Card Master Guide.

Chapter 166 The Absurd Lock
Friday, January 8th.

The weather is hot and the cicadas are singing loudly.

Under the shade of the trees in the green belt of the community, Lin Xiao stared at Cicada on the tree trunk.

He stretched out his right palm, and a palm-sized 'black hole of gluttony' condensed out of his palm, and he sucked Cicada into it.

The black hole closed, Lin Xiao looked at the palm, thoughtfully.

According to Beelzebub, the essence of the 'power of gluttony' is to create a space with an upper limit of capacity.

Compared with the real black holes in the universe, the use of "gluttony black holes" is more biased towards the power of space.

Lin Xiao opened the 'black hole of gluttony' again.

Knowing that he crawled out in a daze, lying on the stone bricks and looking around, looking back at Lin Xiao, he flapped his wings and made cicadas.

Lin Xiao nodded, indicating that you are safe.

At this time, a wild cat was killed, and Zhizhi ran away into the green belt and disappeared.

"..."

Lin Xiao turned around expressionlessly, looked up at the blue sky, and thought, today is another day to do good deeds and accumulate merit.

It has been a day since I came back from the black pool.

In the news reports, it was publicized that the federal soldiers and the unsung heroes worked together to solve the fly plague.

It seems that Roman has acquiesced in the action of the epee man in the territory, or he no longer has the confidence to forcibly target the epee man.

Lin Xiao didn't care too much.

After all, he has already contracted three demon gods, and he no longer takes Roman's hostility seriously.

Right now, Lin Xiao decided to count the gains from the trip to the Black Water Pool first.

One is the contract "Gluttony Demon God Beelzebub", which has obtained the full version of the power of gluttony.

The use of the power of gluttony, in addition to being able to 'swallow' and 'spit out' black holes, can also make Lin Xiao immune to toxins and gain the ability to cure diseases and save lives.

While increasing duel combat power, it can also perform well in the field of life.

The color of the power of gluttony is black, and the symbolic gemstone is [black pearl], which complements the arrogance [amethyst] and rage [red agate] obtained before.

"The eighth-level breakthrough of the Meteor Sword is not to let me melt all seven gems into it..." Lin Xiao was in a delicate mood.

Legendary weapons blessed by the power of the Seven Deadly Sins, one sword and one level seven, shouldn't be a problem!

Second, Solomon Winery has settled in a new member, the 'waste processor' Ms. Gluttony.

With her, the master of flies, there will be no pests in the grape fields and no need to use pesticides, and the quality of raw materials for winemaking will rise sharply.

I don't know how customers who bought red wine will feel if they know that red wine is produced by demon gods...

The third is the legendary card reward promised by the team leader after solving the fly plague.

The investigation team was able to take out the legendary card. Firstly, this time was a very difficult task to face the demon god. Secondly, the team leader was rich and powerful, so it was reasonable.

Lin Xiao was just curious as to what type of gold card it would be. If it doesn't match his duel system, he should ask to replace it with Yuanchen, which is better for drawing cards.

The time to report to work is tonight.

After lunch, Lin Xiao drove a motorcycle for an hour and a half to arrive at Solomon Winery on the outskirts of the city.

When the person in charge saw the owner of the winery coming back, he hurried forward to greet him and said:
"Mr. Lin, why are you here?"

"I'm here to discuss things with the chief brewer."

"The chief brewer is in the living room, meeting a distinguished guest from Star Map City." The person in charge said, "He is a silver-haired gentleman with a haughty temperament, like a nobleman."

Lin Xiao was surprised... Lucifer was there too?That's just right, let the three demon gods meet.

In the living room, Samuel returned to the form of a hissing poisonous snake, entrenched on the table, with a slightly proud tone:

"I already fully understand human grape varieties. Give me a month, and I will shock the human winemaking world with new grape varieties!"

In front of the poisonous snake, sat a noble and indifferent silver-haired demon god.

Lucifer came here to taste the fine wine that Samuel had matured in advance with his source power. At this moment, he said indifferently:
"Your mental state seems to be good."

"With a contract, it's not convenient for me to encourage humans to fight for fun." Samuel said helplessly, "Brewing wine is my only remaining hobby."

Lucifer stared at the red wine in the glass, with an ice-like indifferent face, and suddenly smiled:
"Human beings are different from demons. They have their own stories, their own joys, sorrows, sorrows... Watching human beings and understanding this backward and advanced era has benefited me a lot."

As he spoke, he drank the red wine in one gulp and said in aftertaste, "Do you know Lin Xiao's way of mixing wine?"

Samuel said with a wry smile, "I'm still learning, Master Lucifer."

"Really..." Lucifer sighed softly, and said against his will, "It's pretty good too."

The door opened, and the two demon gods focused on the handsome young man who walked in.Lin Xiao said:

"Everyone is here, let me introduce a new employee to everyone."

Lin Xiao looked at the card: "Don't be shy, you, come out."

The two demon gods were slightly taken aback, feeling a familiar aura from the card, and immediately saw Beelzebub with an awkward expression condensed from the light particles.

