My slightest action was the system's limit.

Chapter 32 Vanishing into the Dark (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Since last month, there has been a surge in missing persons cases.

But he never imagined it would happen to someone close to him.

Chen Zilu nodded and sighed, "The police are doing everything they can to find them, but almost none of the people who have gone missing recently have been found."

Beside him, Li Zhichao frowned and said, "Could it be that a shadow disaster has occurred in Ancheng?"

Chen Zilu shook her head: "If it were a Shadow Calamity, the Shadow Hunting Bureau would have noticed immediately. These disappearances are very likely deliberate."

"Man-made?" Jiang Ye asked, somewhat surprised.

If it was man-made, why hasn't the police solved it yet?
Chen Zilu asked, "Have you heard of the Hidden Organization?"

Jiang Ye and the other person both shook their heads.

Chen Zilu explained, "The Hidden Gods Organization is a force formed by a group of rats who worship the Shadow Clan. This force is complex and vast, and has almost infiltrated the networks of major cities in the Federation."

"Believe in the Shadow Clan?"

Jiang Ye and Li Zhichao were both taken aback upon hearing this.

There are actually people who believe in that stuff?
"How could anyone believe in such a thing?" Jiang Ye couldn't help but ask.

"Naturally, because there are benefits."

Chen Zilu shook her head and said, "Members of the Hidden God Organization can obtain some of the abilities of the Shadow Clan, and even gain extremely powerful strength in a short period of time."

"There will always be some people who will take the risk for this power."

She sighed softly, "These people are elusive and have a strong ability to infect others, turning normal people into one of them."

“Hundreds of thousands of disappearances every year are linked to this organization.”

“Hundreds of thousands of people go missing every year.” Jiang Ye held his breath.

This number also demonstrates that the Hidden Organization is an extremely powerful force.

If these people are all assimilated into one of them.

Over the years, how many members has this organization grown? It's unimaginable.

Jiang Ye couldn't help but ask, "Teacher, can Xia Qing be saved?"

"Disaster."

Chen Zilu shook her head and did not say anything more about the matter.

She was also upset that one of her students had gone missing.

"In short, you should be careful. The Hidden Organization has similar habits to the Shadow Clan, and they prefer to be active at night."

Chen Zilu reminded everyone: "Therefore, never go to remote places, avoid going out at night, and don't talk to strangers who try to talk to you."

"Yes."

Jiang Ye and Li Zhichao both responded in low voices.

"Alright, let's go back early, it's getting late." Chen Zilu waved.

Li Zhichao nodded and turned to leave first. He was also somewhat frightened, and his face looked very pale.

Jiang Ye, however, was not in a hurry to leave.

"What's wrong?" Chen Zilu asked, looking at him.

Jiang Ye took out the bag of prize money and said, "Teacher, this is the 30,000 yuan you lent me last time, and I'm returning it to you."

Chen Zilu was stunned for a moment.

Immediately, her pretty face hardened.

"What do you take me for? Do I look like someone who's short of money?"

Chen Zilu pushed the money bag back and said, "I told you, I'll pay you back after you graduate."

"Teacher" Jiang Ye still wanted to speak.

Chen Zilu shoved the purse back into his hand, glaring at him with her beautiful eyes and saying, "Stop talking nonsense. Am I your teacher or not?"

Jiang Ye then withdrew his order.

He actually guessed that the other party wouldn't want it.

However, just as my father, Jiang Dahai, said.

Whether the other party wants it or not, and whether he expresses his opinion or not, are two completely different things.

Expressing your opinion in advance is also a form of attitude.

Although Chen Zilu had a stern face, there was a hint of a smile in her eyes.

Jiang Ye's behavior made her admire the boy even more.

She didn't bring up the topic again, but instead said, "Once you complete your cultivation, the school will arrange a free starry sky cleansing session."

“This kind of opportunity is rare,” Chen Zilu said. “Therefore, we should strive to break through as soon as possible.”

"Okay." Jiang Ye nodded.

He was overjoyed. Free Starry Sky Refinement? That was indeed a rare opportunity.

As far as he knew, before breaking through to the first level, each Starry Sky Refinement cost tens of thousands of yuan.

This is a huge expense.

Speaking of this, he suddenly remembered something and asked, "Is there a time limit for the starry sky cleansing arranged by the school?"

"Time limit? No." Chen Zilu shook her head: "You can last as long as you can."

