Chapter 268: Investigation (600+ added)

Aaron looked at that cocoon, his pupils instantly turning pure white.

"Indeed, it is a relic of a Non-human Existence on the 'Pupa' path..."

"However..."

His gaze seemed to pierce through the cocoon, seeing a half-transformed, half-insect, half-human monster inside.

That monster had a silkworm-like body, but its head was human, its eyes were entirely brown, and its facial muscles were incomparably ferocious.

"Ah!"

Inside the reception hall, Aaron deliberately let out a miserable cry and covered his eyes.

This Non-human Existence possessed quite good channels; unfortunately, he could not continue to seek purchases, otherwise the lies he had fabricated would be exposed.

After all, the 'Bone Statue' was a famous Non-human Grade Magical Item, and its origins were somewhat troublesome, making it unsuitable for trade.

After the transaction was completed, the 'Cocoon Person' left immediately, acting quite Mysterious.

"Mr. Halsey, thank you for your help."

This Zoulun was something he had only managed to borrow from Manager Baerjin after pledging two weeks of his salary, and a detective was clearly more intimidating than a bar waiter.

At the same moment.

However, 'Roberts's Magical Insect Box' could guarantee a clean origin, and its value far exceeded that of a contaminated relic.

"The negative effects of this Magical Item are too severe!" the 'Cocoon Person' Instinctively shook their head: "If I exchange it, I would be at too much of a loss."

Seeming to notice someone following, that lady walked even faster.

If he were to bring out a third piece, Lord Halsey would probably go crazy...

Halsey looked at Aaron with a smile, feeling even more solemn in his heart.

He felt a pain in his heart and continued to monitor.

No matter how intense the mental pollution and imprints were, they were nothing to the 'Spirit of Falsehood', and could only serve as raw materials for him to manufacture special bullets.

In fact, after confirming it, he was prepared to acquire this relic.

"Lying!"

The 'Cocoon Person' remained unmoved, only a trace of mockery in their eyes.

William approached a few steps and whispered: "Isabet is missing, I want to find her."

"Then... what is your price?" the 'Cocoon Person' asked with slight anticipation.

Furthermore, Halsey also knew he possessed a Non-human Grade Magical Item that could command insects, and with the 'Nüwu Guazhui', that made two! At this moment, he was likely suspecting that Aaron was an Extraordinary from some major faction.

Aaron turned to thank Halsey: "The next batch of cabinets is finished, I will send them over as soon as possible."

William was wrapped in a black overcoat, wearing a hat with the brim pulled low, gazing at the small church: "Religious site... this is the only one nearby."

Mrs. Xiuge covered her mouth: "She... she went to the countryside to get married."

William followed immediately.

Indeed, if the relic in his hand were crafted into a Magical Item, the negative effects would likely be quite severe, and that would also include the Craftsman's forging and other material costs.

Because its negative effects were so small they could almost be ignored, yet it was exceptionally practical, it was absolutely the kind of Magical Item that secret organizations craved most, the kind that could be passed down for generations as a trump card!

But Aaron was unwilling; he was quite used to using the insect box, and trading it like this would be too much of a loss.

The entire transaction process was witnessed by Mr. Halsey.

Aaron introduced: "And it has the negative effect of slightly tampering with the user's faith and body... Of course, this influence can be attempted to be avoided, such as having a woman hold it, and immediately transferring it to the next holder after a certain number of uses, and so on..."

He was willing to come, so he naturally had a strong inclination to trade. Finally, the 'Cocoon Person' spoke: "At the very least, you need to subsidize me 5000 pounds!"

Halsey hurriedly stepped forward, staring vigilantly at the 'Cocoon Person'.

After much thought, it was best to trade away the deceptive 'Nüwu Guazhui'.

Aaron seemed to sense Halsey's emphasis and sighed silently.

"Isabet?"

William took a deep breath and began to break into a jog.

The 'Cocoon Person' fell into silence.

Facing Halsey's vague probing, Aaron feigned being unfathomable, while in his heart, he began to make plans...

The cold wind whistled; although there were street lamps on the street, they had long been destroyed, and no one from the City Hall came to repair them.

"Save..."

When the 'Nüwu Guazhui' appeared, it immediately attracted the gazes of Halsey and the 'Cocoon Person'.

Aaron bargained with a smile, finally confirming a trade of 3000 pounds plus the 'Nüwu Guazhui' for that relic of the 'Pupa'.

Aaron waved his hand, first thanking Halsey, then looking at the 'Cocoon Person': "This is indeed a Non-human Relic, but it contains intense mental pollution inside!"

But William directly revealed the holster at his waist, causing Mrs. Xiuge's expression to change miserably.

Lower City District, Mary Street Church.

"I'm fine..."

Seeing this scene, Mrs. Xiuge immediately wanted to shout.

Finally, half an hour later, an elderly woman wearing tattered clothes walked out of the church, her behavior somewhat furtive.

Aaron smiled bitterly: "That is indeed the case... Fortunately, I am a 'Craftsman' and am not prepared to swallow it to advance... If it is just for crafting Magical Items, there is no need to worry too much about the internal pollution..."

"Don't be afraid, I am a friend of Isabet, a... uh... a detective!"

"Gelin, how are you?"

"Let us each take a step back, 1500 pounds is a fair price..."

"Of course!" the 'Cocoon Person' replied without surprise: "If the mental imprint and pollution contained within it were not strong, our Cult would have long since used it to cultivate a Transmutation High Priest; why would we bring it here to trade?"

The 'Bell of Funeral Sounds' and the 'Truth Balance' in Liliyat's hands would inevitably attract the Investigation Bureau once revealed, and Aaron still had great use for them, so they could not be traded either.

Aaron took out a piece of jewelry that looked like a pendant; it was exactly the 'Nüwu Guazhui'!

A relic of a Non-human Existence, it could no longer be measured by Pounds.

"This relic of yours also carries intense corruption; even if the crafting is successful, it will be difficult to resolve, and the negative effects might be even more severe!" Aaron smiled slightly: "The value of these two items is basically equivalent. You should trust the judgment of a 'Craftsman'. Of course, because I am the one seeking to purchase it, I am willing to make a concession. How about compensating you with another 1000 Pounds?"

"Isabet..."

"Using this Non-human Grade Magical Item can allow one to obtain Extraordinary Abilities related to shadows, flames, and flesh; they are all very powerful..."

'Only 'Shadow' and 'Tower' remain... The requirements for the Ritual should also start being prepared.'

The former walked in the gray zone, so carrying firearms on one's person was also a very reasonable behavior.

"That's good, I wish you success."

"What do you think of it?"

William felt a pang of pain in his heart and immediately drew his Zoulun: "Come with me, do not attempt to call for help, otherwise you can see whether you run faster or my gun is faster..."

In reality, William had only just undergone crash training for firearms this afternoon, but hitting a close-range target was still not much of a problem.

In fact, the lady's lie and her fleeting panic immediately made William realize that the other party was related to Isabet's death!

(End of this chapter)