Chapter 55: Strange Feelings [4K]
Although Lu Yibei initially kidnapped the girl by accident—because the girl “luckily” overheard her conversation with Jumeng, which likely led to the forced cancellation of this infiltration journey—it was not a whim when she invited the girl to join the “Lan Yi Party.”
From the bold idea of wanting it all to Zhang Yi leading a group of low-level members of the Solar Eclipse Society, Lu Yibei contemplated the issues that might arise when turning this bold idea into action, realizing that it was not as simple as it seemed.
From Lan Yi’s memories, before her demise, she not only fell out with the Elders’ Council of the Solar Eclipse Society but also had conflicts with the president.
Now, with Lan Yi’s sudden reappearance after a long absence, it would inevitably draw the attention of both factions.
If the real “Lan Yi” failed to show up, both factions would likely remain on standby, but if the real “Lan Yi” made an appearance, it was very possible that the Elders’ Council’s assassination team would show up the next day.
This situation was akin to a game where rare elites with special drops would spawn. When unsupervised, even if players were waiting, their numbers would not be particularly high, but once they spawned, the number of players rushing to k*ll them would immediately increase.
This was definitely not over-worrying.
According to Lan Yi’s memory, as long as a trace of spirit energy fluctuation was detected, the Elders’ Council could find a spiritual ability user or an urban legend in a short time using at least a dozen methods.
Although she could hide directly inside the God Realm Prototype after the fact, avoiding the Elders’ Council’s tracking, she couldn’t possibly stay inside forever, could she?
That would be no different from sitting and waiting for d*ath!
While the God Realm Prototype, once merged with Ling Tai Purification, freed the leyline energy of Huacheng and allowed her to carry the God Realm Prototype at all times, as long as she entered the God Realm Prototype, Ling Tai Purification would remain in place.
Moreover, recruiting such a large number of low-level members of the Solar Eclipse Society was not a one-time transaction; thereafter, there would likely be many instances of her leading them in the name of “Lan Yi.” As the number of times increased, it would be hard to ensure that her disguise wouldn’t be seen through.
If her identity were exposed and attracted the attention of the Siye Society, the trouble would be even greater.
Why would an urban legend on the red wanted list secretly recruit members of the Solar Eclipse Society?
The Siye Society would absolutely not allow such a destabilizing factor, which could cause significant damage, to exist.
In summary, Lu Yibei felt that she urgently needed a “fall guy” to take on the banner of the Lan Yi Party, preferably someone who had no prior connection with her.
Simply put, she needed a black glove!
If anything happened to the black glove, she could easily just take it into the God Realm Prototype, much more conveniently and flexibly than hiding herself inside.
After observing along the way, Lu Yibei found that the girl was very suitable for this heavy responsibility!
Not only was this girl gentle like a little lamb, but she was also quite clever. Most importantly, she possessed a very rare quality.
She had a fair complexion, a bit of baby fat on a small round face, particularly bright and moist large eyes, and rosy lips that were dainty, resembling the legendary cherry blossom lips but slightly fuller. Even when she had no facial expression, it gave a subtle impression of a slightly pouting mouth.
Combined with her somewhat timid personality, all of it bestowed her with an air of perpetual grievance.
Although it sounded a bit perverse, just looking at her truly made one want to “bully” her a little, to scare her, or to pinch her small face hard.
If this were captured in a drawing or a video, she would be the type who could be perfectly dominated.
With various factors in mind, Lu Yibei extended a sincere invitation to this girl who “voluntarily” wanted to associate with them—
“Then will you join the Lan Yi Party?”
Upon hearing this, the girl was momentarily stunned, casting a complex glance at Lu Yibei and weakly asking, “Wh-what party?” After a pause, she hurriedly added, “Sorry, I just joined the Solar Eclipse Society not long ago. I haven’t seen much of the world and have a rather simplistic understanding.”
Lu Yibei almost immediately grasped the girl’s implicit meaning—”It’s not that your organization is not powerful enough, but that I am not well-informed; please don’t be angry.”
A strong will to survive!
“Do you know that the Lan Yi Party isn’t what matters? What matters is that if you join now, you will be an elder, the second-in-command, do you understand?” Lu Yibei said nonchalantly.
“When the Lan Yi Party punches the Solar Eclipse Society and kicks the Siye Society in the future, you are well aware of the benefits you could gain as the second-in-command. Opportunities are fleeting—you must seize this one!”
