The dark clouds gradually dispersed, and the light of dawn pierced through the shadows like sharp swords. The sky turned from black to white, marking the transition from dusk to day. The entire city was awakened amidst the clamor.
Ye Lan, who hadn't slept all night, felt no exhaustion. Instead, he was more excited than anyone, his eyes shining like a serpent's in the darkness as he stared intently at the "loading" progress.
These were internal security data from Lionheart Group, with core data protected by twelve layers of commands and a security network. His computer lacked the powerful database and computing power to crack it.
However, with this security system data, it would no longer be an impossible task for Liu Yu, who possessed the ability of "invisibility," to infiltrate Lionheart Tower without alerting anyone.
As the data slowly completed under her focused gaze, Shen Lan Ni had also woken up and started her morning routine. Ren Yuan Hao wasn't sleepy either. As soon as he opened the door, he almost bumped into Shen Lan Ni, who was gracefully washing up behind a sheer curtain.
Ren Yuan Hao was about to retreat awkwardly when Ye Lan excitedly pushed the door open, holding a USB drive. "I got the security data for Lionheart Tower!" he exclaimed.
"So quickly? But you don't look like you've been up all night!" Ren Yuan Hao knew Ye Lan's capabilities, but Ye Lan's face didn't show any signs of a sleepless night. Not only was there no puffiness or paleness, but his complexion was luminous and his face radiant.
"That just means I'm naturally beautiful. What's the next step?"
Ye Lan's smile was as bright as the dawn sky after the clouds had cleared, dazzlingly beautiful and warming the heart.
"Brother Liu Yu has the superpower of invisibility, and with the security system data, he can completely infiltrate and scout the place."
Ren Yuan Hao had already taken out his phone, ready to contact Liu Yu, but Shen Lan Ni stopped him with a grave expression.
"Wait, don't you think everything is going too smoothly?"
The three exchanged glances. Ren Yuan Hao hadn't expected Shen Lan Ni, who was usually more impulsive than him, to be so calm.
"Think about it, if Zhang Liang was indeed taken away by people from Lionheart Tower as we suspect, then Lionheart Tower could very well have our intelligence. Although Zhang Liang doesn't know you have superpowers, with Lionheart Tower's experience and knowledge, they might guess that you are a superpower user."
Shen Lan Ni's analysis was not unreasonable, but Ye Lan smiled and said, "Don't worry. Even if they're already targeting us, this security data is flawless. They won't expect Brother Liu Yu, who has been silent all this time, to infiltrate the tower at this moment."
"Ye Lan is right. Saving people is the priority now; we can't delay any further."
As soon as Ren Yuan Hao uttered these words, a system loli voice echoed in his mind.
"Beep beep, a new order has been generated. Please rush to the rendezvous point and meet the employer. The journey is long, and transportation has been prepared."
Ren Yuan Hao felt dejected and thought, "System, why are you accepting orders again when my injuries haven't healed yet!"
As if sensing Ren Yuan Hao's thoughts, the system replied in a calm tone:
"To achieve great things, how can we lack points? This mission is very difficult. If successful, you will receive at least 1000 points, and the employer seems to be a cultivator."
"Cultivator?" Ren Yuan Hao seemed to understand what the system meant by 'long journey.' After all, in his mind, cultivators should live in secluded, serene, and ethereal mountains, accompanied by water and neighboring the stars and moon.
"First, I need to tell you something. Try not to use the Star Absorbing Great Technique in front of cultivators. After all, in their righteous eyes, it's not a proper method, to avoid unnecessary trouble, unless it's a critical moment."
Ren Yuan Hao thought about it and agreed with the system. He would have more confidence if he could exchange system goods with points later. However, he wondered how long this trip would take, and what if something unexpected happened during this time.
"I know you want to investigate Lionheart Group, but I advise you, since that group has been researching superpower users and clones for a long time, the information they possess is beyond your imagination. In my opinion, don't provoke them until you have absolute certainty."
Ren Yuan Hao stood stunned for a long time. In the end, he decided to follow the system's advice, as her intuition had never been wrong.
"Wait a moment, I've changed my mind," Ren Yuan Hao's consciousness returned to reality from the illusory space within his skull. He looked embarrassed and said, "After careful consideration, Zhang Liang is a variable. I have a premonition that Lionheart Group will come to inquire about information these days. You should all continue with your usual routines and don't let them see anything unusual. Practice the Bending Sea Tide Art diligently. Especially you, Miss Shen, you must remain calm and be extra vigilant. It's best not to be alone and to avoid interacting too much with Brother Liu Yu."
The more Ren Yuan Hao thought about it, the more he felt a sense of dread, and his tone grew more serious.
"Listening to you, does that mean you're going to save thousands of girls worldwide again?" Ye Lan chided playfully.
"I..." For a moment, Ren Yuan Hao really wanted to tell them everything clearly, but it was a taboo of the system, and not a single word could be revealed.
"It seems my sister guessed correctly." A hint of dimness flickered in Shen Lan Ni's eyes.
Ren Yuan Hao wanted to explain, but he was afraid of saying too much and making things worse. He could only leave them with the simplest statement: "I can't help it. There are some things I can't tell you yet. But if you trust me, don't ask."
Shen and Ye didn't ask. They were more concerned about Ren Yuan Hao's injuries. Before he left, Shen Lan Ni gave him plenty of wound medicine, and Ye Lan offered a stream of earnest advice, which inexplicably gave Ren Yuan Hao a sense of home.
After leaving the two women, Ren Yuan Hao got into the Land Cruiser and headed towards the destination according to the map.
Meanwhile, in a secluded mountain villa somewhere to the south, two or three young girls were practicing swordplay under a green pine tree.
A young woman in a simple white silk dress was kneeling before an older woman in green.
"Junior Sister, as a lay disciple, what does the fourth precept of our sect say?"
The white-clad woman dared not look up, her voice low, "Do not get involved in external disputes, and absolutely do not bring external conflicts into the sect."
"Hmph, I thought you knew. You may go. It's not that Master is unwilling to help you, but she cannot." The green-clad woman flicked her sleeves and was about to leave when the white-clad woman grabbed her leg.
"Sister, please just let me see Master."