Liu Wei extended his finger, intending to counterattack with the Chains of Clouds, but what kind of monster was Yang Liya? A Sixth Tier top Hunter, her combat experience was even more extensive than Ludie's. She didn't give Liu Wei any chance to turn the tables or resist. Using Energy-Focused Finger Strike, she directly pierced Liu Wei's spine, then thrust her right hand through his heart and gave it a slight twist!
Yang Liya looked at Lu Luo with a sowhat somber expression, yet it seed to carry a hint of relief as well.
This woman is ruthless, showing no rcy.
"Lu Luo, are you satisfied with this outco?"
Lu Luo looked at Liu Wei lying on the ground with a pierced heart, still gasping for breath, and shook his head. "As strength increases, the heart's efficacy diminishes. Compared to the heart, I prefer beheading."
"What do you an?" Yang Liya frowned slightly.
"The heart... it's not lethal enough."
Yang Liya wouldn't give Liu Wei a chance to fight back, and Lu Luo wouldn't give Liu Wei a chance to live. Only by dragging the Hunters into this could this matter truly be resolved.
Yang Liya's gaze sharpened. Her fingertip's force concentrated and swept out. PSHHT! Liu Wei's head flew off.
Now, Liu Wei, the Inner Ring's investigation captain, was truly and unquestionably dead.
The Inner Ring investigators present were stunned! Yang Liya, although surrounded by many rumors—powerful, indifferent, decisive—was always seen as soone who played by the rules in the eyes of those from the Inner Ring. That was an acknowledged fact. But why would this rule-abiding woman suddenly lash out?
Many wanted to flee, but the Hunters present wouldn't give them that chance. Luo Sen grabbed the two Inner Ring investigators closest to him. His imnse strength allowed him to twist one man's neck instantly. Then, he smashed the other's sternum with a punch, shattering his internal organs and killing him with the sheer force of the impact.
The Inner Ring mbers scattered and fled, but the Hunters killed them one after another. Only Yuan Mian, so weak she was almost negligible, stood trembling in place.
One of the Inner Ring investigators ran towards Lu Luo, but Lu Luo had no intention of making a move. He even raised his hands, as if to say, "Don't touch ."
Trying to fra the Host? Impossible!
Zhang Anran's expression was quite strange. Although he had so speculation about the cause of this incident and Yang Liya's sudden action, Lu Luo's behavior of completely distancing himself was simply too hard to accept. So, he stared intently at Lu Luo, his eyes full of dissatisfaction.
Lu Luo and Zhang Anran locked eyes for a while before Lu Luo finally couldn't help but speak. "Captain Zhang Anran, why are you looking at like that? And with such a strange gaze. You don't have any designs on , do you? If you do, I can only apologize. I like won, and I already have a wife."
Zhang Anran ignored Lu Luo's words and questioned, "You used that little girl to coerce Captain Yang, am I right?"
Lu Luo was sowhat surprised. The quality of the Hunter captains is really high. Could they really guess this much from such little information? This Zhang Anran's abilities are indeed not bad. But with things having escalated to this point, who could be blad? Lu Luo was only trying to protect himself.
"I'm a good citizen who was called to assist in the investigation. You wouldn't expect a good citizen from the Fourth Ring to kill an Inner Ring master, would you? What if the Inner Ring people retaliate against ?"
Seeing Lu Luo make shifting the bla seem so natural, Zhang Anran was sowhat speechless. "If it weren't for you..."
But before he could finish, Lu Luo directly interrupted him. "What about ? Did I kill anyone? Does this matter have even the slightest thing to do with ? Isn't it clearly you, or those you harbor, who did this? Why should I have to bear the consequences? Why should I sacrifice myself? Why should *you* sacrifice **? Do you Hunters really think of as an easy target? If I were truly an easy target, I wouldn't be Ludie's successor. You think I don't know what you're thinking? What you're stalling for? Do you really believe that just with this woman, you can lead the East Fourth Ring to independence?"
Lu Luo's attitude suddenly shifted, becoming very firm, and his words were blunt, causing many Hunters to fall into deep thought and silence. Zhang Anran's face displayed complex emotions, but he still wanted to offer so defense for the Hunter Group. "But Yuan Mian's accusation was yours! If you hadn't done these things..."
