Blessing In Disguise

A mysterious mist shrouded the sky and earth.

The area around more than 1,000 meters was visible, but everything was completely gray when one looked down at the earth from the sky.

The void beast changed direction several times in the sky under the bandits' control as if it was eliminating the possibility of being followed.

It flew continuously for more than ten hours before it finally reached a valley hidden deep in the mountains the next day at dawn.

After the void beast stirred up a huge amount of mud and dust and landed on a square in the center of the valley, the door of the passenger cabin located on the underside opened. All the hostages lined up to get down before they were driven to a prison located deep in a cave.

An Zhanyu was also one of them… Although he had expressed his desire to join the Blood Umbrella Organization, they obviously hadn't believed him right away.

However, he was given the preferential treatment of having a single cell.

Everyone had shackles on them that sealed their magic, and there were at least five to six people locked up in each room.

Coincidentally, Chen Gou and An Zhanyu's prison cells were adjacent to each other.

A huge cave was divided into a dozen or so areas with iron bars, and the walls were so damp that water droplets dripped down from time to time.

Dripping sounds were heard in the cave, which was filled with dozens of prisoners.

Their will had dropped low, as it was better to die while battling zombies than being thrown behind bars.

"Ah! F*ck! An Zhanyu, this is all your fault, you b*stard!"

A fierce-looking man went crazy and yelled at An Zhanyu, who was locked in the innermost cell. "Don't let me get a chance, or I'll tear you alive, you traitor!"

"The more cowardly you are, the fiercer you shout! That's all you're good at."

An Zhanyu mocked him without showing any weakness. "Based on your words, I should tell the Blood Umbrella Organization's people to skin you in front of everyone. Let's see if you'll kneel and beg me like a dog then."

"You…"

The man stretched out his hand and pointed angrily at An Zhanyu but didn't dare say anything else while his whole body trembled slightly. He was obviously afraid.

Since someone had started this, the atmosphere was no longer as stiff as before. Many of them started whispering, clearly discussing a strategy.

Angeline took this opportunity to approach Chen Gou and whispered in a voice that could be heard from two meters away, "What do we do, sir?"

They had intentionally walked in line together on their way out of the passenger cabin earlier and had indeed managed to get into the same prison cell.

"There are three options. Either we will kill ourselves, get used as test subjects, or…"

Chen Gou suddenly stopped halfway, but Angeline said, "Why don't we join the Blood Umbrella Organization like An Zhanyu?"

The prison cell then became cold.

However, what kind of ordinary Demon Hunter would want to be associated with those vicious, evil demons?

"I'm afraid it wouldn't be easy for us to join them. The Blood Umbrella Organization doesn't just take in anyone. They look down on useless people," the calm male member called Bo Guang said.

The Blood Umbrella Organization stood at the peak of the rebel organization, so they only recruited elites.

Given the Wildfire Team's strength and potential, they would likely be reduced to test subjects.

"I'm worried that even if the Blood Umbrella Organization takes us in, once the Covenant finds out about our betrayal, the people from the tribunal will not let our families off!"

After the strong man called Aman spoke, everyone felt more dispirited.

"Let's just take it one step at a time and see what the Blood Umbrella Organization is going to do to us."

Chen Gou shook his head. He had no family or friends.

Tony and Xin Qi, the two members of the Long Song Team, naturally wouldn't be implicated.

He was also confident that he could show his worth to the people of the Blood Umbrella Organization.

Worst-case scenario, we will only stoop to a compromise…

As Chen Gou formed a plan in his mind, he suddenly heard An Zhanyu, who was in the prison cell beside his, shouting from the other side of the bars, "Come here! Yes, you!"

What did this scum want?

Despite his disgust, Chen Gou still walked over to see what other amazing things he could do in this prison.

"You're a knight of the Covenant, right? And if I'm not mistaken, you should be affiliated with the Abyssal Knights."

How did he know?

Chen Gou felt abruptly shocked, as An Zhanyu's first words had made him quiver.

Due to the blood feud between the Blood Umbrella Organization and the Covenant, the few soldiers and knights of the Covenant in the passenger cabin had all been executed on the spot.

