Deity Investigation Report

Chapter 322 The Eccentric Little Ace

"A divine embryo?"

Han Su was also somewhat influenced by Xue Shen, and subconsciously asked, "What is that?"

"do not know."

Xue Zhi's answer was unexpected. He said slowly, "Because we are not him, we cannot imagine what he would attract. But precisely because we cannot imagine it, no one in this world can target him."

"I was certain he would undergo this change simply because I had already analyzed and traced the origins of the Geek Alliance, an ancient organization that has existed for nearly two thousand years, and judged that at this point in time, he would take this secret but inevitable step."

As he spoke, his voice lowered slightly, as if he were sighing, and he said, "Previously, this Mr. Ace of Spades existed only as a genius in the Geek League."

"So he became a regional spokesperson at only twenty years old."

"However, as a mistake of this world, he not only possesses talent, but also opportunities that are difficult for ordinary people to attain."

“I believe he didn’t do such meticulous calculations as I did, but as for the mistake itself, he didn’t need to calculate; he could sense the opportunity simply through intuition!”

"..."

Upon hearing this, Han Su's expression turned serious: "The opportunity you're talking about is..."

"Little Ace!"

Xue Zhi smiled and said, "The Geek Alliance has been active in this world since the beginning of the Reconstruction Era, and they have been frequently involved in every major historical event."

"This organization has a legendary, mysterious method that cannot be taught orally or in writing, so it cannot be controlled by others. However, people who possess this mysterious method will appear in the Oddity Alliance from time to time."

"I believe that Mr. Ace of Spades will be the inheritor of the mysterious path in this generation!"

"That……"

At this point, Han Su could basically conclude that Xue Zhi had no evidence.

He's just a data fanatic.

He knew absolutely nothing about Lu Neng or Wei Lan; he simply analyzed the data and determined which data might be problematic.

But hearing his words still made me anxious, and I said in a deep voice, "How can we help him?"

Upon hearing this, Xue Zhi smiled faintly: "It's very simple..."

……

……

"Although it's a bit of a shortcut, it's not unfair to that model, is it?"

At the same time, the mechanical fragments had already been moved, but Lu Neng remained in the chapel.

He crossed his hands, his knuckles cracking as he squeezed them together.

There was no sense of relief on his face from completing the task; instead, there was only a restless excitement.

The model was not only beautiful, but also had a very calm personality. She respected the rules she set, which helped her complete the preparations for that secret incantation.

Now that the mechanical fragments are in her hands, it's inevitable that she'll help distract others, allowing him to concentrate on his theft.

That's right, the mechanical fragments haven't been successfully stolen yet, they haven't even started.

Just now, I obtained the result in advance through a coded incantation and then had Wei Lan transfer it.

However, the process of theft cannot be omitted, and it is even more difficult, eliminating all possibilities of chance or luck.

This is a high-level cipher spell that has been passed down for two thousand years in the Stranger Alliance. It is also a mysterious ritual that is bestowed upon members by their seniors upon joining the alliance. However, this ritual can only be performed by members of the alliance when they consider it to be in the most dangerous situation.

That spell is generally considered by alliance members to be merely a placebo and lacks any real, effective mystery.

After all, what the Geeks League loves most is stealing cipher spells and mystical powers from other people.

My own? I don't have any!

However, the members of the alliance all know this ironclad rule: only by completing this mysterious ritual can they obtain the little trump card within the Stranger Alliance, and thus have the power to summon and command other suits.

However, because the members of the Geek Alliance were not convinced of each other's opinions and acted only based on their interests, no one could force anyone to command anyone else. Therefore, even the power to gather and command was basically not taken seriously by anyone.

But Lu Neng had wanted to use this spell for a long time.

It wasn't for any little ace, or to drive the other members of the Geeks Alliance.

It was simply because he was tired of conventional theft methods and wanted to find something more interesting and fun.

Of course, he now has an even more pressing reason to complete this mysterious ritual.

"Then start!"

With a flick of his thumb, two pieces of chewing gum popped into his mouth.

Then Lu pulled the black mask off his face and jumped straight down from the high building in a headfirst position.

After he recited that mysterious incantation, the world before him was distorted and deformed, as if it had been cut and shattered by countless sharp blades. Space was no longer stable, and extreme danger was everywhere.

This is the effect of the cipher spell passed down by the Eccentric Alliance. It only distorts the user and causes sensory distortion, but has no effect on reality, so everyone else thinks it's useless.