Lu Luo interrupted Zhang Anran again, this ti his words carried a hint of rage. "If I don't prove my innocence, they'll dump that shit bucket right on my head! Then I'll either have to kill all these Inner Ring people myself, or they'll take back and sentence to death for the murder of an official. Fulfill your great venture of sacrificing the few for the many! In your eyes, what's sacrificing one Lu Luo anyway? Right? Is that what you're thinking?"
Lu Luo's presence was strong. The surrounding Hunters didn't even dare to et his gaze, both because they knew they were in the wrong and because of Lu Luo's aura. Zhang Anran didn't quite know how to refute Lu Luo, but he still had so stubbornness left. "But you shouldn't use your speculations to threaten Captain Yang."
However, the Lu Luo of today no longer fell for that. "Captain Zhang Anran, interactions are a two-way street. I'm usually quite polite in my dealings. Unfortunately, you haven't been polite to ."
Soone has made a move on you.
Just then, Luo Sen suddenly struck. A palm filled with Qi He shot straight at Lu Luo. He had anticipated many people might attack—Zhang Anran, or other Hunter captains—but he hadn't expected the real pawn to be Luo Sen.
Steam, Third Gear!
BANG!
Palm against palm. Both Luo Sen's and Lu Luo's cuffs burst simultaneously, and the floor beneath their feet began to crack outward in concentric circles. Luo Sen took the offensive, but Lu Luo didn't budge an inch. The stronger and the weaker were clear at a glance.
"How is this possible?" His sneak attack had no effect, not even making Lu Luo move a step. Luo Sen couldn't believe it. Lu Luo's growth rate was a bit too fast!
He clenched his left fist and threw a punch at Lu Luo's face, but this ti, Lu Luo held nothing back. The pressure of steam began to converge in his right arm, causing veins to bulge across it. Luo Sen's actions filled Lu Luo with disappointnt and anger. He didn't know why he felt disappointed, but at this mont, he finally understood why Ludie, despite originating from the Hunters, had never fully entrusted himself to them. It was because the Hunters, still bound by rules, had their thinking rigidified by their upbringing.
Then this ti, let them sober up a bit.
Steam Fourth Gear—Thunder Slash!
Deliberate Bombardnt Fist—Thunder Fist!
BOOM!
The fists collided, and the mixture of steam, Qi He, and thunder exploded in the air instantly. Luo Sen's hand bones shattered layer by layer, and his body flew out like a cannonball, hitting the wall hard and leaving a huge dent. Lu Luo won with a single strike, shocking everyone present.
Although there had been many rumors about Lu Luo among the Hunters, most of them still held the stereotype of him as the kid, the student, who ran errands and took jobs at the Safety Bureau. But how long had it been? To think that the kid who once ran errands could now defeat a Fifth Tier Hunter captain with a single punch? As if! Whether anyone else believed it or not, *they* certainly didn't.
Lu Luo's performance gave these people a strong sense of unfamiliarity. Luo Sen wasn't weak among those of the Fifth Tier, but why did he lose so quickly? This was an issue that many couldn't understand.
Your strength has intimidated most of the Hunters. You've finally stood up, Lu Xiaoluo.
Lu Luo smiled and clapped his hands, slowly walking up to Yang Liya. "Well now, the people from the Inner Ring are dead, and the fight is over. The deed is done, and you should all be prepared."
Yang Liya had been silent the whole ti. The always decisive woman was truly hesitating this ti. "Lu Luo, do you know what the consequences are of killing these people?"
Lu Luo curled his lip. "Of course I know. A Hunter killing an Inner Ring Investigator ans the East Fourth Ring completely loses control. The Inner Ring will send experts over to thoroughly purge the East Fourth Ring, returning it to a state of order and discipline. Hmm, the newspapers will probably write sothing like that in a while."
Yang Liya looked shocked. "Since you know this will happen, why are you still doing this?"
Lu Luo let out a small sigh. He was sowhat disappointed with Yang Liya's reaction. "Yang Liya, this just shows you don't understand Ludie at all, nor do you realize what contingency plans Ludie left behind. You don't even understand his ideals and wishes. Although your strength is not bad, your vision is limited. You can't see further ahead. Therefore, you simply cannot beco the leader of the East Fourth Ring!"
