Fu Qingyang stood motionless, like a statue. Knowing that he would not respond, Zhang Yuanqing spoke on his own: "The Dark Night Rose is seeking someone named 'Young Soldier King.' Black Unusual knows the identity details of this person, so Pang Wudi has gone to the Person of Injustice for inquiries. However, Black Unusual does not understand why the Dark Night Rose is searching for this individual." After speaking, Zhang Yuanqing took a deep breath: "Since this has nothing to do with our primary mission, we didn't report it earlier. But considering that Black Unusual shows some interest in this matter, I believe it would be best if you were made aware of it." This was his careful compromise—considering the current situation. Perhaps Black Unusual wouldn’t ask about Bing Brother’s affairs directly, but based on the memory of the Person of Injustice, he would likely inquire at least once. If the concealment continued, not only would the investigation results be lost, but Fu Qingyang's trust in him would also be completely eroded. Thus, Zhang Yuanqing had made a compromise—sharing only part of the information, while deliberately omitting the most critical detail: that Young Soldier King participated in the campaign to capture the Strange Eye Judge from Demon King. He knew that Fu Qingyang would certainly sense something amiss. A pilgrim at Sage level could not be easily deceived. But this was the necessary price—between suspicion and complete loss of trust, he had chosen the former. ... In the bedroom, the Person of Injustice stiffened slightly, his voice low and steady: "No response!" Then he chuckled: "The Dark Night Rose is seeking this person—and yet, why would they reveal such a deeper purpose to us?" His tone and subtle expressions matched perfectly with the true Person of Injustice—so natural, so authentic that there were no signs of inconsistency. Although Fu Qingyang had only known the Person of Injustice through brief interactions and descriptions from Zhang Yuanqing, for an elite scout at this level, these details were sufficient. The blood mist floated gently over the rim of the bowl, speaking softly: "Never mind. This matter is not urgent. For the next two days, stay hidden and avoid going out. At twelve o'clock at night tomorrow, come to the same place as before." Then the boiling in the bowl ceased, and the blood mist gradually dispersed. ... In the corridor, Fu Qingyang, once still like a statue, now stirred slightly with renewed vitality. He glanced at Zhang Yuanqing beside him and recounted the conversation from the bedroom: "Recall if there's anything particularly vivid or memorable about the Person of Injustice—perhaps one of Black Unusual’s outposts, perhaps a place they frequently visit, within the area of Place." Within the area of Place... After thinking for a moment, Zhang Yuanqing closed his eyes and said slowly: "Jiu San Youth City, Building 2, Room 1802… Lai Fu Hotel… Songhai Third Primary School… Songhe Coffee House…" He listed eight or so locations in succession, explaining: "These places—some where Black Unusual resided; some where they operated businesses; and others where he previously served. The common thread is that Black Unusual held meetings with his subordinates at these sites, using them as temporary outposts." "But I'm not sure if there are more—I only have fragmented memories of a spirit body." Fu Qingyang placed both hands on the railing, gazing toward the night skyline, his brows slightly furrowed. Seeing this, Zhang Yuanqing didn’t dare speak, afraid that Fu Qingyang’s composed exterior might be concealing the very tenets of the Ten Most Brutal Interrogations for a second-level scout. Fu Qingyang exhaled slowly: "There are too many outposts—we lack sufficient manpower." He did not state it clearly, but Zhang Yuanqing immediately understood his concern. The investigation had come close to its conclusion. Now all that remained was to position patrols at the meeting points between Dark Night Rose and Black Unusual, and then capture them all. However, there were internal spies within the Five Elements Alliance. It would be impossible to gather a large number of personnel for such operations. That’s why Fu Qingyang had only brought him along during these recent actions. Before the Unimpeded Incident, the Five Elements Alliance had conducted a comprehensive search of Black Unusual—coordinating multiple official teams across the region. Since discovering the existence of Dark Night Rose, Fu Qingyang had shifted his strategy—he no longer called upon