Chapter 52: Is This So Exciting?
The dome and ground of this space have a height difference of nearly twenty meters, approximately fifty meters wide, and extend over a kilometer in depth. It’s unclear whether the foundation for Torch Tower was not dug deep enough to discover this space, or if it was intentionally preserved under Zhang Shuisheng’s covert operation.
Above the dome, several high-wattage lights shine, while on both sides, thick concrete walls are lined with solidified spell formulas that isolate spirit energy fluctuations and provide soundproofing.
As they exit from the elevator, they are greeted by a high platform, with a main path extending forward, flanked by several black SUVs. In front of each vehicle, three to five people dressed in black formal attire, holding various spirit energy items, stand in the open space.
Although wearing a professional outfit consisting of a small suit and knee-length skirt was acceptable for Jumeng, she initially rejected the idea of making Luxianbei wear something similar.
This attire not only lacked comfort but also carried an inexplicable sense of shame.
However, when she followed Zhang Sheng into the enormous underground space transformed from an air raid shelter and saw her “new colleagues” dressed in the same fashion, she felt it was somewhat acceptable.
Everyone was dressed in a similar style; even if she had to wear a bikini, it wouldn’t matter much.
Moreover, upon seeing the spirit energy items in the hands of those “new colleagues,” her attention was already focused on selecting them.
Although she didn’t know what their so-called important operation was aimed at, Luxianbei had already prepared to seize the spirit energy items in the ensuing chaos…
It’s a rare occasion for her to come here, and with everyone being so well-connected, how could she not take advantage?
Leading Luxianbei and Jumeng, Zhang Sheng stopped in front of the high platform, raised his hand, and said, “Hurry up and move over. The chairman is coming soon. Before that, you’d better stay quietly in your designated spots.”
After saying that, he ignored both of them, turned around, and confidently walked up onto the high platform.
Watching Zhang Sheng’s departing figure, Jumeng rolled her eyes and instinctively raised her hand, wanting to give him the middle finger. At that moment, Luxianbei grabbed her wrist, stopping her from making an impulsive move.
“Don’t act up. Our identities now are someone’s subordinates, and as subordinates, we need to maintain a subordinate’s appearance.”
Jumeng glanced at Luxianbei from the corner of her eye and huffed, “Hmph, he’s lucky.”
Before coming to Torch Tower, they had carefully watched the relevant video materials prepared by the Void.
Recalling the appearances of “Manager Sha” and her colleagues from the video, the two made no effort to find their designated positions near the middle of the main path.
One must admit that the tall and slightly hunchbacked Manager Sha was indeed indifferent to his subordinates, just as described in the Void’s video materials.
When Luxianbei and Jumeng, two unfamiliar faces, appeared, he only glanced at them a little longer before looking away, returning to fiddling with the small gadget in his hand, too lazy even to ask them a question.
What’s the point of asking about the fodder?
After tonight, if they were lucky enough to survive, there was a high probability they would end up in the Three Gorges Psychiatric Hospital, locked up by the Siye Society until they were observed and cleared as harmless, only then would they regain their freedom.
Arriving at the so-called “designated spot” mentioned by Zhang Sheng, the two, like all the other people in black, fell into a prolonged wait.
Waiting for Zhang Shuisheng’s arrival.
“d*mn it, I’m so bored…” Jumeng grumbled in a voice only the two could hear.
Luxianbei glanced at Jumeng from the corner of her eye and replied softly, “Just bear with it; it’ll be over soon.”
Jumeng frowned and asked, “Why do you seem so adaptable to this situation?”
“If you’ve endured nine years of compulsory education followed by three years of high school, you’d adapt too,” Luxianbei shrugged.
Flag-raising ceremony, how about that?
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On the other side, Jiujie Street.
After parting ways with Luxianbei, Dorethea strolled around the Guanyin Bridge pedestrian street for a while, tasting many delicious foods that she never dared to think about, let alone see, until her little stomach felt a bit painful. By the time she decided to head home, it was already evening.
As the lights began to glow, the prosperity and clamor of Jiujie started to become evident. Young men and women gathered on the streets like nocturnal creatures, waiting for nightfall to begin tonight’s “hunting.”
Most are hunting for romance, kissing others, while a small minority are hunting for life, feasting on others’ flesh and bl**d…
Arriving in front of CHARMCLUB, Dorethea frowned at the “Closed for Business Today” sign hanging at the entrance.
Why on earth would they close for business?
How much money would they lose by not opening for one night?
As a poor girl from a small town, she was particularly sensitive to such money-losing matters.
While she contemplated this, a series of sharp sounds of high heels clicking against the ground came from behind her. Following the sound, she saw several beautiful and enchanting women dressed in so-called club attire approaching.
From a distance, Dorethea could smell the alluring scent of witches emanating from one of the women.
She knew these women; Zhang Yu mentioned them before, saying they were members of the atmosphere group at CHARMCLUB, and their contribution was significant in selling so much liquor every night.
