Chapter 379: Unexpected Turn
Chapter 379: Unexpected Turn
It was night.
In the Dinghu Neighborhood.
A serene silence enveloped the area, occasionally interrupted by the hushed whispers of passing pedestrians.
In the not-too-distant experimental building, numerous lights remained illuminated.
At that moment, a dark shadow moved silently, entering the building without making a sound.
The several Mind Masters on duty on the second floor were completely unaware, most of them cultivating, with only one or two releasing their psychic energy to monitor the surroundings for any unfamiliar intruders.
The next moment, a faint sound echoed, and the door handle turned. The door was pushed open from the outside.
"Who's there!"
Several people opened their eyes, and their psychic weapons hovered in mid-air, ready for action.
At the entrance stood a figure shrouded in a black robe, making it impossible to discern their gender.
"Who are you? Why have you intruded here?" The leader among them asked, their eyes filled with deep apprehension.
It was clear as day that this person was no ordinary being.
Otherwise, they wouldn't have gone unnoticed right under their noses.
One of them glanced at the red button not far away. With a press of that button, an alarm would sound, and Gu Changkong would rush over.
For others, pressing that button would require walking over, but for them, it was a mere thought away.
However, just then, the black-robed figure suddenly raised their hand, revealing a section of their arm as white as jade. With a flick of their finger, a fireball the size of a ping-pong ball flew out. Upon contact, the intruder was instantly engulfed in flames, not even having the chance to scream before turning into a pile of ashes on the floor.
This scene unfolded in the blink of an eye, and it took a few seconds for the others in the room to comprehend what had happened.
"Thump!"
One person was so startled that they sat down on the ground.
Another was so scared they wet themselves.
Instant Spellcasting!
Only those mages who had reached perfection in a particular spell could cast it without reciting the spell formula.
Moreover, the fireball was only the size of a small point, yet it could incinerate a person to ashes in an instant, indicating that the attacker was at least a Grandmaster level.
Primal Force Warriors with spirituality were different from those without, who only trained their physical bodies.
The former, if they were ordinary people, upon discovering their spirituality, would typically work behind the scenes, relying on crafting talismans, essentially making a living by selling them, as only they knew how to create them.
Those with talent would also forge artifacts, earning even more! Who would risk their lives like the physical Primal Force Warriors, engaging in killing for a living?
Therefore, the appearance of such a person was a formidable presence among their peers.
"I ask, you answer."
A voice, seemingly both male and female, emanated from within the black robe.
"Hmm."
The heads of the others nodded like chicks pecking at rice.
"Where is Jiang Cheng?"
Upon hearing this name, a thought simultaneously flashed through their minds.
It's him again! In recent days, there had been two consecutive attacks.
The first one was somewhat manageable, and they even managed to severely injure the enemy.
But the second attack a few days ago could have been fatal if they hadn't been quick-witted.
And now, a third attack had occurred! Moreover, the intruder this time was even more powerful!
"Hmm?"
The black-robed figure let out a sound, and a small flame appeared on their fingertip.
"He, he left."
The leader of the group quickly spoke up.
"Where did he go?"
The man in black furrowed his brows.
"He was taken away by the Young Master."
The leader answered hastily.
"Which Young Master?"
"Gu... Gu Changlin."
The leader of the men glanced at him and said cautiously.
"Gu Changlin?"
The man in black's brows creased even more.
He had originally thought this task would be an easy capture.
But an unexpected turn of events had occurred? Moreover, looking at these men, it didn't seem like they were lying.
After all, anyone who witnessed their former companion being burned to ashes wouldn't have the heart to deceive.
"What exactly happened? Tell me the details."
"Yes, yes."
The men exchanged glances and began chattering, recounting the events of the recent days when Gu Changlin had arrived.
The more the man in black listened, the more astonished he became.
What kind of alchemist was he that he could make Gu Changlin, the young master of the Gu family, personally come from the inner city to take him away?
"We're not too sure about that either."
The men shook their heads in response to the man in black's inquiry.
"Is that so?"
The man in black curled his fingers again, and another fireball flew out, igniting one of the men, who burned into a pile of ashes in the blink of an eye.
"No, please!"
"Spare us! Spare us!"
"We really don't know!"
Terrified, the men prostrated themselves on the ground, pleading for mercy.
"If you want to know, you can ask Yang Chun, or our director, Gu Changkong. He should know."
"Yes, yes, sir. We've told you everything we know. If you kill us, we still won't know anything more."
"That's true."
The man in black nodded.
Just as the men breathed a sigh of relief, thinking they had escaped, several fireballs flew towards them, instantly igniting them.
The man in black muttered a few incantations, and a gust of wind appeared in the room, blowing away the ashes until they were completely gone.
It was as if those few people had never existed.
The man in black extended his left arm, revealing a watch, and tapped on it. A virtual screen projected in front of him.
Soon, a beautiful woman appeared on the screen—none other than Bai Yan.
"Did you take care of them?"
"Miss, there's been a change in the situation."
The man in black recounted the recent events.
"Taken away by Gu Changlin?"
Bai Yan's brows furrowed slightly, sensing that this matter was not simple.
"Yes, they probably weren't lying to me. But I can question a few more people. Should I go see Gu Changlin?"
"No need."
Bai Yan shook her head after a moment of thought.
If she were to meet Gu Changlin, it would be like announcing her involvement.
Moreover, while killing him wasn't difficult, his status made it inconvenient to take action.
"You may return. I'll have others investigate this matter thoroughly. You've worked hard."
"It's my honor to serve you, Miss."
After saying this, the man in black ended the communication, and his figure vanished from the spot.
"He was taken away by Gu Changlin himself?"
On the other side, Bai Yan's expression grew even more solemn.
She must have someone look into this matter thoroughly and find out what had happened.
If that boy truly possessed exceptional talent in alchemy, and since he couldn't be of use to her, then he must be eliminated. Otherwise, the consequences of leaving him by Gu Changlin's side were unimaginable.
(End of Chapter)
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