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Chapter 391 The Yoga Master, Luring the Snake Out of Its Hole

Inside a lounge on a floor of the Noah Building.

The room was completely darkened by heavy velvet curtains, preventing any light from penetrating from the outside.

The room was dark; the only light came from a circular pattern made of dozens of white candles on the floor.

The candlelight burned quietly, casting flickering shadows on the walls and ceiling, as if they were writhing in motion.

The air was filled with the mingled scents of sandalwood and wax, creating a calm yet oppressive atmosphere.

A brand-new CD player lay on the floor, playing a piece of white noise on a loop.

That was the howling of the wind sweeping through the forest and valleys before the storm, accompanied by distant, faint thunder.

The sound did not create any noise; instead, it acted as an invisible barrier, completely isolating the room from the outside world and creating an absolutely private space.

Surrounded by candlelight, a dark-skinned, thin man sat cross-legged.

He was dressed in a loose, dark robe and had a blue turban wrapped around his head, typical of Indian attire.

His eyes were slightly closed, and a red crescent mark on his forehead glowed faintly in the candlelight.

It's like a third eye has grown out of the space between the eyebrows.

At this moment, the man's hands formed a peculiar hand seal, and his breathing was long and slow, almost inaudible.

In another dimension, his body was like a lonely island in a dark ocean.

His spirit transformed into an invisible giant net, spreading out to catch the "fish" that floated and shimmered with the light.

Almost the entire Noah Building has been included in the scope of this giant net.

In this web of the mind, each person's consciousness is a pulsating point of light.

The security guard's monotonous patrols and the staff's anticipation of going home.

Especially those under house arrest who are receiving extra attention are experiencing anxiety and restlessness...

These complex fluctuations, like ripples on the water, clearly spread and intertwined in his perception.

He was like a patient spider, entwined in his web, quietly observing and waiting for his prey to stumble into the trap.

Most ripples were so faint and murky that they were not worth casting a prying glance at.

Until just now.

A completely different consciousness, like a meteor falling to earth, rushed straight into his network.

That consciousness was powerful and refined, carrying a calm scrutiny and a high degree of vigilance.

It did not intrude unintentionally, but rather with a clear purpose, precisely connecting to one of the points of light.

The man's spiritual energy instinctively reached out to meet it, attempting to track and lock onto it.

However, the other party's reaction was beyond expectations.

The moment they made contact, that consciousness recoiled abruptly, like a startled beast.

Before disappearing, it cast a mental force with similar energy fluctuations in the opposite direction, attempting to disrupt the network and hide its whereabouts.

This was a silent confrontation, lasting less than a second.

The mental network that enveloped the entire building even experienced a momentary blank and chaotic void.

"interesting……"

The man's eyes peeked out from a narrow slit, a flash of eerie blue light passing through them.

He muttered to himself, his voice carrying a hint of inquiry and amusement.

Boom, boom.

Suddenly, a steady and powerful knocking sounded on the door.

"Come in."

The man did not open his eyes, and replied calmly.

The door was pushed open, and a man with a crew cut, who was not tall but had an exceptionally imposing presence, walked in first.

It was none other than Minister Luo Lie, the leader of the Noah Organization stationed in Dongdu.

Behind him followed Zhuo Feng, the head of the intelligence department, and Feng Jincai, the station chief.

The scene inside the room caused Zhuo Feng and Feng Jincai's expressions to change slightly, but Luo Lie remained calm.

He walked outside the circle of candlelight, his gaze landing on the Indian man who was still meditating with his eyes closed, and asked in a deep voice:
"How's it going?"

The man did not answer immediately.

He slowly released the hand seal, raised his right hand, and with his index and middle fingers together, he extinguished the flames of the burning candles in front of him in a slow, ritualistic motion.

Luo Lie did not urge him.

The man before me is a yoga master from India named Jasangyi.

He is not only an inspector in the Noah Organization's Internal Affairs Department, but also a rare A-level mental ability user.

This person is aloof and has his own set of rules for doing things. He will never allow anyone to interrupt his meditation ritual.

Luo Lie had to use a considerable amount of personal connections to get him to come to Dongdu to do things for him.

Even though Loretta's status is higher than Jasanyi's, he must still show him sufficient respect.

After all, Jasanyi's abilities are crucial to Loretta, especially in the task of investigating "mole" within the organization.

As the last wisp of smoke rose, the spiritual energy field within the room, which had been rippling like water, subsided.

Only after doing all this did the man slowly open his eyes.

Those were incredibly deep eyes, with what seemed like a ghostly blue flame burning deep within the pupils, yet they sent chills down one's spine.

"An interesting fish, it just bit the hook."

Jasang spoke fluent Xia language in a completely flat tone, as if he were stating something very ordinary.

