Lin Yu: Could someone actually attack the others in Order?

Within the City That Never Sleeps, most master Alchemy, in addition to having a specialized "Alchemy Lineage," also possess a particular alchemical field that they are proficient in, categorized by its application attributes, based on their interests or mentorship.

For example, "Alchemical Creation," "practical Alchemy," "alchemy research and development," etc.

Each of these categories has further subdivisions.

And through this Notebook, Lin Yu could easily deduce...

The area of expertise that Nightless Sky Yong Shang is best at is collecting various Forbidden Alchemy.

This is a rather niche area in the City That Never Sleeps.

The reason for its niche status is also obvious...

"Forbidden Alchemy" is called "forbidden" because these Alchemy are not only extremely dangerous and have stringent requirements, but also pose a threat to the practitioner...

More importantly, they are illegal.

Whether it's the laws of the City That Never Sleeps, the consensus among the Noble, or the regulations of the Three Great Corporations, all of these Alchemy are listed as "illegal and prohibited."

Such research, which is forbidden by city law, family law, and company law, is only ventured into by Direct Lineage descendants of Royal Nobles like Nightless Sky Yong Shang.

Even Concubine-born of Nightless Sky Huo Ming, isn't high enough—she kept her research on the "Hand of Alchemy" a secret.

This is also why Why Nightless Sky Huo Ming has been unable to succeed for so long.

Certainly...

The differences in their Alchemy talent and knowledge base are also crucial.

"In short, we should soon see Nightless Sky Huo Ming complete the 'Hand of Alchemy' ritual," Lin Yu, crossing his arms behind his head. "This ritual seems to be quite powerful... maybe Nightless Sky Huo Ming will become an Alchemy Genius or something."

"If only this ritual were that powerful. If Huo Ming could become a genius in the field of alchemy, maybe Mother would pass the title of 'Chosen of Wisdom' to her," said Nightless Sky Fire Apricot, clasping her hands together. "Alas... this is probably just my unrealistic fantasy, but I really hope it can Make It Real."

Lin Yu looked at Nightless Sky Fire Apricot: "It sounds like you're not completely ignorant about the 'Hand of Alchemy' ritual, are you?"

"Forbidden Alchemy sounds quite interesting, so I looked into it," Nightless Sky Fire Apricot sighed. "Anyway, this ritual is quite helpful for Sister Huo Ming... It can indeed grant a higher alchemical affinity and increase Alchemy Energy resistance, so it's actually quite powerful."

"However, it's impossible to truly transform her into a genius in the field of alchemy."

Nightless Sky Fire Apricot spoke, Lin Yu became somewhat curious.

Why do you say that?

Nightless Sky Fire Apricot pointed to her head.

"While the body's affinity and capacity to absorb Alchemy Energy are important, what truly tests one's Alchemy skills is the 'mind'... comprehension, Memory, calculation ability, logical thinking, imagination..."

"Sufficient Alchemy Affinity will only turn one into a top researcher or warrior; true Alchemy Master rely on 'knowledge' and 'creativity'."

Lin Yu sighed as he listened to Nightless Sky Fire Apricot.

Are you trying to imply that your sister, Nightless Sky Huo Ming, is stupid?

"At least in the field of alchemy, yes," Nightless Sky Fire Apricot sighed, "That's why I said, if the 'Creator' of 'Supreme Evolution' truly possessed extremely high Alchemy skills, he couldn't have ended up being besieged and killed by the Five Great Families or forced to fake his death."

"Alchemy masters may have some clueless fools, but someone who can become a master in the field of alchemy must first and foremost possess an extraordinary mind, and would never allow things to become so messy."

Lin Yu nodded. "Yes, that's what I think too..."

Nightless Sky Fire Apricot looked at Lin Yu: "You also think that 'The Creator' was an 'organization' back then, right?"

Clearly, the views she expressed in her conversation with Omia Bosen were her true opinions and not merely part of a negotiation strategy.

However, Lin Yu was not as certain as Nightless Sky Fire Apricot.

"That might be one possibility... but I actually lean more towards the other possibilities you mentioned back then."

Nightless Sky Fire Apricot had a good memory. Although it was just an exaggerated example she made casually at the time, she still understood what Lin Yu meant.

"You mean 'an ancient monster that has lived for hundreds of years' or 'someone from Other Worlds '... Arthur, I was almost joking!"

Lin Yu shook his head. "I don't think it's a joke... Nightless Sky Fire Apricot, you may have already realized that there is actually a group that fits both of these criteria—from Other Worlds, and with a different time flow than yours..."

"At the same time, he can freely enter and exit the Barren Realm, and can even master many technologies that do not exist in your realm."

Upon hearing Lin Yu's words, Nightless Sky Fire Apricot realized what was happening.

"Oh, you mean... a 'Player' like you guys, right?"

