Chapter 552 The Church More than One Hundred Years Ago
"This" Anne looked embarrassed, hesitated for a moment, then gritted her teeth and said: "The association has no regulations against leaking information. I can tell you, but this matter involves a secret. You must promise not to leak it."
"I keep my mouth shut and will never leak it to anyone." Zhang Yuanqing promised.
After receiving the promise, Annie nodded, raised the water glass and took a sip before saying:
"The first and second districts were opened at different times. The specific time of the first district was 1882, thirty years earlier than the second district."
Although he didn't know why Annie mentioned this, Zhang Yuanqing nodded cooperatively, "1882, during the second industrial revolution."
The terms first and second largest areas are determined based on the opening time.
Anne said: "Thirty years is enough time to give birth to a group of powerful organizations, as well as an organization that is unimaginably powerful. The most powerful organization in the world at that time was the church in Europe."
"Church?" Zhang Yuanqing stopped and his expression changed from casual to serious.
He had never heard of "church".
"Yes, the Church." Anne nodded slightly, "Almost all the most powerful lawful professions at that time were members of the Church, and their leader, the Pope, was the first demigod in the world. It was an era where heroes gathered, and it was also
The era when the church ruled the entire world. Evil organizations could only join gangs, hide on farms, and develop their power in the working class. They had no way to intervene in the upper class because the church suppressed them and they were unwilling to be lawful professions ruled by the church.
, you can only be a bounty hunter, but you must also abide by the rules of the church."
"The reason why the church is powerful is that they have a complete inheritance of ancient superpowers. In the dark Middle Ages, church practitioners hunted witches, werewolves, and vampires, creating legends one after another. Their stories spread among the people and were
People wrote books, which eventually evolved into fairy tales.”
Hearing this, Zhang Yuanqing couldn't help but think of Little Red Riding Hood. The wooden house inside the hat contained a dark story.
The story mentions that the daughter of the owner of the cabin was abducted by a werewolf and gave birth to a baby girl. The woman ran away with the werewolf's child and asked the priest for help.
The priest killed the werewolf and created the werewolf blood that Little Red Riding Hood used to seal the girl.
The story of Little Red Riding Hood coincides with Anne's statement.
"Although superpowers disappeared later, the inheritance of the church has always been there. The deeds of ancient superpowers were written down as classics and kept in the attic of the church. Only the popes and other high-level officials consulted them. After the birth, the church was the first to react.
It accepted the existence of the spiritual realm without any psychological barriers, and quickly cultivated elites and recruited talents. Before the formation of civil organizations, the church was already far ahead."
Having said this, Anne paused for a moment, her expression a little solemn:
"But the good times did not last long. Thirty years later, the First World War began. The war disrupted the world structure and fragmented the order of the world. People from various European countries gathered in a premeditated and organized manner, and the evil professions and the lawful professions joined forces to besiege
The church, and at the same time, rebel forces also appeared within the church. That year, the second district had just been opened."
"The First World War lasted for four years, defeating Germany and the church. After that, the Heavenly Punishment, the Merchant Guild, the American God Association, and the Poseidon Church. These now famous lawful organizations were born one after another. To use your proverb,
Well, once a whale falls, all things come into existence.”
After Zhang Yuanqing listened, he digested it for a long time and asked: "But what does this have to do with Pluto?"
Anne said: "The history of the church's demise cannot be found in any classics, nor can it be found in lawful organizations or evil organizations. That past event has been deliberately hidden. Even as a saint, I can only
I’ve heard about the church. It’s obvious that there are hidden secrets in it.”
Nonsense, you don’t need Yuanfang to know that this matter is not simple. Zhang Yuanqing guessed: "So, that Pluto knows?"
Annie nodded:
"The church has been destroyed for more than 110 years, and almost all those who participated in the turmoil died. The rest are in high positions. The leader of the organization that Pluto belongs to, Night Dream, participated in that turmoil. At that time, he should still be
A fledgling little guy.
"A few years ago, the Heavenly Punishment Organization launched an investigation into the 'Dream of the Night' because of a murder case, and accidentally discovered some clues related to the church, and then restarted the pursuit of this past incident.
