Cataclysm King

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

"So it is."

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

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

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

But that doesn't mean his friends are willing to let him take huge risks.

This understanding is mutual.

If it was really "Old Xie" himself, he knew that the risk was too high, and even if he saw the information that Ji Xun was involved in the Hunter Guild, he might not drag his friend into the water.

This [Curse Pot] involves so much trouble that almost no one can take it on.

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

But he still came.

This is a small doubt.

Ji Xun had only had slight 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 thought before that Jia Yu was not in Sinless City.

Or maybe it was delayed for 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 was most likely that Jia Yu had realized that this was Bureau X's conspiracy, so he didn't choose to show up.

"Polluted Xie Guozhong" did not wait for the result.

It happened that he saw 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 his goal.

Ji Xun thought about it more 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 something happened.

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 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 management of Bureau

When Ji Xun thought of this, he 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, no if.

In this kind of accident, what Ji Xun sees is some kind of "inevitability".

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

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

And he was sure that Ji Xun would definitely 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 the Light Chaser and Game X have been fighting for a long time!

"So it turns out that the layout has 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 have even begun 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 of chess.

This kind of plan involves too high a level.

It's so high that it can only be understood but cannot be described.

Like the historical truth recorded on the stone tablet in the Shangbang Prison Mine, "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 intentions.

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

so as to achieve the purpose.

Ji Xun has already experienced it once.

That’s why I figured it out all at once.

It was the dinner party where he went to attend Queen Oran's murder.

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

This is an almost "fate"-like, extremely clever method.

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

Actually it is not.

The same is true for Xie Guozhong now.

He chose to go back to Bureau X headquarters before, and most likely he didn't know about this plan at that time.

But maybe Jia Yu has already given hints and guidance on some key information.

Even from the first moment we met, preparations started.

Based on those hints, Xie Guozhong later investigated step by step and discovered that there was an internal problem within the top management of Bureau X.

Then he stole the key item [Broken Spell Pottery Pot].

That’s why he was wanted and hunted
With Xie Guozhong’s wisdom, he might 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.

Thinking of this, Ji Xun raised the corner of his mouth slightly and said 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 full sense of justice and is thoughtful.

Jia Yu was certain that Xie Guozhong would choose this way.

And so is it.

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, but it wasn't until I figured this out that the plan between the two sides really emerged.

of course.

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.

"Tsk tsk, 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 didn't feel anything bad either.

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

It's 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 was in response to what Senior Gong Wu had said before when he repeated what the previous "Light Chaser" had 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.

If we continue to follow this line of thinking, everything will become clear.

It's a bit like playing poker between experts.

When players on both sides 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.

Bigger fish require bigger bait.

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 they want 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.

such as.

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

Perhaps he 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 nuisance in my hand, but a talisman.

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

Once 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 52 Demon God sequences.Therefore, it is easier to discern those demonic abilities than others.

He had vaguely guessed Jia Yu's career sequence.

I figured everything out and my thoughts became clear.

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

"But this jar"

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

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

There is nothing wrong with curses and tainted beliefs.

What has been tested so far is that 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 be a bonus during breathing meditation.

One jar is about five times more efficient;
Two jars are about six times;
now the third
This one had a crack, and Ji Xun felt obviously different when he held it in his hand.

Not to mention 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 spell power on his attribute panel and said in surprise: "Hey, three jars together, the increase is actually twelve times?"

Normally, for three intact jars, Ji Xun estimated that the increase would 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 automatically gather free elements. If it could be fully opened, it would be so exaggerated."

But this thought was suppressed in a flash.

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

But at least it's a good thing now.

Mantra is also the foundation of any card master.

It just so happened that I learned the subsequent "Gluttony" secret method from senior Gong Wu, and the efficiency of the breathing method also increased dramatically.

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

Together with these three mantra pots, this can greatly improve the efficiency of condensing elements for Ji Xun 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.

It should be hidden or hidden.

He had to let those in Bureau X know that he was 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.

According to your daily routine, meditate on breathing and understand various secrets.

Time passed leisurely.

On the fourth day, I thought the commotion 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 couldn't decipher.

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

Many of Lao Xie's colleagues are good at investigating.

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 posting rewards and buying newspaper advertisements, must be monitored at all times.

He couldn't understand the information Ji Xun posted, and it didn't matter even if someone peeked into it.

He and Chujiu already have that kind of tacit understanding.

He knew that when his old friend saw it, he would definitely understand the mystery.

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

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

That is, "Hong Lou", which was once the number one entertainment center in Innocence City, has reopened!

It's still No. 1 Downing Street.

It is still the familiar Chinese punk style group.

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

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

Coincidentally, 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 Lou.

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 was Dong Jiuye, Dong Qi, or the mysterious Aunt Qin, the deputy leader of the revolutionary army, they were all people Ji Xun knew very well.

He was simply curious as to what was going on.

I came here on a motorcycle.

I asked about the information in the tavern before and found out that it was renovated by the "Black Gold Chamber of Commerce".

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 caused huge trouble for the Revolutionary Army.

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 was really curious.

He was originally not very interested in the entertainment city, but after thinking about it, he stepped in.

His intuition told him that there seemed to be an acquaintance behind the newly opened Hong Tower.

When Hong Tower opened, the Black Gold Chamber of Commerce directly put its name on it.

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

In the past two days, almost all the prominent 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 enough face. The new lord came to attend the opening and ribbon-cutting in person yesterday.

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.

They even spent a lot of money to hire the "Federal Royal Song and Dance Ensemble" that has been praised by hunters as almost legendary.

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 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, but they also perform repertoire that only nobles can appreciate.

In the seven days since its opening, the civilians of Innocence City have truly had 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 gracefully on the stage, even he couldn't help but sigh: "You really have some skills."

If you look closely, you will see that 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 aura 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 artistic temperament.

This kind of dance is certainly beautiful.

Ji Xun also watched with great interest, mingling among the crowd and stopping for a moment.

And just as he entered, Hong Lou was upstairs.

The two people were watching the lively opening ceremony in front of the window and chatting wordlessly.

If Ji Xun were here, he would be able to recognize the plump woman wearing a 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.

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

Rao Shi Qin Ru is now a legendary strong man, and at this moment, she 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 travel so far."

"Grandma Song, why are you in trouble? 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."

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Having said this, the old man smiled slightly: "When you are old, it is difficult to accumulate some anger. 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."

"Yes. 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, that 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 cared 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."

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

Naturally, she clearly felt the old man's weak vitality.

It's 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 topic and said, "From now on, please help me take care of him more."

Qin Rushi nodded solemnly: "Yes."

Just 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 100 years.

(End of this chapter)