Cataclysm King Chapter 232

Chapter 232 [X-077-Time stamp]

Ji Xun stood in the hall of Hong Tower, watching the performances of the actors of the Royal Song and Dance Troupe on the stage, and cheering with the audience from time to time.

 He himself is a professional actor.

 Hence, I naturally appreciate this wonderful performance without hesitation.

I don't know why, but Ji Xun always felt that after entering this new red building, he had a vague feeling of being spied on.

 He carefully observed his surroundings and found nothing unusual.

 And this feeling of being spied on did not bring him any crisis reaction, which made him not too worried.

 Maybe it's some mysterious method of Bureau X?

Ji Xun thought instinctively.

  I didn't take it too seriously.

On the contrary, he was even more curious, why did the people from the Black Gold Chamber of Commerce rebuild Hong Tower?

 Having this sentiment, it is probably because of an acquaintance of Hong Lou from the past, right?

With this doubt in mind, Ji Xun watched the performance for a while and then wandered around the Hong Tower.

 The layout of Honglou after reconstruction was completely different from before. It was magnificent and winding, and he was a little confused.

I don't know why, but I walked around and came to a busy dressing room.

Ji Xun looked at the actors who were changing their costumes to go on stage, and said to himself: "Why are you here?"

 He also felt it was outrageous.

No one stopped me all the way, and then I, a guest, came to the stage's makeup backstage.

　　The actors put on makeup and took the stage, in a hurry, and no one paid attention to him.

Ji Xun thought that he shouldn't stay here and took a few more glances.

I have to say that the actors of the Royal Song and Dance Ensemble are really good-looking.

　　They are all fair-skinned and beautiful, with nothing to say about their figure or temperament.

Ji Xun had only seen dancers from Innocence City before, and compared to this one, their temperament was completely different.

 There is really a difference between a white swan and a twisted duck.

This time I gained a lot of experience.

 It's a coincidence.

As he walked, Ji Xun unexpectedly saw an acquaintance in a room with the door half open.

 “Song Can?”

Ji Xun looked at the fat man in a suit and raised his eyebrows slightly.

Due to Dong Qi's previous relationship, although he was not unfamiliar with the fat man, he still had a good impression.

It seems that rebuilding Hong Tower is the fat man's idea?

When Ji Xun passed by, he couldn't help but take another look.

 Because this fat man was holding a bouquet of roses and was very coquettishly courting a woman in a gorgeous dance skirt.

　　It's not that I intentionally listen to other people's private information, I just have a keen sense of hearing, and those licking words are very touching.

"Monica, the last time we said goodbye to Dragon City was a few months ago. Oh, it's so painful not being able to see you. It seems like it's been years. This time I can stay in Innocence City for a few more days. What? I mean, when the show is over, I want to ask you, um...please take a look at the hanging rain in the world rift. I know a very unique restaurant."

“Master Song, I accept your invitation. But please allow me to refuse. I am just a dancer and I am not worthy of your attention.”

"No! If possible, I hope you can marry me in the future!"

"Your family elders will not allow us to be together. Your future wife must be the daughter of a wealthy businessman, or a lady from a noble family. Please stop entertaining me, a humble dancer. Let others see it. If you arrive, it will attract gossip to the dance troupe."

"No. You are different! Other women only want my family's money. I know you are sincere."

 “What if I also want your family property?”

 “Then I don't want anything”

Ji Xun really didn't want to hear it.

 But when I heard it, I couldn't help but chuckle.

 Sounds like a script about a rich young man falling in love with a dancing girl.

This is not unusual anywhere.

 Big shot men are tired of the ladies and ladies of the upper class, and occasionally fall in love with some "wild flowers".

However, after Ji Xun took a closer look, he understood why Song Can, a dignified young man, was acting like a licking dog.

That Miss Monica is indeed outstanding in appearance and outstanding temperament.

 It doesn't give people a sense of worldliness at all, but it has a pure and beautiful look that is innocent but not demonic.

 With such a separate dressing room, the dancer is probably the principal of the dance troupe or something important.

His status in the federation is probably considered a "first-line star".

However, as a professional actor, Ji Xun will always observe more carefully among his peers.

 He always felt that Miss Monica was a little too perfect.

 The feeling of “getting it right”.

 If it is not performed.

 Then she is really perfect.

But this was someone else's private matter, and Ji Xun didn't pay much attention to it.

With Song Can's financial resources, there is a high probability that he will be able to get what he wants.

