"Is the president also coming?" Zhang Yuanqing was momentarily surprised—how could the Department Head of the Goddess Association summon a half-god as a guarantor? After all, it was clear from Bill and Anne's relationship that the Goddess Association and the Merchant Guild were close allies. After a moment's reflection, Zhang adjusted his tone: "If the president is joining us, I'd be happy to meet with your department head." He had been getting along well with the president, who had even hinted at investing in him. Of course, Zhang's willingness to meet wasn't solely due to these reasons—what could be more compelling than a half-god skilled in teleportation and concealment? When the emperor summons a farmer, doesn't the farmer glance at his granary, fearing he'll end up on the receiving end? To refuse would be pointless—when someone invites you to meet, it shows genuine interest. If you don't attend, they might just teleport over right after. Anne exhaled in relief and smiled warmly, "I've already arrived at the entrance of Fu's village." Zhang Yuanqing hung up the phone and asked the rabbit maid to drive the shuttle bus to meet them. Soon thereafter, the rabbit maid led Anne in. Anne had returned from Baigu Province overnight by air flight. The previous night, she reported in detail to the organization about the process of capturing the King of the Underworld, then immediately boarded a flight back to Songhai. That evening, the senior leadership of the Goddess Association convened an emergency meeting and decided to dispatch the Minister of Foreign Affairs to handle the matter. "Zhang Yuanqing nodded. Anni was at the peak of the fourth rank—indeed, she wasn't qualified to take on such a task. "Where shall we meet?" Anni didn't answer. Instead, she pulled out two black jade stones from her inventory, each carved with intricate and elaborate patterns. "It will bring us to the headmaster." Saying this, she handed one to Zhang Yuanqing and crushed the one in her hand. The black jade stones dissolved into luminous particles, which adhered to Anni's body. A bright flash, and Anni vanished from the living room. "Crack!" Zhang Yuanqing immediately crushed the one in his hand. The next instant, he found himself once again in the opulent private suite of the night club—the crystal chandeliers resembling lotus platforms, the black crystal floral tiles gleaming on the floor, and the luxurious leather sofas and tables laden with beverages and fruit, clearly indicating high cost. On the massive LCD screen, graceful women in colorful attire danced elegantly. Piles of light green banknotes stacked like small mountains were gathered in the corner. Sitting on a spacious leather sofa are two distinguished figures. One wears a silver mask, dressed in a deep red suit, legs crossed, lounging lazily against the sofa. The other is dressed in a Bohemian long dress, her rounded, fair shoulders bare, her golden hair held up by a diamond-adorned hairpin, cascading in soft, luminous strands. She is not wearing a mask, revealing her exquisite and radiant beauty. Her skin is as creamy as milk, her features finely sculpted—her full, elegant lips, the height of her nose, the size of her eyes, the density of her lashes—all rendered with perfect, flawless precision. This must be God’s most satisfying masterpiece. Her age is hard to discern, though she is surely not young; time has left no visible marks on her face or figure, instead embodying itself in her grace, like a world-class vintage wine—just one whiff and you're already enchanted. I'm still so young, I'm still so young—I never thought the eagle would eat the chick! Zhang Yuanqing gazed at her痴ly, utterly enchanted by the irresistible allure of a master-level passion-driven career, longing to make a bold move right away. Yet for some reason, he felt as though he had seen this minister before. ...Zhang Yuanqing suddenly closed his eyes, grasped the ghost mirror tightly in his hands, and pushed away all the lingering fantasies swirling in his mind. Inhale—calm and composed, he exhaled silently, then bowed respectfully, "Good morning, Chairman. Good morning, Minister." Internally, he was startled—this Minister of Foreign Affairs alone, with her professional charm, had nearly overwhelmed him, leaving him disoriented and spellbound. If she were to actively enchant him, he doubted he'd have any resistance at all. "Five seconds," the stunning woman turned her head slightly to the Chairman, smiling, "In the Saint Realm, few can withstand my charm. Five seconds is quite a risky timeframe." She spoke in fluent Mandarin, her voice soft and melodious, clear and well-articulated. Zhang Yuanqing remembered that Anne had mentioned, the members of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the Goddess Association were all language masters by profession. Their very first assessment upon joining the Ministry required mastery of at least four languages. How could one possibly engage in diplomacy without foreign language skills? "The president smiled slightly," "It's possible that he's actually quite rigid and cold in nature, with a strong sense of self-protection—once he feels himself being uncontrollably drawn to someone, his body instinctively responds to save him." Hearing this, Zhang Yuanqing's expression stiffened, as though he'd been stripped bare. "Alright, stop teasing our prodigy!" The stunning woman gave a gentle smile. "I'm Edith Diana, the Director of the Beauty Goddess