Final Assessment

"One day!?"

Shen Lian's pupils contracted sharply, his face filled with disbelief.

But after a moment's thought, he understood Chu Sheng's plan.

He intended to use himself as bait.

After all, reaching the summit of the nine hundred and ninety-ninth step of the Ascension Platform in less than an hour was simply far too conspicuous.

Suppressing the turmoil in his heart, he lowered his voice and asked, "May I ask what grade of immortal bone you possess, Senior?"

"Immortal-grade."

Upon hearing this, Shen Lian became completely certain of his suspicions.

Immortal-grade immortal bones, no backing from a major sect, and such a resolute Dao heart—he was the ideal candidate for refining into a human pill.

Even so, one day was still far too exaggerated.

In Shen Lian's estimation, even if the Myriad Star Immortal Sect had truly set its sights on Chu Sheng, they could not possibly act the moment he entered the sect.

At the very least, they would wait several months, perhaps even years, before assigning him an external mission and transferring him to some desolate, remote star domain. Only then would they make their move, leaving no trace behind.

Still, even if Chu Sheng was being somewhat overly optimistic, the fact that he was willing to help was a good thing.

Shen Lian quietly took out a gleaming white jade talisman and slipped it into Chu Sheng's hand.

"The Secret Investigation Institute has already dispatched a Grade-A secret agent to stand by in the Eastern Star Sector. If you truly find concrete evidence, simply activate this item. That person will receive the signal and rush over to assist at once."

"If this case can truly be cracked, I will certainly do everything in my power to recommend you for the Secret Investigation Institute. Not only will you