Chapter 209: Chapter 209
"It's already become a Glyph Pattern Ability—can it really be revived?"
Lin Ling's voice sounded full of mockery.
It seemed even she didn’t have much confidence in "reviving Yu Hu."
But soon, her tone shifted, transforming from self-mockery into firm conviction:
"But nothing in this world has a 'precedent' until it’s done for the first time."
"All so-called impossibilities are just things that haven’t happened yet."
"But the future that has yet to come might hold infinite possibilities."
Lin Ling spoke with deep resolve.
But the obsession in her heart forced her to walk a path no one else had taken.
Like that saying goes—
"There is no road in this world; it becomes a road only when people walk it."
Jiang Ye didn’t comment on Lin Ling’s mindset.
He was merely curious: on this path Lin Ling had chosen—one that no one had ever walked—
Could his Reincarnation Graveyard really play a role? And if so, what kind of role?
He even couldn't help but think—
If Lin Ling had already suspected that Yu Hu was dead,
Then maybe that slap she gave Wang Lingling in the lobby was a way of venting suppressed emotion.
So, emotionally, she was far from calm despite how she appeared after discovering where Yu Hu was.
She was still going mad inside—just keeping it under control.
When she asked Wang Lingling that seemingly perverted question in a state of emotional suppression,
Was it really just a random sick joke?
At the time, No. 1 Jiang Ye had thought this woman had a twisted sense of humor.
But thinking back now...
Maybe that question had a hidden meaning.
For example, even something as deranged as AIDS Blood could have a special use.
Then what about virgin blood?
Or the untouched bodies of young boys and girls—could they serve some unique purpose?
Yeah, the idea was messed up.
But in a world full of Cursed Beings,
It wasn’t outside the realm of possibility.
As Jiang Ye pondered,
Lin Ling spoke again, her voice firm and resolute:
"I don’t know why you brought Zhou Qiming into the Reincarnation Graveyard."
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"Jiang Ye picked out three heavy gifts for you, and I’ll send them to you directly, as a meeting gift to build trust."
"As for Zhou Qiming, whether or not you release him, and when you do—it doesn’t matter."
"As long as you ensure that he still retains the Glyph Pattern Ability."
"Also, when you do release him from the Reincarnation Graveyard, just give me a heads-up."
Jiang Ye was a bit surprised hearing this.
He stared at the shadow for a long while, then asked suspiciously:
"A meeting gift, given for free? No contract or agreement needed?"
"And what makes you so sure that giving me something upfront means I’ll help you later?"
"Aren’t you afraid I’ll turn out to be an ungrateful bastard who refuses to help you revive Yu Hu afterward?"
"Heh." Lin Ling chuckled softly.
From the shadow, it seemed as though a pair of eyes were watching the Apartment 4444 Administrator.
Moments later, her voice emerged again from the shadow:
"There’s no contract in this world that offers absolute protection."
"After all, even when threatened with death, some people aren’t afraid to die."
"So, I’ve never trusted contracts. What I trust is interest."
"When two people’s interests align, cooperation naturally follows."
"When I need your help, I’ll be able to offer something so beneficial that you won’t be able to refuse it—and you’ll help me no matter what."
"But the premise is—"
"Before that happens, you must keep control over the Reincarnation Graveyard."
That last line carried a heavy implication.
It was clearly a warning to Jiang Ye—
Don’t hand over the Reincarnation Key before they strike a deal.
Once he loses the Reincarnation Key, he’ll no longer have any value in negotiating with her.
Jiang Ye thought to himself—
Did this woman already know about his deal with the Apartment Trader?
And if she did, how would she react?
With her strength, she probably couldn’t go up against the Trader.
But could Jiang Ye’s deal with the Trader really stay hidden from her?
After thinking for a moment, Jiang Ye took the initiative to speak honestly to the shadow:
"I know you’re trying to remind me."
"But before you came to me, the Apartment Trader already approached me."
"He showed power far beyond what I imagined and demanded that I trade the Reincarnation Key to him."
Almost as soon as he said this, even the emotionless Lin Ling in the Underground Graveyard frowned.
From the shadow, her voice came out with unusual sternness: "You agreed?"
Jiang Ye didn’t answer directly. He raised a brow instead: "Do you understand how powerful the Trader is?"
Lin Ling didn’t respond for a long time.
Jiang Ye wasn’t sure what she was thinking.
But from the looks of it, this top player from the Defenders’ Alliance did know how terrifying the Trader was.
She probably didn’t know what to do either.
Given her capabilities, she likely couldn’t stop the Administrator from trading with the Trader.
And the consequences of the Reincarnation Key falling into the Trader’s hands—she surely understood them to some degree.
"At that point, once I lose the Reincarnation Key, I likely won’t be able to control the Reincarnation Graveyard anymore."
"And as for the Trader, even if he gets the Key, he probably won’t be able to control the Reincarnation Graveyard right away either, right?"
The shadow remained silent.
But since there was no rebuttal, it was clearly an acknowledgment of his point.
Then Jiang Ye suddenly asked:
"With your insight and the information you have..."
"How long do you think it’ll take for the Trader, after obtaining the Reincarnation Key, to actually control the Reincarnation Graveyard?"
"A day? Two days? One or two full Reincarnation Cycles of new player apartments? Or maybe—so long as he doesn’t become the Apartment 4444 Administrator, he can’t take control no matter what?"
Hearing this, the shadow quivered slightly.
Moments later, Lin Ling’s voice came out, laced with impatience:
"What’s the point of asking all this?"
This woman really was pragmatic—as long as she thought she had future business with the Administrator, she kept her tone polite.
But once she realized he planned to give the Reincarnation Key to the Trader, her tone changed immediately.
Jiang Ye didn’t mind. He stayed quiet for a moment, then suddenly said:
"What if I told you—"
"Even if I lose the Reincarnation Key, I can still control the Reincarnation Graveyard?"
At that moment, the slightly flickering shadow froze completely.
Jiang Ye could practically picture the look on that domineering, crazy woman’s face—a ghostlike expression of disbelief.
His own expression remained calm, and he continued frankly:
"My scheduled deal with the Trader is at twelve o’clock."
"And I’ve agreed with Zhou Qiming to release him at the time of that transaction."
"And if I obtain the Corpse Whisper Bone Stick from you, and use its true-false test to confirm that even after trading the Reincarnation Key, I can still control the Reincarnation Graveyard..."
"Then I’ll move up the time of my transaction with the Trader."
"Now, can you answer my question again—"
"With your insight, how long would it take for the Trader, after getting the Reincarnation Key, to take control of the Reincarnation Graveyard?"
Lin Ling seemed dazed—she still couldn’t believe it!
The Reincarnation Key, as the name implied, was a key.
In essence, it was understood to be the access key to the Reincarnation Graveyard.
Without it, how could the Apartment 4444 Administrator possibly continue entering and exiting the Graveyard?
It completely defied her understanding!
But just as she was about to mock him—
She saw that same cold-faced middle-aged man showing a level of arrogance and confidence identical to her own.
Then, he spoke the very words she had said earlier—
"Nothing in this world has a 'precedent' until it’s done for the first time."
"All so-called impossibilities are just things that haven’t happened yet."
"But the future that has yet to come might hold infinite possibilities."
"And I just happen to hold that impossible possibility you're talking about."