It was the second ti Lu Luo had said that Yang Liya could not beco the leader of the East Fourth Ring. Yet, everyone was wondering: since Yang Liya was already at the peak of combat power in the East Fourth Ring, if not her, then who could be its leader? Should they just sit around and wait for death?
Yang Liya narrowed her eyes slightly. She seed to grasp so of the implications of Lu Luo's words but didn't fully comprehend them. "Who are you talking about?"
Lu Luo did not answer her directly but said rather ambiguously, "Captain Yang, you actually already have an answer in your heart, so why ask out loud? If you are puzzled, you can summon Wang Jie, the captain of Team One. Then, maybe I can provide you with so satisfying answers."
The matter of Wang Jie's confession happened before the Inner Ring investigative team arrived. If Yuan Mian hadn't been part of the Inner Ring investigative team, then Wang Jie would very likely have been identified as the murderer. From this point, Lu Luo could deduce a lot. If the captain of Hunter Team One was the murderer, would the Hunter Group let him go? Probably not, because Wang Jie was already a peak combat force in the Hunter Group, likely on par with Yang Liya. The current East Fourth Ring couldn't afford to give up such a combatant. Therefore, if Yuan Mian hadn't co, Wang Jie's fate would have been the root cause of the conflict between the Inner Ring and the Fourth Ring!
When he t Wang Jie later, if his condition was really as Lu Luo envisioned—being controlled by soone—then it would be proof enough that all of Lu Luo's deductions were correct.
Yang Liya frowned slightly. Wang Jie was not in good shape at the mont; to be more accurate, he was ntally unstable. Moreover, he was very powerful, and letting him out of the confinent room at this ti was sowhat risky. "Are you sure you want to let him out?"
"Don't worry. If sothing happens, you can take the bla. If it really can't be resolved, I'll just run first."
Still as shaless as ever!
Yang Liya was also sowhat speechless. Lu Luo's knack for avoiding responsibility was even stronger than his investigative skills. "You really are slick."
Yang Liya waved her hand and said to a nearby Hunter, "Go bring Wang Jie over."
"But Captain? Captain Wang, he…"
"I told you to bring him, so bring him."
"Understood."
During the brief interlude, Lu Luo turned his head to look at Yuan Mian, who was shivering in place. This woman was the only mber of the Inner Ring investigative team still alive. The reason she survived was simple: the tacit understanding and implied permission between Lu Luo and Yang Liya. Lu Luo had forced Yang Liya to kill using his sches precisely because he needed this woman. He had to find out from her who in the Inner Ring wanted to deal with him. If he didn't get clear information, rushing into the Inner Ring would an facing hidden enemies while he was exposed, which was not a reasonable choice.
Seeing Lu Luo approach, Yuan Mian, flustered, lowered her head and leaned against the wall. Although she was also a Fourth Tier Transcendent, she had no actual combat ability. If Lu Luo wanted to do anything to her, she wouldn't be able to resist at all. Of course, Lu Luo had no interest in such a woman—so skinny and frail, the type that looked like she might shatter with a single touch. Who would dare make a move on such a woman!
"What are you going to do to ?" Yuan Mian was not a brave person, and her voice was already trembling.
Lu Luo looked at her with a half-smile. "Shouldn't I be the one asking you that, Miss Yuan Mian? What were you planning to do to ? Traveling all this way to set up, even sacrificing your own colleagues in the process. What was your aim?"
Yuan Mian remained silent, but Lu Luo didn't mind; he didn't expect to get any information from her at this point. "Alright, Miss Yuan Mian, we can talk about our issues later. Right now, there are more important matters I need to attend to."
At that mont, six or seven Hunters were escorting a muscular man over. This man's body was extrely robust; his height was estimated to be around 2.3 ters. Zhang Anran, who was not short by any ans, seed like a child in front of him. The man's eyes were filled with chaos and fury, but Lu Luo didn't care. Just as he had said before, if Wang Jie caused trouble, Yang Liya would handle it; it had nothing to do with him.
It seems he really is being controlled!
