"You've only met these two Apostles? What about the others?"
Duan Chen clearly didn't believe him. He himself had encountered quite a few Apostles, such as Bai Ye, Jing Hua, and Mo Shu Shi. How could the subordinates of these few Apostles have met fewer Apostles than he had?
"There's no way. Each Apostle is responsible for a different altar, and they mind their own business. However, as far as I know, Zero Six seems to have defected, Zero Four died for Leviathan to appear, Zero One is elusive and very mysterious, rarely making a move. As for the others..."
Ding Ding shook her head, indicating she didn't know much.
Sun Xiaoxiao and Tian Qi were the same. The three of them had been under Gu Sang's command and had almost always been together on missions, so their knowledge of the situation in Jing Cheng was similar.
"I did meet an Apostle who was quite different. He had two dwarves behind him."
Jia Yunlian suddenly spoke up. Her emotions were still low, but she was a bit better than yesterday.
"Oh?"
Duan Chen became interested.
"The man wore a fedora and a suit. I only saw him once, so I don't remember the details."
Jia Yunlian tried to recall.
Was it Mo Shu Shi?
Duan Chen and Jun Ci frowned. They had dealt with Mo Shu Shi before. He was a lunatic with mental issues, doing whatever he pleased, and was somewhat different from other Apostles.
"Wu Suo Wei, how many Apostles are there?"
Wu Suo Wei shook his head. "There's no fixed number of Apostles. As long as they are favored by an evil god and taken under their wing, those with the aptitude can wear a mask and become an Apostle, and the evil god will grant them one wish."
"Those who are not qualified can only climb up step by step."
"Logically, vacant Apostle positions can be filled. For example, Gu Sang filled the position previously held by Ye Yan."
Forget it. Duan Chen decided not to think about the complicated matters. For now, only Gu Sang and Ni Ya posed a threat. The other Apostles didn't seem to have any intention of attacking him.
They soon returned to the Jia Family Manor in Bing Cheng. Du Qingyi went to rendezvous with You Jiawei, while Sun Xiaoxiao and the other two girls intended to stay with Duan Chen. Wu Suo Wei wasn't leaving either. After returning, there were suddenly more people, which left Qin Nanyuan and Yuan Qingqing a bit bewildered.
As soon as Yuan Yuan saw the two of them, she recounted her entire experience in Yue Ling Village, making them incredibly excited and casting a somewhat wistful glance at Duan Chen.
"As expected of the captain, even subduing a sea monster!" Yuan Qingqing said, full of admiration.
Qin Nanyuan, on the other hand, doubted whether Yuan Yuan was being a bit too boastful. She had even mentioned a legendary "god." How could it be so exaggerated?
"It's true!"
Wu Suo Wei pressed down the excited young man and waved his hand, "No, I'm just an unknown nobody, not worth mentioning."
Show off.
Duan Chen looked quite disgusted.
"Captain, next time, be sure to bring me along for such things!" Qin Nanyuan tugged at Jun Ci's collar, making him look like he was about to suffocate.
Duan Chen sighed helplessly.
"Don't worry, we're about to head to the capital. Everyone will be needed. Xi Er, do you guys want to come along... Oh, right, can I borrow Tu Fei Yuan?"
"Yes."
"Hey! Don't you two discuss and exclude me! I have cat rights too!" Tu Fei Yuan meowed.
"Will it be alright if Tu Tu and I go with you?"
"Mhm, I'll ask Du Qingyi later. Her ability will probably be very helpful."
Memory reading could potentially extract Jun Wuchen's memories directly, thus obtaining evidence and spreading it throughout the entire Chinese Spirit Hunter Guild.
"You three..."
Duan Chen looked at Sun Xiaoxiao and the other two girls. Although they looked expectant, the capital was no ordinary place. Spirit users were everywhere. If they were to follow, it might not be safe for them.
"Wait here for my news. You might be needed, but the capital is a bit dangerous for you. You can come after receiving an order."
"Tch—"
"Jia Yunlian..."
Duan Chen had no arrangements for her.
"I can go. If you encounter people from Su Cheng and can't show yourself, I can."
Duan Chen's eyes lit up.
"Good, then I'll go discuss it with Du Qingyi first."
After all, she was from the Bing Cheng Spirit Hunter Guild, not Duan Chen's teammate or subordinate, so he had to discuss it with her to see if she agreed.
From You Jiawei, he learned that Du Qingyi seemed to be at Geng Weibin's house.
"You're going to see the boss?"
Having had her ability copied without her knowledge, You Jiawei's attitude towards Duan Chen wasn't very good.
Beside her, the sisters Fang Xin and Fang Yi, who were working at the front desk, kept giggling and whispering, discussing what exactly Duan Chen had done to offend their sister Weiwei.
Duan Chen also felt a bit embarrassed. He scratched his head and said, "There's something I need her help with. Could you please contact her for me?"
"Hmph."
You Jiawei reluctantly called Du Qingyi.
"The boss said for you to go to Geng Weibin's house to find her. By the way, Geng Weibin also wants to thank you for this."
"Alright, thank you. And regarding your ability... I apologize."
You Jiawei's expression softened slightly.
"Forget it. Anyway, when you use it, it's more powerful than when I use it. But from now on, never use my special ability in front of me!"
"Okay." Duan Chen broke out in a cold sweat.
He really wasn't good at dealing with women.
Upon arriving at Geng Weibin's house, the person who opened the door seemed to be Geng Bing, as always.
"Mr. Bai." She inclined her head slightly.
"You're here?"
"Yes, hello."
Geng Weibin laughed heartily, "You're too kind, please sit. The cleanup in Bing Cheng this time wouldn't have been possible without the Spirit Hunter Guild and your mercenary group. I still need to thank you properly, and yet you're being so polite."
Hearing this, Duan Chen's smile also relaxed considerably.
"What is it you need me for?"
Du Qingyi had a strawberry milkshake on her desk. She took a sip and asked calmly.
"There's something I need your help with."
"Oh?"
Even in front of Geng Weibin, Duan Chen didn't hesitate. He explained the entire situation.
Du Qingyi had already learned about it from You Jiawei, so her expression remained calm. Geng Weibin's reaction, however, was somewhat telling. He let out a cold snort, his voice chilling.
"Those people in the capital, not a single one of them is clean."
From his words, it seemed that the city lords of many cities were already dissatisfied with the overbearing methods of the capital.
Duan Chen could read minds, so Geng Weibin's thoughts were not hidden from him. It was precisely because of this that he dared to tell Geng Weibin the truth.
"If evidence is indeed collected, I can be responsible for helping you spread it."
Geng Weibin was a humble person and had good relationships with many city lords. This matter wouldn't be difficult for him.
"Then, Miss Du, can you help me with this?"
"Yes, don't forget, I owe you a life."