As this topic was brought up, even Zhou Yu's expression unconsciously turned serious.
Assistant Lin's anomaly could be handed over to the Dragon Group for examination.
Even if Assistant Lin had a problem, it certainly wouldn't be aimed at him, so Zhou Yu didn't need to worry.
But the water tank, however, had to be taken seriously!
After all, both Zhou Yu and Zhao Ruyue were temporarily living at the new recruit training base and both needed water.
Today, they were lucky to discover the anomaly in the water tank.
What about tomorrow?
If someone really managed to sneak in, then that person might not just be poisoning the water tank; they could also be poisoning the food!
It was impossible to guard against!
"Is there any surveillance near the water tank? Or have the patrol members spotted any suspicious figures?" Zhou Yu immediately inquired.
Assistant Lin shook his head regretfully.
"It was very clever. The surveillance camera placed near the water tank just happened to be askew today!"
Upon hearing Assistant Lin's words, both Zhou Yu and Zhao Ruyue grew solemn.
A well-functioning camera wouldn't just become askew for no reason.
It could only be man-made!
The importance of the water source was self-evident, so when the Dragon Group established the new recruit training base, they installed four camera probes around the water tank to ensure surveillance from all angles.
However, today, at the time of the water tank incident, all four camera probes had simultaneously shifted their angles.
Although it was only a slight shift, the combined angles of the four cameras created a blind spot!
No wonder Assistant Lin was so certain that the anomaly in the water tank was man-made the moment he spoke!
"Where are the poisoned people now? I want to see them." Zhou Yu said immediately.
However, Assistant Lin stopped him.
Assistant Lin gave a wry smile and said, "Didn't I just say that the two Dragon Group members who were poisoned are out of danger? Doctor Zhao has already treated them."
Saying this, Assistant Lin looked at Zhao Ruyue.
Zhao Ruyue nodded slightly. She had used the "Bian Que's Acupuncture Technique" that Zhou Yu had taught her to detoxify them.
However, Zhao Ruyue was not yet proficient in the application of "Bian Que's Acupuncture Technique," nor did she possess Zhou Yu's formidable strength.
Therefore, she had to try several times before successfully bringing the two Dragon Group members out of mortal danger.
"The toxin wasn't very potent. If it were Zhou Yu, it would probably have been a matter of seconds," Zhao Ruyue stated truthfully.
Hearing this, Zhou Yu finally breathed a sigh of relief!
Although the toxin in the water tank this time could also affect martial artists, it was clearly milder than the one carried by the unknown creature's claws.
"Our main task now is to find the person who poisoned it so that we can implement targeted defenses," Assistant Lin said gravely.
It seemed he was also afraid that the person who poisoned the water today might poison the food tomorrow.
Not only was it impossible to guard against, but why would one have to guard against a thief every day?
"Elder Lin, do you suspect... the Shadow Organization?" Zhou Yu asked.
Assistant Lin nodded.
Besides the Shadow Organization, he couldn't think of anyone so meticulous in their planning to disrupt the Dragon Group's defenses.
Moreover, the toxin in the water tank clearly wasn't intended to kill martial artists!
It was only meant to incapacitate them.
"The Shadow Organization is likely hidden deeper than we imagined, perhaps even infiltrating the entire new recruit training base," Assistant Lin said with a headache.
After all, not everyone had a key to the water tank.
What's more, since the appearance of the unknown creature, the new recruit training base had already increased patrol and alert levels.
The shift changes for each patrol team were very short, almost seamless!
To successfully poison the water, one would need to possess the key to the water tank, move the cameras, and be familiar with the patrol team's shift changes.
This indicated the current status of the Shadow Organization...
"Investigating them one by one will only alert the enemy," Zhou Yu mused.
If, as they suspected, the Shadow Organization had already infiltrated the new recruit training base, then investigating them one by one now would easily make them vigilant.
Perhaps for a short period, the Shadow Organization wouldn't make any moves for fear of being discovered.
But at the same time, they would hide even deeper!
They had to find a way to lure them into a trap.
That way, they could solve the problem once and for all!
Zhou Yu and Assistant Lin exchanged glances; they had both made up their minds.
"Perhaps we can..." Assistant Lin beckoned Zhou Yu and Zhao Ruyue closer and began to whisper.
As the three of them walked out of the room, they attracted quite a few glances.
This was mainly because Zhou Yu had been too active recently.
No matter what matter Assistant Lin had, he would always consult Zhou Yu.
This made the various family retainers very curious.
According to the surface-level information, Zhou Yu was just an unknown person with no power or influence.
What right did he have to gain Assistant Lin's favor?
However, they didn't dare to delve too deeply into Assistant Lin's affairs.
So they could only speculate in private.
Some believed that Zhou Yu might already be a member of the Dragon Group, just not officially announced yet.
Others thought that Zhou Yu was simply a distant relative of Assistant Lin.
After all, when Assistant Lin spoke to others, his imposing demeanor was undeniable.
But when he spoke to Zhou Yu, he was as amiable as a spring breeze, full of smiles!
Zhou Yu was unaware of these people's thoughts.
Even if he knew, he would have given them a thumbs-up.
Because their guesses weren't entirely wrong.
In a sense, Zhou Yu and Assistant Lin did have a special relationship.
After coming out of the room, Zhou Yu continued to ponder the plan Assistant Lin had proposed, looking worried.
Zhao Ruyue followed behind Zhou Yu, and the two of them unconsciously walked to the back of the cafeteria.
"I think Elder Lin's decision is too risky," Zhao Ruyue said, biting her lower lip.
Zhou Yu nodded.
It was indeed quite risky, but as the saying goes, fortune favors the bold.
The Shadow Organization was like a virus parasitizing the new recruit training base; without strong medicine, it couldn't be forced out!
"Let's proceed as Elder Lin suggested, but it will be tough on you."
"At the critical moment, you must protect your own life."
Zhou Yu immediately cautioned her.
Zhao Ruyue nodded vigorously, her expression suggesting she wanted to say something more to Zhou Yu.
But Zhou Yu no longer seemed inclined to talk, his eyes scanning the surroundings, as if he feared being overheard.
Zhao Ruyue then had no choice but to swallow the words in her stomach.
"Let's go back now," Zhou Yu said, and then he turned and left.
Zhao Ruyue looked at his retreating back and couldn't help but give a wry smile!
This Zhou Yu was really something.
Did he not even want to spend an extra second with her?
Zhao Ruyue couldn't help but touch her cheek, beginning to doubt her own charm!