Although the girl was “voluntarily” cooperating, Lu Yibei believed that she still needed to show the girl enough benefits to make her dedicate herself wholeheartedly to her work.
If you want someone to work like a beast of burden, you must provide them with grass!
The girl seemed somewhat moved by this, biting her lip and tentatively asking, “Then who is the leader?”
Lu Yibei straightened her back and patted her chest, “That would be me.”
The girl furrowed her brows a bit and turned to look at Jumeng beside Lu Yibei. Just as her gaze landed on Jumeng, she heard Lu Yibei’s voice.
“She is not a member of the Lan Yi Party, just an ally.”
After speaking, noticing Jumeng glaring at her, Lu Yibei added casually, “She is the only, closest ally.”
The girl was taken aback! So this organization only has one member so far? How could she boldly say phrases like punching the Solar Eclipse Society and kicking the Siye Society?
Although the girl was highly suspicious that she had encountered a new type of scam, she didn’t dare speak out due to the powerful strength accidentally shown by Lu Yibei and Jumeng, fearing to provoke them.
“Then, may I ask what exactly I’ll be doing if I join?”
“Isn’t it obvious? You don’t want to d*e, do you?” Jumeng asked lightly. “With the current situation tonight, you and the several hundred others will probably be doomed.”
What does that mean? Is there going to be a massacre if we can’t reach an agreement? The girl widened her eyes and began shaking her head rapidly.
If you can’t speak, don’t! Lu Yibei shot a glance at Jumeng and explained to the girl, “What she means is that the people from the Sunrise Biotechnology Company want you to seize the night to ambush the Three Gorges Psychiatric Hospital, clearly treating you as cannon fodder. If you don’t resist, you’re likely in grave danger.”
The girl frowned and said, “Earlier, I heard Manager Sha say that the boss found a mysterious powerful figure who blessed us, allowing us to double our luck and significantly boost our fighting strength. We have a complete opportunity.”
Before she could finish her sentence, a loud bang erupted from a distance, cutting off her words.
“Boom—!”
Accompanied by the deafening noise, an astonishing flash of lightning suddenly burst from the cliff of Chijia Mountain like a ferocious dragon, spanning the canyon and casting a stunning blue light over the river surface beneath the night sky. It was vaguely visible that several figures were evaporating from the lightning at an observable speed.
The shockwave swept over the blue river surface, causing the boats carrying a batch of the Solar Eclipse Society members to bob like reeds on the water.
Moments later, the communication spirit energy items on the boat meant to connect the ten various teams buzzed with Zhang Yi’s voice.
“Everyone, don’t panic. It’s not an enemy attack; just a reconnaissance advance group that accidentally triggered a discarded—single-use spirit energy item. This minor incident will not affect our actions.”
A minor incident? With such a ruckus, it would be strange if the members of the Siye Society stationed at the Three Gorges Psychiatric Hospital were unaware!
This blast sent all the members of the Solar Eclipse Society into the finals early.
Lu Yibei turned her head to the girl, her expression unchanged, and said, “Is this what they call doubled luck? It looks like the mysterious expert your boss found is not very reliable!”
What mysterious expert? Isn’t it just a member of the Miracle Cult? With me and Stinky Sister around, even if Fang Ji and Sheim come, it won’t work! Lu Yibei thought.
In an awkward silence, the girl looked pale and stared at Lu Yibei for a moment, biting her lip, she said with great difficulty, “But the Solar Eclipse Society has shown favor to my family. I just joined not long ago; today is my first day taking over my father’s position at the company. How can I betray them…”
Upon hearing this, Lu Yibei nodded thoughtfully.
So she just joined the Solar Eclipse Society not long ago?
No wonder this girl seemed a bit different from the other members.
Someone who hasn’t been brainwashed by the Solar Eclipse Society yet is certainly more suitable to be a “fall guy,” Lu Yibei pondered as she gently shook her head, “Then you don’t need to worry. Joining the Lan Yi Party only means you’ll betray Zhang Shuisheng, not the Solar Eclipse Society.”
“Do you know who Lan Yi is?”
The girl shook her head in confusion.
“Hmph!” Lu Yibei sneered a couple of times, “Lan Yi is the fourth seat of the Elders’ Council and the right-hand person of Elder Ying Huo, much more directly connected than Zhang Shuisheng!”
Upon hearing this, Jumeng widened her eyes and looked at Lu Yibei with disbelief.
