Cataclysm King

Chapter 231 Nothing to do today, Hong Lou listens to music

 “That’s it.”

Ji Xun looked at the deciphered cipher text in front of him, and his expression changed from surprise to confusion.

 When they met before, he intuitively felt that something was wrong.

Although he doesn't mind taking risks for his friends.

 But it does not mean that the friend is willing to let him take huge risks.

This recognition is mutual.

If it was really "Old Xie" himself, he knew that the risk was too great. Even if he saw the information that Ji Xun was hanged in the Hunter Guild, he might not drag his friends into the water.

This [Spelling Clay Pot] involves too much trouble, and it can almost be said that no one can take it.

 Even if he knew that Ji Xun would not be contaminated, he would still consider it carefully.

 But he came anyway.

 This is a small doubt.

Ji Xun only had some doubts intuitively before, but now he suddenly realized that it was contaminated.

“No wonder Jia Yu didn’t show up for the meeting.”

Ji Xun had previously thought that Jia Yu was not in Sinless City.

 Or maybe it was delayed due to other reasons.

 After all, Xie Guozhong is his old captain. Even if there is danger, he will more or less help.

 Looking at it now, the problem is not that simple.

It is very likely that Jia Yu has realized that this is a conspiracy of Bureau X, so he did not choose to show up.

 “Polluted Xie Guozhong” did not wait for the result.

He happened to see Ji Xun, an acquaintance who suddenly burst into view, and changed his plan.

Thinking about the relationship between Ji Xun and Chujiu can actually achieve the goal better.

Ji Xun thought about it carefully. When he was in Shangbang Prison, he learned a big secret from Gong Wu that no one else knew.

 It was the previous generation of "Light Chasers" who went to Bureau X to investigate a major incident, and that's when an accident occurred.

As a light chaser of this generation, Jia Yu must know the ins and outs of the matter.

I have been lurking in Bureau X before, most likely for the same thing.

The previous generation of light chasers all died because of this, so he will definitely be more careful.

 But Jia Yu must be certain that he can "handle" this matter.

 Otherwise, the top brass of Bureau X would not have used Xie Guozhong to set up such a subtle bureau and were eager to hook him.

Ji Xun thought of this and suddenly sighed in his heart: "The layout of those in Bureau X is really wonderful."

If they had not seen the secret message left by Xie Guozhong, this matter might have gone in the direction they expected.

 Unfortunately, there is no if.

In this kind of accident, Ji Xun saw some kind of "inevitability".

With this thing, Xie Guozhong knew that apart from the Light Chaser, the only person he could entrust to his trust was Ji Xun.

 That’s why he left information by tampering with his cognition and memory.

 And I am sure that Ji Xun will definitely be able to see it.

This seems to be a flaw in Bureau X's plan.

 But Ji Xun saw the cleverness of another planner.

That’s Jia Yu!

The current situation seems to be a game between Xie Guozhong and the top management of Bureau X.

 But the fact is that Light Chaser and Game X have been fighting for a long time!

 “So it turned out that the layout had been planned so long ago?”

Ji Xun thought of something, and his eyes gradually deepened.

That mushroom head can actually hide his identity as a "Light Chaser" all the time.

 At least he didn't want to be exposed. No one would have guessed that a little assistant beside Xie Guozhong would be the leader of the Thirteen Knights.

 But now that it has been exposed, there must be other considerations.

 Oh, no!

The plan may even have started when the light chaser lurked around Xie Guozhong under the identity of "Jia Yu".

 After thinking through all this, Ji Xun also knew that he and Xie Guozhong were both pawns in this game.

This kind of plan involves too high a level.

 It is so high that it can only be understood but cannot be expressed.

Just like the historical truth recorded on the stone tablet in the mine of Shangbang Prison, "certain existences" cannot be pointedly mentioned, and they should not even be known to the world.

 So in the beginning, the planners had to use very clever means to conceal their purpose.

 Let the "chess pieces" make the inevitable choices in the plan at an appropriate time.

 Thus achieving the purpose.

Ji Xun has already experienced it once.

 That’s why I figured it out right away.

　　It was the dinner party where he went to attend the dinner where Queen Oran was killed.

 From the beginning to the end, it seemed that he just happened to watch the excitement and encountered an unexpected situation.

 No one told him that he needed to participate in the assassination, that he needed to win a round, that he needed the soul of the Weeping Angel in him to suppress the broken body.

 But after I went there, I realized that I would definitely play a certain role on that stage.

 It is as if the ditch has been dug in advance, and when the water comes, it will inevitably flow along the ditch.

 This is an extremely clever method that is almost like "fate".

If Ji Xun couldn't see through it, he would even think that this was fate.

