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They knew that this incident was neither accidental nor the end, and the name Xingliu had undoubtedly entered their field of vision.

As senior executives of the company, their consistent approach to dealing with such unstable factors is to control and eliminate them.

This was especially true before they suffered losses.

Chapter 236 Qu Tong is fooled

Same as Project Starflow.

After Ma Hongxian was arrested, Qu Tong quickly arranged for someone to bring him back.

Qu Tong did not let her guard down after successfully winning back Ma Hongxian; she knew that every action had to be taken with utmost care.

Therefore, she immediately began investigating the information of the people involved in the incident.

Chen Duo, as a temporary worker in the company, had a clean background and did not attract much attention from Qu Tong.

However, the appearance of Xingliu made her wary.

Especially after learning of Xingliu's formidable strength in the face of Liao Zhong, Qu Tong's vigilance reached its peak.

She knew all too well that this seemingly sudden rising star was no ordinary person.

If he has some connection with Ma Hongxian, then her meticulously planned scheme may face huge uncertainties.

To ensure everything went smoothly, Qu Tong decided to hold back for the time being and waited quietly for a week.

Throughout the week, she kept searching for news about Xingliu, trying to find out his whereabouts and purpose.

When she learned that Xingliu had been traveling and enjoying life with two women all this time, her vigilance eased slightly.

So, a week later, she decided to meet Ma Hongxian at her secret hideout.

However, the asymmetry of information still led this usually shrewd woman to make a fatal mistake.

The moment she saw Ma Hongxian, she immediately realized the seriousness of the situation.

Ma Hongxian's eyes, filled with hatred and anger, told her that he had regained his memory.

This made Qu Tong realize that she might have been deceived by Xing Liu.

Considering Xingliu's spatial abilities and his contact with Ma Hongxian, Qu Tong realized that she might have fallen into a carefully designed trap.

However, it is impossible for Qu Tong to give up easily.

After a brief moment of shock and anger, she quickly regained her composure and turned to leave.

Unfortunately, once the bird took the bait, how could the hunter let her go so easily?

Although her steps were hurried, they remained steady; she knew she couldn't panic at this moment.

The exit of the secret base was right in front of her. As long as she could leave this place, she would have a chance to regain the initiative.

However, just as she was about to step out of the exit, a powerful force suddenly descended from the sky, firmly pinning her to the spot.

Qu Tong was startled and looked up to see Xing Liu standing not far away, staring at her with indifferent eyes.

A bitter smile bloomed on Qu Tong's lips as she said helplessly, "You really did come." Her voice revealed an indescribable sense of defeat.

"I don't recall ever offending you, so why are you treating me like this?"

As she spoke, she struggled to break free from the force binding her, but it was all in vain.

No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't move an inch.

This feeling of powerlessness reminded her of the days when she was being hunted, a past that almost drove her to the brink of collapse.

Xingliu said calmly, "You haven't offended me, but you have something I need."

Qu Tong's heart tightened instantly. She instinctively thought of those hands and the mysterious key seed of the Great Luo Cave Observation.

These things contain too many of her secrets and plans.

However, Xingliu's next words struck her like a thunderbolt: "You should know that I need the Great Luo Cave Observation, right?"

Qu Tong was stunned, and her eyes, which were originally full of calculation and cunning, now showed a look of confusion.

Her red lips parted slightly, as if she couldn't process the sudden information for a moment.

She never expected that Xingliu's request would be so simple.

This was completely different from the complex conspiracies and schemes she had envisioned.

This sudden change relieved Qu Tong, but also stirred up a strange feeling in her heart.

She always believed that the seeds of the Eight Extraordinary Techniques were Xingliu's target.

After all, Xingliu had planned so much, leading her to believe that Xingliu also understood the mysteries of the Eight Extraordinary Techniques.

The Eight Extraordinary Techniques and their seeds, though from the same source, are not the same in nature.

Only when the Eight Extraordinary Skills are cultivated to their pinnacle will they give birth to that unique seed.

Once all eight seeds are gathered in one person, the legendary "demon" will be revived, bringing unpredictable disasters.

More importantly, the uniqueness of the seed determines its preciousness and rarity.

Once someone successfully condenses a seed, no matter how hard others cultivate, they will not be able to condense the same seed again.

If it weren't for this restriction, Qu Tong would have already completed her plan.

