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Zhou Qingzhe discussed with Liexiezi the idea of having Fang Lin Kong conceal his identity and join the International Demon Alliance. Fang Lin Kong was not particularly opposed to this. For him, the nature of the organization was unimportant; what mattered was that the treatment was good.
Ding Qingya seemed to have completely forgotten about returning to school and was eagerly looking forward to joining Fang Lin Kong in dealing with demons. However, such an unreasonable request was firmly rejected by Fang Lin Kong. Nevertheless, he did not forget to find something for Ding Qingya to do to prevent her from overthinking. He handed her the twelve texts of Kunlun Taoism that Azure Sky Ancestor had given him for her cultivation.
Fang Lin Kong had long been aware of the International Demon Alliance! However, it was only through Zhou Qingzhe's introduction that he truly understood how great Yuan Qian Kun was. The number of demons far exceeded that of human cultivators by more than ten times, yet throughout history, demons had always been hunted and persecuted by various superhuman humans. Whenever demons engaged in wrongdoing, they did so stealthily, often behaving in a sneaky manner.
The emergence of Yuan Qian Kun changed everything.
There had been powerful demon leaders in the past who unified demons with unparalleled strength and counterattacked humans. However, they all failed without exception. When Yuan Qian Kun appeared, he did not incite demons to hate humans; instead, he actively suppressed their cruel behaviors. Moreover, Yuan Qian Kun did not believe in absolute power; one could see his magnanimity in allowing the International Demon Alliance to have five executive Chairmen.
"A strictly disciplined organization may be highly combat-effective at its inception. However, after some time, various issues are bound to arise. In that case, it would be better to establish a loose organization with reasonable regulations. Although such an organization may lack cohesion among its members, it is less likely to become a violent group."
When Yuan Qian Kun founded the International Demon Alliance, he made such a declaration. As a result, both the traditionally demon-hating Demon Hunting Team and the American Exorcist Guild, which made a living by capturing demons, did not view the International Demon Alliance as an enemy. In fact, to some extent, Eastern Daoist Sects even reached an understanding with the International Demon Alliance.
The International Demon Alliance is merely an institution and not an authoritative regime. It does not aim to command obedience from demons but rather works tirelessly for their interests...
The five executive Chairmen include Yuan Qian Kun for the America region and his loyal subordinates for Europe and Africa. The two Chairmen established for the Asia-Pacific Region are Zhou Qingzhe and Zhang Rongying, who are already among the strongest demon powers in Asia. With this distribution of power, the International Demon Alliance resembles a modern club rather than a dark organization.
Fang Lin Kong's new identity is that of a low-ranking demon who could easily be targeted by any leader from the Demon Hunting Team or American Exorcist Guild who found him unappealing. His name is Huan Huo. Furthermore, his identity is a double agent; he is both one of the spies for the International Demon Alliance in China and a member of the Chinese Army Demon Subduing Team. As for all aspects of his disguise, Zhou Qingzhe had prepared everything perfectly for Fang Lin Kong. In this era where privileges abound, if Zhou Qingzhe, as an executive Chairman of the International Demon Alliance, could not handle such trivial matters, it would be better for him to perish.
After sending Ding Qingya home that day, Fang Lin Kong headed to Africa. The reason for going so far was simple: Huan Huo had gone missing in the jungles of America.
When Fang Lin Kong first arrived in legendary Africa, he immediately developed a strong dislike for a certain rock singer.
"We're going to that distant Africa to see its mountains and trees... Every morning when the birds chirp, we wake up and ride elephants around... The fruits on trees are our staple food; treasures are everywhere... There's a beautiful black girl who looks just like you as if you're twins..."
Listening to this song back then, along with the scenic clips on television and the promotions for the Animal World, Fang Lin Kong had once held a deep interest in this land. However, when he actually arrived here, it was not just the vast desolation of the grasslands in every direction that struck him. The humid climate made him pant like a little dog.
"Damn it! Why did this cursed disappearance have to happen here of all places? This climate is nothing like what the legends say; everyone has said that Africa is unsuitable for people of the yellow race to survive!"
Huan Huo's demonic power was only about four or five hundred at best. Although he could fly, it was not sustainable. Therefore, Fang Lin Kong had no choice but to suppress his abilities and walk across this ancient continent.
Zhou Qingzhe had disguised him, suppressing Fang Lin Kong's demonic power below the threshold. The clothes he wore were original items from Huan Huo, and since they hadn't been washed in a long time, they carried a somewhat rancid smell.
