Chapter 94

"Shedding the control of the Holy Grail, how easy is that!" Bingge's deep voice came through:

"The Fallen Holy Grail is a rule-class item. What is a rule-class item, I don't need to explain, right? Anyone controlled by the Holy Grail can never escape it for life; death is the only way out.

"I am under the control of the Holy Grail and cannot disobey the commands of the Wielder of the Deceptive Eye. Cooperate? To team up with the Wielder of the Deceptive Eye to kill you?"

The Demon Lord chuckled:

"Only a rule can counter another rule. I have found a way to resist the Holy Grail, which can allow you to temporarily escape its control."

Bingge's voice was hurried, with a slight tremor: "Really?"

The Demon Lord's hoarse voice laughed: "In the Night Walker profession, there is a rule-class item. Let's call it a rule-class item for now. It symbolizes the ultimate power of the Sun God, the nemesis of all impurities in the world. Once I obtain it, I can suppress the Fallen Holy Grail."

Then there was a long silence.

Just as Zhang Yuanqing thought the audio had ended, the Demon Lord's voice sounded again, speaking softly:

"Back then, you accidentally obtained a character card and encountered a spirit realm. You chose to report it and trust the Security Bureau. What was the result? You were given a 'poisoned drink.' You trusted the authorities too much, in every sense of the word.

"Your talent is strong, and your future is limitless, but when you were still a fledgling, the Wielder of the Deceptive Eye broke your wings.

"Over the years, you have distanced yourself from your family and friends, enduring the corruption of the Fallen Holy Grail every day, living in agony. Are you content? Cooperate with me. It's time to break free and soar. I need your strength."

Good...

The audio finally ended.

Zhang Yuanqing sat at his desk, motionless for a long time.

Finally, he understood the cause and effect, but he was not at all happy.

"So, you were the Wielder of the Deceptive Eye's 'servant.' No wonder you didn't mention the spirit realm walkers to me. No wonder you distanced yourself from me after college. No wonder your personality changed so much. How have you been all these years?" Zhang Yuanqing lowered his head, motionless.

After a few seconds, he rubbed his face, suppressing the surging emotions.

"At least, at least Bingge might still be alive." Zhang Yuanqing took a deep breath, regained his composure, and began to analyze the situation:

Before college, Bingge accidentally obtained a character card and became a spirit realm walker. After encountering a supernatural event, what would a normal person choose?

The answer is clear: report it to the Security Bureau!

Then, he was controlled by the Wielder of the Deceptive Eye.

The Wielder of the Deceptive Eye had his people in some Security Bureaus. Zhao Yingjun, who was killed by Ou Xiangrong, is an example.

"But if Zhao Yingjun was also the Wielder of the Deceptive Eye's servant, how did he pass the physical examination? No, he might not be a servant, but a collaborator.

"By now, I already know what kind of organization the authorities are. The massive size means a mix of good and bad, not everyone can be just."

He continued to analyze:

The Demon Lord found a way to suppress the Holy Grail, which is a rule-class item for the Night Walker profession. So, the Holy Grail must have a problem. Therefore,

the Black Wraith chose to contact the Dark Night Rose because the leader of the organization is a Night Walker. The problem with the Holy Grail can only be solved by a Night Walker, which matches the details.

But the leader of the Dark Night Rose won't help the Black Wraith for free. There must be some benefit. What can the Black Wraith offer?

It can't be the Fallen Holy Grail. Is it the rule-class item for the Night Walker? This can only be determined by understanding the state of the Fallen Holy Grail.

Bingge sent me the character card after the Demon Lord's death, when the Demon Lord and the Wielder of the Deceptive Eye were already dead. After sending the card, Bingge immediately went missing.

He must still be alive, but due to some reason, he had to go into hiding.

Zhang Yuanqing thought for a few seconds and concluded that Bingge's "disappearance" was to suppress the pollution within him.

Because, although the Wielder of the Deceptive Eye was successfully killed, the Fallen Holy Grail fell into the hands of the Black Wraith and had a problem, making it unusable. Therefore, Bingge likely hasn't been freed from the Holy Grail's control.

"Bingge might have a way to temporarily suppress the pollution... Yes, this is just a guess, and it needs to be verified... But why did he ask me to obtain the roster, rather than the Holy Grail?"

Suddenly, Zhang Yuanqing's pupils trembled violently. He thought of a chilling possibility.

The roster of the Wielder of the Deceptive Eye records the spirit realm walkers he controls.

And Bingge is the Wielder of the Deceptive Eye's "servant."

If the authorities get the roster and learn Bingge's true identity, and understand the truth about Bingge and the Demon Lord hunting the Wielder of the Deceptive Eye, then it's obvious that the successor of the Demon Lord is Yuan Shitianzun.

