Master Bai! This Celestial Fox Spirit Is Asking For Divorce
Chapter 316: Episode 26.7 Movement From A New Villain?

Chapter 316: Episode 26.7 Movement From A New Villain?

That night, a tripartite alliance between Countries A, C and S was drafted.

It was a considerably small alliance compared to what Chairman Mao envisioned ideally, but it was a good start in establishing a worldwide movement against Cardinal’s terrorism.

Free information access, an express international communication channel and an emergency aid system that supports the deployment of S-class awakeners to other included countries were the sweet deals that Chairman Mao wanted to score, and he got it all tonight thanks to the backing of the prime minister and tacit understanding with other representatives.

Of course, Shen Yuan’s presence was also indispensable since when the representatives quote the third clause, Trystan Kingsley and Park Eun-Kyung are looking at him, hard.

Oh, the woe of being popular.

Shen Yuan had the inkling to say that he wanted nothing to do with the overseas deployment, but before he could even open his mouth, Chairman Mao talked him into it.

"We are dealing with specific terrorists here. So, if we ever need someone to suppress them during an emergency, the best pick will always be the pro."

Shen Yuan can’t argue with that. Besides, he must admit. Being instrumental in sealing the deal was a good ego boost.

It gave him more reason to stand confidently beside his achiever husband— not that he needs reason to be confident, of course.

After finalizing the draft of the tripartite alliance with Director Song of Qilin Academy, Bai Tingfeng of Baihu Guild, Prime Minister Mo and Shen Yuan as the witnesses, the group finally moved on to Country A’s cry for help.

"So, you are saying that the hyper-reactive mana stones used in manufacturing the mana bomb and mana diffusion device are all from your dungeons, and now you wanted to retrieve them?! All of them?!" Shen Yuan repeated the words that rolled out of Trystan’s mouth, shocked.

In fact, he’s not the only one who has their mouth gaping, but also his little foxfire beast.

No one knows the reason for such a big reaction. But Bai Tingfeng can perfectly explain the panic.

The image of his husband’s foxfire beasts when they "mukbang" the massive hyper-reactive mana stone was still vivid in his mind.

"Yes and no. While we would love to retrieve all the intact hyper-reactive mana stones from the mana bomb and mana diffusion device, we know that is completely impossible because, by law, they are now evidence of terrorist activity, so we can’t arbitrarily demand to take it back. On top of that, it is physically impossible to prove that that certain mana stone was a property of Country A. The mineral was processed thoroughly. Not even a serial number was visible, I presume?"

Chairman Mao nodded his head. Trystan sighed.

"The best we could do was politely ask for one sample of mana diffusion device so we can also study it."

Prime Minister Mo and Chairman Mao looked like they would not easily give a positive answer to that request. Trystan Kingsley had to maneuver skillfully.

"But of course, that is up to you to decide. We don’t mind waiting for your decision since we know it needs to be discussed with all the relevant people in the government first. It is not an urgent thing."

Trystan Kingsley sighed, "What’s urgent are the mined hyper-reactive mana stones stolen just a few days ago."

Trystan Kingsley provided the details while his assistant presented papers that provided further visual information.

As it turns out, the storage facility of Country A’s S-class craftsman, Edward Brady, was attacked. The perpetrator stole a two-ton hyper-reactive mana stone and a prototype of mana-powered armament.

’It was flawless work, only possible if the suspect was a professional thief.’ Shen Yuan thought as he listened to Trystan’s explanation.

The detectives of Country A obviously thought the same since their investigation singled out every professional thief in their country and stumbled upon Bruno Rivera, an elusive psychic con man known for staging elaborate heists such as this one.

"We’ve been trying to follow the traces of the theft, but after they board the goods to a fishing boat and sailed into the Pacific Ocean, the traces disappeared into the waves."

"Wait!" Shen Yuan raised his hand to ask a very important question. "We are talking about the Cardinals’ theft. How is this related? And how can we help you?"

Trystan licked his dehydrated lips before speaking in his most serious voice, "The hyper-reactive mana stone and the stolen will appear here. We have enough evidence that Bruno Rivera was directly related to the Cardinals. One of our prisoners confessed that he is called the Cardinal of Envy."

"What did you say?!" Chairman Mao, Bai Tingfeng, and Shen Yuan exclaimed in complete shock and disbelief.

