No. 7? She actually left the Post-mortem World?

Lu Chan coming specifically to report to me, it's clear that it's not just because she is an unfamiliar Great Success Rank. He also roughly knows about my adventures in the Post-mortem World, so he can understand the special nature of the character "No. 7." Coupled with the fact that Luo Mountain is about to wage war with the Evangelical Institute, I wonder how he interprets No. 7's visit. At this moment, his face carries a solemn shade.

No. 7 previously had the chance to leave the Post-mortem World, but at that time, the Tai Sui Army was just starting to revive, and she couldn't abandon her responsibilities to go alone to the safe Post-mortem World. Now, since she appears in the real world this time, it must be for some important mission or task.

As for the method of entering the real world, it's easy to guess—she probably mixed herself among those rescued soul-loss patients.

In such turbulent times, anyone unfamiliar at the Great Success Rank would find it difficult to openly enter Luoshan Headquarters, so she must have snuck in secretly. To make her temporarily put aside the Tai Sui Army and infiltrate this place from afar, very likely... this matter is related to the Master of Divine Seal.

I sensed afar. Outside the mansion's gate, there stood a woman with wine-red long hair, unmistakably Lady No. 7. Unlike the past, dressed in black tactical attire, now she wears casual clothing befitting a modern, peaceful society. At first glance, one cannot connect her with a battle-hardened Doomsday survivor; she looks like an ordinary young woman who grew up in a safe, orderly environment.

Then, we formally met in the mansion's reception room.

Lu Chan didn't take part in this conversation, but I specifically called Little Bowl hoping she'd provide some intellectual support. Also, her ability to see through the truthfulness of others' words is extremely useful, although I could somewhat do it myself, she's definitely more "professionally adept."

No. 7 showed a helpless expression upon seeing Little Bowl. Although I usually don't mind, from the perspective of others during conversation, someone like Little Bowl, who can see through lies anytime and even partially read others' minds, can easily make people uneasy and feel threatened. Although the Divine Son naturally possesses great affinity, it's hard to exert mandatory effects on those like No. 7 at the Great Success Rank.

Mazao, always with Little Bowl, also followed over, albeit confusedly without intending to join the dialogue, glanced once, then seemed ready to switch and leave. Seeing Mazao's face, No. 7's gaze became complicated.

"—Hmm?"

Perhaps because Mazao, like me, benefits from Little Bowl's blessing, her intuition was greatly enhanced, she seemed to immediately sense the emotion in No. 7's gaze and looked over with confusion.

"Do you... know me?" Mazao hesitantly asked.

"I am Hongcao." No. 7 replied.

"Hongcao..." Mazao paused briefly, then said, "You are the No. 7 that Brother Zhuang Cheng mentioned before?"

Upon hearing this, No. 7's expression grew more complex.

No. 7 might have been very familiar with Mazao long ago; at least, some of her actions and words show a profound understanding of Mazao. I had indeed mentioned this to Mazao before. At this moment, Mazao was looking at No. 7, clearly trying hard to recall things related to her but was like facing an incomprehensible math problem, unable to utter a single word after opening her mouth for a long time.

No. 7 sighed slightly.

"Even if you don't remember me, it doesn't matter, Mazao. Forgetting your past, all the pain and misfortune you've experienced, might actually be a good thing. Seeing you doing well now makes me very happy." she said.

Then she shifted her gaze to me. At this moment, Mazao suddenly said, "—Wait for me, I will certainly remember you."

"Hmm?" No. 7 looked at Mazao in confusion.

"As long as I reach the realm of Impermanence, I can recall all my past experiences, though I can't do it yet, but surely I will in the near future." Mazao said seriously, "You and Huang Quan, and many other people related to my past, even those affected by me... "

"I definitely won't avoid my past, so... when I remember everything, let's talk again."

Lady No. 7 watched Mazao quietly for a while, then nodded, saying, "Alright… I'll wait for you."

What kind of story did Mazao and No. 7 share? From the atmosphere, it might not be a topic I should delve into. Though I could directly ask No. 7, I'm more eager to hear Mazao recount her past personally in the future.

After leaving the reception room, No. 7 again looked at me.

