Chapter 211 Goodbye Catalina
Ji Xun decisively left the secret altar of the Silver Moon Sect.
On second thought, it is not impossible for Artest to become an old believer.
When Ji Xun was working as an undercover agent in the Silver Moon Sect, the leader of Silver Moon had a very clear goal, which was to get close to Young Master Kak and break into the circle of high nobles.
But the people of the Lionheart family are not stupid, and they are not completely defenseless against the pollution of their faith. It is difficult to pollute the core layer.
At present, it seems that people from the Silver Moon Sect should be some of the people who have infiltrated the Lion Heart Family.
The leader of Silver Moon has far-reaching plans.
Ji Xun thought about it and felt that the Silver Moon Sect was a big trouble.
As for how Captain Bonnie of the Great Sword Hunter Group saves people, that is her business.
What needs to be done has been done.
Ji Xun didn't intend to meddle in other people's business.
It doesn’t matter even if it’s exposed.
Anyway, the matter of killing Artest cannot be hidden. The Silver Moon old faction itself is the enemy.
He doesn’t care about the extra bounty on his head.
What Ji Xun has to do now is to go to the Hunter Guild to report encrypted information and pass the news to Chujiu.
Although the "Thirteen Kamen Riders" are mysterious and their members are very powerful, they may not know the situation of the Silver Moon Sect.
Old believers are tainted by their faith, and it is very difficult to obtain information.
Even a powerful official organization like Bureau X can hardly grasp accurate information about the Silver Moon Sect.
The situation now is a bit complicated.
Ji Xun basically confirmed that the Silver Moon Sect and a certain big noble had secretly colluded or infiltrated.
And the Silver Moon believers themselves have mastered some unknown special methods because of their gods.
Ji Xun has no interest in those conspiracies.
He just feels that Chujiu’s assassination may be in trouble.
Not long after, Ji Xun walked out of the crowded Hunters Guild.
The information has been posted using the encrypted method of recruiting teammates. As long as Chujiu comes to the city, he will most likely be able to see it.
After making this preparation, Ji Xun breathed a sigh of relief and strolled down the street.
After he killed Artest and obtained the origin of the Gluttony Breathing Technique, he originally planned to return to Innocence City immediately and go to Shangbang Prison to see who the mysterious master was.
But now the plan has changed, and he plans to stay a few more days.
I just inquired about some information on the black market from the intelligence merchant. Lionheart City is very lively now. It seems that there are many big nobles and many masters.
The more bustling it is, the more people feel like a storm is coming.
Based on Ji Xun's understanding of Chujiu's character, even if she knew the danger, she would still not give up the assassination.
It is a blood feud after all.
The "Thirteen Kamen Riders" also have a legend on the black market, but any mission they take on will be completed.
They will definitely go on the ninth day of the Lunar New Year, and there are people waiting for them to go.
So there will definitely be a shocking battle in the Lion City recently.
Ji Xun is very interested in fighting at this level.
Thinking of this, he changed his clothes and went to the tavern again.
Ji Xun spent some time in aristocratic circles.
He felt that if he really wanted to assassinate a high-ranking noble, it would only be most likely in certain public places.
Such as dinner parties, dances, etc.
There are a lot of people in that kind of place, and it's easy to get close to the target.
He had obtained some information from an intelligence dealer before and learned that the Lion Heart Family would hold a charity auction in two days.
At that time, almost all the nobles in Lion City will receive invitations.
Ji Xun is now a wanted criminal, so he must be careful at all times.
He wanted to find a suitable identity disguise, sneak into the charity auction, and watch the excitement.
Waited in the pub for a long time.
The street became lively now.
Brotherhood gangsters are all over the streets looking for people.
Others didn't know what this group of gangsters were going to do, but Ji Xun knew that the news that Atai had been killed was finally revealed.
But this time is already ideal.
Even if someone guesses who did it, they will most likely think that the murderer has left the Lion City for such a long time.
At the same time, he also lamented that the female leader of the Great Sword Regiment did a pretty good job, leading so many people without being exposed in advance.