Association. My spiritual realm ID is 'Diana.' I'm an orphan with no family, so there's no need to worry about my true name being revealed." "Director Diana," Zhang Yuanqing nodded, getting straight to the point. "I originally planned to hold a bidding competition among the Five Elements Alliance, the Heaven's Judgment, and the Beauty Goddess Association. But Fu Qingyang informed me that the headquarters is likely to opt for sharing the list held by the King of the Underworld. Therefore, the Beauty Goddess Association will need to purchase shared access slots from me. How much would you like to offer?" Holding the ghost mirror, he gazed directly into Diana's breathtaking face: "You should know the value of the King of the Underworld." The sense of familiarity grew stronger with each glance at her face. Sitting upright with graceful poise, Diana smiled and said, "My primary purpose for coming to this land is to meet you. I have already met the King of the Underworld and obtained the list from him." "What?" Zhang Yuanqing's face changed instantly, instinctively turning to look at the chairman. With Fu Qingyang stationed at Fu Family Bay, the scouts' perception was as sharp as radar—far beyond the reach of mere lust-based professions capable of seamless infiltration. Only the masters of the Void or half-gods could achieve such silent, undetected entry. You're not even playing by the rules! He mentally exclaimed. Diana chuckled, "We simply wished to avoid disputes with the Five Elements Alliance and the Heaven's Judgment. Thus, we secured the list in advance, though our compensation remains unchanged." "With that," she paused, "the points and money will still follow the original agreement—the Goddess Association will also gift you an additional item, the one the Demon King originally left to our president." Left to the President of the Goddess Association? Was it the service fee? Zhang Yuanqing instantly became alert. "What item?" Diana opened the inventory and placed an item onto the black crystal table. It was a circular moon-shaped coin, dark and deep, its surface untouched even by the glow of the crystal chandeliers. Zhang Yuanqing stared at the dark moon, feeling his Yin energy surge like tides, becoming unusually vibrant—his own spirit seemed charged with renewed energy. "May I check the item's attributes?" he fixed his gaze firmly on the black moon. "It's already yours," Diana smiled gently. Zhang Yuanqing eagerly reached for the black crescent moon. A few seconds later, the item's attributes appeared: 【Name: Companion Lunar Spirit】 【Type: Accessory】 【Function: Affinity with the Yin Goddess】 【Description: A natural companion of the Yin essence, enhances the Night Wanderer's Yin power and affinity with the Yin Goddess.】 【Note 1: Only Night Wanderers who specialize in Yin or have never specialized in any other power may wear it.】 【Note 2: During use, the power of the Sun Goddess and the Stellar Goddess will be weakened.】 A natural companion of the Yin essence, enhancing Yin power and affinity? That’s exactly equivalent to specializing in Yin! Zhang Yuanqing was deeply moved, shifting his grip from a grasp to a gentle hold, his hands trembling slightly. "You can try it out," the president, lounging cross-legged, smiled warmly. Without hesitation, Zhang Yuanqing pressed the black moon against his forehead. Instantly, it melted into a pool of black water, flowing actively along his face and forming a pattern resembling vines. Zhang Yuanqing lowered his head and saw his face reflected in the luminous, mirror-like black crystal table. His eyes were deep and mysterious, his face adorned with vine-like patterns resembling tattoos—strange, noble, like a sovereign of grace in the darkness. Anne gazed at him with rapt admiration. The Yin energy within him surged, growing richer, more refined, and significantly stronger—his abilities such as night-wandering, moon-singing, and spirit-soaring were greatly enhanced. At least by 50%. His original night-wandering duration of 60 minutes now extended to 90 minutes; the power of his moon-singing skill doubled to 1.5 times its original; his current limit of controlling six-level Yin corpses rose from three to four and a half. The magnitude of this enhancement surpassed even Fu Qingyang’s swordmaster cloak. However, this enhancement applied only to the night-wandering spirit, and came at a considerable cost—his Star Official and day-wandering spirit skills would each be weakened by 50%. But one advantage of the companion spirit, the Moon Spirit, is that it scales with the wearer’s inherent power boost—meaning he can utilize it all the way up to Sovereign status, even to Half-God level. If he specializes in the power of the Moon, he is naturally 50% stronger than other Night-Wanderers who cultivate the same force. The魔君 has so many excellent things indeed… Zhang Yuanqing’s thoughts flashed as he carefully sensed the changes within himself. Suddenly, his consciousness was struck—clearing, a dark, perfect circle of the moon appeared. This moon hung infinitely high within his mind’s depth, yet felt impossibly close. The fragments of the Moon’s essence had emerged on their own. At the same time, Zhang Yuanqing felt a subtle connection forming between himself and the fragments. They now seemed to be an integral part of his own power—capable of communication and even partial mastery. Naturally, he acquired a new ability: Secret Protection! Unlike the previously passive form of Secret