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Elena nodded. "Don't worry, I won't tell anyone. So, Douglas, Peter, and Sylvia are also superhumans?"

"Yes, but not Douglas."

After chatting for a while, Elena got up to rest.

Halfway there, she suddenly turned around and asked, "So, you can see and hear through the paper figures, right?"

"Of course!"

"So you can also see and hear through Xiao Hei?"

Elena used to clip the paper dog, Little Black, to the picture frame above her bed.

"Cough, cough~ Of course not! Peeping? Am I that kind of person?"

Elena nodded in relief. "I thought you were peeking at me wearing lace lingerie!"

Zhao Hao waved his hand: "No! Impossible! Besides, don't you always wear strawberry underwear? It's quite cute..."

Zhao Hao was stunned for a moment. I've fallen for this girl's trick.

Elena ignored Zhao Hao and ran into the bedroom laughing.

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Chapter 126 Big Event

Because of this unexpected event, Zhao Hao—no! Chanem—met the alchemist Azidlin and learned of the existence of the Silver Secret.

This is a small circle of extraordinary individuals, including several senior Black Iron 5-star extraordinary individuals like Professor Azidlin, most of whom are alchemists. They just have different paths of specialization.

Zhao Hao naturally couldn't let such an opportunity pass him by; he had to find a way to sneak in and see for himself.

Especially among alchemists who lean towards the extraordinary path of puppetry, their techniques bear a striking resemblance to Zhao Hao's Enlightenment. Otherwise, Azidlin wouldn't have invited Chanem.

However, Zhao Hao also learned of the existence of the Satanic cult.

This is not an organization or school of thought, but a collective term for all people and organizations that believe in the Lord of Hell.

These followers of Satan, while not causing global catastrophes like the four major cults, are far more deadly to ordinary people.

It can be said that of the ten most sensational but ultimately unsolved heinous crimes in the real world, five were committed by Satanists, and of the remaining five, three were committed by ordinary people imitating Satanists as potential followers.

The four major cults are not accessible to ordinary people; even ordinary superhumans cannot come into contact with them, or rather, they fear them like the plague.

But the Satanic sect is very approachable!

Even many ordinary people, just by muttering to themselves, can sense the power of hell. It's as if hell is not far from us.

Especially now that psionic energy is reviving, the forces of Hell will undoubtedly be the first to become active. They excel at that!

The seven demon kings in hell represent the seven original sins of sentient beings, and they are the closest to humans.

However, before Zhao Hao could attend the Silver Secrets gathering, a major event occurred.

On November 19th, an urgent message was suddenly published in the newspaper.

In Guyana, a small country in South America near the Caribbean Sea, an organization called the Human Temple orchestrated a mass suicide of a thousand people!

Guyana is roughly the size of a province in China, and its inhabitants are primarily Indigenous peoples and Black people.

But this Ministries of the Temple is not composed of Native Americans or Black people. They were originally Amis!

Just a few months ago, this organization was part of the Aramco movement, and it was quite large, with over ten thousand direct followers. There are many organizations of similar size within the Aramco community.

It's important to know that there are countless denominations and branches within Christianity. The major branches alone include Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Protestantism, which is most prevalent in Amis. There are also thousands of other smaller branches.

Often, a person or pastor will suddenly claim that they have been inspired by so-and-so and thus create a certain school of thought.

As long as you have good speaking skills, there are plenty of people who will believe you, even in places like America where illiteracy is rampant and anti-intellectualism is prevalent.

Donations of money and goods are common, and some people even donate their bodies.

This Min Temple sect went too far; misappropriating funds was a minor issue, but their leader almost wanted to become emperor.

On Amy's side, he started running into trouble; rumors circulated that the federal government was going to investigate him. He got scared and moved with thousands of devout followers!

They moved to Guyana.

It is said that a paradise on earth will be created there, where everyone can obtain eternal happiness.

Within a few months, the leader began his idyllic life, indulging in all sorts of frivolous activities. He used various forms of mind control, physical manipulation, and psychological manipulation.

I didn't see a paradise on earth, but the world of heaven and earth is quite interesting.

Two days ago, a US congressman named Leo Ryan went to Guyana to investigate. He probably didn't think much of it; he just wanted to create some buzz and win some votes.

Under the control of Jones, the leader of the Human Temple, the believers dared not say anything to Representative Ryan.

But some people will eventually wake up in that hell. Just as Ryan was about to board a plane to leave, more than a dozen believers suddenly ran over and said they wanted to go back to Ame and would never believe in religion again.

Before the congressman could figure out what to do, Chief Jones got angry.

If these people escape and my secrets are exposed, I'll surely die.

He immediately led his armed followers and mobbed more than a dozen followers who were trying to escape, and even the congressman was executed without hesitation.

Knowing he could not escape his guilt, on November 18th, Jones forced his followers to drink juice laced with cyanide, claiming it would take them all to heaven. Ultimately, 914 people died, including 276 children.