"The major lawful organizations dispatched elites to capture the leader of 'Dark Night's Dream', but the leader stubbornly resisted and paid the price with his life. The top leaders of Dark Night's Dream also died in the battle, and only 'Pluto' survived and succeeded.
Escaped the siege and fled to this day."
Zhang Yuanqing thought for a few seconds and asked two questions:
"First, are you sure Pluto knows those past events? Second, the people who survived more than a hundred years ago are in high positions. What is their attitude towards this matter?"
Anne replied: "There is no need to question the first question. The senior leaders of major organizations naturally have ways to confirm it. As for the second question"
Her expression was tangled, and she hesitated to speak.
Seeing her like this, Zhang Yuanqing suddenly felt blessed: "Political struggle?"
After all, he followed Fu Qingyang and was influenced by it, and he also accumulated some experience and perspective in struggle.
There is another hidden reason behind the destruction of the church. The participants now hold high positions within major lawful organizations, and think of the overseas lawful organizations' relentless pursuit of Pluto.
Obviously, there are people within the lawful organization who want to use Pluto to bring down those in high positions.
This is an internal struggle.
Pluto plays the role of "witness" in it.
Annie smiled bitterly: "I think so too."
Zhang Yuanqing sat lazily on the soft pillow and fell into a long silence.
There was silence in the living room. Annie pursed her lips, observed his expression, and took the initiative to say:
"I know, this matter is a bit complicated, but"
"But you have to pay more!"
"ah?"
Zhang Yuanqing looked at the foreign girl and emphasized: "I said, you have to pay more!"
Annie was caught off guard by his unconventional way of playing cards. She was delighted and confused at the same time. She stayed for a few seconds and then said: "Okay, I will feedback your request to the headquarters. Well, what is your expected price.
"
"The points and bonuses will be doubled." Zhang Yuanqing said loudly.
Anne's eyes rolled, as if she was thinking, "Given the importance of Pluto, the association headquarters should agree."
Zhang Yuanqing nodded: "I'm waiting for your news. Also, is there any flesh and blood tissue of Pluto?"
Annie shook her head.
"Do you have any latest information on him?"
"No, I only know that he sneaked into China half a month ago."
"Is it possible that it's a cover-up and he has actually left China?"
"The surrounding countries are all agents of Tianpu. I think it is unlikely that he will leave China."
With no whereabouts, no intelligence, and no flesh and blood tissue, wouldn't it be like finding a needle in a haystack? Zhang Yuanqing imitated Xia Hou Aotian and touched his chin, "I understand. If there is nothing else, I will go back first and contact you at any time."
He crossed his legs, leaned lazily on the back of the chair, raised his hand, snapped his fingers, and disappeared in the rising stars.
Annie opened her mouth and said "Oh" in frustration, "You are so decisive in leaving."
Fujiawan, big study room.
Zhang Yuanqing, who promised not to leak it to anyone, was busy discussing the past events of the church with Fu Qingyang.
"So, even the Fu family doesn't know the process of the church's collapse?"
Fu Qingyang shook his head, "The church was destroyed during World War I, and the Fu family rose to prominence after World War II. There was a gap of half a century. I have heard of the church, but in my impression, the church was just a grassroots organization in its early days, just like those short-lived organizations.
Internet celebrity artists crossing the sky are not important. But now it seems that the truth behind the collapse of the church is not simple."
"I think it's a re-division of the cake." Zhang Yuanqing said, "The church ruled that rough era, but with the increase of people and the improvement of everyone's level, careerists emerged one after another. Everyone was no longer willing to be ruled by the church, so they took advantage of the first
During the First World War, taking advantage of the turbulent situation, law and evil joined forces to overthrow the church. Lawful organizations abroad were born in that era."
"This possibility cannot be ruled out, but if it were just like this, you would not receive the task of capturing Pluto today." Fu Qingyang's handsome expression was full of seriousness, "The enemies you have to face are not only Pluto, but also those who want to
People of Hades.”
"It's not a spiritual realm task anyway. I'll do it according to my ability. It doesn't matter if I don't complete it." Zhang Yuanqing shrugged.