[Wang Jie, Sixth Tier Transcendent. Abilities: Qi of the Six Harmonies, Weapons of the Six Harmonies, and Qi Path of the Six Harmonies. Strength: 190, Constitution: 250, Agility: 110. Possesses Sequence particles, specific Sequence unknown.]
A well-rounded powerhouse indeed! No wonder such a person could be the captain of Hunter Team One. Wang Jie's attributes and abilities are indeed very dominant, having cultivated three paths and possessing astonishing attribute values. In front of ordinary Hunters, he certainly would appear formidable. But in my eyes, this Wang Jie's danger level is far less than Yang Liya's. Being an all-rounder isn't entirely a complint because, for ordinary people, being an all-rounder often signifies diocrity. They know a little bit of everything but haven't mastered anything to the extre. Of course, the Wang Jie before is still seen as a super strong figure by the Hunters, and even I can't afford to provoke him lightly. However, the Sixth Tier Wang Jie doesn't possess the sa kind of extre, razor-sharp attributes as Yang Liya. If it were one-on-one—and here 'one-on-one' refers to Wang Jie in his normal state—I'm confident I could escape from this Sixth Tier expert's grasp. That's definitely possible. But if the opponent were Yang Liya, I wouldn't have such confidence. Her speed is too fast, her strength too overwhelming, leaving no chance of escape. I myself am an all-around warrior, but I've only cultivated Strength Path and Qi Path. Combined with comprehensively high attributes—high speed, high defense, and high attack—this has forged my current combat abilities. Therefore, I've always believed that only soone like deserves to be called a true hexagonal all-around warrior. People like Wang Jie are rely high-level; they represent a false hexagonal warrior.
Wang Jie kept twisting his body as if he could break free from the others' restraints at any mont. Though he was handcuffed, muzzled, and shackled, if he truly went berserk, the only person present who could restrain him was Yang Liya.
BANG!
Suddenly, Wang Jie broke free from the surrounding Hunters, grabbed one, and flung him. The direction this Hunter flew just happened to be towards Lu Luo. The flying Hunter was about to crash into Yuan Mian. Fearful, she stepped back, but there was a wall behind her, and it was too late to avoid the collision.
Seeing that the situation had developed sufficiently, Lu Luo finally took action. A gentle stream of Qi He sprayed out behind the Hunter, slowly catching him and setting him down.
The rescued Yuan Mian took a deep breath. She sneakily glanced at Lu Luo and, noticing he wasn't paying attention to her, lowered her head again, sowhat embarrassed. "Thank you!" the Hunter hurriedly expressed his gratitude. If Lu Luo hadn't helped him, that fall would have resulted in several broken bones.
Lu Luo waved his hand dismissively, his gaze fixed on Wang Jie opposite him. And Wang Jie, due to Lu Luo's intervention, now set his sights on him.
A Sixth Tier without rationality, huh? Without combat intellect, he can't be considered a normal Sixth Tier. However, such an opponent does match my current level.
Steam Fourth Gear!
THUMP!
Steam began to billow around Lu Luo, while the other Hunters looked towards Yang Liya. "Captain Yang, don't we need to intervene? With Captain Wang Jie's strength, if we don't stop him, I'm afraid he will cause considerable destruction."
Yang Liya watched Lu Luo, then looked at Wang Jie, and ultimately shook her head. "No need to intervene. Let them fight."
Zhang Anran was sowhat astonished. Hearing Yang Liya's tone, she seed to be placing Lu Luo and Wang Jie on the sa level. But Lu Luo's strength and age! No, that's not right. Lu Luo had just defeated Luo Sen with one strike. If so, his strength might indeed be capable of contending with the crazed Wang Jie for a while. "Captain Yang, are we really going to let them fight it out like this?"
"Lu Luo knows what he's doing. Since he asked for Wang Jie to be brought over, he must have his reasons. People have already been killed. At this point, what other choice do we have besides trusting him this once?"
For so reason, Yang Liya seed much more relaxed in her speech at that mont. Was it because of what Lu Luo had said earlier? That Yang Liya wasn't suitable to be the leader of the Fourth Ring? The Hunters had their own guesses but remained silent.
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