If I let you practice martial arts, you'll compress your vital energy ten thousand times?

Lin Yuan slowly raised his fingers.

very slow.

Very peaceful.

It's like just preparing to pick up a glass of water from the table.

But the atmosphere in the office was extremely oppressive at that moment.

Su Zhan sat to the side, his eyes deep and thoughtful.

Luo Xingshuang stood by the window, her silver battle suit gleaming coldly in the morning light, her brows slightly furrowed.

In her eyes, Lin Yuan was still just a disciple protected by that senior with the blood-stained face.

But she also knew.

Since Senior Blood was willing to kill Cang Ming, the leader of the Dark Spirit Society, and the Earth-Splitting Demon Rock Dragon for this young man, it shows that Lin Yuan was by no means ordinary to that senior.

If Gu Changye really pushes Lin Yuan too hard today.

Nobody knows what the consequences will be.

Gu Changye, however, still wore a smile.

mild.

calm.

It was as if they were concerned about the physical condition of an ordinary student.

He gently pushed the silver ring in front of Lin Yuan.

"Lin Yuan, don't be nervous."

"This is just a basic test."

"It won't hurt."

Lin Yuan looked at him.

"You talk a lot too."

The atmosphere in the office suddenly froze.

Gu Changye was slightly taken aback.

He then laughed.

"Professional habits".

Lin Yuan did not speak again.

He extended his right index finger.

Her fingertips gently landed on the center of the silver ring.

hum-

The silver ring lit up instantly.

A very thin blue-white energy halo emanated from the inside of the ring and gently enveloped Lin Yuan's fingertip.

next moment.

Countless subtle energy patterns, almost invisible to the naked eye, slowly spread across Lin Yuan's skin.

It's like an extremely intricate net.

True Qi is not detected.

Only one thing is detected.

Blood density.

Gu Changye's gaze remained fixed on Lin Yuan's face.

He didn't look at the instruments.

He was observing Lin Yuan's reaction.

Breathe.

pupil.

heartbeat.

The subtle tremors of the finger muscles.

Even the slightest instinctive tension in the shoulders and neck.

A person can fake language.

It can fake facial expressions.

But when faced with a moment that could truly expose a secret, the body's deepest reactions are hard to fake.

however.

Lin Yuan did not react.

He didn't even blink twice.

He simply lowered his eyes, looking at the silver ring as if it were a boring little toy.

Gu Changye's interest deepened.

"Lin Yuan, aren't you afraid?"

Lin Yuan said calmly:

"What are you afraid of?"

"I'm afraid of being found out about things that shouldn't be found."

Lin Yuan looked up and glanced at him.

"What is it that I shouldn't have investigated?"

Gu Changye smiled.

"I want to know too."

Om-!

Just then.

The light on the silver ring suddenly intensified.

The testing has officially begun.

A series of data points appeared rapidly.

Blood and Qi activity: Low.

Qi and blood fluctuations: low.

Residual True Qi: None.

Martial arts realm assessment: Qi and Blood Realm Level 1.

Surface blood density: normal.

The adjutant behind Gu Changye frowned slightly.

normal.

That's perfectly normal.

This data is exactly the same as all the previous test reports.

Judging solely from the instrument results, Lin Yuan is an utterly unremarkable student at the first level of the Qi and Blood Realm.

But Gu Changye did not relax.

He became even more focused.

Because just now.

The moment the silver ring entered the second layer of density scanning.

The instrument screen went black for a very brief moment.

very short.

It's so short that the average person wouldn't even notice it.

Even the instrument itself did not report any errors.

But Gu Changye saw it.

0.03 seconds.

All deep scan data are blank.

The instrument then returned to normal and continued to display "Qi and Blood Realm Level 1".

This is very interesting.

Gu Changye looked down and glanced at the silver ring.

"strangeness."

His voice was very soft.

Su Zhan's eyes darkened.

"What's strange about it?"

Gu Changye laughed:

"It's nothing."

"It's possible that the instrument isn't well-suited to the energy environment of Zone 7."

Upon hearing this, Su Zhan's gaze darkened further.

Luo Xingshuang also looked at the ring.

Although she didn't understand the specific data, she could understand Gu Changye's reaction.

He did not get the answer he wanted.

But he wasn't completely disappointed.

This is very dangerous.

The most terrifying thing about someone like Gu Changye is that he won't give up just because one test comes back normal.

He'll only become more interested because it's "too normal".

Lin Yuan, of course, noticed it as well.

In fact.

The moment the ring activated, he already knew what it was trying to investigate.

It's not about checking blood and qi levels.

Instead, they check the density of blood and qi.

Very smart.

He's much smarter than those good-for-nothings like Xiao Chen and Cang Ming, who only know how to shout for battle.

but.