Ji Xun paid no attention to the gangsters who were looking for people next to the bar, and drank leisurely by himself.
About midnight, Ji found his target.
A man wearing a luxurious classic suit walked into the tavern.
Coincidentally, Ji Xun also knew this guy who he had met twice before at Rose Manor.
A down-and-out manor owner, Baron Cotton.
Two days later.
The wealthy area of the 8th Street District.
In a luxurious apartment.
Ji Xun stuffed the unconscious Baron Cotton into the closet, and while closing the door, he said with a smile: "Sorry, Your Excellency, Baron, have a good night's rest."
As soon as he finished speaking, the muscles on Ji Xun's face He began to change, and in an instant he turned into a fat middle-aged man with a mustache.
I met this guy twice before, and when they were exchanging business compliments, he wrote down almost all the deeds of this big planter from the Federation's Star City, the fifth-generation Baron of the Bolton family.
I followed him again for the past two days and observed his living habits.
For example, he likes to stare at young girls lustfully and always holds a handkerchief between his orchid fingers
This time there is no flaw at all.
Ji Xun looked at himself in the full-length mirror and tried his accent: "Oh, I am Cotton, from Yao Xing City. You may have heard the story of the 'Sugar Cane King'. That was my grandfather, who once Fifty percent of the cane sugar in the southern part of the Union was in the hands of my grandfather."
The mustache in the mirror was beaming, exactly like the Baron Cotton in his memory.
Even the micro-expressions of muscle twitching are flawless.
After saying that, he grinned.
Ji Xun felt that he seemed to like this kind of role-playing game more and more.
After changing into a new-looking dress, he took the invitation, put on his hat and walked out.
After going downstairs, a car from the Lionheart family took me to the banquet venue.
This charity auction is the same as the last one, both at Lionheart’s home base.
The Lion City has been changing day by day lately.
Recently, more and more nobles have come to make fortunes.
Ji Xun arrived half an hour early, but there were already many gentlemen and ladies in gorgeous dresses.
But there are only so many people in the upper class circle, especially in the remote place of exile in Innocence City.
I met Qiqiba at Rose Manor before.
As soon as Ji Xun got out of the car, he immediately discovered that the security standards tonight were very high.
The werewolf's intuition made him aware that there were some high-level card masters snooping in the dark.
However, the character he plays as Baron Cotton has no stage fright, and he has long been accustomed to the communication skills of the upper class.
When you meet someone you know from memory, go up and say hello with a rainbow fart.
Anyway, all kinds of business flattery, even if it is wrong, due to the gentlemanly demeanor, those gentlemen will correct the mistake with a smile, and they can integrate into the circle faster.
When Ji Xun meets someone who knows Cotton but does not know him, he can skillfully resolve the embarrassment through performance.
In this way, Ji Xun integrated into tonight's banquet circle in a short time.
He also clearly noticed that after talking to "acquaintances", several eyes that looked at him quietly withdrew.
The banquet hall was filled with singing and dancing, and Ji Xun was also looking for Chujiu and those who might be the protagonists tonight in the crowd.
Not long after Ji Xun got off the car, an inconspicuous car also stopped in front of the Lion Heart Building.
A girl in a black princess dress said softly: "I'm going up."
The old man in the carriage, whose face was half shrouded in shadow and whose appearance was unclear, nodded: "Yes. Little Carter, be careful, it will be very lively tonight."
There was a hint of endearment in his words, But he also has the tyranny of a superior person.
The girl smiled obediently and said: "Yes. I understand, grandpa."
This girl is none other than Catalina, who has disappeared for a long time.
But at this moment, she did not have her original appearance of blond hair and blue eyes, but transformed into a plain-looking brown-haired girl.
The moment she got out of the car, she looked at the family building, and the brilliance flowing in her crystal eyes disappeared in a flash.
But he immediately restrained himself and walked onto the red carpet with the help of the butler with a smile on his face.
"Ah, Mr. Temple, I heard that your Red Deer Chamber of Commerce has recently collected a lot of good goods in Summer Shepherd City and made a fortune."
"Sir Moriah, long time no see. . I heard that your family hunter group wants to explore the ruins recently"
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In the banquet hall, the dance music was melodious.
