Invincibility starts when I see the BOSS health bar.

Chapter 950 Search
Qian Haiyun felt as if all his strength had been drained away in an instant, and his upright figure swayed as if he had been struck by a heavy hammer.

His once handsome face instantly lost all color, leaving only a pale expression of bewilderment and excruciating pain.

"Impossible... This is impossible! With my brother's skills and cultivation, how could he, how could he so easily..."

Her voice trembled with disbelief, each word seeming to be squeezed out with difficulty from between her teeth.

The father's words confirmed the bad news, and the ominous premonition instantly turned into a cold reality.

Tears quickly filled her red eyes, and her clenched fists, with knuckles turning bluish-white from excessive force, made a cracking sound.

She abruptly raised her head, her eyes devoid of any feminine tenderness, filled only with deep-seated hatred and an unwavering resolve: "If my elder brother truly meets with misfortune! I, Haiyun, will die a thousand deaths! I will dedicate my entire life to tearing our enemy to pieces to atone for my brother's heroic spirit!!"

Seeing the undisguised, all-consuming flames of revenge in his adopted daughter's eyes, Qian Chongyue was able to catch his breath from the rage that was about to tear him apart, but his violent killing intent remained undiminished.

A low, beast-like growl rumbled in his throat: "Good! Very good!! Immediately have everyone in the Thousand Family Team drop everything and spread out! Search every inch of the city! Even if you have to dig three feet into the ground and turn the entire capital upside down, you must dig out that villain within three days! I want to eat his flesh raw with my own hands!"

"Yes!!"

Qian Haiyun clasped her hands tightly, her anger supporting her almost shattered sanity.

But her instincts as the head instructor and a sliver of remaining clarity allowed her to grasp the crucial point amidst her immense grief: "But... but since that thug was able to kill my elder brother, his abilities are probably... beyond what our ordinary strength can handle..."

Her voice was hoarse, yet it carried a cold, analytical quality befitting a formidable foe.

A cold glint flashed in Qian Chongyue's eyes, and the muscles on his wrinkled face twisted in a ferocious grimace. He almost gritted his teeth, and with a madness that seemed capable of destroying everything, he uttered the forbidden decision:
"This time, I'll grant you permission... to go and invite the 'man at the bottom of the well' out!"

what? !

This time, the shock was like ice water poured over Qian Haiyun's head. Shen Xinlian, who was pretending to be concerned, also lost her composure, her eyes widened, she gasped, and almost cried out!
'Man at the bottom of the well'!
That was a taboo existence that the Qian family had deliberately kept hidden and kept secret—the Great Elder who went completely insane more than a decade ago due to his cultivation of a strange skill!
He possessed immense power, yet he had completely lost his humanity. This was because his chaotic and insane mind still retained a vague memory of his granddaughter who had died young. Qian Haiyun's appearance, however, stirred up his last shred of twisted "family affection," becoming the only possible, albeit weak, bond that could briefly connect him with this humanoid beast.

But it's only a "possibility"!

Every time the "well-bottom man" is deployed, it comes with enormous risks. He may suddenly attack and hurt people at any time, regardless of whether they are friend or foe!
Letting this old devil make a move is like opening Pandora's box; the consequences are unpredictable!
Clearly, the tragic death of his beloved daughter has driven Qian Chongyue to the extreme state of disregarding the safety of his family and seeking only revenge!

Qian Haiyun was clearly taken aback by this shocking decision, but then, overwhelming hatred immediately overwhelmed her reason.

Her brother's gentle teachings and kind face were still vivid in her mind, but now he was a cold corpse... Hatred had completely taken over her!
"...Yes! Your subordinate obeys! Everything...will be done according to your orders, sir!!"

Her voice trembled sharply with extreme emotion, yet it was exceptionally resolute, without the slightest hesitation.

No matter how turbulent Shen Xinlian's heart was, or how much she weighed the gains and losses, the giant ship of revenge had already been set in motion with a roar of fury from Qian Chongyue.

Under Qian Haiyun's mobilization using the Qian family's highest token, the elite of the Qianyun Team and a large number of its affiliated forces, like wolves smelling blood, quickly and silently poured out and rushed to every corner of the capital.

A web of revenge suddenly opened...

……

Fang Yu, who was walking down the street, suddenly sneezed without warning.

He subconsciously raised his hand and gently rubbed his slightly itchy nose with his knuckles.