Huan Huo had gone missing for just over half a year, and even Zhou Qingzhe was unclear about the purpose of his journey to the depths of Africa. Thus, in many situations, Fang Lin Kong would have to rely on his own acting skills.
"Once you get out of Africa, I'll promote you beyond your rank!"
After Zhou Qingzhe made this promising statement, he immediately vanished.
After trekking for ten days, Fang Lin Kong finally reached his predetermined destination: Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, Africa's largest country. This city with a population of six million was not likely to be better off economically than a provincial capital in China. Although Sudan was the largest country in Africa by area, it was also one of the least developed countries in the world as declared by the United Nations. Its economy relied heavily on agriculture and animal husbandry, with weak infrastructure and strong dependence on nature and foreign aid; it was extremely impoverished.
When Fang Lin Kong finally saw the bustling streets filled with people, tears of emotion welled up within him. He no longer cared whether others' countries were developed or not; he first sought out a hotel to check in and enjoy a hot bath. As he touched the several phone numbers in his hand, he pondered whom to call when suddenly there came a knock at the door.
Sensing the demonic energy outside, Fang Lin Kong snapped his fingers lightly, and the door lock clicked open automatically. He couldn't be bothered to open the door himself.
A series of crisp footsteps made Fang Lin Kong feel quite pleased. "A man's footsteps are never this light; whoever is coming is definitely a woman—and undoubtedly a beautiful one!" He made this judgment but had no intention of going out to meet her.
"I've suffered so much; what on earth is it all for? Why does Liexie Zishi Uncle insist that I join the expedition to explore Gouli Continent? What kind of world is Gou Li World anyway?"
Murphy stepped into Fang Lin Kong's room with an air of fury. She was a liaison officer for the International Demon Alliance's African Region branch in Sudan. Her job involved receiving demons from other regions and countries. If they had internal permissions from the International Demon Alliance, she would also provide necessary assistance; however, for personnel stationed in the underdeveloped Sudan branch of the International Demon Alliance, these services came at a cost!
The damned Huan Huo had somehow convinced a young demon, recently recruited into the Sultan Branch, to hand over some important weapons and equipment for free. He promised to pay for them upon his return, but after six months, there was no word from him.
The young demon was a python that had just achieved a certain level of power in the Nile River and was still naive about the dangers of the human world. Upon discovering this significant oversight, Murphy used her authority to kick the poor python demon to the Ethiopia Branch under the pretense of "training and exchanging ideas with the branch's staff."
Hearing the sound of running water from the bathroom, Murphy's expression darkened. She thought angrily, "Trying to play these shameless tricks, does he think I'm afraid to see a man's...?"
With a slight stomp, Murphy kicked open Fang Lin Kong's bathroom door.
Fang Lin Kong was lost in thought when the loud noise startled him. His heart began to race uncontrollably. "What long black legs..." In an instant, his mind was flooded with inappropriate thoughts.
Ding Qingya had a decent figure, but unfortunately, she was only seventeen and quite petite. She appeared innocent and lovely but lacked any sensuality. However, the black beauty before him had a completely different style from Ding Qingya.
Fang Lin Kong had seen beautiful women before, but those like Green Brow were overly seductive, while those like Lin Yu had a cheerful demeanor that lacked femininity. He had never thought about anything immoral regarding them.
Murphy, who barged in, was tall—over six feet—but unlike some model-like figures that were all bones, her slenderness was perfectly proportioned. Just looking at her long legs and smooth curves, along with her slightly muscular arms, revealed the benefits of regular exercise; she had no excess fat on her body. Her delicate dark skin was far more refined than that of Western women and could be compared to the most expensive Chinese porcelain. Among all the black women Fang Lin Kong had seen, only Aaliyah—who tragically passed away after starring in a vampire film—could compare. After watching his idol Jet Li's "Kiss of the Dragon," Fang Lin Kong had been captivated by Aaliyah's performance and had gone through great lengths to find that famous vampire movie in bootleg markets. Unfortunately, back then, torrent downloads weren't popular yet, and he often returned empty-handed. When he finally saw the film, knowing about the actress's death diminished his enthusiasm.
Seeing Fang Lin Kong staring at her intensely, Murphy's anger flared even more. She snapped, "Have you finished looking? I'm here to find out when Mr. Ember will pay for the weapons and equipment he took from our Sultan Branch!"
After entering Fang Lin Kong's room, Murphy quickly scanned it and noticed he wasn't wearing anything at all. As soon as Fang Lin Kong arrived in Sudan, personnel in the city reported him to Murphy. She already knew that they might never see those weapons again. However, seeing it with her own eyes made her reluctant to let go.
