Chapter 325: Unconditional Support for Her

“What exactly is Brother Gu's destiny? Liu Yiyi said that Brother Gu has a Crimson Sun Physique. Last night, Brother Gu's blood was actually able to break the suppression formation of that place—isn't that too strange?”

Su Yan's mind was now completely clear. Now that she had calmed down, she realized there were many eerie aspects to everything.

Gu Yang was clearly just an ordinary person; why did he keep getting dragged into their world time and time again?

And where was that mysterious space that had appeared out of thin air last night?

“Perhaps it is just a coincidence. I heard Granny Li say before that there will always be a special group of people existing in this world. Gu Yang might just be one of those special people. As for anything else, Teacher cannot give you a definitive answer.”

Zhou Ye proactively soothed Su Yan's emotions, wanting her to relax a little.

“Is that so?” Su Yan's gaze as she looked at Gu Yang was filled with unease.

“Mm. To Teacher, Yan Yan is the most sensible and wonderful child in this world; you will absolutely never bring misfortune to anyone. Otherwise, look at me and Granny Li—aren't we both doing just fine?” Zhou Ye's tone was gentle and relaxed, yet it provided Su Yan with a powerful sense of security.

The shadows in Su Yan's heart were dispelled, and all her despondent emotions were swept away.

That's right, she didn't have time to sit here wallowing in self-pity.

“Teacher, there is actually one more thing. The reason my energy went out of control last night was because, while I was in the dungeon earlier, I unintentionally absorbed Kong Nian's energy.”

In Su Yan's heart, besides not knowing how to use spells for exorcism, Teacher was omniscient in all other matters and possessed incomparable intelligence. Therefore, she hoped Teacher could help analyze exactly what was going on.

The muscles on Zhou Ye's face tightened noticeably. Although his tone remained unchanged, his gaze had already become sharp.

“Kong Nian?”

“Yes, she is from the Kong family. I now suspect that my mother was actually a member of the Kong family as well. Every generation of the Kong family produces a gifted successor, and Kong Nian is one of them. Her special ability is almost identical to mine, contained within the pupils; the only difference is that her energy is fixed.”

Su Yan's explanation caused Zhou Ye's expression to grow increasingly grim, as if he had already surmised something.

“You said you have already absorbed Kong Nian's energy?”

“Yes, actually it was passive. Kong Nian's energy was forcibly extracted by Feng Zong, and unexpectedly, it all flowed into my body and instantly fused with my original energy.” Su Yan still hadn't figured out the connection between the two.

It was precisely because she had absorbed too much external energy that she had completely lost control over it last night amidst her extreme emotional fluctuations.

After a moment of silence, Zhou Ye spoke: “Perhaps your judgment is correct; your mother truly is a member of the Kong clan, and you and Kong Nian share a bloodline connection, which is why her energy could be absorbed by you. However, since the two energies can fuse perfectly, it is harmless and even beneficial to you. There is no need to dwell on it too much.”

“I am worried that something like last night will happen again.” Speaking to this point, Su Yan looked at Gu Yang again. “I really don't want to hurt the family and friends who care about me.”

Zhou Ye knew that although Su Yan usually appeared cold, she possessed a burning heart.

“It might be a bit cruel for you, but Teacher still wants to remind you. Gu Yang is, after all, just an ordinary person. If you choose him, you must prepare yourself mentally as soon as possible; there are some things he will inevitably have to endure.”

“Teacher, I have already decided how I will walk my path in the future.” Su Yan's heart twinged slightly.

Zhou Ye did not want to know her decision, because no matter what decision she made, he would support her!

***

Special Operations Team.

The case of Feng Zong and Liu Yiyi had been completely resolved.

Liu Kang reported the entire course of the case—from its occurrence to its conclusion—to the leadership. Both suspects had been brought to justice, which was the best possible outcome.

Du Jinsong, Zhang Ximing, and Tian Wei had been waiting anxiously for his news.

That was why he had returned, and the three of them immediately arrived outside his office door.

“Come in, all of you.”

Liu Kang sat on the sofa, his gaze commanding even without anger.

“You all know what happened last night. I have dealt with Liu Yiyi.”

A single sentence allowed the three of them to feel a simultaneous sense of relief; Tian Wei was especially overjoyed.

So, in the end, it was still the people from their Special Operations Team who solved the case.

“Captain, what about Su Yan, Gu Yang, and the Ma Chulong siblings?” Du Jinsong asked nervously.

He hoped none of them had anything happen to them.

“They were all sent to the hospital last night. There are no life-threatening injuries, though Gu Yang's injuries are relatively serious,” Liu Kang stated truthfully.

Hearing about Gu Yang's condition, Du Jinsong showed a worried expression.

Tian Wei's expression was somewhat excited: “As expected of the Captain, so mighty. You saved everyone with a single move.”

So, could their punishment be waived now?

Liu Kang gave her a faint glance and then looked back at Du Jinsong.

“It was because of your squad's mistake that Liu Yiyi escaped, resulting in the casualties of innocent personnel. According to the team rules, you are sentenced to one month of confinement and the forfeiture of your entire year's bonuses.”

Du Jinsong and Zhang Ximing exchanged a look; they actually felt such a punishment was too light.

Tian Wei was stunned at first, then showed a look of dissatisfaction. “Captain, Liu Yiyi's escape was just an accident. Besides, it didn't cause much casualty. Could we perhaps...”

“There are no accidents, only insufficient capability. Furthermore, I am not targeting any one of you; I am simply following the team rules. Do you understand?”

Before she could finish her plea, Liu Kang interrupted her coldly.

He was well aware of why Liu Yiyi had escaped this time. He hadn't expected that this Tian Wei, instead of feeling even a shred of remorse or guilt, actually thought that because the matter was resolved, it could be treated as if it never happened?

Simply preposterous!

Tian Wei did not expect Liu Kang to be angry, so she immediately swallowed the rest of her words.

“Is there anything else? If not, get out!”

Liu Kang felt somewhat exhausted. After all, since receiving Zhou Ye's instructions, he had been by Zhou Ye's side the entire time, and the pressure had been immense.

Du Jinsong and Zhang Ximing were the first to leave, but Tian Wei actually chose to stay behind.

Soon, only she and Liu Kang were left in the office.

“Something else?”

Liu Kang poured himself a glass of water, not even lifting his eyes to look at Tian Wei.

After hesitating for a few seconds, Tian Wei said very firmly, “Captain, I indeed have a very important matter I wish to report to you.”

“Speak.”

Tian Wei raised her voice. “I discovered that there is a major problem with that Su Yan. She was already entangled with Liu Yiyi before. I suspect there is some unspeakable secret between them.”

Before her voice had even faded, Liu Kang's cold gaze locked directly onto her face.

(End of Chapter)