Chapter 675 Huo Zhengkui's Contingency Plan

Cheap fare? Are you saying both cheap and bad? As Zhang Yuanqing mentally ridiculed him, he sensed the other party's emotions.

He "eh-ed" in his heart. There was no hostility or greed in this single-lineage knight's emotions, nor was there any murderous intent. This did not fit the mentality of a spy plotting to seize the Pope's relic.

Arrogance, confidence, impatience, not in a good mood, and a hint of envy. Uh, could he really be envying my Lingjing Xingzhe ID? If you want it, I’ll sell you the account for 998 yuan... Zhang Yuanqing temporarily put away his hostility towards this person and tentatively asked:

"A single-lineage knight? The Pope's relic was just stolen, and you found your way here. If it weren't for my Insight skill showing me that you're not lying, your actions would really make people suspicious."

Then, he looked at the thunder mage Deng Jingguo and said, "Alliance Leader, I propose to stay and listen. No one can fabricate lies in front of me."

Deng Jingguo nodded slightly, "That's what I mean too."

Obviously, he also distrusted this so-called single-lineage knight who suddenly came to visit and mentioned the Pope's relic.

After Zhang Yuanqing was seated, Deng Jingguo looked at the mink-clad knight and said:

"Mr. Zhai Cai, this is a member of our Anti-Black and White Alliance, a swordsman I rely on. Next, he will represent me in talking to you."

"Swordsman?" Zhai Cai leaned lazily on the sofa, sized up Zhang Yuanqing, and smiled: "There aren't many swordsmen in the First District. There are even fewer swordsmen in folk organizations. Were you arranged by Heavenly Punishment, or are you from the Fu family of the Scout family?"

His tone, posture, and expression all exuded a "I'm the boss" confidence. Even in a scene with a Ruler, he didn't feel the slightest bit restrained.

Could this posture be a Ruler? Zhang Yuanqing felt a little apprehensive in his heart.

However, even if the other party was a Ruler, he could sense the other party's true inner thoughts through emotional changes. This single-lineage knight would never have thought that the swordsman in front of him was actually an illusionist. No matter how much he guarded against Insight, it would be in vain.

"Who I am is not important. Who you are is very important." Zhang Yuanqing said, "Mr. Zhai Cai, how will you prove your identity?"

"There are many ways to prevent lying. In my opinion, a swordsman's Insight is too subjective and easily restrained by experts. It's far less simple and effective than setting rules." Zhai Cai grabbed an apple from the fruit plate and slapped it lightly on the coffee table. "I propose that we play a game of Truth or Dare. Whoever lies dies."

Along with the slight sound of the apple hitting the coffee table, a halo of brass-colored light spread out, sweeping across the living room.

Zhang Yuanqing and Deng Jingguo clearly felt that an invisible force was locking their minds and changing their perceptions. Lying suddenly became a heinous crime, comparable to murder.

Such a strong binding force, simply setting the rules, the feeling it gives me overwhelms Xia Zuo, the Level 6 knight of Heavenly Punishment. This is a Ruler-level knight, a panda among pandas... Zhang Yuanqing felt a chill in his heart.

Deng Jingguo remained expressionless and nodded slightly:

"I believe you are a knight."

After simply showing his hand, Zhai Cai sighed:

"I am indeed a knight inheritor of the Holy See. You all know the Holy See, right? If you don't know, I'll explain it later. The Knights Templar is the most powerful force of the Holy See, composed of a group of knight professionals who are not afraid of death.

"They are powerful and fearless. Wherever they go, evil and enemies will be turned into dust. When this army is assembled, even the Pope can only retreat. But more than a century ago, the Holy See was destroyed in a terrible upheaval. Only one powerful knight managed to survive. That knight hid his name for a period of time, and later contacted Huo Zhengkui.

"He learned from Huo Zhengkui that the Pope had given the relic to this Easterner, so the two of them discussed splitting the Holy Plate into four pieces and sealing it in two ways. Two of the pieces were only simply sealed and could sense each other. The other two pieces were sealed in a more sophisticated way and were handled by Huo Zhengkui.

"The two Holy Plates that could sense each other were kept by Huo Zhengkui and my grandmaster, one piece each. The two agreed to watch out for each other and protect the Holy Plate of the Holy See together. Later, the two sides separated and agreed to contact each other every five years.

"Huo Zhengkui continued to be his gang boss, while that Holy See knight took a yellow-skinned man as his disciple and taught him knight combat skills and holy arts.

"Doing so was probably to deceive his enemies, just like no one would have thought that the Pope would give such an important Holy Plate to a yellow-skinned man.

"And then, the knight inheritance inexplicably became ours."

Zhang Yuanqing listened silently and asked:

"What evidence can prove what you said?"

Hearing this, the knight in the black peeling coat took out two things from the branded bag next to him and placed them on the coffee table.

