“Old Wang, don’t just talk nonsense. Although this plan has become an open secret in the world of Intent Seekers, it’s only theoretically possible. Where would they find so many powerful Intent Seekers to steal soul power? I think these devils must be setting a trap! You both are wrong. The Spirit Gathering Array can capture the essence of the sun, moon, and earth. I’ve heard that the Cult of the Rising Sun has a dark secret technique that can transform ordinary people into dark Intent Seekers by forcibly infusing soul power, although the success rate is extremely low. Once this evil technique is widely used, it will have an effect as devastating as a plague. Moreover, as soon as these dark Intent Seekers blend into normal society, they immediately become the backbone of the Cult of the Rising Sun. The most basic ability that dark Intent Seekers possess after awakening is the terrifying Soul Control Technique! You must all know how terrifying this technique is; for ordinary people, it’s an utterly irresistible top-tier weapon! Old Fei, you’re exaggerating too much! I’ve heard about this dark secret technique of the Cult of the Rising Sun. It’s an evil art where high-level dark Intent Seekers forcibly infuse their own soul power into others. But evil is evil; how many high-level dark Intent Seekers can they have to mass-produce these dark Intent Seekers among ordinary people? That’s true! But there’s no gain without risk. The Cult of the Rising Sun has been operating in Langyuan Xiaozhu for years, always hiding deeply. If there wasn’t something immensely profitable, why would they suddenly come out tonight? The entire Yudanshan mountain range’s moonlight essence has been captured by this Nine Absolute Spirit Gathering Array, which concentrates the power of heaven and earth. No wonder the locations for dew collection platforms have been decreasing in other peaks these years; it turns out they’ve all been secretly taken by the ambitious Cult of the Rising Sun. Captain Li, do you finally believe now? Why did you insist on waiting for the facts to unfold before trusting our tracking results? The security of the South China Region has always been your team’s responsibility, and you’ve let a bunch of lunatics do something like this right under your nose. This is negligence; this is a crime! Alright, Old Wang, calm down! They’re just a bunch of lunatics. If I didn’t wait for them to make the first move, how would I get the chance to deal with them? Don’t forget, the Lan family of Yushan has always had close ties with the higher-ups; minor issues can’t bring them down! These few people were arguing in whispers, but as soon as the strange phenomenon appeared on the mountain, these lurking shadows sprang into action. The array has been activated; all assault teams proceed as planned, attack! A steady voice decisively gave the command in the darkness. Wang Qiang and the others split into different teams and swiftly dashed towards the buildings of Langyuan Xiaozhu. Meanwhile, from the back mountain and other concealed locations, numerous figures also surged forward, all speeding towards their targets. What about the students and teachers on the mountain? Old Wang, now’s not the time to worry about their safety. As long as our strike is swift enough to catch these cultists off guard, they’ll be fine! You’re going to make a mistake like this! The earpiece was filled with noise. Li Ke, looking at the front where the engagement had already started, said solemnly: Kill all who dare resist! Team Crouching Dragon, execute Plan B immediately. Lead the students and teachers on the mountain to take cover in the shelters. You have thirty seconds, and you must ensure everyone’s safety! Wang Qiang glanced at the spirited Captain Li Ke: You had a plan all along! Don’t worry! Old Wang, you’ve been abroad too long. Don’t forget, this is our turf after all! Just a mere Cult of the Rising Sun, huh.”
Lin Feng, clutching the delicate Lan Mei, followed by his mother, stepped off the stage. Lin Feng actually didn’t know what to do; he just felt that by controlling this enchanting Lan Mei at this moment, the extreme unease in his heart would subside a bit. He pulled Lan Yu to a secluded spot: “What did you do to Wang Xiaoyun?” Not seeing Wang Xiaoyun among the teachers and students made him uneasy. “Xiaoyun, hehe, she didn’t come today!” Lin Feng didn’t believe her and turned to look at his mother, who seemed distracted and didn’t respond to his questioning gaze. “Fine, then tell me, what exactly are you up to? What’s the relationship between the Lan family and the Cult of the Rising Sun? Don’t make up excuses to fool me! That so-called special ability you got after a serious illness actually comes from the evil Soul Control Technique of the Cult of the Rising Sun!” Lan Yu exclaimed in surprise: “Brother, what’s gotten into you? How could Yu’er know anything about the Soul Control Technique? That’s nonsense! (Angry: The Soul Control Technique of the Cult of the Rising Sun? Such a crude method dares to call itself the Soul Control Technique! You little brat, your dear beloved has already been sent by me to a safe place, and as for you, little rascal, hehe, don’t even think about escaping my grasp!) And what’s the deal between you and your bastard brother? A few days ago, he sent people to attack me and Xiaoyun; all these troubles started because of you, so how come you two are acting like nothing’s happened? Don’t tell me it’s some tragic scheme. Old Lan was turned into a vegetable by your good brother’s people, and I killed his right-hand man. Can all this be covered up with just a tragic scheme?” “Brother, Yu’er doesn’t know either. That day, my brother came to the school and told me that if I signed a property inheritance waiver, he wouldn’t trouble your family anymore, and Yu’er could return to the Lan family like before! At that time, you suddenly disappeared, and my godmother was being harassed by his people, making her restless. Everyone at school was calling Yu’er a big liar, so in a moment of confusion, I signed the agreement! But brother, please don’t be upset. Yu’er knows this might affect you, but Father’s lawyer, Mr. Cai, is very loyal. He holds Father’s will, and as long as you and Mr. Cai complete the procedures in time, your inheritance rights won’t be affected at all! Lan Yu whispered mysteriously in Lin Feng’s ear: “Yu’er has hidden Mr. Cai. My brother might have brought me back to control you and Mr. Cai. But don’t worry, brother, Yu’er will sort this out for you by tomorrow. Then, the entire Lan family will be yours!” Lan Yu leaned half into Lin Feng’s embrace, acting like a typical woman, not moving a single thread of mental power throughout.
In her spare time these days, she has been reading many books by mortals, especially romance stories aimed at girls, which inevitably deepened her curiosity about this sentimental race. Lin Feng’s mind was in a complete mess, trying hard to sort out the clues. He first encountered a series of events at Yao Wang Zhong, pointing all suspicions towards the Lan family, towards Ninglu Terrace, towards Lan Yu, who could control the minds of others. Therefore, the first major task when he and Qin Jian raided Lang Yuan Xiao Zhu was to locate Ninglu Terrace and find the most suspicious person, Lan Yu. However, he found Ninglu Terrace easily, but there was no trace of any Sheng Yang Sect followers around, and Lan Yu was now under control, yet this little vixen still maintained her usual delicate demeanor, showing no signs of abnormality, not even the dark aura common among those evil cult followers. Moreover, in the main camp of the Yu Shan Lan family, aside from a group of invited students and teachers, it was eerily quiet with no suspicious characters in sight, and even the large number of deceived illusionary beings (R) they had anticipated were nowhere to be seen.