Beelzebub already knew that the two demon gods signed a contract with Lin Xiao, and vowed that he would not repeat the same mistakes, so he felt ashamed at the moment.

She looked at the two demon gods and pretended to be calm: "Long time no see, you two."

"Beelzebub?" Samuel was stunned.

He wanted to say, you actually signed the contract?
What about the swarms of insects, and the plague that attacks humans?

But seeing Beelzebub's expression of gritted teeth, Samuel knew, stop talking, it will be annoying!

"Welcome to the human world." Lucifer raised his goblet and greeted Beelzebub gracefully, "Cheers."

Beelzebub: "..."

Why do you look like you are already familiar with the human world!
It's amazing to be resurrected two days earlier, and he was defeated by the same person!
Beelzebub sat down resignedly, and said, "Get me something to eat first, the food I tasted these days is really terrible!"

"How about the cake?" Samuel said, "I've been researching human food recently, and the cake should be to your liking."

"cake?"

"Sweets made with butter, eggs, fruits, and flour. I have to say that humans are smarter than demons when it comes to eating... Wait a minute, there are professional dessert chefs in the winery."

Samael transformed into the figure of a man with short hair, walked out of the room with a stinky face, and left Lin Xiao, Lucifer, and Beelzebub looking at each other in the room.

"Why are you here today?" Lin Xiao asked.

"I didn't name the name today, and the time is at my disposal." Lucifer said calmly, "I'm also a little tired of this job, and I often use illusions to deal with it recently."

"When the bar under the winery opens, you can be the store manager. Just standing can attract customers, and you can continue to listen to the story." Lin Xiao said.

After all, now that he has his own industry, he can let several demon gods work for him, so that he can shine.

Lucifer thought for a moment, nodded and said, "That's very good."

Seeing the two talking calmly, Beelzebub looked strange.

Although I know that there is a contract...

But the majestic and arrogant demon god, who would be so calm and calm, and talk to a human, really made her a little disillusioned.

At this time, the man with a flat head walked back to the room with a cake in his hand, his tone was unhappy;

"Here, the cake bursting with grape pulp... That pastry chef actually charged me money! Beelzebub, you have to pay me back the money for buying the cake!"

Beelzebub sneered and said, "You actually get stuck on money? Wouldn't it be enough to use any means?"

"The way to make money illegally is blocked by the contract." Samuel's eyes were gloomy. "Otherwise, why do you think Master Lucifer and I have to work?"

Beelzebub's beautiful eyes showed astonishment, he glanced at Lucifer who was drinking indifferently, and then at Lin Xiao who looked away.

"Times have really changed..." Beelzebub murmured.

Next, Lin Xiao and the two demon gods held a small welcome ceremony for Beelzebub with a cake.

There are three demon gods present here, but now they seem to be playing house...

Feeling ashamed, Beelzebub blushed and took the cake that Lin Xiao had cut, and swallowed it as if venting.

Damn, I don't believe how much human food can be—

Beelzebub was stunned for a moment, swallowed the cake, and licked the corner of his lower lip, "It's delicious..."

The Gluttonous Demon God is an avid sugar lover, and in the Middle Ages, she often ordered flies to find sugar for her.

However, the rough processed sweets in the Middle Ages are hard to compare with the modern highly industrialized dessert industry!
"Right now, there's a new job at the winery that's perfect for you, with free sweets."

Lin Xiao said calmly: "Don't worry, I'm not some unscrupulous businessman who oppresses employees..."

Following Lin Xiao's half-coercion and half-fooling, and the lessons learned from the two demon gods, Beelzebub officially settled down in the winery.

In addition to the Demon God, Solomon Winery also has a large number of ordinary employees, and the Demon God will use human form when communicating with them, so as not to disturb them.

It was already dusk when we left the winery and returned to Star Map City.

Lin Xiao and Chu Yun met at the ramen stand outside the 'Tianyuan Coffee Shop' and had dinner.

Chu Yun ate first, said that there was still information to be investigated, and returned to the base with a cigarette in his mouth.

When he was about to pay, he found that Brother Chu Yun had already paid the bill in advance. Lin Xiao took the toothpick in his mouth and abducted him to the canteen again.

Lin Xiao: "Come to Bao Huazi."

Shopkeeper: "Huh?"

Lin Xiao: "Sau Rui, Zhongzhou Tobacco will do."

Back at the base, passing by the office, he threw the cigarette case to Chu Yun who was five meters away.

Chu Yun caught it keenly.Lin Xiao stood at the door and smiled, with a 'three-point goal' expression.

Come to the mahogany double gate.

Lin Xiao pushed open the door with both hands, and the fragrance of incense and wood rushed in. On the wall directly opposite was a huge oil painting, under which stood a petite red-haired woman.

She is looking at the oil painting.Wearing a white shirt and black trousers, with her back facing herself, her fishtail braids hanging down to her waist and hips, like a neighbor's office OL sister who is two years older than you.

