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Chapter 82: Suspicions Arise
Chapter 82: Suspicions Arise
Frenzied! Fierce!
A wounded beast is the most dangerous!
There was no doubt that Fang Xing was in such a state at this moment!
He used his hand as a knife and in an instant, he slashed out with a powerful blade of energy!
– Ghost God's Blade!
The blade of energy cut through the air and heavily slashed at the small, black-clad figure, sending him flying once more. A clear sound of cracking bones echoed.
'This guy... isn't actually that strong! And he doesn't have any backup... Looks down on me, huh?'
'Did he think the nano-protective suit would save his life? But I almost shook him to death...'
'What a shame. If I had the Green Rainbow Sword with me, I could have pierced through that nano-protective suit with one sword strike...'
'Hmm? Wait... Something's not right!'
At the brink of life and death, the small, black-clad figure was surprisingly spirited, or perhaps... extremely tenacious. He had abundant experience in taking a beating and knew how to make use of various ways to reduce the force of the attacks.
'He... he seems to be...'
Fang Xing's outstretched finger, which was about to point at something, suddenly paused.
Then...
The small, black-clad figure immediately seized the opportunity and scrambled to a door, panting as he said, "For the door!"
He flung the door open and rushed inside.
When Fang Xing followed and entered, he discovered that it was just an ordinary small room, and the black-clad figure had disappeared...
Fang Xing stood in place, stunned.
A moment later.
A group of Action Team members from the Prevention Bureau had already sealed off the building. Jing Xia, accompanied by her Bull Terrier, sniffed around.
"Captain!"
At this moment, one of the team members came forward and handed over a sniper rifle.
"It's a very old model... The ballistic comparison results show that it was used by the Gate Sect."
Jing Xia held the sniper rifle and looked at Fang Xing, "I'm sorry... It seems that this is the Gate Sect's retaliation for the previous incident. I underestimated them."
"It's fine..."
Fang Xing waved his hand dismissively as he recalled the moment he was shot at.
'Something's not right... If they truly wanted to assassinate me, they wouldn't have let me sense such a dangerous premonition... A real assassin would definitely be able to conceal their killing intent, and they wouldn't use such an old sniper rifle... If it were a laser sniper rifle, I would've been finished...'
'That person... was deliberately giving me a chance and finally exposing the Gate Sect... Could he be warning me?'
Fang Xing now almost confirmed that the small, black-clad figure was Liu Wei.
For someone who had mastered muscle activation, changing their body shape was a trivial matter.
However, while people could change their appearance at will, they couldn't change their body's instinctual reactions during a crisis!
How should he put it? The original owner was too familiar with Liu Wei, especially when it came to getting beaten up...
'So... he wanted to warn me that the Gate Sect is going to make a move on me? Wait... Could Liu Wei have already joined that evil god organization? No wonder he couldn't openly warn me...'
Fang Xing had long felt that there was something off about Liu Wei, and he wanted to sever their relationship.
Unexpectedly, Liu Wei had joined the Gate Sect.
But from today's warning, it seemed that Liu Wei hadn't lost his humanity.
It could only be said that humans were indeed the most complex creatures.
"Captain Jing Xia, have you found anything?"
Seeing Jing Xia's seemingly excited expression, Fang Xing asked.
Woof woof!
At this moment, the Bull Terrier, which was at the location where Liu Wei had last left, barked incessantly at the door.
"Not bad... I underestimated the Gate Sect, and they underestimated you too... Your strength is too formidable, forcing that heretic to flee for his life. He even used some kind of spatial transmission technology in his escape, leaving behind coordinates..."
Jing Xia's face was flushed with excitement, "With these clues, if we can't capture a few of the Gate Sect's secret bases, then we're all good-for-nothings!"
Upon hearing this, Fang Xing fell silent, suspecting that Liu Wei had deliberately left these clues.
'What a good brother. He said we should part ways and sever our ties, yet he's still looking out for me...'
'But I'm no longer the same me as before.'
'Moreover, this Liu Wei must have messed up big time. He originally planned to just shoot me once and then discard the gun along with some clues, but he didn't expect me to be so strong that I would chase him down and beat him so badly that he had to reveal more than he intended... I hope I'll still get to see him at school tomorrow...'
...
The next day.
Yucai High School.
Fang Xing entered the classroom with a hint of apprehension.
Immediately, his brows furrowed.
Liu Wei, who usually looked like a bodybuilder, was surprisingly absent today, leaving his seat empty.
Not only that, but when the teacher, Lan Fei, started taking attendance, Liu Wei was still marked absent.
"Students... Liu Wei is on sick leave today. Remember to take care of your health while also working hard in your studies..."
After Lan Fei finished speaking, she began the lesson, "The Hundred Stars Joint Examination is approaching, and I hope you will all achieve excellent results. Now, please open your moral education textbooks to page 57..."
When the bell rang for the end of class, Fang Xing walked out of the classroom and made his way to the bathroom.
It must be said that regardless of gender, it was human nature to indulge in gossip or other activities in the bathroom, as federal law prohibited the installation of surveillance in private residences and public bathrooms.
