Is this what a zombie is?

128. I'm here to buy intelligence.

The moment Dongfang Liang stepped through the door, the bar seemed to fall silent for a moment because of his arrival.

As humans, we cannot feel the oppressive aura emanating from Dongfang Liang, but all the non-human creatures simultaneously cease their movements.

Curious, wary, and apprehensive gazes all turned to this refined-looking man.

The reason is simple: Dongfang Liang is a cultivator, and also a member of the Four Spirits Clan.

The Four Spirits Clan is a family chosen by the Four Spirit Beasts, and is born with the responsibility of protecting China and eliminating demons.

Although the two sides may not be mortal enemies, they are at least in a state of hostility, so naturally they don't have a friendly relationship.

Shen stepped in and appeased the spirits, telling them to just do their own thing and that they would handle the rest.

Jiang Chen suddenly moved, striking first. He questioned Ai Yi, "You're the one who led the Japanese here!"

That shout was full of energy and heartfelt grief, leaving Ai Yi completely stunned on the spot.

He was stunned for a full three seconds before he realized that Jiang Chen had pinned the blame on him.

Would Ai Yi agree? Of course not.

He suddenly jumped up from his seat, pointed at Dongfang Liang's nose, and started cursing.

"Dongfang Liang!"

"You despicable, shameless four-eyed guy! I knew you weren't a good person, but I never expected you to actually stalk me. I never thought you were this kind of person, you have no shame at all."

Dongfang Liang remained unresponsive to the accusations.

He ignored Ai Yi's roar, ignored Jiang Chen's scrutiny, and ignored the stares of the demons and monsters around him.

He walked calmly to the booth.

Ignoring the two people standing, he sat down in the empty seat.

After settling down, he calmly looked at the bar and snapped his fingers at the wary Gluttony.

"Please give me the most expensive drink."

"Put it on Mr. Ai's tab, who paid for the whole thing."

This act of taking the initiative completely ignited Ai Yi's temper.

"You wish! He ordered the drinks, so he'll pay for them himself."

"You don't lack this little bit of money."

"I don't lack anything, but I'm in a bad mood right now and I'm not willing to let you take advantage of me."

Dongfang Liang sighed helplessly, "It seems I'll have to say something nice to calm you down."

"Sure, if you can make me happy, then I'll buy you a drink."

"Do you think I found this place by following you?"

"Isn't that right?"

Dongfang Liang turned his gaze to Jiang Chen.

"I noticed this Millennium Pact Bar a long time ago. Even without Ai leading the way, it would have been exposed to the Foundation's sights sooner or later, after all, you've become quite famous recently."

Jiang Chen's pupils contracted slightly. He suddenly realized something: when the bar's revenue was insufficient, he was just a nobody.

But now, it's become a popular bar, and with fame comes controversy. Too much exposure might not be a good thing for the bar or for the non-human creatures that live there.

Seeing Jiang Chen's slightly tense muscles, Dongfang Liang continued to speak.

"The fact that you can stay here peacefully for eight months can only mean one thing: that Tai Sui is in this bar. Only his aura can suppress the Blood Coral Tai Sui and the Zombie Fungus Mother in your body."

Jiang Chen's gaze turned cold; he hadn't expected Dongfang Liang to be able to deduce this information.

A faint blue arc of electricity flashed between his right index and middle fingers. The plasma hidden in his heart was ready to strike as his heart pumped rapidly.

He wasn't worried about Tai Sui's safety, nor did he care much about it, but he didn't want this hard-won safe haven to be destroyed, as that wouldn't be good for those spirits.

"Don't be so nervous."

Ignoring the imminent threat, Dongfang Liang picked up the wine glass that Gluttony had just served him and took a sip.

"If we were really going to make a move, I wouldn't have come alone. Besides, with Tai Sui here, no matter how many people come, the result will be the same."

He met Jiang Chen's gaze and revealed his true purpose.

"And my main purpose in coming here today is to buy intelligence."

"Buying intelligence?"

Ai Yi's eyes widened, her face filled with disbelief.

"You, the head of an intelligence agency who wields immense power within the foundation and oversees China's top intelligence network, are venturing into this kind of backwater to buy intelligence?"

"This joke is not funny at all."

Dongfang Liang shook his head slightly.

"It's obvious you know nothing about intelligence work. The Foundation is indeed efficient and accurate when it comes to routine incidents."

"But when dealing with certain ancient beings that have existed for hundreds or thousands of years, and bizarre things that defy logic, the Foundation's main source of intelligence is our Four Spirits family."

"In China, the Four Spirits Clan is quite knowledgeable and knows a little about everything, but they cannot guarantee that every piece of intelligence is efficient and accurate. Let alone on a global scale, it would be simply insufficient."

"As far as I know, this bar is registered under the name of a Moqi Taisui, who is almost inseparable from Bai Ze Taisui."

"Bai Ze's abilities are omnipotent; he is also the world's strongest information broker."

Jiang Chen knew that the bar was registered under Mo Qi Tai Sui's name, but he didn't expect Dongfang Liang to have found out to this extent. Did he even know Mo Qi Tai Sui's identity?

However, neither he nor Bai Ze had ever appeared, and Jiang Chen was quite curious about the two of them.

Just then, a figure swayed and walked out from behind the bar.

The man appeared to be in his early thirties, with messy hair like a bird's nest and a scruffy beard. He gave the impression of a frustrated and disillusioned young man drowning his sorrows in alcohol.

"belch--"

He let out a long, drunken burp.

I walked unsteadily to the booth, squeezed in opposite seats without any hesitation, and collapsed onto the sofa.

Jiang Chen's eye twitched violently.

He recognized the guy; he was a regular here, coming almost every day to drink and then run up his tab.

Yes, he frequently buys on credit and then puts it on the balance.

Tell me, this guy... is the all-knowing Bai Ze Tai Sui.

The air in the booth felt strange for a moment.

Ai Yi stared blankly at the disheveled young man's tattered flip-flops, while Jiang Chen wondered if his Qi Observation Technique had broken down.

He couldn't see anything unusual about the young man; all he saw was a pure, hopeless aura of giving up.

The dejected young man didn't even bother to lift his eyelids, completely ignoring Jiang Chen and Ai Yi beside him, and stretched out a dirty hand towards Dongfang Liang.

"Ask whatever you want now, I need to go to the bar for a refill after I'm done."

His voice was weak and listless, as if he had been staying up all night in an internet cafe for three days. It felt like he was about to suddenly die at any moment.

The two made no attempt to keep their conversation a secret, laying it out in front of everyone.