Fu Qingyang thought for a while and said:
"I must remind you, after catching Pluto, don't ask too many questions. If you accidentally kill him, don't ask about the spirit. This matter has nothing to do with you, there is no need to get involved. You have enough karma.
Stop provoking foreign forces."
"But it's also a handle. Don't you want it, boss?"
"If I were to serve in Tianpu, I would naturally not miss this opportunity."
"I understand," Zhang Yuanqing suddenly said seriously: "By the way, I heard Ryo Asano say that the first-level executive officer of Tianpu will lead a team to the island country to express condolences in the near future. According to what she said, our officialdom and Tianpu are at war again.
Conflict?"
"There is no such thing." Fu Qingyang said.
After saying that, the two people reacted at the same time and looked at each other.
Zhang Yuanqing said "Hey": "That's interesting."
"The Heavenly Punishment Organization is probably a drunkard who doesn't care about drinking. But compared to this matter, the Jianghuai branch called me this morning and asked if you have come out of the spiritual realm." Fu Qingyang said in a deep voice:
"That Xiahou Aotian, please ask him to come to Songhai, and I will discuss business with him. Taking advantage of the general trend of machine skills, I will help you solve the Yin-Yang Carousel matter."
"He was hanged in the sky by the ancestors of the Xiahou family." Zhang Yuanqing sighed and briefly talked about Xiahou Aotian's bad character, "I think it's good. It's good to cure the first and second diseases."
After hearing this, Fu Qingyang commented coldly: "Another piece of trash."
Who is not trash in your eyes? Zhang Yuanqing lowered his head and complained silently.
Half past three in the afternoon.
Huang Taiji's assistant arrived in Songhai, delivered Shuangxiu quilt, and also took away Xirang and the Beast King bracelet.
The Yin Yang Albizia Quilt is made of woven silk and is even lighter than an air-conditioned quilt. Zhang Yuanqing hugged the new prop and couldn't put it down and caressed it. He wished he could find someone to experience the effect of double cultivation immediately, but Guan Ya was in the dungeon and was hungry.
Zhang Yuanqing took time out to go back to his grandmother's house in the afternoon and bought gifts for his grandparents, aunt, uncle and family. After dinner, he was pulled by his uncle to dance in the square.
My uncle is the new favorite of the square dancing aunties. In his words: In just three days, I conquered the aunties within a ten-mile radius with my otherworldly dancing.
My uncle took Zhang Yuanqing and told everyone he met that he was my successor and that he had inherited my beauty and talent. If you didn't believe me, let him perform a dance for everyone.
So Zhang Yuanqing amazed all the aunties with his otherworldly dancing.
On the way home, my uncle, who was wearing tight pants and a burgundy suit, patted the heir on the shoulder vigorously:
"You just have a girlfriend. Otherwise, if you jump tonight, your life-long affairs will be solved. The old aunts can't wait to introduce their daughters to you."
Zhang Yuanqing said, there is no conflict, I can have both a wife and a girlfriend.
My uncle said, hey, you are not like me. Our family is very loyal to love.
Zhang Yuanqing said sincerely, this is not what you thought when you entered the hair salon to support the beautiful aunts.
Zhang Yuanqing is serious, can you be the pinnacle master with your three-legged cat dance?
That night he stayed at his grandma's house and played games with his aunt until midnight. The next day, he called Xiahou Aotian again and the call was answered.
"Protagonist, I heard that you were hanged by your ancestors? What's going on?" Zhang Yuanqing listened to the phone and asked with a suppressed smile.
"That's the ancestor rewarding me." Xiahou Aotian groaned, "I told the ancestor that this protagonist is already at level six. Do you regret what happened back then? The ancestor expressed regret and praised: How are you different?
When the wind blows, it soars up to 90,000 miles."
"Then?"
"Then send me to heaven."
"Brother Aotian, we are from the same sect."
"Um?"
"Your bragging tone is very similar to my uncle's. You are his closed disciple, okay. I won't talk nonsense with you. Come to Songhai. Fu Qingyang wants to talk to you about a big business. Brother, I know you are short of money.
This opportunity is just for you, come here quickly."