Probing

After cleaning up the scene, the group headed back towards the Second Division's base, bathed in the glow of the setting sun.

The streets along Rukongai became increasingly lively and peaceful, with more and more spirits coming and going.

Although dressed simply, these spirits looked quite pleased with themselves.

They walked leisurely, no longer troubled by food and clothing, enjoying a peaceful life after death.

Unbeknownst to anyone, a rather fierce battle had just taken place in a dilapidated house on the outskirts of East Rukongai.

Several team members walked at the front, whispering about the battle they had just fought, their voices filled with lingering fear and doubt.

Only Kisuke Urahara, Wang Xun, and Soi Fon lagged behind at the back of the group, creating a subtle and almost imperceptible atmosphere.

Kisuke Urahara his hands tucked into his sleeves, had returned to his usual lazy and nonchalant demeanor.

His steps were unhurried, but his gaze would occasionally drift to Wang Xun beside him out of the corner of his eye, a barely perceptible hint of probing hidden in his eyes.

Inside his sleeve, his fingertips traced the medicine bottle hidden deep within the cuff, his mind replaying Wang Xun's performance.

Did Wang Xun notice just now that his gaze had been drawn to his sleeve?

The medicine he developed should not have any noticeable properties.

His movements revealed no flaw whatsoever.

Moreover, he specifically chose this mission for Wang Xun join, so that he could mix his own traces of medicine into the Reiatsu dissipating from this Menos Grande.

In this way, no one will be able to detect it.

But Wang Xun's behavior made him wonder if Wang Xun had noticed something unusual.

But how did he do it...?

After a long silence, Kisuke Urahara decided to test the waters.

His tone was so casual, as if he were chatting, without the slightest hint of pretense.

"Wang Xun, after the battle just ended, did you sense any unusual Reiatsu fluctuations?"

"After all, that Hollow's death was too bizarre, and the Reiatsu within its body seemed somewhat off."

Urahara's words seemed to be discussing the incident that had just occurred, but in reality, they were a subtle test of Wang Xun.

They were testing whether he had noticed the Reiryoku fluctuations emanating from the potion, which shared the same origin as the Reiatsu within his body, and whether he had detected any anomalies in his surroundings.

Upon hearing this, Wang Xun did not pause in his steps. He merely turned his head slightly, glanced at Kisuke Urahara, and spoke in a calm and indifferent tone.

"No, apart from the residual Reiatsu of that Hollow, I haven't detected anything else unusual. Third Seat Urahara, did you discover something?"

Wang Xun spoke frankly, without the slightest hesitation.

But the look in his eyes when he fell on Kisuke Urahara also carried a hint of probing, as if he were scrutinizing him or confirming something.

Wang Xun, of course, would not tell the truth.

He not only noticed the anomaly, but also clearly remembered the direction in which the light spots disappeared—it came from Kisuke Urahara's sleeve.

The system notification indicated that he had absorbed Hollow's Reiatsu Fragment diffused in the air, and the source was clearly not the Menos Grande that had died in front of them.

Kisuke Urahara, what strange thing are you up to now?

Although the outcome was favorable to him, the underlying reasons only made Wang Xun wary.

This suddenly reminded Wang Xun that Kisuke Urahara was actually just as dangerous as Aizen.

However, unlike Aizen, he prefers a stable status quo.

Although I have had quite a bit of interaction with him, and our relationship seems pretty good, we also work together.

But that doesn't mean you don't need to be careful around him.

Moreover, although Kisuke Urahara's behavior was subtle, Wang Xun could sense that Kisuke Urahara was testing him.

Since the other party is unwilling to be honest, there's no need for me to take the initiative to expose them. It's better to wait and see what they really want to do.

Kisuke Urahara noticed the probing look in Wang Xun's eyes, and his heart sank slightly.

But he maintained his lazy smile, scratched his head, chuckled, and changed the subject.

"Really? Perhaps I'm being too sensitive."

"After all, that dog's death was too suspicious; something felt off, but I couldn't quite put my finger on it."

He deliberately softened his tone, pretending to be indifferent, but the hand inside his sleeve clenched even tighter.

At this moment, he was certain that Wang Xun had definitely noticed something.

No matter how Wang Xun sensed it, it didn't make Urahara hesitate or be cautious at all; on the contrary, it made him even more curious.

Because at this moment, in his view, Wang Xun still harbored many more secrets worth discovering.

The two didn't talk much, and their tone was extremely flat.

Yet the subtle probing between them resembled a silent contest, permeating the space between them.

Soi Fon, who was walking beside the two, saw all of this.

Soi Fon frowned, glancing at Wang Xun every now and then, then at Kisuke Urahara, her eyes full of puzzlement and doubt.

The way the two of them looked at each other inside the house just now was rather strange.

On the way back, she deliberately walked behind the two of them, listening to their conversation.

Although they seemed to be casually discussing the events that had just occurred, the atmosphere between the two was strangely incomprehensible.

After enduring for a long time, Soi Fon finally couldn't hold back any longer. Taking advantage of a moment of silence, she quietly tugged at Wang Xun's sleeve and lowered her voice.

"Wang Xun, what exactly happened in the house earlier, and what was going on with your conversation just now?"

"Why is Urahara asking these questions? Are you hiding something from me?"

Soi Fon is straightforward and can't hide her thoughts.

Seeing their behavior, a flood of doubts welled up inside me, and I couldn't help but want to ask them for clarification.

In her view, if anything was unusual, the group should all know about it together; there was no need to hide it from each other.

Wang Xun glanced down at the sleeve that Soi Fon had tugged at, then looked at her puzzled expression. The probing look in his eyes faded slightly, and his tone softened.

But he simply shook his head slightly.

"It's nothing, it was probably just Third Seat Urahara asking casually, nothing more."

Some things should be decided after he has confirmed them himself.

Moreover, there's no need for others to know about these things.

Upon hearing this, Soi Fon Fon's confusion only deepened instead of dissipating.

She frowned, staring into Wang Xun's eyes, as if trying to glean something from his expression.

But Wang Xun's expression was too calm and composed, without the slightest flaw, and she ultimately failed to see through his deception.

Left with no other choice, Soi Fon could only loosen her grip slightly and mutter a curse under her breath.

"If anything happens, you can tell me, and I can help."

Wang Xun her a smile and said softly.

"Yes, don't worry."

Seeing that Soi Fon had stopped asking questions, Wang Xun didn't reply. He turned his gaze back to the distance, his expression returning to its previous composure.

However, the doubt in his eyes had not yet dissipated.

Kisuke Urahara observed all of this, his smile unchanged, but his thoughts grew increasingly complex.

It seems that Soi Fon also noticed something was wrong, but Wang Xun covered it up for her.

They traveled in silence and soon arrived at the Second Division's base.

The group followed Kisuke Urahara to the captain's office to report the mission's progress to Yoruichi.