Chapter 1203: Chapter 1201: The Bamboo Joint Worms of Night Holy City (Part 9)
"Thank you both for your hard work."
Seeing that Fu Qian gladly accepted the chips, Mogrim finally relaxed slightly, a smile on his face.
"It’s the least I can do."
Fu Qian didn’t hesitate any further, pocketing the Mercy chips and looking eager to pass on the thankful gesture to others.
Of course, this genuine atmosphere of the world, began to collapse completely from Mogrim’s face after they walked about twenty meters away.
"What’s going on?"
At the same time, Yuan Shan finally couldn’t help but ask.
"Aren’t we going to find Ah Lan? And who is this Ross that you just asked about?"
"No, it seems we’ve alarmed an interesting character."
Fu Qian shook his head, with a leisurely strolling demeanor.
"That Ross was watching us just now."
Ah?
This statement shocked Yuan Shan immediately.
She had indeed considered that this Ross might not be purely fictional, but to be put under surveillance as soon as they took action?
Is this matter that deep?
Was the teacher not messing around but actually contributing to the harmony of Night Holy City?
Of course, most critically, as a Demigod, how could she have not noticed being surveilled?
"Are you sure? I didn’t feel anything at all."
She asked incredulously, but in the next moment, Yuan Shan received a contemptuous look.
"Are you the Second Order, or am I the Second Order?"
Fu Qian sneered.
"It’s not about what you think; it’s about what I think."
I...
Outranked by an Order, Chief Yuan tried several times but ultimately could only suppress the overwhelming feelings inside her heart.
Although she didn’t want to admit it, this was a Second Order Transcendent personally recognized by her teacher, and she had already been scorned for it.
"So where is this Ross?"
After taking a few deep breaths, she decisively shifted her focus back to the task at hand.
Here!
What was unexpected again was that the Newly Advanced Second Order casually pointed his chin towards a machine nearby.
Umm...
Yuan Shan took just one look and almost couldn’t hold back again.
"An ordinary person?"
"An ordinary gambler."
Fu Qian acknowledged her assumption.
"How could an ordinary person secretly surveil me without my noticing?"
"Aren’t you being paranoid? With so many people around, it’s normal to give a few glances."
Chief Yuan, who had been fully focused, prepared to match wits with a formidable target, felt like her bubble had been burst.
This guy had even used the word ’surveillance,’ getting her all pumped up.
"A few glances... You yourself said he’s just a mere mortal."
However, towards her remark, Fu Qian didn’t seem to agree, and the next moment he sneered.
"How could the true face of a Second Order Transcendent be peeped at by someone who overestimates his abilities?"
"Not to mention a few glances, even one is not feasible!"
I really am...
Yuan Shan, left with nothing more to say, silently looked towards the direction where colleagues were working and began to seriously consider what charges she could concoct against this guy.
Hey!
Fortunately, in the next moment, the other party was sensible enough not to make her do the grunt work, going up to greet him personally.
...
"Ross?"
Sitting stylishly beside the machine, Fu Qian greeted the young gambler.
"Hmm... do we know each other?"
The latter, as always suave in manner, only turned his head after the patterns on the screen stopped spinning, looking back at Fu Qian and his companion with a hint of puzzlement.
Such an expression of confusion was so innocent and natural, as if it was genuine.
And indeed, it was genuine.
This time, the actions of Fu Qian and Yuan Shan were so swift that Ross hadn’t actually noticed the exchange just now.
Which is to say, he genuinely knew nothing about the two of them.
Of course, Fu Qian was well aware of this, but it didn’t matter in the slightest.
The will of a Second Order Transcendent is the true reality.
The next moment, he snapped his fingers with flair.
"Do you know Midas?"
"I know..."
After a moment’s hesitation, Ross’s somewhat hoarse voice provided an answer that greatly shocked Yuan Shan.
The thing was, this answer seemed highly credible to her, as Ross had obviously answered the question under duress.
The moment the Newly Advanced Second Order snapped his fingers, a power similar to that of a Dream enveloped the surroundings. Upon realizing there was no malice and it wouldn’t greatly affect her actions, Yuan Shan did not resist.
As for Ross, being an ordinary person, no matter how recklessly he gambled, he had no power to resist.
And once inside, it was clear to her that her partner had considerable control over this Dream.
So under these special rule-enforced questions, the probability of lying was very small.
This guy, he actually possesses some sort of soul-searching ability!
...
Don’t be too rigid in thinking about things; isn’t this like being unable to wash clean even if thrown into the Yellow River?
Ross struggled internally for nearly ten seconds before answering the question. Fu Qian, while appreciative, was also very satisfied with his control over the situation.
"What is your relationship with him?"
The next moment, Fu Qian asked the second question and naturally glanced at Yuan Shan.
Though she did not accompany her reaction with a sharp expression, Yuan Shan still bashfully lowered her head.
The iron-clad truth was in front of them; what more was there to say?
This seemingly ordinary gambler actually knew their target of this trip.
Just this fact alone made it completely reasonable for them to secretly monitor Mogrim and discover the two of them making contact with him.
And for a Demigod to have overlooked this detail was truly careless.
Yuan Shan felt deeply guilty for her previous doubts about the judgment of a Second Order Transcendent and even for her preparedness to fabricate crimes for retaliation.
"I was the first to pass the test and joined his team, collaborating with him to continue selecting members and planning an operation."
Obviously, as time went on, Ross was no longer able to resist the rules of the Clear Dream Ring, so he answered very quickly this time.
"The plan is aimed at the casino’s vault, specifically..."
Of course, from his expression, it was clear that divulging some top-secret information still tortured him internally.
"Understood."
Fu Qian did not force him too much, interrupting him directly.
"So it seems that Midas is not content with just making money from gambling and has chosen a more direct method?"
"Not at all."
The third question was not only quickly answered by Ross, but he also did not display much resistance.
"Midas is not one to be tied down by money. The title of a gambler is a demeaning one for him, and the gains from the operation are merely compensation for the other participants involved."
"Although he didn’t say it explicitly, I am well aware that what he wants is simply to personally open the doors of the casino vault and complete a legendary story."
"Very good, I wish you success."
Fu Qian listened very carefully and offered his sincere best wishes at the end.
As he spoke, the Clear Dream Ring quietly shattered, and everything returned to reality.
"Why didn’t you ask where to find Midas?"
Standing beside Fu Qian and looking at Ross who had stopped his motions by the machine and was lost in thought, Yuan Shan asked with confusion.