They're just a little smarter.

The moment the detection halo fell, Lin Yuan forced all the truly high-density blood and qi from his fingertips back into the depths of his bones.

What remains on the surface of the skin is just an ordinary outer shell of blood and qi.

As for why the second layer scan is blank.

That's because the instrument is trying to go beyond the surface and penetrate deep into the bone structure.

Then it bumped into the edge of the ultimate qi and blood.

Lin Yuan did not retaliate.

It simply made that area become "nothing" for a moment.

It's like someone putting their hand into a deep well, only to find that the bottom isn't water, but a bottomless darkness.

He didn't want to be exposed.

So the instrument is still alive.

If he wants to.

In that instant, the ring was crushed into a clump of silver dust.

hum-

The test is complete.

The silver ring slowly dimmed.

The adjutant picked up the data and reported in a low voice:

"First level of Qi and Blood Realm".

"Blood density is normal."

"No abnormal internal energy detected."

No contamination residue was detected.

"No archaic features were detected."

There was a moment of silence in the office.

Su Zhan secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Although he didn't know exactly how many protective measures the senior behind Lin Yuan had given him, at least on the surface, he had passed this hurdle.

Luo Xingshuang also lowered her eyes slightly.

really.

Since the senior dared to let Lin Yuan stay at the school, there must have been preparations.

Only Gu Changye quietly looked at the data.

After a while.

He clapped his hands softly.

Snapped.

Snapped.

Snapped.

The sound wasn't loud.

This made the office atmosphere strange again.

"Perfect."

Gu Changye said with a smile.

"It was so perfect that it surprised even me."

Lin Yuan withdrew his finger.

"Is the testing complete?"

"It's over."

"Can I go now?"

Gu Changye said gently:

"certainly."

Lin Yuan turned to leave.

But after taking only two steps, Gu Changye suddenly spoke:

"Lin Yuan, classmate."

Lin Yuan stopped in his tracks.

There was no turning back.

Gu Changye watched his retreating figure and said softly:

"How is your sister, Lin Xiaoya, feeling lately?"

boom!

These words were spoken.

The temperature in the office seemed to drop instantly.

Su Zhan's expression changed.

Luo Xingshuang's eyes suddenly turned cold.

Lin Yuan slowly turned around.

His expression remained unchanged.

But his eyes became extremely deep at that moment.

It was so deep it was like a bottomless well.

"You want to investigate her?"

Gu Changye still wore a smile.

"process."

"Both you and Lin Xiaoya are S-level candidates for direct admission."

"Although she has not formally come into contact with martial arts, the data shows that the Seventh Army has also applied for training qualifications for her."

"As an investigator, it is my responsibility to confirm her safety."

Lin Yuan looked at him.

In the office, everyone could feel an inexplicable sense of oppression.

It's not about qi and blood.

It wasn't even murderous intent.

Rather, it is an extremely quiet sense of danger.

Like a colossal creature slowly opening its eyes beneath the calm surface of a lake in the dead of night.

Gu Changye continued to smile.

But for the first time, his fingertips paused almost imperceptibly.

Only once.

Almost no one noticed.

Lin Yuan spoke.

The voice was very calm.

"Gu Changye".

This was the first time he had called the other person by name.

"You can investigate me."

"Don't touch her."

No threat.

But Gu Changye heard something clearer than a threat in those four words.

Boundary.

A boundary that cannot be crossed.

Su Zhan immediately spoke:

"Investigator Gu, Lin Xiaoya is just an ordinary child."

"She was not involved in any of the incidents."

"If the Sky Patrol Division wants to investigate her, it must obtain the consent of the Seventh Army."

Luo Xingshuang also said coldly:

"I am reminding you in my capacity as a central royal observer."

"Don't do anything unnecessary."

The two spoke at the same time.

The attitude is already very clear.

As Gu Changye watched this scene unfold, the thread in his heart tightened around Lin Yuan once more.

Su Zhan protected him.

Luo Xingshuang protected him.

Blood-faced Ancient Healer protected him.

Why should so many people speak up for a student at the first level of the Qi and Blood Realm?

More interesting.

When he mentioned Lin Xiaoya, Lin Yuan's reaction was even more pronounced than when he mentioned the Blood-Faced Ancient Cultivator.

younger sister.

It's his Achilles' heel.

Gu Changye's smile became even gentler.

"clear."

"I was just asking casually."

Lin Yuan glanced at him.

"That would be best."

Done.

He turned and left the office.

The moment the door closed.

The oppressive atmosphere in the office gradually dissipated.

The adjutant couldn't help but whisper:

"Sir, the test results are completely normal."

Gu Changye remained silent.