This person just talked about digging up Ying Huo’s grave, and now she’s using Ying Huo’s banner to recruit people. Isn’t that a bit too arrogant? What if she brings trouble upon herself? Jumeng thought.
Indifferent to her surroundings, Lu Yibei raised her eyebrow at Jumeng, continuing to speak to the girl, “To be honest, Elder Ying Huo long ago discovered Zhang Shuisheng’s rebellious actions, which is why she sent Miss Lan Yi here to recruit his subordinates.”
As the girl listened to Lu Yibei, the more she listened, the more uneasy she felt, involuntarily furrowing her brows.
Earlier, she stated there was only one member in the Lan Yi Party, but immediately after called out the name of the fourth seat in the Elders’ Council and referred to her as Miss Lan Yi.
After a brief moment of thought, the girl widened her eyes and exclaimed, “You… you’re the confidant of the fourth seat elder!?”
“Exactly!” Lu Yibei replied without a second thought, “I am Lan Yi.”
Seeing this, Jumeng’s mouth twitched slightly, silently turning her face away.
This is downright embarrassing; she doesn’t care about her face just to fool the little girl!
After receiving a confirmed answer, the girl took a deep breath, stood up, bowed at a ninety-degree angle toward Lu Yibei, and said earnestly, “I understand now, Miss Lan, I am Ji Yunpei, willing to follow you!”
Upon hearing the girl’s name, Lu Yibei froze for a moment.
Not knowing if it was just her imagination, when she heard the words “Ji Yunpei,” she felt something in her heart was touched, as if she had already heard this name somewhere before.
Her heart ached, feeling as though she was encountering an old friend in a foreign land.
However, after carefully recalling, she was certain she had never met this girl in front of her.
Why would that be?
Forget it, no need to dwell on it. Since coercion, inducement, and political correctness have succeeded, this girl can now be regarded as one of their own. Next, it’s time to discuss the main matter.
With that thought, Lu Yibei pulled back her thoughts and said to the girl, “Good, Ji Yunpei, the next thing you need to do is very simple.”
A few minutes later.
After assigning tasks to Ji Yunpei, Lu Yibei stealthily moved to Jumeng’s side and asked in a voice only they could hear, “Stinky Sister, can you check if there’s a fated red thread connection between me and Miss Ji?”
Feeling a bewildering sense of inexplicable connection to Ji Yunpei, it was hard for her not to think of the fated red thread.
Jumeng glanced at Ji Yunpei, who was sitting at the bow of the boat reflecting on the details of the task, then looked at Lu Yibei and rolled her eyes, coldly saying, “You dog, does every person have a fated red thread with you?”
“Does that mean there isn’t a fated red thread?” Lu Yibei frowned and muttered, “Strange, then why do I feel that way?”
“What feeling?” Jumeng asked.
Lu Yibei thought for a moment and said seriously, “A strange feeling.”
Jumeng,
Should I have never mentioned the fated red thread to her in the first place?
Now, it seems that each time she sees a girl, she wants to use the fated red thread as an excuse to give herself a reason to go disturb them.
At this rate, she’ll inevitably end up finished!
While Jumeng was pondering, the boat carrying the Solar Eclipse Society members docked at the shore near Chijia Mountain under the cover of darkness, and the communication spirit energy item on the boat relayed Zhang Yi’s shout.
“Everyone, prepare to disembark. In three minutes, we’ll gather in front of the target location!”
On the other side, at the Three Gorges Psychiatric Hospital, in consultation room No. 17.
Lin Kule and Jiang Li had just finished their routine questioning of Tan Qiuming and were preparing to start the formal interrogation when they heard a rumble of thunder from outside the window.
Suddenly, the Gray Owl Badge on their chests began to vibrate.
Lightly brushing her fingers over the badge, they heard the voice of the head of the Three Gorges Psychiatric Hospital.
“Everyone, please pay attention! Unknown forces are approaching the psychiatric hospital, reasons unclear. Please return patients currently in the consultation rooms to their wards and enter a state of alert.”
Upon hearing this, Lin Kule and Jiang Li exchanged a glance, both momentarily stunned, then nodded at each other.
“Sister Ling, I’ll go and ask the director about the situation. Could you please escort Tan Qiuming back to the ward? By the way…”
By the way, can I take this time to question Tan Qiuming alone? Jiang Li nodded, interrupting, “I got it.”
As she said this, she got up, picked up the handcuff-like spirit energy item used to seal spirit energy from the table, and walked toward the bewildered Tan Qiuming.
