Chapter 111: Midnight Audio

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Listening to the voice coming from the speaker, Fu Qingyang's stern face froze for a moment. He doubted whether he had heard it wrong, or perhaps Teng Yuan was playing a prank with his superiors.

After a few seconds of silence, his tone carried a hint of anticipation as he said, "Did Yuanshi kill Black No-Constancy?"

At this moment, Fu Qingyang's face was serious, his attention focused entirely on the audio, concentrated on the small phone.

On the rooftop of the school building, the curly-haired Teddy, with keen hearing, also heard the sound coming from the phone. It clung to the edge of the rooftop, its deep button eyes staring unwaveringly.

"Yes, and he did it alone. When we arrived, Black No-Constancy was already dead," Teng Yuan, the squad leader, replied, his voice still weak but sounding like music to Fu Qingyang and the elder dog's ears.

The elder dog lowered its head even further and immediately asked, "Ask him if he got the Fallen Grail."

Fu Qingyang nodded slightly and asked, "Did he get the Fallen Grail?"

As soon as he said that, through the speaker, they heard Yuanshi's voice from a distance, "Black No-Constancy saw the situation was hopeless, so he bowed down and presented the Fallen Grail, begging for his life. But I was angry, and I didn't forgive him."

Fu Qingyang automatically ignored the rest of the conversation, and a rare expression of joy appeared on his stern face.

However, on the phone, his tone remained as cold as a leader's, "Understood. Tell me the address, and I'll come immediately."

Teng Yuan replied, "We're already on our way to the school. We'll be back within three minutes."

Fu Qingyang could only restrain his excitement and replied calmly, "Good."

After ending the call, he turned to look at his feet, and the elder dog had teleported from the rooftop at some point.

"Aren't you leaving yet?" Fu Qingyang was surprised.

The elder dog rarely appeared in front of official operatives other than his servants, but from the looks of it, he was obviously planning to wait for someone.

The elder dog grinned and said, "Haven't seen the Fallen Grail yet, so how can I leave? Besides, I want to meet the newcomers of the Five Elements Alliance."

"Well, Elder Sun, you're confused. When he comes out of the Spirit Realm, I want to thank him properly."

"Qingyang, Yuanshi was recruited by your subordinate Li Dongze. The more accomplishments and contributions he makes, the better for you. When Headquarters assesses a person's merits, the achievements of those under his command also count."

Fu Qingyang nodded, "I plan to recruit him into the White Tiger Guard and focus on his training."

The elder dog pondered for a moment and said, "That's fine, but the condition is that he passes the thorough examination."

Just as they were talking, a group of people hurried over, protecting a young man in the center.

The elder dog immediately stopped speaking.

When Teng Yuan led his team into the school grounds, Fu Qingyang looked at Zhang Yuanqing, who had a pale complexion, among the crowd and nodded slightly, asking, "How's your condition?"

Zhang Yuanqing grinned, "I was poisoned, but I've mostly recovered by now."

Fu Qingyang was relieved and added, "Later, let Captain Qingteng check your condition and remove any remaining toxins."

After saying that, he looked at Teng Yuan.

The middle-aged man pushed up his glasses and said, "I've sent someone to transport Black No-Constancy's body. In addition, during the battle between Yuanshi and Black No-Constancy, an old man unfortunately got poisoned. I've already handed him over to the nearby security department."

After hearing the report, Fu Qingyang turned to Zhang Yuanqing to inquire about the Grail.

Suddenly, he saw Zhang Yuanqing, full of enthusiasm, walking towards the elder dog, squatting down, and patting the dog's head vigorously while praising, "Captain, is this your dog? Bringing a dog to a fight? I know members of the Hundred Flowers Society can control animals in battle, did you use some kind of tool?"

"This dog is surprisingly human-like. It seems not too pleased with me touching its head. It even looks at me with its eyes half-squinted."

Qingteng and Bailong, as well as others, didn't sense anything unusual, but Goula, who knew the situation, was stunned and watched the scene with a despairing look.

Fu Qingyang glanced at the elder dog, whose head was being rubbed back and forth, and then at Zhang Yuanqing, who was excited. He calmly asked, "Do you enjoy petting animals?"

"Not really, but this guy seems so stubborn that I couldn't help but want to pet it. It's not an ordinary Teddy, is it? Does it have some special abilities?"

"He has the ability to relieve you of your duties, expel you from the Five Elements Alliance, and issue a bounty for your head."