"However, you've experienced the difficulty of the Starry Sky Refinement today. The Thunderfire Trial is a weakened version of the Starry Sky Refinement. As for the real Starry Sky Refinement? You can imagine it yourself." Chen Zilu looked at him with a smile.

Jiang Ye was taken aback.

The Thunderfire Trial was already so brutal, yet it's only a weakened version?
"It seems I must train my martial will more when I get back."

Jiang Ye clenched his fists secretly.

"Go back and cultivate diligently." Chen Zilu said with a light laugh, "The placement test at the beginning of senior year is very important. If you can get into the top 100 in the grade, there will be a bonus."

Jiang Ye's eyes lit up slightly.

"Teacher, I'll be going back now." He waved to the girl. Time was precious, and he wanted to seize every opportunity to improve himself.

"Well, let's go."

Chen Zilu waved and watched Jiang Ye leave.

She cupped her fair and delicate cheeks in her hands, a hint of anticipation in her eyes: "Starry Sky Refinement?"

Chen Zilu has suffered from a rare disease since childhood, and she experiences excruciating pain whenever she practices.

This flaw, however, allowed her to make a name for herself when she was being refined by the stars.

How far can Jiang Ye hold on? She was also somewhat looking forward to it.

After leaving school, Jiang Ye walked down the street and couldn't help but recall what Chen Zilu had said about the 'Hidden Organization'.

He was deeply troubled.

Originally, Jiang Ye should have been overjoyed to have come in second place in this trial.

But Xia Qing's disappearance swept away all the joy in his heart.

Although he didn't have any special feelings for this girl, she had brought him water on several occasions, so their relationship could be considered quite close.

Now that he has disappeared like this, Jiang Ye felt quite bitter.

According to the teacher, it might be very difficult to find Xia Qing again.

If they reappear, it's possible they've been assimilated into the Hidden Organization.

"Become stronger." Jiang Ye was powerless to change this situation; the only solution was to continuously strengthen himself.

He quickened his pace and made it home before dinner time.

Taoyang Residential Area, Building 12, Room 606.

Jiang Ye shared the good news with his parents, and also gave the 30,000 yuan to Jiang Dahai to buy martial arts ingredients.

"You got another 30,000 yuan bonus?"

When Jiang Dahai and his wife heard this, they were both shocked.

It would take the couple more than half a year to earn that much money.

But Jiang Ye?
In just two months, he actually received 30,000 yuan twice?
When did money become so easy to make?

"Xiao Ye is amazing." Li Anping's eyes were full of tenderness and affection.

She knew that Jiang Ye must have put in unimaginable effort to achieve all of this.

After all, she often saw Jiang Ye diligently cultivating at one or two in the morning.

"Xiao Ye, don't put too much pressure on yourself. You've already done very well," Jiang Dahai said.

The couple has always fully supported Jiang Ye's martial arts training.

Now that they have finally achieved something, they are very pleased.

However, there are concerns that Jiang Ye might be acting too hastily and cause long-term health problems.

Jiang Ye smiled and said, "Mom and Dad, don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

He added, "By the way, Dad, are you still working the night shift lately? I heard there have been quite a few missing persons cases in the city."

"A missing person case?" Jiang Dahai frowned.

Jiang Ye then elaborated on the hidden organization that Chen Zilu had mentioned.

"The Hidden Organization?"

Jiang Dahai's expression hardened, and he nodded, saying, "I've heard quite a few people in the Shadow Hunting Bureau talking about this, so it seems this matter has indeed had a significant impact."

Jiang Ye said with some concern, "Dad, you have to be careful if you work the night shift."

"Okay." Since it was a matter of life and death, Jiang Dahai didn't hesitate and nodded: "Don't worry, I'll stay in the security room during the night shift and won't go anywhere."

Then, he looked at Jiang Ting, who was sitting to the side.

"Tingting, you stay home from now on and don't go anywhere," Jiang Dahai said sternly.

He was more worried about this girl than Jiang Ye.

If they encounter danger, they have no ability to protect themselves.

Seeing this, Jiang Ting quickly said, "I'll stay by my brother's side and won't go anywhere."

As she spoke, she shifted her body and sat down next to Jiang Ye, taking his arm in hers.

Seeing the little girl snuggling close to him affectionately, Jiang Ye shook his head and smiled.

However, just as he subconsciously opened the panel, he was suddenly stunned.

(End of this chapter)