Chapter 64: Xie Family's Daughter

In the study, Fu Qingyang sat behind a spacious solid wood desk, facing a large 30-inch screen. From the hanging speakers on the wall, a heated and sharp debate could be heard. He was conducting a conference call with six participants, including representatives from the Baihua Society, Shuishen Palace, Zhongting, White Tiger Brigade, and Red Fire Gang.

Who would have thought that a transcendent-level S-grade spiritual realm exploration would lead the elders to hold a special meeting to discuss it? After all, elders at the spiritual realm level were high-ranking individuals capable of easily destroying an entire city. They rarely got involved in mundane matters and seldom appeared. Most worldly affairs no longer interested them. They only intervened when significant events or complicated matters required their attention.

The subject of this meeting was the strategy for the Goldwater Amusement Park.

"Realm 6203 is not to be taken lightly. If mishandled, it may become another 'She Ling Tunnel' for the Night Wanderer God. However, the latter is just a trial spiritual realm, which would at most reduce the number of Night Wanderer Gods born there. Realm 6203, on the other hand, would significantly decrease the number of transcendent-level Night Wanderer Gods. Since the Taiyi Sect and our factions share a common interest, we should hand over the strategy to them. This is also for the sake of the Five Elements Alliance," said the elder from the Baihua Society.

Among the Five Elements Alliance, the Baihua Society was closest to the Taiyi Sect. The two factions had a marital relationship, as the daughter of the Grand Elder was the sixth wife of the Taiyi Sect's leader. Their child, Lingjun, was a Wood Monster (Beast King) at the Saint Realm level and was under the tutelage of the Baihua Society's leader.

In the study, Fu Qingyang sat behind a spacious solid wood desk, facing a large 30-inch screen. From the hanging speakers on the wall, a heated and sharp debate could be heard. He was conducting a conference call with six participants, including representatives from the Baihua Society, Shuishen Palace, Zhongting, White Tiger Brigade, and Red Fire Gang.

Who would have thought that a transcendent-level S-grade spiritual realm exploration would lead the elders to hold a special meeting to discuss it? After all, elders at the spiritual realm level were high-ranking individuals capable of easily destroying an entire city. They rarely got involved in mundane matters and seldom appeared. Most worldly affairs no longer interested them. They only intervened when significant events or complicated matters required their attention.

The subject of this meeting was the strategy for the Goldwater Amusement Park.

"The strategy can be given to the Taiyi Sect, but we need to change the terms of the trade. We not only want money but also the Night Wanderer God's strategy information and items. Let's discuss the level of the information and the quantity of items," said the elder from Zhongting.

The elder from the Baihua Society sounded more serious. "This would make us look like we're taking advantage of the situation and could affect the relationship between the two sides."

"I think it's not a problem to ask for a higher price considering the difficulty of Realm 6203. Even we would have had a headache if we encountered such a spiritual realm back then," added another elder.

The "conference room" fell silent as everyone acknowledged the value of the strategy.

A few seconds later, the elder from Shuishen Palace spoke in a gloomy tone, "According to a report from a water ghost who cleared the Goldwater Amusement Park in Yansheng Province, only three people survived this spiritual realm, and one of them is a girl named 'Xie Lingxi.' It is said that she cleared the realm alongside the Night Wanderer God."

"I have already investigated. She is from the main branch of the Xie family in Sanzhuang Province, so we are not the only ones who control the strategy," the elder continued.

The elder from the White Tiger Brigade disagreed, with a strong and resolute voice. "The Xie family will demand more than we do. Furthermore, in the Ghost House section, the true method to clear it is in our hands with this strategy. I don't think there's any need to discuss its value further. What concerns me more is that the writer of the strategy has clearly hinted that Realm 6203 will lead the participants to fight against each other. The hidden tasks and the 'Night Wanderer God Must Die' section are both like that."

"In a realm where participants fight against each other, information can change the outcome and alter destinies," he emphasized. The conference room fell silent again.

At this moment, Fu Qingyang spoke calmly, "Several elders, I have a question."

"Go ahead!"

"Elementary proposed a conjecture in the strategy, suggesting that the allocation of roles is based on human nature. We can give the strategy to the Taiyi Sect, but we can modify the content, omitting the writer's conjecture and adding a random role allocation mechanism to mislead the readers," Fu Qingyang explained confidently, "Afterward, we will thoroughly examine the clearance reports. If we find anyone from our organization, including the Taiyi Sect, assigned to an evil role, we will apprehend them. Looking at it from another perspective, this is also a powerful tool to root out troublemakers."

Self-inflicted harm was the mode of the spiritual realm, unchangeable. The strategy must be given, after all, they were allies. If they could win as the "leader" in the end, that would be best. But if an evil character won, the official organization could take revenge and eliminate the threat.

"But this is just a speculation."