 In fact, this is not the case.

 The same is true for Xie Guozhong now.

 He chose to return to Bureau X headquarters before, and he probably didn't know about this plan at that time.

 But it may be that Jia Yu has already given hints and guidance on some key information.

 Even from the first moment of knowing each other, we started to prepare.

According to those hints, Xie Guozhong later investigated step by step that there was a problem within the top management of Bureau X.

 Then he stole the key item [broken mantra pottery].

 That’s why he was wanted and wanted to be hunted down

 Thanks to Xie Guozhong’s wisdom, I may not have known about it before.

But gradually, he must have guessed that he had become a "chess piece" in this big game.

 But he continued willingly, even risking his own life.

This is the masterful hand of the planner.

Ji Xun thought of this, raised the corner of his mouth slightly, and thought to himself: "Tsk, tsk, when Lao Xie first guessed that the assistant beside him was the "Light Chaser", I'm afraid he was also shocked, right? When he guesses the purpose of the mushroom head lurking around him, he has actually entered the game."

 The mutual understanding during the time when Jia Yu was an assistant has also become a crucial basis for judgment.

 Xie Guozhong is upright and reliable, has a strong sense of justice and is thoughtful.

Jia Yu is certain that Xie Guozhong will choose this way.

 And this is also true.

The matter was of great importance. Lao Xie knew his mission and decisively tampered with some of his memories and cognitions, achieving a necessary and important part of the plan.

　　It seemed like a simple defection and pursuit incident. It wasn’t until we figured this out that the plan between the two sides really emerged.

certainly.

Ji Xun can realize this. In fact, for the same reason, Xie Guozhong understands himself well enough.

Just like Jia Yu was sure that Xie Guozhong would choose to participate in this incident,

 That friend Lao Xie was also sure that the secret message he left would be seen.

 “Gee, it’s getting more and more interesting.”

Ji Xun smiled and shook his head, suddenly feeling that the conspiracy clouds above his head were gone.

 Although I still haven’t seen the whole plan, I have seen the light.

Now I know that I have also entered the game and become a pawn.

He also didn’t feel anything bad.

Ji Xun was looking forward to this rare highlight moment in life.

 It is really like getting a suspenseful script with many twists and turns. Taking part in this kind of stage play will make people look forward to it even more.

It is in response to what senior Gong Wu said to him before when he repeated what the previous "Light Chaser" said to him: Aren't all people in the world just pawns? Being able to recognize oneself in the chess game is already a great state.

 Following this line of thinking, everything becomes clear.

 This is a bit like playing poker between experts.

 When both players see the cards in their own hands, and then see the cards that have been revealed on the card, they can actually guess what cards are left in the opponent's hand.

 The final outcome depends not only on the hole cards.

  More importantly, it tests the “skills” and “layout” of the player.

 Fishing requires bait.

 The bigger the fish, the bigger the bait is.

This clay pot must be extremely important to someone in Bureau X.

 But if they want to completely solve the problem of light chasers, they must lay heavy bait.

 They want to fish.

What Jia Yu wants is fishing bait.

Perhaps he wants to drag fishermen into the water as well.

“Hehe. So, as an important chess piece, I’m actually quite safe?”

Ji Xun’s eyes were full of energy.

 His current vision cannot fully penetrate those exquisite arrangements.

But now some things are clear.

for example.

 Before catching the big fish "Light Chaser", neither Lao Xie nor Ji Xun himself was in any danger.

Perhaps you will still be pursued by Bureau X in the future.

 But there is a high probability that you can get away with it by "lucky".

Ji Xun smiled in relief when he thought of this.

This jar is not a trouble in your hand, but it is a talisman.

 If the Light Chaser didn't take the bait, no one would bother him.

 As soon as Ji Xun figured this out, the previous sense of crisis completely disappeared.

It would be better if Xie Guozhong left the words "waiting for the results" in the secret text.

“But having said that, why does Jia Yu’s ability seem to be related to the ‘Law of Destiny’?”

Ji Xun became more and more curious.

 Because of [JOKER], he is highly compatible with the sequence of the fifty-two demon gods. Therefore, it is easier to be more sensitive to the abilities of demon gods than others.

 He had vaguely guessed Jia Yu’s career sequence.

 I have figured everything out and my thoughts are clear.

Ji Xun doesn’t need to worry about being exposed, nor does he need to worry about Xie Guozhong’s safety.

 “It’s just this jar”

Ji Xun looked at the jar in his hand and didn't think it was a hot potato anymore.

This jar is a trouble to others, but to him it is a treasure.

 Curse and belief pollution are no problem.

