"Is your skill bewitchment? Or soul manipulation?"

Compared to the slim chance of love at first sight, Yu Jiao found it more plausible that the other party possessed some special ability.

She even wondered if there might be items in the system store that could make someone fall instantly in love.

Yu Li burst into laughter. "Bewitchment? Soul manipulation?"

Her lips curled slowly.

"If that were really the case, do you think you'd be safe sitting here right now?"

Yu Jiao unconsciously tightened her grip on the teacup. Only when her fingers touched the warm surface did she realize how ice-cold her fingertips had become.

"You..."

"Just joking, Sister Yu Jiao. Don't take it seriously."

The girl smiled sweetly, her fox-like eyes curving harmlessly, yet every word carried hidden barbs.

Yu Jiao took a deep breath, maintaining surface composure.

"I must admit, Yu Li, I do admire you somewhat and want to collaborate. But you should understand there are always greater talents, and you're not my only option."

"Is that so?" Yu Li lowered her head to send Bo Jingmo a message before looking up with a smile.

"But you've never been among my choices."

The teacup creaked in Yu Jiao's tightening grip, her voice strained.

"In that case, I look forward to seeing your performance. When the time comes—"

"Haven't you already seen my performance?"

As Yu Jiao stared blankly, the girl stood up, picked up her bag, and smiled slowly.

"Those four deaths in the last instance were my gift to you."

...

"Xin Hao!! What exactly is X trying to do? Where did that Yu Li come from? Since when did you have someone like her hidden away?"

The moment the call connected, a woman's furious voice exploded through the receiver.

Xin Hao silently held the phone farther away, feeling inexplicably gleeful.

Heh, finally someone else was suffering Yu Li's provocations besides him.

But what exactly had that girl said to Yu Jiao?

Unaware of the details, he responded vaguely: "You'll understand our intentions later."

"What's your purpose in having Yu Li approach Bo Jingmo?" Yu Jiao's voice turned grave. "Xin Hao, you've kept this from me so long - don't you realize this makes you our enemy?"

Xin Hao fell silent for several seconds before replying calmly: "I know."

"Knowing that you still—"

"But Yu Jiao, don't you think Deva and Peace have already distorted the game's original dynamics?"

The line went abruptly silent.

Xin Hao sighed.

"I know Deva has been emulating Limu, but honestly Yu Jiao, do you truly believe this model is correct?"

Yu Jiao's voice lowered: "So what? Xin Hao? You've decided to oppose Deva? Are you insane? Your team barely has any members - Bai Shaodong won't let this slide."

Xin Hao pursed his lips, thinking she should take this up with that girl - this wasn't his idea.

Detecting the silence, Yu Jiao took several deep breaths before closing her eyes and pinching her brow.

"Then one final question - just answer this."

"Go ahead."

"Does Bo Jingmo know Yu Li's identity?"

"..."

She probably wouldn't believe it was this couple jointly threatening him.

"If you want the answer, why not ask Yu Li directly?"

Yu Jiao: "..."

Thanks, just did.

Realizing both sides were passing the buck, she nearly laughed in frustration.

Fine. Xin Hao had really grown some backbone, keeping such major moves hidden from her.

After hanging up, Yu Jiao composed herself before entering the building, where she nearly collided with Bai Shaodong and Rong Fan heading out.

She stopped. "You're going out?"

Bai Shaodong spotted her and waved. "Just looking for you, Yu Jiao. Come along."

Puzzled, she followed. "Where to?"

Rong Fan answered quietly: "To Peace."

Peace?

Why there?

As if sensing her confusion, Bai Shaodong turned back and said slowly:

"The key to killing Bo Jingmo lies within Peace."

...

As Peace's organizer, Xing Yuan waited specially at the entrance. When Bai Shaodong alighted from the car, he extended his hand with a smile:

"President Bai, what an honor. How have you been?"

Bai Shaodong returned the polite smile. "Quite well."

Xing Yuan nodded cheerfully, gesturing: "Please, everyone, come inside."

Though Peace's headquarters lacked Deva's towering height, it remained impressive.

Bai Shaodong's gaze swept the surroundings.

Truthfully, he'd always been curious about this Xing Yuan.

The man seemed to have appeared from nowhere - no background or history, no traceable records - yet possessed remarkable charisma, having built Peace from scratch.

Normally, this would make him the most dangerous opponent. But now, he needed Xing Yuan's people to eliminate Bo Jingmo.

After seating, Bai Shaodong dispensed with pleasantries: "President Xing, Yu Jiao has informed me of your meeting's conclusions. Since we share the goal of eliminating Bo Jingmo, I've come to inquire - how does Peace plan to deal with him?"

Xing Yuan maintained his genial expression.

"What does President Bai mean? Naturally, we'll coordinate fully with Deva's operations."

"No more pretenses - let's speak plainly." Bai Shaodong's eyes glinted. "I hear you've recruited two newcomers who previously teamed with Bo Jingmo."

Xing Yuan paused, his smile fading slightly.

"That's correct. Surely President Bai doesn't expect those junior members to confront Bo Jingmo? They're too inexperienced - how could they possibly kill someone who possesses Black Moon?"

Bai Shaodong laughed loudly, the sound carrying malice:

"Oh? Yet I heard Bo Jingmo never attacked them during their collaboration. Moreover, their skills seem... quite interesting. They might just work miracles."

Heaven's Favor?

He'd never heard of such an ability before.

Though the system hadn't explicitly stated it, Bai Shaodong felt certain these two held the key to Bo Jingmo's demise.

Meanwhile, Yu Jiao beside him seemed to recall something, her eyes narrowing slowly.

Indeed... these two Peace members shared identical skills?