Chapter 317: The Little Skull's Third Evolution

Chapter 317: The Little Skull's Third Evolution

At the Phoenix Nest Training Ground, Li Wu was caught off guard by Xing Zhan Long's sudden outburst.

Were they discussing Lao Lu's issue?

Did this uncle have the ability to grasp the key points? But looking at the uncle's sinister expression and resentful gaze, Li Wu panicked, wondering if this guy had also been played by Lao Lu.

Hmm, if it were anyone else, their taste probably wouldn't be this heavy. But if it was Lao Lu, then it would indeed be hard to say.

Furthermore, even if it wasn't someone played by Lao Lu...

Xing Zhan Long's resentful exclamation of 'Bastard' just now was likely something only those who hadn't had their wives tricked away could shout.

Thus, Li Wu, with his strong survival instinct, began nodding his head vigorously.

"What about Lu Haikong?

Judging by his name, he must be a scumbag. He doesn't spare anyone, be it land, sea, or air. He's a scumbag to the extreme..."

As soon as Li Wu mentioned a scumbag, Xing Zhan Long resonated with him.

"Yes! That's a scumbag through and through. He even went after one of my friends, and he's still single because of him. A scumbag like that deserves to be struck by the heavens and thunder!"

Upon hearing this, Li Wu's little heart began racing even faster.

He dared not ask if the friend was him, and he nodded his head even more vigorously.

"How could I possibly know a scumbag like that!"

To increase his credibility, Li Wu patted his chest and shouted, "I, Li Wu, don't have a scumbag like that as a father!"

Then, Li Wu skillfully changed the topic.

"Actually, what I said earlier was just me using the available clues.

With the clues in hand, bold reasoning, and careful elimination, it's easy to deduce the truth."

"After all, as you can see, I'mis a scumbag. He doesn't even spare my friend, and he still competes with her for women, causing him to remain single. Such a scumbag deserves to be struck by heaven and thunder!"

Upon hearing this, Li Wu's heart raced even faster.

He dared not ask if the friend was Xing Zhan Long, so he nodded his head even more vigorously.

"How could I possibly know a scumbag like that!"

To increase his credibility, Li Wu patted his chest and said loudly, "I, Li Wu, don't have a scumbag for a father!"

Then, Li Wu skillfully changed the topic.

"Actually, what I said earlier was just me utilizing the available clues.

With the clues in hand and bold logical reasoning, it's not difficult to deduce the truth while being cautious."

"After all, as you can see, I, Li Wu, am not only handsome but also amicable and devoted. How could I be like that scumbag, despised by everyone?

There must be a reason for this.

Moreover, I'm not brainless. If I were truly involved in this matter, I wouldn't put myself in the spotlight, nor would I show off my reasoning here."

Xing Zhan Long felt that this logic made sense.

Li Wu continued, "So, this matter has nothing to do with me. I just happen to have a sharp mind and a kind heart.

Let's get back to the box in my hand.

You must be suspecting that this item is what that guy is after, right?"

The pace of the conversation was gradually being controlled by Li Wu. Xing Zhan Long hesitated, then unconsciously nodded his head.

"I'm afraid you've been tricked again. This item is just a smoke screen!"

Xing Zhan Long was taken aback. "That's impossible!"

"But it's almost a fact. Let's assume that this thing is what he wants. Since he has the ability to get someone to bring this item out to me, he naturally, he can also get it without my involvement.

It's not a difficult task; there's no need for such an elaborate scheme."

"The Ministry of Education's treasury can't be entered casually..."

"It can't be entered casually, but can't you find some excuse to go in? Rules can be bent, and solutions are devised by people. My entry this time was also thanks to them, right?

So, the item in my hand isn't their true target; it's just a smoke screen they released.

Moreover, it's a smoke screen in the same series as Zhao Futu. Its purpose is likely just to distract your attention.

After all, from Zhao Futu's performance earlier, it's evident that they knew about Zhao Futu's issues, or one could say that Zhao Futu was intentionally thrown out as a distraction.

If you were that guy, would you entrust important matters to someone on this line of distractions?

Definitely not! If it's not a smoke screen, then what is it? Therefore, you can wait until you die, and the person you're waiting for will never come."

As soon as Li Wu said this, Xing Zhan Long was stunned.

Meanwhile, Li Wu, seeing Xing Zhan Long bewildered by his words, couldn't help but shake his head.

Who would be so bored as to bully a fool?

Hmm, Li Wu expressed that he wanted to do the same!

