Above Destiny

Chapter 613 Wolf and Sheep (Thanks to the Alliance Leader, Hundred-Eyed One)
Exposed.

The sudden change made Ji Jue instinctively feel that something was wrong.

The operation hadn't even started yet, and everyone had been extremely cautious, with all sorts of protective measures in place, but the target just started running away?
So where exactly was it exposed?
In the blink of an eye, Ji Jue's mind raced, and he went through the whole process from beginning to end without finding any flaws. Moreover, he had An Ning, a professional white deer hunter, by his side.

There were no changes in any of the radio waves and phone messages he was monitoring.

Before and after the explosion, only one phone call came in; it was from a pancake stall on the other side of the market urging his son to deliver the goods.

In other words, it was just a coincidence?
In the instant he realized what was happening, Ji Jue reached out and stopped the eager An Ning.

"There are too many people, don't make a move here."

"Ah."

An Ning sat obediently in her seat, but her eyes, peering through the privacy film on the glass, were fixed on the fleeing figure in the crowd, filled with doubt.

As a white deer hunter, determining the species is naturally a piece of cake and effortless; one glance is all it takes to tell whether it's a wolf or a dog.

Then the problem comes...

That guy isn't a wolf!

But it's not a dog, is it?
At best, he is merely a mutated being of the White Deer lineage, somewhat deformed, but still far from being a true mutated being.

In the past, An Ning wouldn't have bothered to even glance at it, but the key point now is that when she is fully focused on locking onto it, she can hardly understand why this kind of lousy thing, which looks exactly like a mongrel dog, has a hint of wolfishness about it.
It's somewhat similar, but not quite; it seems to be, but it isn't.

This is why she has been racking her brains trying to figure out why Ji Jue can't understand it—yes is yes, no is no, and what the hell is 'yes or no'?

Even if we assume that wolves have the strangest tastes, the lowest standards, and are indiscriminate in their hunger, they wouldn't necessarily crave such inferior food, would they?

The current situation is so bizarre that it's as absurd as a tattooed, blond-haired guy scoring only 200 points on a test and outperforming countless other students to get into Tianmen's top-tier program.

They either have connections, or they have some kind of backing... No matter which one it is, it's worth getting to the bottom of it.

Luckily, my uncle and the others chased them out of the city, otherwise, this kind of good thing would have happened to me.
It has to be Brother Ji Jue!

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but move a little closer.

This time, in deep thought, I didn't push myself away.

Great, Brother Ji Jue has given his tacit approval!

……

Amidst the chaotic traffic, the van silently turned into a side alley, moving in and out of the way. Guided by An Ning, it followed the figure from a distance.

Throughout the entire process, Tong Shan remained silent, holding his breath and concentrating.

It was as if he were in a trance, detached from worldly affairs.

A hint of paleness appeared in his dark pupils, reflecting fleeting shadows. A faint, almost nonexistent psychic power extended into the raging fire in the distance, carrying his perception.

As if seen with one's own eyes, every detail is clearly visible.

As the flames burned, a lot of tobacco was drawn into them, billowing thick smoke constantly swirling around, and the aroma of various fruit essential oils continuously evaporated. What should have been a pleasant and refreshing scent was instead so intensely concentrated that it was nauseating.

His senses went downwards, and downwards... following the crack, plunging into the earth, into the deep space hidden beneath the guise of the hookah shop.

Dozens of meters underground, there is a cavity with a hidden entrance and exit.

It's not unusual.

In this godforsaken place, Tacheng, who doesn't have a cellar and some shady things in their home? Otherwise, people will suspect they're unemployed!

At this moment, the basement had already collapsed in the explosion and was unrecognizable, but under the tracking of the Eye of Ether, all the clues were clearly visible.

Pieces of shattered glass were pieced together to reveal complete outlines in the eyes; charred plastic and sheet metal were restored to their original state, becoming instruments.

Numerous footprints remain, a testament to its former bustling atmosphere.

As for the many more, there were corpses, corpses, corpses, corpses, and more corpses. Monkeys', birds', and even humans'... Many remaining hairs and fragments turned to charcoal in the flames, no longer recognizable as they once were.

