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"It seems that the one this kid encountered is that damned Fellow. However, with just this information, it's completely useless. I never had high hopes anyway; these two are too weak. It would be strange if they could bring any useful news." Gnar pondered for a moment, staring at Bu before finally asking, "Did you encounter that Red-Haired Man again when you came out?"
"No," Bu replied decisively, shaking his head.
Gnar's gaze was sharp as a vulture, fixating on Bu Ban. Seeing that the other party showed no signs of panic from beginning to end, he took a deep breath and turned to Marl and Reynold.
Moments later, Reynold walked slowly towards Bu, accompanied by Gnar's voice: "You can all leave now. If you wish to join our faction in the future, feel free to come to our hall."
Bu smiled lightly and bowed again, saying loudly, "Thank you for your kindness, Senior Gnar. I will take my leave for now."
Until Bu and his companion gradually walked away, Gnar's gaze remained fixed on them. His brow furrowed, and his eyes flickered uncertainly, as if he was somewhat hesitant.
"This kid named Brent gives me an uncomfortable feeling; it’s as if I’ve seen him somewhere before, but upon careful reflection, I have no such impression." Gnar murmured softly, recalling the moments of conversation with Bu without noticing anything amiss.
"Boss, what should we do now? We can't catch that Fellow at the entrance; are we just going to wait here? Or should we all go in and search?" a thin man with strange runes on his face suddenly asked.
Gnar shook his head and snorted coldly: "This time that Fellow got lucky. But there’s plenty of time ahead. As long as he’s still within the academy, with our faction's influence here, do we really need to worry about not being able to flush out that Fellow?"
"Besides, this matter has already attracted the attention of the academy's Steward; they will also start an investigation. If we enter the Gravity Zone now to search for that Fellow while the enemy is hidden and we are exposed, it would be difficult to gain any advantage. I've already reported this to Lord Golan; he will seek justice for me."
"If Lord Golan takes action, then that Fellow will naturally be no problem. Anyone who offends our faction must pay the price," Marl chimed in.
After changing out of their training clothes and leaving the Gravity Training Ground, Bu and his companion headed straight back to their residence. With Kalandor and the others having cut ties with them, only Amy and Wendy remained at their place.
Kalandor and his group had joined the Outer Gate and were required to follow academy regulations by residing in Outer Gate accommodations. Without an invitation from an Inner Gate Disciple, they could not step foot into Inner Gate Disciple living areas.
With only two women left at home, it was concerning for Bu in this unfamiliar environment of Holy Light Academy where they had few friends looking out for them. He quickened his pace while Reynold understood Bu's thoughts and followed closely with a light smile, though his expression seemed somewhat indifferent.
Not long after they left, Gnar and his group blocking the entrance of the Gravity Training Ground also dispersed. At this moment in a room within the Gravity Training Ground, two Stewards who had been monitoring student entries and exits exchanged glances.
"Can anyone tell me what’s going on? Is there a malfunction with the display device? We were keeping a close watch on that Fellow who returned to the Sixfold Gravity Zone; how could he suddenly vanish without a trace? You say that Fellow must have come out, but we clearly saw everyone who exited the Gravity Zone—there were no suspicious Fellows appearing at all."
One middle-aged Steward with some wrinkles appeared agitated as he pointed at another person and shouted.
"Oh? Are you blaming me for this? It was your own poor eyesight that let someone slip in unnoticed! Now that the person is gone, it’s somehow my fault?" The other Steward was somewhat exasperated; he spoke with a lisp due to missing a front tooth.
"It's your fault, I don't care. I will report this matter and request more personnel to investigate. Every student who recently entered the Gravity Training Ground must be questioned one by one. We won't stop until we find that strange Fellow."
"Is it even possible to find him? Although we learned the specific appearance characteristics of that Fellow from Gnar, any Fellow with a bit of skill can easily change their appearance. Moreover, that Fellow is elusive; even the tracking device cannot accurately pinpoint his whereabouts. How are we supposed to find him?"
"There will always be clues. The secret techniques recorded on the Dao Stele are extraordinary. For ages, no one has been able to obtain a complete inheritance of these secret techniques. Now that someone has successfully comprehended the techniques recorded on the Dao Stele, we must identify this person and report it to the Director; otherwise, we won't be able to explain ourselves."
"It is said that this Dao Stele was brought back by the previous Director, who has now become one of the Grand Elders. He once stated that whoever can comprehend the techniques recorded on the Dao Stele would be accepted as his disciple. Although this has not been widely circulated and few know about it now, it proves that the techniques recorded on this Dao Stele are indeed remarkable."