Ji Xun blended in the crowd without being noticeable at all.
As time went by, there were gradually more and more people in the dance hall.
Ji Xun also saw some key figures.
After all, it is the home ground of the Lionheart Family.
There are many direct descendants of the Lionheart family, such as the eldest son Kak, the seventh daughter Sylvia; and Catalina's eldest brother Herman and third brother Mandel
These heirs of great nobles were surrounded by high-ranking nobles, and Ji Xun also saw Bai Wei, an old acquaintance beside Kak.
He also paid more attention to a few people who had the Bai family's exclusive noble crest on their buttons.
In a real fight, these guys belong to the enemy.
After listening carefully, these guys were only talking about ruins development, and there was no useful information.
The so-called charity auction house is just a gimmick for upper-class society.
Let’s meet and exchange resource information.
Sell something by the way and donate some money to the people at the bottom in a symbolic way.
Everyone is happy.
Ji Xun looked at the items on the auction list. They were all good things produced by the ruins. They were of good quality, but they had little demand for him.
He was just here to watch the fun and didn't plan to buy anything.
But no figure of Chujiu was seen.
I don’t know if she sneaked in, or if she chose to take action today.
After scanning around, Ji Xun didn't see the target that might be the assassination target of the Chujiu Society.
He guessed that the target that Chu Jiu wanted to kill the most, the Lionheart family was probably Catalina's father, and the second family owner "Golden Lion" Carlo was definitely one of them.
Just when he thought about this question, Ji Xun suddenly murmured in his heart: "I don't know how Katarina is doing now."
There has been no news since she was rescued by Nan Jing's mother last time.
Looking at the presence of Young Master Kak and others, I thought that Catalina would not show up.
However, it is a coincidence.
Just when Ji Xun thought of the "Silver Mist Rose", he glanced out of the corner of his eye and saw an aristocratic girl in a black dress looking right at him.
The two looked at each other.
Ji Xun looked at the girl in the black skirt and seemed to hesitate for a moment, and then she walked towards him?
Katrina did not recognize Ji Xun who was disguised as "Baron Cotton".
But just after entering the venue, the [Golden Coin of Destiny] in her hand started to tremble.
After successfully condensing the hero's destiny, she was recognized by the devil and her abilities were greatly improved. This also allowed her to confirm that the trembling of the gold coin was because she met someone very important.
Then after searching the crowd, Catalina saw the inconspicuous mustache.
I wasn’t sure who this guy was at first. But just as they looked at each other for a moment, the gold coins between their fingers trembled violently again.
Katerina suddenly realized that this guy might know someone very familiar to her.
She did know Baron Cotton, but she had only met him at a ball.
Since the gold coins prompt.
Then this guy is definitely not "Baron Cotton".
Disguise?
Dare to come in in such a brazen disguise, Catalina's first reaction was: "That guy is here too?"
Katrina thought of this, turned her crystal eyes, and hid a smile He was interested, so he walked over directly: "Baron Cotton, long time no see, can you ask me to dance?"
Ji Xun looked at the girl in black dress in front of him and felt a little confused.
He doesn’t know this woman.
The first reaction was Baron Cotton’s old acquaintance.
The private life of the upper class is inherently chaotic, and it is normal for nobles to have several lovers.
With no flaws exposed, Ji Xun readily agreed: "Of course."
He stretched out his hand like a gentleman and led the girl in black skirt into the dance floor, blending in with the large group of dancers.
Although Ji Xun had a smile on his face, he did not speak.
Originally, she wanted to wait for the other party to speak and confirm her relationship with Baron Cotton before thinking about how to deal with it.
However, looking at the pair of crystal eyes in front of him that were also looking at him, he also wondered: What does this woman want to confirm?
And looking at it, Ji Xun felt that looking at these eyes, there was something very familiar.
Although the color of his pupils can be disguised, the depth of his eyes points straight to the soul.
If it’s someone you know very well, you can’t fake that feeling.
I think I should know her?
And from the perspective of a professional actor, that kind of stern and firm gaze is not something that ordinary aristocratic girls can have.
