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"Ling Ling, what's the situation?" Mo Fan went to Ling Ling's room.
"The saliva has turned into poison, corroding the nutrients in the soil, but I'm afraid it's not a Dark Beast or a Cursed Beast," Ling Ling said to Mo Fan.
"It's not?" Mo Fan was surprised. He thought it was a very useful clue, but it turned out to be the saliva of a Dark Beast or a Cursed Beast that did not match.
"It's even more corrosive. Not only did the soil not grow any plants for three to four years, it might even grow some poisonous things. I remember the City Hunters were here because of the poison, but I'm not sure if it's related to it. We don't have enough clues, and the people of the Black Vatican are hiding in the dark. They're very good at disguising themselves. There are around a thousand to two thousand people in the manor. We need more information if we want to separate them from the ordinary people, "Ling Ling said seriously.
Mo Fan nodded. He then told Ling Ling about how he and Mu Ningxue had bumped into Carly and the Hunter Squad Leader last night.
"It's a good thing, we can lower the Black Vatican's guard against us. It's still hard to tell if Carly is the Black Vatican, but she's definitely a suspect," Ling Ling said.
"There's one more thing … but I'm not sure if it's related to the Black Vatican," Mo Fan skipped the usual stuff and talked about something strange.
Ling Ling fell into deep thought when she heard about Rong Sheng, Wang Xuxu, Zhao Pinlin, and Guo Wenyi.
"Maybe it's not related."
"I think so too. Even if there's something fishy about it, it's most likely Zhao Pinlin using some dirty tricks to force the girl to submit to him. We should ask the police …" Mo Fan said.
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The group stayed for another two days. A new batch of guests arrived at the manor. It was a famous scholar who combined human nature, Buddhism, and modern phenomena to teach others. In other words, he was a famous and influential lecturer. The others referred to him as Master Mintian.
Master Mintian's class was held in the Ranch Manor, so on that day, the Ranch Manor welcomed nearly four thousand listeners. Fortunately, the Ranch Manor was very spacious. There were few buildings, but the area was huge. Even with four thousand more people coming in, it didn't feel crowded.
Master Mintian's reputation was quite impressive. Many of the guests were rich, and they strongly believed in his teachings.
Teaching was not a common job in the Magic world. It went without saying that Master Mintian was a suspect, Mo Fan and Ling Ling. After all, the Black Vatican's Thought Implantation was quite terrifying!
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In the lounge
Zhao Pinlin took a sip of his wine. He seemed a little annoyed.
A man with a red bow tie slowly appeared from the darkness. His brown hair was hanging loosely. Fang Shaoli sat in front of him and said with a smile, "What's wrong? Haven't you gotten enough?"
"That woman, she didn't even know my name. She's just a woman. It's her honor that I'm interested in her!" Zhao Pinlin slammed his glass on the table.
"You're referring to the girl with silver hair? She's indeed special. Judging from her behavior, she must be from a reputable family too," Fang Shaoli said.
"Humph!"
"Where's that woman?" Fang Shaoli asked.
"I asked her to go back to her room."
"It's only been a few days, and you're already tired of her? Well, it's not like she's the one you were after. If I'm not mistaken, you went to the girl with silver hair first," Fang Shaoli said.
"How did you know?" Zhao Pinlin asked curiously.
"We always observe our potential customers carefully. I've already investigated the girl's background. She's a member of a small family in the capital. She seems to be a Basic Magician, so it's impossible for you to deal with her the same way you dealt with Wang Xuxu," Fang Shaoli smiled.
"What should I do then?" It was Zhao Pinlin's first time experiencing the thrill. His mind was now filled with evil thoughts toward Mu Ningxue. The more he failed to get his hands on her, the more he was attracted by her charm!
"You have to become stronger," Fang Shaoli said.
"How am I supposed to become stronger? I'm not a Magician …"
"The person who joins us doesn't have to be a Magician. We'll let him control a creature that is as strong as a Magician. Since you're so eager to get your hands on the girl with silver hair, I can give you one. He'll be able to help you with a lot of things in the future, including hiding, assassination, and stealing, "Fang Shaoli said.
"Control a creature? Isn't that the same as a Summoner? "Zhao Pinlin blurted out in astonishment.
"Mm, something like that. But you'll have to provide us with a sacrifice. To show your sincerity, I suggest you give us the woman you're tired of. She'll become your tailor-made slave, and you'll be able to control her and put her through all kinds of pain and torture! "Fang Shaoli said.
Zhao Pinlin was startled.
He had to admit that he was quite annoyed by Wang Xuxu. When he first had her, he could still feel the joy of getting his revenge. However, when he saw her cowering in fear, begging him, and crying all the time, Zhao Pinlin was extremely displeased.
Even though he was no longer interested in Wang Xuxu, it did not mean he was going to sacrifice her!
Seeing Zhao Pinlin hesitating, Fang Shaoli took out a document and placed it in front of Zhao Pinlin.
Zhao Pinlin glanced at it and was shocked to see that it was a death report. The name of the person on the report was none other than Wang Xuxu!
In other words, Fang Shaoli had long prepared for this!
"This is the report of her accidental death, and it happened after the gathering. Even if you agree today, no one will suspect you. From today onward, she'll be your slave. You'll see her fawning on you like a dog, begging you … it's also a test for you to officially become a member of our Church. A disciple without a slave isn't considered a true disciple. Of course, we'll only help you get the silver-haired woman after you become a disciple. She's a Magician. Even though she's only a Basic Magician, our Church will have to pay a huge price for her. Before that, we need to know how willing you are to join us, how determined you are, and how ambitious you are. It's ridiculous if you're still reluctant to part with a woman you're not interested in, "Fang Shaoli continued.
Zhao Pinlin hesitated. He knew he had done something inhumane, but he could still accept it.
However, if he were to ask Wang Xuxu to die, or turn her into a slave like Fang Shaoli suggested, it would be too much …
"Can you ask someone else, someone I don't know?" Zhao Pinlin asked. He could accept the idea of asking someone to disappear from the world. He could just ask her to be a homeless person. Who would care if she was dead or alive?
"No, we need to know how determined you are!" Fang Shaoli's voice changed instantly. It was like an order, with a hint of pressure!
Zhao Pinlin stared at her. At that moment, he could clearly sense that the woman was not just a waitress who was trying to seduce others. Her aura was as terrifying as a giant monster, as if she was going to devour him at any second!
"Are you sure that if I join the Church, not only will I get what I want now, I'll get more than that?" Zhao Pinlin asked in a deep voice.
"Of course, I know you're always thinking of replacing your cousin who humiliated you. Unfortunately, you don't have his sharp business sense."
"Then … I'll join."
"Very well, you'll be the one to perform the sacrifice." Fang Shaoli nodded at Zhao Pinlin. Her aura dissipated as she said with a gentle smile, "If you shake your head, you'll become my slave tonight. I love turning men who have violated me into slaves that I can whip every day, hehehe!"
The gentle smile turned into an eerie grin. Zhao Pinlin felt a chill running down his spine. He asked softly, "Is … is your position high?"
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