Black Goat Club

Looking at the quiet, mysterious man sitting behind his desk, Xiao Xiao slowly let out a sigh of relief.

He had never imagined that indigenous people could give him such a profound shock.

In fact, even now, he still finds it somewhat unbelievable. Having already learned that the natives were dominated, he cannot imagine how the natives could have awakened to such an extent. Even though he has already glimpsed a corner of the existence of the outsiders, he still stubbornly believes that his own world is the real one, and he has made a bold statement to drive the outsiders out.

I was somewhat shocked, and I also felt a little sorry for him.

However, now is not the time to talk about these things. Xiao Xiao's mind raced with various thoughts as he slowly said:

"If you believe we are the invaders, that we destroyed your city..."

"Then why do you cultivate so many twisted and bizarre things? Why breed misery?"

"..."

Intuitively, I felt that this was a rare opportunity for me.

After several days of intensive training, Xiao Xiao felt that he had gained some understanding of strangers and natives. However, this understanding was not thorough. It seemed that only after meeting this Shepherds and witnessing his stubbornness and determination did he vaguely gain a complete understanding of the natives. Therefore, he also developed a deep curiosity about this person's thoughts.

"Herding is miserable, raising livestock is painful?"

The Shepherds listened, then suddenly laughed and asked in return:

"So, in your opinion, does Shepherds protect the flock or harm it?"

"..."

Xiao Xiao was slightly taken aback, wondering how to answer the question.

But the Shepherds himself laughed and said, "The Shepherds eats the sheep's meat and harvests its wool, taking all the profits that can be generated from the flock. But it is precisely because the Shepherds needs these things that he grazes his flock and protects it. The flock is able to continue because of him and stay away from wolves. So, is the Shepherds's grazing of his flock good or bad?"

"Besides..."

He spoke slowly, then suddenly laughed and said, "Haven't you noticed that I'm not actually the greatest Shepherds in Black Gate City?"

"Um?"

Xiao Xiao raised an eyebrow slightly. Could there be anything more terrifying in this city than what was in front of him?

"Your mother, or rather, the city as you understand it."

The Shepherds chuckled softly and said, "Whatever it is, that mysterious will hidden at a higher level is the greatest Shepherds. It has turned our city into a giant petri dish, treating all of us like lambs, capriciously weaving our destinies, pushing us to the extremes of pain and misery, in order to harvest the Pain Substance from our bodies..."

Why is it that all we see is chaos and darkness, pain and violence?

"Because that's exactly what 'he' wanted..."

"This city is full of his lambs, and you are nothing but the Shepherds's hounds..."

"..."

Hearing his explanation, Xiao Xiao was suddenly startled and found that what he said made a lot of sense.

Yes.

Having just completed the second lesson of special training, I particularly understand the theory the Shepherds was talking about.

The City Will is about deliberately cultivating these things.

Yang Jia probably asked him to conduct this second lesson so that he could understand these things.

However, Xiao Xiao never expected that such insightful words would come from an indigenous person.

Countless thoughts flashed through his mind, then he suddenly fixed his gaze on the Shepherds and whispered:

"Well then, I only have one question..."

Why did you come to find me?

"Is it really as you just said, that you only came here to see me, the one who is about to inherit the Lord Pact Black Gate City?"

"..."

Hearing Xiao Xiao ask the question again.

The Shepherds's gaze seemed to change slightly. He silently watched Xiao Xiao, and after what appeared to be a long time, he suddenly smiled.

You'll find out, perhaps soon.

"By then, you will understand me, or... forgive me."

"..."

"Forgive?"

Upon hearing this strange word, Xiao Xiao couldn't help but look up at him.

Suddenly, I felt like I had so many questions to ask.

However, after saying this, the Shepherds suddenly chuckled softly, got up from his office chair, and slowly walked out of the office. Xiao Xiao subconsciously wanted to get up and go forward, but before he could actually do so, he realized that he vaguely sensed the slightly distorted air behind the man and felt the silent and oppressive power like the sea, so he could only hold back.

However, for some reason, I felt increasingly awkward in the face of this person who suddenly appeared.

"Call..."

Watching the Shepherds leave the office, Rabbit Ears suddenly breathed a sigh of relief and whispered:

"Shepherds, they really do exist?"

"..."

Xiao Xiao immediately looked at her and said, "You know him too?"

"Of course, anyone who has made a name for themselves in this city has probably heard of him."

