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"Sigh, this is a big trouble. We need to keep a low profile lately. I’m afraid the whole Common Unity Party will be implicated because of last week's issue. I worry they might use it as an excuse," Liu Lianyue said weakly while eating her lunch, showing no appetite.
Yang Xiaoyou, munching on rice balls she had snagged from Feng Lin, glanced at Liu Lianyue's untouched bento box and replied, "Oh, isn’t that a good thing? Peace is paramount; violence is just a means to an end."
"You used to be quite sharp, but you're just too lazy," Liu Lianyue rolled her eyes at Yang Xiaoyou's words.
Then, with a hint of concern, she added, "I just hope that Demoness doesn’t take this opportunity to blackmail us."
At this point, she set down her utensils and rested her chin on her hand, looking troubled.
"If anyone's going to be blackmailed, it’ll be you. What does it have to do with me?" Yang Xiaoyou said as she stuffed another rice ball into her mouth. Noticing Liu Lianyue had stopped eating, she unceremoniously pulled the bento box closer to herself. It was impressive how lavish the meal was for just a bento.
"You ungrateful fellow! Are you trying to drive me crazy? Hey? This tastes amazing! Where did you buy it?" Liu Lianyue shot Yang Xiaoyou an annoyed glance before snatching the last rice ball from her side and biting into it, surprised by its deliciousness.
"Gratitude? You severed my loyalty when you stabbed me in the back," Yang Xiaoyou quickly devoured all the food in front of her, fearing that Liu Lianyue might try to take more.
Hearing this, Liu Lianyue felt a twinge of guilt.
"What should I do if Yongxing has their eyes on me? I'm just an ordinary student; I have no way to deal with these underworld figures," Yang Xiaoyou said, glancing at Liu Lianyue's expression.
"You don’t need to worry too much. Things have escalated this far; they won’t dare act recklessly now. Besides, you’re not without support," Liu Lianyue reassured her, patting her chest confidently. However, this gesture caused her ample bosom to create some enticing waves that caught Yang Xiaoyou’s attention.
"What incredible skill! That marksmanship is truly terrifying." In an isolated area marked only by white chalk outlines on the ground, a middle-aged man in casual clothes with stubble crouched down to compare the corpse in the photo with the designated area before him, feeling somewhat impressed.
If Yang Xiaoyou were there, she would recognize this middle-aged man as the National Security Bureau officer she had spoken with previously. What had initially been a police matter regarding a shooting case had now taken on many other implications.
"Boss, have there been any new discoveries? One side left no traces while eliminating the other; such power is indeed frightening," a younger man beside him sighed.
"Not a trace left behind? Indeed, there are no traces at all. However, the key point is that the perpetrator acted alone. Given the visibility at the time of the incident, for one person to achieve such a feat from this distance indicates they must be an exceptional marksman, someone who has certainly taken many lives before. They would undoubtedly be a top ace in a special forces unit.
Yet, it’s clear that this assailant's flawless cleanup methods are more suited to our line of work. I can’t help but wonder why they chose to wait for the Yongxing people to arrive. Could it be that this group from Yongxing knows something that could affect their plans?" Zhao Liang stood up and removed his white gloves, feeling inexplicably unsettled.
"One person?! How is that possible? Well, in such dim conditions, if one of our top experts had cover, there might indeed be a chance. Did the Common Unity Party send someone of this caliber to J Province? If so, our future tasks could become quite challenging," the young man finally reacted.
"Hey, if it’s someone from the Common Unity Party, then it’s manageable." After lighting a cigarette, the somewhat disheveled fellow displayed a hint of amusement on his face.
"The fatal blow has been struck; the outcome is already decided." Looking at Liu Lianyue, who was still trying to hold herself together, and then glancing at Liang Wuxuan, whose expression was half-smile and half-sneer, Yang Xiaoyou understood that Liu Lianyue would likely have to lower her head whenever she encountered Liang Wuxuan from now on.
The thought brought a twinge of schadenfreude to Yang Xiaoyou. After all, when Liu Lianyue had pressured him in the past, she had shown no mercy. It was poetic justice.
However, just as Yang Xiaoyou was preparing to take advantage of the moment and sneak away again, Liang Wuxuan turned his head and said, "Yang Xiaoyou, it’s time for us to have a serious talk."
"Uh, I was coerced; this has nothing to do with me," Yang Xiaoyou stammered, momentarily caught off guard.
"Well then, Liu Lianyue will need to cooperate with you; your abilities depend on her support. If she doesn’t cooperate... By the way, did you share your experiences with those two officers today? Why hide it?" Liang Wuxuan wore an indifferent expression but a subtle smile played at the corners of his mouth.