subordinates but instead led operations personally. With regard to manpower shortages: one reason was high operational density, making it impossible to draw large numbers from the field; the other was that both Black Unusual and the leader of Dark Night Rose were elite Realm Walkers. Members below Sage level could be disregarded. "There are five elders at the Songhai Branch, each with their inner circle. We can only set up patrols in five outposts—so we must narrow our focus to five." Fu Qingyang said after a pause: "If I have more detailed information about Black Unusual, I can analyze his personality and habits to determine which sites he would choose." I do have that—but the 'food item' called 'Man Blood Mitten' hasn’t responded yet… Zhang Yuanqing furrowed his brows slightly, saying: "What should we do now, Hundred-man Commander?" Fu Qingyang glanced at him subtly: "Return first. I need to gather some materials." ... The next day. When Zhang Yuanqing woke up on time, he found Xiao Doudibi crawling around the room, holding onto his uncle’s wallet—just like a seal crab carrying a ball, performing acrobatics. Let go of the wallet now—maybe occasionally, just occasionally, take one of Aunt's undergarments as well—but never touch Uncle again. Zhang Yuanqing thought to himself. As he sat up and reached beneath the pillow for his smartphone, he checked the unread inbox under the anonymous number. One message remained unread. Zhang Yuanqing’s face brightened. The night before, after returning home, he had sent a message to 'Man Blood Mitten' asking them to provide information on Black Unusual as soon as possible. Then, with quiet anticipation and nervousness, he drifted off to sleep. Even though they are the Evil Organization, their efficiency is quite high—well, perhaps even less efficient subordinates have been eliminated by superiors… Zhang Yuanqing muttered under his breath. He opened the message. The content was divided into two parts. The first section described Black Unusual’s personality—cautious, shadowy, resilient—and included the sender’s personal assessment of him. This portion was concise, clearly aiming not to mislead the reader. The second part detailed various actions Black Unusual had taken—the methods he used, his decision-making approaches—including even his experience points (xp). It was reported that when Black Unusual engaged in intimate encounters with women, he liked to spread various poisons over their bodies—thus gaining double pleasure. Over time, however, this habit no longer satisfied him. Eventually, he began transforming captured women into enchanted creatures. Finally, on the body of a human-like female creature, he discovered the long-missed joy that belonged to a man. As time passed, Black Unusual gradually lost interest in ordinary women—no matter how beautiful, they could not capture his attention. So, is this the origin of his Unimpeded habit? Zhang Yuanqing couldn’t fall asleep. After analyzing carefully, he only sensed one word: "eccentric." "Let specialized matters be handled by specialists—let Fu Qingyang take over from here." He copied down the materials and forwarded them to Fu Qingyang via the phone card of Yuan Shi Tian Zun. As for the source of this material, he had already thought through a plan—he would attribute it to Zhishake Palace. Zhishake Palace Master and Yuan Shi Tian Zun have long-standing connections. The secret of Xiaohuai Pool was revealed precisely through the Palace Master. So, it’s only reasonable that Yuan Shi Tian Zun privately entrusted the Palace Master with monitoring developments within the Gǔ Wáng lineage. As for how the Palace Master obtained this material—that would be a matter known to Yuan Shi Tian Zun alone. In the spacious, elegant study, Fu Qingyang placed the materials on his desk and remained silent for several seconds before dialing the number of Tai Di Elder. "Beep… Beep…" The connection was established. The sound of barking dogs faded into the background, replaced by a calm, weathered voice: "Have you found Black Unusual?" Fu Qingyang responded calmly: "We have confirmed both the meeting times and transaction locations between Black Unusual and the Dark Night Rose." Tai Di Elder chuckled: "That's excellent progress. If we successfully resolve the Black Unusual matter, you’ll be recognized as the primary contributor. Those who oppose your entry into the Elder Council will then have no choice but to stay silent." After a pause, he said: "Let’s get down to business." Fu Qingyang reported back on all the previous