 Having been tested so far, this [X-711-Useless Clay Pot] has two effects, one is to "prevent curses", and the other is to "gather spirits".

Carry the jar with you, and it will gain bonuses when breathing and meditating.

 One jar is about five times more efficient;

 Two jars are about six times;

 It is now the third

This one has a crack, and Ji Xun feels obviously different when he holds it in his hand.

  Leaving aside the pollution, it is obvious that the "spirit gathering" effect has increased significantly.

 When he thought of this, he crossed his legs and began to meditate, intending to test it first.

 A few hours later, Ji Xun opened his eyes from meditation.

He looked at the increase in mana power on his attribute panel and said in surprise: "Hey, with the three jars together, the increase is actually twelve times?"

 Normally speaking, for three intact jars, Ji Xun estimates that the increase will not exceed seven times.

 Now that adds up to twelve times!

 It was also an unexpected surprise.

 The only difference is that this jar has a crack.

 Now it is basically clear that the effect of the jar is to "prevent curses", and the content inside is to "gather spirits".

Seeing this effect, Ji Xun couldn't help but think: "What is in this jar? It seems to be able to gather free elements automatically. If it could be fully opened, it would be so exaggerated."

But this thought was suppressed as soon as it flashed.

Ji Xun doesn’t think opening it is a good thing.

 But at least it’s a good thing now.

 Spell power is also the foundation of any card player.

Just now I learned the subsequent "Gluttony" secret method from senior Gong Wu, and the efficiency of the breathing method has also increased dramatically.

 If you want to make the spell stronger, you need a lot of time to meditate to improve it.

 With the addition of these three mantra pots, Ji Xun can greatly improve the efficiency of condensing elements and save time.

 Although I saw the secret message left by Xie Guozhong, I guessed the general story of what happened.

 But Ji Xun didn’t wander around either.

 Should you hide it, you still have to hide it.

 He has to let those in Bureau X know that he is acting on "their" plan.

 But there is no rush to contact Chujiu and the others.

Ji Xun stayed in this dilapidated building for three days.

 Meditate on breathing and understand various secrets according to your daily routine.

 Time passes leisurely.

 On the fourth day, I thought that the commotion that had been caused had almost subsided.

Ji Xun changed his clothes and went to the Hunter Guild to inquire about the news.

He pretended to use some fake secret words that he could not decipher.

 There is no doubt about the professional abilities of Bureau X agents.

 Lao Xie’s colleagues are very good at investigation.

Ji Xun dared to be 100% sure that there must be countless of their masters in the Hunter Guild.

The most commonly used methods of information exchange in the black market, such as placing rewards and buying newspaper advertisements, must be monitored at all times.

  The information posted by Ji Xun could not be understood by himself, even if it was glimpsed by others, it would not matter.

 He and Chujiu already have that kind of tacit understanding.

He knew that his old friend had seen it and would definitely understand the mystery.

 After doing all this, Ji Xun went to Downing Street again, intending to find out some new news.

However, not long after he went there, he discovered a situation that surprised him.

 That is, "Honglou", which was once the first entertainment city in Sinless City, has reopened!

  It is still No. 1 Downing Street.

It is still the familiar Chinese punk style group.

The cinnabar-red walls, green copper tiles, and the large stone lion at the door are unique.

 It's just that the decoration style is more luxurious and grand than the previous Laohong Tower.

 What a coincidence, it just opened yesterday.

Ji Xun had actually noticed this new building that was still being renovated a few days ago.

At that time, he was still curious why the style was similar to the previous Hong Tower.

Looking at it now, it's not the same. Even the plaque has the big characters "Hong Lou" hanging on it.

 This name has a different meaning to Ji Xun.

Whether it is Dong Jiuye, Dong Qi, or the mysterious Aunt Qin, the deputy leader of the revolutionary army, they are all people Ji Xun knows very well.

 He was simply curious about what was going on.

 He came here on a motorcycle.

I asked about the information at the tavern before and found out that it was renovated by the "Black Gold Merchant Guild".

That is, the Song family behind Song Can, the owner of Big Iwan Store, is one of the top conglomerates in the federation.

Although I know that Song Can and Dong Qi have a good relationship.

But

This Honglou has involved the revolutionary army in big trouble.

 Others avoid it, but the Song family doesn't?

Ji Xun looked at the crowds of people in front of the newly opened entertainment city and murmured in his heart: "Are the people from the Black Gold Chamber of Commerce so strong that they dare to use the name Honglou again?"

 He is really curious.

He was originally not very interested in the entertainment city, but he thought about it and walked in.

 Instinct told him that there seemed to be an acquaintance behind the newly opened Honglou.

 Honglou opened for business, and the Black Gold Chamber of Commerce directly put its name on it.