But at this moment, she must face the reality before her.

So after a brief moment of surprise, Qu Tong quickly regained her composure.

She carefully observed every change in Xingliu's expression, trying to discern his true intentions.

When she realized that what Xingliu said was true, countless thoughts surged through her mind.

"I can give you whatever you want, but you have to let me go."

Qu Tong's voice was firm and decisive; she knew this was her only bargaining chip.

Xingliu gave her a deep look, his gaze seemingly able to pierce through her soul: "Okay, it's a deal."

His voice was equally clear.

However, Xingliu's quick agreement made Qu Tong suspicious.

She understood that she was now at a complete disadvantage and had no choice but to believe.

So, after a moment of trepidation, she decided to continue dealing with Xingliu.

“I don’t have the cultivation method of the Great Luo Cave Observation, but I know who does, and I’m confident I can get my hands on it.” Qu Tong spoke quickly, afraid that Xing Liu would lose patience because of her pauses.

The moment she said there was no way to cultivate, she keenly caught a change in Xingliu's eyes.

It was an extreme coldness and killing intent, as if even space itself froze in that instant.

This made her even more convinced that she had to provide valuable intelligence as soon as possible.

Fortunately, Xingliu's eyes gradually returned to normal when she revealed her subsequent plans.

Immediately afterwards, she felt the invisible binding force disappear.

This is Xingliu's sincerity, and also his patience.

Qu Tong didn't dare to be negligent in the slightest. She immediately took out her phone and dialed the number she knew by heart, and thoughtfully chose to put it on speakerphone.

She knew this was to allow Xingliu to hear the following conversation and further prove her worth.

The call was answered quickly, and a familiar voice came through: "What is it now, Qu Tong?"

Upon hearing this voice, Qu Tong quickly said, "Help me, Gu Jiting."

Her tone revealed a hint of urgency and pleading, because she knew that whether she could escape depended on Gu Qiting's next move.

But after she finished speaking, there was a long silence on the other end of the phone.

Qu Tong knew what Gu Jiting was doing; he was simply using the Daluo Cave to observe what was happening here.

Chapter 237 Mission Complete

The prolonged silence brought Qu Tong to the peak of her tension. She could even feel sweat trickling down her back, fearing that Xing Liu might suddenly attack her out of impatience.

This feeling of being on the verge of death made her feel like she was sitting on pins and needles every second.

Just then, a violent coughing sound came from the other end of the phone, as if someone was in great pain.

This snapped Qu Tong back to her senses. She gripped her phone tightly and asked anxiously, "Gu Jiting, what's wrong?"

However, the coughing did not stop because of her question; instead, it was accompanied by the sound of vomiting, which made Qu Tong's heart jump into her throat.

She could imagine the torment that Gu Qiting was suffering on the other end of the phone.

After a long while, Gu Qiting finally spoke, panting, his voice weak and hoarse:

"What exactly did you do? Why can't I see anything with my Great Luo Insight, and why am I suffering a backlash?"

Qu Tong was shocked upon hearing this, and she looked at Xing Liu in horror.

She realized that Xingliu was behind all of this.

However, she was even more aware that she couldn't show any unusual behavior right now, otherwise she might anger Xingliu and put herself in an even more dangerous situation.

However, Xingliu seems to be running out of patience.

With a gentle wave of his hand, an elderly man instantly appeared in front of the two of them.

The man looked utterly disheveled, bleeding from all seven orifices, and his skin was cracked in many places.

His gaze was somewhat blank, clearly not yet realizing what had happened.

However, the moment he saw Qu Tong and Xing Liu, he understood everything.

Gu Qiting subconsciously wanted to use the Great Luo Cave Observation to see through the space and seek a glimmer of hope.

However, he was shocked to discover that the space around him was completely flawless under his observation, and his hope of escape was instantly shattered.

Facing reality, he sighed helplessly and, ignoring the filth on the ground, plopped down on it.

I know that at this moment I am like a fish on a chopping board, at the mercy of others.

"I wonder what exactly you want me to do, young friend?" Gu Jiting tried his best to make his voice sound calm.

Xingliu uttered four words in a cold tone: "Da Luo Dong Guan".

Upon hearing this, Gu Qiting nodded without hesitation and agreed: "Okay, I'll give it to you right away."