“The other party was very alert and strong. It broke free before I could lock onto it.”

Upon hearing this, Feng Jincai immediately stepped forward and said urgently:
"Isn't that a failure? Master Jasangyi, you are..."

Before he could finish speaking, he was met with a cold gaze from Jia Sanyi.

That gaze was so intense that it instantly silenced Feng Jincai, and a cold sweat broke out on his back.

"Station Chief Feng, don't use your mind, which is filled with desires, to judge the clash in the spiritual realm."

Jasanyi's voice carried undisguised arrogance:

"Just because I didn't lock onto him doesn't mean he's safe. He's also detected my presence."

"Right now, we've only just met, and we haven't revealed our hand yet. The game has only just begun."

“Jasang is right.”

Luo Lie spoke up, standing up for his old friend, his gaze turning to Zhuo Feng:
"This discovery proves that our previous guesses were correct."

"The mole is among those twenty-four people, and he is indeed secretly using some kind of imperceptible mental communication method to contact external forces."

Upon hearing this, Zhuo Feng's expression brightened, and a smug look appeared on his face.

This plan to catch the mole was proposed by him, and Luo Lie improved the plan by fixing its loopholes, and specially invited Jia Sanyi to act as the monitor.

Under the guise of a meeting, they concentrated all suspects inside the building, keeping them under close surveillance and isolating them from all contact with the outside world, creating a locked-room effect.

As time goes by, pressure and suspicion increase, and both internal traitors and external enemies will eventually lose patience and expose their true colors.

"The minister is wise!"

Zhuo Feng then composed himself and replied respectfully:

"Bai Xiao is extremely arrogant. He must be feeling anxious and uneasy after disappearing for so many days while we were pursuing him."

"He needs to get some fresh air and check with the mole to see if we have tracked him down. This test is proof of that."

"That fish is not a white owl."

Jia Sanyi suddenly spoke up, denying Zhuo Feng's judgment.

"what?"

Zhuo Feng frowned and questioned, "If it's not Bai Xiao, then who else could it be?"

"I've read Bai Xiao's file. This serial killer's mental world must be filled with chaos, madness, and a sadistic desire, like a boiling lava hell."

Jasangyi slowly stood up, stretching his somewhat stiff limbs, and calmly said:

“That consciousness just now was calm and pure, like steel that had been tempered.” “It should be the mind of an observer in a high position, not a madman who enjoys slaughter. These are two completely different mental qualities.”

"Moreover, his mental strength is no less than mine."

Jasang added, a hint of excitement flashing in his eyes:
"I never expected that I would encounter such a formidable opponent during my trip to Dongdu! What a pleasant surprise!"

Feng Jincai was stunned and could only agree from the side:
"Yes, the master is right."

Zhuo Feng's expression was rather unpleasant.

An unexpected variable has appeared in the plan.

He frowned and pondered for a moment:

"If it's not Bai Xiao, then it means that besides him, there is another force that we don't know about that is also watching us. It is very likely that they are the accomplices of the mysterious person who tried to infiltrate the experimental area that night."

"Isn't that just right?"

Luo Lie sneered, his eyes flashing with an air of absolute confidence:

"Whether it's White Owl or this mysterious force, their goal is to cause trouble for our Noah Organization."

"In that case, let's cast more 'bait' and lure them all out, catching them all in one fell swoop."

As he spoke, his gaze remained fixed on Jasanyi.

"How do you need our cooperation to find these fish and the mole?"

Jia Sangyi turned around and looked at Luo Lie, her deep-set eyes unusually bright.

"It's simple, I need a 'focus'."

He held up one finger and said quietly:

"My mental network is now large enough to cover the entire building, but my mental energy is relatively scattered."

"I need you to come up with a suitable excuse to bring all the suspects together."

“They all bear the mental imprint I left during my previous interviews, which can be used as a trump card.”

"At that time, everyone's mental fluctuations will converge, and the mole who tried to contact the outside world, and the infiltrated consciousness behind him, will be exposed like a torch in the dark."

"what do you mean……"

Zhuo Feng immediately understood:
"After gathering the suspects together, we can deliberately leak 'secrets,' forcing the mole and external forces to risk a deep collaboration?"

"Yes."

A knowing smile played on Jia Sanyi's lips as he said meaningfully:

"You can announce in advance that an internal review meeting will be held at a certain time, concerning a core secret that they absolutely cannot ignore, and after the meeting, completely destroy the classified information."

"In this way, no matter who the mole is, this 'final intelligence' must be passed out in time, and the external forces must also seize this last opportunity."

"As long as I successfully locate that psychic, not only can I find out the traitor, but I can even help you dig out their hiding place."

"This is a scheme to kill two birds with one stone."

