182: The ninth seat He Lin was shocked!

Night Watcher Shen Qingzhu was waiting in a special room at the Night Watcher Headquarters.

Ever since he arrived in Shangjing, Shen Qingzhu had been prepared for an interrogation, but the entire process was much faster than he had imagined.

Shen Qingzhu leaned back in his chair; after recounting everything, he felt a sense of relief, finally able to walk upright under the sun.

But... Shen Qingzhu thought of Song Zhong. Putting aside his unorthodox actions, he felt that Song Zhong was not a bad person.

Splitting the Ancient God Church, in a sense, wasn't that helping the Night Watchers?

In just a few months, he accomplished something the Night Watchers couldn't do in decades. He's quite impressive...

Eh? How could I have such a thought?

Shen Qingzhu suddenly became alert. His current identity was already a Night Watcher.

And the other party was a terrorist!

Shen Qingzhu closed his eyes and silently reminded himself, "Shen Qingzhu, don't let your mind wander!"

Just then, with a click, the door to the room opened.

Two people walked in. Shen Qingzhu recognized one of them: Zuo Qing.

Although he hadn't seen the other person before, from the order of entry and their demeanor, their position was definitely above Zuo Qing.

Could it be...

Zuo Qing closed the door and went straight to the point: "Shen Qingzhu, let me introduce you. This is the Commander of the Great Xia Night Watchers, Ye Fan."

As expected...

Shen Qingzhu stood up from his chair. He straightened his body and gave a standard military salute.

"Night Watcher Shen Qingzhu, reporting to the Commander!"

Ye Fan nodded, his face devoid of expression. "Shen Qingzhu? You've worked hard, you're very good."

"I came to see you today mainly about Song Zhong's matter!"

After hearing Ye Fan's words, Shen Qingzhu understood.

"Commander, is it about his plan to seize Anta County?"

"That's right, Shen Qingzhu. How credible do you think his words are?" Ye Fan asked.

"Highly credible. From my understanding of him, he will definitely go to Anta County," Shen Qingzhu said.

"Oh? Are you so sure?" Ye Fan asked.

"Of course!"

Shen Qingzhu recounted how he and Song Zhong planned to counter Whisper.

Ye Fan fell into contemplation. From his perspective, Song Zhong was quite arrogant.

Because his plan carried great risks; any mistake in any Link would lead to unpredictable consequences.

"So, you think his arrogance will force him to attack and occupy Anta County?" Ye Fan asked.

Shen Qingzhu thought for a moment. "I don't think he's arrogant, because this person is truly too Mysterious. He always makes unexpected moves at critical moments, and no one knows what trump cards he truly possesses."

"Then what do you think his objective is?"

"I don't know!" Shen Qingzhu shook his head. "I've researched information about Anta County."

"Anta County is located on the northern edge of Great Xia. If it weren't for that vast, boundless primeval forest, Anta County would probably also have a outpost similar to Chennan Pass."

Shen Qingzhu had done his homework. Areas where Great Xia bordered the Mist would suffer attacks from overseas Mysterious entities.

But Anta County was different. That primeval forest formed a natural barrier, isolating Anta County from the Mist.

Although in recent years, there had been quite a few sightings of "savages" and "Essence Spirits" in that primeval forest, most were just the imaginings of adventure enthusiasts.

Of course, a Night Watcher squad, numbered 332, was also stationed in Anta County.

From the observation records of Squad 322, it was true that no particularly powerful Mysterious entities had appeared in Anta County.

From any perspective, Anta County was an unremarkable place.

"So, I also don't understand why Song Zhong would choose this place. If he thought the defenses there were weak, why wouldn't he choose some small towns in the southwest? After all, the environmental conditions there are truly too harsh."

Shen Qingzhu honestly expressed his thoughts.

"Anta County?" Ye Fan seemed to ponder. After a moment, he said to Shen Qingzhu, "Shen Qingzhu, from now on, I approve your official reinstatement as a Night Watcher."

A look of joy appeared on Shen Qingzhu's face, but then Ye Fan's words made him fall into contemplation.

"Shen Qingzhu, are you willing to become a probationary member of the Fifth Special Squad?"

...

Late at night, He Lin sat by the river, watching a few scattered fishermen night fishing.

He was somewhat lost now. Whisper was dead, the Ancient God Church had split, and Memorial President was currently unreachable.

He Lin now felt like a lonely wandering spirit, his heart empty.

Just a short while ago, he received a notification from the Ancient God Church, telling him to wait for Song Zhong here.

"Beep!"

The sound of an electric scooter horn was particularly jarring in the deep night.

He Lin turned his head and saw that the person who had arrived was indeed Song Zhong.

"Heh heh! Why are you looking at me? Get in."

He Lin sighed. He walked back from the riverside. "I didn't expect you to find me so quickly."

He Lin got on the scooter. Song Zhong released the brake, and the two of them proceeded along the small path.

"He Lin, a mole from the Shang Xie Society planted in the Ancient God Church, am I right?"

He Lin's eyes widened. "What did you say? I don't understand."

The electric scooter was fast. The temperature by the river was lower in the deep night, and He Lin felt a bit cold.

"Shang Xie Society. What, is that name unfamiliar to you?" Song Zhong asked.

He Lin's mind raced. Although the other party had exposed his identity, from his demeanor and tone, Song Zhong seemed to have no ill intentions.

"How did you know about the Shang Xie Society?" He Lin asked.

"You don't need to worry about that. If you can contact your President, you can ask her if she's interested in doing business with me."

"I can't contact the President now. Since you know about the Shang Xie Society, you must also know what we do, right?"

Song Zhong nodded. "I know. Your work is quite dangerous."

"So, your purpose in coming to me is to connect with the Shang Xie Society?" He Lin asked.

"Hmm, and by the way, I also want to ask, besides you, where did Whisper's other followers go?"

He Lin hesitated. "They're all in Anta County."

"Anta County? Heh heh, it's a small world indeed. I happen to be going to Anta County as well."

Hearing Song Zhong's answer, He Lin was somewhat surprised. "Although I don't know why you're going to that godforsaken place, Anta County, I advise you not to go. Yue Huai and the others have set a trap for you there."

"Oh? Interesting. Gathering all the other followers together, Yue Huai wouldn't have put the altar in Anta County, would he?"

He Lin's heart suddenly pounded. Today, Song Zhong's words were astonishing; he revealed all the secrets he had uncovered.

"Song Zhong, do you have informants around Yue Huai? To know even such secrets, how did you manage it?" He Lin couldn't help but ask.

"Heh heh, that's my secret. If I tell you, it won't work anymore."