The stolen magic is a bit magical

Chapter 384 The Invisible Man's Provocation
Miao Ruolan sped along, maintaining the highest speed limit stipulated by the highway regulations.

Lin Xiaosu smiled: "No need to rush. If it were really that urgent, she would have sent a flying car over. The fact that she didn't means that this matter is not extremely urgent. Just keep your normal speed."

The car slowed down, and an hour later, we arrived in Jiangcheng.

An hour and a half later, we arrived at Changsheng Group.

Lin Xiaosu got out of the car, and Lan Yao was already waiting at the door.

Her gaze met Miao Ruolan's, and Miao Ruolan nodded gently to her: "Xiao Su, I'm going back."

"Okay, be careful on the road."

Miao Ruolan returned home.

Lin Xiaosu and Lan Yao entered Changsheng Group side by side.

"Don't worry, little Yixiang is fine, she's busy in the lab."

Lin Xiaosu laughed: "Where should we talk?"

"The former genetic training center of Changsheng Group."

During Li Changsheng's leadership, the Changsheng Group had many genetically modified individuals. When genetically modified individuals were with ordinary people, many problems easily arose. Therefore, genetically modified individuals basically formed their own circles, and their main activity space within the Changsheng Group was the training center.

There's food, drinks, entertainment, accommodation, and even a place to practice and exchange skills.

Later, when Li Changsheng fell from power, the true nature of his genetically modified subordinates was exposed—they were all Hydra agents.

These people were wiped out in no time by a major operation personally led by the Heavenly King that day, leaving the training center almost empty.

It just comes in handy now.

Changsheng Group, commissioned by Qianlong, established an exorcism center.

The exorcism center is no ordinary place; it requires absolute isolation and is sufficiently sturdy.

why?
Because we have to guard against Hydra sabotage.

If such an exorcism center were established in a place teeming with all sorts of people, the Hydra members could open that deadly little bottle upwind. People from all directions who had the Soul-Slaying Gu sealed in their brains would smell this fragrance and immediately be affected, being sent away in a second. Even the giant tortoise that relied on the fragrance, with its extraordinary abilities, would be unable to save them.

The training center is enclosed on all four sides and has an internal ventilation system, but there is no air exchange with the air outside the walls, making it very difficult to activate the Soul Gu.

Therefore, it is the ideal center for exorcising evil spirits.

Lan Yao accompanied Lin Xiaosu all the way here and introduced him to the basic situation of the past ten days or so.

Even though Lin Xiaosu had weathered many storms and had developed a strong immunity to and foresight regarding the harshness of reality, this situation was still shocking...

As he had anticipated, a national-level announcement was issued.

That clandestine front was in complete chaos.

Almost everyone who has been infected is eager to come to Jiangcheng to get rid of the Gu worms in their brains and to get rid of the mountain weighing on their bodies.

In countries with sound legal systems, becoming an internal traitor under constant pressure often stems from a lack of genuine necessity.

Given such an opportunity, if not 100%, then 99% of people would be unwilling to give it up.

Because they were very clear that if the path they were on was exposed, it would lead to utter ruin.

When they first entered this world, they were motivated by money, profit, or were lured or coerced—the reasons were varied. But now, they all have a perfect scapegoat: the Soul-Slaying Gu!

As long as they have this kind of "curse" in their minds, the state will acknowledge their desperation and allow them to atone for their crimes through meritorious service.

They had no way back, but now a way back has appeared.

Those who have never struggled on the edge of a cliff can never understand the temptation of finally being able to relax, stretch out their legs, and sleep peacefully after a long period of tension.

Therefore, what Lin Xiaosu and Lan Yao analyzed...

The scene that Hydra feared most has occurred...

Throughout the entire Xia Dynasty, a large-scale "migration to the Yangtze River" occurred across all walks of life.

The masterminds behind Hydra will naturally retaliate with coercion, bribery, control, and blockade...

However, the wisdom, strength, and determination that people unleash based on their lives and futures are completely beyond our control.

In a short time, countless dramas unfolded.

A large number of those under their control were killed outside Jiangcheng.

Many people also managed to escape to Jiangcheng.

A battle of wits, a battle of strength, a counterattack by family members, a clever escape.

Every one of the Thirty-Six Stratagems is used every day; the process is cruel yet real.

Even their entry into Jiangcheng cannot be considered 100% safe.

The journey from the airport, dock, and high-speed rail station to Changsheng Group is fraught with danger.

At least a hundred people who stepped into Jiangcheng experienced a deadly first breath of air.

At least a hundred people died on the streets outside the Changsheng Group.

No one knows where that deadly fragrance came from.

Based on this, Qianlong urgently modified the entry method. Currently, the vast majority of those entering Changsheng Group from various places use air routes and flying cars.

Only by flying can one truly escape the all-pervasive, deadly fragrance.

This is also the most reasonable way to achieve this during this period of intense close combat with Hydra, at the cost of countless lives.

After saying this, Lan Yao led Lin Xiaosu into the former training center of Changsheng Group.

On the second floor of the training center, there are a large number of Qianlong robots.

Three Class B robots led them to the reception room and served them fragrant tea.

