Chapter 62 Hidden Setting: 【Self-Discipline】! Su Yue’s Decision!
Bai Xuan handed the Dawn Scabbard to Serene without hesitation. The mont she accepted the Advancent Material, a surge of Strength coursed through her entire body.
“Master, this is...?”
“It’s your Strength,” Bai Xuan replied.
Before he could finish, a Status Prompt appeared before his eyes:
【Serene has successfully advanced!】
【Ability Setting Acquired—Scabbard of Light (Purple)!】
【Scabbard of Light (Purple): As long as Serene’s Mana remains, her wounds will heal rapidly, and she will never age.】
“?”
“Rapid healing... and she won’t age?”
A glimr of surprise flashed in Bai Xuan’s eyes. This Ability Setting was remarkable!
【Unlocked Hidden Setting—Self-Discipline (Blue)】
【Self-Discipline (Blue): Under the tutelage of the Pope of Light, Serene developed an intensely self-disciplined nature (Learning speed increased by 100%). Owing to this, she obeys the Pope’s every command without question, unable to refuse any request—even if it ans sacrificing what she cherishes most.】
“Oh?”
Bai Xuan raised his eyebrows at this Hidden Setting.
Did this an Serene could master any sword technique or magic at double the speed?
But that last line... What exactly did it imply?
Sothing about it unsettled him.
【The next Character Mission is not yet unlocked. Please interact further with your Legendary!】
“Today has been quite the harvest.”
Bai Xuan nodded, satisfied. The Character Mission reward from Serene far exceeded his expectations.
Yet...
He glanced over at Serene.
She sat quietly on the floor, thodically polishing her armor.
Everything appeared normal, but Bai Xuan knew that ever since their return from the Sacred Pool, there was now another way he could provide Feeding for Serene.
...
In an elegant, high-end restaurant, Liu Mufei sat with her legs crossed, gently swirling the wine in her glass.
After a long silence, she finally turned her amber gaze to the young girl seated across from her—Su Yue.
“Are you certain you want to go through with this?”
“Yes.”
Su Yue nodded firmly. “I’ll accept your conditions, but you must also agree to my terms.”
“Can you tell your reason?” Liu Mufei set down her glass, her eyes glinting with curiosity. “You stand to lose a great deal by doing this.”
“All you need to do is answer ‘yes’ or ‘no.’”
Su Yue’s tone was calm. “With your status in the Investigation Bureau, this is a matter you could settle with a single word.”
“No~ Miss Su Yue~”
Liu Mufei shook her head, her amber eyes sparkling. “Your Anomalous Ability is of great value to us. The Central Investigation Bureau has rated you above B. You should know what that ans.”
“B rating...”
Su Yue narrowed her eyes, considering.
After a mont of silence, she finally summoned the courage to speak:
“But if I’m unwilling to serve the Investigation Bureau, then no matter how high my rating, it’s just a number.”
“Friend or foe, Deputy Director Liu, you know how to choose.”
“Oh~”
Liu Mufei chuckled softly, tapping her cheek with a fingertip. “I can have the Collar’s restriction removed, but from that mont on, neither the Ideal City nor the Investigation Bureau will provide you with any resources.”
“You’ll also lose our protection. Are you truly sure about this?”
“Absolutely. This is exactly what I want,” Su Yue replied, her voice steady.
Liu Mufei narrowed her eyes, then the corners of her lips curled in speculation.
“Miss Su Yue, could it be... you’ve already negotiated with them? Decided to join their side?”
“...”
Su Yue didn’t respond, only gazed at her quietly.
She had co to Liu Mufei for a simple reason:
Only Liu Mufei could help her break free from the Investigation Bureau’s control. Only she had the authority to make such decisions.
Because Liu Mufei’s identity was special—she was the Deputy Director of the Baihai City Investigation Bureau, ranked fifth among Huaguo’s senior Investigators.
A single word from her could change everything.
“Seems I guessed right~”
Liu Mufei offered a gentle smile. “Very well, I’ll agree to your terms. But you’ll owe a favor.”
“...Alright.”
...
Early the next morning, just after 7:30, Bai Yu knocked on Bai Xuan’s door, rousing him from sleep.
“Big sis, where are we going so early?”
Bai Xuan climbed into the passenger seat, stifling a yawn as he asked.
“I’ve already finalized everything with them. Tomorrow, I’ll report to the Baihai City Investigation Bureau,” Bai Yu explained as she drove out of the underground garage. “So today is the last day we’ll have together for a while.”
“Huh? Yu-jie, do you have to make it sound like the end of the world?” Bai Xuan couldn’t help but laugh teasingly.
“Pretty much is,” Bai Yu shrugged. “This house won’t be repossessed by the Security Bureau. You can keep living here. I’ll co back whenever I can.”
“Okay~” Bai Xuan replied obediently, then asked, “So what’s on the agenda today?”
“I’m still a constable of Ninghang City. By regulation, if the Baihai City Investigation Bureau wants to transfer , they need approval from Ninghang first,” Bai Yu explained. “But ‘approval’ just ans the leaders from both bureaus sit down for a al and go through the formalities.”
“So... we’re going out to eat?” Bai Xuan blinked in confusion. “Then why bring along?”
“Investigator Li Hongyou specifically asked to bring you. She seems rather interested in you.” Bai Yu glanced at him, a hint of puzzlent in her expression.
She clearly didn’t know why Li Hongyou would take the initiative to invite Bai Xuan.
Yet Bai Xuan had a sneaking suspicion that Li Hongyou wasn’t the one who’d really invited him.
The Li Hongyou he rembered wouldn’t do sothing so pointless.
Over an hour later, Bai Yu drove into a secluded mountain villa.
“We’re here. Wake up.”
“Mm...” Bai Xuan roused himself, rubbed his eyes, and got out of the car with Bai Yu.
As soon as he stepped out, he ran into a familiar figure.
“Bai Xuan? What are you doing here?”
“Hm?” Bai Xuan turned and saw Su Yue not far away, looking surprised. “Su Yue? Isn’t this a gathering for Investigators? Why are you...?”
“I have sothing I need their help with,” Su Yue replied vaguely, then asked, “And you?”
“Just tagging along with my sister for a free al.” Bai Xuan shrugged, equally nonchalant.
“Free al?” Su Yue blinked, her starry eyes drifting curiously toward Bai Yu, who had just exited the car.
With one glance, she recognized Bai Yu as one of the constables who had participated in the Lakeside Villa defense operation two nights prior.
“You two know each other?” Bai Yu walked over and asked Bai Xuan.
“She’s the new transfer student in the class next door. We’re not close, but...” Bai Xuan glanced at Su Yue, noticing a subtle glimr in her eyes.
This girl... Don’t tell she’s using her Anomalous Ability on ?
He touched his nose, reconsidered, and anded his answer for Bai Yu: “We’re friends, I suppose. She bought pudding once.”
At that, Su Yue’s face lit up with a radiant smile. She took the initiative to greet Bai Yu, “Hello, big sister. My na is Su Yue.”
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