[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-worlds-apocalypse-online":3,"chapter-worlds-apocalypse-online-worlds-apocalypse-online-chapter-1308":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Worlds' Apocalypse Online",{"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},1792104,2388,"Chapter 1309 - Investigation","worlds-apocalypse-online-chapter-1308",1308,"\u003Cp>The group of robust men had ‘let go’ of You Tian Gui, and were instead surrounding Gu Qing Shan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re an evil creature? Oh boy, I’ve never thought that there would be such a handsome evil creature”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「 Little brother, where do you work? Do you need anything? 」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So you’re an evil creature huh? That’s perfect, evil creatures are always full of malicious ideas—— how about you quit your job and join us?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s right, we usually collect protection tax on these streets, no one dares go against us at all”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「 He’s right you know. Whenever little brother defects to our Ominous Demon Tower, let this big brother give you a street, you’ll be the top dog of the entire place 」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now why would he do that? You don’t need to bother with such a crude matter, just bring your big sister with you and be a guest at this big brother’s place. Big brother will prepare nothing but the best for you to enjoy”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the robust men were excitedly advertising themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were all at least two meters tall, so when they surrounded him, they basically blocked out all the light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan stood in their shades, the smile on his face a bit stiff, but still didn’t say a single word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stop stop stop. Don’t go surrounding my younger brother, he’s an upstanding Hitman” Xiao Die loudly called out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The robust men regretfully stepped back, but were still talking without stopping:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ahaha, so he was a Hitman, and here I was wondering why he looked so strong”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「 Then he must be quite an expert at killing, what excellent talents while being so young! 」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「 That’s right. Bring big brother with you during the next job, your big brother will help you maintain peace 」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Me as well, I’ll come with you, you won’t even need to act”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s right, as a Hitman, you have to pay attention to safety”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry, your brothers will cover for you”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Die couldn’t stand hearing them any longer and chased them away: “I merely reported the situation to the Tower Master in preparation for conflict, you didn’t all have to come——- and now that everything is fine, just go back!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then told You Tian Gui: “And you, don’t make any more visits to me unless there are actually serious issues next time, I can’t stand your Wraith realm visits”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing how big it had gotten, You Tian Gui naturally understood that he had poked a hornet’s nest and immediately nodded: “Yes yes yes, don’t worry Lady Die, definitely”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Die then pushed the robust men away:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, time to leave, everyone, leave!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The robust men turned to Gu Qing Shan, lightly tapping their chest, winking, or giving him a thumbs up without actually leaving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan waved them goodbye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You Tian Gui also took the chance to leave——– he basically ran away like a comet across the dawn sky, disappearing somewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The small brick house returned to silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan wiped the sweat off his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These ominous demons are scary, I didn’t even have a chance to talk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Seems like you’re quite loved in the Ominous Demon Tower” Gu Qing Shan said emotionally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Die rubbed her temples: “I’ll tell you first, I’m actually just the teacher of their children”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They’re all married?” Gu Qing Shan asked in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If all of them are still bothering Xiao Die despite having already married, then I can’t just stand still and do nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Die appeared a bit troubled but still explained: “That’s not it either. They’re all unique mutated demons, so they can all create offspring if they wished—— however, after I arrived, according to them, they desire to obtain love”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan was speechless for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That is... a bit...” he muttered to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since it was already morning, Gu Qing Shan also prepared to leave and return to the Hitman Guild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Die held him back a bit and told him:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This matter has basically been resolved, so you’re safe for now. Remember, you have to seize your time and become a Titled Hitman, because that chance is only going to come once, and it’s getting closer”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What kind of chance is it exactly?” Gu Qing Shan curiously asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can’t tell you yet, I’ve already signed a covenant of confidentiality, but you’ll find out when that time comes” Xiao Die replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan sighed and sincerely said: “Alright, I’ll do my best”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Die continued: “I heard that the Hitman Guild would occasionally host a few extremely large-scaled interworld missions, if you have the opportunity, you should definitely participate, as these kinds of mission make it extremely easy to be promoted”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really? Alright, I’ll keep that in mind and check it when I return. If there are any available, I’ll accept it immediately” Gu Qing Shan replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s how it should be” Xiao Die nodded, “For now, it’s most likely best to forget about the Wraith realm’s matter and fully focus yourself on becoming a Titled Hitman”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan hesitated a bit and didn’t reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forget about the Wraith realm’s matter?