The Trump Card

Luo Yan felt uneasy under Yang Lixie's gaze.

I glanced at his neck instinctively.

Then I looked out the window.

Huang Kun's company received 55% of the profits.

This was not the main reason why Luo Yan went to the banquet alone tonight.

His real target was Huang Yuanhang.

Yang Lixie had this plan after he learned about the relationship between Huang Yuanhang and Huang Kun.

He wanted to test Huang Yuanhang.

Let's assume Huang Yuanhang was the mastermind behind the Falcon Base incident.

Then test the waters.

This is something I learned from Zhao Xingcang during the day.

The result is obvious.

Huang Yuanhang was not the mastermind, but he was an accomplice.

Otherwise, after I said those two sentences...

I won't just let myself leave like that.

Those two sentences.

The first sentence is a probe to see if Huang Yuanhang is involved in the Falcon Base incident.

The second sentence is meant to make Huang Yuanhang misunderstand Luo Tianyi, and even misunderstand the relationship between Luo Tianyi and himself.

This ensures their own safety.

Yang Lixie said that.

Those two were brothers on the surface, but they often arm-wrestled in secret.

Therefore, Luo Tianyi was brought out.

Huang Yuanhang would be somewhat wary.

In addition, there was the first sentence used to probe.

This would make Huang Yuanhang feel like he couldn't figure out his own strengths and weaknesses.

in this case.

Huang Yuanhang will definitely remain inactive.

Because he couldn't figure out where he had heard that sentence from.

"Huang Yuanhang is indeed involved in this matter."

Luo Yan said softly.

And after returning to the Academy.

I contacted Di Zheng immediately.

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Inside a plain white room.

There was a black chessboard on the table.

On the chessboard.

Clearly defined by black and white.

Two-colored chess pieces, locked in fierce combat.

But there was only one person who could play chess.

This is a young woman.

Her long, smooth hair cascaded down her shoulders.

She had a bare face and wore no makeup.

Yet it possesses a charm that stirs the heart.

She played chess alone.

One person plays two roles.

Fighting against oneself.

The battle raged on, with neither side gaining a clear advantage.

Sudden.

The door was pushed open with a bang.

Someone rushed in, their voice trembling with tears, saying, "Sister Guan Qi, Susu is dead."

It was another woman.

They were dressed lightly.

She wore a red tank top and shorts, and her hair was tied in a high ponytail.

He was dashing and spirited.

But now, his eyes are bloodshot.

The woman known as Guan Qi ignored him and placed her white piece down.

One move to Da Long.

The universe is clearly defined.

The outcome is already decided.

Only then did she let out an "Ah".

He turned to look at the woman with the high ponytail.

Her pretty face looked blank.

My reaction was a beat too slow.

"Hong Yue, what did you say?"

The girl named Hong Yue was not surprised by the absent-mindedness of the aloof woman in front of her.

He then repeated it again.

Guan Qi with an "Oh".

Then he said coldly, "Assassin, assassin. If you enter this line of work, you must be prepared to be killed."

Hong Yue clenched her fist and said, "Miss Guan Qi, I want to avenge Susu!"

"No."

Guan Qi said slowly and deliberately, "Every profession has its own rules, and assassins are no exception."

"We can kill for money, we can kill to protect the organization, but we cannot act on emotion and kill to avenge our comrades."

"Moreover, the Security Department has been keeping a close eye on us lately."

"Miss Ye has already instructed us to 'suspend operations' during this period."

"Susu took on private work, which violated orders first."

"If I let you go and seek revenge again..."

"Wouldn't that create chaos?"

Hong Yue bit her lower lip lightly. "Susu has her reasons."

Guan Qi tidied up the chessboard. "Who doesn't have one?"

"Get out of here, and don't act on your own."

Hong Yue sighed and nodded.

After Guan Qi was left alone in the room.

She turned on her computer, looked up, and stared blankly.

A moment later.

"Oh," she said, "I remember now, Susu is working for the Huang family tonight."

She started typing on the keyboard.

"Did you go to Junhao Club?"

Guan Qi was busy for a while.

They hacked into the security system of the Junhao Club.

A moment later.

An image appeared on the screen.

This footage was captured by surveillance cameras inside the banquet hall.

Guan Qi watched quietly.

Watch as Luo Yan slaughtered his way through them one by one.

Watch how the assassin disguised as a waitress died.

The image freezes.

On the screen, Luo Yan's Primal Energy surged, and a humanoid phantom appeared.

"This is?"

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Two days later.

That afternoon.

Inside the Training Hall.

Wei Fenghua coughed twice, nodded, and said, "Let's begin."

Luo Yan then activated the ' Observing Mountains and Seas ' technique, causing his Primal Energy to surge.

A human-shaped phantom naturally emerged from the bright yellow light.

The illusory figure had a relatively clear outline, but apart from the brown armor with gold trim, the rest was quite blurry.

This tall figure exuded an aura of metal, conveying the imposing, solid, and heavy presence of a towering mountain.

"This..."

Wei Fenghua asked in surprise, "When did this appear?"

Luo Yan said, "Recently."

Then he used Mystic Art, forming hand seals to release the 'black rope'.

The originally pitch-black and ethereal rope now had a faint golden luster, making it look like a rope cast from an alloy.

Luo Yan punched the training stake a few more times.

The phantom figure followed along, attacking the same target as Luo Yan.

Wei Fenghua circled Luo Yan twice, carefully examining the illusory figure.

After a moment of deep thought.

He said, "Could this be... the primordial spirit?"

Upon hearing this, Luo Yan found it surreal.

He thought about it for two days.

I decided to consult Wei Fenghua after all.

Take a look at what your own phantom image is.

That's why it's being displayed here.

But now, Wei Fenghua is actually calling it 'primordial spirit'.

Isn't that something that only exists in novels?

Wei Fenghua smiled and said, "It's not what you think."

"The 'primordial spirit' I'm referring to is information about the qualitative change in Primal Energy recorded on a Stone Tablet in the 'Ruins of Return'."

"As you know, when we cultivate Visualization Technique and reach a certain level, corresponding phenomena and phantom images will appear."

"That is the manifestation of the core of Primal Energy."

"And the 'primordial spirit' is a product that only emerges from a qualitative change in Primal Energy."

Wei Fenghua also activated ' Observing Mountains and Seas ', and instantly, within the Bright Yellow Light, phantom images of thousands of mountains and an endless sea appeared.

"As you can see, these weather phenomena, these phantom images."

"It belongs to a passive presentation."

"They won't bring us any benefit."

"But the 'primordial spirit' is different; it can grant a certain enhancement, which corresponds to the attributes of the cultivation technique."

"At the same time, it seems to possess a certain degree of intelligence, enabling it to coordinate attacks."

"Furthermore, it grows along with its owner."

"It's like the owner's second soul, so calling it 'primordial spirit' is actually quite fitting."

Wei Fenghua coughed twice and chuckled, "According to the inscription on that Stone Tablet, when a 'primordial spirit' grows to a certain stage, it may acquire its own name."

"If you can know its name, you will gain even greater power."

Luo Yan was taken aback.

This illusory figure might actually have its own name?

Wei Fenghua withdrew his Primal Energy and then said seriously, "However, you'd better not reveal it lightly."

"Normally, we can use the original meteorological ghost image as a cover."

"At crucial moments, it will transform into a 'primordial spirit' to coordinate the attack."

"This way, you'll have another trump card up your sleeve."