The sequence is too involutional, luckily I am too.

"Not interested."

Lu Yan refused without hesitation.

The Black Dog Gang is a whirlpool, with Mu Yun and the Judgment Department locked in a power struggle. Getting caught up in it will only lead to a bad end.

He didn't think Mu Yun would just stand by and watch the Judgment Department interfere with his power.

Besides, he had barely managed to escape, so why would he willingly walk into a trap?

"I knew it."

Yao Qing smiled and said, "That's why I got you another job."

"A secret investigator for the adjudication department, with asylum citizenship included. Want to consider it?"

Lu Yan remained silent for a long time before finally speaking, "Does your adjudication department recruit people so casually?"

Yao Qing was speechless. This guy was actually questioning a position that others would fight tooth and nail for.

"Stop talking nonsense, do you want it or not?"

"Yes! Of course I want it!"

Lu Yan immediately agreed.

Whatever Yao Qing's plans are, joining the Judgment Department is better than being trapped in the Black Dog Gang, so that he can legitimately access more extraordinary resources.

"Then it's settled."

Yao Qing revealed a charming smile and said, "The Judgment Department will return to the city this afternoon, and you can come with me then."

"Aren't you staying either?"

Lu Yan was somewhat surprised. After spending so much effort to infiltrate, they had to go back before they even found their target?

However, Lu Yan quickly understood.

Now that it has been confirmed that Wei Xu is a follower of the Ghost God, then whoever is colluding with the Ghost God can be pinned on Wei Xu.

"With the trail gone cold, the mission naturally can't continue."

Yao Qing shrugged and said, "I'm leaving now."

Lu Yan nodded slightly, watched Yao Qing walk away, then immediately closed the door and eagerly opened the panel.

I was unconscious all night, and my interface was already filled with dialogues about various sequences and cultivation methods.

Lu Yan searched frantically, but still couldn't find the last message he saw before he fainted last night.

"Is it just my imagination?"

Lu Yan frowned slightly, trying hard to recall, but his memory became increasingly muddled.

Having racked his brains to no avail, he had no choice but to give up for the time being and turn to searching for other information.

You have consumed the Primal Potion and are awakening your Primal Sequence.

So... does someone who comes to us on their own initiative count?

Despite his complaints, Lu Yan still harbored some expectations.

The Primal Sequence, that sounds incredibly powerful.

[Original path detected as interrupted; Awakening failed]

Lu Yan: "???"

Good heavens, it's a path that's already been cut off. If Wei Xu knew, he'd probably be furious.

But soon, Lu Yan realized something and his heart tightened.

If the awakening fails after taking the magic potion, wouldn't the user lose control on the spot?

[Primordial power is crumbling, currently being collected...]

[Collection successful, obtained Primal Power (1): Use during sequence advancement to obtain additional boost]

Although it was all in the past, Lu Yan couldn't help but break out in a fine layer of cold sweat on his forehead.

Even high-level superhumans are at risk of losing control, let alone him.

Fortunately, the panel is powerful enough that it can even collect the disintegrating potions.

Suddenly, a thought flashed through Lu Yan's mind.

If the Primal Potions can be collected, can other regular sequence potions be collected in the same way?

Speaking of which, once he joins the Judgment Department, he should have a way to obtain magic potions, right?

I'll definitely give it a try if I get the chance.

After pausing for a moment, Lu Yan continued to examine the area.

Teachers observed the original path and gained a lot, with progress increasing by 20%.

The martial artist observed the original path and gained a great deal; progress +10%.

The forest rangers observed the original path and gained a lot, progress increased by 20%.

The detective observed the original path and gained a great deal; progress +30%.

Upon seeing this information, even Lu Yan couldn't help but feel overjoyed.

Although it's a bit of a shame that I didn't awaken the original sequence, the other sequences have improved so much that it's not a complete loss.

Moreover, he also possesses a portion of primordial power.

He was now very much looking forward to seeing what kind of enhancement this so-called primordial power would bring.

……

Central Villa.

Inside the central villa, two middle-aged men wearing black cloaks with gold trim stood with their hands behind their backs.

