Samsara Paradise: Dream Weaver of Connections.

The group led Lin Yi into the stone house.

From the outside, the stone house is as simple as an uncarved rock, consistent with the style of most buildings in Eisenla, exuding a primitive atmosphere.

But the scene changed abruptly the moment you stepped inside.

The interior space had clearly been expanded by some powerful spatial artifact or spell. It was not only not crowded, but also exceptionally spacious, divided into several clearly defined compartments, such as a rest area, a meeting area, and even a simple alchemy workbench.

The air circulation is smooth, the temperature is comfortable, and there is none of the stuffiness and dampness that can be found in underground buildings.

What surprised Lin Yi even more was that the room was fully equipped with all kinds of household appliances, from a constant temperature control device to a food synthesizer. Although it was not luxurious and even somewhat simple, it definitely ensured the basic comfort of staying here for a long time, and the consideration was very thoughtful.

Come to think of it, this is one of the violators' important strongholds in the Miracle Land of Eisenra. If they hadn't been operating here for a considerable period of time and had built up a certain scale of influence, no one would have bothered to set up a temporary foothold in such detail.

This also indirectly confirms the deep-rooted influence of violators in this area; they have turned this place into their own lair.

Lin Yi was about to follow Sarah to his assigned cubicle to rest and organize his thoughts when someone suddenly knocked on the seemingly heavy stone door of the stone house. The knocking was slow and deliberate.

A hint of doubt flashed across Sarah's face, and her brows furrowed slightly, clearly surprised by the arrival of this uninvited guest.

She glanced at Bei Si, who immediately understood. He silently drew his curved sword from his waist, slid to the door like a slithering venomous snake, and suddenly flung the door open.

A man wearing sunglasses stood outside the door, and even through the lenses, one could feel his gloomy gaze.

He was dressed in a well-tailored black outfit, his aura refined and powerful, in no way inferior to Sara's.

He stood there quietly, yet a sense of oppressive tension seemed to emanate from him.

"Mo Ying? What are you doing here?" Sarah asked, her tone calm but carrying a clear distance and a hint of barely perceptible wariness.

It seems the two sides are not close, and may even have some past grievances.

The man known as Mo Ying smiled, a barely perceptible curve appearing at the corner of his mouth, a gesture that could be considered a greeting, but there was no warmth in that smile.

"I apologize for disturbing you. I have come to discuss important matters with you."

Without waiting for Sarah's invitation, he walked sideways into the stone house, his movements as natural as if he were the master of the place.

His gaze swept quickly across the people in the room, pausing briefly on Lin Yi, an unfamiliar face, but he didn't pay much attention to him, clearly regarding him as a newly recruited member of Sara's team who wasn't worth his attention.

"You are all aware of Sphinx's previous actions. The resources of the Paradise of Reincarnation are not so easy to move, and now, retaliation has arrived."

He paused, seemingly organizing his thoughts, or perhaps observing the reactions of the crowd.

"According to the reliable information I have received, the team of contractors from the Paradise of Reincarnation that was sent to investigate and retrieve supplies has been completely wiped out under Sphinx's scheme, becoming nourishment and sacrifice for the 'White Goat'."

"But the one following closely behind... is the Hunter Squad, a real tough nut to crack."

Mo Ying's tone here carried a subtle hint of seriousness, even a trace of lingering fear.

"We paid the price of nearly a hundred lives to barely exchange for those five hunters. They... were insane. They fought without regard for their own injuries, trading wounds for lives, risking their own lives for their own. Their ruthlessness towards their enemies and even more so towards themselves was unlike that of normal contractors. They were like five ferocious beasts released from their cages."

The room was completely silent, except for the sound of Muddy unconsciously swallowing his saliva, which was particularly clear.

One hundred violators' lives were exchanged for five hunters; this casualty ratio is enough to demonstrate just how ferocious the pursuers sent by the Paradise of Reincarnation are.

“But that’s not the most troublesome thing.” Mo Ying changed the subject. “According to reliable intelligence, the ‘White Night’ from the Paradise of Reincarnation has also appeared in Heru City. Although he is well hidden, at our level, the identities of hunters and rule-breakers are no secret in many circles. Captain Sara should understand what his arrival means.”

"My purpose in coming here is to ask you to join forces with me to deal with Bai Ye." Mo Ying finally revealed his intentions. "Each of us has little chance of winning against him alone, in fact, it's a slim chance. But if we unite and concentrate our strength, and take advantage of Aisenra's terrain, we might have a chance to keep him here. After all, this is our long-established base, not a hunting ground where he can act recklessly."

Lin Yi gleaned some information from his words and attitude.

Although this Mo Ying's tone when mentioning the Sphinx didn't convey much genuine respect, it instead carried a subtle sense of independence and scrutiny.

It is clear that although Sphinx has integrated most of the outlaw forces entrenched in the Land of Miracles through his iron-fisted methods and possible support from the ancient gods, his forces are not monolithic. There are still troublemakers like Mo Ying who have their own independent ideas and private forces.

They will not openly oppose Sphinx, but will act according to their own will for their own survival and interests. For example, this time they tried to bypass Sphinx and secretly join forces with Sara to deal with Su Xiao, a huge threat.

