The scroll was densely packed with records of major events in South City over the past several centuries, along with certain unknown secrets.
Lin Taichu's gaze moved swiftly across the scroll as he searched for information related to the President. Finally, in the middle of the scroll, he found a vague passage:
"South City's ruler is neither king nor emperor, hidden among the common people and concealed within human hearts. He is ever-changing and impossible to track. Though he possesses the power to reach the heavens and penetrate the earth, he rarely shows himself. Everyone knows him as the President, yet no one knows his true identity."
The record was exceedingly vague, yet Lin Taichu's heartbeat quickened. He continued reading, hoping to find more clues:
"The President's name is known in every corner of South City, yet his true form is like that of a ghost, never seen by anyone. There have been rumors that the President possesses a mysterious Dharma Artifact capable of controlling people's hearts and even altering a person's memories. This artifact is called the Illusory Heart Mirror, and it is the symbol of the President's power."
Lin Taichu frowned tightly, realizing that this so-called Illusory Heart Mirror might be directly tied to the President's danger. He continued reading, hoping to find more information about the Dharma Artifact:
"The Illusory Heart Mirror is said to have been forged by an enlightened master from ancient times and contains immensely powerful Mental Power. The mirror can reflect the deepest, truest desires within a person's heart and create illusions based on those desires, causing people to become lost in them and unable to break free. It was through this Dharma Artifact that the President controlled many important figures in South City, thereby securing his position."
A chill rose in Lin