"Care to explain to me?" Director Song asked the same question that Prime Minister Mo wanted to ask his husband.

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"That’s got to be a wrong intel," Shen Yuan firmly said.

After Trystan’s bomb of information fell on their faces, Shen Yuan and Chairman Mao went into a full-blown discussion.

They have a S-class prisoner in Diyu who just like Bruno Rivera, is also a leading figure in the terrorist group and is also called the Cardinal of Envy.

Normally, a mix-up in titles among criminals isn’t something that should flash red lights.

However, in this case, the confusion it created challenges the credibility of Country A’s intel.

If this Bruno River is not part of the Cardinals, then he and the stolen goods may appear somewhere else. Nor here. Aside from that, the urgency of the matter will also drop significantly as presently, Country C’s forces are concentrated on stopping the Cardinals.

Chairman Mao can collaborate with the police and start the investigation out of respect for Trystan and Country A. That will be done in a bare minimum as its certainty of appearance was abysmal.

However, something about the misinformation unsettles Chairman Mao. His guts are saying it is worth looking into.

"I must say, reading the current trends and calculating that the Cardinals will use those stolen goods here in Country C was pretty smart," Bai Tingfeng commented. His eyes are not leaving his husband who is busy reading the documents that Trystan provided.

The people left in the private room was Chairman Mao, Shen Yuan, Bai Tingfeng and Trystan. Prime Minister Mo, Director Song and Park Eun-Kyung left earlier to continue socializing outside.

It can be said that the people left here are the ones who are obliged to crack the mystery.

"Yes, they are smart, and they just proved why it was important to share information among nations." Shen Yuan said in a matter-of-factly tone, consequently bringing the proud blonde alpha back to the ground. "But don’t you think it’s weird? This famous con man is impersonating a cardinal, and yet he’s still alive?"

"Those terrorists have a cult-like faith in their leaders. They are willing to be an undead monster if it means they will become useful to their Cardinals. Following this behavior, it is understandable if they set out and attack this person who dares to impersonate their leader."

Something clicked inside Bai Tingfeng’s head, "And yet he is still alive and even pulled an impressive heist on a state-protected craftsman."

The couple’s duet attracted the attention of Chairman Mao and Trystan.

"Are you saying that Bruno Rivera is indeed a member of the Cardinals?"

"I-I’m saying. Ehem!" Shen Yuan was about to showcase his brilliant deduction show when suddenly his parched throat acted up. His poise slipped a little.

Chairman Mao suppressed his desire to laugh. He phoned someone to bring in a beverage.

Silence enveloped the private room as a cart of hot tea and juice got wheeled inside.

Shen Yuan calmly sipped the slightly bitter tea and his throat finally better.

"I’m saying—"

"Bwahahahaa!" This time, it is not his parched throat that cut him from speaking. It was the three damn alphas’ laughter!

"You lost a little bit of aura there," Trystan Kingsley jokingly winked at him.

"You’re too serious. Even your throat is not used to hearing you speak intelligently. Have a bit of comic relief, it said," Chairman Mao guffawed, sticking his tongue out like a child.

"I’m sorry. I just laughed." Bai Tingfeng said, wiping the tears of laughter in the side of his eyes.

Shen Yuan leaned his back on his seat and looked at the three with obvious malice. "Trystan, did you know that I just pictured myself scooping your eyes out of their sockets? Chairman Mao, are you aware that I’m on the verge of grabbing your tongue and pulling them out so that I can use them as a rope to strangle you?"

Shen Yuan turned to his husband. But before he spoke, he finished his cup of tea first. "Bai Tingfeng, my beloved, no sex to you for one month."

"Seriously, these guys! Why do you have to ruin my momentum? I was already in the zone! Gosh! I want to cook your souls with my Heavenly Foxfire, I swear!" Shen Yuan angrily pinched his husband.

Bai Tingfeng has no words since he is afraid that if he speaks up. Shen Yuan will make that threat real.

Chairman Mao fixed himself and apologized sincerely, "Okay. I’m sorry. Let’s go back to what you figured out."

Shen Yuan looked at the old chairman with a deadpan face. "I’m saying that Brando Rivera is a cardinal like our pink-haired necromancer. And if he’s here. I think the first place he tried to enter was the Qilin Academy."

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