That was an entire laboratory!
Sure enough, there was a problem!

Tong Shan was already terrified, and his vigilance was rising rapidly—what was the White Bang Restoration Front doing setting up a laboratory in Tacheng without making a sound?
Could it possibly be for the benefit of the White Kingdom or the Central Plains?!
Now it seems that the explosion happened out of nowhere. It wasn't that they were exposed, but that the other party was there to destroy the evidence!
If Ji Jue hadn't reacted quickly, they probably wouldn't have known what had happened at all.

After all... it's too common.

Even disregarding things like bomb vests, things like old and dilapidated items, fires, and out-of-control explosives are as commonplace as drinking water and eating in this godforsaken place, Tacheng.

A few years ago, when Huanyu Heavy Industry's chemical plant exploded, half a hill was leveled. This little incident is nothing.

After the initial chaos subsided and the locals realized it wasn't a population cleansing plan by the Federation or the Empire, they quickly returned to normal, going about their daily lives as usual, buying groceries and selling themselves.

"That guy is very suspicious, I suspect there's something wrong with him. Everyone be careful and watch your step when you make a move."

After hesitating for a moment, Tong Shan glanced at Ji Jue and An Ning, showing his apology: "If possible, please try to capture them alive."

“I’m fine with this.” Ji Jue waved his hand: “The fresher the ingredients, the better. We can just order and prepare them on the spot.”

“Killing this kind of thing won’t yield much of a reward.” An Ning nodded indifferently, then became eager to try: “After I finish asking the questions, Brother Ji Jue, you can use it as you like. Do you want me to hold your hands down?”

For a moment, Ji Liu and Ji Xue remained silent.

Ji Jue's art style was already weird enough, but how come after An Ning came along, she's getting a buff and her stats increased? Something just doesn't seem right!

We initially thought it was a heartless craftsman manipulating an innocent girl, but it turns out it was a cunning and ruthless duo working together... In the end, our group and Tianyuan still suffered because it was too normal!
"Okay, get everything ready."

After tearing off two pages, Tong Shan slapped them onto Ji Xue and Ji Liu, saying, "Wait for my letter... Never mind, everyone, let's cooperate with Miss An."

This kind of thing should be left to the professionals.

"Look at me."

An Ning grinned, opened the window, flipped out, nimbly leaped onto the roof of the car, then lightly jumped onto the wall, and gracefully disappeared between the buildings.

After taking a few steps, its aura vanished without a trace, disappearing from all observation. If one did not look with the naked eye, it would be difficult to detect, like an invisible ghost.

She nimbly leaped onto the tower, gazing at the figure in the crowd as the crowd dispersed and she turned into the alley.

The shepherd, holding the lamb in his arms, glanced back warily. Relieved to find no one following, he wiped the sweat from his brow.

Smile triumphantly.

Fortune favors the bold; taking a gamble ultimately leads to...

Snapped!
He swayed, and the lamb in his arms fell to the ground. When he looked down in bewilderment, he discovered that not only the lamb had fallen, but also one of his arms.

Blood gushed out like a fountain, yet I felt no pain.

He instinctively tried to scream, but no sound came out. The gash in his throat burst open, gushing out crimson blood. Then came his right hand and his legs.

In the blink of an eye, it fell to the ground, barely alive.

Get it!

There was not even time to react.

An Ning's smile vanished instantly. Without a second thought, she unleashed a ruthless attack. Her hunting finger flashed, piercing the air before finally getting stuck in mid-air, hovering and buzzing.

blocked.

Immediately afterwards, the wall cracked, and the stone slabs surged and fell like a tide. A violent force burst forth out of thin air, pulling the dying mutated creature on the ground and flying it into the distance.

They suddenly launched an attack.

"Leave!"

Tong Shan suddenly reached out and went all out—under the chaotic gravity, his mental power extended outwards, forcibly pinning the mutated one to the spot, and a series of crackling sounds continuously erupted in the void.

The two sides clashed head-on, resulting in a deafening explosion and a hurricane-like sweep.

