Annie? Zhang Yuanqing was momentarily taken aback upon seeing the name, and only then remembered that he had an assistant from the Beauty Association—someone who could handle both work and personal matters. Since the resolution of the Dionysus Club incident, he hadn’t reached out to her. Following a series of events that had kept him on the edge of life and death, though only a month had passed, he now felt as though they had been apart for years. Had she grown cold and lonely, perhaps, due to prolonged absence? Zhang Yuanqing chuckled to himself, rose to his feet, walked over to the table, and took a seat to answer the phone. “Annie?” On the other end, Annie’s Chinese was soft and pleasant but somewhat awkward in pronunciation. “Mr. Yuan Shi, do you have time now? I’d like to meet with you.” “What’s this about?” Zhang Yuanqing didn’t immediately agree. If she had asked for dinner, he would have politely declined. In truth, his distance from Annie wasn’t due to dislike—rather, the sheer allure of his professional life had proven too compelling to resist. What's perfect appearance or perfect figure—how could anyone endure that? It's not something official staff can be tested on. Thus, Zhang Yuanqing wasn't very confident when dealing with her; the Heavenly Sovereign was quite demanding. "The Beauty Goddess Association has a task they'd like to assign to you, but it's not convenient to discuss over the phone," Anne whispered. Zhang Yuanqing thought for a moment and said, "I'll come by the International Tower at two in the afternoon." "Good," Anne replied. After hanging up, Zhang Yuanqing opened his computer and logged into his email. There was one unread message. Sent by Huang Taiji. The list of dual-repair items has arrived. A total of four dual-repair items, Huang Taiji has perfectly replicated the original item information format from the Spirit Realm. 【Name: The Sovereign Woman Porcelain Vessel】 【Type: Porcelain】 【Function: Dual Cultivation】 【Introduction: In ancient times, a hermit deeply devoted to the art of dual cultivation spent thirty years refining a porcelain vessel capable of continuously producing dual cultivation pills. This vessel, named the Sovereign Woman Porcelain Vessel, was created to provide an inexhaustible supply of such pills.】 【Note 1: The porcelain vessel produces one Sovereign Woman Pill daily. During the period when the pill's effects are active, the two cultivators engage in dual cultivation, enhancing their respective cultivation levels. The yang essence infused into the female cultivator strengthens her cultivation.】 【Note 2: Once you leave me, you will be none other than Ruan Xia'er.】 【Note 3: There are three thousand sovereign women—more the better.】 …… 【Name: The Yin-Yang Harmony Quilt】 【Type: Textile】 【Function: Dual Cultivation】 【Introduction: Gray silkworm silk was immersed in the earth's meridian energy for thirty years, absorbing the essence of the soil's spiritual power. Placed atop Mount Tai for three years, 】 【Note 1: Its greatest drawback is that posture and setting are limited.】 …… 【Name: Pure Yang Robe】 【Type: Intimate Product】 【Function: Dual Practice】 【Introduction: Made from the swim bladder of the giant oceanic fish known as the Thousand-Eye Fish, which is renowned for its exceptional reproductive capacity and whose flesh is considered a premium tonic for enhancing vitality and vigor. A deity of plague, seeking to cure a chronic illness, descended into the deep sea, hunted down a Thousand-Eye Fish, and immersed its blood and flesh in water for 49 days (seven weeks multiplied by seven). Afterward, the fish was entrusted to the mountain deity for three years of nurturing, and thus the Pure Yang Robe came into being.】 【Note 1: I will not agree to a Huanhuan session lasting less than two hours.】 【Note 2: Once I'm wearing my work attire, some compromise in sensuality is inevitable.】 …… 【Name: Two Principles Magnetic Rings】 【Type: Weapon】 【Function: Dual Practice, Synchrony of Hearts and Minds】 【Introduction: A circular ring crafted from two magnetic stones born from the earth's energy. Wear it by placing After wearing, it cannot be removed. When used in harmony, it enhances cultivation and enables the couple to develop a deep spiritual connection. [Note: There are only two magnetic stones—forever a pair for one lifetime.] …… In addition to the item properties, Huang Taiji also included photos. The Yuxiang ceramic bottle is a small, earth-gray medicine vessel, about the size of a palm; the Yin-Yang Harmonizing Quilt is a soil-yellow silk blanket with intricate, mysterious patterns. The Pure Yang Robe, traditionally used by ancient people, consists of fish bladder wraps, appearing soft and loose in the photo, as if it has been reused countless times. The Two Principles Magnetic Rings are two black circular bands, with a note beneath the photo stating that the size can be adjusted according to the wearer’s thigh circumference. The Yuxiang ceramic bottle is priced at 8 million. The Yin-Yang Harmonizing Quilt is priced at 11 million. The Pure Yang Robe