"So, we'll only apprehend them," Fu Qingyang replied. Seeing that the other elders didn't object and were lost in thought, he continued, "After this incident, the Taiyi Sect will surely try to poach our members. They have extensive Night Wanderer God's spiritual realm strategies and knowledge that we can't compare with. I believe we need to win them over with virtue."

The elders didn't care much about poaching, but they did acknowledge that the new Night Wanderer God was indeed special.

The elder from Zhongting pondered and asked, "This young man is quite capable, having cleared two S-grade spiritual realms consecutively. He will likely become a Saint in the future. But how do you plan to win him over with virtue?"

Fu Qingyang calmly explained his idea, "You should quickly approve the rewards and merits."

The conference room fell into silence for the third time.

The elder from the Baihua Society cleared his throat, pretending that the earlier "win them over with virtue" remark didn't happen, and said, "I have some information about that young man. The Taiyi Sect has compiled recent changes in the spiritual realms and found that the resentful spirits in the instance have all been assigned the same task by San Dao Shan Niangniang, which is to find a young man."

"That young man's name consists of four characters. Considering the details of the She Ling Tunnel's strategy, it's not difficult to deduce that San Dao Shan Niangniang is looking for Yuan Shi Tianzun."

"San Dao Shan Niangniang is looking for him?" Fu Qingyang's stern face revealed surprise.

The other elders were also shocked.

The elder from the Baihua Society chuckled, "That young man concealed some information in the She Ling Tunnel's report. The Taiyi Sect is currently investigating this matter and might find him soon. Keep an eye on it."

"Understood!"

...

"Elder Sun is confused!"

In a private captain's group chat, Yuan Ting sent out this message with a heavy heart.

The group consisted of Night Wanderer Gods who were going to enter the spiritual realms recently. Their anxiety about the changes in the realms brought them together, forming a temporary chat group to discuss how to deal with terrifying S-grade and A-grade spiritual realms.

"It won't be that bad..."

Other captains in the group replied:

"The Five Elements Alliance and the Taiyi Sect are allies, and at most, it will cost us something to obtain a task from the Goldwater Amusement Park."

Although that person called Yuan Shi Tianzun is indeed a genius with a promising future, the Taiyi Sect also has plenty of talents. They have geniuses at the Transcendent stage and Saint stage, so they are not lacking in that regard.

Besides, the Five Elements Alliance and the Taiyi Sect are allies, so Yuan Shi Tianzun could be considered a part of the Taiyi Sect too.

Yuan Ting: "You don't understand. I heard from Li Dongze that the Goldwater Amusement Park is a deathtrap for Night Wanderer Gods."

"What?! " The captains in the group were shocked. Although not everyone would enter the Goldwater Amusement Park, as long as they were still in the transcendent realm, if they didn't encounter it this time, what about the next time?

"If it's a death trap, how did that guy survive, being a Night Wanderer God as well?"

"Exactly, as long as there's a strategy."

Yuan Ting said, "I heard from Li Dongze that the Five Elements Alliance elders are currently having a meeting and seem reluctant to give the strategy to our Taiyi Sect. You know, the elders' meetings always take a long time to reach a conclusion. But many people in the group can't wait that long."

"Oh, Elder Sun is confused!"

"Elder Sun is indeed confused!"

The captains were indignant.

...

Serious disagreements arose. Zhang Yuanqing carefully pondered and realized where the conflict lay. He laughed and said, "Whatever, this is a headache for the leaders. Just make sure not to deprive me of my merits and rewards. Sergeant, I recently ran out of money."

He had been with the Five Elements Alliance for half a month but hadn't received his salary yet. He was still a poor student.

"Sergeant, I cleared an S-grade spiritual realm. How about we get together tonight? My treat, but you'll have to lend me some money first. I'll pay you back when I receive my rewards." Zhang Yuanqing looked at Wang Tai, who had a wooden expression, and said, "Brother Wang Tai, you should come too."

"No, thanks," Wang Tai shook his head.

"You're not doing this right. You should chat with everyone, have a dinner gathering, strengthen bonds, and expand your social network. After the meal, I can take you to the seafood merchant to relax."

"I have social anxiety," Wang Tai said.

"Social anxiety? Oh my, there's actually social anxiety in this world? What's there to fear? What are you afraid of?"

"I'm afraid of people like you."

"..." Everyone fell silent.

At this moment, Li Dongze smiled and said, "A dinner gathering is fine, but you don't have to treat us. Our second team will be hosting an esteemed guest tonight, and that guest specifically requested Wang Tai to be the host. But you know Wang Tai's personality; he can't handle that kind of occasion at all. So, after discussing it with Guan Ya, we decided to accompany him."

"Since you're here, you might as well attend with us."

"Esteemed guest?" Zhang Yuanqing curiously asked.

Guan Ya took the opportunity to interject and smiled, "It's the young lady from the prestigious family of spiritual realm walkers."

"A young lady from a prestigious family?" Zhang Yuanqing immediately grinned and poked Wang Tai's waist, saying, "You, with those thick eyebrows and big eyes, who would have thought you'd attract a wealthy young lady from a prominent family."