Lin Yu nodded.

"Yes, don't forget... the reason I'm investigating 'Supreme Evolution' is because someone in our organization who was suspected of having a cooperative relationship with 'Supreme Evolution' just died. That's why we suspect that perhaps 'Supreme Evolution's' Authority Technology and similar technologies he once possessed are of the same origin."

"At first, I didn't understand why he would get involved with 'Supreme Evolution'... But what if 'The Creator' himself was also a 'Player' who was active in the Barren Realm a whole version earlier than me?"

"That explains a lot of questions, doesn't it... and makes a lot of things make sense."

Nightless Sky Fire Apricot exclaimed in surprise, "Wow, now that you mention it, it really is... Arthur, your mind works really fast!"

Lin Yu gently shook his head. "No, it's just that I'm more familiar with the ecosystem among 'Player' than you are, so it's easier for me to think of this... Besides, I was actually inspired by someone else."

As Lin Yu spoke, he pulled up a message from Fu Luo on his Communicator.

It contains a lot of information about the crime scene investigation and various chains of evidence.

None of that matters, what matters is...

Fu Luo's inferences and suggestions.

"Firstly, the Creator might be a 'previous version' Player, or at least a 'Player' who has mastered a large number of extraordinary technologies from Other Worlds."

Secondly, this Murder Case may have been committed by a previous version of "Player" who possessed extraordinary technologies from Other Worlds. There is a possibility that members of "Copper Furnace" were involved, or that an NPC with ties to them was involved.

"Thirdly, the victims were all people associated with 'Supreme Evolution,' so the murderer must have a very direct connection with the 'Creator.'"

"Therefore, I suggest you pay attention to two points: the connection between the 'Secretary,' the 'Creator,' and the murderer in this case; and the 'extraordinary technology from beyond the Barren Realm's used by the murderer and the other two."

Clearly, Fu Luo, who was investigating the case at the Nightless Sky Family, deduced a conclusion that was very close to the Truth based on the limited clues and indirect traces, as well as his Profession Detective instincts.

Looking at this analysis, Nightless Sky Fire Apricot sighed once again.

"Wow, that's impressive..." Sherlock —this guy may seem a bit eccentric, but in the realm of 'investigating' the Truth behind events, he's practically 'terrifying'.

"So... should we continue our investigation in this direction?"

Lin Yu nodded. "Of course, the reason we're meeting up with Nightless Sky Huo Ming next is also for this... Besides waiting for that 'Creator,' who's probably Impostor, to come knocking on our door with new clues, we also need Nightless Sky Huo Ming's help to assist us in conducting further investigations in the Great Wilderness."

"After all, many traces of 'Player' activity from the Previous Version are hard to find in the City That Never Sleeps, but they might still remain in this Great Wilderness —moreover, we've already investigated most of the locations related to 'Supreme Evolution' in the City That Never Sleeps, while there are still quite a few places to go in this Great Wilderness."

As Lin Yu spoke, Nightless Sky Fire Apricot raised an eyebrow.

"You haven't finished investigating the entire city that City That Never Sleeps?"

"My companions should be nearing the end," Lin Yu said, pausing for a moment, "If... nothing unexpected happens."

Although Lin Yu had a bad feeling as he said this, he didn't take it to heart.

After all... what other unexpected things could happen?

This time, "Order" has deployed almost its most elite and luxurious team configuration without deploying "Tier 4" members!

Moreover, they also have the covert support of two Royal Nobles Family Head, Joe Solence and Nightless Sky Yong Lian...

"If anything were to go wrong, that would be a miracle."

"Could it be that someone could launch a preemptive attack on them and succeed?"

"Xi Ba... So you guys were attacked too!"

Two blocks outside the Inner City building of the Divine Power Group, "Good Night," supported by Xiao Nian, arrived at the back of a rented large alchemy transport vehicle. Seeing the other "Order" members, who were also injured to varying degrees and were queuing up to receive "Loquat Candy" treatment, her resentment instantly dissipated.

After obtaining the item from the mysterious man who claimed to be the "Creator," "Good Night" was not immediately let go.

He was hung in that small, dark room under the Divine Power Group for an unknown amount of time before being discovered and rescued by "Xiao Nian," who rushed over.

There was no timekeeping for the Good Night, but anyway, it was already dark when we came out.

Therefore, Good Night actually harbored some resentment towards not being rescued or supported—even though he was also afraid that other members of "Order" would come to his rescue only to fall into an ambush...

But the fact that no one ever came to his rescue made Good Night feel somewhat abandoned.

Now, seeing "Ren Gu" lying on a stretcher drinking sugar water, "Dionysus" fast asleep with his hands bandaged, and "Paper Kite" once again bandaged up like a pig's head...

That made Good Night feel much better instantly.

Being hung upside down is also very uncomfortable...

But he didn't suffer any real harm!