A cool autumn breeze swept a few fallen leaves past the alley corner, and a faint, almost imperceptible scent of dust filled the air.

"Strange..." he muttered to himself, his gaze unconsciously sweeping over the bustling yet indifferent crowd. "Could someone be eyeing me?"

The thought flashed through my mind only briefly, like a pebble thrown into a deep pool, creating only a few tiny ripples before sinking to the bottom of my heart.

Given his current situation, any extra attention might not be a good thing.

Without dwelling on the thought, Fang Yu quickly composed himself, his sharp gaze discreetly scanning his surroundings.

The streets were teeming with pedestrians, but everyone's steps carried an indescribable urgency, as if driven forward by an invisible whip, and a tense atmosphere seemed to linger in the air.

Occasionally, a few figures dressed in the iconic "Foolish Underworld" attire would appear in the field of vision.

At such times, the surrounding people would hurriedly make way for each other as if avoiding a plague, their faces showing undisguised fear. Some even dared not raise their heads and just kept walking quickly with their heads down.

Fang Yu understood.

This scene is most likely related to him.

Since he returned to the Ouyang residence to rest last night, the outside world has obviously undergone a severe search by the Yudi Prefecture, which was extremely intense and large in scale.

These guys are making such a show of themselves, they must be searching for clues or looking for potential informants.

His heart sank slightly, but then he calmed down a little.

Currently, the only person who could directly expose his secret is Captain Feng, whom he has imprisoned.

Aside from this undeniable incriminating evidence, any speculations others may have are mostly baseless and lack conclusive proof to pinpoint the culprit precisely.

However, Fang Yu knew that he could never let his guard down.

In this critical moment, caution is the only rule for survival.

Therefore, after leaving the Ouyang residence, he maintained an extremely low profile, trying his best to avoid attracting attention.

"The Underworld has made such a huge fuss this time; it's practically a thunderous tactic,"

Fang Yu pondered to himself, "I'm afraid not only ordinary people, but also many powerful forces, large and small, in the capital have already focused their attention on this matter."

Anyone with even a little bit of inside information couldn't possibly miss this unusual storm.

What he was most worried about was not anything else, but that his nominal ally, "Juemen," might do something foolish at this critical juncture, ruining his plans and holding him back.

"Given Lulu's intelligence network and abilities, it shouldn't be difficult for her to deduce that I was the instigator of this incident."

A chilling killing intent flashed in the depths of Fang Yu's eyes, as swift as a venomous snake, too fast to catch. "If the Absolute Clan dares to be so foolish as to interfere, or even kick someone when they're down..."

His knuckles twitched slightly, hidden beneath his sleeve.

"If that Senior Sister Lulu dares to cross the line, don't blame me for turning ruthless and taking another life."

Maintaining a semblance of harmony is good for everyone; mutual benefit and pleasant cooperation are the right path.

Fang Yu's thoughts were as cold and hard as iron.

If they have even the slightest intention to take advantage of the situation, that's when the pretense of civility will crumble.

Even when acting under Lulu's orders, Fang Yu would never be polite.

In fact, although he was still nominally "serving" under Senior Sister Lulu, Fang Yu had long seen through her intentions—the tasks she had recently issued were clearly aimed at him.

Fang Yu was fully aware of this, and a silent, cold smile crept onto his lips, laced with deep sarcasm.

"Turn against each other?" he thought disdainfully to himself. "It's not that I don't want to, it's just that the time is still right. This game hasn't reached the point where we should finally flip the table yet."

Composing himself, Fang Yu quickened his pace, slipping through the barely noticeable gaps in the crowd.

Before long, the familiar gate of the dye house came into view.

Perhaps because he had come and gone so often, the guards at the gate seemed to recognize his face. When they saw him arrive, they did not bother to question or stop him. They merely exchanged a glance, and one of them quickly turned around and jogged into the inner hall to report.

Fang Yu paid no attention to this and went straight into the depths of the dye house.

He knew the way well and didn't try to beat around the bush. He quickly found Senior Sister Lulu in the lobby, who was talking to someone.

"Senior Sister Lulu." Fang Yu wore a gentle and polite smile, as if there were no misunderstandings between them.

Upon hearing Fang Yu's sudden return, a genuine look of confusion flashed across Senior Sister Lulu's face, and deeper still... there seemed to be a barely perceptible hint of tension mixed in?
Because her mind was in turmoil: "What's going on?! That guy Qian Wu... why hasn't he taken care of this kid yet?!"

