Chapter 697: – Noble's Token

Just using intuition, everyone knows the core point from before the year definitely has good stuff.

But breaking in is unrealistic, and there's also a Demonic Qi Suppression Effect, so giving up isn't an option either.

Su Sheng glanced at his level: 59.

In theory, except under special circumstances, any monster no more than 10 levels above you cannot detect your stealth.

And these Demon Race patrol squads have no 70‑level members; the highest is 69, which is exactly 10 levels above him.

But according to the data compiled by Zhang Zhi, the ordinary Demon Race patrol squads are generally only level 68, a tiny fraction at 67, and very few reach 69.

As long as his stealth doesn't enter the hate range of a 69‑level patrol, in theory it won't be detected.

Shall we gamble?

If I were just one level higher, I could slip in safely.

Betting!

Su Sheng gritted his teeth and immediately activated the Cheetah stance of his shoes, vanishing outright in the dim surroundings.

Then Su Sheng, still in stealth, approached cautiously.

Although in stealth, to guard against the 69‑level demon soldiers mixed in the patrol, Su Sheng naturally didn't make any big moves.

Su Sheng walked stop‑and‑go along, watching the alternating patterns of the Demon Race patrol squads.

After about four or five minutes, Su Sheng had advanced roughly a third of the distance.

But a problem lay ahead.

That spot had flowerbeds on both sides, though the plants had long since withered.

Because of the two flowerbeds, the path to the main gate in the middle became rather narrow.

On that stretch, the patrol demon soldiers split into two squads, left and right, crossing each other back and forth.

Most importantly, this is the junction of the inner and outer courtyards of the front hall.

In short, there are always two demon‑soldier patrol squads advancing on either side here!

To pass this spot, one must go right through the middle, i. e., between the two patrol squads.

But because the passage is narrow, anyone passing through will inevitably enter the hate range of the patrol squads on both sides.

Fearing the 69‑level patrol demon soldiers, anyone would avoid them if possible.

However, the current situation forces entry into the hate range.

As for walking straight through the flowerbeds… seeing that the barren beds were only a thin layer of loose soil, Su Sheng abandoned that plan outright.

One step there would leave a footprint, afraid they'd notice, right?

Don't underestimate these monsters' intelligence.

Looking left and right, Su Sheng couldn't think of any other way.

Reluctantly, Su Sheng could only take a step forward.

After probing, Su Sheng boldly stepped forward.

He could only gamble that no 69‑level demon soldier would pass by while he crossed.

For a while, the surrounding demon soldiers seemed oblivious, continuing their patrols as usual.

This spot was already within their hate range.

It seemed there were no 69‑level demon soldiers nearby for now.

Press on…

Meanwhile…

On the other side.

"There's a BOSS here, but I don't know its rank; there's a door behind it, and I feel there's good stuff behind the door."

One of the assassin members posted a screenshot in the Team Channel.

A massive puppet stood in front of a doorway, the great door visibly shattered.

A thin strand of light seeped out from the blasted door.

"I'm a Chasing Wind Thief, I'm coming now!"

At that moment, another member in the Team Channel replied instantly, saying he was nearby, not far.

Zhang Zhi noticed the situation here but hadn't reacted yet; he was waiting for more intel, since someone had already passed.

Meanwhile, Zhang Zhi glanced at Su Sheng's position.

What is the Chairman doing?

Soon, another Chasing Wind Thief member rendezvoused with the member who discovered the BOSS.

After they met, they began to discuss.

"I'm a Chasing Wind Thief, fast; I'll draw this BOSS's attention, see if you can slip in and grab the loot."

"Alright, no problem."

The two instantly agreed.

The Chasing Wind Thief leapt up and thrust two daggers.

Clack clack clack~

The puppet BOSS activated immediately.

Combat Puppet (Elite Boss)

Level: 65

HP:??

Attack:??

Defense:??

…

…

Run!

The Chasing Wind Thief dragged the puppet BOSS and ran away.

Then the assassin member who first discovered the BOSS felt the position of the door.

Then…

Frustrated to find it wouldn't open.

It indicates that a key is needed.

But after approaching, one can see through the broken gate that there is orange light inside.

"Jishi! We can't get in here; the BOSS is likely to have to be knocked out!"

"There is orange light inside."

At the same time, accompanied by a screenshot.

"Received, I'll check on reallocating personnel."

Zhang Zhi replied immediately.

"Dungeon time remaining: 3 hours 55 minutes, nearby squads…"

"Team Seven, Team Eight, go to support; nearby assassins also hurry over."

"Others, go to the location, start the monster first; Team Six nods, heads toward the coordinates… direction, rush over to rendezvous."

…

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Noble's token. Theft of authority (red)

Special item.

Description: After use, one can extract a corresponding‑level Exploration Order from the shattered Territory Stone.

Exploration Order: After use, obtain the construction qualification of the corresponding level for a settlement.

Usage condition: Chairman

Required reputation: 100,000.

"It really is a good thing, but would you be so kind?"

Xuan Yuan Hua Di looked at the Qiancheng Gongzi before him, his expression half‑smiling, and said.

He had just defected the Imperial Dynasty, snatching an Alliance Charter straight from Qiancheng Muxue's hands.

Logically, the people of Qiancheng Muxue should hate him to death now.

Yet the Qiancheng Gongzi still came through the Imperial Dynasty and confronted him.

He even showed him this legendary item.

Ye Tianzi's face also looked a bit unpleasant, back‑stabbing an ally… whatever the reason, there was something…

It is estimated that in the future the Imperial Dynasty can only cooperate with the Shenhua Guild; applications for alliances from other guilds will be rejected.

But there's nothing that can be done…

This is a decision made by the conglomerate's top management.

Because the conglomerate behind the Imperial Dynasty, in its main business, has a hierarchical relationship with the Xuan Yuan Conglomerate.

The conglomerate behind the Imperial Dynasty, to some extent, is merely hitching a ride on the Xuan Yuan Conglomerate…

If the Xuan Yuan Conglomerate cuts off this side's business, the conglomerate behind the Imperial Dynasty would see one‑quarter to nearly one‑third of its market value evaporate instantly.

So…

Ye Tianzi felt very aggrieved.

But there was no way out; the Xuan Yuan Conglomerate… is simply too massive.

"Of course I won't give it to you for free; I have two conditions." The Qiancheng Gongzi looked at Xuan Yuan Hua Di and said.

"I'm indeed a bit interested in this thing; tell me what conditions."

Xuan Yuan Hua Di remained nonchalant, as if everything were under his control.

Just a bunch of old‑school ruffians; even the Wei Family Conglomerate is nothing before the Xuan Yuan Conglomerate…

Huaxia's top conglomerate is not just an empty name.