The International Demon Alliance was not a profit-driven organization; characters like Zhou Qingzhe and Azure Sky Ancestor had their wealth as personal assets unrelated to the organization. Regardless of whether they joined the International Demon Alliance or not, demons could only earn money through legal means—or illegal ones if they weren't caught by the Demon Hunting Team or American Exorcist Guild. The tasks published by the International Demon Alliance could yield high rewards but often came with significant risks; weaker demons had to consider whether they could afford to risk their lives for money.
Two years ago, after completing a major mission, the Sultan Branch received funding which Murphy ensured was not distributed as cash but instead used to purchase military supplies for everyone's protection. Africa is one of the most chaotic regions in the world; even demons lived precariously there. Many demons remaining in Africa were weak and had just begun their training. Most were not immune to ordinary bullets.
Because of this situation, Huan Huo taking away the few expensive Psycho Guns infuriated Murphy greatly.
Fang Lin Kong thought, "When did I take your weapons and equipment? How can you say there is insufficient payment..." However, recalling his own identity as an insignificant nobody, he had no choice but to retract his lecherous gaze and calmly say, "I just risked my life to complete the mission. These items were never said to be unpaid for. Why must this lady chase me into the bathroom to collect a debt? Could you please step outside and wait for me to finish?"
Murphy's face flushed slightly, but fortunately, her skin tone made it less noticeable. She merely snorted coldly and stepped back out. Once she regained her composure, Fang Lin Kong exuded an indescribable authority. He had been dealing with people like Zhou Qingzhe and Liexiezi all day, and had picked up some of the demeanor of those in power. He hardly regarded this minor member of the International Demon Alliance.
Murphy felt that Fang Lin Kong's tone conveyed immense confidence, making her momentarily believe that he could accomplish any difficult task in the world.
After Murphy exited Fang Lin Kong's bathroom, she spat lightly and muttered to herself, "What’s so great about this Eastern person? Just a mere Fire Tamer. Does he think I would be afraid of him?"
Once Murphy left, Fang Lin Kong began to circulate his true energy within his body, expelling all impurities generated from metabolism to the surface. He then used his strength to shake off the black residue and stood up. With a swift motion, he grabbed a set of clothes that had been prepared in advance; in less than half a second, Fang Lin Kong was completely transformed.
Huan Huo originally appeared as a rather handsome young man with a hint of a rogue's nonchalance. Zhou Qingzhe had once valued this yet-to-be-famous low-ranking demon because Huan Huo had demonstrated exceptional intelligence during several notable incidents. It was now quite convenient to enhance the strength of his subordinates, but improving their mental capabilities was something Zhou Qingzhe found challenging. Thus, he had considered promoting Huan Huo several times but held off for further observation of his abilities.
After getting dressed, Fang Lin Kong was quite satisfied with his appearance. Compared to a relatively youthful high school student, he exuded the aura of a mature man. When he stepped out of the bathroom, Murphy was genuinely taken aback.
In her eyes, this man seemed carefree; she expected him to emerge casually draped in a bathrobe. To her surprise, Fang Lin Kong walked out impeccably dressed without any hint of impropriety.
Despite having been momentarily dazzled by Murphy's beauty earlier, Fang Lin Kong couldn't help but elevate his assessment of her again. This striking black beauty wore fitted attire that showcased her long black legs beneath a short skirt and accentuated her alluring curves with a snug short-sleeved top. She casually sat on Fang Lin Kong's bed, glaring at him with anger. However, this expression only made Fang Lin Kong admire her more; indeed, the beauty of a woman’s feigned anger held its own charm and did nothing to tarnish Murphy's favorable impression on him.
With a casual gesture, Fang Lin Kong pointed at the refrigerator in the guest room, which opened automatically. Two cans of drinks jumped into his hand; he handed one over to Murphy and said lightly, "Could you please tell me your name? I don't believe we met last time! How can I confirm your identity as a member of the Sultan Branch?"
Murphy tossed him a card with irritation. Fang Lin Kong glanced at it and immediately recognized it as the latest second-generation electronic identification card from the International Demon Alliance. Compared to the newly emerging second-generation ID cards domestically, the International Demon Alliance had long been ahead in this technology. The application process was entirely voluntary; those who chose not to apply would simply miss out on support from branches worldwide without proof of identity.
Holding it in his palm, Fang Lin Kong subtly activated his demonic energy to explore its contents; Murphy's information instantly became clear.
