Fire Apricot: Arthur, you really are a master negotiator (desperately calling Raccoon)
The tower of Nightless Sky still stands, almost unchanged from when Lin Yu last visited.
However, this is to be expected... after all, the Nightless Sky Family's manor has existed for a hundred years and has hardly undergone any major changes in its layout.
After the announcement, Lin Yu and Nightless Sky Fire Apricot quickly entered the tower and began climbing the stairs again.
"Looks like you're really something, Arthur. Many members of the Nightless Sky Family have never been here in their lives, or have only come once or twice," Nightless Sky Fire Apricot said as she climbed the stairs. "You've been here several times already..."
"Actually, before my Alchemy Talent was revealed, I had only been inside this tower twice."
Nightless Sky Fire Apricot spoke, Lin Yu casually remarked, "This might actually be a good thing."
"That's true..."
Nightless Sky Fire Apricot replied.
The two quickly arrived at the library door—before Nightless Sky Fire Apricot could knock, the door opened by itself.
"Squeak--!"
After the library door opened, Lin Yu and Nightless Sky Fire Apricot entered.
The internal layout has indeed undergone some changes.
When Lin Yu first came to this library, it was divided into aisles by rows of bookshelves, visually dividing the spacious room into different spaces.
But now...
All the bookshelves were placed against the wall, leaving a large open space in the center of the room.
However, the center of the room was not empty; instead, it was filled with perhaps hundreds of books, arranged at varying heights, either open or stacked.
Surrounding the books was Nightless Sky Yong Lian, who sat cross-legged in a white dress.
Her waterfall of black hair spread out on the ground like a blooming peony.
Hearing Lin Yu and Nightless Sky Fire Apricot enter, Nightless Sky Yong Lian slightly raised her eyes and gently turned a page of the book in her hand.
"You've arrived, Arthur..."
Lin Yu nodded slightly. "Yes, Your Family Head, I've arrived."
Nightless Sky Yong Lian seemed uninterested, remaining indifferent as ever.
"Whoosh..."
She turned another page in the book before slowly speaking.
What brings you here today?
Lin Yu looked at Nightless Sky Yong Lian and said softly, "Your Family Head, I'm here to investigate some things... some things related to A Luo."
"The person he came to the Barren Realm to investigate, the one who attacked A Luo right under your nose, I have found him and executed him."
Nightless Sky Yong Lian finally raised her head and looked at Lin Yu.
Her eyes were radiant, and her pupils seemed to hold a glimmer of starlight.
"Oh-really? That's great news... that madman is dead."
"However, it's a bit of a pity that I didn't do it myself... Tell me, did that guy die a painful death?"
Lin Yu shook his head. "I'm sorry, his strength was also extraordinary, and I couldn't hold back too much—so, let's just say he died cleanly and decisively."
"However, before he died, I told him A Luo's clue puzzle and its solution."
Upon hearing this, Nightless Sky Yong Lian nodded gently. "If A Luo knew, he would probably be happy."
"Anyway... you've worked hard, Arthur."
Lin Yu shook his head. "This is what I should do for A Luo... If it weren't for me, he wouldn't have investigated that guy and lost his life because of it."
Nightless Sky Yong Lian said softly, "But I believe... A Luo won't regret it."
"So... let's get back to the purpose of your trip—you said it was an investigation, what do you mean by that?"
Lin Yu said softly, "Because the murderer who killed A Luo is still a very important figure over there, and is a 'Player' who existed in the Previous Version, so I came here this time... to investigate the traces of that 'Player's' past activities."
"He has some skills that we need."
Nightless Sky Yong Lian narrowed her eyes slightly. "Oh? The 'Player' of the Previous Version... that seems like a long time ago."
"That was probably during the time when I was still active, right?"
Lin Yu nodded. "Yes, but... he probably doesn't have any connection with you—after all, if he had really met you, you should have recognized him before."
Nightless Sky Yong Lian shook her head. "It's not that absolute. You 'Player' are all very resourceful, and it's not surprising that some of you can fool me... Besides, the 'Player' from the Previous Version were all troublesome fellows."
At this point, Nightless Sky Yong Lian paused for a moment before continuing.
"So, what exactly do you mean by investigating the traces and techniques he left behind? Or, in other words, from which aspects do you plan to begin?"
"Since you've come to me, it proves that this matter is somehow related to me, right?"
Lin Yu nodded. "You're right, it is indeed related to you—based on our evidence, he should be connected to 'Supreme Evolution'."
As Lin Yu spoke, he directly brought up the matter of "Supreme Evolution".