But at this moment, Lu Neng seemed to be enjoying the feeling of space being distorted and torn apart. He enjoyed the dangerous feeling that every step he took felt like walking on the edge of a knife.

At this moment, he rushed into this chaotic and dangerous space, yet his movements were exceptionally fluid. He treated everything before him—the bizarre and incomprehensible—as a test of his skills.

He wandered through the spatial rifts, as if playing a game with those dangerous mechanisms.

At this point, the danger inside the chapel increased more than tenfold. It required exceptional skill, eyesight, and reflexes to survive to the next second. But he treated it as enjoyment, dancing in this extremely dense and complex space.

Or rather, it's just that his physique does resemble that of a dancer.

And this eerie dance, without anyone realizing it, began to attract the attention of some people who did not exist in reality.

"Clap!"

Suddenly, the window was broken, and several figures rushed into the chapel.

They were members of the mysterious force who were also watching the mechanical fragments. Some of them had been lured into the abyss by Han Su and were terrified, while others had sensed something was wrong with Wei Lan's departure and hurriedly chased after him.

But a group of people remained, determined to come in and see what had happened in the chapel, even if it was just to find some clues.

Upon entering, one immediately sees Lu Neng.

Some were even frightened by everything in the small church.

Shadows swirled everywhere, and eerie, sinister gazes filled the air.

At this moment, Lu Neng, who had hung himself from the ceiling using only his pinky finger like a spider, seemed like a ghost in a nightmare. He appeared to be dancing in this distorted environment, as if he were trying to please some mysterious being through this strange altar.

"catch him!"

Someone shouted, and then bullets, throwing knives, and all sorts of strange forces rushed towards Lu Neng at the same time.

Amidst this endless onslaught, Lu Neng suddenly burst into laughter, his figure moving even faster as he traversed space after space, appearing and disappearing in any patch of shadow.

He reveled in every danger and the intense thrill of escaping them. This was clearly a nightmare with its difficulty pushed to the extreme, yet it had become his playground.

And so he really did become more and more adept at it.

He even calmly analyzed various complex environments and strategies amidst a hail of bullets.

"Theft is not a confrontation, but rather a game of exploiting and breaking through complex environments!"

In this game, Lu Neng even began to subtly overlap with a certain ideology: theft has always been a despised thing in this world, but there are indeed a group of people who regard it as a skill and enjoy the process.

They will never be recognized by the mainstream of the world, yet they are happy to do so in their own little circle. At this moment, Lu Neng seems to have found such resonance.

"No wonder it's used as a ritual..."

"I didn't take on this complicated adventure out of greed; I just enjoyed the process!"

"As for the target?"

"I've already given such a wonderful performance, is it too much to ask for a reward?"

"..."

Therefore, this is essentially a ritual.

Since I only received the reward in advance, Wei Lan can take the mechanical fragment first, and I can make up for the theft later.

If the theft fails, then one will certainly suffer severe punishment.

That mechanical fragment might also disappear.

But the games we play are inherently risky from the very beginning...

I know the principle of "don't reach out, or you'll get caught."

I just couldn't help it...

As these thoughts raced through his mind, Lu felt a surge of joy welling up inside him. He really did seem like a clown, but clowns have their own kind of happiness...

With this thought in mind, he suddenly leaped up, somersaulted, and arrived at a space at the deepest part of the chapel.

This was originally the location where that mechanical fragment was hidden.

But now, there is a pair of glasses and an old pocket watch on display here.

Lu put his glasses on his face, then took the pocket watch into his hand, and at that moment, his figure swayed away.

A kind of invisible ritual was completed, and only then did the mechanical fragment in Wei Lan's bag truly become a mechanical fragment.

Lu was able to complete the process of the theft, so the stolen items became real things, and as he looked up with his glasses on, the vast chapel became exceptionally clear.

The pocket watch in his hand ticked away, and his mind was more active than ever before.

I don't know how much my mental state improved because of this ceremony, and my mood suddenly became more lively.

With a click, he closed his pocket watch, then flicked his finger, and a playing card appeared between his fingers.

That's a gray ace!
"boom!"

But there was no time to celebrate or anything; the moment Lu Neng succeeded, a wall of the chapel was smashed to pieces by the immense force.

Immediately, an intense, impenetrable shadow poured in like a black tide, almost filling the entire church.

