[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-national-guardian-s-gone-and-we-re-done":3,"chapter-national-guardian-s-gone-and-we-re-done-national-guardian-s-gone-and-we-re-done-chapter-67":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","National Guardian's Gone and We're Done",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1743983,2228,"Chapter 67: Humans Are the Greatest Beings in the World","national-guardian-s-gone-and-we-re-done-chapter-67",67,"\u003Cp>The intense, pungent stench, like a corpse that had been rotting in a sewer for months,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>instantly assaulted the senses of Gao Yimin and Dai Ju, pulling them back to their terrifying memories of their time above the Demon Cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had smelled that unique stench of death many times above the Demon Cave, and each time it brought with it an unspeakable sense of dread and despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, as the stench washed over them again, their hearts seized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door was pushed open slowly, and a cold draft swept into the room, carrying with it that nauseating odor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A figure, at once familiar and yet strange, walked in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the sight of him, Gao Yimin and Dai Ju’s pupils contracted sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s you, Xiao Cangqing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two exclaimed almost simultaneously, their voices filled with utter shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Cangqing, dressed in a tailored casual suit, sat down elegantly on the sofa and crossed his legs, resuming his usual air of arrogant superiority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled at them, an unreadable glint in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I knew who you two were back when we were above the Demon Cave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Cangqing said lightly, a hint of smugness in his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yimin and Dai Ju exchanged a look, and both saw despair reflected in the other’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since Chu He had left the Great Jing Empire, Xiao Cangqing had become the undisputed strongest expert in the entire Empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with the power of the Evil Spirits augmenting them, they had no confidence whatsoever when facing an expert of Xiao Cangqing’s caliber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they fought Xiao Cangqing, even if they managed a lucky victory, they would be grievously wounded. Fleeing the Great Jing Empire would then become nearly impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dai Ju felt a pang of regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’If I’d known it would all happen so fast, I should have listened to Gao Yimin’s advice,’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’and escaped this dangerous place while we still could.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’But now, it was too late.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the terror on their faces, the corners of Xiao Cangqing’s mouth curled into an even more triumphant smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He loved seeing others reveal their fear and despair before him. It was the most silent form of praise, a testament to his power and the awe he inspired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are... are you the one Her Majesty the Queen sent to investigate us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yimin’s voice trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You two are rather lucky. I wasn’t sent by Ji Shengyue.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Cangqing’s voice was calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, a sliver of doubt crept into the minds of Gao Yimin and Dai Ju.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Cangqing was one of Ji Shengyue’s most trusted confidants, her right-hand man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet now, he referred to Ji Shengyue by her full name, without a single honorific.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This unusual way of addressing her sparked a bold speculation in their minds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could it be... you’re the mysterious person who sent us that letter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yimin asked, testing the waters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’If he weren’t the mysterious person, Xiao Cangqing wouldn’t have appeared before them with this kind of attitude.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Cangqing’s gaze wandered between them. \"I am not the mysterious person you’re referring to,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but I can tell you that the organization behind him is called the New World.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before I came here, I joined this New World Organization and became one of its members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It has gathered many people like you and me. Their strength is immense, and their ideals are ahead of our time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Humanity is the greatest species on this planet. The emergence of Evil Spirits wasn’t meant to destroy us, but to serve as a catalyst for our evolution—to make us stronger, more perfect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Cangqing’s words seemed to hold a certain magical charm,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>drawing his listeners irresistibly into the future he painted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood up, his gaze sweeping over them. \"The New World Organization said they had a surprise for you. Well, I am that surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s no need for you to run any longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that you’ve returned to the Great Jing Empire, I must assume my responsibility as the New World’s representative here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You now have two choices. You can either join me and become a member of the New World Organization,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>or you can choose to flee, scurrying around like headless chickens?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The New World Organization?