This woman is not quite right.
Before Ji Xun could make any more observations, the girl in the black skirt smiled jokingly, as if confirming something, and proactively said, "You haven't recognized it yet?"
Ji Xun heard this obvious hint. , and suddenly realized that the other party was also pretending.
Not to mention being able to talk in this tone, he immediately realized that this woman knew him, not Cotton.
Ji Xun instantly guessed who it was: "Miss Carter?"
Katerina didn't want to tease him too much and said directly: "I heard that Artest was killed two days ago. I guessed it was you. But I didn’t expect you to come here instead of leaving Lion City.”
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The sound reached his ears, but Ji Xun laughed to himself as he was recognized again.
But he didn’t feel that Catalina had seen through his disguise.
After being reminded by the famous detective Robin last time, he paid more attention to some details of disguise, and now there are almost no flaws in his performance.
However, Ji Xun also knew that Catalina had a special relic [Gold Coin of Destiny] in her hand.
That thing does some magic.
For example, divination.
But Ji Xun didn’t think anything of it after being recognized.
We used to share hardships in life and death, and the relationship was no longer a matter of life and death.
Ji Xun has a good impression of this noble lady now.
What's more, when he looked at the ordinary-looking girl in black skirt in front of him, his expression became playful.
This is the headquarters of the Lionheart family. As the eldest lady, Catalina herself came in disguised?
It seems that they are also here to cause trouble.
Like a friend meeting, Catalina asked casually: "Why are you here?"
Ji Xun responded truthfully: "Come and watch the fun,"
Catalina raised her eyebrows slightly as she listened, which was in line with this guy's character.
Ji Xun also asked: "What about you? Miss Carter."
Katerina didn't mean to hide anything and said bluntly: "Come and kill a few people."
"Oh?"
Ji Xun heard the killing intent in this calm tone and suddenly laughed.
No need to ask, he knew who she was going to kill.
In the last hero trial, those in the Catalina family were restless, and Young Master Kak was not the only one who started to attack.
Now that I have survived, I naturally come back to find a place.
Everyone is here tonight, so it’s just a good time to have a pot of food.
Tsk, tsk, the aristocratic circle is really chaotic.
Ji Xun felt that he might see a lot of excitement tonight.
But the moment he saw Catalina appear, he was almost certain that Chujiu would most likely appear tonight.
He even guessed that Catalina might want to take advantage of the chaos tonight to kill people.
This woman is not weak in skills and scheming.
Neither of them talked much about this topic.
Having said a little bit, both parties actually guessed most of it.
Katerina talked about something else and then said: "Thanks to you and your friend, I survived last time."
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Ji Xun smiled noncommittally.
It was Nan Jing’s mother who saved the two of them later. He didn’t dare to take credit.
But not much explanation.
What was on his mind was something else.
Ji Xun suddenly said: "By the way, did you know that Artai is from the Silver Moon Sect?"
"Well. After you killed Artai, I heard some news. I also know about the Silver Moon stronghold.”
Katrina looked slightly serious as she listened.
She pondered for a moment, and then said: "This is a secret planted by the Silver Moon Sect to infiltrate our Lionheart family. But it seems that the people behind it should be the tricks of the Oran survivors."
Lion The Xin family is a top noble, and the intelligence channel is obviously more accurate than Ji Xun's guess.
He heard that this was pointing to the Oran remnants. Although he had already guessed, he also cast a doubtful look: "Oh?"
If this top secret were replaced by someone else, Carter would It was absolutely impossible for Lina to say that.
But since it was Ji Xun who wanted to know, she responded: "Those Oran survivors are very ambitious. They probably want to use their faith to restore the country."
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Ji Xun frowned slightly as he listened.
Belief pollution is definitely a civilization-destroying disaster for card masters.
In order to restore the country, those guys from the Oran Dynasty even want to use this reckless method?
