A look of surprise flashed in Manager Cheng's eyes. The fact that he could clearly identify it as a ghost artifact meant that the guest in front of him also possessed a ghost artifact, or at least had personally handled one, otherwise he could not have made such an accurate judgment.
"Sir, you have keen insight. Indeed, this contract contains the power of a mysterious artifact. However, please rest assured, this power is not harmful; it is merely used to ensure the validity of the contract."
If you don't pay the final payment within a month of the assassination's success, the contract will burn, transforming into a strange aura that lingers around you, making it easier for us to collect the remaining payment.
Fang Xiu nodded and was about to sign when Manager Cheng's phone suddenly made a "ding" sound. He took out his phone to check, and then the system broadcast sounded.
"You have a new order from Killme. Please check your inbox."
Manager Cheng glanced at the package briefly, then smiled apologetically at Fang Xiu: "Sorry, sir, we have a new order. Please continue."
Fang Xiu glanced at Manager Cheng, then wrote a 6 on the contract.
After finishing writing, he didn't say a word, turned around and left.
Manager Cheng stood up respectfully, bowed slightly, and said, "Please take care, sir. Welcome to visit us again."
After leaving the Black Rose Bar, Fang Xiu wandered around for a while and used his Blood Eye to search for a long time. Only after confirming that no one was following him did he return home.
He didn't mind paying two hundred spirit coins; after all, it was free money, and he could just ask Yang Ming for some more next time.
It would be worth it as long as Li Zhiwei could be eliminated. Li Zhiwei, with his sensory abilities, was like the eyes of the Bright Club. By eliminating his eyes, he might be able to stay safe for a while longer.
Fang Xiu was never a passive person. Since he had already offended the Bright Club, he decided to strike first. Why wait for them to come to him before taking revenge?
Therefore, he skipped the intermediate steps and chose to retaliate directly.
As for why he hired someone to kill, it's simple: it was inspired by novels he read in his previous life.
He had seen too many scenes where villains hired hitmen to assassinate good people, and he had wondered why only villains could hire hitmen to kill, while good people couldn't do the same.
With this in mind, after learning about the black market, Fang Xiu immediately went to the black market to hire someone to kill the people from the Bright Club first.
If he had enough money, he would definitely have bought the life of the president of the Bright Club today.
Only in this way can they permanently possess the bronze candlestick.
Whether the assassination succeeds or not is not important. Even if it doesn't succeed, it will still cause trouble for the Bright Club and buy them time.
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The next day, Fang Xiu went to the Investigation Bureau to report for duty.
New Spirit Masters like him typically need to undergo a series of training sessions before they can carry out missions.
It is worth mentioning that Zhao Hao also came, and under Wang Dehai's arrangement, he successfully joined the Investigation Bureau.
The two began training together.
In the morning theory class, a dedicated lecturer explains the various characteristics of the supernatural, 108 ways to deal with it, and how to better control one's own spirituality.
The afternoon practical class will cover firearms, melee weapons, and close combat.
Although firearms are not very useful against the supernatural, it is still necessary to learn them, because sometimes, the Bureau of Investigation's enemies may be all supernatural beings, or they may be human.
And so, Fang Xiu and Zhao Hao trained for a full week.
During this time, he also learned of Li Zhiwei's death through the investigation bureau and then paid the remaining balance.
On this day, in the office of the Director of the Investigation Bureau.
Wang Dehai and Yang Ming are talking.
"This time, headquarters didn't choose to send Fang Xiu away, but instead had him trained in Green Vine City?" Yang Ming asked in surprise.
“That’s right. That’s what headquarters means. Fang Xiu is only at the first level now, so his ability to foresee the future can’t be very useful. We’ll talk about it when he reaches the second level,” Wang Dehai said solemnly.
This surprised Yang Ming slightly: "Isn't this a good thing? Fang Xiu staying here can be quite useful, so why are you looking so worried?"
"Sigh." Wang Dehai sighed, "You think the headquarters shouldn't let Fang Xiu go? Is it really because Fang Xiu can't play a significant role right now?"
Bai Qi's example is right before our eyes. If it weren't for Fang Xiu, the Green Vine City Investigation Bureau would have lost a top-tier combatant. Is this what they call being unable to play a significant role?
Yang Ming seemed to have thought of something, and his expression became serious: "Director Wang, do you mean that headquarters shouldn't leave Fang Xiu now because it's safer for Fang Xiu to stay in Green Vine City than at headquarters?"
Wang Dehai nodded: "That's right. It must be because the situation across the country is getting worse and worse. The headquarters is facing internal and external troubles and the situation is turbulent. Even within the headquarters, it is not safe. That's why they chose not to transfer him for the time being."
A flash of anger suddenly crossed Yang Ming's face: "It's true that there are more and more strange events now, and the headquarters is under the greatest pressure. But at the same time, the headquarters is also the place with the highest combat power, gathering the top spirit masters in the country. It should be the safest place. How can it be dangerous?"
Wang Dehai gave Yang Ming a deep look: "Sometimes, enemies don't just come from outside. The situation is turbulent now, and some people have different ideas. Some companies, groups, and even families have secretly cultivated their own group of spirit masters, and some have even colluded with foreign spirit master forces."
Snap!
Yang Ming slammed his fist on the table, furious: "The bizarre invasion is a global catastrophe! How dare anyone do such a despicable thing in the face of such a calamity?!"
"The struggle for power and profit has been a constant throughout history," Wang Dehai sighed.
"Alright, stop being angry. The most important thing now is to strengthen ourselves and cultivate Fang Xiu. How's the investigation into the Ace of Spades going?"
Yang Ming calmed himself down and said, "We've made some initial progress. There is indeed a huge organization hidden behind the Ace of Spades. This organization is called Poker. Poker is very well hidden. It shouldn't be a force in Green Vine City. Its roots are most likely at its headquarters."
Wang Dehai pondered for a moment: "Continue to follow up on the matter concerning the poker organization. By the way, how is Bai Qi's injury?"
"Basic recovery of mobility, but currently unable to engage in combat."
"It seems his injuries are quite serious. I originally planned to wait until he recovered before sending him to deal with the strange domain at Qingshan Mental Hospital, but now it seems I'll have to send someone else."
Yang Ming was slightly surprised: "Qingshan Mental Hospital is only a Class C Ghost Domain, and it shows no signs of spreading. Why are you in such a hurry?"
"Hmph." Wang Dehai sneered: "Bai Liu Academy is the wealthy area of our Green Vine City. It is inhabited by wealthy and powerful families. The developers behind it are also several well-known bosses. Naturally, these people do not want their businesses to be damaged, so they have joined forces to put pressure on the Investigation Bureau, hoping that it will resolve the issue as soon as possible."
"These bastards ignore the more dangerous and bizarre events, but they keep targeting the less dangerous Qingshan Mental Hospital. One day I'll take care of them."
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