Chapter 227: I Have a Secret
Chapter 227: I Have a Secret
Jiang Cheng had obtained the information he sought, and as he turned to leave, he once again felt the hostility emanating from behind him.
This time, he didn't look back. There was no need.
He already knew who the traitor was.
Now, he had two choices.
The first option was to inform Bing Li, which seemed like the best choice. But upon further thought, would Bing Li suspect a Sixth-Rank Force Warrior based solely on his word?
The way the latter treated him and Nightingale differently was a clear indication.
So, telling Bing Li was an option, but only with conclusive evidence.
That left the second choice—informing Nightingale, a Fifth-Rank Mind Master, who wasn't afraid of Sixth-Rank Force Warriors. With Jiang Cheng in the open and Nightingale in the shadows, they could catch the traitor red-handed.
With this in mind, Jiang Cheng headed outside.
Just as he left, Whitebird also departed from the Punch Power Testing Machine and approached the man who had spoken to Jiang Cheng earlier.
Before Whitebird could speak, the man took the initiative, "Big Brother Whitebird, someone was asking about you just now."
Whitebird feigned surprise, "Who?"
"Cang Hai, a newcomer," the man said with a flattering smile, "Don't underestimate him just because he's new. He has great potential. He joined our Dawn Society less than a month ago and has already advanced from First Rank to Second Rank. Plus, he's an excellent marksman."
"Really?" Whitebird pretended to be surprised, "I've never heard of such a talented newcomer. But why was he asking about me?"
"I'm not entirely sure about that."
The man thought for a moment and shook his head.
"What's wrong, Big Brother Whitebird?"
"Oh, it's nothing." Whitebird smiled at him, "I have something to attend to, so I'll take my leave."
Without waiting for the man's response, Whitebird headed outside.
As he turned, his expression darkened.
What was that guy up to? Could he have discovered that he was a mole? But how was that possible!
He hadn't shown any signs of betrayal from start to finish.
But if he hadn't exposed himself, how could the man's strange behavior and final inquiry about his name be explained?
He felt his heart beginning to race.
After leaving the Training Hall, Jiang Cheng found a secluded spot and called Nightingale.
"How's it going? Any progress?"
Nightingale's voice came through as soon as the call connected.
"Yeah, I've figured out who the traitor is."
"Who?"
"Whitebird." Nightingale, which surprised her.
"You know him, but we don't have many Sixth-Rank Force Warriors in the Society," Nightingale said, curiously asking, "How did you find out?"
"This involves one of my secrets. I hope you can keep it confidential and not tell anyone else." Jiang Cheng shared his Lotus Meditation Technique "entry" experience to convince Nightingale.
After their long-term collaboration, it was clear that she was trustworthy.
Take this situation, for example. If it were anyone else, they'd simply follow Bing Li's instructions and stay home.
However, Nightingale didn't; instead, she was furious.
"I will. Tell me, and I'll keep it confidential." Nightingale nodded.
"Do you remember the Lotus Visualization Technique that Red Tea gave me?" Jiang Cheng asked.
"You've entered the Proficient Level?" Nightingales exclaimed in surprise.
"Yes, I've entered the Proficient Level not long ago, and my Psychic Energy has increased tenfold."
"Impressive."
Nightingale nodded in agreement, fully convinced.
"After entering the Proficient Level, your Psychic Energy can increase tenfold based on your original foundation. If you reach the Mastery Stage, it can increase fivefold. For the Great Success, Completion, and Perfection stages, it increases threefold, twofold, and onefold respectively. I didn't expect you to enter the Proficient Level so quickly. It seems I underestimated you."
"I was just lucky." Jiang Cheng smiled and steered the conversation back on track.
"After entering the Proficient Level, I discovered something intriguing. I can sense when someone is watching me from behind, especially if they harbor ill intentions towards me. The feeling is particularly strong."
"Yes, after enhancing your Psychic Energy, your perception of the surroundings also becomes sharper. Your Psychic Energy is not high enough yet, so you can only have a premonition. As for me, even with my eyes closed, I can perceive every movement within a thirty-meter radius. My premonition for danger can extend up to a hundred meters. Just like during our first mission, when we left that villa, I had an uneasy feeling. As soon as they opened fire, I sensed it."
Nightingale explained.
"So that's how you knew. I also used this method to realize someone was tracking me that night. Including today, I sensed the spy's hostility towards me." Jiang Cheng spoke honestly.
"So it was Whitebird?"
"Yes, it's him. But if we had more concrete evidence, it would be better. We could directly present it to Bing Li, and everything would be resolved."
"You're right. That guy is a Tier 5 Force Warrior. To have Bing Li deal with him, we do need sufficient evidence. However, being able to confirm the target is the best-case scenario. Leave the rest to me."
"Alright, but be careful. That guy is a Tier 5 Force Warrior." Jiang Cheng reminded her.
"Don't worry, it's just tailing and investigating. Even if he discovers me, if it comes to a fight, I can handle him. He can't do much to me." Nightingale hummed and hung up the call.
...
Around 5 p.m. in the afternoon.
Whitebird exited the Martial Hall.
He knew his timing would raise suspicions, as he couldn't be in two places at once. So, for the past few days, he maintained the same departure time to avoid raising doubts.
But the events of the day left him restless.
On one hand, he felt he hadn't exposed any flaws, and there was no reason for Sea of Heaven to recognize him.
On the other hand, the latter's behavior was too abnormal, and this abnormality made him fearful. Could it be that the Dawn Society members already suspected him?
His vigilance dropped significantly, and he didn't notice someone imitating his methods, waiting for him at the Martial Hall's entrance and then tailing him.
After walking for a while, he arrived at the entrance of a residential complex. Whitebird entered, climbed up to the third floor using the stairs, opened the door, and entered the house.
He walked around the living room for a bit.
Finally, he made a decision and quickly walked into the bedroom, locking the door behind him. He took out a phone and dialed the Hat Man's number.
The call was answered promptly.
The Hat Man's voice echoed, "Time to take action? I've found the manpower, a Tier 5 Force Warrior, enough to deal with that guy."
"No."
Whitebird swallowed hard.
"I might have been exposed."
"Hmm."
A surprised exclamation came from the other end.
(End of Chapter)
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