Translator: CinderTL
When she returned, she held a file in her hand.
As the Lord of the Mist accepted the file and prepared to leave, the bartender smiled and asked, "Would you like an Illusionary Realm Service? I can weave any dream you desire—power, strength... any longing can be fulfilled in the dream I create for you."
"I can't afford that," the Lord of the Mist retorted, rolling his eyes.
Ignoring the bartender, he stood up and left the bar.
The burly guard at the iron gate recognized him and immediately swung it open without a word.
After leaving the bar, the Lord of the Mist ducked into a secluded corner, removed his hood, and examined the file in his hand.
Though the surroundings were pitch-black, everything remained crystal clear to his vision.
He tore open the mission documents.
Inside were more detailed mission requirements and the client's contact information.
This was exactly what he needed.
Pulling out his phone, he dialed the number listed in the file.
After a brief wait, the call connected, but no sound came from the other end.
"I have what you need," the Lord of the Mist said, taking the initiative.
"Are you referring to the required item for the mission?" A raspy voice replied from the other end, as if sensing the Lord of the Mist's purpose.
"Bloodstones."
"I need 100. How many can you provide?"
"100!"
The raspy voice seemed surprised by this. After a short silence, it continued, "What are your demands?"
"Increase the mission reward by 10%."
Another brief silence followed before the raspy voice responded, "Tomorrow at this time, meet me at Doomsday Bar for the transaction."
"Agreed."
After hanging up, the Lord of the Mist pulled up his hood and turned to walk back to his hotel.
The fishing plan had now reached its third stage.
Feng Qi's fishing plan consisted of three steps:
1. Upload the mission list and secure approval from the Tiger Soul High Command.
2. Use the list to determine if any members of the Tiger Soul High Command were connected to the Weak Domain Races.
The Lord of the Mist had just completed the second step of the investigation.
Now that this phase was over, the third step—"hooking the fish"—could begin.
The next day, late at night.
Doomsday Bar.
Amidst the clamor, the Lord of the Mist sat quietly under his hooded cloak, awaiting his client's arrival.
The table in front of him was conspicuously marked with the number 32.
Bored, he reached for the wine glass on the table and took a small sip.
"Pah!"
He spat out the liquid as soon as it touched his lips.
Blood is truly the most delicious fluid, he couldn't help but think.
As he continued waiting, a figure slowly approached from the distance.
The person wore a mask and was completely covered, leaving no gaps in their attire, clearly unwilling to reveal their true identity.
It was precisely this disguise that caught the Lord of the Mist's attention.
If this person were a domain creature infiltrating the Tiger Soul High Command, they would undoubtedly conceal their identity as well.
Just like the Black Shadow Faction behind the Technology Research Institute, remaining hidden was the wisest course of action. Exposing one's identity was akin to playing with an open hand against a group of competitors.
When he had recruited warriors here under the guise of Wang Yi, he had done so because he could discard that identity at any time, caring nothing for it.
But the Domain Force infiltrating the Tiger Soul Research Institute would never take such a risk.
After all, not everyone possessed the ability to freely change identities.
As he had predicted, the mysterious figure's gaze swept across the room before finally settling on the glowing table number 32.
As the mysterious figure sat down across from him, the Lord of the Mist decisively grabbed the leather bag beside him, placed it on the table, and unzipped it to reveal the small bloodstones inside.
"Where's my payment?"
Startled by the Lord of the Mist's directness, the mysterious figure paused before retrieving several purple crystals from his robe.
Without a word, he reached out to take the crystals and began inspecting them.
At the same time, the mysterious figure took the leather bag and started counting the small bloodstones inside.
Compared to the Lord of the Mist, the mysterious figure was far more cautious. In addition to counting the stones, he also used his mental energy to examine their quality.
After more than ten minutes, the mysterious figure stood up and walked toward the iron gate.
Seeing this, the Lord of the Mist immediately followed.
Now that the fish had taken the bait, he couldn't let it escape.
He had hesitated to infiltrate the Tiger Soul Research Institute earlier because he was completely unaware of the true strength of the Domain Force that had infiltrated it.
A reckless intrusion might have meant no return, so caution was necessary.
But now, the opportunity had arrived.
By the time he stepped through the iron gate, the mysterious figure had already vanished without a trace.
The Lord of the Mist closed his eyes, and his mental energy rapidly expanded outward from him like a spreading mist.
In his perception, the mysterious figure carrying the bloodstones shone like a beacon in the night, clear and unmistakable.
He tilted his head back and gazed at the sky, a sinister grin spreading across his face.
He slipped into the dark corner, transformed into mist, and soared into the sky, rapidly pursuing the target locked by his senses.
Soon, the mysterious figure came into view, flying at high speed.
The figure seemed to sense his presence, suddenly accelerating and pulling out a communicator-like device, speaking urgently into it.
Realizing the figure was calling for reinforcements, he decisively increased his speed.
Before the figure's disbelieving eyes, the Sea of Gray Mist swiftly closed in, ensnaring his legs and relentlessly creeping upward to engulf his torso.
The gray mist possessed immense corrosive power.
Yet this time, the Lord of the Mist refrained from unleashing its corrosive abilities.
He wanted this body.
Through this new vessel, he would uncover the innermost secrets of the Tiger Soul Research Institute.
As terror contorted the figure's face, the mist completely enveloped his body, while vast quantities of gray mist surged into his sea of consciousness, relentlessly expanding and spreading.
The body possession had begun.
The process dragged on for an extended period.
When the Lord of the Mist finally opened his eyes again, his consciousness and power had fully transferred into the new body.
Fragments of new memories flooded his mind.
But he didn't bother examining them closely. He sensed a powerful force rapidly approaching.
The figure's reinforcements had arrived.
He turned his gaze toward the unconscious body of "Wang Yi."
Without hesitation, he used the gray mist to push Wang Yi's body forward, then manipulated the mist to carve numerous wounds into his own body.
Having done all this, he began to wait.
As the rapidly approaching aura came into view, the Lord of the Mist decisively plunged his arm into "Wang Yi's" chest, staging a scene where he had slain the invading enemy.
This spectacle was witnessed by the figure rushing to provide support.
With everything in place, the Lord of the Mist promptly closed his eyes and allowed his body to plummet from the sky.
He hadn't yet thoroughly examined the contents of the mysterious person's memories.
At this point, rashly contacting the Domain Force behind the Tiger Soul would be unwise. It was better to feign unconsciousness.
If the acquired memories proved limited, he could simply pretend to be severely injured and suffering from amnesia.
This would prevent suspicion.
His plan was flawless.
A faint smile crept across the Lord of the Mist's lips as he considered this.
But his smile quickly faded.
His body continued to fall, yet the supporting figure made no move to catch him.
Damn it! If they don't come soon, this new body will be smashed!
(End of the Chapter)
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