Gravity and telekinesis are entangled and locked in a stalemate.

The terrifying power in the void continued to erupt, surging like a tide, yet no carrier could be seen; only cracks spread wildly across the surrounding matter.

"Olivia?!"

In mid-air, Tong Shan's face was ashen as he looked into the distance. At the other end of the alley, amidst the trembling illusions, a group of people appeared. "I'm sorry, Tong."

The agent from the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics grinned and said mockingly, "I've got my eye on this person first. You'll have to wait your turn."

"Save your farts for when you get home."

Tong Shan said indifferently, "You've overstepped your bounds. This isn't part of the Empire's territory!"

“During this special period, the restrictions in our jurisdiction were lifted a few days ago, and your supervisor signed off on it.” Olivia became even more cheerful: “Why don’t you go back and study it first, and then come back to me after you’ve figured it out?”

Even during their brief conversation, the struggle between the two did not stop at all; in fact, it intensified. In Olivia's hand, an intricate creation resembling a globe spun and rose, its gravity surging.

Tong Shan drew his sword, but as soon as his palm touched the hilt, a red dot landed on his body.

In the distant tower, camouflage was laid out, and the hidden sniper finally revealed himself. Holding his breath, he locked onto Tong Shan's position, and the alchemical bullets in his gun showed their ferocity.

Not only that, but right behind Olivia, a large group of people drew their twin swords, their blood flames rising, eager to fight.

Further away, the hidden Tianyuan raised his hand, locking down the surroundings.

Tensions.

No, it should be said that we were prepared in advance!

As if they knew their plans, they laid an ambush in advance, unaware of their intentions.

Olivia smiled and looked at An Ning atop the white tower: "Does the An family, the Hunter's Commander, intend to get involved in the struggle between the Heavenly Yuan?"

An Ning remained silent and unresponsive.

As if they were detached from the matter.

The conflict between the Security Bureau and the Secret Service was something the White Deer Hunter could simply ignore and watch from the sidelines. He had no right to interfere.

At that moment, Olivia sneered and snapped her fingers again.

An invisible vortex of gravity appeared out of nowhere on the car they had come from, like a sword hanging overhead, its violent gravity held back but ready to unleash a crushing force at any moment.

“Everyone in the car, behave yourselves.”

Olivia looked at Tong Shan again and warned regretfully, "Think about your companions, Tong. You'd better not act rashly."

Tong Shan seemed helpless, and slowly released his grip on the sword hilt.

“I should be the one advising you to be more cautious.” A hint of sympathy appeared on Tong Shan’s face: “You’d better not act rashly, Olivia, think of yourself.”

An Ning, who had been standing by and watching, silently produced a round brooch in her hand and locked onto Olivia.

He abandoned his previous indifference and made no attempt to conceal his malice.

In the brief silence, the car window slowly rolled down.

He revealed a face that left everyone in the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics stunned.

With a calm and serene smile, he glanced at them.

"Brother Shan, it seems like gangs from other places aren't very polite."

"It happens all the time."

Tong Shan shrugged regretfully, "If everyone turns off the lights and you kill me and I kill you, how can we be as close as family?"

"Terrible."

Ji Jue laughed, raised his hand and rested it on the car window, asking Olivia in the distance, "So, is the Secret Service trying to kill me?"

Olivia's expression twitched for a moment, unable to hide her astonishment.

Unexpectedly, there were other people in the car, including Ji Jue!

If it were anyone else, she could have simply dismissed them as bystanders and killed them without consequence. But look at that face, so recognizable even if it were ashes, my family!

In just a few days, he went from an outsider to a pivotal figure in the entire city of Tacheng. With his alchemical bullets, whose production capacity seemed limitless, he had already seized control of the city's lifeline.

To put it bluntly, Tong Shan is dead, but the blood feud between the Security Bureau and the Secret Service is no less. Olivia can still get a promotion and a raise.

But Ji Jue is different.

If something really happens to him, it will cause a huge mess!

