Twilight Boundary-Chapter 625 - 616 He Is Trustworthy

"The meaning of 'first priority' is that when you are conducting this investigation, you have the authority to request assistance from any Reincarnator."

Miss Red Wine spoke very earnestly, her voice slow as if afraid others wouldn't hear her clearly, "Since it is for the benefit of all Reincarnators, naturally, it should also receive the support of all Reincarnators. I hope everyone can vote to approve my suggestion."

"..."

Miss Red Wine's words surprised those present, and they fell into deep thought.

"This is the first time such an attempt is being made within the Reincarnator circle, but I have no objections. Compared to the risks Old White is taking, this is still relatively mild."

Soon, someone responded, sparking many replies, "Indeed, I also have no objections."

"As long as we want to survive, as long as we are Reincarnators, there's no reason to object."

"Agree!"

"Same here!"

"..."

Surprisingly, Miss Red Wine's proposal regarding the first priority received unanimous approval from the small team leaders of the various Prefectures. Even Hu Ma found it somewhat unexpected.

This was something he was already planning to do, but from the perspective of the Reincarnators, it was indeed a dangerous task.

To receive such a promise among the Reincarnators was an unexpected delight.

Earlier, Miss Red Wine had hinted that this gathering might elect a general representative for all Reincarnators, which had left Hu Ma feeling uneasy.

In truth, the nature of Reincarnators made it difficult to find a General Captain who could genuinely convince everyone. In comparison, this "first priority" seemed more suitable. Electing a General Captain so hastily felt somewhat childish and informal.

"Alright, I will take on this task."

Seeing everyone agree, Hu Ma took a deep breath and said, "Everyone, this involves life and death. I will do my utmost. However, concerning the two great surnames, I'm not sure if this can be accomplished smoothly."

"If it can be done, it will be our good fortune. If it doesn't go well in the end, we'll really need to be ready to confront them and show them the might of us evil spirits."

"..."

Everyone laughed upon hearing this, "That's true."

"We've been avoiding the Ten Surnames, but now that we are actually going to engage with them, I feel a bit... excited!"

"Old White, you're impressive!"

"Before you do this, don't forget your promise of Blood Food."

"Monkey Wine Brother, you're amazing!"

"..."

"..."

After some deliberation, the general outcome of the first Reincarnator gathering's discussion was largely decided. What remained was for each to focus on their assigned tasks.

Compared to the beginning, the proactivity among Reincarnators had increased by at least tenfold.

Previously, it was merely said that Reincarnators inherently had a responsibility to contend with destiny and slay the Tai Sui, or they might face catastrophe.

All Reincarnators had come for this reason, but in truth, nobody took it very seriously, adopting a mindset of 'the more lice, the less they bite.'

But now they were told it was about to be exposed?

"Get them!"

Regardless if it was Noble Zhang or Tongyin Meng, they all had to be dealt with!

After much discussion, task assignments, and considerable clamor, the gathering finally dispersed. Hu Ma disconnected from the others and immediately began preparations to investigate this cleansing.

Other small team leaders also went to relay the message to more Reincarnators. However, just after separating, many people contacted Miss Red Wine, saying directly, "Miss Red Wine, I've heard of your reputation."

"A long time ago, someone mentioned a Reincarnator in Anzhou who was very radical, making Anzhou an impregnable fortress. If Reincarnators got into trouble, they would go to Anzhou and often receive your help."

"..."

"Enough about 'radical'."

Miss Red Wine seemed to know why these people had sought her out. She let out a cold laugh and said, "I'm a conservative now."

"Look at these people from Mingzhou, and you'll understand."

"Old White goes without saying; he's willing to exert himself and accomplishes significant tasks. As for the others, Miss White Wine was the first to discover the secrets of immortal qi. She brought forth its wonderful uses to us and is trying to unravel the mysteries of this most enigmatic substance."

"And that brother Er Guotou was the first to attempt consuming immortal qi..."

"It's said there's another one from Mingzhou, not well-known, probably an honest type."

"Compared to them, what does Anzhou amount to? What can it possibly be?"

"..."

"But I approached you privately precisely to ask about this."

The Reincarnator slowly said, "The Reincarnators from Mingzhou acted too radically, and they are the closest group to that Zhen Sui Hu Family disciple."

"And now, this gathering, and the most critical information from it, has mostly come from them..."

"They infiltrated Zhensui Mansion to act as sword-catching hall officers and can even lend this identity to others. They learned about the second Reincarnator cleansing, they offered tens of thousands of pounds of Blood Food, and even..."