This type of identification required demonic power exceeding one hundred fifty for application because lower levels could neither view the card's contents nor add information themselves. The demon identification card consisted of two parts: one part was inputted during its creation by the International Demon Alliance and could not be rewritten without specialized equipment. This portion was classified based on confidentiality levels—some were publicly accessible while others were restricted for verification purposes regarding the holder's identity.
The second part contained personal information filled out by the holder themselves, which included personal credit guarantees from the International Demon Alliance’s First Bank and purely personal details such as address and phone number... This information could only be accessed with the holder's permission and could be secured with a demonic energy lock for privacy.
Such security measures left other demons helpless; they could only see what Murphy wanted them to see. However, Fang Lin Kong could easily alter the nature and fluctuations of his internal energy to mimic Murphy's demonic aura and effortlessly read the private information on this second-generation demon identification card.
Murphy:
Demon Clan—
Species: Jungle Python, with seventy percent human bloodline.
Nationality: Sudan
Residence: Khartoum
Graduated from Enthumani Islamic University.
Director of the Investigation Department at the International Demon Alliance, Sultan Branch.
…
Fang Lin Kong knew that the internal structure of the International Demon Alliance was very complex. Each branch had its own autonomy and established internal organizations. Although most were modeled after modern corporate or political systems, the specific names varied greatly and were far from uniform.
With a smile, Fang Lin Kong handed over his identification card and said, "So it's Director Murphy! I wonder if you have brought the weapon equipment list I requested from your office?"
Murphy had everything prepared long ago. Seeing that Fang Lin Kong showed no signs of reluctance, she immediately pulled out a clearly printed list of weapons and equipment. Fang Lin Kong took one glance and realized that he did not have enough funds to cover the bill. He shrugged helplessly and said, "Miss Murphy, I only have about one hundred seventy dollars on me, which won't meet your requirements right away. Moreover, I've lost my identification card and cannot transfer funds through the bank at the moment. Would you be so kind as to allow me to make a few phone calls?"
Murphy understood that since Fang Lin Kong had returned in such a predicament, he must be short on cash, so she did not press him too hard. Politely, she allowed him to make an international call. Naturally, Fang Lin Kong could not just call Zhou Qingzhe or Zhang Rongying. He was merely a nameless junior under the International Demon Alliance and lacked the standing to casually request funds from higher-ups.
The only contacts he could call were those few left by Zhou Qingzhe and Huan Huo's private friends. When Fang Lin Kong made a call, he immediately heard a voice that was extremely sweet and melodious in response.
"Who are you? ... Huan Huo! You... you! You've finally come back. Do you know how much I've missed you..."
Next to this number, Zhou Qingzhe had noted: "Huan Huo is absolutely trustworthy!" This ambiguous six-word annotation. The tender voice coming from the phone was clearly that of Huan Huo's lover. After listening to half a complaint and half a worried cooing, Fang Lin Kong felt utterly embarrassed. It took him a while to explain his situation, hoping the other person would quickly send him some money to help pay Murphy's bill and still have enough left for a plane ticket home.
"You rascal! So you finally want to come back? I won't send you any money; otherwise, you'll just take it and run off somewhere! Just stay put in Sudan and wait for me. I'm on my way to bring you home, so be good!"
Once the other party hung up, Fang Lin Kong's face turned even more awkward. He had no idea how to deal with the impending appearance of the "lover girlfriend." Helpless, Fang Lin Kong dialed another number, and this time, he received a very blunt response.
"No money! Not lending..." Then the other person hung up, seemingly wishing he would starve in a foreign land.
"This guy has such terrible character!"
Fang Lin Kong flipped through a few contacts but lost interest in continuing.
Seeing Fang Lin Kong struggling to borrow money, Murphy smiled slightly and said, "If you're unable to settle your bill right now, I have a solution! Our Sultan Branch has some backlog tasks. If Mr. Ember doesn't mind, you can take on some work to repay your debt!"
Fang Lin Kong was still quite naive, and with his recent rise in status, he had become somewhat arrogant. He thought to himself, "What kind of difficult tasks could there possibly be in this hellhole? Let's solve the financial issue first." Thus, he readily agreed.
Murphy chuckled inwardly, feeling quite pleased that Fang Lin Kong had taken the bait. Afraid that he might discover the truth, she quickly added, "Since Mr. Ember has no financial resources, it would be hard to continue staying in a hotel. Why not come stay at our Sultan Branch for a while? It will save you some costs!"
Fang Lin Kong found himself with no other choice; he had nothing of value and didn't need to pack his belongings. Leaving the hotel with Murphy, he soon realized that she intended for him to walk to the Sultan Branch.
(To be continued)
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