 And as luck would have it, just as Ji Xun walked out not far away, he met an acquaintance in a corner.

The man smiled and took the initiative to say hello: "Long time no see."

 Not long after Ji Xun left, Song Can walked out with a sad look on his face.

Unknown to him, in the room, Miss Monica's smile in the mirror suddenly faded.

 Her shadow slowly stood up, and in an instant turned into a middle-aged man dressed as a magician.

The magician looked at Monica and said seriously: "What you said just now is too dangerous. What if it really makes him suspicious."

Before she finished speaking, Monica interrupted: "You don't need to teach me how to do it. This kind of young master is used to seeing all kinds of beauties. If you want your plan to go smoothly, you can't just rely on beauty. You have to provide him with the necessary Emotional value. The more you don't get it, the more you will be interested in it. If you keep hanging on, you should be able to win it after a while."

 “Forget it, you can figure it out yourself.”

The magician's eyes flashed gloomily when he heard this, but he didn't say anything.

He just turned around and said: "But the contact has just received news from the Royal Court, which has us speeding up the progress. According to reliable information, the old ancestor of the Song family should not live long. Song Can's lineage has mastered the secrets of the Black Gold Chamber of Commerce. We must capture most of the resources.”

Hearing this, a flash of hesitation flashed across Monica's eyes, as if she couldn't make a choice, so she remained silent and didn't speak.

The magician seemed to have seen through something and did not say anything. He only said: "Don't forget our identities."

After saying that, he added: "Also, don't be careless. Although the old Taizu of the Song family has not been seen much in the past few years, her skills were not simple when she was young. There have been a lot of moves within the Song family recently, and it seems that there are The shadow of that one”

Monica said calmly: "I know."

 In a secret room in Hong Tower.

 An old housekeeper in a tuxedo walked into the room and put on a new scent of mulberry.

On the chair, the gray-haired old man was holding a few letters, his eyes moistening as he read them.

 She thought of a hundred years ago.

A girl in a princess dress was lying on the desk, looking at a letter that had not been answered for a long time, with a frown on her face.

 In the last letter I received, Mr. Chaoyang said that he was going to a very dangerous place.

 The girl has also been worried about this for a long time.

 Finally wrote this last reply.

The handwriting on the letter is still clear: "Mr. Chaoyang, I hope you are safe. If possible, I hope we can meet after you finish handling your affairs?"

 The girl's reserve prevented her from writing such a straightforward invitation.

But she thought that if Mr. Chaoyang really had an accident and she hadn't seen it yet, she would think that this would be a lifelong regret for her.

Only then did I muster up the courage to write this last letter with a blushing face.

 But the letter was always in her hand.

  Never "sent" it.

 The amazing thing is that exactly what she wanted to convey was conveyed.

 What a wonderful experience.

She didn't understand why at the time.

　It wasn't until many years later that I suddenly realized this.

 It turns out that the last letter was not sent.

 It was [Stamp] that exhausted its energy that allowed her to meet Mr. Chaoyang, who arrived a hundred years too late.

It was only then that we had that unforgettable encounter.

 As I was thinking about it, my thoughts slowly came back.

 Seeing the housekeeper who had been standing not far away for a long time, the old man's pupils gradually focused.

"What's wrong?"

"Miss, there is news from Mr. Robin. The "Magician" Peter and Miss Monica, the chief of the Royal Dance Company, have been confirmed to be professional agents sent by the Oran Remnant. You think you need to deal with them directly. ? "

"There's no rush. Just keep it. Although we are in business, in the end we have to rely on our strength to speak for itself. Xiao Can, that naughty guy, is obviously the junior in our Song family who has the best talent, vision and potential. I am also the most optimistic about him. But it just so happens that I haven't made up my mind yet, I'm a little timid, and I still lack experience. Let's let him suffer a little this time. After all, it's emotional injury that can make a man grow up quickly. Leave it to him to deal with it."

"Yes. There is also the lineage of the elder brother and the lineage of the second master. Recently, there have been frequent secret methods. Several senior members of the Cao family, the Bai family, and the Morton family have frequent contacts. It seems that they want to conspire to seize the Federal Banking Commission. seats”

"These are all jackals who smell the smell. Thinking that once I die, the Song family will collapse? Haha. That's just outsiders, and so are the people in my own clan. Since they don't consider the family, then the Song family won't either We need so many guys with ulterior motives. Deal with them all. Anyway, the replacement professional manager has been trained. The Song family can only have one talker."