is priced at 6 million. The Two Principles Magnetic Rings are priced at 23 million. The Twin-Perfection skill is at the Sage stage, so all these items are of Sage quality. Given the rarity of items with the Twin-Perfection function, while they aren't exactly on sale at a floor-clearance price, they are definitely offered at a substantial discount—essentially a friend's price. In fact, they're not just profitable; they're being sold half-and-half, almost given away. Huang Taiji truly demonstrates great generosity. Zhang Yuanqing thought it over and first eliminated the Pure Yang robe, as it has likely been used by many people. Even if Huang Taiji himself hasn't used it, the creator of the robe must have. Moreover, there's a cost: the user's pleasure experience is somewhat diminished. However, another benefit is quite appealing—this robe extends the user's endurance to two hours—though its function overlaps significantly with that of the Endurance Spray. Still, Zhang Yuanqing doesn't particularly care about endurance, as even at his peak, he only manages half an hour. With the Night-Wanderer's remarkable recovery ability, he can easily maintain half-hour sessions for several consecutive times. The magus who uses the Persistent Spray might only strike once per night, but his Heavenly Sovereign can strike seven times—rounding off, they're about equal. Next, we eliminate the Consort's porcelain bottle. In terms of portability, it clearly holds the top spot—just take a pill when needed, and it's convenient anytime, anywhere. However, its drawbacks are quite unfriendly: first, it produces only one pill per day, allowing only thirty minutes of dual practice each day, which is inefficient. Second, over time, the constant use of the pills will eventually leave him as nothing more than Ran Xiao'er—without it, he'll be completely dependent. Third, he'll transform into a stallion who falls asleep at the sight of beautiful women. Finally, we set aside the Two Principles Magnetic Ring. Zhang Yuanqing's reason is that it's too expensive, and it doesn't truly embody the lifelong, one-to-one nature he values. Of course, if Guan Ya were to find out, she'd surely use her sword to compel him to buy it. Zhang Yuanqing silently deleted the email and picked up his phone, sending a message to Huang Taiji: "Uncle, I'll go with the Yin-Yang Harmony Bed." This item was the most affordable option—though it meant Guan Ya would be limited to lying down, lying on her side, or lying on her back, unable to sit at her desk with her legs bent or hang suspended in the bathroom. Zhang Yuanqing immediately sent over the information about the Beast King's bracelet to the other party and asked, "Shall I make the trip to Beijing today?" Huang Taiqi replied, "I'll have my assistant come to Songhai with the props. Just hand over the bracelet and the Xishang to him." Zhang Yuanqing sent a series of "OK" gestures. Since it takes four hours by plane to reach Beijing, Zhang Yuanqing planned to meet with Anne and find out what tasks the Goddess Association had arranged for him. As an associate member of the Goddess Association, Zhang Yuanqing enjoys access to props, intelligence, the ability to issue rewards, and opportunities to introduce himself to key figures through the association. It's said there's also a perk for attending silver-level gatherings—though he has never used these privileges, he might find them useful in the future (not specifically for the gatherings). Therefore, it's essential to maintain this channel with the Goddess Association. Zhang Yuanqing immediately called Anne to inform her that he now has available time and can visit the International Building at any moment. To her surprise, Anne sent him a residential address and invited him to meet there. ... Half an hour later, a white BMW arrived at the destination. The queen, wearing sunglasses, rolled down her window and peered at the upscale residence, exclaiming, "Sir, do you have friends living here? I visited this property previously—each square meter costs 200,000, and you can see the Songjiang view directly. The scenery is absolutely stunning." "Why are you coming to see homes here?" Zhang Yuanqing said while sending a message to Anne, "Our home in Fujiawan is more expensive. City villas aren't even comparable to lake or river-view homes. Besides, what's with 'Sir'? You should just call me Captain." "Women generally prefer spacious, scenic floor plans like this," the queen remarked, giving him a flirtatious glance. "When will Your Highness finally buy a house for me?" At the side, Xie Lingxi chuckled, "Brother, she's hinting at making you her concubine. All she needs is to buy a house here—clearly implied." Hmph, a material woman—unlike me—who, even if we drink on the wind together, would still find it sweet as long as my brother likes me. "Pfft!" the queen scoffed, "You must have plenty of money at home; of course, you're not material at all." At that moment, Zhang Yuanqing noticed Anne had replied: "I live in Unit 1202, Building Three." He set down his phone