"It's not safe here. Get out first." Zhou Qiubai said to everyone, "City Guard should be here soon."
Just as he was talking, noisy footsteps came from the entrance of the cave.
When he saw the scene in the cave, his expression changed, and then he looked at Zhou Qiubai: "Did you report the case?"
"We arrested the people." Zhou Qiubai pointed to the Black Clothes people on the ground, "The main criminal is dead, and the rest is left to you. These are civilians who were arrested and need to be resettled."
The general nodded. "Don't worry, we will handle it properly."
It's said to be dealt with, but in fact it's enough to just give some money and spend it. After all, there isn't a nobleman inside.
To be honest, if it weren't for Zhou Qiubai's fame and that Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect deacon, they wouldn't want to take part in this matter.
He ordered his men to tie up the Black Clothes people and take the civilians out of the cave one by one.
Zhou Qiubai and Yang Guyun began to search the stronghold to see if there were any other clues.
In a simple stone room, they found the so-called Shadow Society file.
It's said to be a file, but it's actually just a few tattered notebooks.
This Shadow Society, so called tall, is actually Victim Alliance, a group of unsuccessful people. Because there was no Innate Soul Power and they felt unhappy about being oppressed by Soul Master, they joined forces to form an organization without Soul Master.
Of course, when there are more people, dreams come naturally. I don't know who the bastard came up with, saying that he wanted to create a world without Soul Master.
Uh~
It should be said that the ideal is great, but when it comes to the Douluo Continent, it is very skinny.
These files record the member list of Shadow Society, experimental data, and...
Source of funds.
Zhou Qiubai looked through it, his brows furrowing more and more tightly.
Shadow Society's funds come from multiple channels.
There are donations from a certain noble, underground black market transactions, and even...
Heaven Dou City Sponsorship from an official.
"The water is deeper than expected." Yang Guyun said.
"Well." Zhou Qiubai closed the notebook, "But this is none of our business. We are just mercenaries. We just need to complete the mission. The rest... let the people who should worry about it worry about it."
He stuffed the notebook into his arms, turned around and walked out of the stone room.
Early the next morning, Mercenary Guild.
The one-eyed old man looked at the mission certificate handed over by Zhou Qiubai, and then looked at General City Guard who was following behind him, a trace of surprise flashed in his one-eyed eye.
"Resolved?" he asked.
Zhou Qiubai nodded, "The captured civilians have been rescued and handed over to City Guard for placement. The principal criminal is dead and the accomplices have been arrested. This is the mission voucher, checkout."
The old man was silent for a moment and took out a money bag from under the counter.
"Five thousand Gold Soul Coin, take 10%, and there are still four thousand and five thousand left. Please be clear, I will not be responsible for leaving the cabinet."
Zhou Qiubai took the money bag, weighed it, and said with a smile, "No need to order it, I trust you."
The old man rarely showed a smile, "Boy, you have some skills. If there are any good tasks in the future, I will inform you first."
"Thank you very much."
When we walked out of the Mercenary Guild, the sun was just right.
Zhou Qiubai stretched out and threw the money bag to Yang Guyun: "Put it away. You don't have to worry about money for a while."
Yang Guyun took it and suddenly said, "That Shadow Society... what do you think?"
"A group of pitiful and hateful people." Zhou Qiubai said calmly, "No Soul Power. It is understandable that you are oppressed and have resentment in your heart. But venting your resentment on the weaker ones and using other people's lives for experiments is unforgivable."
He paused and added, "And their thoughts, what should I say? They blame all problems on Soul Master, thinking that as long as Soul Master is overthrown, the world will be better. Once this kind of thought spreads, it will definitely cause chaos."
Based on the current form of the Douluo Continent, if you want Douluo Continent, you will not have Soul Master, unless you blow up Douluo Planet.
Yang Guyun nodded. "So someone will pay attention."
Zhou Qiubai looked in the direction of the distant palace, "Heaven Dou Imperial Family, Spirit Hall, Seven Great Sects... All those with vested interests will not allow this kind of thinking to spread."
He smiled and said, "But these have nothing to do with us. We are just charlatans and can't interfere with the affairs of the world. What we can do is take on tasks, save people, and make some money on the way."
"Then go and compete with Chen Xin three years later?"
"Yes." Zhou Qiubai's eyes flashed with fighting spirit, "That's what I should worry about."
The two returned to the inn, and as soon as they entered the door, the innkeeper greeted them.
"Young Master Zhou, Young Master Yang, there are guests waiting for you."
"Guest?"
Zhou Qiubai raised his eyebrows and looked in the direction pointed by the shopkeeper.
Sitting at a table in the corner of the lobby was a young man wearing a blue gown.
"Chen Xuan?"
The young man raised his head, saw Zhou Qiubai, and smiled slightly, "Brother Zhou, long time no see."
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Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Conference Hall.
Ning Fengzhi looked at the information in his hand and frowned.
"Shadow Society, Anti-Soul Master Alliance..." A cold light flashed in his eyes, "These people are quite courageous."
Gu Rong stood by the window and said calmly, "Ideology is more dangerous than force. Although this group of people is not strong, their ideas are like the plague. Once spread, it will be enough to shake the foundation of Soul Master's rule."
"Yes." Ning Fengzhi put down the information, "Fortunately Zhou Qiubai destroyed the stronghold in time, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous."
He paused and then said, "However, if Shadow Society can develop under the nose of Heaven Dou City, there must be someone behind it. Have you found out?"
"Under investigation." Gu Rong said, "The source of funds is complex and involves multiple nobles and officials, but the most suspicious one is Spirit Hall."
Ning Fengzhi's pupils shrank. "Spirit Hall?"
"It's just a guess." Gu Rong said, "There is no evidence. After all, Spirit Hall has always claimed that Soul Master is supreme. Spirit Hall has no reason to support such a force. Bibi Dong is not a fool."
But it is a love brain.
"Unless..." Ning Fengzhi's eyes flashed, "They want to kill people with a borrowed knife. They use anti-Soul Master organizations to create chaos, and then further expand their influence in the name of 'maintaining order'."
"Very possible."
The two were silent for a moment.
Ning Fengzhi suddenly smiled, "However, Zhou Qiubai did us a big favor this time. If we let them continue to develop, I'm afraid..."
"Same."
Gu Rong smiled.
They are just useless civilians. No matter how strong they are, how strong can they be?
And East Palace on the other side.
Xue Qinghe, is sitting in Study, holding a secret report in his hand, seeming to be thinking about something.
"Anti-Soul Master..." She whispered to herself, "This kind of thought must not be spread."
As the young master of the Spirit Hall, she knows the importance of Soul Master's rule.
Spirit Hall has been able to stand on the mainland for thousands of years because of the supreme concept of Soul Master.
Once this foundation is shaken, Spirit Hall's rule will collapse in an instant.
So Shadow Society must be eradicated.
And Zhou Qiubai, unintentionally became her helper.