At 2 p.m., Zhang Yuanqing was jolted awake by the sharp ring of the phone. I should have turned it off... He, disturbed from his sleep, grew slightly irritated, picked up his phone, and was about to hang up when he suddenly noticed the caller—Fu Qingyang! "What instructions do you have for me, Commander?" Zhang Yuanqing instantly shifted his tone, speaking with sincerity and patience. "Didn't you write the副本 strategy?" Fu Qingyang's voice was rich and cool. The higher-ups clearly valued the strategy for the Silent Village—perhaps even curious, given that this was a quest where even the King of Magic, during his Saint phase, still expressed wonder at having survived "entirely by luck." Zhang Yuanqing asked, "What's wrong?" To most others, Fu Qingyang would have coldly informed him that this wasn't the way to communicate with superiors. But the Prime Origin Celestial Sovereign was different. Fu Qingyang offered a concise explanation: "The Taiguan Sect has asked the Dog Elder for the strategy." So the Dog Elder has reached out to you and contacted me? Zhang Yuanqing paused and said, "Captain, regarding the strategy for the village with no speech, I'm not sure whether I should submit it to the database. Personally, I'm inclined to keep it confidential and not sell it to Taiyuan Gate." Fu Qingyang's tone grew serious. "How so?" "You see, both the Wu-Xing Alliance and Taiyuan Gate are official organizations—there is indeed competition and occasional friction, but in terms of stance, they stand together. No matter how valuable a strategy may be, it cannot undermine the alliance agreement. "Moreover, I don't believe a strategy for a transcendent-level quest could shift the organization's core policies." "I understand," Zhang Yuanqing replied. Upon hearing this, Fu Qingyang knew he had his own reasons, and immediately said, "Then come over and discuss it face to face!" After hanging up, Zhang Yuanqing yawned, ate a meal, browsed through the forum, and then grew drowsy. He fell asleep. Daytime naps help restore the night wanderer's energy, and with experience points gained, vitality and physical strength have improved. Though only two hours of sleep, the fatigue accumulated during the dungeon run has been completely washed away. Zhang Yuanqing dons his running shoes and heads to the living room. There, Grandfather is wearing his reading glasses, seated by the computer, calmly playing poker. Upon seeing Zhang Yuanqing enter, he lifts the thermos containing goji berries from beside him, twists the lid open, takes a slow sip, and gazes at the grandson with a quiet, unspoken expression of appraisal. Grandmother sits nearby, watching Grandfather play, and upon hearing the footsteps, turns to look, her tone gentle: "Woke up? Are you hungry? I've prepared dinner for you." With that, she heads into the kitchen and serves the warm meals. Zhang Yuanqing wasn't actually hungry, but his grandmother rarely reserved meals for him, and he felt a wave of gratitude, saying, "I'm just hungry now—thank you, Grandma." As soon as he finished speaking, he noticed his grandmother placing a bowl of soup in front of him. The soup was slightly darker in color but clear, with a young pigeon floating in it, a few goji berries, and several slices of ginseng. Zhang Yuanqing looked up at his grandmother, his expression stiff, asking her three consecutive "???". His grandmother smiled warmly, saying, "Though you're young, you should still take care of your health. By the way, remember to bring that young lady back to our home for dinner. I heard from neighbors yesterday that she's come to see you again—the car she's driving is different from last time; she really has good taste!" After finishing her words, she patted his shoulder and went over to sit by his grandfather, contentedly watching the game of cards. Didn't I stay away all night without coming home? Didn't I work until dawn? So she prepared this soup for me? No, not exactly. Listen,外婆, I need to explain—please listen to me explain... Zhang Yuanqing looked deeply moved, mentally making the gesture of reaching out to hold on. By the guest lounge sofa, Guan Ya, Ling Jun, and Li Dongze each occupied a sofa, sipping fine wines and enjoying luxurious pastries and dishes. These three had come just to observe, much like friends calling out to one another: "Let’s find a place and have some fun tonight!" They had driven over in a flurry to Fu's village. Of course, Guan Ya and Li Dongze were also closely watching Yuan Shi’s mental state, as the副本 was exceptionally dangerous and terrifying, and cases of night wanderers experiencing psychological distress occurred annually. They were curious about what made the Silent Village special—so unusual that it had nearly cost the Demon King his footing—and even more curious as to why Yuan Shi believed the Silent Village's quest shouldn't be sold to the Taiyuan Sect. Zhang Yuanqing paused and said, "I encountered the same issue as the Demon King within the quest—nearly died inside. I'm certain the difficulty of the Silent Village has surpassed S-level, matching that of the Sheling Tunnel." Matching the Sheling Tunnel? The Sheling Tunnel was a bug-level spiritual realm, a quest that couldn't be normally cleared. Over thirty years, only Yuan Shi Tianzun had achieved the first victory in that quest. Li Dongze shook his head, "That doesn't make sense. Although we don't know whether anyone other than the Demon King has cleared the Silent Village, the Demon King's success proves it can't be as severe as the Sheling Tunnel." Zhang Yuanqing nodded, "Therefore, both I and the Demon King nearly perished within it." "Gan ya cut a piece of cake and placed it in front of Zhang Yuanqing, saying, 'The difficulty of an A-level quest shouldn't be this high. Don't hold back—tell us what's going on.' Facing the group's gaze, Zhang Yuanqing replied, 'Without a guide, simply following the quest's prompts would make it a bug-level realm. I can clearly state that no transcendent traveler could successfully complete the Silent Village quest, since the quest's main boss should be a high-level Saint.' A high-level Saint means at least level 5, possibly level 6. 