Zhang Yuanqing took a deep breath, suppressing the urge to feel dry in his mouth and throat, and stared coldly at the woman with gray hair, saying, "Set aside your charm—your actions have clearly conveyed hostility!" As he spoke, transparent vortices began to form in his eyes, activating the skill of his Dream Domain. As long as Katharine continued to charm him, he would perform a Dream Leap and depart. Of course, all of this was staged for her benefit—this body, even if it perished, would be of no consequence. One after another, strange and vivid dreamscapes began to unfold. Hmm, at work hours, there are actually so many people dozing off here? Zhang Yuanqing stared at the chaotic array of dreams, paused momentarily, then immediately cleared his mind and focused intently on the woman with gray hair. The gray woman's eyes sparkled, she glanced toward the high tent pitched nearby, and smiled gently, "It seems you're not the type of evil occupation that thrives on strong desire." Instantly, she withdrew her charm, and the enchanting allure vanished. Phew. I appreciate your patience—no need to force the eagle to eat the chick. If I were someone with strong ambitions, would you have simply laid me out? Zhang Yuanqing sighed quietly, maintaining his cool and reserved demeanor, and raised an eyebrow. "Do you know my profession?" Zhang Yuanqing showed a look of sudden clarity, then regained his cold composure. "So the app's notifications were merely designed to lure me here?" He slightly tightened his posture, entering a combat stance. "Don't be so tense. The app's notifications weren't deceptive. Master Tengtian, you've already been included in our evaluation list." Katharine lounged lazily against the back of her chair. "Master Tengtian, a Level 5 Illusionist, an independent practitioner, who has slain several high-ranking officials, driven by a strong sense of principled justice—particularly resentful of corrupt officials, suspected of having suffered unjust treatment. Officially wanted in August of this year, and since then, completely out of contact." "You've been investigating me?" Zhang Yuanqing gracefully displayed subtle expressions—eyes wide with shock, struggling to remain calm, and a simmering sense of menace. Katharine smiled. "Since we're conducting an evaluation, of course we need to thoroughly verify your background. We'll continue confirming your identity until we're absolutely certain there are no issues." "Pause a moment, she said directly, "The Hunter's Guild is an absolutely neutral organization. We cultivate both lawful and chaotic professions. Our belief is that there is no absolute good or evil in the world—only enduring interests. Therefore, we select promising candidates with clean backgrounds and immense potential among our hunters. You have reached a high level and consistently excel at completing tasks, so congratulations—you've been placed on our evaluation list." Zhang Yuanqing sneered, "So, the next step is to hand over whatever's in your bank vault?" Katharine replied, "Don't rush. Listen to me finish. Once you're on the evaluation list, you'll enjoy the following four benefits: First, your task assignment privileges will be suspended—you'll be free to take any quest listed on the reward board. Second, we'll provide you with detailed guidance for the Dream-Weaver stage dungeons. Third, all reward amounts will be yours; the Guild will no longer charge any commission. Fourth, should you encounter any difficulties, you may always reach out to me—I'll be your supervisor." "Having said that, she smiled gently, "Number five is a personal favor from me—should you have any needs in that regard, feel free to reach out to me anytime." The fifth point, however, is entirely optional. If I truly sleep with you, then the copper piece is yours, and I'll be yours as well. Zhang Yuanqing said solemnly, "That will do. Let's talk about the bank's safe deposit box—this, I believe, is truly what you've come to see me about." "The contents inside the bank's safe deposit box are indeed our primary objective. Should you be willing to sell them to us, the Hunter's Guild will offer you a price that will surely satisfy you," Catherine said. "No sale!" Zhang Yuanqing firmly rejected the proposal. Catherine, unsurprised, chuckled, "We have an endless capacity for patience when it comes to promising talents. First, however, I'd like you to answer me one question—what exactly is the item?" Zhang Yuanqing replied, "It's a fan-shaped piece of copper, though not complete." "Incomplete... Catherine nodded. "That item—the Hunter's Guild will absolutely need it. After careful consideration by our senior leadership, we have decided to share the treasure with you, but you must locate the second copper piece within ten days. This is our test of your capability. If you succeed, you will officially pass the assessment and become a full internal member. Should you fail, you will hand over the copper piece, and our organization will purchase it at a fair price." She then opened her inventory, pulling out a leather contract. "Now, you must sign this agreement." Signing the contract means I have to find the second copper piece within ten days and successfully infiltrate the enemy ranks. If I fail, I'll have to sell the copper piece to the Hunter's Guild... I have absolutely no leads on the subsequent copper pieces. The probability of finding the second one within ten days is extremely low—how am I supposed to sign? If I don’t sign, I fear I’ll never leave the Hunter's Guild. Still, Zhang Yuanqing remained firm. "What if I don’t sell it?" "Katherine smiled gracefully," "You think so?" ... In the Chinese community, a row house. To find the Master of Heaven's Path? Zhang Yuanqing was first taken aback, then it clicked. After the discovery of two Star Officials being killed, the Anti-Black-and-White Alliance likely deduced that the enemy aiming to seize the treasure had been intercepted—thus, they would naturally seek out the interceptor, testing whether the Master of Heaven's Path