She understood the routine all too well; in her perception, the bunny girl dealers at Dream Come True Entertainment City did similar work.
Seeing the women approaching, Dorethea slightly shifted to the side to let them pass, a hint of disdain flashing through her eyes.
She didn’t like urban legends about witches. She always felt they relied on their looks for a living, lacking integrity.
Although her teacher was also an urban legend about witches, there was a clear difference between the two.
It’s like perfume; there’s a difference between a heartwarming scent and an overpowering one, right?
Who could say her teacher, who dared to confront the Big Boss, lacked integrity? Dorethea thought.
As the women passed by her, seemingly ignoring Dorethea and the closed sign at CHARMCLUB, they pushed open the unlocked door and flung aside the soundproof curtain to walk inside directly.
Seeing this, Dorethea was momentarily taken aback, looking puzzled.
Strange, weren’t they supposed to be closed for business tonight?
Why were these bunnies… atmosphere group members going in?
Thinking this, she followed a few women into CHARMCLUB and was met with an unexpected scene.
Dreamy lights, men and women gathered on the dance floor, the aroma of alcohol wafting through the air… What she saw was just like the first time she came here, completely unlike a place that had closed for business.
“Oh? You’re back? Just in time; tonight might be an important lesson for your internship.”
Zhang Yu’s voice rang out, and Dorethea turned to see him, her gaze lingering on him for a few seconds before looking back at the door, “I saw the entrance…”
“Oh, that?” Zhang Yu chuckled, “Tonight we are indeed not open to the public. What you see now are all members of the Solar Eclipse Society under my command, gathered here for an important operation tonight.”
“Important operation?” Dorethea tilted her head, “Mr. Phoenix didn’t mention anything about an important operation before.”
If I had known earlier, I would have told my teacher… Dorethea added in her mind.
“Well…” Zhang Yu sighed as he explained, “This important operation belongs to an urgent circumstance; Mr. Phoenix might not have expected that during your internship, something like this would happen, so he didn’t inform you in advance, right?”
“So…” Dorethea frowned, “What exactly is this important operation about?”
“It’s all the good work of my uncle,” Zhang Yu sighed. “Sigh! You attended the previous negotiations, so you should be aware of the situation at that time, right?”
Dorethea nodded.
Of course, she was aware, as that negotiation was essentially the period at the end of her own sentence.
“After the negotiation broke down, my uncle insisted on collaborating with the X God…” Zhang Yu continued, “Now, an important figure for the X God has fallen into the hands of the Siye Society and is locked up in the Three Gorges Psychiatric Hospital. My uncle tonight…”
“He wants to rescue them?” Dorethea’s eyes widened.
“That’s right,” Zhang Yu confirmed her guess. “So, to prevent a conflict between us in the Solar Eclipse Society and the Siye Society in Shancheng, we need to stop him.”
As he spoke, he turned and looked at the men and women on the dance floor, a smirk appearing on his lips.
“So, Miss Hathor, are you interested in leading a small team to participate in the operation?”
Dorethea, “…”
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“That old pervert! You don’t know; he even took the opportunity when no one was around to touch my b*tt last time.”
“Really? That’s terrible! I thought he just had a weird gaze, but I didn’t expect him to be so hands-on?”
“…”
Watching Luxianbei chatting merrily with the “new colleagues” she had known for less than ten minutes, Jumeng couldn’t help but twitch her mouth.
Touching butts…
How could she say such things without a change of expression?
While Jumeng was secretly criticizing, Luxianbei ended her chat with the “new colleagues” and returned to her side.
“Yeah, this Jennifer and Shandi are quite interesting.”
Jumeng, “…”
“Want me to introduce you to them?”
Jumeng’s face darkened as she said in a low voice, “d*mn it, who wants to know them!”
“Don’t be mad!” Luxianbei said nonchalantly, “I’m just trying to get closer to them.”
It is well known that gossiping about the boss together is one of the quickest ways to build a relationship, which also applies to teachers, relatives, etc.
Although there’s the risk of getting reported for this, Luxianbei doesn’t care.
“You don’t know, just in that brief moment, I gathered quite a lot of useful intel…”
“Like what?” Jumeng raised an eyebrow.
“For instance, that guy Zhang Shuisheng is not just collaborating with the X God, but it seems he’s also entangled with the Miracle Cult,” Luxianbei said. “And about tonight’s operation…”
Before she could finish her sentence, an old and hoarse voice came from the direction of the high platform.
“Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for gathering here tonight. Time is of the essence, so let’s begin discussing the details of tonight’s operation targeting the Three Gorges Psychiatric Hospital…”
“That’s it.” Luxianbei shrugged and added, “The Three Gorges Psychiatric Hospital is the territory of the Siye Society.”
Hearing this, Jumeng instantly perked up, her eyes shining, “Wow! Is it really that exciting?”
“It really is that exciting!” Luxianbei nodded, “Tonight, there’s going to be a good show…”