Sarah did not answer immediately, but instead began to negotiate in detail with Mo Ying, asking about specific intelligence on Bai Ye's whereabouts, details of the joint operation, and key issues such as the distribution of benefits.

Lin Yi didn't step forward to interrupt; he was happy to be ignored, disguising himself as a silent and unremarkable newcomer.

While everyone's attention was drawn to Mo Ying, he concentrated and sent a message to Su Xiao through the temporary team communication channel.

He conveyed the situation he encountered after arriving in Eisenla, including the basic composition of Sara's team, the existence of the public communication platform, the astonishing profits in the attribute potion market, and the important intelligence that Mo Ying had just brought about the complete annihilation of the first two Reincarnation Paradise teams, the exposure of Su Xiao's identity, and the fact that some violators had begun to collude to try to besiege him, as concisely as possible.

Meanwhile, on the outskirts of Heru City, in a temporarily established stronghold.

Su Xiao was intently preparing a vial of medicine that emitted a strange luster, her movements steady and precise.

According to the "business plan" provided by Caesar, starting with the potions that wizards need the most and are most willing to pay for is undoubtedly the best way to quickly earn a lot of wizarding reputation and local currency.

Caesar has even obtained some of the wizarding society's standard recipes and ingredient lists.

Just then, he received a message from Lin Yi.

As the information unfolded one by one—Sarah's team, the public platform, the exorbitant profits of attribute potions, the annihilation of the first two teams of contractors, the White Goat, the devastating losses of the Hunter team, his own identity being exposed, the violators beginning to unite… Su Xiao's hands paused slightly.

The potion in the bottle, which had just stabilized under the powerful control of mental energy, was instantly disrupted by this extremely slight interference. The dark blue luster suddenly became dazzling, and the bottle wall emitted a faint "crack" sound.

But all these signs of things getting out of control were forcibly quelled in less than a tenth of a second.

The bad news just kept coming.

The other two teams sent by the Paradise of Reincarnation were completely wiped out, which was within his expectations.

The park itself didn't expect those regular contractor teams to be able to really deal with a tough opponent like Sphinx. They were more like probing pawns, used to figure out some of Sphinx's tricks, or as cannon fodder to draw fire.

However, the appearance of the "White Goat" and the fact that the Sphinx could control the ancient gods made the situation more complicated and dangerous.

Ancient gods, in any world, are synonymous with trouble.

The appearance of the man in sunglasses and the fact that the rule-breakers began to coordinate to try to eliminate him were not unexpected, as he had not expected to be able to completely hide his identity when he entered this world.

Especially within circles of violators, there are always some special sensing methods or information channels.

He was prepared to be discovered, and to some extent, he even hoped that his flag would attract enough firepower.

What truly troubled him was Sphinx.

Judging from the information Lin Yi sent back, this guy is not only incredibly strong and skilled in winning people's hearts, but more importantly, he is meticulous and has a strong ability to plan. He is a typical top-notch schemer.

The worst thing about dealing with such an enemy is being dragged into their carefully woven rhythm and traps, walking on the path they have set up, until you don't even know how you died.

Furthermore, at least three ancient gods are lurking in this world, ready to pounce...

Even with Su Xiao's temperament and experience, he felt a chill run down his spine and the pressure suddenly increased.

He is now extremely grateful that he brought Lin Yi into this world.

Otherwise, he would still be alone, facing severe information asymmetry, like a blind man feeling an elephant, and one wrong step could lead to total defeat. Now, at least he has planted a crucial mole in the enemy's core area, enabling him to obtain timely and vital intelligence and information about the enemy's internal situation.

Although there are many troubles and the situation is dire, it is much better than when we first entered the world and were completely clueless.

He and Lin Yi, one openly attracting firepower, creating pressure, and diverting the enemy's main attention; the other infiltrating and sowing discord in the shadows, gathering intelligence, and searching for weaknesses and allies.

With coordinated efforts from within and without, it's not impossible to tear apart the vast net laid by Sphinx within this seemingly monolithic force of violators.

“Sphinx…” Su Xiao murmured the name, a hint of killing intent flashing in his eyes.

The best way to deal with an opponent who is adept at scheming and plotting in the shadows is to deny him any time or environment to prepare, and to strike at his heart with overwhelming force, destroying him and his schemes completely.

Delaying will only allow the other side to perfect their trap.

However, another detail mentioned in Lin Yi's information also aroused Su Xiao's great interest - the ridiculously high premium of attribute potions in the Aisenra settlement!
This might just be background information for other contractors, but for him, an alchemist, it meant a huge opportunity.

Although he is currently in a mission world and cannot purchase materials, Su Xiao has a rich reserve of various materials in his own storage space.

Moreover, doesn't he have a "reliable" partner?
Su Xiao glanced at Caesar, who was furtively counting a pile of coins in the corner.

Money can move mountains, and it could even allow Caesar to unleash his potential beyond its limits.

He believed that as long as the right price was paid, Caesar could get you even the most outlandish things, like the loincloth of an ancient god.

