie family of the Dispersed Province. I can't understand why the Xie family's daughter wants to see me."

Guan Ya mocked: "With your forgetful brain, even if you had a connection, you probably forgot. Anyway, this is a good thing. Wang Tai, try harder and aim to become a赘婿 (a man who marries into a family as a son-in-law)."

"Oh, my, what an enviable profession," Li Dongze said, teasing.

Xie family? Zhang Yuanqing's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly asked: "What's the background of the Xie family?"

Li Dongze, always ready to educate, explained:

"The Xie family, like the Fu family, is a Spirit Realm Walker family. The family produces many musicians every year and is very powerful. The Xie family is not an official organization but is an orderly profession and has connections with the Five Elements Alliance and the Taiyi Sect."

They are a martial arts sect that has been incorporated by the government. Zhang Yuanqing understood, thinking that the Xie family's daughter, a semi-official organization, specifically requested to see Wang Tai, and the conditions match, so it's likely Xie Lingxi.

This girl really came looking for him?

Zhang Yuanqing frowned, pondered for a moment, and decided to meet the little绿茶 (green tea).

Given her family background, if she is determined to investigate him, she will definitely find out about Yuan Shi Tianzun. No, she doesn't even need to investigate; a quick search on the Five Elements Alliance's official forum would reveal that Wang Tai is a pseudonym for Yuan Shi Tianzun.

Since he can't avoid it, he might as well meet her openly. First, the Xie family is a semi-official organization, more reliable than wild walkers or small civilian organizations.

Second, given his current status and fame in the organization, he doesn't need to hide too much, and Xie Lingxi probably doesn't want to harm him.

He could use this opportunity to probe the little绿茶's intentions, Zhang Yuanqing thought.

He stayed at the unit until evening, the sunset blood-red. He sent a text to his aunt, asking her to inform his grandparents that their beloved grandson wouldn't be home for dinner.

Then, he rode in Li Dongze's business car to the destination, the Huayu Hotel.

"What did you do today to make my mom so angry?" his aunt sent a message asking.

"Nothing much," Zhang Yuanqing replied.

"Bullshit, she called you a family disgrace, which is clearly my brother's honorific title."

Really, nothing much, just the sound effects of a dirty video were played out loud. Zhang Yuanqing casually said: "I'm my uncle's successor, so this honorific title will eventually pass from uncle to nephew. I have to go meet a pretty girl now."

"Pretty girl?" His aunt sent a series of bloody knife emojis.

The Huayu Hotel is a five-star hotel, with ordinary rooms starting at 1500 yuan and suites at 3000 yuan and above, featuring a gym, bar, wellness center, and buffet.

Among the guests entering and exiting the revolving door were not only business elites but also women in tight dresses, heavily made up.

The revolving restaurant on the top floor of the hotel was booked for the night. Zhang Yuanqing and his group took the elevator and were led by the staff to the restaurant entrance.

The staff pushed open the door, and inside the spacious and luxurious restaurant, the lighting was soft, and the carpet was thick and soft. Four beautiful female servers stood on either side of the entrance.

By the large windows, a girl stood, admiring the night view of Songhai City.

She wore a cute sailor uniform, a black skirt that reached her knees, a white top with a black bow at the collar, and long, straight black hair that flowed over her shoulders. The soft lighting from the ceiling illuminated her face, making it smooth and refined, clear and elegant.

Innocent, cute, and charming, she embodied all the beauty of a young girl in her prime.

Hearing the door open, the girl turned her head, her eyes brightening, and her face breaking into a radiant smile.

She ran over happily and called out: "Brother Wang Tai~"

Li Dongze raised an eyebrow, looking at Wang Tai with surprise.

He had to reassess the relationship between Wang Tai and the Xie family's daughter, never expecting his subordinate to be a hidden master at flirting.

Guan Ya exclaimed, "Wow," and looked at Wang Tai with a teasing smile, lowering her voice:

"Underestimated you, Xie family's赘婿 (son-in-law)."

Wang Tai looked bewildered, completely confused by the situation.

At this moment, they saw the Xie family's daughter ignore Wang Tai, stop in front of Zhang Yuanqing, and take the hem of his clothes, calling out sweetly:

"I found you, Brother Wang Tai."