The Black Wraith, who controls the roster, should know Bingge's identity, but he doesn't know that Bingge sent the character card to his good friend.

The information is asymmetrical, so he won't notice me for now.

But if the Black Wraith learns this, the identity of the Demon Lord's successor will be exposed.

Worse still, the Dark Night Rose, which has infiltrated the authorities, knows about the existence of the Demon Lord's successor.

If both sides start discussing this...

No wonder Bingge asked me to find the roster, with a higher priority than the Fallen Holy Grail. Zhang Yuanqing almost broke out in a cold sweat.

He felt an unprecedented sense of crisis.

Previously, although he followed Bingge's instructions and participated in the hunt for the Black Wraith, he didn't know the importance of the roster, so his attitude wasn't very positive.

Now it's different. Now he feels that members of the Taiyi Sect might come to check on him at any time, or that the Dark Night Rose might have ulterior motives.

He can't be hasty; the more hasty, the more chaotic his mind becomes. The hunt for the Black Wraith is a long-term task, and he can't rush it... Zhang Yuanqing calmed himself and continued to analyze.

"The Black Wraith, the Dark Night Rose, and the authorities have asymmetrical information, which I can use. After Xiahou Xin's death,

the Dark Night Rose will accelerate its cooperation with the Black Wraith, leaving me little time...

"To hunt the Black Wraith through official channels, to investigate the Dark Night Rose through the Zisha Palace, and to seek help from the Untraceable Hotel. Evil professions might have some connections, right?"

He actually didn't want to contact the Untraceable Hotel unless absolutely necessary.

Then, Zhang Yuanqing thought about Xiahou Xin's death during the day.

"The Night Walker has the ability to see fate, according to Fu Qingyang. It seems that it requires face-to-face interaction? And this skill can only see short-term fate...

"Otherwise, Xiahou Xin wouldn't have been silenced just as we were about to act, but rather as soon as the Xiahou family arrived in Songhai, or even before they arrived...

"Then it would be fine."

At the same time, Zhang Yuanqing thought of the beautiful old lady and her meaningful smile.

"Did she see my fate? But after I completed the trial mission, there was no major upheaval for a long time.

"Why did she smile like that?"

Zhang Yuanqing sat at his desk until 5 AM, then rested his head on the table for a short nap.

"Ahba ahba"

In a daze, Zhang Yuanqing heard Xiaodoubi's call.

He woke up and saw Xiaodoubi climb onto the desk, supporting himself with his short arms, his black eyes looking at him expectantly.

On his sparse baby hair, he wore a wallet.

Phew, not underwear... Zhang Yuanqing instinctively sighed in relief, then became furious:

"Not stealing women's underwear, but stealing wallets. Are you a child or a hooligan? I've always taught you to be an upright child."

"Ahba" Xiaodoubi tilted his head, looking at his owner with a委屈 (grieved) expression, not understanding why he was being scolded.

This wallet is quite thick... Zhang Yuanqing reached out, took the wallet, and saw a stack of red bills.

His anger instantly subsided, and he looked conflicted: "Too, too much..."

Upon closer inspection, he found an ID card. Oh, it's Uncle's wallet, so it's fine.

As Uncle's successor, Zhang Yuanqing took out three hundred-yuan bills, put the wallet back on Xiaodoubi's head, and whispered:

"Return the wallet."

"Ahba" Xiaodoubi received the command, moved to the edge of the desk, and dove to the ground like a seal, then quickly moved through the wall and disappeared.

At the dining table, Auntie bit into a meat bun, her cheeks puffed out, and said:

"Mom, did you find my underwear?"

Grandma scolded: "Who knows where you left it. I couldn't find it anywhere."

Auntie looked suspicious: "I clearly remember putting it in the bamboo basket. How could it be gone?"

She then stared at her nephew, "Did you take it?"

Before Zhang Yuanqing could speak, Grandma hit her daughter on the head and angrily said: "Nonsense, why would Yuanzi take your dirty clothes? If you keep saying such things, I'll beat you to death."

"Exactly, she just likes to smear me." Zhang Yuanqing was indignant.

It was actually Xiaodoubi who took it. He added silently in his mind.

But if Grandma finds out, I'm done. I'll be kicked out.

After breakfast, Zhang Yuanqing took a taxi to Fugujia Bay.

After contacting Fu Qingyang, he waited at the entrance of the neighborhood and soon met the same young lady from yesterday.

"This is the access card given to you by the Centurion. The white one is for the neighborhood, and the black one is for the villa." The long-legged lady in black stockings smiled and handed him two