 Hence, it also attracts a large number of high-end customers.

 In the past two days, almost all the respectable people in Wuxin City came to send congratulatory gifts.

 Nobles, wealthy businessmen, leaders of large-scale hunting groups, and mercenary groups. Even the Cao family of the lord's mansion gave them enough face. The new lord came to attend the opening and ribbon-cutting in person yesterday.

 The various high-end shops, casinos, and entertainment venues in the building are also very busy.

 It’s not just the previous industry.

The Black Gold Chamber of Commerce has also brought down many entertainment industries from the upper class.

Even spent a lot of money to hire the "Federal Royal Song and Dance Ensemble" that has been legendary among hunters.

Although today's casinos like to add "royal" and "supreme" titles at every turn, they are no different from other casinos. In fact, they are all for gimmicks that sound high-end.

 But this one is really different.

Ji Xun had heard the hunters boast before that this song and dance troupe was said to be a dance troupe that had been passed down from the royal song and dance troupe of the Oran royal family.

Not only are the dancers in the troupe all stunning, they also perform repertoire that only nobles can appreciate.

The seven days since its opening have allowed the people of Innocence City to truly have the opportunity to see the true face of this legendary dance troupe.

 Just in the lobby.

Ji Xun happened to see it when he walked in.

Looking at the beauties dancing on the stage, even he couldn't help but sigh: "She really has some skills."

 Looking carefully, these dancers are not just simple dancers.

 They are all official card masters, and their strength is not weak.

Ji Xun looked at the "qi" on the dancers. Was the one leading the dance even a second-level card master?

Not only is the breath strong, but there is also a special rhythm in the elegant dance.

 The [7 of Hearts-Juggler] sequence of the artistic path has a kind of lawful blessing for all performing arts.

 Magician, acrobat, dancer, stage actor

 As long as you are a card master in this sequence, you will have an artist’s temperament.

 This kind of dance is certainly beautiful.

Ji Xun also watched with great interest and mingled with the crowd and stopped for a moment.

 And just as he entered, Hong Lou was upstairs.

　　Two people were watching the lively opening ceremony in front of the window, talking wordlessly.

If Ji Xun were here, he would definitely be able to recognize the plump woman in the cheongsam at a glance. It was the one who had helped him more than once - Qin Rushi!

No one expected that the deputy leader of the Revolutionary Army, who was wanted for a large sum of money, would return to Innocence City.

Beside her, stood an extremely quiet, elegant and graceful old man.

Rao Shi Qin Rushi is now a legendary strong man. At this moment, he is like a little girl, standing next to the old man obediently.

"Xiao Qin, I heard that you just liberated a huge slave mine in the south? Oh, Starfall City in the south is very far away. I really bother you to go all the way."

"Grandma Song, why bother? I will be very happy if I can do something for you. Even if my father's biggest concern before his death is that he cannot come to see you."

ˆ “.”

 At this point, the old man smiled slightly: "When you are old, it is difficult to accumulate some vitality. You have not seen many guests these years. You and your father have indeed worked hard these years."

She felt tired after talking too much. After a long pause, her tone seemed to have calmed down, and she continued: "Oliver's descendants are really getting more and more alive. The great Marquis actually started a slave business. It's time to take action. Muscles and bones. When the Federation was established and abolished slavery, the Federation saw great prosperity. Now it is resurrected, and the times are turning back."

 “Well. This is what we are trying to do now.”

 Qin Rushi also nodded.

Suddenly she thought of something. In front of the old man, she showed a hint of cunning of a little girl and asked: "Grandma Song, the mine owner had planned to encircle and suppress a group of vanguards of our revolutionary army, so the conflict broke out suddenly." Is it another industry you support?"

The old man also laughed when he heard this: "Haha. That's not true. Although I still have some friendship with old Oliver, I haven't been concerned about family affairs for a long time. My life has come to an end and I have taken everything lightly. It's not easy. After hearing the news and coming here, I have exhausted the last bit of energy in my life."

ˆ “.”

When Qin Ru heard this, a hint of sadness flashed across his eyes.

 She naturally clearly felt the old man's weak vitality.

 It is like a candle in the wind, extinguished as soon as it is blown.

The atmosphere was slightly sad, but the old man didn't care at all. He changed the subject and said, "In the future, please help me take care of him more."

Qin Rushi nodded solemnly: "Yes."

As he was speaking, the old man suddenly seemed to sense something, and his calm eyes that had accumulated over time suddenly trembled.

She looked at the crowd downstairs, her eyes flashed brightly, she couldn't hide her joy, and she called softly: "He's here."

 She has been waiting for this meeting for a hundred years.

 (End of this chapter)