**Chapter 67: Don't Worry, He's Much More Reliable Than You Guys**

**Chapter 67: Don't Worry, He's Much More Reliable Than You Guys**

Starlight had come every year in the past. In her memory, the thing she looked forward to most as a child was attending the opening ceremony of "Samaritan's Embrace," because only then could she see the Superheroes who only appeared on television.

"I didn't expect that after just one year, when I attend this gathering again, everything would be different from before," Starlight remarked from the side.

"Actually, that's quite normal, because only by standing at a higher place can you see more things."

Xia Shang and Starlight walked side-by-side on the gravel path.

"But I'd rather go back to when I was a child. At least back then, people's faith was still pure and sacred. Now, all that's left here are lies and ignorance," Starlight said. She had changed back into her original suit, and the reason was quite ironic.

That reason was that according to Vought's research and evidence gathering, Starlight's new suit not only failed to attract male support but also drew strong opposition from some families due to being overly revealing. There was nothing Vought could do but have Starlight change back into her old suit.

"In my opinion, this gathering has never changed. The only thing that's changed is you."

"Your words sound very philosophical. I guess you don't believe in God," Starlight said with a smile.

Xia Shang nodded slightly and smiled, "Yes, I only believe in myself."

While they were chatting.

The staff responsible for setting up the Assembly Site saw the two of them and enthusiastically greeted Xia Shang.

"Hey, Mr. Jervis, Deputy Manager, good morning! Hope you have a good time."

"You too, buddy."

After speaking, the staff member hurried away. After all, the event had just begun, and they still had a lot to do.

"How come I feel like you're more popular than me?" Starlight said jokingly.

"Because you can't make them lose their jobs, but I can."

Xia Shang's dark humor made Starlight burst out laughing, but she quickly realized they were in a public place, so she had to suppress her laughter and said, "No wonder Ashley Barrett is always so popular."

Just then, Xia Shang inadvertently spotted a familiar figure in the crowd.

"Excuse me, I need to leave for a moment."

"Okay."

Xia Shang returned to the car, picked up the clothes he had prepared earlier, and found a secluded corner. After confirming there were no cameras or Homelander's signal nearby, he transformed into Yuuji and returned to the Market.

At this time, Billy had not left. Their purpose for coming to this gathering was to kidnap Ezekiel, because the express package they found in the girl's Room suggested that Ezekiel definitely knew a lot of insider information about Vought International.

But after Billy's reconnaissance, he found that the internal security measures at the Assembly Site were extremely strict, making it almost impossible to kidnap Ezekiel.

Just as he was thinking about how to approach Ezekiel, Xia Shang appeared silently behind him.

The moment Xia Shang's right hand touched Billy's shoulder, Billy didn't hesitate to grab Xia Shang's right hand and instinctively used the military grappling technique. However, as Xia Shang exerted strength with his hand, Billy found he couldn't budge the arm on his shoulder.

He even felt like his shoulder was about to be crushed.

"Don't be nervous, it's me. I've met Hughie."

"It's you!" Billy immediately stopped resisting, because he understood that someone who could instantly kill Translucent could also instantly kill him.

He turned his head to look at Xia Shang. This was the first time he had seen Xia Shang, and just as he had imagined, Xia Shang's appearance was unremarkable, without any distinguishing features. To describe him in one word, he had a 'passerby face'.

"I know you want to ask who I am. Sorry, that question is meaningless," Xia Shang said expressionlessly.

"How did you find us?" Billy asked, frowning.

He even suspected he had a tracker installed on him.

"I know you have the video that can threaten Ezekiel. Come with me, I'll take you to see him." Xia Shang didn't answer his question but instead led him to Ezekiel, who was giving a passionate speech on stage.

Below the stage, it was currently packed with Christian followers.

"You're not planning to question Ezekiel right here, are you? He'll definitely have those armed thugs at the entrance point their guns at us and say we're terrorists trying to disrupt the gathering." While Billy was speaking, Mother's Milk and the others moved closer to him.

"Mr. Mystery." Hughie hadn't expected Xia Shang to appear beside Billy.

"Hold on, wait until his speech is over."

Xia Shang's gaze remained fixed on Ezekiel.

It must be said, Ezekiel's speech skills were quite good. His words were highly inflammatory. His mission was to make the audience believe that Supes were children chosen by God, thereby solidifying the status of Supes in people's minds, while also emphasizing the special nature of Vought International.

"Why can Homelander fly? What about A-Train? Why can he run so fast?" As he spoke, Ezekiel spread his arms. Under the gaze of the followers below the stage, his arms stretched out like rubber.

This instantly triggered screams from the followers.

"How can I hold the whole world in my loving embrace? Why were we chosen? Because of God, because we were born with his strength, because we believe!" Ezekiel's speech was very successful.

Intense applause immediately erupted below the stage.

"Give me the video, and I'll give you the information you want." Xia Shang took out a Diamond Entry Pass that allowed for a private meeting with Ezekiel.

This type of pass sold for as much as fifteen thousand US Dollars to the public, but since Xia Shang was a Vought International executive, he could easily obtain some whenever he wanted.

Hughie took out his phone and looked at Billy with some hesitation.

Seeing Billy nod.

Only then did Hughie bring up the video on his phone and hand it to Xia Shang.

"Wait."

Xia Shang took Hughie's phone and walked towards Ezekiel's Locker Room.

Watching his retreating back, Mother's Milk said with a worried expression, "Is that guy reliable? He always comes and goes without a trace. If he runs off, we won't be able to find him at all."

"Don't worry, he's much more reliable than you guys," Billy said, adjusting the sunglasses on his nose.

On the other side, Xia Shang had already arrived at Ezekiel's Locker Room using the Diamond Entry Pass in his hand.

"Oh, buddy, you've come at a really inconvenient time. I was just about to go to a Prayer Meeting. If you're willing to wait, it's best to stay here for an hour," Ezekiel said while a makeup artist touched up his makeup.

The Prayer Meeting he mentioned was where a group of people would gather in a circle and tell Ezekiel about their troubles in life. Ezekiel would then help them answer questions in the name of God. This was a long-running Vought program, and most of the people chosen were temporary actors paid two hundred US Dollars an hour.

(End of Chapter)