As dawn approached, the Five Heavenly Kings, who had gone out to scout, finally returned.
Miss Sword Case, who had been tinkering with her water-attribute flying sword until midnight, was now occupying Qin Ze's bed, in "sleep mode."
To avoid waking Miss Sword Case, Qin Ze and the Five Heavenly Kings engaged in intracranial communication.
The Dharma King was the first to speak, "The treasury is locked."
Qin Ze was speechless. "If you don't lock it, are you going to leave the door wide open? Are you welcoming everyone to come and do free shopping?"
The Dharma King continued, "Can't you let people finish speaking?"
"I mean the vault is locked by a mysterious force, not just the door."
Brother Devour nodded. "I felt it too, a very strong force enveloped the vault."
Those inside can't get out, and those outside can't get in.
"If we were to force it open from the outside, it would take quite a while."
"Such a commotion will surely attract the attention of the experts within the city."
The Giant Overlord then spoke up, "The number of mobile guards in the city has increased at least three times compared to three years ago."
"No matter where in the city there is any disturbance, they can arrive at the scene within five minutes."
"Opening the vault was such a big commotion, it would be hard not to attract their attention."
Qin Ze frowned slightly.
It seems that the Myriad Races Black Market has fully learned from the lesson of three years ago.
The vault was guarded with utmost strictness.
The clones chattered amongst themselves on the Local Area Network.
"So the vault bug has been fixed?"
Is it possible that the bug is actually on us?
"In that case, let the brothers go out for a stroll; they might find something unexpected."
"I second that proposal!"
"..."
Qin Ze ignored the restless hearts of his clones and instead considered the possibility of this zero-yuan purchase.
The Mist Lord sighed, "Let's hurry up and go get Brother Yuanzi's gift."
"It wasn't ours to begin with, we can't force it."
The Light Prayer chuckled, "You're quite open-minded."
"Since we're already here, there's no reason for us to leave empty-handed."
"Whether there are dates or not, let's give them a couple of whacks first."
"Besides, we have so many people, why would we leave without even giving it a try?"
Qin Ze also felt it was a bit of a pity to leave like this.
He already had a general plan of action in mind.
That is to throw this city into chaos, the more chaotic the better.
You can only catch fish when the water is murky.
The method to disrupt the city is simple: just release the restless hearts of the clones.
They are professionals in this area.
Qin Ze looked up at the already pale sky. "I'll personally check the plate when it's light, and then we'll make a decision."
Knock knock knock~
A knocking sound suddenly rang out on the door.
After Qin Ze retrieved the Five Heavenly Kings, he went to the door to open it.
As soon as the door opened, a dog's furtive figure immediately slipped inside.
Are you alright?
What are you doing here so late at night instead of sleeping?
Qin Ze looked at Daoist Miao, who was completely wrapped in a black robe, with a puzzled expression.
After completing their transaction, the two entered the Myriad Races Black Market together and checked into the same inn, with rooms on both floors.
Qin Ze thought he would never have anything to do with this guy again, but less than a night later, the guy took the initiative to visit him.
Daoist Miao waved his hand, opening Shelter Space that enveloped both of them.
"Do you want to pull off something big?"
Qin Ze raised an eyebrow upon hearing this. "I don't understand what you're saying."
Daoist Miao sneered, "Stop pretending to be innocent. I know you're no good."
"The tokens from the Myriad Races Black Market can be replaced if lost. You're not replacing them because you don't want the Myriad Races Black Market to know your identity, right?"
Qin Ze twitched the corner of his mouth.
Is it possible that he actually didn't know about the replacement?
Qin Ze could tell this guy wasn't up to anything, and said calmly, "It depends on how old he is."
Daoist Miao said in a deep voice, "The treasury, it's big enough, isn't it?"
Everyone on the Local Area Network exclaimed in amazement.
"I knew that carrying so many tokens around meant he wasn't a respectable person."
"Likewise, neither of them are good people."
" The Myriad Races Black Market is truly unlucky to have encountered you two, a pair of brilliant minds."
"..."
Qin Ze was somewhat surprised that someone else was eyeing the same piece of cake as him.
However, he remained outwardly calm. "It is indeed big enough, but aren't you afraid of breaking your teeth?"
Daoist Miao replied, "I already have a perfect plan; now I just need one person to cooperate with my actions."
"Here, you're the only person I know."
"If you agree, I'll continue."
"If you're not interested, I'll leave immediately, and we can pretend we never met."
Qin Ze revealed the findings of the Five Heavenly Kings ' investigation that night.
"All the patrolling guards in the city are focused on the treasury."
"Furthermore, the vault is locked by a powerful force. How do you plan to get in?"
Daoist Miao chuckled, "I knew you weren't a good person."
Qin Ze said calmly, "Thank you for the compliment."
Daoist Miao then revealed his plan.
"The power you mentioned comes from a high-level Martial Artifact called the Heaven and Earth Lock."
"Its function is to confine a space, directly altering the Space Rule."
"Unless you are Level Nine Martial Artist, you can't open it with brute force."
Qin Ze was taken aback upon hearing this.
The Myriad Races Black Market has also intensified its efforts this time.
Martial Artifact capable of altering the Space Rule are already comparable to divine artifacts.
Seeing Daoist Miao's confident demeanor, Qin Ze asked, "Do you have a way to open it?"
Daoist Miao nodded. "Normally, even with the key, it would take four people to open the Heaven and Earth Lock."
You're lucky to have met me today.
"If I operate it myself, it only takes two people to open it."
"At that time, you just need to follow my instructions, and we will be able to enter the vault without anyone noticing."
"A total of fifty-four items were auctioned this time, and they're all included here. We'll split them fifty-fifty."
Qin Ze pondered for a moment, "Why should I believe you? Just because of your words?"
Daoist Miao immediately raised his right hand and swore to the heavens. "I hereby swear that I will do everything in my power to ensure that this Man in Black will not have any ulterior motives once he enters the vault, or I will be annihilated, body and soul."
As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Ze felt an invisible force enter Daoist Miao's body; that was the world's rules here.
If Daoist Miao breaks his oath, he will be severely punished, if not killed.
Qin Ze smiled slightly, "It's a pleasure doing business with you."
Daoist Miao breathed a sigh of relief, "It's a pleasure doing business with you."
It was already bright outside, and pedestrians could be seen coming and going on the street.
The patrol guards who had just finished their night shift were handing over duties to their replacements.
Qin Ze asked, "Shall we make our move today?"
Daoist Miao shook his head. "I need to do some preparatory work."
"The auction is scheduled for two days from now, on the eve of its start."
That was when the city's security was at its lowest point.
Qin Ze replied, "No problem. Let me know if there's anything I need your help with in the next couple of days."
Daoist Miao did not linger and left immediately.
The moment the door closed, Brother Devour spoke up, "This guy's not honest."
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