Zhong Shenxiu tapped his brow, recalling, "The mp who’s planning to promote the ’Homestead Bill’?"
"Yes, after our initial research and data collection, we believe the bill he’s pushing will greatly advance the development of eastern colonization... Hmm, I’ve read a lot of Western books, and the term colonization is filled with blood and darkness..."
Zhu Qingliu replied, "The reason for choosing to assassinate this mp is because his protective powers are not strong... and by killing him, his absence in lobbying can effectively hinder the passage of the bill."
"For this assassination, we need your counter-divination abilities for cover!"
"Hmm, the target selection is reasonable, although I don’t think that assassinating one or two people can have much of an impact on the situation..."
Zhong Shenxiu shrugged his shoulders while from their choice, he sensed the cultivators infiltrating into Kaleston were indeed not strong.
Probably Divine Skills were their limit, not a single Primordial Pill Cultivator.
’Clement Kingdom’s defense system is like a fishing net; small fish can slip through, but the larger ones definitely can’t make it, and the standard for large size is probably the 5th order, that is, Primordial Pill!’
’So, Primordial Pill Cultivators would be ambushed, while ordinary Divine Skills or even Gang Sha Cultivators could smuggle themselves over.’
’As for me, I am the special one!’
Zhong Shenxiu quickly thought to himself, revealing a calm smile, "No problem, I will provide a batch of talismans which, with just a bit of infusion of Spirit, or rather, your mana, can serve to shield and disrupt divination."
"Many thanks!" Zhu Qingliu showed a hint of a smile.
"However, even if you manage to succeed, you will face even more fierce pursuit and suffer great losses... This kind of input compared to the output seems disproportionate?"
Zhong Shenxiu voiced his doubt.
"Indeed, even if we stall the ’Homestead Bill’ for a few months, it only means fewer ordinary people will venture to the east, it has little impact on the war for cultivators... our choice to assassinate this person is beyond just the greater good, it is also to conveniently help save ordinary mortals."
Zhu Qingliu stroked the hair behind her ear, giving a bitter smile.
Regardless of East or West, ordinary people are the foundation of all that is mysterious.
After all, whether becoming extraordinary or cultivating into an immortal, good seeds must be found among ordinary people!
But in the East, the attitude towards mortals is one of lofty superiority with a hint of separation.
After all, when immortals clash, mortals are useless, so it’s enough for them to stay out of the way.
This notion is starkly different from Clement Kingdom’s policy of total war mobilization.
"I wish you success."
Zhong Shenxiu fell slightly silent, then smiled gently.
In his heart, he sighed silently; everyone was not a puppet on strings, each with their own thoughts and goals.
But it is precisely because of this that the world is richer and more exciting!
"Leaving my homeland to come to Kaleston was indeed the right decision!"
Johan’s recent mood was very good.
Coming to Kaleston, even though the initial phase was tough, after successfully graduating from the butler crash course, he became the personal manservant to Mr. Li Wei, who generously offered a high salary of one gold pound per week.
This was much higher than toiling in the soil, factory workers, and the wages of dock laborers.
Plus, there was the nourishment of love, along with the chance to covertly peruse the notes on Mr. Li Wei’s desk.
Johan was not yet bold enough to flip through his master’s mysterious books.
But taking the opportunity while cleaning, to catch a glimpse of the opened pages, obviously wasn’t an issue.
Though scattered, after several memories, he could piece together some knowledge.
One of them involved a secretive existence, a ritual to beseech the granting of power, and it truly intrigued him.
After another visit to his master’s mistress, he seized the opportunity to ask for leave and obtained a whole day off.
"Preparations are complete, I am to explore the mysterious and become an extraordinary being!"
"I’ve also figured out the pronunciation of the ancient secret language in those prayer texts... There won’t be any risks."
To prevent any accident, Johan did not go to his own servant’s bedroom but went outside, found a hostel, and rented a room for a day.
He drew the curtains, filling the entire room with darkness, and then lit candle after candle.
In the dim candlelight, the atmosphere seemed to be brewing with mystery.
"To worship the great existences, one must use the ancient secret language, which ordinary people can also use to leverage the power of the mysterious!"
Johan used his previously saved salary to easily purchase a large amount of basic materials from the flea market.
Now he dissolved the prepared rosemary powder with pure water, dipped a goose feather brush and began to carefully paint ritual formations, mysterious symbols, and spiritual numbers.
While doing all these, he keenly felt the candle flames turn increasingly pale and dim... a cold and voyeuristic atmosphere was gradually spreading.
"Only when the ritual painting is successful will there be such feedback."
Johan muttered excitedly, "I had prepared extra materials in case of failure... I didn’t expect it to go so smoothly."
He cleared his throat and suddenly, in a deep ancient secret language, he chanted the revered name of a hidden existence that he had recorded.
"Great being within the boundless mystery..."
"Patron of the truth!"
These ancient secret language words were not long, but Johan felt that just chanting them nearly exhausted most of his strength.
His spirit suddenly drooped, as though he had been up for several days in a row.
But he gritted his teeth and persisted, continuing to pray:
"I pray for your patronage!"
"I pray for you to bestow your benevolence upon me!"
"I pray for you to open the gates of the mysterious world for me!"
Zhong Shenxiu, who was reading a book, had his Primordial Spirit touched and revealed a slight smile: "As expected... still couldn’t resist taking the bait, eh."
What he had disclosed to Johan was naturally what he wanted to reveal.
And indeed, it was an experiment using the other party in the study of mystical arts.
"With my status, I indeed can respond to some prayers and ceremonies... but it seems the range is still limited to around Kaleston..."
Zhong Shenxiu closed his eyes and through the mystical connection in the void, he saw a vision.
Dim candlelight, enclosed space, old furniture... it seemed to be a hostel?
Johan was maintaining a kneeling prayer position, exposing himself completely to the mysterious gaze.
"If I were an Evil God, you would be done for..."
"Even now... you have been marked by me, never to escape..."
"However, I am a benevolent man, so I will fulfill your request, granting you the new path I have opened..."
Zhong Shenxiu revealed a mysterious smile.