Li Xin was speechless. So direct? It seemed that Immortals were indeed like this, but he still wanted to make a struggle.

"Ahem, I know the Divine Relic on me is very important, but for now it seems I won't die anytime soon. For a hidden existence like you, appearing directly in the Real World is probably inconvenient. And I suppose a big shot like you wouldn't want to follow me around all day. How about this, you give me a token, and if I'm about to die, you'll be the first one I contact. This way, we can ensure the relic is returned to its rightful owner without wasting your time, and it also reduces hassles." Li Xin said.

Everything could be negotiated and communicated; it was just about finding an angle that benefited both parties. These ancient beings were not keen on exposing themselves to the sunlight. Moreover, Li Xin found that Immortals were very sluggish in the Real World, which probably wasn't their intention.

The Immortal looked dully at Li Xin, seemingly in thought, then slowly reached into its bosom with its huge hand. Pinching a pitch-black little bell between its giant forefinger and thumb, it handed it through the window to Li Xin.

Li Xin received the bell from the huge fingers, and after not dealing with an Immortal for so long, he honestly felt a bit nostalgic.

Upon receiving the bell, his heart leapt with joy. What a great item, a definitely high-end product. After all, he had a bell for summoning Justin, which was simply trash compared to this one—pink trash, but he kept his face expressionless, his eyes clear and sincere.

The Immortal extended three fingers.

"Shake it three times to call you?"

The Immortal nodded slowly, seemingly satisfied with Li Xin's perceptiveness.

"Alright, in the name of the Supreme God, I, Avogadro, swear that when life is imminently in danger, I will immediately shake the bell to summon the Immortal." Li Xin said solemnly. For existences like the Secret Castle, only the Supreme God had some sway. Li Xin had no psychological hurdle in swearing, and if needed, he could do so according to the other party's requirements, as long as it didn't involve signing a contract. Dao Yuan's secret contracts were binding.

The fire in the Immortal's pupils flickered, very pleased with Li Xin's sensibleness. He didn't like walking in the Real World, it would cause a lot of unnecessary trouble. It was best if the target was understanding, as retrieving the Divine Relics was also an important responsibility of the Immortals. Otherwise, even if the stock in the Secret Castle was plentiful, it could still go bankrupt.

The gigantic figure of the Immortal began to turn transparent, and then it completely disappeared into the air.

Feeling no trace of the other's presence, Li Xin also breathed a sigh of relief. With these ancient and powerful hidden existences, it was best not to have a falling out if it could be avoided.

At some point, night had fallen, and Aunt Fei and little Xueyin should be back soon. It would be a big problem if they saw such things. He weighed the black bell in his hand, heavy and solid. The material and look were identical to that of the Secret Castle, and it felt even better to touch, surely worth a lot of money.

After putting away the bell, Li Xin sniffed and noticed a puddle under the table. His face changed dramatically: "Justin, you damn thing, how could you pee here! Get a rag and clean it up immediately, you're an embarrassment!"

Justin's cat face also looked a bit embarrassed as it crawled out, not baring its teeth or hissing in rebuttal. It was speechless for losing face in front of Dog Xin. The main thing was its extreme sensitivity to these Undead Creatures, and the lack of control over its body—a defense mechanism against fear. It was indeed a case of what overcomes what, but this wasn't something easily explained.

Justin obediently went to find a rag. Lin Fei had prepared a set of personal supplies for Justin. After experiencing the privileged life of Young Master Hedan, Young Master Justin learned about cleanliness and taste; it couldn't live a dirty life at all.

After tidying up, Justin slipped out. It wanted to find a few noble-born cat girls to have a wild night, adjusting its mood. Damn Dog Xin was to blame.

......

Mist World, Divpo City, Batty returned to the Sarawo Mine area. A group of Roto were watching Batty with both worry and fear. Batty didn't say anything and just returned to his shack.

Bamuta had already returned ahead of him, waiting for Batty. The others sensibly stepped out to give them space. When Batty looked at Bamuta, he wasn't surprised. Bamuta had to give an explanation; he probably knew more information.

"Lord Batty, please forgive my concealment." Bamuta placed his right hand on his heart and deeply bowed.

Batty didn't speak, merely watched him silently. Mr. Gemini had said that when unsure of how to respond, staying silent and calmly observing would prompt the other person to say what they wanted to. Though he didn't understand, what Mr. Gemini said had to have reason.

Sure enough, after a moment of silence, Bamuta looked up and sighed, "Lord Batty, the reason I didn't say anything beforehand was that once I did, it would be impossible to hide from Lord Karoni. That would put you at a greater disadvantage. To survive and continue the hope, we rely on Lord Karoni. To be precise, we rely on the Illuminati."

Batty sat back on his plank, pointing to the side, "Sit."

Bamuta sat down. "The Illuminati is a secret organization founded by some of the Tishili. The organization's goal is to find the road leading away from the Mist Continent towards the light. They believe the reason for the mist is to block them from leaving Mist City. Beyond the mist is a world under the sun, with green mountains and rivers, and possibly a vast ocean."

Bamuta's heart also yearned for that. He'd lived in darkness for so long, but his heart that longed for the light burned even hotter. "Lord Batty, you don't have to believe me or trust me, just guide us to find the road toward the light. I think it's the goal for all of us."

"Tell me about the Illuminati." Batty said. As Mr. Gemini suspected, the nobles of Mist City didn't seem to be united.

There was a fleeting strange look on Bamuta's deeply lined face. Upon hearing about the world outside the mist, Batty didn't inquire further and was more concerned about the Illuminati. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

Bamuta explained in detail. According to ancient archives, on the other side of the Sarawo Mountains was another world—a world likely free of pollution and punishment. On the ancient documents was marked a road, deep in the mines, there was an underground passage leading outside.

This document was in the hands of the Illuminati, but due to the passage of time and hundreds, if not more, years of geological shifts, the underground tunnel was twisted and collapsed, requiring clearing and correction to explore. This was their mission.

Ever since then, the Sarawo Mine area had been under the control of the Illuminati. Karoni was undoubtedly a major figure in the Illuminati and even the core of the new generation. The Illuminati had existed for a long time, but the Tishili couldn't appear frequently in the mine, and the passage was filled with danger. Therefore, the Illuminati had gathered some Roto with special powers, and Roto like them who inherited Divine Relics, to explore after a period of observation. Yalamu, Jose, and Andarira were all in such situations.

"They are extremely cautious, and we all have our handles in their hands. If we dare to resist or let them sense any risk, we'd be eradicated instantly without leaving a trace." Bamuta said, "It's another path of redemption for us."

As Mr. Gemini guessed, the First Capitol and Tishili weren't a single piece. What exactly the situation with the First Capitol was was still uncertain, but the Tishili had already split into two factions, one of which also wanted to get out. There had to be a more serious issue within.

Batty thought for a moment and still gazed calmly at Bamuta.

Bamuta slowly bowed his head, "The exploration opportunity they provide is what we desire as well. If in the labyrinth, the Deity can grant us guidance, then we will be able to get out."

Labyrinth…