He picked up the silver ring.

Everything on the ring's surface appears normal.

On the innermost side, near the deep scanning array pattern, there is an extremely fine gray-white crack.

So fine that it's almost invisible.

Gu Changye reached out and gently stroked the crack.

His eyes grew brighter and brighter.

"normal?"

He chuckled softly.

"yes."

"That's perfectly normal."

Su Zhan's face was grim.

"Investigator Gu, what exactly are you trying to say?"

Gu Changye looked up, his expression still gentle.

"I didn't say anything."

"The test results show that Lin Yuan is indeed only at the first level of the Qi and Blood Realm."

"The Seventh Army's data is correct."

"The observer's testimony is also without issue."

"Senior Bloodstained One must indeed be someone else."

Luo Xingshuang looked at him.

"In that case, you can close the case."

Gu Changye smiled.

"Observer Luo."

"The Sky Patrol never looks at the answer alone when investigating cases."

"Let's see how the answer came about."

Done.

He put the silver ring back into the box.

"Sorry to bother you today."

"I will stay in the Seventh Security Zone for a few days."

"But please rest assured."

"I will be very polite."

……

outside the hallway.

Lin Yuan walked alone towards the classroom.

Sunlight streamed in through the window.

It fell on him.

When the students passing by saw him, they all instinctively made way for him.

dare not approach.

They no longer dared to mock him as they had in the past.

Lin Yuan ignored everyone.

His fingertips gently caressed his right wrist.

That wisp of black dragon pattern, suppressed deep within the bones, remained silent.

But when Gu Changye mentioned Lin Xiaoya just now, he could feel that the dragon pattern seemed to move slightly.

It's very light.

It was as if I was touched by a certain name.

Lin Yuan's eyes turned slightly cold.

Abyss pollution.

And then there's Gu Changye.

Trouble is starting to increase.

He returned to the classroom.

Zhao Hai immediately came over.

"Brother Yuan!"

"How is it?"

"Did the Sky Patrol give you any trouble?"

Lin Yuan sat back down.

"no."

Zhao Hai clearly didn't believe it.

"Really not?"

"No, really."

"Then why are they looking for you?"

Lin Yuan looked out the window.

His tone was calm.

"To confirm whether I'm a piece of trash."

Zhao Hai was taken aback.

"And what was the result?"

Lin Yuan said calmly:

"still."

Zhao Hai's lips twitched.

"These people are really sick."

"Don't they know whether you're useless or not?"

"That bastard Xiao Chen's hand was crippled yesterday, and they still want to test him?"

When Xiao Chen was mentioned, Zhao Hai suddenly lowered his voice.

"By the way, Brother Yuan, have you heard?"

"Xiao Chen is dead."

"This morning, news came from the guesthouse that his heart had collapsed."

"Tsk, serves him right!"

"A person like that deserves to die!"

Lin Yuan's eyes remained unchanged.

He simply gave a faint "hmm".

Xiao Chen is dead.

It seems that Luo Xingshuang is quite sensible.

However, this incident also means that Gu Changye will definitely become even more suspicious.

Lin Yuan was not worried.

Doubt is doubt.

Evidence is evidence.

He did need to be a little more cautious before unlocking the Extreme Blood Shadow 400,000 times.

But only slightly.

If Gu Changye really crosses that line.

Outside the seventh safe zone, the wilderness is so vast.

Burying one more investigator won't make it too crowded.

Lin Yuan lowered his eyes slightly.

Four hundred thousand times.

There are still 50,000 attempts to go.

He needs this ability now more than ever.

Because only the Extreme Blood Shadow appears.

Only by completely separating Lin Yuan from the alias of Senior Blood can they be truly separated.

By then.

All doubts.

Everything will become a joke.

Meanwhile.

Outside the school gate.

Gu Changye got into the black military vehicle.

The adjutant asked in a low voice:

"Sir, where to next?"

Gu Changye looked out the window at the gate of Gaowu No.1 Middle School.

After a moment, he smiled gently.

"Go to the civilian district."

The adjutant was taken aback.

"The working-class district?"

"Um."

Gu Changye picked up Lin Xiaoya's file.

The photo shows a little girl with a bright smile.

"Lin Yuan's reaction tells me..."

"The one you really shouldn't touch isn't him."

It's her.

The adjutant was startled.

"But Lin Yuan already warned me..."

Gu Changye closed the document.

The voice remained gentle.

"So we don't touch it."

"We just took a look from afar."

A black military vehicle slowly drove away from the school gate.

Under the sunlight.

Gu Changye's profile remained as gentle as ever.

But deep within those eyes, it seemed as if a knife was slowly being unfurled.

"Lin Xiaoya".

"Let me see what kind of coincidence this is."