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Cui Ming added, "We know only this much. While we can't be a hundred percent certain about Jack's motives for tracking the expedition team, one thing I do know is that although Jack entered the desert right behind the expedition team, and they all perished, he is still alive. Yesterday, near the border, he participated in the attack on us alongside Eva and Raefus. The difference is that while Eva and Raefus were attacking, Jack was killing."
The Prophet remained silent for a long time. "Have you seen the true face of the mysterious person?"
"Yes, I am the only one who has."
"Hmph, it seems Jack truly is his spokesperson. The one he wants to kill is you."
Indeed, brother, if we continue down this line of thought, I have high hopes for you. It's better to let the other side speculate than to ramble on myself.
First Know said, "You mentioned earlier that someone knows; now you're saying we can't be a hundred percent sure. I believe you are speaking the truth. But I must make it clear: if I find Jack and discover he doesn't have the route map, or if you've deceived me..."
Cui Ming replied, "I haven't deceived you, but I can't guarantee that he has the route map or that he knows the way from Kama Town to the oasis." This was a fallback. As for whether I deceived you or not, look into my eyes; you will see honesty.
First Know said, "Fine. If I find out you've deceived me, I will make you regret coming to this world."
"A gentleman is open and aboveboard," Cui Ming responded.
"Is your name Cui Ming?"
"Yes."
"I remember, give the phone to my messenger."
The messenger answered the call, "Hello, yes, yes..." She had no thoughts of her own, following the prophet's instructions completely. After hanging up, she nodded to the three and left.
Once the messenger was gone, Beiyue closed the door and asked, "Cui Ming, you..."
"It can only be this way. I already considered the possibility of you rejecting it while I was having tea at the restaurant," Cui Ming replied. Beiyue would certainly not consider the consequences of a refusal, but Cui Ming had to. Although it meant bringing trouble upon herself, there was a 50% chance she would survive if the fire burned on her. If it burned on Beiyue, there would be no chance of survival. Cui Ming said, "Beiyue, you saved me and set me on a path as a cultivator. Of course, you might think saving someone is nothing special, but the one being saved does not see it that way. Whether we are friends or benefactors, I must block this blow for you. I have a much greater chance of surviving it than you do."
Beiyue disagreed, saying, "Repaying kindness isn't something to be taken lightly. Besides, Ding Ze and I have an obligation to save you; it's our duty."
"Beiyue, don't worry. Even if he captures me and takes me to Silent City, I believe I might still be fine," Cui Ming said. "When I was seven years old, I crossed paths with trouble and was caught by the local Thieves Guild in Twilight City. They demanded five million or they would kill me. I wasn't worth that much, but in the end, not only did I survive, but I also didn't suffer at all. Also, Mi Xiaonan and Beiyue, remember what I just said about that version and let's not discuss this matter any further; the more we talk about it, the more mistakes we might make. I know what I'm doing."
Mi Xiaonan nodded and said, "I think Cui Ming is right. If a friend were to take on this task, they would undoubtedly die; if I do it, there's a good chance I'll be fine. I'll take it on as well. However, Cui Ming, about that mysterious person you mentioned..."
Cui Ming replied seriously, "No discussions about that; I don't even know if it's the right move to make. It just came to me as inspiration earlier and I included him in it. We can't discuss this person because if he knows I'm alive, I'm as good as dead."
Beiyue asked, "What exactly is going on?"
"Cui Ming said: 'No one can help with this matter—not even the professor.' For my own safety, let's not discuss it; let's pretend it never happened, alright?"
Beiyue and Mi Xiaonan nodded in agreement. Beiyue said, "Thank you, Cui Ming. From now on, you don't need to treat me as a benefactor anymore; regardless of the outcome, you no longer owe me anything."
Speaking of which, what exactly is Joker Jack? He attacked Mi Xiaonan for no reason the first time and then appeared inexplicably at the scene of another attack the second time. Beiyue considered herself a normal person and simply could not understand Jack's logic; even Cui Ming couldn't make sense of Joker Jack either.
The next day, the three of them headed to Twilight City. Majestic and grand, Twilight City was known as the Iron City, featuring a towering structure that stood two hundred meters high at the entrance, with four roads passing beneath it. The tower had elevators and housed not only dining options and hotels but also a park at its top. This tower was the iconic landmark of Twilight City, and nearby, a dirigible landing site was under construction, expected to be completed by June next year, allowing direct airship travel to the largest city in the Three Continents.
Twilight City was also a bustling metropolis. During breakfast hours, whether students or office workers, everyone hurriedly ate their meals while rushing to their destinations, each person moving with urgency. On the other hand, Twilight City was known for its vibrant nightlife.
Upon arriving in Twilight City, they switched vehicles and took a taxi to their hotel before heading to Peaceful Seventh Road, where Beiyue's father's friend lived.
For various reasons, practitioners often formed teams, such as for participating in the Assessment Match or for criminal groups like Eva's. Most teams would disband after participating in the Assessment Match, even if all members passed, due to the significant changes in their lives afterward. Some individuals could apply for positions within the Alliance and become liaison officers between the Three Continents and the Alliance. Others would take part in hunter assessments or travel globally after becoming Alliance members and enjoying substantial monthly stipends. Due to differing aspirations, the vast majority of teams would dissolve after their evaluations.
Beiyue's father was no exception; he formed a team with four other practitioners to participate in the assessment. After living together for one or two years of training and honing their skills, three out of the five passed the assessment. The other two had to find new teams and prepare to try again in five years. Among those who passed, Beiyue's father began researching Crafting Techniques and became a sought-after guest among various families, eventually becoming a renowned craftsman within the Alliance. One of his companions was a foodie who traveled the world indulging in culinary delights. The last member applied to become an Alliance Hunter but succumbed to Dark Force corruption during practical assessments two years later; unable to expel it quickly using Force, he became bedridden for life.
Peaceful Seventh Road was home to a rehabilitation center where Beiyue's father's friend had been residing for over twenty years. Due to the generous treatment afforded to Alliance members, Beiyue's father's friend lived in a private villa.
In front of the villa was a lotus pond where a beautiful young nurse pushed a balding middle-aged man in a wheelchair to the edge of the pond. The man's head drooped to one side, drooling with his hands bent and motionless like a decaying corpse. Only his eyes remained youthful as they looked toward the three young people approaching; he could speak but struggled: "Yuzi, you can go ahead and attend to your duties."
The nurse named Yuzi glanced at the three young people standing before her, nodded politely, and turned back toward the small villa to tidy up.
"Beiyue, come here," said the middle-aged man, unable to turn his head.
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