Chapter 373
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Chapter 373: The Cat’s Trade Art – Large
Yumeko was scared by Bai Wei’s gaze.
"Mood swings…" Yumeko murmured.
"I’m just making sure," Bai Wei asked, "you didn’t lie?"
"Do I need to tell these lies in front of you?" Yumeko complained, "I’m a cat, not a dog in the toilet."
"Why Hokkaido?"
"Because security measures in Shikoku are too strict, Hokkaido is the best option," Yumeko licked her paw.
Did Germany attack France? Yeah, even fools know to go around the defense line.
"The evil god wants to expand its territory." Demon Cat Yumeko said, "It needs people, it needs land, and Hokkaido is an island that, once assimilated by the outside world, will permanently become the evil god’s domain."
"Just like Goryeo Island."
"Yes," Yumeko said, "That’s why we must stop it, meow."
"Why did it choose me?"
"Your power has been recognized by the Lord of Yellow Spring. You can hurt it and deal with the evil god’s schemes, meow."
"This is already a war," Bai Wei said lightly, "The shogun is not blind. Such a big movement cannot deceive Him."
"So there will be diversionary tactics, and the situation in the four countries is gradually becoming tense. Even the shogunate is in chaos. Do you think other places will be fine?" Yumeko sneered, "These police officers are so naive, easily manipulated. They even mistake you for an evil god missionary and chase after you."
"A superior heroic spirit alone can determine the outcome of the war," Bai Wei emphasized again, "If the evil god really tries to seize the land, it won’t be just the shogun who will stop it. The Ming Country won’t just sit back and let it grow stronger."
Demon Cat Yumeko said, "Maybe they won’t, but you don’t know what it really wants, meow… From the information we currently have, the evil god definitely has plans in Hokkaido, perhaps a means to achieve victory in one strike, meow?"
"I’m just a messenger, it’s up to you if you want to go or not, meow."
Yumeko wagged her tail, "Once you go to Hokkaido, you will naturally choose to help, meow."
Bai Wei frowned, "What does that mean?"
"It’s a secret for now." Yumeko lifted her cat paw, trying to make a seductive move, but as a calico cat, she just looked silly.
Bai Wei sighed, "So you want to use me… Does this mean we have a temporary truce?"
"The Lord of Yellow Spring currently has no intention of harming you, and the conditions at this stage are not ripe." Yumeko emphasized, "Actually, personally, I’m not eager to confront you. Since you’re not from Yingzhou but from the Ming Country, it’s better for you to go back earlier. We don’t have absolute conflicting interests."
Bai Wei said coldly, "I am now the one protecting the shrine. As long as you still have intentions towards Yingzhou, our war will not cease. If the Lord of Yellow Spring has a sense of responsibility, why not arrange a time and have a battle of ten thousand soldiers with me, to see who wins and who loses."
Yumeko asked, "Why? Is it because there are many pretty girls here? There are also many fun things at the Hundred Demons Party…"
Bai Wei let go of the cat and threw it towards the ground, saying, "I’m not interested in life-or-death relationships… You can leave, I don’t have cat food to feed you."
Yumeko rolled up her tail and sat down, reluctant to leave, "I still have something else to say…"
Bai Wei didn’t really want to hear it, knowing that the more enemy intelligence he knew, the more likely it was a trap.
Yumeko emphasized again, "It has nothing to do with the Hundred Demons Party, it’s just a personal interest."
Bai Wei signaled for it to continue and corrected, saying, "It’s a cat’s interest."
"I want to collaborate with you," Yumeko said.
Bai Wei asked, "Is it a planned collaboration or a temporary one?"
"It’s both," Yumeko said. "Cats are good at circulating information and can acquire intel from different places."
"Won’t the Lord of Yellow Spring cause trouble for you?"
"That’s why we’ll do it secretly," Yumeko said. "In Yingzhou, cats can’t violate the contract, and there are certain things I can’t tell you."
Bai Wei understood the key point, "Yingzhou’s local…"
"You are from the Ming Country and won’t stay in Yingzhou for long. I, as a cat, can help you gather information about both the Ming Country and the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom."
"What about Europa?"
"That’s also possible, but it will take some time. I haven’t been to places that far, and Europa is also dangerous with many schools of soul magic." Yumeko hesitated slightly, but still seemed confident in her abilities.
Bai Wei revealed the source of her information, "By constantly changing her own soul and the soul of her target, she disguises herself as small animals to gather various information. In a way, you could say she is very sneaky."
Demon Cat Yumeko chuckled and sat on the ground. "So, shall we cooperate?"