Leaving aside the fact that the Federation military bases will turn into rabid dogs, the Empire also has its needs! Even Shaban has declared that the local Wilderness will not accept any more orders related to Mr. Ji…

Besides, do you really think the Ring of Taiyi is without temper?

Gustav is a ruthless man. If anything were to happen to Ji Jue, as a Gold Ribbon Craftsman, the Association would dare to make all the craftsmen in Tacheng go on strike to show you!
If he dies here, things will get out of hand!

Nobody should get away with this!
"Mr. Ji, we can't concern ourselves with the affairs of the Empire and the Federation."

A slight smile appeared on Olivia's stern face: "To avoid any misunderstanding, would you please refrain from getting involved for the time being?"

"Hmm? What if I say no?"

Ji Jue remained smiling and motionless as he looked at her: "I specifically hired Hunter Flying Light to help Tower City clear out terrorists and maintain order and stability in the Central Plains. Surely we can't become a thorn in the side of the Empire after achieving some results?"

Is it that Tacheng cannot tolerate me? Or is this Miss Olivia's idea?

Instantly, Olivia's face darkened—if it weren't for this critical moment, I would have ground this pretty boy to dust and no one would have dared to say a word, you piece of shit craftsman, you take advantage of my kindness!

An uncontrollable chill rose within them, causing even their subordinates beside them to change color and whisper a reminder: "Big sister, please calm down, it's not worth it!"

Olivia's expression grew increasingly grim, and her anger flared.

Or rather, it's a situation where one is caught in a dilemma.

As a member of the Security Bureau, if he were to back down in front of the National Security Bureau, he would inevitably be reprimanded and become a laughing stock. But if he were to disregard everything and engage in a real fight, and Ji Jue suddenly died here, he wouldn't fare any better.

In the brief stalemate, a sharp wail suddenly erupted.

Under the dual pull and ravages of gravity and gravitational pull, the mutated creature, almost crushed to pieces, writhed, barely clinging to life, struggling desperately.

Blood slowly spread, staining the lamb's white wool crimson.

As the lamb's body shattered, a chilling aura slowly emerged, making everyone feel uneasy.

Driven to madness by agony, the monstrous creature disregarded the torment of psychic and gravitational forces, suddenly opening its mouth and biting its broken teeth into the lamb's flesh, greedily sucking it up.

The lamb that had been taken out of the laboratory cried out in pain and actually turned around to bite the mutated creature.

Crazy gluttony.

They devoured each other, making it impossible to tell whether it was humans eating sheep or sheep eating humans. What was certain was that amidst this frenzied feeding, something entirely different and bizarre was rapidly taking shape!

Right in front of Tongshan and Olivia, the blurry flesh and blood that were devouring each other writhed and merged together.

Human and animal skeletons were intertwined, and after the white wool was removed, thick, sharp black hairs grew vigorously from the mutated creature with the sheep's head.

It roared and howled to the sky, and in an instant, it charged out on all fours at an incredible speed.

Surprisingly, neither telekinesis nor gravity could capture the target; it was impossible to lock onto it!

It's as if they don't exist at all!
"……Wolf?!"

An Ning's eyes widened suddenly as she was the first to react. That's why she couldn't understand and found it hard to believe—right under her nose, an ordinary, clumsy white deer mutator had merged with a strange sheep and actually turned into a genuine wolf!

Admittedly, it's weak, small, and ridiculous, with negligible strength, but a sheep is a sheep, and a wolf is a wolf. How could such a bizarre situation occur?!
Unfortunately, reality is unreasonable and doesn't care about any nonsense or common sense.

Right now, right in front of everyone, the wolf is coming!
In an instant, regardless of friend or foe, no one had time to think carefully anymore. Without hesitation, they attacked the howling newborn wolf with all their might, determined to win.

Only Ji Jue remained seated, watching the howling, charging wolf, and couldn't help but want to applaud.

He was still worried about how to add fuel to the fire for the Federation and the Empire, but unexpectedly, some really juicy and explosive information was delivered to him!

Isn't this much better than biting a lighter?

As expected of Sheikh!
　It's the end of the month, please give me a monthly pass!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)