Hearing the movement, she turned her head slightly, with a certain look in her eyes: "You didn't knock on the door."

Lin Xiao wanted to test her true attitude, and replied:

"I thought that with our relationship, there was no need to knock on the door."

Her eyes turned cold, like an irritated Siamese cat, she walked to the boss chair with her hands on the red sandalwood writing desk and sat down, crossing her fingers:

"Talk about this operation."

"The operation went well. I cooperated with the federal soldiers to solve the fly plague. Now come to receive my reward."

"You defeated the Demon God?"

"It was defeated by a seventh-rank card master."

"That's what you said last time."

"I've always been honest."

Margaret stared quietly at the calm Lin Xiao, and said lightly:

"When did you apply for assignment to another country?"

The topic suddenly changed to expatriates, Lin Xiao was slightly taken aback, and pondered:
"No plan yet, probably next month."

"Is your little girlfriend traveling with you too?" Margaret asked.

"Little girlfriend?" Lin Xiao was taken aback.

"I thought the little girl with red eyes in the temporary group was your girlfriend."

Margaret's tone was slightly regretful: "After all, I think the two are a good match."

Lin Xiao admitted that he had a good impression of Bangyi, after all, he had experienced many incidents together.

But that's all, he will not interfere with other people's decisions, nor will he change his decision because of others.

"It's just a colleague." Lin Xiao said, "But in Lonicera, she is my most proud student."

"Aren't you going to go further?" said Margaret. "You don't want to know more about her, her family and her past?"

Lin Xiao stood there, thinking about 'want' and 'don't want'.

He couldn't deny his curiosity, wanting to know how a noble daughter honed the killing skills of swordsmanship and musketry.

But he doesn't want to pry into other people's past, because it means risk.

"Obviously, I will not pick a moon." Lin Xiao said.

Margaery continued to ask:
"What about Chu Yun, he is your teammate, your referrer to join the investigation team, will you let him go abroad with you?"

"I do not know."

"I don't know if he wants to, or if I should take him? Because he's always holding you back, isn't he?" said Margaret.

"The decision is not mine, but yours." Lin Xiao said with a straight look, "You have the final decision on assignment."

"Actually, I have no right to decide, because the headquarters stipulates that dispatched operators can only go alone..."

Margaret said calmly: "I just suggest you, if you decide to leave Star Map City, you should withdraw from your current relationship first, so as not to be sentimental when parting."

"I see...thank you for your suggestion." Lin Xiao said, "I want to ask about the remuneration for the gold card."

"I asked about your plan, which is actually related to this gold card."

Margaret lowered her eyes and said softly: "The relationship between people is like an invisible chain, which stops people from moving forward. Therefore, saints are always alone. They cut off the chain and walk on their own path."

"However, there are always people who will take the initiative to put chains on themselves, because loneliness is too terrible. Only when people rely on each other can they not fall into the abyss of nothingness."

Margaret raised her eyes, shining brightly, and said, "Stay here, Lin Xiao."

She stretched out her right hand, and a tangled iron chain appeared in her palm.

"Stay in the federation, stay in the life you are familiar with, don't have to think about anything, live a peaceful and stable life, have a girl who likes you, a colleague who admires you, a brother you can rely on...isn't that good?"

Lin Xiao looked at the chain in Margaret's palm, his eyes flickering.

Do you stay in the Federation...

I already have the power to make Roman afraid, and I have a comfortable industry, and I have a very high status in the FBI and academic circles...

I can go to Chu Yun’s house every day for dinner, chat with Sigrid, and even pursue Qiao Linna...

Lin Xiao took the chain from Margaret's palm, her eyes glowed with a faint golden luster.

These are excellent.

but.

Lin Xiao squeezed the iron chain tightly, and the black source power ignited in the palm of his hand, burning the chain into light particles, his eyes were cold.

These are not enough.

I will be more greedy than the Greedy Demon God.

Because, I am the natural disaster of this world.

Hei Yan burned the iron chains into cards, and gradually established a connection with Lin Xiao's palm.

"Thank you for your retention." Lin Xiao said politely, holding a golden card, "But I will make my own decision."

Margaret's eyes flickered, she was silent for a long time, and said with a sigh:

"Let me introduce you to this legendary card."

"In Nidhogg's mythology, Fenrir is the demon wolf who devoured the king of gods in the prophecy. The gods feared the prophecy, and planned to bind Fenrir with chains. He failed twice in a row, and used six materials for the third time: cat's The footsteps, the beards of women, the roots of stones, the breath of fishes, the tendons of bears, and the spit of birds, made chains of curses."

"Because of the consumption of these six materials, there are no such things in the world. And this chain, as flexible as a ribbon and as strong as an iron lock, finally succeeded in trapping Fenrir, called the 'Lock of Absurdity'."

Lin Xiao looked down at the face of the card.

"correct."

Margaret said quietly:

"The legendary card given to you is the "Lock of Absurdity"."

……

　Riding a motorcycle and waving iron chains... the fashion level has risen!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)