Beating Instances through Words Left by the Dead

Wu Chang let the two enter the room, simultaneously not avoiding Sword Star and Negotiation Master, allowing them to follow and listen.

They must be put under some pressure; they can’t continue slacking just because they joined early and have connections.

Look at others, with the same task prompt, Sword Star and Negotiation Master didn’t investigate any progress in two days, whereas others accomplished it in one night right after taking action.

They must feel a sense of crisis; hidden forces don’t nurture idle people.

Wu Chang sat on the living room sofa, while the Four Great Vajra were scattered throughout the room, taking charge of the watch, Sword Star and Negotiation Master standing behind Wu Chang, serving as guards while freeloading on information.

Shadow and another player stood across the coffee table, facing Wu Chang.

The two players should have already differentiated their strengths when meeting at the door; at this moment, one took a step back voluntarily, not daring to steal Shadow’s thunder, letting Shadow speak first.

Shadow confidently said, ”Mr. Li, I have already tracked the Secret Ceremony Master and the Werewolf you are looking for.”

Wu Chang raised his eyebrows; the task given to Shadow was to find either one of them, but he didn’t expect Shadow to uncover the identities of both.

The same stealthy and sinister old six, and fulfilling the task fully as expected, Wu Chang saw his own style in Shadow.

Shadow placed two photos on the coffee table, pushing them toward Wu Chang.

”The registered name of the Secret Ceremony Master on the ship is Scott, a Gao Mu and Mid Country mix, identified as the Archbishop of the New Cosmos Sect stationed in Mid Country, residing in the penultimate cabin on the fourth floor.”

The photo of Scott shows him explaining prayers to followers on the fourth deck; he has distinct mixed-race features, outstanding looks, wearing thin-framed metal glasses, appearing gentle and cultured, like a student yet to leave the ivory tower.

Shadow added, ”During my investigation of him, I discovered notable intel: Park Changmin resides in the third-last cabin on the fourth floor, and the last cabin has occupants who never come out. I tried to infiltrate but was blocked by a Mystical Array guarding the room.”

Wu Chang nodded and noted this intelligence.

The Peaceful Sect’s preparations are indeed thorough; besides the Secret Ceremony Master, they have another expert.

Speaking of the Secret Ceremony Master, Shadow continued:

”The Werewolf is not a true monster; his entity is a human, registered as Evans upon boarding, a Mid Country officer stationed in Gao Mu Country, residing on the fifth floor.”

”Aside from me, people from the New Cosmos Sect are also investigating him; I eavesdropped on their conversation, and they referred to Evans as Blood Wolf, speaking with intense apprehension.”

Wu Chang nodded with satisfaction; see, what professionalism means—this is professionalism.

Investigating intel involves not only the target but also the target’s other forces’ members.

Although this is likely an excuse, Shadow probably knew Blood Wolf beforehand, at least showing effort.

Wu Chang smiled, ”Very good, I most appreciate capable individuals like you.”

”Mission Trial completed, completion rating: Perfect, Li Zaisi is very pleased with you. If your faction wins after the instance ends, you will receive additional rewards.”

”Li Zaisi has recruited you. Do you choose to join Li Zaisi’s faction?”

Shadow, faced with the settlement appearing before him, unfaltering, chose to accept.

He bowed slightly, saying, ”A competent boss and competent employees mutually attract each other, honored to work under Mr. Li.”

The player behind Shadow is a woman with long red wavy hair, her build looks petite but her body is firm and ample, possessing astonishing explosiveness, specialized in power mastery.

The woman’s codename is Great White Shark. Wu Chang selected her not only for her robust attribute conditions but also for her special Talent—Captain.

As long as it’s a ship or something judged as a ship, Great White Shark can ignore the driving conditions and use her Talent to directly control.

Even though Great White Shark was predetermined as a member by Wu Chang, for Shadow’s emotions, a symbolic task was prepared for her.

Investigate whether Captain Jiang Junsu and First Mate Li Yuanzhi on Star Jump are in contact with unidentified individuals.

The unidentified individuals clearly referred to players here.

With Great White Shark’s Talent of Captain, rivalry is common, making her investigate the Star Jump’s captain suits perfectly.

Following Shadow’s format, Great White Shark began reporting the investigation results.

From the resentments on Sea Song to the performances observed on Star Jump, each ship carrying sacrifices has captains who, though very respectful to the New Cosmos Sect’s attendants, are not fully compliant but maintain independence.

After investigation, the captain and core crew members indeed have connections with players, a separate force, not subsidiary to the New Cosmos Sect.

When a call came from the depths last night, Captain Jiang Junsu was in contact with three players, Great White Shark didn’t have Shadow’s stealth abilities, unable to capture clear photos unnoticed, but she noted the three present at the scene, easily found later.

Additionally, like Shadow, Great White Shark also probed a heavyweight piece of extra intel unexpectedly.

That is, Captain Jiang Junsu, First Mate Li Yuanzhi, including several core crew members pointed out by Wu Chang, are all navy.