There was an uproar on Amei's side!

Colt mobilized every available resource, because this was no ordinary incident involving a cult in the real world. It was the work of the Satanic cult!

Those nearly a thousand souls will ultimately find their final resting place in hell!

Colt is now worried that those lunatics will cause trouble in America again. After all, they love America, this depraved land, where the souls are more alluring.

Zhao Hao and Fatty talked about this during their get-together, and Sylvia even almost cried.

The fat man's comment was very apt.

“If a non-believer commits a bad deed, the last vestige of conscience will still torment them. But if a believer commits a bad deed, they are truly ruthless, killing without blinking an eye. Everything is God's will, and God will forgive me…”

……

Zhao Hao was unable to attend the Silver Secrets gathering, but he did attend two antique appreciation events and accumulated another 100 Destiny Points.

November 23rd is the fourth Thursday of this month, which is Thanksgiving. Schools give students an early holiday, a total of six days, which is great.

That day, Zhao Hao checked in and received an extra card reward.

Fast-legged Turkey

Black Iron 3-Star Item Card

Consumable: Restores a large amount of physical strength and slightly restores vitality.

Swift Legs: After eating Swift Legs Turkey, your legs will become lighter and more agile, permanently increasing your movement speed by 8%.

Note: Eat quickly, don't let it get away! You won't be able to catch it if it does!

However, the turkey depicted on the card is already cooked, golden and glistening with oil, looking very appetizing. It's definitely a roasted turkey.

After Zhao Hao materialized it, wow! A giant turkey, over sixty centimeters long! It smelled amazing! Orange-seat leaped over in an instant, almost pressing its face against the turkey!

Zhao Hao stretched out one hand to control the raging Orange Squad, while picking up a large stainless steel plate. He wanted to invite his neighbors, the Adams family, to eat with him.

They even invited Zhao Hao to a Thanksgiving dinner; they've taken good care of him over the years.

Since this thing is so big, it's perfect for Mr. Adams, who's been working himself to the bone, to get some nourishment.

When Elena opened the door for Zhao Hao, she was so surprised to see the roasted turkey, which was almost half the size of a person, that she covered her mouth and stared wide-eyed.

"Zhao Hao, this is... this is... where did this come from? It's huge!"

Zhao Hao laughed and said, "Hurry up and move aside so I can go in. It's very heavy."

Elena quickly led the way. As they passed the living room, Hughman, who was playing with his toy car, turned around and stared at her. His toy car fell to the ground with a thud.

Ms. Sarah, who was busy in the kitchen, said, "Elena, has Zhao Hao arrived? Take him to the table for some juice; the turkey will be ready soon."

Elena exclaimed excitedly, "Mom, we don't need the turkey!"

Without turning her head, Ms. Sarah said with a hint of reproach, "How can we not eat turkey on Thanksgiving? It's a tradition."

Of course, only little Hughman was born in America, so this tradition is just that—when in Rome, do as the Romans do.

When she turned around, she saw Zhao Hao carrying a large turkey, and the spoon in her hand fell to the ground. "Oh my god!"

On this day, the Adams family ate the biggest turkey they had ever seen in their lives. And it was incredibly delicious, unlike the dry, tough turkeys they usually eat.

Moreover, after eating it that day, I felt energetic and very comfortable.

In the evening, Mr. Adams was unusually energetic and vigorous.

Who knows, Elena might have another younger brother or sister next year...

(The cult incident mentioned above is true.)

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Chapter 127 A Friend with a Pointy Nose

"Hey, Ritian, what are you busy with?" Fatty called.

"I didn't do anything, just followed the secret bureau around aimlessly, and got some merit points and subsidies."

Because of the recent incident involving the Holy Temple that shocked the entire Underworld, the entire Bureau of Mysteries has been working overtime, conducting various checks and patrols. They have even contacted several long-established, "righteous" supernatural organizations, worried that the Satanic cult or other cults might cause trouble.

As an unofficial temporary worker, Zhao Hao often took advantage of the work to get some spirit energy beads in return.

Now, Zhao Hao not only needs materials for his own cultivation, but also for making puppets. He needs a lot of materials like spirit energy beads. Last time he went to the world market in Free City, he spent more than ten thousand dollars just on materials that might be needed to make puppets.

Damn, this is burning money like crazy!

No matter what world it is, collecting figurines is an expensive hobby.

Especially after Zhao Hao took the opportunity to participate in the Silver Secrets as the puppeteer Chanem and witnessed the wealthy and extraordinary alchemists, he felt a pang of envy.

Those well-dressed grandsons each own large-scale businesses in the outer world, and they also make a fortune in the inner world using alchemy.

The fat man clicked his tongue. "I'm not very good at opening my mouth... If you're free, I'd like to ask you for a favor."

"Fatty, what's our relationship? Why are you being so polite with me? Just say what you need! Let's make it clear first, apart from borrowing money, everything else is negotiable."