Chapter 252: 252, you’re old but still being fancy_1
Wen Jiang successfully joined the Sixth Division.
Although Karin’s skepticism towards her had not subsided, she would not readily give up a Card Maker.
Moreover, being in Ceylon City was tantamount to being under the control of the Fiend Organization. Even if Helena wanted to cause trouble, it would be extremely difficult. At most, she could secretly investigate some matters concerning her brother.
Karin also looked into the matter of Helena’s brother, which was, of course, fabricated; naturally, there was no news.
But Karin knew about the formation of Ceylon Cemetery, where countless people died every year—not to mention Helena’s brother, who was just an ordinary person—even if he were a Person of Xizhou.
She filed Helena’s information into the archives, letting out only a light scoff.
Coming here, trying to leave... that would be difficult.
Wen Jiang arrived at the residence Karin’s people had arranged for her. The living environment was indeed nice: a row of apartment buildings with small gardens. Although there were no disturbances, the surveillance was extremely strict.
Armed guards could be found on nearly every floor.
Although they didn’t constantly watch the Spirit Card Masters, entering and exiting the place still induced an uncomfortable feeling.
However, Wen Jiang did not mind. In the evening, since the time difference with Yunxia wasn’t significant, Hua Zhuo called Wen Jiang to ask where she was.
As a tourist, as long as she didn’t provoke the Fiend Organization, she wouldn’t be under special surveillance, and naturally, she was free to move about.
Therefore, Hua Zhuo casually asked, "The outer perimeter of Ceylon Castle is for sightseeing and cannot be entered. Did you go see it today?"
Wen Jiang replied, "It was alright. I took a couple of glances."
I could certainly sneak in temporarily using invisibility, but considering the Heaven’s Mandate System has a stronghold here, I chose not to be so high-profile.
High-tech versus spells—each has its own strengths and weaknesses.
I could use my Spiritual Energy to guard against the Heaven’s Mandate System’s prying, but there was no guarantee the other party wouldn’t have means to detect my covert movements.
Hua Zhuo sighed, "It won’t be easy to find the person who acted against the old lady. How long are you planning to stay there?"
"Before the S Rank competition starts, I guess."
Hua Zhuo was startled, "You’re staying that long? Won’t that raise suspicion?"
Any tourist staying in Ceylon Cemetery for a month or two would draw attention.
Wen Jiang said nonchalantly, "I’ve just completed the joining procedures. Why rush to leave?"
Hua Zhuo became even more surprised, "What joining procedures?"
Wen Jiang stated, "I’ve joined the Fiend Organization as a Card Maker."
Hua Zhuo: "..."
For the first time, Hua Zhuo felt an intense urge to pinch herself.
She knew Wen Jiang was daring, but she hadn’t anticipated Wen Jiang to be this daring.
Even Zheng Xun, such a formidable figure, hadn’t considered directly confronting the Fiend from within.
It was indeed not so easy to infiltrate the Fiend Organization.
However, the identity of a Card Maker was indeed marvelous, and Wen Jiang certainly had the credentials to blend in.
If she were more capable, she might be able to take on an important role within a few months, but that would also make it even harder for her to extricate herself.
Considering this, Hua Zhuo didn’t question Wen Jiang’s capabilities but instead said in a low voice, "Are you sure you’ll really be able to get away when it’s time?"
Wen Jiang replied confidently, "Yes. My identity is useful. Leaving will still be simple."
The premise is that I don’t cause any trouble myself.
Helena was a false identity. If she simply acted as a Card Maker, it would be manageable. She could get by with creating a few cards, and good performance might even earn her some regard. But getting close to Xie Lingyu this way would be more troublesome.
Hua Zhuo tried to reassure herself but still couldn’t help worrying. After all, Wen Jiang’s identity was important. But now that Wen Jiang had already taken the plunge, it was too late to say anything more. Hua Zhuo could only caution her, "I’ll try to contact you as little as possible. I’ll send you messages for important things, but I won’t bother you with non-essential matters. If you get a chance, contact me once a week to let me know you’re safe."
"I can do that," Wen Jiang agreed.
Speaking of legitimacy, the Fiend Organization’s Sixth Division was probably the most ’organized.’ Although situated in unsavory areas, the Sixth Division’s primary purpose was to make money for the Fiend Organization. Spirit Card Masters were highly sought after, and aside from its members having obscure origins, the Sixth Division wouldn’t compel them to do anything beyond their duties, as long as the Spirit Card Masters knew their place.
The apartments themselves were secure. As Spirit Card Masters, their spiritual power could detect any electronic devices, making surveillance out of the question.
Apart from the rule that Card Spirits couldn’t be used in the entire complex, there were basically no other restrictions.
Moreover, an S Rank Spirit Card Master was stationed here.
The presence of Spirit Card Masters meant that, paradoxically, many conventional societal security measures had to be even more rigorously enforced.
That very night, Wen Jiang learned some internal secrets about the Fiend Organization.
The Sixth Division’s Card Makers had a promotion system with a monthly A-Level selection process. If a newly created Spirit Card became the most popular of the month, its creator would earn an audience with the ’Blood Emperor.’
This rather immature-sounding name was one Zero Egg had encountered before. He was one of the core high-ranking members of the Fiend. Apart from knowing he was male and an S Rank Spirit Card Master, no public information was available.
Wen Jiang did not need to create the most popular Spirit Card now because she had no interest in meeting high-ranking officials.
The higher the rank, the closer one is to the Heaven’s Mandate System. Before I advance to S Rank myself, it’s best not to be discovered.
She could ensure her current safety. But if she really met that woman, Yu Jian, and the Heaven’s Mandate System saw her, some physical data changes might go unnoticed by ordinary people, but the System recorded everything based on data. Wen Jiang didn’t clearly understand how the Heart of the World operated in this regard and wouldn’t gamble on whether the Heaven’s Mandate System could discover her identity.
The promotion system details were delivered to her by Karin. Wen Jiang, feigning curiosity, asked, "Who is the Blood Emperor?"
Karin glanced at her and said, "You don’t need to inquire too much. The Celestial Maiden will be angry if she finds out."
When she spoke of the Celestial Maiden, she paused for a moment, her tone reflecting a subtle fear.
Hmm?!
Wen Jiang honestly asked, "And who is the Celestial Maiden?"
It couldn’t really be the person I’m thinking of, could it?
Then Yu Jian really has a terminal case of eighth-grader syndrome.
A murderous look flashed in Karin’s eyes. "Remember one more thing: in Ceylon City, you should refrain from prying into things I haven’t mentioned. Forget the name I just spoke of as soon as you hear it, understand?"
"Helena, be smart. Don’t tell me you didn’t know what kind of place this was before you came here."
Karin walked away impatiently.
If the Celestial Maiden is Yu Jian, then the Blood Emperor is probably one of her lovers.
That fits her character.
Considering Karin’s fearful attitude towards her, the information about a Celestial Maiden in the Fiend Organization hasn’t spread. It’s likely because the Heaven’s Mandate System’s monitoring of the Fiend lets Yu Jian know who discusses her. After all, wherever there’s surveillance, it’s Yu Jian’s domain.
Fortunately, I can blur the electronics around me and not show any anomalies.
Even Zero Egg had guessed it and was astonished. "Ah, could the Celestial Maiden be Yu Jian? Despite her age, she’s still quite flamboyant."
Wen Jiang: "..."
You should really be thankful the Heaven’s Mandate System can’t hear you.