 “Yes, Miss.”

 “By the way, send these letters out.”

The housekeeper looked at the letters and nodded slightly.

 In the entire Song family, he is the only one who knows the meaning of these letters to his master.

 “Miss, I'm going.”

"Um."

The old man nodded and handed over the letter that he had treasured in his life. For a moment, he seemed to have exhausted all his strength and leaned on the chair.

Those increasingly cloudy eyes looked at the bright crystal lamp on the ceiling, as if the light was returning to them, and the beautiful memories in his mind appeared unconsciously.

 The last obsession in life has finally come to fruition.

She smiled in relief.

  Thanks for the encounters in life.

 I'm also glad that I met you at the most beautiful time.

The old man had a satisfied smile on his face and murmured to himself: "My time has come."

 The first floor of Hong Building.

Ji Xun looked at the thin man in front of him holding a black umbrella and wearing a deerstalker hat, and thought it was a coincidence.

This guy is standing in an inconspicuous and dark place. If he hadn't taken the initiative to say hello, he would have been easily ignored.

“Your Excellency Ji Xun, long time no see.”

 “Mr. Robin, why are you here?”

This person is none other than the great detective Robin whom I have met several times.

The last time I met him was in Lion City, but I didn't expect to meet him again in Honglou.

 Others could not recognize him in his perfect disguise, but Ji Xun was not surprised that this person recognized him when he bumped into him.

At first glance, it is most likely that it is mental recognition ability.

After all, he saved himself, so he didn't pretend not to recognize him, and joked: “Mr. Robin, are you also interested in coming to Honglou to have some fun?”

 “No. I was entrusted by someone to investigate some things.”

Robin pushed up his monocle, looked at Ji Xun and couldn't help but sigh: "Your disguise methods are really getting better and better. I have almost been deceived. Have you mastered the skill of controlling Qi? Well, very Amazing."

 Every time I see him, there are huge changes.

The great detective was also surprised.

Ji Xun smiled but said nothing.

 His current state is indeed very strong.

 But I don't think I have any qualifications to be proud of in front of this person.

Ji Xun was more curious about something else and asked curiously: "You're not investigating me, are you?"

It is indeed a bit of a coincidence to meet here.

He thought of the last time, when the great detective said he was entrusted by someone to protect him.

Is it the same this time?

Robin smiled and shook his head, and said bluntly: "No. It's because of Young Master Song inside."

"oh?"

Ji Xun knew he was referring to Song Can and vaguely guessed something.

For this great detective to come forward, it's either a difficult case or a protection mission.

 It's not simple at all.

 Should it be an internal problem within the Black Gold Chamber of Commerce?

Ji Xun recently read the newspaper and got some fragmentary news.

 I wasn't interested, so I didn't ask any more questions.

Robin didn't want to say anything, but instead spoke out to persuade him in a rare moment: "But your current situation is not very good. It's better to show your face less recently." Ji Xun also laughed at himself when he heard this. Of course he knew that he was a wanted criminal. He asked tentatively: "Do you know?"

Robin lowered the brim of his deerstalker hat, his eyes were as wise as those of an eagle, and he smiled: "I know it's normal. Every S-class wanted criminal is a popular bounty in the private detective circle. What's more, the matter is so big. .”

As he spoke, he added: "A few days ago, I heard that there was a little accident when Bureau X rounded up Xie Guozhong in Downing Street. I guessed that the contact person might be you."

"hehe."

Ji Xun was not surprised that he could guess it.

 After all, it was Xie Guozhong who forced his way in outside the Lion City last time and made him choose the duel method, allowing Ji Xun to escape smoothly that time.

It is strange that this kind of interpersonal relationship is not suspected.

As soon as his thoughts changed, Ji Xun continued to ask: "Do you know what's going on over there with Lao Xie?"

 He was also curious about how much information the great detective had.

 “Not much. But not much either.”

Robin said bluntly: "Before the reward was issued, I received a commission to find the person. Many big figures in the federal government seemed to be interested in finding this person. Or the 'things' and secrets in his hands. And there are many A few days ago, I actually found some clues in the city. However, this incident is very fishy and I can't afford to provoke it. I have no interest in participating. "

Ji Xun also secretly praised the detective's professional acumen.

 The two were chatting when the VIP elevator suddenly stopped.

The copper bell "dingdong".

 When Ji Xun and he were chatting, they actually kept observing their surroundings.

 One is an occupational disease, and the other is the vigilance of wanted criminals.

