[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-secret-buyer":3,"chapter-secret-buyer-secret-buyer-chapter-160":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Secret Buyer",{"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},1758819,2324,"Chapter 160 - 133: The Person Who Shouldn’t Have Appeared (2)","secret-buyer-chapter-160",160,"\u003Cp>\"First of all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng chuckled and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not a Law Enforcement Captain, and secondly.....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He became a little more serious:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unless necessary, don’t reveal our sibling relationship to outsiders for now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, revealing it wouldn’t be a big deal; over half a month had passed and the Investigation Bureau hadn’t taken any action—it was understandable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The operation in Jiangzhou, probably only a handful of people in the Investigation Bureau knew about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They wouldn’t even pay attention to an ordinary ’citizen’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to be safe.....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Xiaoxi was somewhat confused but still nodded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about Second Uncle and them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’re doing well, living in Chongyang City. Speaking of which, why are you here in Chongyang?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng asked curiously. Lin Changle had already sent him the relevant information. That old lady was no ordinary person. In a way, she could be described as ’having great divine abilities’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’s the honorary vice chancellor of Golden University, one of the Golden Province’s people of the year, with protégés and subordinates spread across various cities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she had no Martial Arts Cultivation, she had to be met by the Governor several times a year, and occasionally people from the Capital came, all wanting to meet her personally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you wanted to compare her, that old lady was like an academician in a past life, and not just any ordinary academician.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What exactly does the Research Institute study.....?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Xiaoxi shrugged:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not really sure either, seems like it’s a routine survey of something..... ’Dimensional Overlap Point’?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Different Dimension?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng raised an eyebrow:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What exactly does your research institute do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A lot of things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although there was a confidentiality obligation, Zhang Xiaoxi didn’t hide it:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I haven’t participated in any specific projects yet, but I had a glance, and the projects in the institute are many.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s Divine Realm research, Different Dimension measurements..... All things that aren’t easy to understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pausing for a moment, she smacked her lips and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The most important project at the moment is this Dimensional Overlap Point, but I don’t know much about it, just heard Xue mention it a couple of times.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng’s eyes widened a bit; no wonder the research institute was filled with ordinary mortals, but with such high status!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t help but ask:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What did Xue say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Xiaoxi grinned and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xue said that the Dimensional Overlap Point is an extremely important thing, something related to the so-called ’Celestial Human’, a necessary requirement for promotion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This overlap point appears randomly; every year the research institute has to survey various places.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng’s expression became solemn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Celestial Human’, the sixth major realm, and also the peak of the Human Path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Advancing further, wouldn’t it be the domain of Deities?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dimensional overlap.....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t understand the specifics, but just hearing the term, he could guess some things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Celestial Human’, to become a deity, needed to enter a Different Dimension?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or was it something else?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While his thoughts were running wild, Zhang Fusheng saw another girl who had previously supported Elder Yu walking over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiaoxi, Xiaoxi, still catching up with your friend?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl smiled happily and nodded politely to the ’Law Enforcement Captain’:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chen Qingxue, Xiaoxi’s friend.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello.\" Zhang Fusheng also nodded slightly at her, while his mind was already contemplating how to pull that Elder Yu into the High Heaven Association.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These research types of people, themselves without great power, might not have formal authority but must have a complex network of connections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus, with those special research projects from the institute.....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Zhang Fusheng’s mind, Elder Yu’s importance was almost on par with a Golden Legislator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Qingxue was chatting casually with Zhang Xiaoxi when a young man walked over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You must be Captain Zhang?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man took a good look at Zhang Fusheng and said blandly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m Lu Quanrui, Elder Yu’s student.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He specifically emphasized the word ’student’, glancing intentionally or unintentionally at Zhang Xiaoxi and Chen Qingxue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fewer the students of a teacher, the better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a pause, Lu Quanrui scrutinized Zhang Fusheng again and continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder Yu will be staying in Chongyang City for at least half a month. During this time, I’ll be the one coordinating the itinerary with Captain Zhang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng came to his senses and waved his hand:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll arrange for someone else to connect with you later. I won’t be following all the time; I’ll drop by occasionally.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Quanrui was taken aback, what does this mean? Temporarily changing the person, and occasionally dropping by?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His brows furrowed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean, changing the security selection temporarily? Occasionally dropping by..... Captain Zhang, do you take Elder Yu’s safety so lightly?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng gave this young man an odd look:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, it’s just that I have other business to attend to.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Other business to attend to?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Quanrui repeated. Originally, it was not a big deal,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but since this Captain Zhang was a friend of Zhang Xiaoxi, he didn’t mind making things a little difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The teacher seemed to be getting a little close to this new researcher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave a cold laugh:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before coming here, I specifically phoned your headquarters’ Director He, and Director He said things would be arranged properly..... Seems that’s not the case, might be necessary to call Director He and ask.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man pronounced the words ’Director He’ heavily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Xiaoxi’s expression changed, a Director..... isn’t that going to get her little brother in trouble?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quickly spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Lu.....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Address by the title during work!\" Lu Quanrui looked at Zhang Xiaoxi without a hint of politeness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Xiaoxi’s face froze, as if looking at a fool while observing this young man:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lu..... Expert Assistant?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Quanrui’s expression became a bit awkward; well, addressing by title did sound a bit bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He snorted, casting a sidelong glance at the perplexed Zhang Fusheng:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain Zhang, will you communicate with Director He yourself, or should I?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was already anticipating the guy’s panic-stricken look. A Law Enforcement Captain, High-Refined Martial Artist..... So what?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wouldn’t he still be under his control?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Quanrui enjoyed this ’lower defeating higher’ pleasure, so he made sure to tag along whenever the research institute went out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng also looked at Lu Quanrui like he was a fool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy was pretty lucky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When I left home this morning, I chewed two pieces of Calming Tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not that, but why does this guy, with no cultivation, act as if his brain is filled with Tribulation Qi and his soul is suffused with harshness?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng yawned:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Suit yourself, go ahead and make your call. Also, it’d be best if you lower your voice; I’m afraid I might not resist just slapping you dead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Quanrui was taken aback, both shocked and angry, just about to reprimand when he met the young man’s calm eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He involuntarily shivered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Quanrui took two steps back, his face turning pale, and lowered his voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll call Director He right away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned and left, filled with rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just at this time, with a ’ding’, the elevator door opened, and an elderly janitor slowly pushed a cart over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he passed the three of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old janitor instinctively turned his head for a glance, meeting Zhang Fusheng’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They both paused in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Ghost Chai?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You guys go rest first, I’ll check on the security work.\" Zhang Fusheng said to the worried Zhang Xiaoxi, waiting for the two girls to return to their room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then looked at Old Ghost Chai, who had a bewildered expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you doing here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Ghost Chai adjusted the janitor’s cap on his head:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh, Master Mingyue asked me to come help you out, I just got to Chongyang and took a side gig along the way.....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Side gig?\" Zhang Fusheng raised an eyebrow: \"What side gig?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Assassination, people from the Source Point Research Institute.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Ghost Chai said as if it were a matter of course:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Black Eye checked it out, it’s actually a bounty issued by your grandmaster.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng’s expression tensed.\u003C\u002Fp>",1350,"2026-06-08T09:33:25.352Z",1,"novelbin.me","2c9ea754abedb2a8b0d7694f1f1fdc3861b347b82d320a9ab143ac5433d5a767","secret-buyer-chapter-361","secret-buyer-chapter-360",547,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsecret-buyer-cover.jpg"]