“Actually, we’ve almost finished our investigation, but there are still some details that need to be verified…” Hei Yi hurriedly interjected, trying to quell Hei San’s impulsiveness and change the subject.
But before Hei could finish speaking, Li Yu's icy gaze swept over him. The oppressive force in that gaze made Hei's throat tighten, and he couldn't finish his sentence. Fine beads of cold sweat instantly appeared on his forehead.
"Continue." Li Yu stopped looking at Hei Yi and turned her gaze back to Hei San, indicating that he should explain in detail.
At this moment, Hei San only had eyes for Li Yu, the hero he admired for protecting Zhongzhou and its people. He couldn't care less about the anxious looks from his two older brothers behind him, who seemed to want to rush up, cover his mouth, and hang him up for a beating.
Hei Yi inwardly groaned, wishing he could turn back time and knock his outspoken younger brother unconscious first.
Hei Er also frowned, looking at his excited younger brother, shaking his head helplessly. He knew that interrupting him would only make things worse, so he could only remain silent and not say anything, while secretly on guard.
Seeing that Li Yu not only did not refuse, but listened attentively and seemed willing to help, Hei San's eyes lit up, and his admiration for Li Yu reached its peak. He felt that he had not misjudged her!
Hei San immediately 'let go' and began to speak eloquently:
"Boss Li Yu, to be honest with you..."
"Our investigation into the disappearance of this dilapidated town was just a temporary mission we were assigned along the way. Actually, the three of us brothers have been operating in this area for a while."
"This is between Wucheng and Mocheng," Hei San pointed out the terrain and location below to Li Yu, then whispered:
“My brother used his sensory abilities to discover that there is a hidden force in this area that is not registered in any official records! And the movement trajectory of that small orbital cannon is closely related to this force, so it is almost certain that they are the ones transferring and manipulating it!”
"What kind of force?" Li Yu became interested, raising an eyebrow as if she was curious.
Is it possible that a force outside the official system possesses and controls such a powerful weapon as the Star Orbit Cannon?
Even the Ao family, which relied on the support of powerful generals like Zhou Zhenbei, ultimately became nothing more than scapegoats in the open.
Could the background of this hidden force be even deeper than that of the Ao family, who have been entrenched in Jincheng for many years?
“It’s the Changsheng Sect!” Hei San said without any hesitation, directly uttering a name that sounded very familiar.
"Oh?" A glint flashed in Li Yu's eyes, and he leaned forward slightly. He was quite familiar with this name.
"Tell me more about it." Li Yu immediately became serious, her interest noticeably increasing.
Hei San sensed the sudden sharpening aura emanating from Li Yu and became even more certain that Li Yu had heard of the evil deeds of the Changsheng Sect, knew about the organization's secret persecution of the people of Zhongzhou, and wanted to rid the people of this scourge as a hero.
So Hei San spoke even more enthusiastically:
"When we were investigating this orbital cannon, we were always interrupted by all sorts of inexplicable obstacles, as if there were several forces in the shadows that did not want us to continue our investigation."
"In the end, I also had to disguise my identity and finally get to know the outsiders. I asked to join the Longevity Sect to infiltrate and investigate, but I was rejected."
Black Three was furious and, pretending to be that person, said:
"That gatekeeper, an Awakened One, is incredibly arrogant. He said that the Longevity Sect isn't one that just any Tom, Dick, or Harry can join!"
"That's when we realized that the Changsheng Gate was hiding here, and that small star-orbit cannon is most likely in their hands!"
Li Yu listened silently, showing no surprise whatsoever, before suddenly speaking:
"Now that you've confirmed it's the Changsheng Sect, why didn't you arrest a few people and question them thoroughly?"
"Arrest?" The three of them seemed to have heard something out of a fantasy.
That's the Changsheng Sect. The three of them probably can't even beat a high-level Awakened One. What makes them think they can capture people?
Seeing Li Yu's reaction, Hei Yi interrupted with some surprise, asking, "City Lord Li Yu, have you heard of the Longevity Sect?"
"I have indeed heard of it, and I even killed quite a few of them on the side." Li Yu said casually, as if he were talking about a trivial matter.
"Killed quite a few?!" The three Hei brothers gasped in unison, exchanging shocked glances.
The Changsheng Sect operates in secrecy and has existed in Zhongzhou for a long time, and no one has ever dared to provoke them.
The members are mostly veteran Awakeners who became famous in their early years and have now retired but still possess great strength. They chose to join the Longevity Sect because of their old age and declining health.
Although they are generally older, the awakened ones are all incredibly powerful, and their backgrounds and relationships are extremely complex.
The power of those old guys, and the support they have for the Changsheng Sect, is very real.
Formidable strength, sophisticated counter-surveillance techniques, and resistance from above.
Let alone continuing the investigation, even if they really wanted to resort to force, they would be no match for the awakened ones of the Longevity Gate.
Even the Thunder Bureau often hesitates to act rashly, yet Li Yu has already clashed with them and even killed some of their men?!
Black Three was so excited that his heart was pounding, and he shouted wildly:
"Awesome! As expected of Boss Li Yu! He even dared to directly attack the Longevity Sect, he's too strong!"
If it weren't for the Star Orbit Cannon, a special weapon belonging to the highest level of investigation, which allows communication with high-ranking officials in Central State, even if they were from the Investigation Department, they would probably have been forcibly recalled to headquarters long ago.
The three looked up at Li Yu, whose expression was calm, and felt a chill run down their spines.
Only someone of Li Yu's caliber could say something like that so casually.
Hei San, as if he had found a savior, immediately poured out his heart to Li Yu, saying:
"Boss Li Yu, just a few days ago, my brother sensed that we were being watched by the Longevity Sect's spies, and they might be planning to take action against us soon. That's why I'm hoping you can help us!"
“Hmm…” Li Yu nodded thoughtfully, her left golden eye suddenly lighting up as she looked at Hei San and the others.
Sure enough, several cold, dark threads were constantly coiling around their bodies, like venomous snakes lurking in wait.
Li Yu's gaze returned to Hei San:
"You mean, you want me to help you get rid of those 'tails' that are eyeing you? Or do you want me to find and destroy that orbital cannon?"
Seeing that Li Yu was willing to help, Hei San, without hesitation, excitedly voiced his boldest expectation:
"Of course, we hope that you, Boss Li Yu, can take action and uproot this Changsheng Sect stronghold! Then, confiscate that dangerous Star Orbit Cannon and hand it over to Zhongzhou!"
"Cough cough cough—!" Hei Yi coughed violently, his face turning red. This time he was really frightened.
Sending Li Yu to wipe out the Changsheng Sect's stronghold? His third brother is simply insane!
Hei Yi hurriedly rushed forward and stood slightly in front of Hei San, waving his hands repeatedly at Li Yu to explain:
"That's not what my brother meant!"
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