A temporary exclamation mark event appeared before Bai Wei’s eyes.
[Cooperation Invitation from Demon Cat Yumeko]
[Accept/Reject]
Bai Wei didn’t hesitate and had no fear of working with the Cat to plan a scheme, "Okay, I will work with you."
The temporary event settled immediately, and Bai Wei received Demon Cat Yumeko’s information.
[Demon Cat]
[Race: Yumeko]
[Information: Soul Transference, True Self Seal, Underworld Contract, Intelligence Gathering, Role-playing…]
The information was there, but it wasn’t very complete. Besides the known information, he couldn’t see through the rest.
Bai Wei asked, "Cooperation goes both ways. You can help me gather information, so what do you want in return? Let’s make it clear: I won’t do anything that violates moral principles, public order, or supports tyranny."
The lawful and good alliance refused any chaos and followers of the Four Gods.
Yumeko lifted her head and said, "You simply need to share information with me whenever you can. If you need to do something, just let me know beforehand."
"Is it really that simple?"
"Once you know something, you usually start taking action immediately. And once you start taking action, it inevitably brings about consequences. I am also utilizing you," Yumeko unexpectedly said frankly. "In this regard, we can achieve mutual benefits, and you can fully trust meow."
Bai Wei added, "Outside of Yingzhou."
Yue Ming grinned, "Outside of Yingzhou."
Both sides reached an agreement.
Although it’s uncertain how long this cooperation can last, it can actually be considered a good thing.
Intelligence has always been a problem for him. Now that he no longer has the all-seeing Black Rose, he doesn’t have the financial resources, mental energy, or manpower to create a white rose and red peony again. Yue Ming fills this gap, which means that Bai Wei can now gain a deeper understanding through Yue Ming’s intelligence detection abilities, such as the internal war situation in the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom.
Bai Wei asked again, "What if I’m overseas? How can I find you?"
Yue Ming had prepared for this. It jumped out of the window and returned after a while, holding something in its mouth and placing it down.
It is a ring with amber inlaid, and the shape looks a bit like a cat’s eye stone.
Amber is usually made from fossilized resin, but this piece of amber is actually made from golden resin.
Obviously, it is not recent. It may have a history of many years, probably over a hundred years.
Bai Wei picked it up and felt surprised, "Where did you get this?"
"You don’t need to worry about that." The demonly figure was proud and disdainful of explaining, "Golden resin is rare but not unique. It occasionally circulates in the market, let alone this product from over a hundred years ago. It is one of the best materials for storing cat’s incense. When you need it, use it to call me, but don’t use it too often. Cats also have their own lives."
Bai Wei accepted the amber ring and planned to throw it into his sleeve and forget about it.
The demonly figure reminded him, "You need to wear it to use it."
"There’s no such rule." Bai Wei didn’t believe it, "Don’t even think about tricking me or doing anything suspicious."
"This is a contract. It becomes effective as soon as you wear it." The demonly figure wagged its tail, "If you don’t believe me, then forget it."
Bai Wei held a ring, a golden resin encased amber ring. Even if there were traps, it would not harm the owner of the Golden Power.
He thought for a moment, walked back to his sleeping body, picked up the ring, and pondered which finger to wear it on.
Wearing a ring on the thumb means power, on the index finger means unmarried on the left hand and single on the right hand; on the middle finger, engagement on the left hand and in love on the right hand; on the ring finger, married on the left hand and engaged on the right hand; on the pinky finger, single on the left hand and not interested in dating on the right hand.
The ring was casually put on the right index finger…
Bai Wei asked, "Is this okay?"
The ethereal creature wagged its tail, seemingly in a good mood for making a deal. "It’s fine, you can keep the ring."
Bai Wei said, "Since everything’s fine now, then…"
Yumeko stretched lazily and then walked towards the window. "I don’t need to be told; this kitty is leaving. As a token of our cooperation, I’ll leave you with some information."
The ethereal creature spoke slowly, "Tonight, the followers of the dark god have already started to take action. They have no intention of sparing you. Even if you hide here, you won’t be safe. Instead, it may put those sword witches at risk. You know what the dark god’s followers are best at, they are all madmen who don’t care about the consequences."
Yumeko jumped out of the window and disappeared by stepping on tree branches.
Just as it left, Bai Wei suddenly saw a blood-red exclamation mark rise above himself lying on the bed.
[The event has begun.]
[You are now in the realm of spiritual contamination.]
[A pillar of the otherworldly malevolent god is watching you!]