[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-secret-buyer":3,"chapter-secret-buyer-secret-buyer-chapter-56":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},1758955,2324,"Chapter 56: Buddha’s Mercy","secret-buyer-chapter-56",56,"\u003Cp>’Screech!!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pitch-black luxury car came to a sudden stop. The devotee sitting in the passenger seat adjusted his glasses and looked at the horrific scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Public Security Bureau was still ablaze, thick smoke billowing, surrounded by a growing number of corpses,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A ragged, bullet-riddled teenager stood silently, with a security officer kneeling in front of him, begging for mercy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please... don’t take the money. If I don’t kill for them, I’ll die!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sobbed and sniffled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll just be killed by the next person who accepts the money!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My wife is waiting for me to get home from work...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The teenager sighed softly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t kidnap me. Besides, none of you will die; you’ll all live forever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this inexplicable statement, the young security officer bewilderedly found that the world turned into a wasteland, with grim skeletons standing like a forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He too became a grim skeleton, his consciousness gradually dissipating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back to reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the teenager’s foot crush through the security officer’s chest, the devotee from the Green Gang in the luxury car twitched at the corner of his mouth:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go, immediately!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The driver snapped back to reality, slamming on the gas, the engine roared, but the tires spun in place, producing wisps of white smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Somehow, the teenager was now in front of the car, pressing down on the hood with both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grinned, suddenly pressing down with force, lifting the rear of the car high into the air!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Green Gang devotee decisively tore open the car door, trying to escape, only to see an expanse of vast wasteland.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He too turned into a grim skeleton.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thirty-nine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng left the headless devotee’s body behind, choosing not to kill the driver, instead wearily rubbing his brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thirty-nine people, thirty-nine Subordinate Souls inhabiting the Divine Realm, yet just barely eased his throbbing headache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Were the Subordinate Souls too few, or was the root cause elsewhere?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened his eyes, suddenly looking back, seeing the chaos, and Chen Nuanyu staring at him like she was looking at a monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl spoke softly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Federation will classify you as a demon-possessed Martial Artist. You’re in trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng made a phone call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, it’s still me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, I killed some security officers, thirty, forty of them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other end, Hong Tianbao asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lower Three Districts?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fifth District.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s a bit troublesome...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t the killing that was the issue, but doing it so brazenly and not just one person, that’s where the trouble lies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Federation was still in its prime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These people had criminal backgrounds.\" Zhang Fusheng said simply, \"Involved with a local underground force called the Green Gang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then it’s nothing to worry about.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man’s voice came from the phone, without asking why Zhang Fusheng killed them, because it didn’t matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll notify Shi Zhengyuan, ask him to suppress the matter. We’ll deal with it properly when both you and I return to Jiangzhou. It’ll be useful in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You shouldn’t meet him yourself. I fear that if he learns your talent, he might break the rules and enlighten you... I’ll explain what enlightenment means later. By the way, is the trouble resolved?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I suppose?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng said uncertainly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s still the Green Gang, which might lead to some conflict.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll have Shi Zhengyuan suppress that as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as in the last call, the name ’Shi Zhengyuan’ directly embedded itself in Zhang Fusheng’s mind without any auditory presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This technique was impressive, something he needed to learn from his master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, enlightenment?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, a Buddhist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dao, Buddha... just need a Confucian,\" Zhang Fusheng whispered silently, extending his hand to let the girl wipe the blood from his knuckles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pain in his head persisted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who exactly is this disciple of yours?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man stood atop Dragon Boat City’s tallest building, overlooking the bustling city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you so intent on caring for him? I’m quite eager to meet him myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough talk, will you help or not?\" A grumbling voice came from the other end of the phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will assist.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man sighed lightly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are so few from the Ling Mountain Lineage left; how could I not help?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the phone, Hong Tianbao paused:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I, my master, our lineage, have all left the religion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man laughed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Mandala Lineage won’t care if you leave the religion or not; their doctrine is to eradicate all others, doctrine alone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hung up the phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment’s contemplation, the Governor dialed several numbers one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Du, use your channels to investigate the name Zhang Fusheng. Your Green Gang should not trouble him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Upper Envoy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhou, I’m aware of the situation in the Fifth District. Suppress the matter and make sure the Public Security Bureau handles the aftermath, removing any records of Zhang Fusheng’s involvement.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Upper Envoy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wang, restart the Dragon Boat City’s Sky Eye Satellite and delete recent records, especially concerning the Fifth District... Is the Investigation Bureau borrowing it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some thought, the old man said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then explode the Sky Eye Satellite, ensuring the data is wiped. Just say there was a malfunction, and we’ll launch a new one later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Upper Envoy.\" replied the voice from the other end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hung up the phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man sighed gently, murmuring a mantra of Buddha’s compassion, and asked where Ling Mountain was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The once vast Ling Mountain Lineage had dwindled to just the last Buddha Country in Dragon Boat City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Namo Shakyamuni Tathagata.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peace Hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the hotel room, Zhang Wenhua turned off his phone, and Chen Qiong’s eyes were bloodshot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it really safe here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Wenhua nodded confidently:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Staying at Peace Hotel, anyone can get ten days of protection. This hotel has deep and mysterious ties; I’ve heard it’s one of the few places in the city where gray transactions can occur.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Qiong rubbed her temples, looking worriedly at her daughter:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiaoxi, what are you doing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Contacting the research institute, also hacking into the Sky Eye Satellite.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Xiaoxi’s slender fingers danced over the keyboard:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m trying to apply for protection from the institute and check on the situation at the Fifth District Public Security Bureau... Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She displayed an expression of surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is it?\" Her parents quickly asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Xiaoxi’s face was filled with confusion:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing, it’s just the Sky Eye Satellite’s signal suddenly disappeared. I only connected halfway through. Did they notice me and shut down the satellite in a hurry? No way...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could finish, Zhang Wenhua suddenly pointed out the window:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Xiaoxi looked out and saw a flicker of fire in the sky, descending.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a fireball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, that wasn’t right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was... debris?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fireball crashed into the nearby bustling area, followed by screams, cries, and thick smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Xiaoxi was dumbfounded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems like the Sky Eye Satellite fell?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two parents exchanged bewildered glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of silence, Zhang Wenhua asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps you should call Fusheng again? Check if he’s safe and warn him to avoid...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Knock, knock, knock’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of knocking, followed by the turning of a key in the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them tensed up, Zhang Xiaoxi silently placing her hand on her watch, staring at the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door opened, and a delicate young cousin walked in, followed by a beautiful yet cold Great Demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\" The three of them all exclaimed in astonishment.\u003C\u002Fp>",1256,"2026-06-08T09:33:25.351Z",1,"novelbin.me","ae797c25887f1b8120918d49134be0ec9161565ef41100e1466cf818311d4a16","secret-buyer-chapter-57","secret-buyer-chapter-55",547,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsecret-buyer-cover.jpg"]