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 somewhat somber expression, yet it seemed to carry a hint of relief as well. This woman is ruthless, showing no mercy. "Lu Luo, are you satisfied with this outcome?" 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." Latest content publıshed on 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹✶𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲✶𝗻𝗲𝘁 "What do you mean?" 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 someone 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 immense 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 members 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 me." Trying to frame the Host? Impossible! Zhang Anran's expression was quite strange. Although he had some 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 me like that? And with such a strange gaze. You don't have any designs on me, do you? If you do, I can only apologize. I like women, 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 somewhat 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 blamed? 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 me?" Seeing Lu Luo make shifting the blame seem so natural, Zhang Anran was somewhat speechless. "If it weren't for you..." But before he could finish, Lu Luo directly interrupted him. "What about me? Did I kill anyone? Does this matter have even the slightest thing to do with me? 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 *me*? Do you Hunters really think of me 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 some 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 time 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 me back and sentence me 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 meet 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 some 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 me." Someone 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. 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 time, 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 disappointment and anger. He didn't know why he felt disappointed, but at this moment, 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 time, let them sober up a bit. Steam Fourth Gear—Thunder Slash! Deliberate Bombardment Fist—Thunder Fist! 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 time. The always decisive woman was truly hesitating this time. "Lu Luo, do you know what the consequences are of me killing these people?" Lu Luo curled his lip. "Of course I know. A Hunter killing an Inner Ring Investigator means 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 something 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 somewhat 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 become the leader of the East Fourth Ring!" It was the second time Lu Luo had said that Yang Liya could not become 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 seemed to grasp some 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 some 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 come, Wang Jie's fate would have been the root cause of the conflict between the Inner Ring and the Fourth Ring! When he met Wang Jie later, if his condition was really as Lu Luo envisioned—being controlled by someone—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 moment; to be more accurate, he was mentally unstable. Moreover, he was very powerful, and letting him out of the confinement room at this time was somewhat risky. "Are you sure you want to let him out?" "Don't worry. If something happens, you can take the blame. If it really can't be resolved, I'll just run first." Still as shameless as ever! Yang Liya was also somewhat 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." During the brief interlude, Lu Luo turned his head to look at Yuan Mian, who was shivering in place. This woman was the only member 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 schemes 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 mean 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 me?" 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 me? Traveling all this way to set me 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 moment, six or seven Hunters were escorting a muscular man over. This man's body was extremely robust; his height was estimated to be around 2.3 meters. Zhang Anran, who was not short by any means, seemed 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 compliment because, for ordinary people, being an all-rounder often signifies mediocrity. They know a little bit of everything but haven't mastered anything to the extreme. Of course, the Wang Jie before me 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 same kind of extreme, 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 someone like me deserves to be called a true hexagonal all-around warrior. People like Wang Jie are merely 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 moment. Though he was handcuffed, muzzled, and shackled, if he truly went berserk, the only person present who could restrain him was Yang Liya. 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, somewhat 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 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 somewhat astonished. Hearing Yang Liya's tone, she seemed to be placing Lu Luo and Wang Jie on the same 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 ?" "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 some reason, Yang Liya seemed much more relaxed in her speech at that moment. 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.