Luo Lie concluded, "His eyes were as sharp as knives."

"Even if we don't find the mole, this internal investigation is enough to make Bai Xiao and that mysterious force hiding in the shadows suspicious and unable to restrain themselves, thus making them take more radical actions. We can use this as a pretext to lure them out and catch them like turtles in a jar."

"The minister is wise!"

Upon hearing this, Feng Jincai immediately offered his praise.

Although Zhuo Feng was slightly dissatisfied with Jia Sanyi's arrogance, he still highly approved of the plan itself.

Compared to his initial plan, it was more ruthless and direct, and it was also more effective.

"very good."

Jasanyi nodded in satisfaction:

"I have been monitoring continuously for eight hours, and my mental energy is greatly depleted. I need deep meditation to recover."

"The plan can begin after I wake up."

He walked to the CD player, took out the Storm Sound disc, and replaced it with a new one.

Soon, ethereal, gentle music replaced the previous white noise, as if issuing an order to leave.

"Thanks for your hard work."

Luo Lie nodded, then turned and instructed his two subordinates:
"Let's go, so as not to disturb the master's rest."

The three left the room, and the heavy door closed again.

Walking down the brightly lit corridor, the oppressive atmosphere in the room gradually dissipated.

"Minister, shall we do as Master Jasangy says?"

Zhuo Feng asked.

"Just do it."

Luo Lie replied succinctly:
"I'm leaving this to you. Tomorrow, create some tension by leaking some inside information to the people who are under quarantine and investigation. Then, find a suitable reason to hold a meeting. Remember, make it look real."

"Furthermore, we cannot place all our hopes on Jasanyi. The monitoring measures and response plans that were previously established must also be in place to ensure that there are no loopholes."

"Yes."

Zhuo Feng accepted the order, but then a hint of worry appeared on his face:
"However, Minister... if the plan succeeds and Bai Xiao and that mysterious force are indeed lured in and forcibly break into the building, there will inevitably be a fierce battle."

"How should we deal with the special investigation team?"

Luo Lie stopped and turned to look at him, a meaningful smile on his face.

"Zhuo Feng, why do you think the special search team suddenly stopped their city-wide manhunt these past few days?"

Zhuo Feng was taken aback, then a flash of understanding appeared in his eyes:

"what do you mean……"

"There are no permanent enemies, only permanent interests."

Luo Lie's voice was deep and magnetic:
“We have reached a small compromise with them. The board of directors has authorized Station Chief Feng to share some of the preliminary experimental data on the ‘Tree of Life’ with them.”

"Faced with this temptation, they have no choice but to turn a blind eye for the time being as a reward."

Feng Jincai wiped the sweat from his brow and added:

"Yes, the higher-ups have tacitly agreed that as long as we don't cause a large-scale disturbance or embarrass them in public, they won't interfere in any matters."

"So, our only enemy now is White Owl, and those rats that are also hiding in the shadows."

Luo Lie clenched his fist in the air, his five fingers tightening as if he were crushing something.

"We must seize this opportunity and act ruthlessly, accurately, and quickly to completely eliminate both the internal traitors and the external enemies!"

"Yes!"

Zhuo Feng felt reassured and replied in a deep voice.

At this moment, Feng Jincai hesitated for a moment, then stepped forward and asked in a low voice:

"Minister, what should we do with that 'thing' in area three of the laboratory?"

"If we set the battlefield inside the building now, and the battle gets out of control, and that thing is exposed... even if the higher-ups have reached an agreement, the special search team might still be unable to resist taking action."

Luo Lie's face instantly darkened.

Zhuo Feng looked puzzled, wondering what they were talking about.

However, he keenly noticed that when Feng Jincai mentioned "Area No. 3," a hint of fear flashed in Minister Luo Lie's eyes, a fear that even made him uneasy.

He wisely remained silent and did not ask any further questions.

"In addition to the daily routine 'cleaning' work, all related experimental projects have been temporarily suspended."

Luo Lie considered for a moment, then replied coldly:
"Double the manpower and seal off all passages in Zone 3. No one is allowed to approach. Violators will be killed on sight!"

"Yes!"

Feng Jincai nodded quickly, but couldn't help cautiously asking another question:
"Then... what about the future? Minister, this thing has been sitting in Dongdu for so long, it's like a bomb that could explode at any moment. I'm always worried about it and can't eat or sleep."

"Once this turmoil subsides, I will arrange for people from headquarters to come and secretly remove it."

Luo Lie waved his hand impatiently, ending the conversation.

He stepped forward, his gaze passing through the access control at the end of the corridor and into the deeper, darker areas of the building.

There, something seemed to be gleaming with an inhuman light in the darkness.

(End of this chapter)