Seeing Liang Wuxuan's strange smile and then glancing at Liu Lianyue's grievance-filled face made Yang Xiaoyou feel a wave of dread wash over him. No way! If Liang Wuxuan wanted to train Liu Lianyue, that would make sense; after all, she had considerable value in terms of both appearance and status.
But what did that have to do with him? In his ordinary student situation, even if he sought to be an assistant, they probably wouldn’t accept him.
Moreover, after seeing Liang Wuxuan's expression, Yang Xiaoyou suddenly felt an absurd sensation. It seemed as though his initial choice to confront Liu Lianyue was merely to break through his own protective barrier. It felt strangely like he had been targeted from the start.
"N-No way! What could I possibly matter? I haven’t shown anything different in front of her; how could this happen? It must be an illusion—just an illusion. Perhaps it's just an attempt to put more pressure on Liu Lianyue," Yang Xiaoyou thought frantically.
If I had known this would happen, I wouldn't have gotten involved in the first place. If I had aligned with Liu Lianyue, there might have been a glimmer of hope, but now...
A month has passed since the shooting incident. Following the events of June 17, this shooting has become a frequent topic of conversation within the school.
At the same time, the central government has expressed concern over this heinous shooting, with the provincial police department directly overseeing the investigation, and even the shadow of the national security agency is present.
Outsiders have spread rumors that the instigator of the shooting was from the Common Unity Party. Unfortunately, without direct evidence, they cannot take action. Instead, the Yongxing Society has thrown some unfortunate scapegoats into the mix.
Online discussions about this incident have split into two factions: one side vehemently denounces the Common Unity Party as nothing more than an organized crime and terrorist organization, indifferent to civilian casualties; while the other side claims it is purely a frame-up or even argues that it was well-executed and that one must dare to fight back.
However, regardless of how public opinion shifts online, in reality, the Common Unity Party has not suffered significant repercussions, which surprises Yang Xiaoyou.
To eliminate this potential threat, the authorities will not hold back; this is an excellent opportunity for them. Yet despite clear involvement from the Common Unity Party, they have left no tangible evidence behind.
At this moment, Yang Xiaoyou also learned from Liu Lianyue that it wasn't just their superior strength at that time that allowed only Yongxing Society members to pursue them; more importantly, the higher-ups of the Common Unity Party had sensed something amiss and ordered a strategic withdrawal. Otherwise, they would not have gotten through this ordeal so easily.
However, because of their withdrawal, a hidden third force began to surface in this incident. At this point, whether it be Yongxing Society, the Common Unity Party, or the government, all understood that whoever took Mo Wenfu away was undoubtedly another unseen force.
It could even be an external power.
This realization left both sides feeling embarrassed yet secretly amused; after all their hard work over such a long time, they ended up taking on a huge burden while benefiting others.
Unfortunately for them, the timing and method chosen by this hidden force were impeccable. If it weren't for the Common Unity Party's premature exit, this truth might have remained buried indefinitely.
Even now, knowing that such a force exists, there were too few clues left to take any action.
On another note, at school, Liu Lianyue and Yang Xiaoyou had completely fallen under Liang Wuxuan's control. The leverage Liang had over them was increasing, and both comrades in misfortune felt quite helpless about this situation.
The only relief was that Liang Wuxuan seemed genuinely uninterested in exposing their identities. Perhaps his recruitment of them was merely out of amusement and curiosity.
Moreover, Liang Wuxuan was ultimately the Student Council President. Even though he delegated authority, he still had many responsibilities, leaving him with little time to truly train the two of them. This was a small blessing amidst their misfortune.
During this month, Yang Xiaoyou's innate abilities had been rapidly and steadily improving. The Cognitive Acceleration seemed to have stabilized at a level of 2.5 due to the Bloodthirsty impulse experienced during the last Hunt, combined with a month of solidification.
With the steady enhancement of her physical condition, if she were to use 2.5 times Cognitive Acceleration alongside Limit Release now, she could barely match her body's speed with her thought processes. This would mean an astonishing increase in her overall capabilities by 2.5 times.
Over the course of a month, Yang Xiaoyou had initially thought that her rate of improvement would slow down. However, she felt her heart racing; all of this must be related to that fervent Bloodthirsty impulse.
In her memories, such explosive accumulation of energy to a certain extent had occurred before. Although there had been some improvement, it was nowhere near as pronounced as this time. Perhaps it was due to the early infusion of Antibody that brought about this special effect, or maybe it was the murderous intent carried within her memories that erupted.
Yet after this special effect manifested, the impulsive feelings akin to a mating season were significantly stronger than what she remembered.
Ultimately, after accumulating energy for another month, Yang Xiaoyou had no choice but to suppress that boiling sensation and sought out Feng Lin at Monsoon Shrine. At this moment, she realized that only Feng Lin could help suppress the beastly side within her.
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