This wasn't because Su Xiao trusted Caesar's character, but because he trusted Caesar's age-old greed for money.

A plan to exploit the exorbitant profits from pharmaceuticals, infiltrate and dismantle the group of violators from an economic perspective, and rapidly accumulate resources began to take shape in Su Xiao's mind.

Inside the stone house in Eisenla.

Sarah's negotiations with Mo Ying seem to have come to an end.

Mo Ying did not receive a promise from Sara to immediately join the joint operation. Sara said she needed time to consider and discuss with the team members.

This concerns the life and death of the entire squad, and she cannot act unilaterally.

Mo Ying didn't insist. After leaving a contact number, she left as she had come.

After seeing Mo Ying off, Sarah rubbed her temples, her face showing a hint of fatigue and seriousness.

Clearly, the information and suggestions brought by Mo Ying put her under tremendous pressure.

Neither getting caught up in the crackdown on Baiye nor facing the potential risks of refusing to cooperate are things she wants to see.

Before everyone could catch their breath, the knocking on the stone door started again.

This time, Sarah walked to the door herself and opened it with a hint of impatience.

However, the moment she saw who was coming from outside the door, she was clearly stunned for a moment, then her body tensed slightly, and her face showed a deeper fear than when she was facing Mo Ying.

Lin Yi's gaze also turned towards the doorway.

Standing there was a girl who looked to be only thirteen or fourteen years old. She had an adorable chubby face, big, clear eyes, and wore a fluffy dress. She looked completely harmless.

He sensed a very familiar quality in this little girl—an almost instinctive madness and a dangerous aura!
This aura is well hidden beneath a seemingly innocent exterior, yet like the forked tongue of a venomous snake, the occasional glimpses are enough to send chills down the spine of those with keen senses.

The chubby-faced little girl also noticed Lin Yi inside the room. Her gaze lingered on him for a moment, a hint of curiosity flashing in her big eyes, which then turned into an eager look, as if she had seen some interesting toy.

Sarah immediately stepped forward, completely blocking the doorway. She slightly raised her deep blue staff, and the sapphire at the tip of the staff began to gather a faint light, making no attempt to hide her vigilance and hostility.

"Say what you have to say, or get lost." Sarah's voice was icy cold, showing no mercy whatsoever, a stark contrast to her restraint when facing Mo Ying.

The chubby-faced little girl wasn't angry at Sarah's almost hostile attitude. Instead, she tilted her head, revealing a sweet smile that could melt ice and snow, and said in a clear, bell-like voice, "Sister Sarah, don't be so fierce. I'm not here to cause trouble."

She blinked her big eyes and said innocently, "Sphinx sent me. He asked you to come over, saying he has something important to discuss."

Sphinx, is he invited?
Upon hearing the name, Sarah's brows furrowed immediately, and her expression of apprehension deepened.

In these turbulent times, she really doesn't want to have too much to do with Sphinx.

This man is like a giant whirlpool; anyone or anything that gets close to him could be drawn into bottomless trouble, especially now that he has provoked that evil star from the Paradise of Reincarnation.

However, Sphinx is ultimately the overarching leader of the violators, possessing absolute power and influence. His personal invitation is, in a sense, an order.

If one were to refuse outright, one would undoubtedly offend the leader immediately, and subsequent troubles would likely follow.

Sarah's expression was a mix of emotions, clearly indicating that she was going through an intense internal struggle.

Agreeing means an uncertain future, with unpredictable fortune; refusing means imminent annihilation.

Both choices weighed heavily on her mind.

Finally, she took a deep breath, as if she had made up her mind.

“I understand,” Sarah said to the chubby-faced little girl, her tone softening slightly but still distant. “Tell me the location, we’ll be there shortly.”

"No need to trouble yourself, I'll take you there," the little girl said with a smile, as if she were simply leading the way to a pleasant tea party.

Sarah gave the little girl a deep look, but did not object.

She turned around and said to everyone in the room, including Lin Yi, "Pack your things, we'll go together."

She emphasized the word "together," clearly indicating that she was not comfortable going alone. Bringing the whole team would not only allow them to look after each other, but also serve as a statement of commitment.

Lin Yi felt a chill run down his spine, knowing that the crucial moment had arrived.

Meeting Sphinx is undoubtedly venturing into the lion's den, extremely risky, but also an excellent opportunity to obtain core intelligence.

He nodded calmly, indicating that he understood.

Meanwhile, in the eastern part of Eisenla, inside a quaint three-story castle that seems out of place with its surroundings.

Da da da……

The second hand of the pocket watch ticked rhythmically in the quiet room.

A man dressed in a well-tailored white suit, with his hair neatly combed and a meticulously trimmed short beard, was sitting behind a large mahogany desk.

Beside him sat a glass of rich red wine. Sunlight streamed through the stained-glass window, casting dappled shadows on his sharply defined profile, giving him an air of mature masculine charm and composure.

He is the Sphinx.

The owner of this castle, the overlord of the outlaw forces, is also the key figure who stirred up all this turmoil.

At this moment, he was engrossed in reading a thick book, seemingly oblivious to the uproar he had caused in the outside world. (End of Chapter)