"..."

Gu Jianlin's vision went dark.

For some reason, he managed to find a thread of logic in such an absurd description.

Yes.

The senior brother might appear gentle and refined, but those who know him understand how ruthless he truly is.

Just like the teacher's esteemed reputation—it's not to be trusted.

Only Gu Jianlin himself genuinely wishes to be kind to others and practices it in earnest.

Gu Jianlin suddenly felt a bit exhausted.

People really can't trust each other anymore.

Unbeknownst to him, another hefty blame was placed squarely on his shoulders.

"Both Zijin and I know the inside story. We can probably guess who that little girl Mr. Jing brought along is. Your sister has been lurking around you for so long, and now she's finally revealing herself to you."

Chen Bojun reminded him, "The reason we called you here today is precisely because of this. Your sister's identity must be kept secret. No one can know she was your father's student; otherwise, this will definitely alarm the Judgement Court. Last time you killed the Yan brothers and those squad leaders in Black Cloud City, that was just a minor incident."

"But if the Judgement Court finds out that Professor Gu's student is still alive, there's a high chance Saints will intervene directly. When that happens, your sister will inevitably be taken away, and no one will be able to stop it."

He paused. "Especially since she's now part of the You Ying Group."

Lu Zijin waved his hand dismissively, curling his lips and saying, "But there's no need to be overly anxious. Since the King of Qing chose you, he won't let anything happen to you or your family. Old Chen just likes to exaggerate."

Gu Jianlin snapped back to attention, a trace of cold glint flashing through his eyes.

"Understood."

He nodded slightly. "I'll be mindful."

"Don't rely too much on the King of Qing. After all, his time is running out."

Chen Bojun advised, "Bound by Heaven's Punishment, every time he intervenes, there's inevitably some cost."

Surprisingly, Lu Zijin didn't argue this point.

Gu Jianlin was a bit taken aback; the elder had never mentioned this to him.

"Speaking of which, there's another crucial matter."

Chen Bojun suddenly said, "Your previous request has been approved by headquarters. The Judgement Court will reassess the investigation into your father's case, including the case involving Mu Feng and his team, which is also being reopened."

"Though this might not necessarily be good news. Who knows what schemes they're cooking up?"

Lu Zijin curled his lips. "Due to the talent you've demonstrated, you've already caught the attention of various factions. If we can use this situation to strike a blow against the Judgement Court's faction, it would indeed be ideal."

Gu Jianlin raised an eyebrow. "So what?"

Chen Bojun fixed his gaze on him and asked, "Have you found any clues in the Living Burial Area during this mission?"

Lu Zijin narrowed her eyes as well, appearing quite eager.

The reason was straightforward.

The young man standing before them was Professor Gu's son.

No matter what Professor Gu did in the end, his lifetime of extraordinary achievements could not be denied.

Even the Judgement Court had to acknowledge it.

Now that Professor Gu is gone, the only one who could potentially take his place was his son.

Gu Jianlin recalled the matters involving the Order of the Hidden and responded with a hum.

"More or less."

He pondered for a moment. "It's tied to the traitor involved in the recent operations."

He couldn't say much more.

They'd have to wait for the other side to take the bait.

Chen Bojun and Lu Zijin exchanged glances.

"You know the stakes. If you're not sharing with us, you must have your reasons."

Chen Bojun nodded with satisfaction, saying, "We won't interfere too much with your actions, but if you need anything, feel free to tell us. We'll do our best to meet your needs."

"Mm-hmm, especially since the President takes the matter of the traitor very seriously, and you hold the crucial information."

Lu Zijin reminded him, "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The President's personality is such that if you prove useful to her, you can afford to be a bit more indulgent, as long as it's within her tolerance."

Gu Jianlin thought about the rewards from this mission, which he had already received.

"Can I be promoted to the first-tier squad?"

The two people opposite him fell silent at this remark.

Young man, you're only at Third Rank!

"That's not something I can decide; it depends on the President's judgment."

Chen Bojun chuckled wryly.

Lu Zijin glared at him. "Isn't the second-tier squad enough for you to cause trouble?"

Gu Jianlin replied earnestly, "The second-tier squad no longer poses any challenge for me. After all, the strongest member is Ji Xiaoyu, and even you've seen the viral video of her hanging from a street lamp."

As his words fell, there was a deafening boom.

A massive explosion shot into the sky, accompanied by a foul stench that surged inside through the window on the wind.

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