A cold, mature female voice with a faint metallic edge rang directly in his mind.
"My lord, is there anything to report?"
Here it comes.
"Madame Hong, I successfully infiltrated Shrek Academy."
"There are several promising talents here with exceptional gifts, especially the one named Tang San. He has Twin Martial Souls and is a target worth developing."
He first tossed out some inconsequential intelligence as a prelude.
Then, his tone shifted.
"However, Madame, I discovered an unexpected situation."
"A new woman has arrived at the academy."
"I can't see through her strength, but she gives me a... very dangerous feeling."
"She seems to have an unusual interest in the new students we recruited this time."
The other end of the mental link fell silent for a moment.
Then another cold voice sounded, carrying an unquestionable command.
Damn it, I'll kill you sooner or later.
"Find out who she is."
"Take this Shadow Thorn."
"If she is one of us, it will resonate."
"If she isn't..."
"You know what to do."
As soon as the words fell.
A wisp of black mist, thinner than a strand of hair, slowly seeped out from the badge in Han Yuchen's hand.
The black mist swirled in his palm, condensing into an almost invisible black needle that glimmered with an eerie light.
Then it vanished from sight.
Huh? Me?
You want a kid like me to assassinate a monster who might be a Titled Douluo?
Even heartless capitalists aren't this ruthless.
Han Yuchen cursed wildly in his heart, but his mental fluctuations remained incomparably resolute.
"Yes, I guarantee I'll complete the mission!"
He severed the communication.
Han Yuchen toyed with the badge, now once again utterly ordinary, and a cold sneer curled across his lips.
A probe?
Madame Hong, Madame Hong... you probably had