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, it won’t be that easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wraith realm sent out a group of envoys to meet the City Lord but was wiped out as soon as they left the City Lord’s manor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the same as slapping the Wraith realm’s face right in front of the entire Void City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You Tian Gui only retreated on the surface because he had no evidence and was under the threat of the ominous demons, but he would definitely not stop there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would continue to investigate to catch the culprit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having fought the Wraith realm several times, Gu Qing Shan understood their style very well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—–they make sure to settle any grudges.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And will not give up without achieving their goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After this, if the Wraith realm humans are still suspicious of me, they will make sure it’s done in a more secretive and resolute manner to prevent any counter-preparations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, since this first stage has been resolved, I do in fact get a bit of time to improve my Hitman rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...this matter... I don’t need to tell Xiao Die about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had already helped me as much as she could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll have to do the rest myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that thought in mind, Gu Qing Shan smiled: “Then, I’ll be going first”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hm, take care of yourself, come find me if there are any issues” Xiao Die replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At another location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You Tian Gui had left Void City, jumping down from the extremely tall city wall and entered a certain silent forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took out a long stick of incense, lit it, then stuck it in front of a large tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He respectfully knelt down in front of the tree and spoke in a muttering voice: “Sir, I ran into a bit of obstruction from the Ominous Demon Tower”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few moments later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice responded from inside the tree:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ominous Demon Tower? Why did they get involved?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You Tian Gui explained what happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tree fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few moments later, the voice spoke again:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Dragon King of Atrocity Jail? What a loud personality. Do you think this person is the culprit?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You Tian Gui pondered for a bit, then replied: “My judgment so far told me that all evidence points to him not being the culprit”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice asked: [How so?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You Tian Gui replied: “He’s a rampant and hot-tempered individual, immediately picking a fight at the slightest provocation. At the same time, he’s relying on Lady Die as a backing to act completely fearless”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That voice asked again: [Then, you believe that there is no further need to investigate him?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You Tian Gui paused slightly, then clenched his teeth: “This subordinate believes that it would be great if he isn’t the culprit; but if he truly was the culprit, he would be a fearful enemy”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[How so?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Because such a seemingly simple individual would have been capable of eliminating our entire envoy group in a few seconds, perfectly avoid all suspicions, then not even give me a chance to test him. Such an individual would surely be a great threat to our Wraith realm”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tree stayed silent for a few moments before the voice spoke up again: [Your hypothesis is very interesting...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[For now, you do not need to care about this Hitman, perhaps it really isn’t him, follow the other leads first]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood” You Tian Gui replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t continue to ask, instead stood up and slowly retreated until he disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The forest returned to silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few moments later, the voice asked again:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Which one is the hidden pawn we put into the Hitman Guild?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another voice replied from the void of space: “Sir, the pawn in the Hitman Guild is dead”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[What happened?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There is always a risk in assassination jobs. He happened to be countered by his target during a job, so he is now dead”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice in the tree became stern: [Tsk, did we not send anyone else? I recall telling you that we must arrange our men in each of Void City’s organizations]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sir, Poison Bee had only just died a few days ago, we were still in the process of preparing a replacement and their necessary tools, so we haven’t made it in time”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since that made sense, the Wraith Lord didn’t really have much to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Tsk, dying not too late or too early, just in time for us to need him that he died—— what about the Bounty Hunter Guild? Do we still have someone there?] he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment of silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice from before answered: “Yes sir, this one is one of our core pieces. His personal strength is considerable, he had also reached the rank of Titled Hunter”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wraith Lord sounded pleased: [Hm, very well. Let him test that ‘Dragon King of Atrocity Jail’, if there truly is a problem, kill that individual immediately—— I’ll grant him permission to immediately strip off his identity and return to the Wraith realm]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood”\u003C\u002Fp>",1698,"2026-06-09T03:05:52.473Z",1,"novelbin.me","706416549675fe57e42b405904188fe403fe3b7417a019d6fd57995d612c4387","worlds-apocalypse-online-chapter-1309","worlds-apocalypse-online-chapter-1307",1850,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fworlds-apocalypse-online-cover.jpg"]