Amidst the surging black tide, one could vaguely discern a tall figure riding a horse and carrying a gun.

The Traveling Knight!

The knights who rushed into the abyss to capture Han Su were tricked by a spell within the abyss. Once they arrived, they knew they could no longer stay outside as before. So, some immediately went to find the voice chanting the spell, while another rushed into the chapel, sensing the forbidden ritual taking place inside.

His charge in unleashed a massive, raging storm.

Several members of the mysterious organization who were chasing Lu Neng were swallowed up by the shadows before they could even scream.

The patrolling knights weren't even targeting them; they were just unlucky enough to be caught in the crossfire.

The moment the knight rushed into the chapel, his shadowy gaze swept around and landed on Lu Neng at the bottom. The next moment, his mount raised its hooves high, towering over Lu Neng, and charged straight at him, leaving a trail of black mist in its wake.

Faced with the charging of the patrolling knights, Lu Neng showed no fear whatsoever, and even had a smile on his face.

He simply turned around abruptly and threw out the little ace in his hand. The card spun, and with each point it flew out, it penetrated deeper into space, as if tearing a deep black gash in the space in front of him.

Lu Neng, however, reached out with all his might and actually stretched his palm deep into the space. The next moment, he used all his strength to pull out a coffin.

The coffin was exceptionally exquisite, carved with various patterns.

Lu Neng looked at the coffin with appreciation, but before he could catch up with the old friends, he turned around and pushed it toward the traveling knight.

"Go for it, my darling..."

"..."

The coffin was lifted into the air, and a loud bang came from inside. A grayish-white monster emerged, its face blank and bewildered.

Before he could think it through, he sensed the hostility of the patrolling knight and swung his claws to fight him.

Lu Neng turned and fled.

Although finding her is my ultimate goal, I have to use her when necessary.

In short, with the little ace, I'm no longer afraid of getting separated from her.

He squeezed his way out of the small church and onto the chaotic street. Just as he was about to stick on a mustache to disguise himself, he suddenly heard a cacophony of noises coming from both sides of the street.

A strange electric current was moving, and the toys displayed in the shops on both sides of the street, the machinery used in public facilities, and even the cars running on the road were all slapping, as if countless spectators were clapping.

Not far away, countless fireworks suddenly shot up into the sky.

Lu Neng was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat, and then he suddenly understood what it meant, and his eyes narrowed as he smiled.

"thanks, thanks……"

He cupped his hands in a gesture of respect to both sides, saying, "What great friends! Knowing that my ceremony was a success, they didn't forget to come and congratulate me..."

"Don't worry, I'll definitely treat you when we get back!"

"And this time I'm paying for it myself!"

"..."

"..."

"So, your suggestion that I help Lu Neng is just to congratulate him?"

Twenty minutes ago, in Qinggang, Han Su's expression turned very strange after hearing Xue Zhi's advice.

What kind of crazy suggestion is this?

Congratulations, did it work?

"Of course!"

Xue Zhi spoke seriously: "When a friend is feeling very happy but doesn't know who to share it with, congratulating them is something that can double the happiness and is contagious."

"Besides, I've studied his background. He's the only son of a media tycoon, yet he moved out of his home at the age of thirteen to make a living by stealing chickens and dogs. He'd rather be chased like a stray dog ​​than go home."

"His reclusive nature also indicates that he has some kind of mental illness, so it is important to get to know him."

"Of course, the key is to quickly take over Professor Fila's legacy from Baila Mountain."

"It is easy to do this by extracting his memories and utilizing the Baila Mountain field, thus gaining access to some of the remaining power of Tongshi City."

"If Mr. Ace of Spades' ritual goes smoothly, we will congratulate him. If the ritual does not go smoothly, then the remaining bronze rune power in the City of Knowledge will be the only way to help him escape from the wandering knights!"

"Do you think someone like Mr. Ace of Spades wouldn't understand our intentions?"

"..."

how to say?

Outrageous, yet logical!

Han Su accepted his suggestion and made a call to An Wei before asking Xue Zhi, "So now..."

"...Where is Miss Wei Lan?"

Bringing her back to Qinggang is of paramount importance, as it's crucial for the recovery of the mechanical fragments!

"Miss Wei Lan is such a pity..."

Xue Zhi sighed softly and said in a low voice, "After I meet her, I will directly suggest that she fire her operations team, because I always feel that she is the least wrong of all the mistakes Qinggang has made."

