Chapter 95 - 83: Cyan Whale

"It doesn’t matter," Zhou Chen said, acting unconcerned about the codename.

"Butcher? It really does suit you."

Li Xiaoxiao gave a slight nod. "And me. My codename is ’Cyan Whale.’"

"..." Zhou Chen froze for a moment before the words registered. He looked as if he’d heard something utterly unbelievable and nearly lost control of his expression.

’You’re Cyan Whale?’

’You’re Cyan Whale?!’

For a moment, he was lost. The Star Association’s interrogation method involved directly invading Fina’s brain to view her memories, so the report couldn’t have been wrong. In Fina’s eyes, Li Xiaoxiao was one of the very few High-Level Cultists who could contact "Cyan Whale"...

’But now she’s saying she *is* Cyan Whale...’

’Is Li Xiaoxiao lying, or was Fina’s understanding flawed?’

The Barrier Array hadn’t blocked communication devices, and Jiang Che quickly sent an analysis:

"It’s possible that the image Li Xiaoxiao presents to the public is just that of a High-Level Cultist who can contact ’Cyan Whale.’ For security, many people use a cover. She would only let trusted individuals know the truth, while everyone else sees a deception.

Fina Blanch went into hiding a long time ago and hasn’t been involved in Eternal Fire’s development for quite a while. Since Cyan Whale was secretly propped up by a certain Grand Steward, it’s reasonable that Fina Blanch wouldn’t be aware of the truth.

I just can’t believe we made contact with our target so long ago... Fortunately, everything is still under control.

Get ready. The raid begins in ten minutes."

’Ten minutes... I have to get the Star Mango quickly...’ Zhou Chen calmed himself and asked bluntly, "When can you give me the Star Mango?"

"Ah, I know the feeling. The thing you want is right there, but you can’t get your hands on it. It’s as agonizing as waiting for a package to be delivered..." Birdman laughed, pointing to the small box on the conference table.

"There you go. That’s it."

’This is it?’ Zhou Chen reached for the small box. Opening it, he saw a brilliant, lychee-sized ball of light shining continuously, like a tiny lightbulb.

He had longed for this for nearly a month, dreaming of it countless times. Zhou Chen was intimately familiar with the Star Mango’s characteristics; he was absolutely certain this was the genuine article!

"By the way, how are you going to explain your Soul’s recovery to the Star Association?" Birdman asked.

"Simple. Find me another group of smugglers to kill, and I can claim I found something to restore my Soul among their contraband." Zhou Chen’s voice trembled with excitement, his eyes glued to the Star Mango.

’Finally... I can finally escape the torment of a fragmented Soul and become whole again...’

However, two choices now lay before him.

’Should I eat it now, or wait until I get back, set up the Alchemy Secret Ceremony, and use the Star Mango to achieve my Advancement to Tier Two?’

’The latter option is clearly more profitable—massively so.’

’But this place is about to turn into a battlefield. Taking the Star Mango with me would be a huge risk...’

As Zhou Chen was briefly lost in his dilemma, Li Xiaoxiao and the others had already moved on to another topic.

"The main point of this meeting is to discuss how to transport *that thing*. Let’s get down to business."

"The divine oracle from our Lord clearly states that He needs that thing. We cannot disappoint Him!"

"If we succeed, we will surely earn our Lord’s great favor and become true ’Divine Favored’!"

At that moment, Zhou Chen felt as if he’d been struck by lightning. He’d heard something so horrifying that the joy of finally getting the Star Mango was washed away, replaced by sheer shock and disbelief.

—"The divine oracle from our Lord clearly states that He needs that thing."

’The King of Chaos needs *that thing*?’

’He even issued a divine oracle to declare His need for it??’

’An Abyssal King, a terrifying being on par with the Gods themselves, needs *that thing*?!’

’What in the world *is* it???!!!’