findings, his tone serious: "I’ve retrieved materials from the Branch regarding Black Unusual—but they aren’t yet private or detailed enough. Should any judgment go wrong, the consequences could be severe." The person who has obtained the Cup of Yuan Shi is now a major threat. And if the Dark Night Rose gains control over the items left by the Demon King—then that will become even more troublesome… Tai Di Elder fell silent for a while, then said: "We can request assistance from Headquarters. I hope we still have time." Fu Qingyang frowned slightly: "That’s all we can do now…" His phone vibrated. A notification popped up at the top: Yuan Shi Tian Zun had sent a message. Fu Qingyang opened and read it. His expression changed, his face showing surprise and astonishment. "Elder, perhaps we don’t need to request assistance from Headquarters after all." Tai Di Elder asked: "Why?" Fu Qingyang said: "I have received a detailed report on Black Unusual—this one is particularly authentic when compared with the information I previously had." Tai Di Elder expressed surprise: "Where did you get this material?" Had Fu Qingyang possessed this material earlier, he wouldn’t have made those earlier statements. "It was reported by Yuan Shi Tian Zun," said Fu Qingyang simply. "He has been in private contact with Zhishake Palace Master and thus, at an early stage, entrusted the Palace Master to monitor developments within the Gǔ Wáng lineage." Tai Di Elder paused, then smiled: "Well thought out—clearly not conventional. This individual shows real potential. Once the Tiger Symbol arrives, if he passes the Large Health Checkup, we should give him special attention." Fu Qingyang nodded: "I’ll review this material on Black Unusual again and contact you shortly." After hanging up, Fu Qingyang turned his focus back to the content. Gradually, the image of Black Unusual became increasingly vivid in his mind: "He is sharp—fierce and exacting. The fact that he personally orchestrated Yuan Shi’s assassination validates this trait. Yet at the same time, he is cautious and patient, willing to meet with the Dark Night Rose—not merely because of Yuan Shi’s death, but due to a deeper reason behind it…" "I now understand which sites he will choose." ... At night. Under the soft golden light, Zhang Yuanqing held his hands in his pockets, wearing Wang Tai’s mask. He walked steadily through the quiet street and arrived at the coffee shop opposite the Kangyang District Police Office. The surrounding stores had closed—only this one remained lit. The doors were open, but the interior was empty, with no customers. A red figure stood quietly by the counter where the coffee machine was set. She wore a classic Song Dynasty-style elegant long gown in deep red—the sleeves and chest adorned with gold-threaded cloud patterns and dragon motifs. Her posture was graceful; her flowing black hair revealed a beauty of national elegance, even beneath her silver mask. Zhishake Palace Master gently held a delicate teacup, pouring hot water slowly onto the filter paper. "Why not use the coffee machine? Does hand-brewed coffee taste better than machine-made?" Zhang Yuanqing smiled pleasantly. The Palace Master lowered her head, watching the steaming stream of water with gentle focus: "I particularly enjoy drinking hand-brewed coffee and using a filter." I also like hand-brewed coffee—but I use paper towels instead… Zhang Yuanqing only thought these things aloud, never daring to say them out loud to this eccentric. "Master, we have now determined the meeting times and transaction locations between Black Unusual and the Dark Night Rose," Zhang Yuanqing said as he stood by the counter, observing the bright eyes beneath the mask. "As part of our exchange, I’ll share these intelligence materials with you. But I’d like to ask you to help me do two things." "Say it!" the Palace Master suddenly responded, her tone sharp and solemn: "I hope they are not too difficult—otherwise, I might consider killing you for questioning your spirit! Though I am not a Night Wandering Deity, I have the tools to perform such an inquiry." After saying this, she lightly twirled strands of hair on her head, laughing softly: "Of course it’s just kidding. Don’t be afraid—I wouldn’t want to kill you for questioning. You’re so excellent—more than worthy to be my first choice in person." ... Zhang Yuanqing spoke seriously: "The first task is to secure the register of records. The second task is—if conflict arises and Black Unusual dies, you must help me destroy his spirit form."