The past was built upon collecting unique characteristics.

"In fact, I need a drop of ancient blood to complete my advancement," Morian said with some dissatisfaction.

Promotion?

Upon hearing this answer, Karl was taken aback.

What kind of advancement requires the blood of a vampire? And specifically, the blood of an ancient species.

He instinctively thought it was a lie, but looking at Morian's helpless expression, it didn't seem like he was lying, but rather that he genuinely felt troubled by it.

interesting……

Karl's lips curled into a meaningful smile, and he chuckled softly:

"Great, this shows that we share the same goal, which gives us even more reason to cooperate."

The same? Do you also need the blood of ancient species?

"What do you mean?" Morian frowned, asking in confusion.

"According to my investigation, not all the members who participated in that gathering were vampires; there was a real vampire among them," Karl said, holding up a finger and chuckling. "And that vampire just happens to meet the criteria for being classified as an ancient species."

"Do you know the other party's specific identity?" Morian's eyes lit up, and he asked with surprise.

"That ancient being is the organizer of this gathering and the current leader of the Moon Worship Clan. He is a vampire who has lived for nearly three hundred years, which is equivalent to a second-stage free agent."

Having only reached the "First Embrace" stage... it doesn't sound too difficult... perhaps I alone have a chance... Morian silently assessed the situation, instantly gaining more confidence for his next move.

The challenge lies in how to bypass the numerous members of the gathering and make contact with that ancient being alone.

However, the other party's subsequent words poured cold water on his enthusiasm.

"You think you're easy to deal with? You're wrong."

"The strength of vampires cannot be judged solely by their appearance. Thanks to their long lifespan, they often collect a lot of magical items and possess enough desperate means to kill them. Most importantly, they have basically mastered all extraordinary skills."

"For example..." Karl added casually, "a spiritual construct that greatly enhances one's own abilities."

...Morian remained silent for a few seconds, abandoning any hope of success, and began to think about how to obtain the necessary drop of blood through a more ingenious method.

"The reason I say the same is because our ultimate goals are not conflicting, and even overlap to some extent."

At this point, Karl suddenly paused with a smile, as if waiting for the other party to ask "why" before he would finish the sentence.

"That's why I hate riddle people the most..." Morian muttered to himself, finally loosening his fist and forcibly suppressing the urge to beat him up.

"My commission is to eliminate the ancient species that the Moon Worship Group arranged to operate in Bet City, which is the initiator of that gathering. So we can cooperate to achieve our respective goals."

After a few seconds, Morian nodded slightly, approving of the suggestion.

Since it has been confirmed that both sides have similar goals, cooperation is indeed the best choice. Moreover, on a less optimistic note, one does not need to kill the ancient species; one can simply obtain a drop of blood and leave.

Seeing that he had agreed, Karl, as if he had been prepared, reached into his pocket and took out an item.

It was a dark silver coin, with incomprehensible symbols engraved on its edge, gleaming faintly in the light.

"This is the token needed to enter the party, which I obtained through a special channel," Carl explained, his tone becoming more serious. "Without this token, no matter how well you disguise yourself, you cannot participate in the party. The information provided by Harrison is incomplete."

Upon hearing this, Morian reached out and picked up the silver coin, examining it closely.

The silver coin feels similar to an ordinary coin and has no spiritual properties, meaning it is not a magical item like a badge given by the church, but simply a token of identity.

"Where did you get it?" he asked curiously, looking up at the table.

Karl smiled mysteriously, put his long, slender fingers to his lips, and made a shushing gesture:

"secret."

Seeing this, Morian immediately turned his head away and didn't ask another question.

If you're unwilling to tell me, I don't want to know either...

Carl seemed to enjoy this subtle atmosphere that only he knew, smiling as he leaned back on the sofa and crossed his legs again.

"I didn't mean to hide it from you, it's just that everyone has secrets." He shrugged, his tone carrying a hidden meaning.

"I have secrets, and so do you. There's no need to worry too much about these things. As long as we maintain a certain understanding, the cooperation can continue."

After a few seconds of silence, Morian finally decided to put the silver coin into his pocket.

The other party is right. Digging too deep will only make the cooperation meaningless. As long as the goals of both parties do not conflict, nothing else matters.

He took a deep breath, calmed himself down, and decided to change the subject.

"Tomorrow night, I will disguise myself as the murdered vampire. Using some disguise techniques and that keepsake, I should be able to sneak into the party."

Carl nodded, not rejecting the proposal.

"Sure, but you have to be careful. You might be able to imitate his appearance, but you can't imitate his speaking habits and behavior. Also, Harrison is just a peripheral member, so you have to minimize your presence as much as possible."

"If other party members strike up a conversation, you'd better speak as little as possible to reduce the risk of being exposed."

"Well, but I can use Harrison's identity as a dead man, while you don't have a suitable identity."

"How do you plan to participate in the party?" Morian asked in return.

Me? Carl didn't answer immediately, but slowly adjusted his open shirt collar.

"Actually, I've been a member of the party for a long time." He chuckled.

"Otherwise, why do you think I would know so much secret information? How could I have obtained two tokens of involvement, and how could I know so much about that ancient species?"

"Because I had been lying in wait for more than a month, I was always able to get first-hand information. Last night, I arrived at Xunfeng Street in advance to keep watch before Harrison's operation."

Morian's lips twitched, and his gaze toward the other person became somewhat strange.

Two months... This guy has actually been infiltrating an organization full of vampires for almost two months.

No wonder they hate vampires so much; I probably would have done the same.

However, it must be admitted that the other side was much better prepared than we were, and they provided a great deal of help in terms of intelligence and other aspects.

After saying this, Karl finally stopped smiling and earnestly instructed:

"So tomorrow night, we'll blend into the party and act according to the situation, but we need to avoid too much contact to avoid revealing our identities."