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yimin and Dai Ju looked at each other, complex emotions flickering in their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As King-level experts, they were no strangers to the New World Organization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In many nations, the organization was considered a criminal enterprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Joining it meant turning your back on justice, with no chance of ever clearing your name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Cangqing had anticipated their reaction. \"Don’t tell me you’re still clinging to some foolish hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This world doesn’t leave room for the weak to get lucky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can choose to run, but running won’t solve the root of your problems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The New World Organization is your only destination.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fabric of his suit swayed with his movements. \"If you hesitate like this, even if you wanted to join, I’d have to seriously consider whether to accept you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the New World Organization doesn’t just accept anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even King-level experts, without sufficient wisdom and courage, are nothing but empty shells.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yimin’s gaze hardened. \"I’ll join.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dai Ju, don’t hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The New World Organization may be considered criminal by many nations, but the fact that it has endured for so many years proves its strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given our current situation, joining the New World Organization might be a good option.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, if the New World Organization can truly establish a foothold in the Great Jing Empire, we won’t have to live this life on the run anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dai Ju was taken aback for a moment, then nodded. \"You’re right. I’ll join.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she often felt lost, Gao Yimin’s words made her understand that this was her only choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dai Ju stared at Xiao Cangqing. \"I want to know your plan. Or rather, what is the New World Organization’s true purpose in sending you here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A playful, confident smile touched Xiao Cangqing’s lips. \"I came to the Great Jing Empire to be the New World Organization’s representative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s no turning back now. We have no choice but to raise the Slaughter Knife against the Great Jing Empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The investigation team sent by Ji Shengyue will be arriving soon. We must eliminate them first, then take firm control of Agarwood City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Shengyue and I go way back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That woman... she’s the type who won’t shed a tear until she sees the coffin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So there’s no need for us to sit down for a slow negotiation. The only way is to make her feel pain, despair, and utter collapse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then will she lower that proud head of hers and speak with us on equal terms.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they listened to Xiao Cangqing, a chill crept into the hearts of Gao Yimin and Dai Ju.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they also knew Ji Shengyue’s personality, and he was right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Gao Yimin’s phone buzzed twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took out her phone and saw a text message. It read: \"The investigation team from Her Majesty the Queen has arrived.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yimin held up the phone for Xiao Cangqing and Dai Ju to see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Cangqing glanced at the message. \"It seems it’s time to make our move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact that you received this message early means someone is helping you from the shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that case, let’s make good use of them. After all, to control all of Agarwood City, we’ll need pawns to clear the path for us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dai Ju’s brow furrowed. She asked anxiously, \"Did the New World Organization only send you? Aren’t there any other reinforcements?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The investigation team from Her Majesty the Queen is not to be underestimated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They aren’t just here to investigate; they’re here to capture Yimin and me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing Her Majesty the Queen, she’s probably determined to make an example of us to stabilize the situation in the country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This investigation team will be anything but ordinary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Cangqing patted Dai Ju’s shoulder reassuringly. \"You’ll see in a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter who Ji Shengyue has sent, I can handle them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he turned and walked out of the lounge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yimin gave Dai Ju a deep look and said in a low voice, \"You’re right not to underestimate Her Majesty the Queen,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but you also shouldn’t underestimate the New World Organization, or the Xiao Cangqing of today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That rotten stench... I suspect it’s coming from Xiao Cangqing’s own body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I think he’s probably become a host for the power of the Rotting Man, just like us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yimin followed in Xiao Cangqing’s footsteps and left the lounge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Thank you to my patron, Yaoyaolin, for the 588 Book Coins, and thank you to my patron, Last Goodnight, for the 100 Book Coins. Thank you both so much!!!]\u003C\u002Fp>",1467,"2026-06-06T16:46:32.086Z",1,"novelbin.me","26c5873a07b8fd39c933f3b668c4fa19554915c456fa7c289cc6fb8d9995a6e9","national-guardian-s-gone-and-we-re-done-chapter-68","national-guardian-s-gone-and-we-re-done-chapter-66",274,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnational-guardian-s-gone-and-we-re-done-cover.jpg"]