She had personally handed over the detailed assassination mission to Qian Wu, and even arranged Fang Yu's route of action and the meticulously planned ambush!
Logically speaking, this guy in front of us should be a cold corpse, or at least severely injured and on the verge of death, unable to escape!

But right now, he stood before me as if nothing had happened, completely at ease...

Almost the instant she saw Fang Yu clearly, the worst thought uncontrollably jumped into Senior Sister Lulu's mind: Qian Wu had failed! And it was highly likely that he had already been discovered! Fang Yu had come here now, most likely to seek revenge and settle old scores!

A chill crept up her spine.

Almost instinctively, all the muscles in her body tensed up slightly, entering a state of alert readiness for battle.

Her gaze shifted subtly, her peripheral vision darting towards Elder Yan Jin's room like that of a vigilant predator.

Without him.

Although she and Elder Yan Jin had always had a strained relationship, if she, the head of the capital, were to face a life-threatening situation within this safe haven of the Absolute Clan, Yan Jin, out of consideration for their shared affiliation with the Absolute Clan, would never stand idly by and allow Fang Yu, an outsider, to beat her to death.

This is not just about saving face, but also an absolute rule.

Moreover, thinking about it more deeply—if the head of the Juemen were to be murdered by an outsider in the Juemen's own safe house, it would be a devastating blow to the Juemen's reputation and prestige in the capital and even the entire martial arts world!

She currently bears the highest responsibility of the Juemen clan in this place, and she must not leave in such a disgraceful manner!
Now, her standards for judging everything have become cold and direct.

She saw only two kinds of people: stumbling blocks to her path to the pinnacle of power, and sacrifices who paved the way for her success.

Previously, Fang Yu was undoubtedly the latter in her eyes—a useful and sharp knife, a tool to achieve her goal.

However, now... the ancient proverb "when the birds are all gone, the bow is put away; when the rabbit is dead, the dog is cooked" is silently clamoring in her heart.

Now that Elder Yan Jin is about to officially take over the important task in the capital, Fang Yu, a dangerous person who knows too many core secrets of the secret sect and is too powerful and difficult to control, has lost his value to her and is only exposed and at risk of backlash!
Given her guilty conscience and desire to get rid of him as soon as possible, Lulu's first reaction upon seeing Fang Yu was naturally that he had come with murderous intent.

However, Fang Yu's clear, calm eyes, which even carried a hint of inquiry, quickly dispelled her worst-case scenario.

There seemed to be no impending rage or intense killing intent in those eyes.
As a top student of the sect, Senior Sister Lulu is incredibly shrewd and perceptive.

In the blink of an eye, the confusion and tension on her face receded like a tide, immediately replaced by a perfectly timed, slightly professional, sweet smile.

"Why did you return so soon, Young Master Diao?" Her tone was light and cheerful, with just the right amount of concern. "Did you encounter any trouble on the way?"—A seemingly ordinary greeting, but in fact a precise test.

This probing question, however, struck right into Fang Yu's true intentions.

Fang Yu seemed unaware of her sudden change in mood, and replied with a hint of worry, "Senior Sister Lulu, you may not know, but I've heard that something big has happened in the Foolish Underworld. The whole city is in an uproar, and they're sending people everywhere to investigate. I wonder if the Absolute Gate... has any definite news or clues?"

He deliberately emphasized the word "clues" a little more, revealing his unusual concern for the matter.

Gathering intelligence?
The huge weight that had been hanging over Lulu's heart finally lifted completely. The tension dissipated rapidly, replaced by a sense of composure and control.

The Foolish Underworld?
Whatever trouble those government lackeys cause has little to do with her, who is far away at a higher level in the power struggle, or with the core objective of the Juemen sect at this moment.

Since Fang Yu cares so much...

Senior Sister Lulu's mind raced, and a plan to go with the flow immediately took shape.

Her smile remained unchanged as she said gently, "I see. Is that so? Thank you for reminding me, Young Master Diao. How about this, I'll immediately send some capable people to investigate. If there's any new information, I'll let you know as soon as possible, okay?"

This statement was perfectly worded, showing both cooperation and extra help.

This was exactly the promise Fang Yu had come here to hear!

With his own limited manpower and that of the Ouyang family, it would be like a drop in the ocean to try and keep a close eye on the large-scale search operation in the entire city of Yudifu.

But the absolute gate is different!
(End of this chapter)