"Weren't we young once and tried to comprehend it too? It's just a pity we lacked the fortune to do so. Now that someone has emerged who has comprehended the Dao Stele, this matter will soon spread throughout the academy. We need to plan ahead and find this person so we can report back to our superiors."
"Gnar was the first to leave; after him were Zhuge Yu, Merkdo, and Wuliao. These three are not easy to deal with. If we want them to provide any clues, we'll have to offer some benefits."
The two Stewards discussed for a long time before the slightly older Steward hurriedly left, clearly starting an investigation into this matter.
Bu was unaware that Hong Lian's actions had already attracted the attention of the Stewards within the academy. At this moment, he had returned to his residence with Reynold but had not yet entered through the gate when his expression suddenly changed as he looked at the chaotic footprints on the ground and the open door.
"Something's wrong." Reynold said in a low voice as he stepped inside to check.
"Wendy!" Bu quickly followed, his usual calm demeanor replaced by anxiety.
Upon entering the room, Bu swiftly scanned the entire space in just a few breaths. By the end, his expression grew increasingly grim, dark like clouds that had accumulated over several days.
"Someone broke into the house; there are signs of heavy impact on the door. From these traces, it's clear that this incident happened less than half a day ago. Now both women are missing, and there's a letter left on the table in the hall." Reynold said seriously as he approached Bu and handed over the discovered letter.
"To Brent!" Bu's eyes blazed with fury as he gripped the letter tightly, his rage nearly overwhelming his reason.
"Open it and see; hopefully, things aren't too bad." Reynold understood Bu's feelings; he was angry too but needed to remain calm. Otherwise, if both of them were consumed by Fury's rage, they might end up losing themselves before finding either woman.
Bu took a deep breath and nodded slowly as he began to open the envelope.
"If you want Anran and her companion safe, come alone to Black Abyss Ravine. One more person means one less life; two more people? Sorry, but both beautiful ladies will perish. I await your arrival—Kathy."
"Kathy!" The name burst forth from Bu's lips filled with lethal intent. His eyes turned blood-red at that moment as he clenched his fist tightly, causing the letter to explode into a cloud of powder with a loud bang.
"What do you plan to do?" Reynold frowned slightly. He had already seen the contents of the envelope, and in his opinion, this matter required careful consideration and should not be acted upon recklessly. However, it was clear that in the current state, Bu would not heed his advice.
"You go find Elena, and if you can't find her, head to Primordial Hall to look for Van Lao. I will go to Black Abyss Ravine now and contact you via Transmitter." Although Bu was extremely angry, he did not lose his composure. After organizing his thoughts, he stepped forward and rushed out.
Reynold sighed softly, touched the Transmitter at his waist, and then without further hesitation, he headed straight to Elena's residence as instructed by Bu.
During his time at the academy, Bu had learned about some surrounding areas. As far as he knew, Black Abyss Ravine was located more than ten miles southwest outside the imperial capital. With his current full-speed movement technique, he could reach it in just a minute.
The Black Abyss Ravine was shrouded in mist year-round, never seeing sunlight. At night, the cold winds howled fiercely; during the day, humidity formed layers of thick fog, creating a sinister atmosphere. Moreover, there were many venomous snakes and fierce beasts with considerable strength lurking in the ravine, making it a perilous place. Ordinary martial artists who had not reached Mid-Level would likely face death if they entered.
At this moment, dusk had passed and darkness was settling in. Choosing to enter Black Abyss Ravine at this time was not a wise decision, but circumstances forced Bu to disregard such concerns.
At night, the dangers of Black Abyss Ravine intensified. The venomous snakes and fierce beasts emerged from their hiding places to hunt for prey. If he encountered high-level magical beasts or groups of poisonous creatures, Bu believed it would be difficult for him to escape. However, these were secondary concerns; the most important issue was that Black Abyss Ravine was often roamed by evil mercenary thieves. They might act alone or in groups, engaging in bloody deeds of betrayal. Attempting to rescue Anran in such an environment was akin to a fool's dream.
With a burst of speed like lightning, Bu raced forward. The fury and killing intent within him surged as his gaze grew colder and calmer. The cool breeze of the night struck him like icy blades piercing through flesh, bringing not only coldness but also a madness born from destruction beneath that chill.
In the dark night with howling winds, only bloodshed could quell the turmoil within his heart!
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