On the ground in front of them was the snake-patterned dagger that Lu Yan had sent flying.

"The followers of the Shadow Serpent... It seems my intelligence was indeed correct."

One of the bearded men sneered, "When did these cowardly fellows dare to show their faces so openly in public?"

"The Serpent of Shadows is always cautious and will not appear without reason."

Another bespectacled man shook his head and said, "If I'm not mistaken, their target should be the Primal Elixir that Mu Yun lost."

"Mu Yun? I told you we couldn't give that thing to them. See, it's lost now?"

The bearded man, his face full of resentment, said, "We finally managed to find something useful in that secret realm, and now it's all for nothing."

"There's nothing we can do. In our 056 shelter, only Muyun Technology has the capability to decipher the Primal Potion."

The bespectacled man was equally helpless. Although the adjudication department also had its own research team, it was no match for Mu Yun.

Putting that aside, Muyun Technology paid the bulk of the cost for building Shelter 056, so it was difficult for them to refuse Muyun's request.

"What a fucking nuisance!"

The bearded man spat fiercely, not wanting to discuss the topic any further.

"Have you found any other clues? Did Wei Xu really escape?"

The bespectacled man nodded slightly and picked up the snake-patterned dagger.

"The power of the evil spirit inside has dissipated, and there is a 98% chance that Wei Xu was corrupted and escaped."

"What about the remaining two points?"

The bearded man, already used to his companion's way of speaking, pressed for an answer.

"Two points remaining..."

The bespectacled man closed his eyes, and his mental energy spread outwards like ripples.

A moment later, fine dark traces appeared on the floor of the secret room, spreading like a spider web throughout the villa.

This was the lingering power of shadow in the air, yet it was nowhere to be hidden from the bespectacled man's eyes.

One of the paths pointed directly to Lu Yan's residence!

However, there were too many similar traces, so they did not attract the attention of the two.

Especially among those dark traces, there were also some faint golden specks of light, appearing and disappearing.

"Is sunlight... a supernatural being that travels along the sun's path?"

The bespectacled man frowned slightly, lost in thought.

……

In the afternoon, Yao Qing arrived as promised, changed into the black robe uniform exclusive to the adjudication department, and also restored her original appearance.

Compared to her usual slightly revealing outfits, this uniform is completely covered up, which only accentuates her shapely figure and adds a touch of restrained allure.

In addition, her stunning real face caused investigators from the adjudication department to glance at her a few more times as they passed by, but no one dared to gossip about it.

"Can we go now?"

Before Yao Qing could knock on the door, Lu Yan had already come out upon hearing the sound, carrying a flowerpot containing three small extraordinary plants.

As for Yao Qing's changed appearance, Lu Yan only glanced at her and then paid no more attention to it.

Since it's about infiltration, changing one's face is indeed more convenient.

If possible, he would like to learn this skill in case of emergency.

"Yes, the car is waiting for us outside."

Yao Qing nodded in agreement, her gaze falling on the flowerpot, a hint of curiosity flashing in her eyes, but she didn't ask any further questions.

"Let's go then."

Lu Yan strode outside, completely ignoring Yao Qing standing to the side.

"That bastard!"

Yao Qing stomped her foot in anger, puffed out her cheeks, and quickly caught up. Her annoyed appearance stunned the members of the adjudication department.

But then they realized something and couldn't help but look at Lu Yan, who was walking ahead.

"Who is this kid? He's so cold to Miss Yao, completely controlling her."

"Keep your voice down! What if Minister Yao hears you talking about his daughter like that..."

"What if I hear anything?"

A gentle yet oppressive voice suddenly rang out, and a middle-aged man wearing glasses quietly appeared behind the two, with a half-smile on his face.

It was Yao Xiangyang, the Minister of the Adjudication Department and Yao Qing's father.

"Good morning, Minister!"

The two quickly straightened up and bowed respectfully, but their eyes still unconsciously drifted towards Lu Yan's direction.

Yao Xiangyang naturally noticed this and followed their gazes, his brows furrowing immediately.

This kid... doesn't look like a good person!