Chapter 175: Bone Secret Manual (Seeking Monthly Votes)

November 7th, Saturday night.

Outside Green Forest City, inside an abandoned factory.

"This should be the second gathering convened by 'the Gentleman' since the Green Forest tragedy, right?"

Aaron, in the identity of 'Rapier', passed the inspection of the hunchbacked doorman and walked into the factory hall.

The surroundings were very empty, with only a few figures wearing robes and hoods standing sporadically.

'No long table, no stools... feels like the quality has dropped quite a bit...'

Aaron sighed inwardly, watching Clark purchase two antiques said to be from the Dark Ages.

Another tall, thin man spoke in a hoarse voice.

'I know, it's a pity I can't sell it...' 'White Dove' Liliyat sighed in her heart.

Clark and Bruce, watching this scene, were secretly wondering who exactly was the Extraordinary of the 'Mystery' pathway.

"Deal!"

Aaron fell into deep thought: 'After obtaining the protection of the Spirit of Delusion and having no worries, is Liliyat preparing to open the Second Primordial Substance? Hmm, she should have knowledge of the Second Primordial Substance in her inheritance; I wonder if the Third Primordial Substance is incomplete...'

Aaron did not attend the last gathering because he encountered that Leisinuo and unfortunately missed the gathering time.

"Because... Roberts ultimately seemed to die at the hands of a high-level existence of the 'Underworld' pathway!" 'The Gentleman' smiled: "This is top-secret intelligence!"

Aaron's thoughts turned rapidly, and a smile appeared on his face: "Deal!"

'The Gentleman' chuckled: "I know a part of it, hmm, this news is worth 300 Pounds. Do you want to discuss it publicly or privately?"

More than ten minutes later, 'the Gentleman' holding a candlestick walked slowly into the factory, looked around, and his voice was soft and magnetic: "We can begin!"

"I want to purchase... detailed intelligence on the water plant explosion case. The price is negotiable."

"I have a Human-Face Mushroom, well-preserved, 220 Pounds!"

Mastering the 'Underworld' inheritance of the Sotos Family, he knew very well the requirements and abilities for promotion in this lineage: 'After 'Spirit Servant', it should be 'Medium', the Third Primordial Substance is 'Dying One', and the Fourth Primordial Substance is 'Evil Spirit'... Liliyat walking this path to the Third Primordial Substance is fine, but for the Fourth Primordial Substance, perhaps I should let her switch pathways. After all, for a young girl to become an undead is too much of a pity...'

However, compared to the other party, it's hard to say who is more unlucky...

At this moment, an old woman's voice sounded; it was the old witch from the previous gathering.

At this time, the tall, thin man who asked the question earlier spoke: "Contaminated Spirit Material is worthless, I can include it as a freebie... I have a book in my hand, titled 'Bone Secret Manual'. It records a piece of hidden history in the past, as well as sporadic Extraordinary knowledge... If you are an ordinary person, you can even obtain the key to 'Extraordinary' by reading it... Of course, such books are often very dangerous, don't blame me for not warning you. Hmm, it's worth 1000 Pounds!"

"What do you mean it wasn't the Investigation Bureau who made the move?"

"It is well known that... Archbishop Roberts fell and was promoted to a Non-human Existence... But he was still secretly plotting a conspiracy, wanting to contaminate the city's water source... Hmm, I don't know the specific situation, but fortunately, the Investigation Bureau learned of this intelligence in time and chose to raid the water plant!"

He appeared very wealthy and generous, which indeed tempted quite a few people.

'Hmm, I can pay attention to collecting relevant knowledge in the future...'

At this time, 'White Dove' Liliyat spoke first.

"Cough cough... I need items rich in historical heritage... Of course, no expensive art pieces."

Liliyat readily agreed, and both sides exchanged items quickly, both appearing quite satisfied.

He glanced slightly and found 'Knowledge' Clark and 'Apprentice' Bruce. After the two sides greeted each other with their eyes, a few more people walked in at the door.

After collecting a tax from the 'Bone Worship Society' side, his hands were immediately much more affluent, and he spoke with more confidence.

"I have both Spirit Material and secret knowledge."

He chuckled and said in a calm tone: "I need materials rich in 'Light' Spirituality, contaminated ones are fine too... Besides that, I am very interested in history, and I am purchasing documents that record the history of the 'Inner World'... The price is negotiable."

"There are more people this time than last time. I will reiterate the rules: there is no secret trading session. Those who want to trade should do so directly under our gaze... After the trading session, we can begin information exchange."

The old witch couldn't help but ask.

Because there were few people, it was soon Aaron's turn.

Miss 'White Dove' saw 'Rapier', her eyes lit up, and she nodded slightly in greeting.

'Clark seems to have become a bit poorer, funds are tight recently, because he has to train an apprentice?'

"Make it public!"

'Cleric' Nicholas and 'White Dove' Liliyat were both among them.

"I need a Human-Face Mushroom, I can pay in Pounds!"

Of course, she didn't know that 'Rapier' was Mr. Yasuo, the God's Messenger, but she knew that 'Rapier' had already joined the Invisible Cult and was one of their own.

He took a thick wallet from his bosom, counted out one thousand Pounds in cash, handed it to the tall, thin man, and obtained a small calfskin box from his hand. After opening it, it contained several pieces of Spirit Material and a book with a pale cover.

'Human-Face Mushroom, this seems to be a type of material needed for the 'Spirit Servant' to open the Second Primordial Substance ritual...'

This Aaron, showing interest in Secret History, it would be a pity not to walk the 'Mystery' path.

'Hearing from Mr. Yasuo, 'Rapier' had a mission last time and failed to attend the organization's gathering. Now he should have finished it, right?'

Aaron watched coldly and found that there were far fewer participants than at the underground gathering; the others didn't know if they had fled or been caught by the Investigation Bureau.

He added some details and received a satisfied reply from the tall, thin man, as well as 300 Pounds in banknotes.

The tall, thin man made a surprising decision. He looked around and snorted: "I believe you all can help me verify the truth. Of course, it would be even better if there are additions..."

'The Gentleman' sighed: "There were at least six non-human combatants that day, or more... In the end, Roberts was shot dead in a street alley, but it wasn't the Investigation Bureau who made the move!"

Clark coughed and stated his needs.

''Bone Secret Manual'? Sounds like the style of the flesh-and-blood route, Lotus Eater or Bone Worship Society, or some other secret organization and ancient Cult? Hmm, the former is more likely... However, if you dare to give it, I dare to accept it!'

Liliyat did not show a familiar attitude but found a corner and waited quietly for the gathering to begin.

After this transaction was completed, Aaron immediately felt some greedy gazes and couldn't help but rub his fingers.

Hmm, if some unlucky guy bumps into me, perhaps there will be a place to reimburse tonight's expenses.

(End of chapter)