knew of the Emperor's relics. There was no choice. The Anti-Black-and-White Alliance already has a certain understanding of the Emperor's relics. I can try to gather information from them. Oh! That way, I'll be able to take on the Hunter Guild's assessment as a double agent—indeed, being a double agent proves to be quite advantageous. Zhang Yuanqing pretended to ponder thoughtfully: "The Master of Heaven's Path, the bounty hunters—finding people is no problem; I'm best at that. But the two of you must clearly explain the reasons. For tasks whose depth and scope remain unclear, I simply won't accept them." Tao Siming thought for a few seconds, then said, "I can't tell you the reason. Your task isn't particularly dangerous—just lock onto his location, and everything else can be ignored." Zhang Yuanqing shook his head: "Lock onto his location? What if there are master-level masters guarding him? Then wouldn't I be setting myself up for certain death? And if he himself is a master, I'm certainly asking for a death sentence. You give me no information at all, and yet expect me to go searching for him?" Standing up, he adopted a clear intention to leave: "I'm sorry, but I can't agree to your proposal." "Wait!" Deng Jingguo spoke up. This seemingly impetuous but actually fair Thunder Master said: "I can tell you, if you remember the two star officials from last night—they died, and it was the Heavenly Master who killed them. We suspect that the two officials were simply waiting for him, like a hare waiting for the stump. The clean, precise double elimination—showing clear awareness of the spirit forms—suggests that the Heavenly Master might be a Night-Wanderer or a Conjurer. At the very least, he's at level five." "What I'm seeking isn't just this information—I want to know the origin of the copper block... Zhang Yuanqing nodded in understanding and asked, "Since you didn't act last night, it must be that you were held in check by a master-level master. Then I'd like to know more about the two star-officials—what organization they belong to, and what they're seeking, because they too are searching for the Heavenly Master. "If I don't understand the caliber of the forces behind the scenes, I'll make a misjudgment and find myself in danger." Hearing this, Deng Jingguo raised an eyebrow, "Your thinking is very clear—I now have greater confidence in you." He continued, "Jia Feizhang is my brother by father, though not by birth. The two star-officials took away my ancestral heirloom. I'm not yet familiar with the organization behind them." Zhang Yuanqing paused for a moment, "I need more detailed information about the item in question before I can deduce the background of the organization behind the scenes." "Deng Jingguo said in a low, steady tone: 'My ancestor was Huo Zhengkui, the founder of the once-largest Chinese-Canadian crime syndicate. A century ago, he traveled throughout Europe for several years and met with the Pope of the Church, which at the time was the world's most powerful lawful organization. 'Later, the Church fell victim to a crisis and, in his final days, the Pope entrusted him with an item. Now it seems that the very organization that brought down the Church has come seeking him.' Deng Jingguo indeed had no prior knowledge of this. Those who were informed would keep the matter quiet, while those who were unaware would treat it as a legend or a folk tale, speaking of it openly and without reservation.' Zhang Yuanqing nodded. 'I understand. I'll take on this case—though I have one request: during the investigation, I'll need your assistance from the Anti-Black-White Alliance. I hope you won't hesitate to support me.' The two Masters relaxed slightly and nodded. Deng Jingguo added, 'You need not overcommit—just do what you can.' "Seeking the help of this free-spirited sword immortal was merely a matter of hoping for the best—after all, expertise matters. The scouts are specialists when it comes to investigations. As for that item, Deng Jingguo didn't feel it was essential. Whether it was from the Church or the relics of the Pope, it remained distant. Before Jia Feizhang's death, he even hadn't heard of either. Even now, his understanding of the Church's fall and the Pope's legacy is only basic. Zhang Yuanqing said, "Then, let's discuss the compensation." The details will sync to your phone shortly. So, let's sign the agreement now. After signing, Zhang Yuanqing searched again through his dreams, deliberately showcasing a skill—dream jumping—before Catherine's eyes, and then departed from the Hunter's Guild. … After leaving the townhouse complex, Zhang Yuanqing glanced at his phone, reviewing the information sent by his duplicate regarding the Hunter's Guild. The Guild described the copper pieces as possibly relics of the Pope, in their complete form a circular copper disc, and briefly mentioned the existence of the Papal Court, but in a vague, indirect manner. This gave the impression that the Guild was merely "seeking a legendary treasure." It seemed that until the "Heavenly Master" passed their assessment, they would reveal nothing about themselves. "All just empty talk—basically nothing," Zhang Yuanqing muttered, expressing his dissatisfaction. "Right now, the only lead is Huo Zhengkui. Ah, the founder of the largest Chinese-Canadian mafia in the Chinatown area. I'll have Asano Ryō investigate the records of 'Heaven's Judgment'—there must be information on this individual there." Thinking of this, he dialed Shina Ryō's phone. After two rings, it connected, and Shina Ryō, speaking softly in Japanese, said, "I'm at work; I'll reply to your message later." She then hung up. Zhang Yuanqing quietly noted this down and opened the translation software to render the message. Hmm, someone nearby wasn't comfortable taking calls—there was a presence in the office area, making it risky to go to the restroom to make a call? Zhang Yuanqing then composed a text message: "Please look up Ho Zhengkui." Fifteen minutes later, Shina Ryō sent over Ho Zhengkui's biography.