Seeing that Ling Yi remained silent, Shen Ling glanced at the rearview mirror and continued, "Perhaps you need a helper."
Ling Yi definitely needs a helper; he's completely clueless right now.
But it's so hard to trust someone right now.
"The task on the Dark Web was posted a week ago, which means that this red USB drive appeared around you within about a week."
Shen Ling knew that if she wanted Ling Yi to believe her and if she wanted to survive tonight, she had to show some skill.
What she is most confident in is her brain.
"Go on."
"If you have no recollection of this USB drive, then someone must have secretly placed it there."
"When you get back, you can check your pockets, backpack, or handbag."
Ling Yi nodded.
Looks like I'll have to go back to my rented apartment.
"Drive to my house. You should know where it is, right?"
"Know!"
As soon as Shen Ling finished speaking, she felt the thin threads binding her body loosen considerably.
Especially the line around my neck, it's almost Perception now.
She found this method hard to understand, and had no idea how Ling Yi had managed to do it.
But as a smart person, she knew what to ask and what not to ask.
The car was still running, so Shen Ling released the handbrake, shifted gears, and drove the car out of the parking space.
They then drove towards Ling Yi's residential area.
"Can I make a phone call? I have two companions with me. If I disappear, they'll think I'm trying to pocket the entire commission."
"They'll definitely come looking for you; I need to keep them calm first."
Shen Ling asked as she drove.
"No need," Ling Yi said coldly.
Those two people were just killed by Ling Yi.
If you're here to kill me, then you should be prepared to be killed.
If it weren't for Shen Ling being useful to him, he would have died long ago.
Ling Yi had never even considered the incredible existence of the Ga people before.
But now it's going very smoothly for me.
Shen Ling's phone was actually on the phone stand, and the page displayed was the mission interface for Ling Yi on the Dark Web.
The number of assassins accepting the mission has now decreased from 31 to 29.
There was no doubt that his two companions were dead.
How exactly did Ling Yi manage to do that?
From the moment they appeared until they parted, only a few minutes had passed.
The key point is that Ling Yi never left his sight.
"Does Ling Yi have other accomplices?"
This is the only possibility Shen Ling can think of right now.
However, when Ling Yi brought Shen Ling back to the rented apartment, they were met with a complete mess.
"It seems other assassins have been here. The USB drive is the key to this mission. Before finding it, few other assassins will target you."
Ling Yi nodded. "Rarely, but that doesn't mean none."
Weren't those two assassins the ones who attacked me first?
After all, everyone has different ideas.
But at this moment, Ling Yi's expression was extremely ugly and filled with anger.
Within the Perception range of the Spirit Detection Technique, more than 20 red dots had appeared around us without us even realizing it.
Moreover, red dots continued to appear within Ling Yi's Perception range.
Some of these people are next door, some are upstairs or downstairs.
There are a few more in the stairwell.
However, they are now all Entanglement Technique.
As long as it appears within his Perception range, Ling Yi will casually cast Entanglement Technique.
"Can the Dark Web detect the life and death of you assassins?" Ling Yi asked.
"No, I know what you want to ask. If any other assassin is killed, nearby assassins can report it immediately."
"Reporting will earn you some points, which can be used to increase the assassin's level. The higher the level, the higher the level of missions you can accept."
Ling Yi nodded, indicating that he had learned something new.
"Aren't you going to look for the USB drive again?" Shen Ling asked.
Ling Yi shook his head. His house was only so big, and West City was clearly visible.
If there really was a USB drive, those assassins would have taken it long ago.
Shen Ling had obviously thought of this as well.
"If the USB drive has already been taken, then you're really in trouble."
With the USB drive taken away, half the mission is complete; the other half is to kill Ling Yi.
That's why Shen Ling said that.
Ling Yi sat down on the sofa, his face extremely gloomy.
If he were an ordinary person, he would have no choice but to accept his fate.
But he has a cheat code; he's a Magic Mage.
Although she is only a plant-type Magic Mage, she still possesses extremely strong destructive power.
The combination of Spirit Detection Technique and Entanglement Technique is simply the perfect pairing.
Ling Yi checked the system interface.
His eyes suddenly brightened a bit.
In just a short Kung Fu Hustle, my reputation points increased to over 3,000.
Ling Yi hesitated for a moment, then began to upgrade his skills.
Entanglement Technique, Spirit Detection Technique, and Magic Apprentice levels have all reached level 5.
The magic's range reached a radius of 700 meters.
Ling Yi's body underwent two more enhancements.
Ling Yi now feels like he could kill a bull with a single punch.
Ling Yi's physical strength is now equivalent to five times that of an ordinary person.
Even without magic, Ling Yi is no longer weak.
[Ding, host's Magic Apprentice level has been detected as 5. Do you wish to spend 100 reputation points to learn a new spell?]
"Yes!"
[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have learned the magic: Wood Spirit Shield!]