"It seems your situation is quite difficult. No matter from which angle you look at it, you should be the one in control of the overall situation.

After all, this is your home turf, and the power you command far surpasses that of your opponent.

The grand scheme should be orchestrated by you, but from the current situation, your actions are being manipulated, and you're being led by the nose. This is a very critical situation, and the problem is severe!

Do you know where the problem lies?"

"Where does the problem lie?"

Xing Zhan Long was now completely led by Li Wu's words, and he immediately asked.

Lu Wu, who had been brought here by Xing Zhan Long, suddenly turned his head away, sat down on Dudu's soft thighs, and watched TV with Little Skeleton while munching on snacks that Dudu handed him, all without saying a word.

Xing Zhan Long almost lost his composure due to Lu Wu's sudden silence.

Lu Wu's current behavior was akin to a novel where the author, in a moment of high-strung idiocy, suddenly castrated himself.

In this situation, Xing Zhan Long's emotions were led astray by Lu Wu.

"Speak up, don't suddenly go quiet like that."

"No, I just suddenly remembered that all of this is just my speculation. It might not be the truth, after all, I only have limited intelligence, and my speculations could be wrong. So, it's better if I don't talk nonsense."

"Whatever information you need, I can share it with you..."

"No, this is something for big shots like you. I, a pitiful, weak, and helpless person, shouldn't get involved."

After all, no matter if my previous guess was right or wrong, from the moment I got that box, or rather, from the moment I entered the competition, I've been nothing more than a pawn in their game.

These big shots, knowing how dangerous this item is, still had me carry it around.

They don't care about my life or death, nor do they consider my feelings.

It's better for a little ant like me not to get involved in such terrifying matters."

As soon as Lu Wu said this, even the dimmest person would realize that he had been waiting for Xing Zhan Long's response all this time.

Xing Zhan Long clenched his teeth. "The reason I didn't inform you is that I was confident you wouldn't die..."

"You're quite confident, but it seems like you're the one being led by the nose now."

Is Lu Wu such a person?

With his broad-mindedness, he had unknowingly become their pawn, and there was no way he could just brush this off.

Xing Zhan Long had to pay a price, didn't he? Realizing this, Xing Zhan Long gritted his teeth.

"Regarding this matter, I'll give you an explanation."

Lu Wu smiled silently without responding, obviously not interested in this empty promise.

Xing Zhan Long seemed to be used to being taken advantage of, and skillfully took out some benefits: "Aren't you looking for a Summoned Beast that's evolved three times or more? I know where one is, and I can give you the location.

Also, take this. After this is over, you can use it to enter the Mystic Realm of the Demon-Subduing Tower in the Head Office of the Summoner Professional Center."

He didn't just talk; he took out two items.

A map and a token.

It must be said that both items Xing Zhan Long presented were quite satisfying to Lu Wu.

The location of a Summoned Beast that had evolved three times was self-explanatory, as it directly related to Little Skeleton's future.

After all, a Summoned Beast that had evolved twice would reach its limit in strength after achieving the Lord level, and without another evolution, it couldn't progress further.

At this time, having a Summoned Beast that had evolved three times was extremely important to Lu Wu.

Lu Wu was also familiar with the so-called token of the Mystic Realm of the Demon-Subduing Tower.

The Mystic Realm of the Demon-Subduing Tower was a unique challenge realm of the Summoner Professional Center, and successfully completing the challenge could bring about numerous benefits.

Therefore, after Xing Zhan Long offered these two items, Lu Wu nodded in satisfaction.

"Let's consider our business settled!"

Seeing that Lu Wu was finally satisfied, Xing Zhan Long was delighted and quickly asked for the reason.

But to his surprise, Lu Wu immediately turned his head and refused to acknowledge the agreement.

"What reason? What reason are you talking about? Oh, are you talking about why you're so passive? Please, you're being manipulated, and you think I'd know anything? You big shots are really something, always thinking about something."

Xing Zhan Long was furious. This kid was even more shameless than his father, who at least had some sense of morality.

After taking advantage, he still offered some benefits.

In a 6-9-1-9 version!

This guy doesn't acknowledge anything after taking advantage.

Xing Zhan Long was furious and aggrieved, but his anger and grievance were useless.

Who asked him to involve Lu Wu in this?

Lu Wu was minding his own business, participating in the competition, not bothering anyone, and yet he was taken advantage of. Who could Lu Wu turn to for justice?