Rabbit Ears whispered, "I've heard before that there's a high-class club in this city called 'Black Goat,' whose members are all rich or powerful people. I even know that the rise of this club is related to the Black Forest, but it later separated from the Black Forest and existed on its own. And the Shepherds is the owner of this club."

"Of course, calling it a club is like calling it a cult to me."

"I don't know what kind of drug he gave those members. They are all extremely loyal and superstitious. Some are willing to give up their property, some are willing to use their power to do things for them, and I even heard that some are willing to sacrifice their families..."

"This is really weird, even more ruthless than our gangsters..."

"..."

"Black Goat Club..."

Xiao Xiao memorized the name and felt a vague urge to investigate them later.

But now, after only a moment's thought, he immediately picked up the Rabbit Ears that were still stuck to his side, put them aside, and quickly took out his phone from his pocket, eager to tell Yang Jia about his encounter with this strange person.

Unexpectedly, just as he took out his phone, Yang Jia's call came in.

"How's the special training going?"

Her voice sounded relaxed, "Mister Ye said you were out of his sight for a short time just now."

"He was very worried and kept urging me to contact you."

"..."

"He's been watching me the whole time?"

Xiao Xiao looked up inexplicably at the deep night outside the window.

He paused for a moment before continuing, "I think I've completed, even exceeded, the second special training lesson you assigned me. I've discovered and recorded all seven Enhancement Element, and I've even encountered an existence that's more difficult to understand..."

"Shepherds, is it?"

You know?

"It's not hard to guess."

Yang Jia chuckled and said softly, "In this city, he's probably the only one who can escape Mister Ye's notice."

"That person..."

Xiao Xiao was suddenly filled with great curiosity, but he didn't know where to begin asking.

"He is a special being that I cannot define."

Yang Jia said softly, "I knew about this person in Black Gate City a long time ago, but I didn't find it too strange. In every city, there are people who have discovered Pain Substance and are trying to study them. This can even be said to be an inevitable phenomenon in cities and one of the laws governing the operation of cities. Their research and utilization of Pain Substance have also helped us a lot."

"However, it was only after meeting him last time that I realized that the Shepherds of Black Gate City are somewhat special."

"Other researchers, even those aware of the existence of the outsiders, have conducted research on the Pain Substance, but it remains within a controllable range. Once they exceed the limits of their authority, the will of the city will erase their memories..."

"Only this guy has become so lucid and even learned to use the power of Pain Substance."

"But the City Will knows nothing about him."

"You can tell from Mister Ye's behavior; this is the first time he has ever been so passive."

"..."

For some reason, I felt that Yang Jia's tone sounded somewhat gloating when she mentioned Mister Ye's passivity.

This woman doesn't seem very kind-hearted...

Xiao Xiao thought to himself, then couldn't help but sigh and said, "Then what exactly does this mean?"

"A cell in your body has come to life and vowed to kill you?"

Yang Jia smiled and offered an analogy, "But don't worry too much. There are many things out of control in this city. Those Aberrant Creature are all out of control, which is why we need to clean them up. The Shepherds fits this definition to some extent. He is also mutated and out of control, but he has his own clarity and does not have the ability to spread. We don't need to pay attention to him for now."

"For you, the most important thing is to inherit the Old Chairman's contract."

"..."

"Ah?"

Xiao Xiao seemed somewhat surprised. "Now?"

"I don't have enough points..."

"..."

That's enough.

Yang Jia said, "Mister Ye has already persuaded the Red Eyes Ling Ping, the Serpent Sisters, and Old Zhou Under the Bridge."

"They not only agreed to let you inherit the Old Chairman's contract, but they are also willing to each give a thousand points to thank you for rescuing them from the Silver Bullet Family. So, you are now ready to undergo the third stage of enhancement at any time."

"..."

"You really gave it to him?"

Xiao Xiao's heart stirred slightly. He went to the computer with Rabbit Ears and stuck the dark red card on her computer case.

Upon opening the account, I saw a number that really caught my eye:

6124 points.

In addition to the 3,000 points transferred from Ling Ping and others, there were also several hundred points transferred from Ruan Ruan.

This is probably Little Four's share of the spoils after looting the battlefield?

It was precisely this share of the profits that allowed him to break through the 6,000-point mark and even have some left over.

"As expected..."

He couldn't help but sigh, "Compared to cleaning up Aberrant Creature, it's much more profitable to just take advantage of other people..."

Yang Jia listened, somewhat speechless, and said softly, "I have to say, your idea is more dangerous."

"It's too much like Hell Organization."