He paused, then lowered his voice, saying, "Purple Tai Sui... I actually learned about it some time ago. It's said that only those from the Ten Surnames could access it, but they have already started researching it, and some have even consumed Purple Tai Sui!"

"Their skills are astonishing. Wouldn't you say there is a possibility..."

"..."

"I know what you want to say."

Before he could finish, Miss Red Wine interrupted him, speaking softly, "In fact, everyone participating in this gathering would have such thoughts."

"But what I want to say is this: the nature of Reincarnators dictates that we are essentially scattered sand. We can never form effective hierarchical management, nor can we require everyone to entrust all their secrets and trust to us."

"If we want to do something together, all we can rely on are the karmic bonds from our past lives and the resonance of our souls."

"I understand your caution, and I must admit, Mingzhou has indeed been ahead of us in many things. This is especially true for their core person; there are many unusual things about him. I have even investigated him myself..."

"But..."

Having said this, her expression became much more solemn as she earnestly stated, "Whether it's Miss White Wine or others who know the inside story, we all think..."

"...Mr. Er Guotou is trustworthy!"

"..."

"Indeed!"

The person receiving the news was invigorated and quickly asked, "Do you have any evidence?"

Miss Red Wine sighed and said, "He indeed belongs to the Walking Ghost Path. He has entered Old Yin Mountain, retrieved a strange treasure from the Walking Ghost Path, and settled down in Mingzhou. There, he raised a Red Lantern to be his front while he himself remained hidden in the background."

"Recently, during the fierce battle with the Evil Ghosts in Mingzhou, everyone showed up except for him, the Right Protector, who specifically hid away. Yet, everything revolved around the Red Lantern under his control..."

"..."

At this point, she let out a low sigh and said, "The most crucial thing is that when Miss White Wine first had contact with him, she learned of his identity and naturally did some investigation. At that time, she discovered..."

"...he's actually surnamed Hu but never tells outsiders, unlike Old White who is straightforward and never hides it!"

"Oh, by the way, you've only seen Old White's actions now, but you don't know that Old White was nurtured and guided by him..."

"..."

"Ah... this..."

The person seeking information was dumbfounded upon hearing this, his voice trembling, "With all this, you still trust him so much?"

"Yes!"

Miss Red Wine slowly said, "He accomplishes tangible things, so why shouldn't we trust him? Reincarnators gather to work together based on connections and mutual benefit. If we suspect people without reason, what can we even achieve?"

"Of course, caution is right. Let's observe closely."

"..."

"..."

Reflecting on the rebellious individuals who had come as if attending a bustling market, it was rare for them to discuss matters so earnestly.

Moreover, seeing the results of their discussions truly gave a sense of security.

Perhaps those who are usually nonchalant become all the more reliable when they get serious?

First, he slowly sorted out his plan. Then, he contacted Er Guotou for a private connection. At this time, others were busy relaying messages to Reincarnators in various regions, while Er Guotou alone remained idle.

Though he was nominally the representative of Mingzhou, looking at his supposed subordinates, he was practically a general without an army...

"What's up?"

As soon as they connected, Er Guotou's voice sounded a bit muffled.

Why does he sound so down? Hu Ma wondered. He then laughed and said, "This gathering was a success, and you, old brother, became our Mingzhou small team leader. Isn't that a good thing?"

"That's exactly why I'm frustrated..."

Er Guotou said, "In Mingzhou, there's you, with your thick eyebrows and big eyes. Then there's Miss White Wine, who's usually rational but gets completely absorbed the moment immortal qi is mentioned. And don't forget Sweet Potato..."

"...I mean, what makes me qualified to suddenly become the small team leader for you all?"

"A small team leader is supposed to represent others' opinions and lead them. But with you lot, which one of you would actually listen to me?"

"...How come it feels like you've all pushed me out to be the scapegoat?"

"..."

He became more and more frustrated, "Moreover, the more I think about it, the less right it feels. I conveyed Miss White Wine's message about the immortal qi, and it caused a huge stir."

"Right now, it's only been discussed internally a bit, but once this message spreads, imagine how many restless Reincarnators will fixate on that immortal qi? They'll probably all come asking me for Purple Tai Sui, right?"

"But those were all originally mine! When they shamelessly ask for them, how could I bring myself to refuse?"

"...Sigh!"

"..."

That clearly belonged to our Hu Family, yet you shamelessly claimed it as your own, didn't you? Hu Ma grumbled internally but still advised, "After all, it concerns the survival of the entire Reincarnator community. There's no helping it, right?"

"However, now isn't the time to discuss these things. I came to you, old brother, because I have an important question. Have you ever heard of the City of the Dead in the underworld?"