 So the elevator stopped, and both of them immediately saw the old man in a straight tuxedo.

The material of the clothes is very high-end, and the style looks like that of an aristocratic butler.

Even though he knew he was a servant, the old man still had a calm temperament that made ordinary people feel awe when they saw him.

 Furthermore, "qi" is very stable.

 At this age, he still has such a stable internal energy, and his strength is definitely not weak.

Ji Xun looked at the old housekeeper. He didn't know why, but he always felt a little familiar.

 But when he saw him walking towards him, he immediately became alert.

Just as he was about to avoid it, Robin on the side greeted him: "Mr. Jiu."

The old housekeeper also nodded.

Ji Xun watched the two people get to know each other, his alertness relaxed slightly, and he also thought that it was time for him to leave.

Didn't you expect that the old housekeeper's eyes fell on you?

 Eh. What does it mean?

 There is no malicious intention, but it is as if the energy has been locked, making people unable to move.

 “So strong!”

This surprised Ji Xun and made him very confused at the same time.

 Before he could figure it out.

The old housekeeper showed a kind smile on his face: "Hello, Mr. Ji Xun."

　　The tone was like saying hello to an old friend reunited after a long separation, and there was a hint of emotion as he was reminiscing about something.

 You know your identity, maybe because of Robin?

And it feels weird to use the title "Mr."

Ji Xun looked suspicious. His intuition told him what the purpose of this man was, but he could not have called him any better: "Old sir, have we met before?"

 The old housekeeper smiled meaningfully: "Yes. I've seen him once before."

Ji Xun just felt a little familiar and asked casually.

Have you really seen it?

No way.

He now has photographic memory, so it stands to reason that passerby A might ignore it.

 But a strong person with such magnanimity will never forget it.

However, the old housekeeper did things without any delay. He directly took out a package and said: "This thing is entrusted to you."

Ji Xun looked at the package and couldn't understand it more and more: "Is it for me?"

He knows Song Can from the Black Gold Chamber of Commerce. What's going on?

 But suddenly, he looked at the silent great detective Robin and suddenly thought of something!

　　The person who said before that there was a very powerful person entrusted him to protect himself, could it be the old housekeeper in front of him?

Oh no, it should be said to be the person behind the old housekeeper, right?

Ji Xun racked his brains and couldn't think of who it was.

 Appearing in Honglou, maybe the Black Gold Merchant is from the Song family?

  But it could be someone else.

 There are not many people in the entire federation who can have such grandeur.

Ji Xun looked at it confused, not knowing how to respond.

As if he knew his doubts, the old housekeeper took the initiative and said: "That person said that you will understand when you see what's inside."

 Speaking, he did not give Ji Xun a chance to ask more questions, and nodded and said: "I have something to do before I leave, so I'm sorry to excuse you. See you later."

Robin listened and said, "I'm leaving first too."

Ji Xun watched the two people leave with a twitch in the corner of his eye.

Many doubts are becoming more and more confusing.

 Then, he looked at the package in his hand.

 Not long after, Ji found a rest room and sat down.

Having seen a lot of strange things, he opened them directly without fear that they were dangerous items.

 But when he opened it, he was stunned: Believe it?

There is nothing special inside, just a few pieces of letter paper.

Ji Xun thought it was some kind of information, so he picked it up and flipped through it.

 But when he saw the familiar Xiujuan font for the first time, he suddenly realized it.

 For a moment, I really wanted to find out.

He finally understood: "Is this Miss Ayu? Haha, she actually commissioned a detective to find me?"

Ji Xun instinctively felt a little dumbfounded when he looked at it.

This feeling is like a little girl spending a lot of money and material resources to do something very willful.

Although Ji Xun guessed from previous letters that this mysterious pen pal lady should be from a wealthy businessman family.

 But I didn't expect to be so rich.

Ji Xun had a relaxed smile on his face and casually opened the letter to read.

 The content in my hand is as follows: "Grandpa gave me a birthday gift and said it would be a big surprise for me. Ah"

Ji Xun saw this and a smile appeared on his face.

 This was the first letter they exchanged.

It is also the beginning of the story.

A certain little girl needed to translate an encrypted message in Tarungu. Ji Xun happened to be able to do it at the time, so she responded casually.

 Even had his own reply.

Looking at the notes on the letter paper, Ji Xun realized: "It turns out that she can keep these letters."

 The letters and replies that he can see are all on the letterhead, and they will disappear once written.

