Hanging up the phone, Qin Xuan's gaze returned to the magical dagger.
His masters were all asleep at this hour, so he naturally didn't want to disturb them.
Therefore, he could only use his ability to check the dagger's inner voice, hoping to find some clues.
"Little dagger, introduce your master."
Activating his ability, Qin Xuan directly asked the dagger for information about Brother Quail. Unlike the aloofness of the Ever-Changing Divine Artifact, this dagger was very straightforward and readily provided all of Brother Quail's details.
Phantom Demon Dagger: My master's name is Pipus Roderick, male, a native of Niudu. At the age of 6, he was selected by the Dark Web organization and trained into a peak Grandmaster-level assassin. His special ability is invisibility, and his highest recorded kill was a beginner Grandmaster.
So powerful?
Qin Xuan raised an eyebrow.
Although Brother Quail's invisibility was indeed peculiar, his actual strength was only slightly stronger than an ordinary Grandmaster.
To be able to kill a beginner Grandmaster by relying on invisibility was already a remarkable feat.
"However, Brother Quail's method of killing was to sneak attack people while they were sleeping with a dagger. In that case, it's not strange that he could kill opponents of a higher level."
Thinking about it again, Qin Xuan suddenly felt relieved.
After all, even the strongest beginner Grandmaster couldn't maintain constant vigilance at all times.
If he hadn't been awake today, he might have been stabbed by the opponent.
Fortunately, after breaking through to the sixth level of Body Refining, his physical body had been extremely tempered.
Even if this dagger was more lethal than the handgun in Fox's hand, it would only cause him slight pain.
Recalling his thoughts, Qin Xuan asked the dagger about the Dark Web organization.
However, it only knew organizational information related to Brother Quail's existence and was not very familiar with other departments or even the headquarters.
Phantom Demon Dagger: The Niudu branch is located in Niudu, the same as the headquarters, and it has a very large number of experts. Among them are two high-level Grandmasters, five mid-level Grandmasters, thirteen beginner Grandmasters, and fifty-three Grandmasters. Other branches are inferior to this one, but the overall difference is not significant.
"How many?"
"Two high-level Grandmasters, five mid-level Grandmasters, and as many as thirteen beginner Grandmasters?"
"Are you sure this is just one branch of the Dark Web?"
The number of Grandmasters in the Dark Web's Niudu branch directly startled Qin Xuan.
Keep in mind that in the entire Dragon Country, there were only a hundred registered Grandmasters.
And here, in just one Niudu branch, there were twenty Grandmasters in total!
This was equivalent to one-fifth of the total number of Grandmasters in the Dragon Country!
It was even more than the entire Grandmaster reserve of some medium-sized countries!
Then how many branches did the Dark Web have in total?
Did the headquarters have more Grandmaster reserves than the branches?
The more he thought about it, the more terrifying Qin Xuan found this organization.
After all, as a global assassination organization, the Dark Web was bound to have many branches.
"It seems it's really necessary to let my masters pay more attention."
"If the entire Dark Web were to mobilize one day, I'm afraid many countries in the world would easily fall."
"Whether for them or for myself, this Dark Web should be included in the scope of extermination."
"By the way, little dagger, do you know who the organizer of the Dark Web is?"
"The Niudu branch is so close to the headquarters, your master should have had the chance to meet him, right?"
The Phantom Demon Dagger hummed in affirmation.
Phantom Demon Dagger: Indeed, as you said, due to the proximity, the Dark Web Commander often comes to Niudu to inspect work. As for his strength... according to your classification, he should be a top-tier Grandmaster or a demigod.
"That's good then."
Learning that the organizer of the Dark Web was not a god-level figure, Qin Xuan couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
After all, an organization having a god-level figure and not having one was a completely different concept.
Even if the commander behind the Dark Web was a demigod, it was still the same.
A single word difference made a world of difference.
The word "god" in god-level was not just for show.
After asking about the Dark Web, Qin Xuan's questions then turned to the Phantom Demon Dagger itself.
He was very curious as to why the Phantom Demon Dagger could become invisible along with Brother Quail.
The Phantom Demon Dagger frankly told him the answer.
It was the material.
The Phantom Demon Dagger was called so because it was made of a material called Phantom Demon Stone.
This material was not only highly malleable and ductile but could also adapt and assimilate according to the user's abilities.
For example, if an invisible person used it, it would become invisible with them. If a fire-elemental ability user used it, it would directly transform into flames, matching them.
This made Qin Xuan extremely interested in this material.
If it could truly adapt to all abilities, what about the techniques he practiced?
What about Taoist magic?
Would it also produce corresponding "chemical reactions"?
The more he thought about it, the more curious he became, so Qin Xuan directly held the Phantom Demon Dagger and attempted to release his abilities.
However, unfortunately, apart from techniques similar to special abilities, Taoist magic, mental power, and other abilities could not activate the assimilation attribute of the Phantom Demon Dagger.
Furthermore, since he already possessed the Ever-Changing Divine Artifact, after a brief period of playing with it, he put it back into his Ever-Changing Divine Artifact.
"It's a good item, but it's a bit redundant for me to use."
"I'll see if anyone can perfectly match it later and give it to them then."
"But speaking of which, this Phantom Demon Dagger is so amazing, and it was actually a reward Brother Quail received after completing a mission."
"It seems their organization's secret warehouse is not simple."
"Since the strongest combat power in the Niudu branch is only a high-level Grandmaster, can I then..."
Although the Phantom Demon Dagger was not a perfect fit for him, such a magical item still ignited Qin Xuan's desire.
Even a martial arts Grandmaster like Brother Quail could obtain the Phantom Demon Dagger, which implied that there were even more advanced treasures within the Niudu branch.
Otherwise, what would they use to reward beginner Grandmasters?
And what would they use to reward high-level Grandmasters?
The more he thought about it, the more tempted he became, and Qin Xuan immediately conceived the idea of infiltrating the Dark Web's Niudu branch.
After all, since Brother Quail failed this time, they would send Grandmaster-level assassins to deal with him. Since that was the case, why not turn the tables and surprise them!
Having made up his mind, Qin Xuan patted Brother Quail's face to wake him up.
He directly threatened Brother Quail with his life, demanding that he take him to the Niudu base.
Brother Quail naturally refused upon hearing this.
"You have no idea how terrifying it is in there!"
"If we are discovered by others, we will be attacked by everyone immediately!"
"At that time, even if you are a Grandmaster, what good will it do?"
"Too many ants can still bite an elephant to death!"
"Besides, there are Grandmasters in the Niudu branch."
"If one or two can escape, what about three or five surrounding you? Can you still escape?"
"If you want me to go to my death with you, you might as well kill me now!"