Jiang Baimian "En"ed:

"I don't rule out the possibility that Asuosi is an Awakened, but it's basically certain that he has undergone genetic modification."

If Asuosi was an Awakened, then Jiang Baimian could initially judge that he was in the 'Mandala' field.

Speaking of this, Jiang Baimian smiled:

"Let's not talk about him, he has nothing to do with us.

"Now the most important thing for us is to figure out how to bypass the 'Virtual World' and contact Marcus while there are still a few days before the next duel."

Jiang Baimian then looked around and clapped her hands:

"Don't be too nervous, think about how many things have happened in First City in just a few days? The 'Mindless Disease' epidemic, the Citizen Assembly bombing, the 'Anti-Intelligence Cult' conspiracy, the participation of the 'Supreme Desire' sect, the assassination in the arena, plus the two factions that are already divided, this pool will become muddy sooner or later, and then we will have a chance."

When she said "we will have a chance," Jiang Baimian's eyes turned to Bai Chen seemingly unintentionally, and she nodded with a smile.

"This is because Xiao Hong is here." Shang Jianyao said this sentence in a timely manner.

Long Yuehong retorted angrily:

"Many of these things started brewing before I came."

"Some things are abandoned as they brew, not all of them will happen." Shang Jianyao always has many great truths.

Jiang Baimian didn't stop him this time, but watched the two "argue" with a smile.

This made the atmosphere in the room quite good, and even Bai Chen's expression relaxed.

...

Red Wolf District, Stern Street, No. 25.

Shang Jianyao, wearing a black wig, once again mooched a bottle of ice cola from Terrence.

He took a big sip with satisfaction and asked with a smile:

"Have you heard of the November Ruling Star 'Shattered Mirror'?"

Terrence nodded:

"As a member of a religious organization, the major Ruling Stars are basic common sense."

"Then have you noticed whether there are any organizations in First City that worship 'Shattered Mirror'?" Jiang Baimian also enjoyed the ice cola.

That refreshing feeling is indeed nice to experience occasionally.

Terrence recalled and said:

"There aren't any on the surface, at least I don't know.

"But I heard people mention a secret religion that worships mirrors. This doesn't mean they showed faith in 'Shattered Mirror', but that they regard mirrors as sacred objects, believing that mirrors are unique and mysterious, and that the other side of them is a new world, and that the answer to how to enter the new world lies in the mirror itself."

Jiang Baimian suddenly recalled the huge mirrors erected in the arena, and asked thoughtfully:

"Where are they likely to be found? Or, is there anyone confirmed to be their member?"

Terrence shook his head:

"I just happened to hear it mentioned by a ruin hunter, but he is not in the city now. He went to the North Bank Mountains to catch that white giant wolf."

What bad luck... Jiang Baimian thought to herself, and drank the rest of the ice cola:

"Then please contact him. If he comes back."

Terrence was not idle either, and had been drinking ice cola. He nodded when he heard this:

"No problem."

He paused, and asked tentatively:

"When will you be able to return that money, or the equivalent in supplies?

"Hehe, I'm not in a hurry, but after all, this is the property of our 'Black Shirts', and the one above me, and other guys, are very concerned."

Jiang Baimian was speechless for a moment at this question.

Ever since she and Lehman completed the handover, the "Old Task Force" had become lax on the matter of making money, focusing all their attention on doing the main task, and had no awareness of bearing a huge debt.

If Shang Jianyao didn't occasionally think about his mechanical arm, Jiang Baimian would have almost forgotten about paying back the money.

Does the great villain need to pay back the money? She slandered herself and said with a smile:

"Soon, soon, we are working hard to accumulate funds."

Planned...

Suddenly feeling guilty, Jiang Baimian didn't stay any longer. After Shang Jianyao finished drinking the ice cola, she took him and left.

After getting in the car, she didn't rush to discuss the debt issue, but while operating the steering wheel, she said:

"I just hope that the ruin hunter can come back before the next duel, so that we can get some information about the Mirror Cult and see if we can find some clues to bypass the 'Virtual World'."