'A high-level Saint...' Ling Jun straightened up from his relaxed posture. Fu Qingyang's eyes flashed with surprise. For them, this difficulty level was already beyond expectations—how could such a boss appear in a solo transcendent-level quest? Zhang Yuanqing then shifted his tone: 'However, if there's a guide, the Silent Village quest is quite manageable, not much harder than a B-level quest, even though I've never personally completed a B-level one.' Now, they finally understood. Li Dongze and Guan Ya hesitated to speak. Ling Jun spoke with serious determination: "Therefore, anyone entering the realm must inevitably perish—unless someone of your stature or the Mage King's, in which case there's a chance of success. That makes the strategy particularly crucial. 'Do you think,' I ask, 'such an essential strategy should not be sold to Taimei Sect?' Ling Jun's expression was both serious and stern, clearly indicating his displeasure. After all, Ling Jun has always been the Prince of Taimei Sect, the eldest son of the Sect's Master—though the Master has several sons. If Yuan Shi were to demand an exorbitant price, taking advantage of Taimei Sect's position, Ling Jun would not only remain composed but would even cheerfully assist him in doing so, since Taimei Sect is financially robust—after all, it's not a small fish to be picked off. A strategy guaranteeing certain death upon entry into the realm is indeed valuable. But the fact that Yuan Shi refuses to sell the strategy for the specific realm where the Night-Wanderer must inevitably perish—this underlying intention is something Ling Jun simply cannot accept, and it deeply irritates him. Fu Qingyang glanced at him, then turned to "But if that's all, then we can sell this guide to Taimei without any loss." To his surprise, Zhang Yuanqing shook his head again. "Commander, please take a look at these three items before deciding whether to retract your statement." Under the slightly puzzled glances of the four, he sequentially retrieved from the inventory a dark, translucent female doll; a gray, weathered bronze mirror shaped like a phoenix; and a silver box of rouge. Zhang Yuanqing explained, "As long as the guide is successfully used to complete the quest, the player must obtain all three items." Fu Qingyang, showing genuine curiosity, walked over to the tea table, set down his wine glass, and took hold of the jade female doll. After a few seconds, the item details appeared, and Fu Qingyang's expression stiffened. He looked up in surprise at Zhang Yuanqing, but said nothing. He gently placed the jade doll down and picked up the phoenix bronze mirror. This time, however, his face grew noticeably serious. He quickly set the mirror aside, reached for the box of rouge, and seemed eager to do so. A few seconds later, after reviewing the information on the rouge box, Fu Qingyang fell into a prolonged silence. Throughout this period, Guan Yalingjun and Li Dongze witnessed the ever-changing expressions of the reserved, composed young gentleman—expressions as varied and dynamic as a kaleidoscope. They stared intently at the three props on the tea table, their curiosity mounting with every passing moment, as if their hearts were being pulled and tugged. Eventually, Fu Qingyang gently pressed his fingers against his brow and said, "I can't make a decision on this matter myself—I'll need to inform the elders. Even the Songhai branch might not have the authority; I'll have to notify the headquarters." Yalingjun hesitated and asked, "Um, may I take a look?" Fu Qingyang nodded, "Certainly!" The three of them extended their hands simultaneously, each grasping one of the props to retrieve the item information. Almost instantly, their eyes widened in unison. They exchanged the props among themselves with a look of bewilderment, quickly absorbing the details. Yalingjun was left speechless, "This... this... this... it seems indeed, we may not be able to sell it to the Taimei According to Yuan Shi's account, as long as you follow the guide, you can clear the Silent Village route without any damage, and completing this quest will certainly reward three replica items. Low risk, high return! This exclusive spiritual realm is accessible only to the Night-Wanderer deities—members of the Five Elements Alliance cannot enter. From now on, this will be exclusively available to the Taiyuan Sect. What does this mean? Within a few years, Taiyuan's warehouse may see a large accumulation of these replicas. Ten years down the line, each Night-Wanderer of Taiyuan might personally possess one replica. These three items are no ordinary ones—those who master them can even challenge a Level 4 Saint directly. What does this mean? For the Five Elements Alliance, this is equivalent to handing over its nuclear weapons to allies while retaining them themselves. The mid-to-lower tier forces within Taiyuan will experience rapid growth. In the future, will any of the Five Elements Alliance's transcendent practitioners still be able to look up to the Night-Wanderers of Taiyuan? This guide is exceptionally special—more so than even a Class-S dungeon guide. No, it's not simply a guide anymore; it involves a strategic negotiation between two official organizations. Now Lingjun understands why Yuan Shi has been unwilling to sell the Taomin Sect's dungeon. Fu Qingyang remained silent, walked steadily to the desk at the end of the red carpet, picked up the phone, and dialed the dog elder's number. The call connected quickly, and the elder's voice was calm and soothing. "Has Yuan Shi submitted the dungeon guide?" Fu Qingyang replied firmly: "Elder, you must personally come to Fu Family Village to discuss this matter. I cannot make the decision on my own."