A trace of confusion floated in Catalina's crystal eyes, and she explained a little more: "The specific situation is still unclear. After all, the Oran survivors have almost all the top-secret information of the old continent in their hands. People are more aware of the dangers of faith than they are. But according to more and more evidence, the Oran Dynasty is directly related to the ancient Tarun Kingdom that perished three thousand years ago. Even the Oran Royal Family today is the Oran Dynasty of that year. Descendants of the Gusdu royal family.”
"???"
When Ji Xun heard this, his mood became exciting.
I thought it was the belief pollution of the Old God Sect, but I didn’t expect it to be involved in such historical secrets.
In this case, things become complicated.
This is not simply a matter of faith.
If today's Oran royal family is really the Augustus royal family three thousand years ago, then the Oran remnants may not only have information about the old continent, but also the secrets of the "Great Cataclysm" of that year, and some real knowledge. God’s extraordinary secret?
Hiss.
Ji Xun took a deep breath in his heart.
He seemed to see a sinister and sinister lion sleeping and dormant.
When it wakes up, the entire federation will face a devastating blow.
But knowing this situation, the Lionheart family still dares to seek food from Oran survivors and tigers?
Katrina seemed to have guessed Ji Xun's thoughts and explained: "We only know this information, and a lot of it is just speculation. And now my father's side is also riding a tiger. The eldest brother and the Bai family have joined forces, and we have We had to make some compromises."
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Ji Xun also guessed this.
He has no interest in political intrigues or anything like that. It doesn’t matter who is in power.
But belief pollution is a big problem.
However, without thinking, Catalina added lightly at this time: "But after I take power, these problems will be dealt with directly."
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When Ji Xun heard this, he looked over and gradually raised the corners of his mouth.
Although the tone was calm, one could hear the domineering look that looked down on the world.
Tsk tsk
After this woman’s heroic destiny was condensed, she was really different.
After one dance, there is another.
The two of them also chatted wordlessly.
However, the banquet time is approaching, and the big shots are also arriving one after another.
The most important person in the Lion City at present is naturally the second owner of the Lionheart family and Catalina's father, the "Golden Lion" Carlo.
The blond hair and the domineering attitude of not being angry also announced his identity.
Looking at the owner entering the venue, everyone present saluted.
However, what Ji Xun looked at was that he saw a beautiful woman who still had charm next to Carlo.
To be able to enter the arena with Carlo, he must be a big shot.
Ji Xun asked curiously: "Who is that?"
Not only him, but almost everyone present did not recognize this mysterious lady.
However, Catalina heard the message and responded: "Queen of the Oran Dynasty, Catherine."
"What?!!!"
Hearing this In an instant, Ji Xun knew who Chujiu was going to kill tonight.
Nanjing has previously talked about the tragic experience of Chujiu, the illegitimate princess of the royal family.
In the story, Queen Catherine is a key villain like the "Poison Queen".
Who is the culprit who killed Chujiu’s mother, it was Queen Oran!
Now that this person has appeared, Chujiu will definitely come to kill her.
“His”
The strange color in Ji Xun's eyes disappeared.
Originally, he knew that Chu Jiu would definitely kill Catherine, so he was not particularly surprised.
It was just an accident that she appeared here.
At this moment, Ji Xun was thinking of something else.
Looking at the girl in black dress disguised as Catalina in front of him, he thought of the previous conversation.
It couldn't be a bounty on the black market, or Catalina's own, right?
Using this to cut off the wings of the Oran Dynasty?
It’s not like I’m going to do it myself anyway.
As soon as the idea came up, Ji Xun really thought it was possible.
Although it is clear that Chujiu is here to avenge himself, the "Thirteen Kamen Riders" usually kill people by accepting rewards to cover up their own purposes.
Just like Xie Guozhong analyzed before, the reason why the Thirteen Knights killed Cao Sihai in "Cemetery Maze" was because someone offered a reward on the black market.
But in fact, this itself conceals the purpose of the Thirteen Riders to destabilize the situation in Innocence City.
Although it is "killing someone with a borrowed knife", it can be regarded as "cooperation in disguise" where all parties can achieve their respective goals.
One recites the name, the other takes action!
Thinking of this, Ji Xun narrowed his eyes slightly. The situation tonight was more complicated than expected.
(End of this chapter)