Duan Chen's expression was solemn. If that were true, it would be an earth-shattering event for the entire Huaguo Hunter's Guild!
"You can think of it that way. After all, Sun Xiaoxiao and the others' memories were sealed by Apostles at the time, and the spiritual energy used to seal Jun Wuchen's memory is more or less the same as then. It can basically be confirmed."
Du Qingyi's eyes were grave.
"That scoundrel!"
Jun Ci clenched his fists.
He never expected Jun Ci would actually dare!
"So, it means that an Apostle we haven't met before made some kind of deal with Jun Wuchen, right?"
"That can be inferred."
Duan Chen's gaze grew colder.
Colluding with Apostles, even sending agents into the secret realm to die...
Unpardonable!
"And I've read something interesting."
"What?"
"In some cities, the presidents of the Hunter's Guild also seemed to be involved in this operation, but they were unaware of Jun Wuchen's connection with the Apostles."
In just a few minutes, everyone's hearts sank completely.
Which Apostle had infiltrated the Hunter's Guild so thoroughly?
...
In the secret room.
"I say, why are you targeting those country bumpkins from Bingcheng? In my opinion, they have absolutely no value."
Jun Wuchen sat on the sofa, with the beautiful female assistant Yan Qiuren standing behind him.
Opposite him sat a black-clothed man in a hooded cloak. The man was burly and fiddled with a teacup on the table. Upon hearing this, he chuckled lightly.
It seemed that, just as Du Qingyi had said, Jun Wuchen had no idea of their true identities and merely saw them as bumpkins from a small place.
Jun Wuchen also genuinely didn't understand what was going on with those people that required his personal attention.
The black-clothed man's voice was low.
"You are not qualified to know the specifics. You only need to understand that both 03 and 05 were defeated by that young man."
"So many people came, how would I know which one it was?"
Jun Wuchen's tone was becoming impatient. He tugged at his tie, his voice growing agitated.
"The man."
"The man? Are you talking about the tall one, or the blonde one?"
To be honest, Jun Wuchen couldn't really remember their faces. However, Duan Chen and Tu Feiyuan were the only two males in the team, so he had some impression.
"Jun Wuchen, if you lack even this much discernment, I advise you to..."
"Crack!"
The teacup in front of Jun Wuchen instantly shattered into pieces.
He stared at the black-clothed man and said coldly, "We are only in a cooperative relationship. You are not qualified to disparage me."
"Heh, fine."
The black-clothed man was surprisingly agreeable.
"Of course, the tall one."
"The white one?"
"Exactly."
Behind Jun Wuchen, a flash of surprise crossed Yan Qiuren's eyes.
She had interacted with the terrifying strength of Lord 03 and Lord 05. Even Jun Wuchen had to look up to them. And that man managed to make both of them stumble?
Unintentionally, she became curious about Duan Chen.
Jun Wuchen let out a long sigh.
He wasn't an idiot. Or rather, if he were an idiot, he wouldn't have reached his current position. Since the black-clothed man had said so, it meant that the white one truly posed a significant threat to him.
Jun Wuchen had never liked anyone who could threaten him.
"Things in the secret realm have gone wrong. You must know that if you want me to fulfill your wish, such low-level mistakes absolutely cannot happen!"
The black-clothed man's tone became a little tougher.
Jun Wuchen's expression changed.
"I have confirmed that matter. Absolutely no one has escaped from the secret realm!"
"Oh—?"
The black-clothed man, as if he knew something, deliberately drew out his tone with a hint of mockery.
"Yan Qiuren!"
"Yes!"
Yan Qiuren took out a tablet and listed a long string of names.
"These are the names of everyone who entered the secret realm! That man I saw that day is not on the list at all!"
Jun Wuchen's voice was chilling.
"Are you absolutely sure?!"
The black-clothed man leaned forward abruptly, his tone menacing.
Even Jun Wuchen was intimidated by this presence and faltered in his speech.
"You..." he widened his eyes.
"Hmph... His Excellency the Evil God will not want someone like you who cannot even control your own affairs!"
The black-clothed man sneered and leaned back on the leather sofa.
These words hit Jun Wuchen's sore spot. Just as he was about to lash out, he suddenly thought of something and managed to hold back, only managing to utter, "I didn't come here to argue with you."
"So, I must get rid of the white one?"
"Not just him. Hill, Du Qingyi, and his so-called sisters, not a single one can be left alive!"
"But I have no legitimate reason!"
"Heh, whether you do it or not is up to you."
"My reward!"
"None."
The black-clothed man spread his hands arrogantly.
"Are you talking nonsense?!"
"I'm doing this for your own good."
A hint of helplessness crept into the black-clothed man's tone.
Veins bulged on the back of Jun Wuchen's hand. He took a deep breath, grabbed the teacup in front of the black-clothed man, and took a big gulp.
"I understand."
"That's for the best."
Before leaving, the black-clothed man couldn't resist mocking him again.
"Wishing you all the best."
After he left, Jun Wuchen gradually calmed down.
"Master?" Yan Qiuren reminded him softly. She thought targeting the white one was a completely unnecessary action, not only a waste of manpower and resources but also potentially delaying the main mission.
"I know, no need to say more."
"He's quite a prominent figure, yet he speaks so shamelessly."
Jun Wuchen felt a little helpless about the black-clothed man's rogue behavior.
He had absolutely no way to deal with him.
This absolutely would not do.
Jun Wuchen took a deep breath and crossed his legs.
He liked to be in control of everything, but ever since he agreed to the black-clothed man's deal, he seemed to have been constantly manipulated by him.
Even Yan Qiuren had reminded him several times.
Jun Wuchen wasn't indifferent, but he had no choice.
After all, if this deal went through completely, he would be the ultimate beneficiary.
Clearly, the other party did not want him to profit so smoothly.
"Yan Qiuren."
"Yes."
"What do you think?"
A gentle and charming smile appeared on Yan Qiuren's face.
"I have no thoughts. I only follow your thoughts. Whatever you do is right."
Jun Wuchen took out a lighter, lit a cigarette, and puffed away in the secret room.
"This time, we will act according to my plan. Don't make a move against the white one and the others for now. I want to see what kind of storm these country bumpkins can stir up! By the way, even if we don't make a move, send people to monitor them and report any situation to me at any time."
He was still cautious, after all.
"Yes."