Protection, Zhang Yuanqing could now actively apply it through the fragments of the Moon’s essence—providing secret protection to his teammates, items, and Shadow Corps members. Seclusion is the most fundamental ability of the Yin Source, and that alone is sufficient. I finally understand why the Mage King is so powerful—this guy is absolutely on a roll. Zhang Yuanqing suddenly had it all clicked. That's precisely why, even at the Sovereign stage, the Mage King continues to dominate the battlefield, sweeping all before him—by using his companion, the Spirit Moon, to communicate with the fragmented remnants of the Yin Source, thereby gaining powers that even half-divine beings possess. How could he not be strong with such advantages? Witnessing Yuan Shi Tian Zun conclude the experience, Diana spoke seriously, "From what you just said, it's clear you understand the value of the King of the Underworld, Yuan Shi Tian Zun. I'd like to ask you—have you learned of the existence of the Alliance of Freedom from the King of the Underworld? Have you received the list's contents?" "I only know of the Alliance of Freedom, not the specific contents of the list," Zhang Yuanqing replied. Diana gazed at him intently, studying him for a moment, then nodded slightly. "Do not attempt to touch the list—it is very dangerous. Even the Association of the Goddess of Beauty must proceed with caution when addressing the Alliance of Freedom." Zhang Yuanqing adopted a serious, attentive posture. "May I ask why?" Diana remained silent. The president interjected: "After the fall of the Church, various lawful organizations were established. The current order was born out of the destruction of the old order. Among those who helped build this new order, there were many people who had personally dismantled the Church. Among them, do you think there are any members of the Alliance of Freedom?" "Zhang Yuanqing understood, "So at its core, this matter is essentially a self-audit initiative by an external lawful-ordered organization." Diana said, "A powerful, hidden organization quietly shaping the course of world affairs has caused unease among the leaders of various organizations. If the Free Alliance can lead to the destruction of the Papal Church, it can likewise bring down the Divine Judgment or the Five Elements Alliance. We don't want to get entangled with the Divine Judgment or the Five Elements Alliance precisely because of this very concern." "Why not emulate the Five Elements Alliance and conduct a comprehensive review? I believe the Marshal will use the Tiger Seal, and the Free Alliance likely has no hidden protective influence." Zhang Yuanqing proposed his suggestion based on his own insights. "First, we don't want this matter to become public—publicity would cause panic. Second, telling the truth doesn't always require a powerful, hidden force; a well-curated list is often the most effective and most discreet tool." Diana smiled. Whatever, really—it doesn’t matter to me at all… Zhang Yuan thought, already struggling with the night-blooming rose. You people handle your own affairs. "Your compensation has been paid," Diana said. "Now, let's talk about the matter at hand." "Have you heard from Anne about the past when the Goddess Association invested in the Mage King?" Zhang Yuan nodded. "Then you should be aware of the Association's stance toward you. I've obtained the list. Originally, I could have waived your payment—the artifact left by the Mage King marks the beginning of our investment in you." Diana smiled gently. "We've placed our bet on you, and you've accepted. Therefore, we must sign a contract; otherwise, we wouldn't feel secure." Zhang Yuan straightened his posture and asked cautiously, "What do you require from me?" Diana's smile deepened. "First, you must keep Anne—she's our designated assistant. Rest assured, she's quite clean. Second, upon your promotion to Master at the end of the year, you must visit the Goddess Association." "These two matters have no sequence— you can adapt and reflect at your own pace," she said. Zhang Yuanqing glanced at Anne standing beside her. Ah, I'm facing a situation just like the Mage King's— if I want to deepen cooperation with the Goddess Association, certain things become unavoidable, like sleeping with Anne, or even being slept on by their president herself. Zhang Yuanqing mused, "I prefer a friendly, reciprocal partnership. The Goddess Association can assign me tasks and expect payment. Should I need anything from them, I will also pay a fee. At least for now, this is my preferred approach." Implied: I don't want to sleep with any of your people, nor do I want to be slept on. The president, beside her, sighed with frustration, "Young man, don't be so rigid! Men who are indecisive are called 'duds'; a true man should offer his women a home." Diana turned her head, looking at the president with a pained expression, "So that's why you don't want me?" "Am I a loveless man? You'll never have a promising career following me," Zhang Yuanqing forced himself to turn away, thus swallowing the words, "Minister, I can give you a home." That woman's charm was simply overwhelming—beyond what he could handle at this stage. Diana scoffed, ignoring the cheerful chairman, and looked directly at Zhang Yuanqing. "Then, our meeting ends here. You're excellent—I look forward to you surpassing the Mage King." Zhang Yuanqing suddenly turned back to gaze at her. "Minister Diana, have we met before?"