Nightless Sky Yong Lian didn't react much, but casually turned another page of the book before saying, "Supreme Evolution... that was indeed a long time ago. That organization has been destroyed for a long time, and only some bored guys remain."
"However, it is true that you have come to me... because the destruction of the Supreme Evolution was indeed at my behest."
"It would be an exaggeration to say that I orchestrated the entire destruction of the 'Supreme Evolution,' but I was at least a 'major driving force.'"
"It was during this Company War that I came up with the idea of giving Paris a more important role—back then, he was still considered a 'young and promising' guy."
"Even before I was pregnant with Huo Le, I had already decided that this guy might be one of the successors I could leave to the next generation... Hehe, I'm pretty good at judging people."
Nightless Sky Yong Lian spoke slowly and deliberately, her tone and expression remaining relaxed.
Lin Yu said, "I see... Although I've heard about these things to some extent, and there are many rumors around that you were involved in orchestrating the destruction of the 'Supreme Evolution,' I wasn't really sure about it until you admitted it yourself..."
"I came to see you not so much because I thought you might know something, but rather because... I felt it was best to inform you and obtain your permission before investigating this matter."
Nightless Sky Yong Lian laughed.
"It's as if you wouldn't do it if I didn't permit it."
"You dared to act first and ask for permission later regarding the 'fear' last time, so why don't you dare to do it this time for the 'Supreme Evolution'?"
Lin Yu looked at Nightless Sky Yong Lian and said seriously, "Because I know that some parts of 'Supreme Evolution' are even more important than those related to 'Fear'."
When Lin Yu revealed this part, Nightless Sky Yong Lian's expression finally changed.
Her smile vanished instantly, and a faint air of authority appeared between her brows.
"So that's how it is... I thought you just wanted those 'Alchemy' techniques, or at most the 'Artificial Humans technology' in the hands of Paris and the Divine Power Group..."
"No wonder you came here to question me—you are indeed investigating some 'taboo' matters."
"Arthur... I'm satisfied with what you've done on several occasions, and considering you'll be assisting Huo Le in the future, I can pretend I didn't hear your request."
"Now, leave this place and forget about what you're investigating. This is the only advice I can give you."
"Nightless Sky Yong Lian said casually."
Lin Yu laughed, "That might be a bit difficult, Family Head... I didn't come here because I wanted to investigate myself, but because someone over there commissioned me—I'm not entirely free on the other side either."
"You should figure out how to resolve your request on the other side yourself. It shouldn't be too difficult for you," said Nightless Sky Yong Lian, still calmly. "'No results,' 'investigation obstructed'... whatever."
"Or, I could give you two scars; you could just tell them the truth, that it was my fault for not allowing it."
Nightless Sky Yong Lian spoke, she held the book in one hand and gently tapped her knee with the other.
Lin Yu nodded. "That's one way... but will you trust me?"
"After all, you just said—even if you told me not to investigate, I might not stop, right?"
Nightless Sky Yong Lian laughed.
"Hahaha, that's true... But when that time comes, I will kill you."
"However, regardless of whether you informed me beforehand, I will sense your approach to the Truth... Therefore, the only outcome of your investigation is that you die by my hand."
Lin Yu looked at her. "So... the technology related to Supreme Evolution has indeed fallen into your hands, is that right?"
"No, not really... but I won't explain any more. The more you know, the more likely you are to end up in a situation where I have no choice but to kill you," sighed Nightless Sky Yong Lian. "I value talent... and I don't want it to come to that."
Lin Yu looked at Nightless Sky Yong Lian: "But... this matter may also be related to A Luo's death."
Even if A Luo himself made this request, I would not allow it.
"Nightless Sky Yong Lian said with absolute certainty."
"Is that so? That's a real shame," Lin Yu paused for a moment before saying, "To be honest, I'll definitely continue to investigate secretly after I leave here, because I'm also very interested in this matter."
Nightless Sky Yong Lian raised an eyebrow. "You... do you really want to die that badly?"
"No," Lin Yu pointed to the Nightless Sky Fire Apricot beside him, "Because this guy will be my accomplice."
The silent Huo Xing from Nightless Sky Fire Apricot looked at Lin Yu in horror, her face showing a "What nonsense are you talking about?" expression.
"Hey, Arthur... are you serious? Is your way of trying to persuade your mother and negotiate with her announcing that you're going to drag me down with you?"
But...
To the surprise of Nightless Sky Fire Apricot.
After Lin Yu finished speaking, Nightless Sky Yong Lian did not show any anger or Killing Intent.
Instead, her tone softened.
"Interesting... Tell me, how exactly did you 'conspire'?"