Chun entered the Astrology Shop.

Clearly, an event was triggered. Only Chun could enter, while the two gods were left outside.

The old lady sat at the table, bringing out the crystal ball: "Young man, it's been ten days since I last saw you, and you've changed a lot. There are also too many rumors about you."

Chun felt a bit uneasy: "Is the change good or bad?"

The old lady shook her head: "There is no good or bad, only goals and choices—look at this ball!"

Chun stared at the ball, and a blurry water mass appeared within it, with a fuzzy red small island and shadows of several large fish darting back and forth.

Chun felt a jolt in his heart; this was clearly the contract space of Aileen enveloped by the Power of the Whale God! These big fish were my six Sea Souls!

Holy shit! Was my Aileen's contract space discovered by her just like that?

The old lady looked keenly at Chun and asked, "Young man, do you know what this is?"

Are you testing me or asking me?

Chun felt a chill on his scalp from her gaze but it was impossible to voluntarily reveal a secret: "It's the result of my cultivation."

The old lady praised: "A wonderful result, compared to your soul's empty shell state ten days ago, your soul is now filled very richly by it. As long as you continue to enrich it, you can make a breakthrough."

Holy shit! Yet another person who discovered Aileen after the old nun! Of course, I can't be sure she directly discovered Aileen, but being able to see the water sphere with the Power of the Whale is incredible!

No matter what, Chun had to ask clearly: "Actually, I've met many powerful figures these days, and none of them noticed anything different about me. How did you see it at a glance?"

The old lady smiled: "First, preconceived notions; I remember your state from ten days ago and can make a comparison. Second, a professional specialty; my profession is to observe the myriad beings, while the powers you recognize pay attention to those far beneath them?"

True, those in high places often ignore the sufferings below, and the strong often overlook the weak...

Chun understood: "I'm enlightened! So, what's the matter you wanted to discuss with me?"

The old lady solemnly said: "Old Wine at the shipyard mentioned that if a Cleaner Fish has tasks related to exorcism, they should come find me. I have a task for you—you must complete it: Hunt the Dark Soul Witch. I'll lend you this Prophetic Crystal Ball!"

—System Tip: You have received the astrologer's quest "Hunt the Dark Soul Witch".

—Prophetic Crystal Ball: A task-bound divine artifact on loan. It can periodically randomly predict the location of the Dark Soul Witch and foretell her attack patterns in battle.

—System Tip: The Prophetic Crystal Ball currently predicts the Dark Soul Witch appearing in Gem Starlight City.

The next moment, a blurry cloaked figure appeared on the crystal ball.

Chun was astonished: "Who is this Dark Soul Witch? Why must I complete this?"

The old lady said: "You will understand. Your Cleaner Fish skills are quite high; keep working hard. You're carrying quite a few gemstones, aren't you? Learn to use them well, and you'll unlock more power."

Holy shit, she even saw all the beads I have on me!

Chun quickly asked: "Do I need to learn jewelry processing to unleash the power of the gemstones?"

The old lady nodded: "It will help, but know your limits; go on."

Uh... Do I really need to go to Gem City for jewelry processing? Where will I find the time?

But anyway, I've just gained a divine artifact task crystal ball for free.

...

Chun stepped out, facing a massive crowd eagerly waiting at the door.

Once I step out, won't they crush the Astrology Shop door?

The two gods immediately stepped up: "Brother Chun, tavern?"

"Yeah, tavern."

The next moment, Aileen's voice echoed in Chun's ear: "So it's her! I've seen this Dark Soul Witch before; the breakthrough array noted in my diary was bought from her!"

Chun shuddered: "Is she the old witch you mentioned who changed over a hundred expendable attendants in her life?"

Aileen said coldly: "Yes! It seems I was tricked to death by her, and I'm probably not the only one! She indeed must die, and this task must be completed!"

—System Tip: You have received Aileen's Evil Spirit Contract task "Kill the Dark Soul Witch"…

Related to Aileen, this old lady is as perceptive as a hawk?

Chun asked in astonishment: "Did the old lady discover you?"

Aileen said: "Probably not; I hid well. Her crystal ball is just like my Magic Mirror; looking into it exposes oneself, so don't casually listen to charlatans."

Chun was stunned: "She's quite powerful; how could she be a charlatan?"

Aileen resentfully said: "I also once thought the Dark Soul Witch was powerful, hence I was deceived to death!"

Chun quickly asked: "So, is she powerful or not?"

Aileen said solemnly: "Indeed, very powerful."

Alright then, what I thought was just a background character from the diary turns out to be a major task; this game is just unimaginable…

Chun was quite helpless: "There are many masters observing the myriad beings here, you should hide well and stay silent."

"Got it, only thieves and pickpockets love to observe people, you should be careful too."

Could a pickpocket really jump out, deliberately crash into me, and steal the Treasure Pearl, holy artifact, pickaxe, or rope?

Chun felt a slight twinge of anxiety: "Help me watch out for pickpockets too..."

But looking at the densely packed crowd of over ten thousand players around, Chun suddenly felt a bit safer, expecting an NPC thief wouldn't stand out here to steal, right?

...

Entering the depths of the dark alley, the tall buildings on both sides with their canopies hanging over, shrouded the alley in eerie darkness. However, with the noisy crowd of over ten thousand players following, it lost its oppressive vibe and was not at all scary.

Then up ahead, the sign displayed was of a broken bottle's "tavern weapon".

Chun and his two companions entered.

Inside the tavern, there was decadent lighting and the sound of silence as a group of people silently played cards. Then, in unison, turned to look at Chun and his two friends.

Holy shit! With these crooked faces, they're all villains!

Feeling weak, Chun didn't dare make eye contact and quickly approached the shopkeeper: "I'm here for——"

The shopkeeper didn't wait for Chun's nonsense and directly tossed over a token—System Tip: Warning! Your reputation deeds have gained the appreciation of the Broken Bottle Tavern, receiving a level 1 Broken Bottle Commerce Order. The commerce order is bound to the president and cannot be transferred. Members joining the commerce will incur a reputation penalty of -1000.

Commerce main business: hiring thugs, debt collection.

...

Holy shit! Debt collection? Could it be tailored specifically for Bilenna's debt collection?

Chun, incredulous, feigned ignorance asking the shopkeeper: "I didn't do any tasks, and I directly got the commerce?"

The shopkeeper laughed and said: "Be confident, you are a recognized bastard! Work hard to recruit members and boost the organization's reputation. We have special equipment exchanges."

Chun was shocked: "How do you boost the organization's reputation?"

The shopkeeper laughed: "Don't worry, once you become the president, naturally there will be other bastards unhappy with you coming to trouble you, defeat them!"

Holy shit!

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