and glanced at the queen, who was quietly holding out hope. "Agreed by Guan Ya. I have no objections. You two wait here—I should be back soon." With a flourish, he gave a crisp finger snap, and then vanished into a shimmering stream of starlight within the carriage. She wore a refined business suit—a skirt suit paired with a blouse and black stockings. Women's business attire also comes in different styles: strong, leadership-oriented women typically wear pants and more formal business suits. Those in reception roles, such as secretaries or assistants, opt for skirt suits and more elegant business wear, highlighting their "flower vase" qualities. "I said I wouldn't use my charm on you," Zhang Yuanqing said as he settled into the single armchair. "Ice tea, please." Annie promptly served him an ice-cold soda, at which point she should have sat on his thigh to make her point—yet the Master of the Yuan-Shi Dynasty kept his legs crossed, thwarting her attempt. "Let's get down to business," Zhang Yuanqing indicated the sofa across from him. Annie immediately smoothed out her charm and smile, adopting a formal, professional demeanor. "The association headquarters would like you to assist in capturing a fugitive, and we'd like it to be done secretly—without alerting the official headquarters," she said, picking up a stack of documents on the coffee table. "Here's the fugitive's file." Zhang Yuanqing gently exhaled a breath of Taiyin energy, summoning the ghost bride. The ghost bride called out, "My lord," and then presented the documents. To Anne, it seemed as though Yuan Shǐ Tian Zun simply exhaled a breath of cool energy, and the documents instantly floated into his hands. Powerful and elegant. Zhang Yuanqing carefully read through the documents, with Anne thoughtfully translating them into Chinese. The fugitive targeted by the Goddess Association, identified in the Spirit Realm as "Pluto," is a Deep-Dweller, Level 6. ——"Deep-Dweller" is the title bestowed upon a permanent career progression after the Nightwarden profession. Pluto is a member of the "Night's Dream," a powerful, though not as large as the "Spirit Energy Association" or the "Void Sect," independent organization active throughout Europe. Approximately two years ago, the "Night's Dream" organization was defeated, and its leader was returned to the Spirit Realm by the Celestial Judgment organization. Since then, as a key figure, Pluto has embarked on a long journey of exile. Over the years, the law-abiding organizations abroad have been quietly tracking and apprehending this individual—finally, after running out of options, the冥王 recently made his way into the Chinese realm. The Wuxing Alliance and the Heaven's Judgment Organization lack an extradition treaty, and the Heaven's Judgment members have no established presence or enforcement authority within China. Thus, the Wuxing Alliance's territory remains safe and secure. "The Night Eternal occupation," Zhang Yuanqing remarked, taking a breath. A sixth-level rank is within his range—indeed, reasonable. If it were a master-level expert, the Goddess Association wouldn't have assigned him this task. Yet the Night Eternal occupation proves particularly troublesome. As far as he remembers, they specialize in sealing and in sleeping (concealing their presence), much like the native illusionists—mysterious and exceptionally difficult to capture. It is precisely because of this difficulty that the冥王 has been able to evade capture by the foreign law-abiding organizations for so long. "I'll give it a try, though I can't guarantee success," Zhang Yuanqing said. Anne beamed with delight. "The reward for this mission is six million federal credits, plus 160 points "With points, you can do much more." To reward 6 million federal coins for eliminating a sixth-tier sage, that converts to roughly 40 million soft-girl coins—quite modest, though the points awarded are substantial. Zhang Yuanqing nodded silently. Task releases through the Divine Beauty Association and the Silver Clan both require points. When funds are insufficient, one can borrow interest-free from the Divine Beauty Association using accumulated points. Once points reach a certain threshold, one can upgrade from peripheral to silver membership, unlocking additional privileges. "I'll take on this task, but there's one issue," Zhang Yuanqing said firmly. "Why the secret capture? If we can leverage the strength of the Five Elements Alliance, the capture would be significantly easier." Anne immediately showed signs of hesitation and difficulty. "It seems there are some intriguing behind-the-scenes dynamics involved," Zhang Yuanqing remarked. While a sixth-tier sage is certainly significant, the foreign lawful organizations should not be so persistent in their pursuit. The divine generals under the Commander are also level six, yet the Five-Element Alliance treats them as targets—grab them if possible, leave them alone if not. As long as no major terror incidents arise, the official side won't persistently pursue any single evil profession.