'This Liu Wei, he used to like doing shady things in the bathroom... He even sold cigarettes and alcohol...'
With a look of disgust, Fang Xing entered one of the bathroom stalls and tapped on the top layer of tiles.
Hidden within the tiles, Fang Xing discovered a communicator, its serial number scratched off, indicating it was a product of the black market.
After a moment of silence, he activated the device, and a pre-recorded video message appeared, accompanied by a flash of light.
"Ah Xing... I'm leaving!"
In the video, Liu Wei sighed, "I'm giving up on the dream of taking the college entrance exam. Why? You must have recognized me yesterday, but you didn't report me to the Prevention Bureau. I appreciate that..."
Just as Fang Xing could easily identify Liu Wei, Liu Wei had evidently noticed the changes in Fang Xing.
"Now, I need to tell you something. Your current situation is dangerous, very dangerous! Ever since the last incident, the Gate Sect has taken an interest in you. They like to recruit disciples from among the top students... I always wanted to take over that task, but I never got the chance..."
Liu Wei continued.
'It seems he's referring to the incident with Guo Pepe last time... If Liu Wei had taken on that task, perhaps he would have let me off the hook?'
Fang Xing pondered.
"Well... I guess you've figured it out. I've joined the Gate Sect..." Liu Wei forced a smile in the video, "In return, I gained supernatural abilities, which I rightfully deserved. The Gate Sect truly has the power to awaken abilities in people... But, not all ability users become minions of the evil gods. I still retain my self-will, and I've found a way to resist... From now on, I will dedicate myself to a higher cause, fighting for the liberation of more biomechanicals! So... don't look for me anymore. I wish you success in getting into your dream university, old friend!"
"Liberate biomechanicals? Has this kid joined the rebel army? Isn't he just jumping from one pit into another?"
Fang Xing frowned, "However, he might not have had much of a choice. After all, the Gate Sect must have some means of controlling their followers. If you don't join a powerful faction, it's hard to get out of such a situation..."
He pieced together the sequence of events: Liu Wei, having lost hope of getting into college, joined the evil god organization, and then, realizing they were targeting Fang Xing, came to warn him.
Indeed, he was a true brother to the original owner!
'Alas... I am no longer that person.'
'But for him to risk exposure and warn me... It seems that this time, the threat against me is unprecedented, much greater than the last time with Guo Pepe.'
'The kind that could get me in trouble if I'm not careful. What did I ever do to deserve this?'
Fang Xing couldn't help but complain.
In truth, he knew that it was simply because he was too outstanding.
Standing out invited envy and attracted unwanted attention.
Whether it was Summer Dragon and Lucas' investment or the Gate Sect's attempt at corruption, it all amounted to the same thing—they saw his potential value.
"It's all because I have a lowly background. As a biomechanical without connections, I'm an easy target... If I'm too outstanding, it's only natural to attract all sorts of trouble."
"Haha! Are you touched?"
The video continued, and Liu Wei's expression changed as he winked playfully, "Don't be too moved. Helping you was just a side benefit... To be honest, I've been planning to use the Gate Sect as a stepping stone to join another powerful faction. It's a new era! Following those evil god believers will get me nowhere!"
"Lastly, I'm not sure if there are still members of the Gate Sect in school. There might be more than one Guo Pepe, so be careful..."
The video ended abruptly.
Fang Xing remained silent, then suddenly clenched his right hand into a fist.
Layers of innate true energy emanated from his hand, slowly eroding the black market communicator until it turned into a pile of powder, which he flushed down the toilet.
Whoosh!
Along with the sound of flushing water, the powder disappeared from sight.
"It's just... I can't help you now. Everyone has to look out for themselves..."
Fang Xing sighed, returned to the classroom, and resumed his martial arts lesson.
...
After school.
By the river embankment.
Fang Xing kicked pebbles aimlessly.
It was undeniable that Liu Wei's actions had earned his respect.
Although it was a childish gesture, the brotherly bond they shared was genuine.
This only made Fang Xing feel more uncomfortable, as he was not the original owner of this body.
'Another debt of gratitude... I'll have to remember to repay it someday.'
He reminded himself.
Throughout his journey, while most of his achievements were due to his own efforts, he had also received help from Principal Lan and Summer Dragon, and he knew he would have to repay them someday.
Additionally, there was his exploitation of Gu Yun, and now Liu Wei's warning...
'Unknowingly, I've accumulated quite a lot of karma and entanglements... I guess I've truly become a part of this universe.'
Fang Xing mused to himself.
"Hmm?"
Suddenly, his eyes caught sight of Bai Lanyi, dressed in a floral white dress, heading into a tunnel under the bridge.
'Instead of going home after school, what's she doing running towards the bridge? Is she picking up a side job? Isn't she usually in the wealthy district?'
'I've heard that many rich people get bored and seek thrills... It's not easy being in that line of work.'
Fang Xing sigated. He was unaware that the surveillance cameras lining the streets had suddenly started flickering and malfunctioning, as if they had broken down...
(End of Chapter)
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