One was a fan-shaped copper block and a stack of yellowed letters.

!!! Zhang Yuanqing's pupils contracted slightly. He only felt that a pie had fallen from the sky. Could there really be such a good thing?

Zhai Cai unfolded the yellowed letters and said:

"These things are explained very clearly in the letter. You'll understand after reading them.

"To be honest, I don't have a sense of belonging to the Holy See, and I don't want to get involved in these things. I'll probably be like my master and grandmasters, silently taking in disciples and passing on heirlooms. But I didn't expect that last night, this copper block suddenly解除了封印 (jiechule fengyin, unsealed)."

"The seal between Huo Zhengkui and the knight's Holy Plate is a whole. If one seal is解除了封印 (jiechule fengyin, unsealed), the other will also接触 (jiechu, be released), warning each other."

He sighed, "So I was forced to go into business and take on the mission of my lineage and come to your door."

Deng Jingguo picked up the letter and read it carefully.

After a long time, he put down the letter and nodded, "No problem!"

Huo Zhengkui actually left a contingency plan. Was he worried that an unfilial son would appear in his descendants, or that he would be found by the Freedom Alliance? So he handed over one of the Holy Plates to the knight for safekeeping? Compared to the fair knight, the probability of unfilial descendants appearing is higher. But Old Huo's descendants are okay. He wasn't disappointed... Zhang Yuanqing frowned:

"How do you know that Alliance Leader Deng is Huo Zhengkui's grandson? Before the Pope's relic was lost, even he didn't know this secret."

"I already said that the two sides agreed to contact each other every five years. After Huo Zhengkui returned to Lingjing Xingzhe, his illegitimate son Deng Guoguang once asked us for help. My master's master also contributed to the establishment of the Anti-Black and White Alliance," the knight said:

"The two families only lost contact after Deng Guoguang died."

"So, you knights are the insurance left by Huo Zhengkui. Once the Huo family's Holy Plate is lost, the knight will take action to recover it." Deng Jingguo pondered:

"The Pope's relic was indeed taken away a few days ago. My father followed Huo Zhengkui's example and handed over the Pope's relic to an illegitimate son. A few days ago, that illegitimate son was devoured by a Star Official and unfortunately sacrificed.

"But there are other twists and turns in this matter..."

He immediately told Zhai Cai about the Star Official killing Jia Feizhang and then being intercepted by the Leader of the Tongtian Sect halfway.

The mink-clad knight was stunned, "Is it that complicated... Well, in that case, that Leader of the Tongtian Sect has already obtained the Holy Plate and successfully解除了封印 (jiechule fengyin, unsealed). That's good too. The Holy Plates will sense each other. I'll try to find him and take back the Holy Plate."

I won't take it out these few days... Zhang Yuanqing said silently.

Deng Jingguo then looked at the swordsman from the East and said to Zhai Cai:

"The Holy Plate was not passed on to me. From the bottom of my heart, I'm unwilling to get involved in this matter. But since it's a family mission, as Huo Zhengkui's descendant, I should do my part."

Just when Zhang Yuanqing thought he was going to make some great and upright remarks, he heard Alliance Leader Deng change the topic:

"I have already commissioned逍遥剑仙 (Xiao Yao Jian Xian, Carefree Swordsman) to track down the Leader of the Tongtian Sect. 逍遥 (Xiao Yao), next you will be responsible for assisting Zhai Cai in recovering the Holy Plate. If necessary, I can take action."

Alliance Leader Deng looks like he doesn't want to get involved. That's good, I'll lie low by this knight's side and find an opportunity to seize the Holy Plate... Zhang Yuanqing nodded slightly, "I'll do my best!"

He originally wanted to say that if it was too dangerous, he would have to increase his reward, just to make a show of it, but then he thought about it, there was no need to say these words, he could talk to Deng Jingguo privately.

Saying it would only be too contrived.

Zhai Cai squinted at Zhang Yuanqing, with an unwilling expression on his face, "A swordsman..."

He shook his head and clicked his tongue in disappointment.

What do you mean by that!! Zhang Yuanqing felt a little like hitting someone.

Leaving Deng Jingguo's villa, Zhang Yuanqing and Zhai Cai walked slowly along the long street, one in front of the other.

Was I favored by the goddess of luck today? The third Holy Plate fell into my lap... But this knight is likely a Ruler. It will be difficult to seize it by force. I have to ask the president to take action. The copper block on him will be my stepping stone into the Hunter Guild... Zhang Yuanqing looked at the Cai Knight walking in front of him, and only felt that the other party was like a tempting piece of streaky pork.

Wait! He thought again, if this knight doesn't die, he will definitely cause a ruckus in New York County. If a Ruler causes a ruckus in New York County, the Hunter Guild has many eyes and ears, and it will be easy to find out why Zhai Cai is making trouble.

How will I explain how I seized the Holy Plate from a Ruler at that time? As long as the Hunter Guild isn't stupid, they can guess that there is someone behind me.