 I thought this was some kind of magic before.

 Unexpectedly, it was sent to the other party by some kind of "mail" method, and it was still kept?

 Then the second letter: "But I have encountered another problem recently. After the coming-of-age ceremony, according to the rules of the family, there will be a business competition among peers in the family."

Ji Xun also clearly remembers that a certain little girl asked for advice on business experience.

 He gave her some ideas and asked some questions about mental aberrations.

 The envelopes are neatly folded.

 It is visible to the naked eye and must be kept carefully.

 In chronological order, stacked one on top of the other.

 Then the third letter: "The thing is like this, after the coming-of-age ceremony, I won the first place in the family assessment. Then...then there were many people coming to propose marriage."

Ji Xun saw this and suddenly recalled that scene.

 He "incited" a little girl to choose to reject the family's marriage.

 Then came the fourth and fifth letters: "Mr. Chaoyang, I feel real freedom because you really light up my life."

 These are the last two letters.

 This content is that the little girl was not only not defeated because of breaking off the engagement, but also got her own property.

 Very good ending.

 Oh, there's more.

Mr. Chaoyang

This was still a pseudonym used at that time for fear of being locked by a mysterious spell.

Ji Xun didn't know why, but he felt happy from the bottom of his heart while holding these letters.

 It is a pleasurable experience that is different from pursuing excitement.

 Looking at these letters, it seemed as if the "Miss Ayu" whom he had never met before was smiling brightly at him.

 “Haha, how many times have I read this, and it's all worn out like this?”

Ji Xun looked at the letter in his hand, smiled and shook his head.

 It has obviously been preserved with great care.

 But judging from the wear and tear on it, it seems that it has been turned over many, many times.

 Leaves traces of time.

Just with these thoughts, Ji Xun's brows suddenly wrinkled: "That's not right."

It suddenly occurred to him that the content of this letter spanned a long time.

Moreover, it is very bizarre that letters can appear out of thin air.

 It's just that I haven't seen the real thing before, so I think I encountered a “ghost incident”.

 But now that these real letters had appeared in his hands, Ji Xun suddenly felt a very strange feeling.

　　It seems like this thin letter paper has become heavy.

  Blessed with a certain weight of time.

 What is the situation with "Miss Ayu"?

 Get the letter paper.

Ji Xun's brows furrowed even more tightly.

 I thought it would clear up my confusion, but I seem to be more confused.

 Looking through it casually, he discovered that there was actually a piece of letter paper.

“Hey, is this last letter not sent yet?”

Ji Xun looked at the contents of the letter and found that he had never seen it.

 That is to say, he did not receive it.

The font of Xiu Juan was slightly blurred, as if it had been touched many times by a hand: "Mr. Chaoyang, I hope you are safe. If possible, I... I hope we can meet after you finish handling your affairs?" "

Ji Xun saw this letter and remembered the last time he replied, because he knew that his life was short and he wanted to go to the "Battle of Ironforge" to find the Holy Grail to extend his life.

 At that time, almost everyone went in with a certain death mentality.

　　So I replied "This may be my last reply".

“So, that girl wants to meet?”

Ji Xun's eyes were filled with tenderness, and he could already imagine a girl blushing and mustering up so much courage to write this letter.

 After all, I am really going to die, so I think that girl will also be very sorry, right?

Ji Xun originally thought that the content of this "last letter" was the purpose of the mysterious Miss Ayu asking the old housekeeper to give the letter to him.

I am thinking about how to respond to the interview I really want.

 At this time, he saw a very strange energy fluctuation on the letter paper.

Ji Xun rubbed it for a while, then looked back and found that there was a stamp on the letter paper.

 It is not surprising that there are stamps on the letter paper.

 But when Ji Xun saw it, his eyes stopped.

 Because, this stamp turned out to be a catastrophic object!

 【X-077-Time and Space Stamps】

Detailed explanation: Ignore time and space restrictions and can send letters to the destination you want;

"this?!"

 The moment Ji Xun saw the stamp, an incomprehensible high-level law of time surged out.

That stamp seems to have a magical power, making people look deeper and deeper into it.

The scene in front of him suddenly became distorted, like a growing whirlpool, and his entire consciousness was sucked into it in an instant.

 No, it seems that the body has also been inhaled!

It is a void and unknown.

Ji Xun vaguely guessed what happened, but had no time to think about it.

His vision went dark for an instant and he lost consciousness.

 (End of this chapter)

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