[Name: Ling Yi ]
[Occupation: Plant-Type Magic Mage ]
[Level: Apprentice Magic Apprentice Level 5 (500 Reputation Points are required to level up)]
[magic]
{1. Entanglement Technique Level 5: After casting, it directly Entanglement the target, rendering them unable to move. Cast range: 700m. Can be activated by chanting (can be upgraded by consuming 600 reputation).}
{2. Spirit Detection Technique Level 5: Perception- type spell. Current Perception range is 700m. Can be activated by chanting (can be upgraded by consuming 600 reputation points).}
{3. Wood Spirit Shield Level 1: A defensive skill that can block 10% of Physics and magical damage. Passive skill (can be upgraded by consuming 100 reputation points).}
[Current Reputation: 300]
"If it reduces damage by 10%, does that mean that once it reaches level 9, it will reduce damage by 100%?"
Ling Yi was filled with joy.
This type of defensive skill is currently Ling Yi's favorite.
This will greatly enhance Ling Yi's survivability.
The key point is that this is a passive skill; it doesn't need to be cast to be effective.
Ling Yi put all the remaining reputation points into the Wood Spirit Shield.
The damage reduction rate reached 30%.
"What are you planning to do next?" Shen Ling asked, frowning, seeing Ling Yi sitting motionless on the sofa.
"Since they care so much about this USB drive, of course we should find it first," Ling Yi said with a smile.
Shen Ling was stunned. She couldn't understand how Ling Yi could laugh at this moment.
"I'd like to see what's on this USB drive. And why did it cost two hundred million US dollars to launch this mission?"
At this moment, Shen Ling saw a completely different state in Ling Yi than before!
It's called self-confidence.
"I think you'd better not touch this USB drive. If you actually see its contents, you'll be at odds with the other party forever."
"Isn't it a fight to the death now?" Ling Yi retorted.
"At least you still have a chance. After all, this is Ancient Country. You can call the authorities."
"As long as you can survive a year under official protection, you'll be completely safe."
Ling Yi shook his head.
Are you saying we can just let it go because we're being hunted down? Are you kidding me?
If I hadn't cheated, I would be dead by now.
A fight to the death?
Heh, then let's fight to the death.
"Open the door for me, someone will bring the USB drive over," Ling Yi said to Shen Ling.
Shen Ling frowned; she had absolutely no idea what Ling Yi was trying to do.
The USB drive was taken away, how could it possibly have been delivered?
Even if they come, it's probably to kill Ling Yi!
Feeling the thin thread tighten around her neck, Shen Ling's face paled, and she quickly ran over to open the door.
She can barely take care of herself right now, why is she thinking so much?
Then Shen Ling heard people open the doors of the rooms on either side.
A moment later, three figures entered Ling Yi's room.
Their movements were stiff, like zombies.
The expression on his face was extremely unpleasant.
The most obvious signs were fine marks on their necks, and their faces showed clear signs of oxygen deficiency, turning purplish-red.
Shen Ling unconsciously touched her neck.
In an instant, I realized that these people, like myself, were probably Entanglement in invisible threads.
How exactly did Ling Yi manage to do that?
What kind of tactic is this?
high tech?
But this is just the beginning.
Then, people gradually entered the room.
In less than 10 minutes, the room was full of people.
These people were all in the same condition: their movements were stiff and their faces were purplish-red.
"Two conditions will allow you to live," Ling Yi said, holding up two fingers.
"The first condition is that you hand over all your savings; this is your money to save your lives."
"The second condition is: whoever took my USB drive, hand it over and you live; otherwise, you will all die."
You have a maximum of 5 minutes left.
Ling Yi snapped his the Snap, and the marks on these people's necks began to deepen.
"I have an anonymous card; all my savings are here," one of them said in a hoarse voice.
As soon as he finished speaking, the man felt that he could move his left hand and left arm again.
The man reached into his pocket; in reality, the pistol and the anonymous card on his person were not far apart.
He hesitated slightly between drawing his gun and taking out his card.
But that brief moment of hesitation cost him his life.
The vines binding his neck instantly tightened.
With a level 5 Entanglement Technique, the vines are extremely resilient, comparable to a sharp blade even in their slender state.
The man's neck was severed, and his head fell off, instantly creating a Masai.
The image is quite Masai.
An extremely strong stench of blood filled Ling Yi's nostrils.
This made Ling Yi's face turn somewhat pale.
But he still tried his best to remain calm.
This scene terrified everyone; although they were assassins, Central City.
But they rarely see such scenes.
The rest was much simpler; with the ringleader taking the lead, no one else dared to make any further moves.
They all obediently handed over their anonymous cards.
The USB drive was in the hands of a short man.
"You really let them leave." Two hours later, only Shen Ling and Ling Yi remained in the room.
The Masai corpse, along with the Masai paintings in the room, were all cleaned up completely.
I have to say these people are very professional at this.
"You should leave too," Ling Yi said, glancing at Shen Ling.