Chapter 624: Reincarnate First Priority
Chapter 624: Reincarnate First Priority
"This isn't the first time the Reincarnates have faced a purge."
Amidst the crowd's panic, Hu Ma maintained his composure and slowly narrated, "Our previous generation of Reincarnates encountered such an incident, and the ones who took action were said to be..."
"The Demon-Suppressing Hu Clan from the Ten Surnames!"
"The reason I approached the Hu Clan is also because of this. I needed to find out how they managed to purge the Reincarnates, and only by understanding this can I live more securely in this world."
"..."
In the three days leading up to this assembly, Hu Ma had figured out many things.
The news of the Hu Clan's past purge of Reincarnates didn't seem to be known or cared about by many Reincarnates, but it was common knowledge among others. Therefore, Hu Ma had carefully considered that there was no need to hide it here.
"Of course, I'm not that noble."
After a brief pause, he continued, "The reason I made this decision is also because my identity in this world is awkward, and I had no choice but to join the Pacifying Evil Office."
The room fell silent as everyone listened attentively to his words. He then carefully explained, "However, when I got close to that young master of the Hu Clan, due to some special circumstances within the Hu Clan, everything went smoothly, and I was able to take care of many of my own matters under this pretense."
"But regarding how the Hu Clan carried out the initial purge and how they identified the Reincarnates, I haven't made any progress. Instead, I have a feeling..."
"That young master of the Hu Clan also doesn't seem to know. There's a gap in the information about Reincarnates, and the Hu Clan is in the same situation."
"Of course, there have been some gains. For example, I've found out a few useful points:"
"..."
Taking a deep breath, he spoke in a low voice, "First, the Noble Zhang Clan was the first to discover our existence as Reincarnates and even branded us as Malevolent Spirits!"
"Second, I'm certain that not everyone in the Ten Surnames has the ability to identify Reincarnates."
"In other words, aside from being cautious when Crossing the Bridge, we should be fine the rest of the time. Even if we come face-to-face with someone from the Ten Surnames, they won't easily discover our secrets..."
"Moreover, the Demon-Suppressing Hu Clan's cover as a Demon-Quelling Executioner is extremely useful. At least in this world, no one will suspect that the Hu Clan has any connection with the Reincarnates."
"Third, the former Demon-Suppressing Hu Clan no longer has the intention to purge Reincarnates. They are solely focused on seeking revenge against the Meng Clan. However, the Noble Zhang Clan and the Meng Clan, for some reason, have taken over this task and begun working on it..."
"Additionally, there's one more crucial piece of information that hasn't been confirmed yet..."
"..."
As Hu Ma spoke slowly, his mind flashed back to his conversation with Zhao Sanyi and Chen Abao, where they had hinted at something.
Although they hadn't explicitly stated it, and he hadn't verified it yet, the importance of this matter prompted him to slowly reveal, "In the future, we also need to be cautious. Among the Reincarnates..."
"There might be traitors!"
"..."
Everyone listened patiently to his story because of its significance, even if they had doubts, they didn't interrupt until his final words. Suddenly, a chilling silence fell upon the Lifespan Shrine, and someone took a sharp intake of breath.
During this assembly, the Reincarnates had already shared a lot of intelligence, both good and bad. However, all the previous information paled in comparison to what Hu Ma had just revealed.
Although they were all in their respective Lifespan Shrines, a cold chill ran through the air, as if a sword was hanging over their necks.
"There might be traitors among the Reincarnates?"
"What are they after?"
"Although we can't understand or confirm it, we do need to consider this possibility in advance..."
Someone else sighed, "Old Bai Gan, what did you do in your past life? Are you always this bold in your actions?"
"..."
In response to these questions, Hu Ma could only sigh softly and say, "It's a habit. In my past life, I worked in security, and I've always had a stronger sense of vigilance than others."
Upon hearing this, the crowd stirred again. Amidst the chaos, the Red Wine Miss spoke in a deep voice, "Can you guarantee the authenticity of what you've said?"
Hu Ma replied calmly, "I've only recently obtained this information and haven't had time to verify it. But whether it's true or not, it's enough to warrant our attention, isn't it?"
"Of course!"
The Sweet Wine from Dong Prefecture exclaimed, "Is there anything more important than this?"
"We were just considering doing something big together, and now, someone wants to cut off our escape route?"
It was evident that they were feeling suppressed by this news, and their anger was slowly rising, "We've been living in secrecy for so many years, and now we can't even do that?"
"Damn it, let's do it!"