"Huh?" Zhang Yuanqing paused, realizing something was amiss. "Is this guy an elder or something?"

"I'm a bit dizzy, Captain, what are you saying? I humbly greet the esteemed elder and welcome him. Isn't this what subordinates should do?" Zhang Yuanqing bowed and saluted, saying, "Elder, may you live for eternity and dominate the world!"

The curly-haired Teddy cast a sideways glance at him, speaking in a human-like voice, its tone mature and wise, "It's been nearly twenty years since anyone dared to touch my head. You're quite interesting, young man. Show me the Grail."

Zhang Yuanqing immediately opened his inventory and summoned the Fallen Grail. He didn't intend to keep the rule-based item for himself. On the one hand, the conditions didn't allow it, as surveillance cameras on the street and seeking help from Teng Yuan had ensured he couldn't conceal the matter.

Furthermore, his goal was the registry, not the Grail. The Grail was already damaged, and repairing high-level rule-based items was something he couldn't achieve for a long time.

So, taking the Grail in exchange for merits, money, and item rewards was clearly a better deal.

Everyone's attention was now focused on this exquisitely cracked crystal cup.

Looking at the empty crystal cup, Elder Goula's eyes narrowed, and after a few seconds of contemplation, he said, "Well done, Yuanshi, I'll call you Yuanshi. Your name is hard to pronounce. Hmm, you killed Black No-Constancy and obtained the Grail alone, so you deserve the first credit. The organization will reward you."

"Thank you, Elder," Zhang Yuanqing bowed and thanked him.

"Have the arrogance of a genius," Elder Goula couldn't help but comment.

"You're absolutely right, Elder. Elder, may you live for eternity," Zhang Yuanqing bowed again and said, "Elder, you rule for all eternity."

Elder Goula extended his claw, and the Fallen Grail flew toward him on its own. With a faint glimmer, it disappeared.

Elder Goula looked around and said, "Everyone did well today. Go back and rest. Tomorrow, we'll hold a meeting to summarize today's actions."

As he spoke, he walked toward the school gate.

Seeing the group of Elders disappearing, Fu Qingyang couldn't help but sigh in relief. It wasn't that he didn't understand Zhang Yuanqing's concern, but he didn't have the time to think about the minor details. More importantly, the Five Elements Alliance had its own internal rules and hierarchies, and the authorities wouldn't casually meddle in them.

The rules of the Hundred Flowers Society were indeed strict, but they were also just.

After giving a simple order to clean up, Fu Qingyang asked Zhang Yuanqing, "Are you still planning to accompany Teng Yuan to visit the security department?"

Zhang Yuanqing shook his head. "No need. I've already given them all the information about Black No-Constancy. It should be sufficient."

Fu Qingyang nodded and looked at the elder dog. "Elder Sun, come to my place. I have something to discuss with you."

The elder dog hesitated for a moment, and finally, with a smile on its face, it followed Fu Qingyang.

The two of them walked side by side into a nearby classroom.

After closing the door, Fu Qingyang said, "Elder Sun, I hope you won't mind that I didn't invite you to the previous meeting."

The elder dog shook its head and replied, "I don't mind. I can't stand those gatherings. Too noisy."

Fu Qingyang nodded in understanding and continued, "Yuanshi is indeed an outstanding talent. I plan to recruit him into the White Tiger Guard and give him some special training. However, there's one more thing I want to discuss."

The elder dog looked at him with interest.

Fu Qingyang's expression was solemn as he said, "I hope you can help me keep an eye on him. Although he's talented, he's also a bit impulsive. I'm worried that he might get himself into trouble. If you see any signs of danger, please inform me immediately."

The elder dog nodded and replied, "I understand. I'll keep an eye on him and make sure he doesn't get into any trouble."

Fu Qingyang sighed in relief and said, "Thank you, Elder Sun. Your help is greatly appreciated. I'll make sure to reward you appropriately for your assistance."

The elder dog waved its paw dismissively. "No need for rewards. I'm just doing my duty."

Fu Qingyang smiled gratefully and said, "Well then, let's head back. I'm sure everyone is waiting for us."

The two of them left the classroom and returned to the school grounds, where the other members of the Five Elements Alliance were gathered.

As they walked, Fu Qingyang couldn't help but feel a sense of pride. With Yuanshi's success in obtaining the Fallen Grail, it was a significant victory for the Five Elements Alliance. Fu Qingyang knew that they were one step closer to achieving their goals, and he was determined to continue leading his team to success.

(End of Chapter 111)