There's one more thing: this matter isn't as simple as it seems. With Lu Wu's current overpowered abilities, he could already see through Xing Zhan Long's strength.

A Grandmaster 3-Star, at the peak of the King Rank.

To be able to play with such a powerful person, Lu Wu felt it was better to stay out of it.

In fact, if Lu Wu didn't think Xing Zhan Long was easy to bully, he would have even pinched his nose and let it go.

Now that Xing Zhan Long had been taken advantage of, Lu Wu felt this matter should end here.

As for the pit he dug earlier, Lu Wu didn't care whether he filled it or not. If anyone had the guts to confront him, then bring it on!

Lu Wu was fearless, and in his heart, he had a woman.

However, Lu Wu's desire to have things his way didn't seem as simple as he thought.

At that moment, the one residing in Lu Wu's heart suddenly spoke up.

"Um, my master asked me to tell you that you might as well help him out!"

With these words from Moon Shadow, Lu Wu instantly understood. The guy before him seemed to have a deep connection with Lao Lu, and perhaps he even had a sister or a daughter who had been wronged by Lao Lu...

...

While Lu Wu was busy trapping Xing Zhan Long, on the other side, at the Phoenix Nest Training Ground's spectator stands...

Two spectators sat together.

Leaning against each other, the one on the left said, "Was it necessary to make such a big deal out of it? You just wanted to see me, right? You could've just said so."

The one on the right sneered, "If it were that easy to meet you, I wouldn't have gone through all this trouble.

The problem is, it seems like you no longer wish to maintain contact with us friends. You're aware of who we are, and it's inconvenient for us from Zero to interact with you. It's a bit troublesome to find the right opportunity..."

"I'm sorry, but we truly don't know your identity. You've hidden it too well. Currently, we only know that you're one of the twelve members of the Elder Council. As for which one exactly, we genuinely don't know."

"Besides, if it's usually inconvenient, why is it so convenient now?"

It was clear that the one on the right had strong opinions about the one on the left, and there was even a hint of murderous intent in his words.

This was understandable; from his perspective, he had indeed been wronged by the one on the left.

The one on the left, although not particularly keen on interacting with the other, still tried to pacify him, "The Kong Yi incident was truly an accident. I didn't expect him to run into that guy's son. He went looking for that idiot and got killed by him. There's nothing I can do about that."

"An accident? How can you assure us that there won't be any problems?

Now that there's an issue, you tell me it's an accident. Do you know that this accident has directly shaken the century-old plan of Zero? This has made our leader very angry.

You know who we are; we can't afford to anger us..."

The one on the left immediately frowned and interrupted him.

"You went through all this trouble to force me out here, and you're not going to say something more meaningful than this garbage?"

"We only have five minutes, and you've already wasted two of them."

He didn't want to waste time on pointless matters.

The one on the right pouted but suppressed his dissatisfaction and got straight to the point, "We just want to know if our cooperation is still on."

"It is!"

"Then where is it?"

"After Kong Yi's death, he passed it on to someone else."

"Who? Lu Wu?"

"Not him. It's the one who entered with Lu Wu."

"Lin Jianying? But as far as I know, he's already dead!"

Apparently, the one on the right was well-informed about the situation and was also aware that the line regarding Lin Jianying had been cut off.

But at that moment, the one on the left dropped a bombshell.

"He's not dead!"

"Not dead?"

"Yes!" The one on the left nodded, "According to the Elder Council's records, Lin Jianying was actually monitored by the Council after he left the place of inheritance.

However, when he died, the Council's forces were lured away by a summoned beast.

So, the Council suspects that Lin Jianying might still be alive."

"Is there a suspect?"

"Yes! Two people, Jiang Yuexing from the south and Zhang Yunyi from the north. Both have major suspicions."

"I remember these two had a close relationship with that tied-up dog. So, someone from the Council suspects he's involved in this matter.

There was a proposal to investigate him, but it was shut down by the Chairman."

Upon hearing this, the one on the right sneered, "Isn't the Elder Council quite powerful? Why are they so wary of a tied-up dog?"

The one on the left replied with a meaningful tone, "The Elder Council has its concerns, but you don't.

So, people the Council dares not touch, you can. Things the Council dares not do, you can! My time is almost up, so I'll take my leave. Here, take this. Next time you contact me, don't make such a big fuss."

After speaking, his figure disappeared without a trace.

...

Yeah, the updates have been unstable these past few days because of a particularly eccentric blind date.

I'll share a chat screenshot so you can get a feel for it.

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