CHAPTER 628: CHAPTER 627: EVE

So, what you’re saying is we need someone to take the heat, right?

Zeng Haoyang’s reasoning seemed quite plausible to Lu Zixun.

Though Lu Zixun wanted to severely deal with Crimson, this undeserved blame was irritating him to no end.

Indeed, there was wisdom to the saying that the less you know, the happier you live.

Looking at the obviously gloomy Lu Zixun, Zeng Haoyang couldn’t help shaking his head, still such a child at heart—there are two sides to everything; not everything is necessarily a bad thing.

"Demon Country can leverage this to unveil Crimson’s true face. Usually, Demon Country keeps a low profile and their base is not in the Crimson Land, so Crimson can’t do anything to it like what happened to the Chi Family. This means..."

"Demon Country will be able to exercise a certain degree of influence amongst the Spiritual Ability Users."

Having returned to Demon Country to learn from his experiences, Lu Zixun pondered Zeng Haoyang’s words and found them quite reasonable.

Why was it that whenever there was a controversy surrounding Lu Zixun, once it was posted, people on the Night Language Forum acted as if they were injected with adrenaline, rushing to voice their opinions with their keyboards?

It’s because the Spiritual Ability Users have a distinct bias against the Demon Clan.

This prejudice wasn’t formed overnight but was the result of someone’s constant guidance.

Even the educational materials within the Crimson Land portrayed the Demon Clan as villains.

But it would be interesting if the "villains" of Demon Country were the ones to expose Crimson once their façade crumbled.

With that in mind, Lu Zixun called for Shadow.

...

"Director Liao, have you heard about the little girl the deputy director brought back recently?"

During the break, Liao Fan, who was quietly having lunch, listened as Ye Hua gossiped about the events occurring at the base.

Despite Liao Fan’s expressionless face giving the impression of disinterest, he was secretly thrilled.

Isn’t this like someone bringing you a pillow as you’re dozing off?

Ye Hua didn’t notice Liao Fan’s disinterest, becoming even more enthusiastic: "I heard that the girl’s identity is quite significant, the deputy director even intends to take her as an apprentice—a G-level Spiritual Ability User’s apprentice, I’m so jealous."

"What’s there to be jealous of?"

Casually dismissing it, Liao Fan disinterestedly said: "As the saying goes, a master can only show you the path—it’s personal practice that makes you really great. Whatever you do, you have to depend on yourself."

"That’s true, if the deputy director took me as an apprentice, I’d probably be kicked out within a month."

Ye Hua, who acknowledged his modest talents, nodded in agreement.

After break ended, Liao Fan went back to his research in the lab.

However, this time was different; not two hours passed before he left the laboratory and headed to the storeroom.

The little girl had supposedly returned to the talent-testing room that afternoon, and he could see her on his way to the storeroom.

And Liao Fan decided to go have a look.

"What a shame for such a little girl to have lost her family at such a young age."

"Yes, if not for the deputy director’s specific request, I would have wanted to take her as my apprentice."

"Talent like hers really is enviable."

Liao Fan, who "coincidentally" passed by, kept his expression unchanged as if he hadn’t heard a thing.

"Hey, Xiao Fan."

Liao Fan was quite well-known within the base, and someone immediately called out to him.

He stopped and looked towards the caller—it was Cai Xiyu, a researcher of the Genetic Optimization Formula.

"Director Cai, what’s up?"

Liao Fan, always polite to his seniors, greeted him with a smile.

"Going to get more materials? I’m not criticizing you, but you stay in the lab too much, you should get out more."

Cai Xiyu came straight over and, shaking his head, pulled Liao Fan to a window that overlooked a little girl being tested within.

Just a glance was enough for Liao Fan to confirm that the girl was Chi Yan.

Lord Xun really is Lord Xun, Liao Fan thought to himself.

He stood quietly by Chi Yan, watching the testing without a word.

At Liao Fan’s reticent personality, Cai Xiyu sighed silently.

Had it not been for Wang Zhenxiong putting in a good word, he wouldn’t have been so friendly with Liao Fan.

Yet after some time, Cai Xiyu came to realize Liao Fan truly had talent, and he began to appreciate his abilities.

With that in mind, Cai Xiyu quietly took out a badge and handed it to Liao Fan, saying it was mandatory for research personnel at the base to wear.

...

"Lord Xun, it’s confirmed. The little girl in Base 07 is Chi Yan."

"Mhm."

Nodding slightly, Lu Zixun put down the document in his hands: "What do you mean by Base 07?"

"Liao Fan told me their current base is called 07, mainly responsible for research on the Genetic Optimization Formula."

"The head of Base 07, they call him deputy director; he’s a G-level Spiritual Ability User with an unknown identity."

Base 07, does that mean there are six other bases ahead of it?

A deep look flashed in Lu Zixun’s eyes as he leaned back and said indifferently: "Prepare for action, and don’t let a single one escape. Capture them alive if possible."

"Yes, Lord Xun!"

Even Shadow, who was usually composed, had a tremble in his voice. It seemed that Demon Country indeed needed a battle.

After reviewing the documents again, and upon seeing a particular record, the corner of Lu Zixun’s mouth lifted slightly.

[Chi Yan had an exceptional talent for concealing her presence when she was younger, but later, there was no more news of her.]

This talent was likely the reason Chi Yan survived the massacre of the Chi Family.

So Chi Yan should know who was behind the massacre, right?

Thinking this, the very pleased Lu Zixun contacted Qing Yuanyang.

"Lord Xun, what’s the matter?"

On the phone, Qing Yuanyang’s tone was all business, suggesting someone was listening in.

"Nothing, just missing you. When are you free for dinner?"

Looking at Leng Siyu sitting across from him, Qing Yuanyang smiled faintly: "Sure, I’ll finish up here and we can have dinner together later? Let’s go to your brother-in-law’s place."

"No problem, contact me when you’re ready."

After hanging up, Qing Yuanyang turned to Leng Siyu: "Continue, please."

"We would like to join Order. What are the requirements?"

Leng Siyu, previously aligned with Gu Beihan’s faction, now expressed a wish to join Order—anyone would suspect there was an issue.

Especially after Qing Yuanyang had just been betrayed by a Believer.

But Qing Yuanyang, now more mature after that incident, still wore a benevolent smile: "Anyone with a heart for justice can join Order..."

Pausing briefly, Qing Yuanyang stood up and extended his hand: "Mr. Leng, Order welcomes you."