"Are you curious to know how I knew?"

An Zhanyu answered, "Firstly, you obviously know those people, yet you pretended not to know them, which proves that you're hiding your identity.

"Secondly, they were respectful when talking to you.

"Thirdly, among the Three Great Knights of the Covenant, only the Abyssal Knights would often come and go from the abyssal region."

Was this really the same scum that people had said was good for nothing besides committing evil deeds?

Chen Gou took a deep breath. "I can only say that the An Lan Clan is a holy clan. Even a scum from their family is better than an ordinary scum."

"I accept your compliment, but I do have a favor to ask of you."

An Zhanyu said in a deep voice, "I will ask the Blood Umbrella Organization to let you join as well. When our magic shackles are removed, I will find a chance to kill myself before they take me to the lab. You will be responsible for burning my corpse and not letting them get my blood!"

"You… will actually kill yourself?"

Chen Gou's face was full of dismay, as he didn't believe his words.

"Don't give me that look. In the past, you might have lost your eyes just because of this glance."

An Zhanyu looked up at the stone wall with a complex look in his eyes.

"Do you know why the holy sons and daughters of the Three Great Holy Clans must go to the most dangerous area of the Great Wall to guard the border for at least five years and kill enough evil demons before they can leave?

"Do you know why the Holy City was built in a place that faces the abyss of the Netherworld and puts the Pope in constant danger?"

Chen Gou thought about it and answered, "The Pope exists in the presence of the city, and the Blue Wave World exists in the presence of the Pope?"

"Not bad, that's what it means. I didn't expect you to be quite so educated."

An Zhanyu said with a smile, "Although the Three Great Holy Clans enjoy many privileges, they have earned them through blood. In fact, the entire Covenant is under the protection of the three clans.

"So far, more than 100 direct descendants of the An Lan Clan have died in battle, yet nobody has become a traitor or surrendered. I don't care if I'm called scum for my crimes alone, but I can't become a traitor and bring shame to the entire An Lan Clan!"

"So you'd be willing to die?"

"I'm worried that the Blood Umbrella Organization will slaughter my family after studying the abilities and weaknesses of the An Lan Clan's bloodline through my blood.

"Also… outsiders don't know that I've actually been terminally ill since I was a child. Even the Pope can't do anything about it. He's been asserting that I won't live past 20 years old, which is why I live every day as I want to the fullest. If I don't, I won't have the chance to do it in the future…"

Chen Gou was speechless.

So that was why he would dare to kill himself!

"You don't have to give me an answer right away, but I have to warn you… If you don't agree, I will expose your identity and watch you die in front of me."

"So I have no way of surviving regardless of whether I agree or not?"

An Zhanyu nodded and replied, "Yes. The only difference is that you will die as a martyr and your family will receive relief from the Covenant."

Chen Gou replied faintly, "I don't have a family."

An Zhanyu was speechless.

"I do have a way to keep us alive longer and keep the Blood Umbrella Organization from getting the An Lan Clan's bloodline."

Chen Gou said in a low tone so that only the two of them could hear, "I have a skill that can perfectly copy another person's body and appearance. When they take you to the lab, I'll turn into you instead so that they will draw my blood and study only a mortal body like mine."

An Zhanyu replied in surprise, "What is that skill of yours that can fool them?"

Chen Gou narrowed his eyes. "There's no other way anyway, so why not give it a try?"

"Right. If it does work and there's a chance of escaping, I'll swear a blood oath and become your sworn brother."

"Don't bother. I don't want to be treated like a public enemy and have everyone shouting at me." Chen Gou did not hide his refusal of a scum in the slightest.

"Suit yourself." An Zhanyu chuckled. He didn't care about the millions of people in the Holy City detesting him. One more person wouldn't make a difference.

As the sun rose, a faint ray of light shone, dispersing the darkness and reflecting the mysterious smile on Chen Gou's face.

He had been wondering how to get close to the organization's lab before he set out, but now he had the chance to get in there easily. Was this considered a blessing in disguise?