Lin Xiaosu sat down on the sofa: "I can foresee how fierce the battle will be, but I still have to say, it's necessary!"

"Yes, that's the conclusion we reached after our initial analysis. We're not bound by the number of deaths; our goal is to save as many people as possible!" Lan Yao said. "Seeing the death toll on all fronts, we feel heartache, but I believe Hydra's 'Seven Steps' are even more heartbroken." That was inevitable.

On the Qianlong side, although elites in one line die abnormally every day, elites in another line are reborn every day, and a large number of Hydra members are captured.

It can be said that there are gains and losses.

Hydra, on the other hand, suffered heavy losses both internally and externally.

The elites they had painstakingly recruited collectively rebelled.

Kill them, and the initial investment will be wasted.

If you don't kill them, they'll break free and report you.

These are senior members hiding behind these elites. Killing someone would expose them, but not killing someone would lead to being reported, which would also expose them.

In just over half a month, DaXia.com, which has been painstakingly built up over decades, has suffered losses estimated at over 30%!

What is 30%?
At least seven thousand!

What does it mean to have seven thousand people?
The concept that would make the Hydra's leader bleed is probably driving the Great Xia District's Chief, "Seven Steps," almost insane.

Lin Xiaosu took a sip of tea: "Seven Steps, is that the Grand Master of the Hydra's Great Xia District?"

"Yes!"

"You dragged me out of the gentle embrace of Fengcheng just because Qibu made some big move?"

"It's not Seven Steps, but an invisible man from Hydra headquarters!"

Lin Xiaosu was slightly startled: "An invisible man?"

“If nothing unexpected happens, he… he is the 'Shadow King,' known as the Undying King of Hydra!” Lan Yao leaned forward slightly: “There are indications that he has come to Jiangcheng! He was here last night!”

Lin Xiaosu looked up: "Tell me..."

Blue Fairy said...

In theory, breaking through Hydra's all-encompassing outer defenses and entering the training center would mean being rescued.

However, this is only in theory.

Hydra's last stand should not be underestimated.

The Soul-Bearing Gu strategy is a far-reaching grand strategy they have laid out against the Great Xia Dynasty. The Hydra headquarters simply cannot afford to lose it.

Therefore, they deployed their trump card: the Shadow King, known as the Immortal King.

He was allowed into the heavily guarded training center, where even flies were not allowed to enter.

Three days ago, he made his first appearance. Just as the door of a flying car carrying more than 30 people opened, he released the deadly "Soul-Summoning Incense".

More than 30 people died when they had only half a foot on the flying car.

With this single blow, the massive influx of people rushing to Jiangcheng from the surrounding area suffered a fatal setback.

The number of people going to Jiangcheng the next day was 70% less.

Two days ago, two flying cars landed one after another, escorted by elite members of the Qianlong team, including the Heavenly King Lan Yao.

However, no one saw anything suspicious; a faint fragrance easily took everyone's lives.

Subsequently, a declaration by Hydra circulated throughout Great Xia.

Even with the Azure Dragon King personally protecting her, she still watched helplessly as seventy-four people died before her eyes.

This rumor poured cold water on people across the country who were looking for help.

This reignited their deep fear of Hydra.

Even the Heavenly King of the Hidden Dragon couldn't protect their safety, so who would dare to step into this forbidden land of life and death again?

last night!

Going a step further!
This invisible assassin openly launched an attack on members of the Hidden Dragons.

Seven gold medalists from the Hidden Dragons died silently on duty, without a single wound on their bodies, but they could never wake up again.

Blue Fairy herself was also attacked by the other side...

Lin Xiaosu suddenly looked up: "What kind of attack?"

Lan Yao said, "I still haven't seen his figure, but an extremely cold shock swept through my mind. For a moment, I felt my mind went blank, as if someone had taken away all my consciousness."

"A mental attack?" Lin Xiaosu's heart skipped a beat.

Blue Demon nodded slowly: "The highest levels of Hydra have always had this kind of magical attack law, the most famous of which is Shadow King. It is because I have personally experienced this attack that I am certain that the person who came must be him... In addition, he attacked another person last night!"

"Who?"

“Your precious Yixiang!” Lan Yao let out a long sigh: “That’s the real reason I asked you to come here so quickly, because I suddenly realized that I can’t actually protect her in the face of the Shadow King’s killing intent.”

If Lan Yao had told Lin Xiaosu that the Shadow King had attacked Yi Xiang during their first meeting, Lin Xiaosu would have been heartbroken. But now, there's a crucial premise: Lan Yao told him that Yi Xiang was alright.

Lin Xiaosu exhaled softly, "Who protected her?"

"The giant tortoise she always carried, the 'Snow Tortoise' you called the 'Sacred Beast of the Snowfield'!" Lan Yao said, "The Snow Tortoise suddenly emitted an extremely bright light, and its form appeared for the first time in this light."

Lan Yao blinked slightly, and a projection appeared in front of Lin Xiaosu.

This is a laboratory.

Yixiang is conducting an experiment.

Wearing a white lab coat, he looks like a researcher.

The large, snow-white tortoise lay on the table, watching her bustling about.

(End of this chapter)