Kill the knight? The knight is Lawful Good, more upright than a scout. Harming a good person is not my intention, and this panda among pandas is too wasteful to kill. It's more useful to keep him... Zhang Yuanqing was in a dilemma for a moment.

At this moment, Zhai Cai, who was walking in front, suddenly turned his head and curled his lips:

"I sensed hostility from you."

Zhang Yuanqing was startled in his heart and said lightly, "I also sensed hostility from you."

He quickly reacted. Knights don't have Insight, nor do they have the ability to sense emotions. In addition, he habitually restrains his emotions when thinking, so the other party couldn't possibly feel his hostility.

He's testing him.

"After all, we're going to be companions next. I'm used to being alone and don't trust companions." Zhai Cai shrugged and then said:

"That Leader of the Tongtian Sect is elusive. New York County is so big. Looking for someone is like looking for a needle in a haystack. Troublesome, really troublesome. I have a lot of things to deal with in my company and don't want to be entangled in these trivial matters.

"逍遥剑仙 (Xiao Yao Jian Xian), why don't I just give you the Holy Plate and you find someone for me?"

I don't even know if you're testing me. Why does this guy have so much hostility towards me? Zhang Yuanqing simply kept a cold face and ignored him.

After walking for a while, Zhang Yuanqing glanced at the back of the mink-clad knight and took the initiative to strike up a conversation, "Do you have any plans?"

The mink-clad knight chuckled and asked, "What do you think I should have a plan for? Alliance Leader Deng said you were investigating the Leader of the Tongtian Sect. Do you have any clues? Don't tell me you haven't achieved anything."

This guy's tone is so irritating... Zhang Yuanqing asked, "Are you a Ruler?"

Zhai Cai glanced at him and smiled, "I'm a demigod!"

If you're a demigod, I'll prostrate myself on the spot... Zhang Yuanqing said lightly:

"The Leader of the Tongtian Sect is a bounty hunter who accepted the mission of the Chinatown serial murder case, which means his Hunter level is not high. I spent some money to investigate his past mission list and found that this person hates evil and is like an enemy. The people he kills are all criminals and gang members.

"So, knowing his approximate level and personality, entrapment is the most efficient way. Yesterday, I put a bounty on myself in the Hunter Guild, a mission to hunt me down. I described myself as a pervert who commits all kinds of evil."

Zhai Cai's eyes lit up, "If the Leader of the Tongtian Sect sees that mission, he will most likely accept it, then we just have to wait for him to throw himself into the net."

Zhang Yuanqing also smiled and said, "So, if you are a Ruler, then it's best to stay with me. But don't have too much hope. It's also possible that other hunters accepted the mission."

Zhai Cai tilted his head and pondered for a moment. That handsome face curled into an irritating smile again, "Good idea. Then I'll be your bodyguard for three days. If there are no clues within three days, we'll part ways and I'll look for him myself."

So the two of them walked and talked, crossing six blocks, and came to the red brick building.

Zhai Cai raised his head, examined the six-story building, and啧啧 (ze ze, tsk tsk) said, "Do you live in this kind of civilian building? It's not in line with the identity of a Saint. I booked a presidential suite in an international hotel on Manhattan Island. You should hang out with me."

"Do you run a company?" Zhang Yuanqing asked curiously.

"I'm also a boss with tens of billions of federal dollars, call me Boss Cai in the future." The single-lineage knight raised his chin.

Zhang Yuanqing didn't want to talk nonsense with him, "My room is 403, stay if you want."

He went straight upstairs, took the elevator back home, poured a glass of water, and sat at the dining table to think.

He already had a rough idea. First, he would trick the sixth-generation single-lineage knight into his home, and then let the Leader of the Tongtian Sect attack. After the attack failed, he would immediately find the Hunter Guild and tell them the whereabouts of the copper block.

Next, he would let the Hunter Guild and the Ruler knight fight each other, and he would muddle through the waters.

In this way, he would both give an explanation to the Hunter Guild and protect the copper block. He hoped that this single-lineage knight could be reliable. Of course, if he wasn't reliable and let the Hunter Guild take the copper block, then the Carefree Swordsman identity could join forces with the Ruler knight.

Thinking of this, Zhang Yuanqing saw that the single-lineage knight had not yet come upstairs, and thought to himself, could he have really left?

He quickly went to the window, pushed it open, and looked down at the street. He saw Zhai Cai, wearing a black mink coat, standing in front of a roadside snack stall, holding a box of fried stinky tofu and eating it with relish.

"I'll come up after I finish eating!" He waved.

What about the style of staying in an international hotel? Your billions of dollars of prestige is squatting on the side of the road eating stinky tofu? The corner of Zhang Yuanqing's mouth twitched, and he刷 (shua, quickly) closed the window.

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ps: I'll update the wrong words first and then correct them later.