I started speaking first, "Did you come this time as a representative of the Master of Divine Seal?"

This time, No. 7 did not conceal like before and nodded to acknowledge, "—Indeed."

"So, what are you here for?" I inquired.

No. 7 first shook her head and then said, "Strictly speaking, the one who wants to converse with you is not me, but the Master of Divine Seal."

"If my eyes aren't failing me, the Master of Divine Seal doesn't seem to have come with you." I remarked.

"He clearly cannot meet you in the real world. In his current state, he can only communicate with people within the Void Realm. Also, he only communicates with those who have bonded with the Divine Seal Fragments, which are known as Void Envoys." No. 7 explained.

"Then it's quite unfortunate, I wonder if you can tell that I am no longer a Void Envoy now." I said.

"I know. The Master of Divine Seal has told me about this. Initially, he planned to contact you immediately after you left the 'Paradise' domain, not expecting Shan Liangyi to suddenly appear..." No. 7 said.

"It seems the Master of Divine Seal indeed knows quite a lot, even my recent itinerary is under his control..." I pondered.

The purpose of the Master of Divine Seal must be the numerous Divine Seal Fragments I possess. Such a large quantity, even he couldn't remain calm. Yet, I didn't immediately steer the conversation that way, at least openly, it's still undisclosed information that I obtained a large number of Divine Seal Fragments from Xuanming. Even if the Master of Divine Seal knows due to his nearly omniscient abilities, No. 7 herself might not be aware.

"Can't you communicate as his spokesperson?" I asked.

No. 7 replied, "I am not clear about what specific matters the Master of Divine Seal wants to discuss with you. He intends to communicate with you face-to-face."

"So, are you suggesting I become a Void Envoy once again to directly converse with the Master of Divine Seal?" I deliberately revealed a negative tone.

"If you're worried that reconnecting with Divine Seal Fragments may subject you to someone else's control, there's no need," No. 7 said earnestly, "The Master of Divine Seal indeed can exert some influence through the Divine Seal Fragments upon Void Envoys, but during the phase when the number of recollected Divine Seal Fragments is not substantial, he cannot arbitrarily control us—especially your Impermanence life and death—and cannot affect our actions in the real world.

"Even if he could use his power within the Void Realm, he would need the link with Divine Seal Fragments to influence Void Envoys. This defect means in your early weak connection with the Divine Seal Fragments, his power cannot extend to you; and Xuanming saw through this, thus making the Master of Divine Seal helpless against him, even destroying the Void Realm once.

"Only binding one Divine Seal Fragment and entering the Void Realm again afterward, the threat level is insufficient for it to threaten you... Moreover, you have Little Bowl who can cut off your connection with the Divine Seal Fragments anytime, there's even less need to fear threats."

Considering past experience and knowledge, what she stated appears to be factual. Especially facing Little Bowl, lying is not possible.

But Little Bowl clearly held a different opinion than No. 7.

"Lady No. 7, I admit you're reasonable, what you say should be truthful. Yet, instead of relying on confidence from experience and reasoning, isn't the safer option not to take risks from the beginning?" she said, "The reason Master of Divine Seal seeks Brother Zhuang Cheng, we can generally guess it. Based on this, we can provide an answer now. That is unacceptable."

"Is this your stance, Zhuang Cheng?" No. 7 looked at me.

"Of course." I responded.

"But Ming Zhuo is now the human god of the Evangelical Institute, and there is deep old hatred between you and Ming Zhuo. I don't believe you'll let it go, and Ming Zhuo is vengeful; those important to you could be on his retribution list." No. 7 said, "If you want to kill Ming Zhuo, then True Spirit Power, that is, Divine Seal Fragment Power, must be used.

"Eventually, you'll need to reconnect with Divine Seal Fragments and become a Void Envoy again; why refuse now?"

"I need Divine Seal Fragment Power, but it doesn't mean I need it immediately." I said, "Since you mentioned Shan Liangyi earlier, you must clearly understand that my most urgent issue now is this formidable enemy. Why should I invite additional potential threats at this critical moment instead of focusing all efforts against Shan Liangyi?"

No. 7 seriously stated, "Because the Master of Divine Seal can help you deal with Shan Liangyi."