Shang Jianyao sat in the passenger seat, looking ahead and said:

"I have a way that, if it works, will definitely break the filtering mechanism of the 'Virtual World'."

"What way?" Jiang Baimian wanted to hear what magical ideas this guy had again.

Shang Jianyao said seriously:

"I will convert to 'Shattered Mirror' and pray for His help."

He looked like "I sacrificed a lot", after all, the "Sea Dragon Cult"'s holy communion was not as tempting as those organizations like "Furnace Sect".

Of course, he didn't know what kind of holy communion that cult that worshipped mirrors had.

"Theoretically feasible, but the probability of being blessed by the Ruling Star is so low that it can almost be ignored." Jiang Baimian rejected Shang Jianyao's idea from the perspective of feasibility.

After discussing this matter, she sighed:

"How are we going to make money to pay back the 'Black Shirts' next?"

"Without a creditor, there is no debt." Shang Jianyao smiled and replied.

He immediately made a downward cutting motion with his hand:

"As long as we kill the 'Black Shirts', we don't need to pay back the money."

Jiang Baimian was stunned for a second after hearing this, and subconsciously thought about the feasibility.

For the "Old Task Force", which is currently armed to the teeth, as long as the "Beyond Spirituality" cult is not involved, it is still possible to destroy the "Black Shirts".

Bah, what am I thinking! Jiang Baimian quickly woke up and said angrily:

"Am I that black-hearted? Do I look like this kind of untrustworthy person?

"Even if the 'Black Shirts' have done all kinds of bad things, if I want to act for the heavens, I have to pay them back the money first."

"And then take the money back?" Shang Jianyao laughed.

Jiang Baimian finally confirmed that this guy was joking, glanced at him, and muttered to herself while driving:

"I'll go to the Hunter's Guild later to see what tasks I can take.

"Also, from the company's side, report yesterday's harvest in the arena and apply for another sum of money.

"Just say that the previous sum of money was used to buy off key figures and get tickets for the noble box. We can't use our own favors for everything, right?"

Pa pa pa, Shang Jianyao applauded.

While the two were talking, the jeep drove into the Green Olive District, heading straight for the Ugo Hotel.

They wanted to confirm whether the boss had discovered the Nightmare Horse's whereabouts.

It was close to noon, and Ugo was still having a meal of clear water with black bread and stewed beans.

He looked up at Shang Jianyao and Jiang Baimian, and said nothing.

Jiang Baimian led Shang Jianyao back to the room with some understanding.

As soon as she entered, she saw a piece of paper on the table, pressed down by a dry cup.

Jiang Baimian picked it up and looked at it. There was only a simple sentence on it:

"Someone saw that horse in the North Bank Mountains."

North Bank Mountains? Jiang Baimian raised her eyebrows in surprise.

"It went to pursue that white giant wolf!" Shang Jianyao slammed his right fist into his left palm with a look of sudden realization.

Jiang Baimian frowned and whispered:

"But the Sleepy Cat is in the city, and Xiao Chong should also be in a place with electricity."

Shang Jianyao put on a look of "this is very simple":

"Before, the Nightmare Horse ran hundreds of kilometers to pursue Qiao Chu."

"Indeed... it's really got initiative..." Jiang Baimian said with a funny sigh, "However, when it was in the city, how did it 'smell' the scent of the white wolf in the North Bank Mountains?"

Back then, Qiao Chu had penetrated deep into Ruin No. 1 in the swamp.

"Maybe it was strolling around the North Bank Mountains and ran into it by chance." Shang Jianyao nodded.

"Okay..." Jiang Baimian couldn't think of any other explanation.

Her expression turned serious, and she said:

"If we meet the Nightmare Horse, can we let it take us to see Xiao Chong?"

"I don't understand horse language..." Shang Jianyao was very embarrassed.

He was quite aware of his duties as a "translator".

Jiang Baimian ignored him and sighed to herself:

"I really have to go to the Hunter's Guild in the afternoon."