Lord Shenxiu-Chapter 526 Wishes (Please Subscribe)

"The power of the ’Pastor’ originates from the Gates of Ten Thousand Paths.

And it was clearly also under the control of the Medici Family.

Later, Zhong Shenxiu ascended to become an ’Angel Envoy’, thereby replacing and encompassing the role, and thus also possessed the ability to enslave Spiritual Bodies.

When demonstrated, the effect was particularly stunning.

And it wouldn’t attract too much attention.

After all, this is Kaleston. Had he conjured a flying sword and slain everyone, it would have assuredly resulted in an overwhelming search.

Death under the mysterious system, on the other hand, would be merely an internal conflict.

Even more so, when clues pointed to the Pastor, the Fifth Agency might not even investigate.

After all, would a pack of dogs dare to bite back at their master?"

"’Count’, I thank you for your kindness."

Zhong Shenxiu pressed a hand to his chest and responded with a smile.

The other had not shown any sign of attack or murderous intent previously, and Shenxiu was well aware that this person wasn’t there to kill him but possibly had some protective intentions.

"Had I known you were with the Medici Family, I wouldn’t have had any concerns."

The Earl replied with a seemingly annoyed tone, "And...why would someone as noble as you come to this sort of gathering in search of mystical knowledge?"

People from the Medici Family should have all been taught related content!

He couldn’t see the expression beneath the other’s mask, only hearing a lonely voice, "I am not directly descended from the noble Medici. My family has only inherited a portion of the sequential knowledge; the rest is fragmented..."

The Medici Family had many offshoots, like the previously mentioned Felix; missing some mysterious knowledge was quite normal.

"I see."

The Earl nodded slightly, and even then, the other’s status was still quite noble.

And with the fifth-tier ranks being exceedingly rare, a fourth-tier rank powerhouse was still somewhat of a figure in the mysterious world.

He continued amiably, "I do have some information, very confidential. Are you interested?"

"I am quite interested in the knowledge my family lacks."

Shenxiu replied, pulling out his purse, "Gold pounds are not an issue!"

"As a ’Pastor’, you must be interested in its higher tiers!" The Earl laughed softly, "But the high-level knowledge of the fifth-tier rank—the ’Angel Envoy’—is only possessed by the Medici Family. Perhaps you could attempt to contribute to your nation, acquire enough merit, return to the main family, or apply for an exchange..."

"So?"

Shenxiu counter-questioned.

He currently posed as an offshoot of the Medici family, a practitioner of the fourth-tier rank, already sufficiently powerful.

Additionally, it would certainly be most convenient and safest to seek from the main family, and it was not plausible to seek purchases from outsiders.

"So... you don’t have much need for the real vocational knowledge, just some general introductions... However, you would certainly be interested in a mighty cursed item, yes? That is also a method to swiftly enhance your strength..."

The Earl continued with a smile, "And in this increasingly chaotic era, we all need adequate strength to protect ourselves!"

"Do you have a powerful cursed item for sale?"

Shenxiu probed.

"Only a clue, but it’s potent enough, even beyond our level..."

The Earl said, "I could sell this information, but I choose to give it to you for free because none of us alone can obtain it; it requires collaboration."

"It seems to be rather troublesome."

Shenxiu frowned slightly, "What about the intelligence?"

"It is a high-ranking burial shroud, powerful enough to allow its holder to contend with a fifth-ranked power..." chuckled the Earl. "It was first brought back to Kaleston a year after the Black Fog dissipated... The specific details will require further investigation, perhaps you can try in the Medici Family..."

He let out a low chuckle.

’This feeling... you’re trying to cajole me into gathering intelligence for you, aren’t you?’ Zhong Shenxiu secretly rolled his eyes and asked, "Sounds good, I will give it a try. How do I contact you?"

"Just send a message to the place where we met today."

The Earl replied with a smile, his figure slowly receding into the darkness, vanishing from sight.

...

"Heh... always playing the mystic and elusive. A cursed object that lets a person with no rank challenge someone with rank?"

It seemed that the other party believed Zhong Shenxiu was unaware of the fifth rank, but as a true connoisseur, he understood immediately that there was a significant issue at play.

"Could such an item truly be coveted by mere professionals of the fourth rank? Is there a real power broker behind the Earl?"

"A burial shroud? Who’s body did it wrap? A Demigod? Or perhaps... those true deities?"

He snapped his fingers casually, igniting flames all over his body.

This was him truly utilizing his rank, erasing all traces before his figure slowly disappeared into the void.

At the entrance of the Flea Market.

Kerry, looking anxious, saw Shenxiu shedding his disguise and slowly emerging, a look of surprise blooming on his face: "Mr. Li Wei, it’s such a relief that you’re alright..."

He glanced quickly around, then lowered his voice: "You’re too conspicuous, such immense wealth, it tends to arouse the greed in everyone’s heart..."

"Perhaps I’m just lucky, or maybe the host of the gathering is quite fair."

Zhong Shenxiu replied with a smile, flicking his fingers to wipe away any potential traces that could be investigated for Kerry as well.

The two of them boarded the carriage together, blending into the crowd like countless others, and left the area.

...

In the study.

Zhong Shenxiu sat behind the desk, instructing Old Brown not to let anyone disturb him, and then he took out his acquisition from the mysterious gathering today—the black lighter.

"Stroke it thrice, chant ’thief of fire’, do you think you are Pandora’s box, or perhaps Prometheus himself?"

Zhong Shenxiu commented as he gazed at the lighter.

He also understood why this cursed object had been shunned; price was not the primary concern, it was the uncertainty of wishes that posed the main issue.

This world abounds with secretive entities that entice believers using various wishes.

Most could not fulfill them, or they would be incredibly perverse.

For example, wishing for a few gold pounds might be successfully granted, but wishing for endless wealth could result in being sealed alive inside a gold vein!

Or wishing for immortal life could turn you into an immortal rock!

One could say it was utterly aggravating.

"However, this is different, perhaps something is sealed inside the box, seeking release through this method? I have a strong feeling that the Spiritual Body inside is unlikely to grant any wishes..."

Zhong Shenxiu tried various methods to confirm the strength of the entity sealed within, which seemed around the fifth rank, and he felt more at ease.

He closed off the study, caressed the lighter, and chanted in the ancient language: "Thief of fire!"

Inside the lighter, a sudden sound of mechanism movement occurred, numerous complex patterns slowly revealed themselves, and a dark flame immediately ignited.

A hound with hair black and sleek, and eyes as large as buckets, leaped out from the lighter.

It opened its massive jaws, its large eyes curiously fixated on Zhong Shenxiu, and spoke in the ancient language: "Fortunate one, you have awakened me, now you must grant me three wishes!"

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