Wang Tai remained expressionless. "You don't need to repeat what Sergeant Zhang and Guan Ya said," he said with a sigh. "I have no connections with the loose province of the Xie family, and I can't figure out why the Xie family's young lady wants to see me."

Guan Ya mocked, "With your forgetful brain, even if you had connections, you probably forgot them anyway. Anyway, this is a good thing, Wang Tai. Work hard and strive to become a son-in-law of the Xie family."

"Oh, my, what an enviable profession," Li Dongze teased.

Xie family? Zhang Yuanqing's heart skipped a beat, and he hurriedly asked, "Who is the Xie family?"

When it came to educating employees, Li Dongze was always up to date. He explained, "The Xie family, like the Fu family, is a prestigious family of spiritual realm walkers, producing many powerful musicians every year. The Xie family isn't an official organization, but they are part of the lawful professions and have had dealings with the Five Elements Alliance and the Taiyi Sect."

So, they are a martial arts sect that was pacified by the court... Zhang Yuanqing understood, thinking that the Xie family's young lady they mentioned was probably a green tea who liked to pretend to be weak and pitiful.

If it's the Xie family's young lady, who is half an official organization and specifically requested Wang Tai, it's most likely Xie Lingxi.

This girl actually came looking for him?

Zhang Yuanqing frowned, pondered for a moment, and decided to meet this green tea. With her background, she was determined to investigate him, and she would probably discover Yuan Shi Tianzun, or rather, she didn't even need to investigate. If she went to the official forum of the Five Elements Alliance and checked some posts, she would know that Wang Tai was the alias of Yuan Shi Tianzun.

Since he couldn't avoid it, he might as well go and meet her. For one, the Xie family was half an official organization, so it was more reliable than wild walkers or grassroots organizations. Secondly, with his current status and reputation in the organization, he didn't need to hide too much. Xie Lingxi might not even want to harm him.

It's a good opportunity to test the intentions of this green tea... Zhang Yuanqing thought.

He stayed at work until evening, and the setting sun appeared like blood. Zhang Yuanqing sent a message to his aunt, informing her to tell their grandparents that their beloved grandson wouldn't be coming home for dinner.

Then, he took Li Dongze's business car and headed to their destination - Huayu Hotel.

"What did you do today to make my mom so angry?" his aunt sent a message along the way.

"I didn't do anything," Zhang Yuanqing replied.

"Nonsense! She's already scolding your family's lineage. This is clearly my brother's honorary title."

"I really didn't do anything, it's just that the sound effects of some adult videos were playing out loud..." Zhang Yuanqing casually explained, "I'm my uncle's heir after all, so this honorary title will eventually pass to the uncle's heir. Anyway, I have to go meet a beautiful young lady."

"A young lady?" His aunt sent a series of bloody knife emojis.

Huayu Hotel was a five-star hotel, with regular rooms starting from 1500 yuan, while suites were over 3000 yuan. It offered facilities such as a gym, a bar, a wellness club, and a buffet restaurant.

Among the guests entering and exiting through the revolving door were not only white-collar elites but also well-dressed older women wearing tight dresses and heavy makeup.

Tonight, the top floor revolving restaurant was booked for a private event. Zhang Yuanqing and the others took the elevator and were led by the service staff to the restaurant's entrance.

The service staff opened the door for them, and as they entered the spacious and luxurious restaurant, the soft lighting and plush carpeting created a warm ambiance. Two attractive female servers stood on each side of the entrance.

By the huge floor-to-ceiling window, stood a charming young girl, admiring the night-veiled Songhai City. She was wearing a cute sailor outfit with a black knee-length skirt and a white top adorned with a black bowtie at the collar. Her long black hair flowed smoothly down her shoulders, and the soft ceiling lights illuminated her face, making her look radiant and ethereal.

Pure, adorable, and lovely, she embodied all the beauty of a teenage girl in her prime. When she heard the door opening, the girl turned her head and her eyes brightened as she saw Wang Tai. A bright smile lit up her face as she joyfully rushed over, calling out, "Big Brother Wang Tai~!"

Li Dongze raised an eyebrow, looking at Wang Tai with surprise. He needed to reevaluate Wang Tai's relationship with the Xie family's young lady; he didn't expect his subordinate to be such a hidden expert in charming girls.

Guan Ya exclaimed, "Wow," her smile teasing as she glanced at Wang Tai. She whispered with a lowered voice, "I underestimated you, Xie family's son-in-law."

Wang Tai looked utterly confused, not understanding the situation at all.

At this moment, they saw that the Xie family's young lady completely ignored Wang Tai and stopped in front of Zhang Yuanqing. She reached out and tugged at the hem of his clothes, sweetly calling out, "I found you, Big Brother Wang Tai."

The unexpected turn of events left Wang Tai bewildered, and he couldn't make sense of the situation.

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