Someone else became enraged, it was the hot-tempered Double Distilled Wine, "They're pushing us so aggressively, do they think we're easy targets?"
"With a talented person like Monkey Wine as our leader and a reliable source like Old Bai Gan, who has excellent information and deep pockets, what's there to fear?"
"If the Ten Clans want to purge us, then we'll fight back and show them what we're capable of. We'll create a world where we no longer have to look over our shoulders, and the Stunned Furnace Brothers can sleep with their wives openly at night!"
"..."
Stumbling Donkey also clenched his teeth and said, "We've been hiding for over twenty years, and they've been calling us malevolent spirits. But ever since I came here, I've married ten wives, beaten up some spoiled brats, chopped off the head of the city lord, and skinned a group of mountain bandits to hang on the mountain..."
"I've been living an honest life, why are we labeled as malevolent spirits?"
"Since they call us malevolent spirits, let's show them what we're capable of. Let's make a move and reveal ourselves openly."
"..."
"Huh?"
This commotion was something even Hu Ma hadn't anticipated. He had thought that revealing this news would scare these reincarnators into trembling, as being cautious had become a habit for them.
Unexpectedly, they were enraged and wanted to take action. Of course, it couldn't be ruled out that they were just taking advantage of the large crowd to vent their anger first.
"Let's all calm down..."
Amidst the heated atmosphere, Red Wine Miss sighed softly and said, "It's not yet time to completely sever ties with this world."
"We also need to recognize the gap between us and the Ten Clans. Too few reincarnators have crossed the bridge, and those who have aren't influential enough to walk freely in this world. The Ten Clans have hidden their true capabilities, and even those who have crossed the bridge can't stand tall before them."
"Additionally, there's the Netherworld's Eight Sceneries and the so-called 'Fairy' we encountered this time. There are still many things in this world that we don't understand..."
"The purpose of this first assembly is to identify and solve problems. We have too many tasks at hand. If we start a commotion, we won't be able to accomplish anything."
"..."
"Where's the time for that?"
Someone sighed with a hint of frustration, "The second purge is approaching, and we can't even guarantee our own safety, let alone have time for other matters."
"That's exactly what I plan to do."
Amidst the crowd's chaos, Hu Ma took a deep breath and slowly said, "I discovered this information, and I'm willing to take on this responsibility. I'll investigate and find a way to stop it."
"Ah?"
His words shocked everyone present, even more so than when they heard about the enemy nation's technique from Monkey Wine. The surrounding voices suddenly fell silent.
"No, they're researching ways to find reincarnators, and you're volunteering to go?"
"Old Bai Gan Brother, you're so righteous!"
"..."
The reincarnators had always avoided contact with the Ten Clans. Now, they were even crafting a demon-revealing mirror to counter the reincarnators. Hu Ma only decided to investigate, but in the eyes of the other reincarnators, it was already terrifying.
Hu Ma let out a soft sigh and said, "Someone has to do it, right?"
"Moreover, my previous life's work gives me an advantage over you all. In this world, I can also use the Demon-Suppressing Hu Family's reputation to cover up, making things a bit easier."
"..."
Seeing everyone's silence, he paused and slowly continued, "But I must admit that among the reincarnators, my abilities are rather limited."
"This matter concerns the safety of all reincarnators, and I don't have the capability to handle it alone. So, I need your help."
"For example, I need someone to investigate Noble Zhang and Shadow Shaman Meng's backgrounds."
"I need to find a few capable and fearless individuals who can come forward and assist me when needed!"
"Furthermore..."
He slowly explained the issues he had been considering, "I also need someone to go to Guanzhou and investigate the root cause of the natural disasters and man-made calamities there. It's best to obtain evidence, which will be of great use to me."
"Needless to say."
Everyone listened intently, but the tasks he mentioned seemed rather simple, leaving them a bit puzzled. Even though some tasks required interacting with the Ten Clans or traveling long distances, they were nothing compared to stopping the second purge.
"For this assembly, I originally planned to ask for everyone's opinions and elect a general captain."
At this moment, Red Wine Miss also pondered and spoke, "But now it seems that this title isn't as important. Reincarnators rarely interact with each other, and whoever is chosen won't gain everyone's respect."
"However, reincarnators are used to using favors as currency. Since Old Bai Gan is willing to take this risk, everyone will owe him a favor."
"If you truly accomplish this task, this favor will be hard to repay."
"Therefore, I propose that to facilitate your success, all reincarnators should vote to give you the most practical thing: Reincarnator First Priority!"
"..."
Hu Ma's heart trembled as he realized the weight of these words.
(End of Chapter)
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