"She's too composed in her actions, which makes her style less distinctive. I once tried to tailor a special packaging plan for her to reach a higher level..."

"and many more……"

Han Su noticed something was wrong and looked at Wei Lan strangely: "You didn't even know her before, did you?"

"Idleness is also idleness."

Xue Zhidao said, "Secretary No. 5 doesn't give me much to do, so I assumed various identities and made a lot of plans, such as the independent investigators in Qinggang, the special entity in the business world, the Magic Box Group, and of course, the Queen of Qinggang..."

Han Su found it even stranger: "If you really have nothing to do, why don't you do a few more math problems?"

"Do you think I haven't done it before?"

Xue Zhi looked at him coldly: "Math problems are different from other things!"

"?"

Han Su was a little confused: "So, did you manage to make it or not?"

"None of this matters anymore."

Xue Zhi, expressionless, interrupted Han Su's train of thought, slightly raising his head, a hint of fanaticism flickering in his eyes:

"So, the key now is to get that isolated and helpless Miss Wei Lan safely back to Qinggang with what she has, despite being pursued by countless mysterious forces, including the patrol knights, across thousands of kilometers, right?"

Han Su focused his mind: "Yes!"

Xue Zhi stated definitively, "She is merely the empress of a city; it is impossible for her to achieve this."

Han Su frowned immediately, but didn't speak right away.

Sure enough, Xue Zhi slowly exhaled and said in a deep voice, "But if she becomes a regional or even continental empress, she can do it!"

"And this is actually very simple!"

"..."

"..."

"That's so inelegant..."

At this time, Wei Lan had already left Tongshi City.

When the wealthy couple drove her to the banquet hall, they discovered that the Queen of Qinggang, who had been talking and chatting with them in the car, had disappeared without a trace, leaving only a mirror in the car.

The real Wei Lan took advantage of the commotion in Tongshi City to escape and immediately contacted the people he had selected in advance.

Empresses are always high above others, enjoying countless flashes of light and public attention.

But on another level, they are very good at hiding themselves.

Wei Lan knew that many people were looking for her, but she could at least guarantee that she wouldn't be found within two hours. However, figuring out what to do next became the most important thing.

This time, she had no choice but to act; there wasn't enough time to plan the next step. All she could do was dial the private number of a queen in a nearby metropolis.

The wandering knights are mysterious and powerful, possessing the authority to execute any creature other than nobles without prior authorization.

However, the Queen Organization is also spread all over the world and has a huge influence. If they are united, they will actually have the qualifications to challenge the Traveling Knights.

Therefore, Wei Lan was certain that the only way for him to safely return to Qinggang was to use the teleportation arrays of other city queen organizations.

However, she had only recently been chosen as Queen of Qinggang and was still inexperienced. She did not know any sisters who were completely trustworthy and willing to fight against the Traveling Knights to help her.

Come to think of it, after being elected queen, the only person she was relatively close to was Queen Fati of Giant Horn City, but on this life's journey, she didn't even remember herself.

So, the only thing we can do now is to talk about exchanging benefits.

That was the person she dialed.

Queen Xiang Nanli of Baihui City is about to participate in the regional queen selection of the four major districts in the East, and she needs every vote.

Wei Lan had already received her secret letter, hoping to gain Wei Lan's support.

Now, Wei Lan doesn't mind using this vote, along with other additional conditions, to get her help this time.

However, the result of the phone call was very disappointing. The Emperor of White Gray City, Xiang Nanli, spoke in a very cold tone: "Miss Wei Lan, it is quite presumptuous of you to ask to use our White Gray City's teleportation array without us asking for reasons right from the start."

"I'm afraid our friendship hasn't reached that level yet."

"Furthermore, I need to convey my disappointment to you. After you were elected Queen of Qinggang, I wrote to you hoping to use your Wei family's businesses to help me build a media matrix."

"But unfortunately, I don't understand why, when I contacted the head of your Wei family's media industry, the conditions they offered were not mutual assistance, but rather that I should leave you. Tell me, how can I choose under these circumstances?"

"..."

Wei Lan smiled wryly: "My relationship with my family is a bit complicated, but Miss Xiang, I believe I can give you..."

"Feel sorry!"

The other person interrupted her: "I need to focus on the results of the regional queen pageant."

"Although I know that you would make this call so rashly, it must be because you're in a very dangerous situation..."

"But I can't help you."

(End of this chapter)