It was another evening, and Ji Ling stood like a statue on the edge of the rooftop, silently gazing at the brightly lit Lu Family Manor in the distance.
Only this time, she didn't attempt another assassination; instead, she was frantically analyzing and calculating.
[Mission Target: Lu Cheng.]
[Switching to Plan D: Social Infiltration Attack.]
[Core Logic: Collect the target's social network, emotional fluctuation model, deep behavioral logic... Construct a targeted 'Causality' elimination plan.]
[Constructing a disguised identity...]
[Surname relevance analysis... Selecting 'Lu' surname, which can reduce the target's initial vigilance, possesses natural affinity, and facilitates rapid approach.]
[Name: Ling.]
[Disguised identity confirmed: Lu Ling.]
The moment the instruction was confirmed, her nano-combat suit began to silently flow and reassemble.
The cold killing machine dissolved, replaced by a pristine white dress and a pair of clean canvas shoes.
She raised her hand; the arm that could once wield any weapon now clumsily adjusted her long hair.
A young girl with indifferent eyes, an ethereal demeanor, and a hint of confusion was born.
The weapon had learned to disguise itself... Modu University, Principal's Office.
A 'No Entry' sign hung outside the door, and the venerable old principal personally guarded the entrance, a humble smile on his face, looking like a doorman.
Inside the office, the owner had already changed.
Lu Cheng casually propped his feet on the desk, lounging lazily in the principal's chair... Beside him, Lu Xuan swung her two fair legs, gleefully tearing open a bag of potato chips.
"Crunch."
After a crisp sound, she picked up the first chip and skillfully offered it to Lu Cheng's mouth.
"Brother, open wide! This tomato flavor is super delicious!"
Lu Cheng opened his mouth and took a bite, making a satisfied chewing sound.
On the other side, Xia Qinghe appeared a bit reserved.
She wore a slightly ill-fitting but uniquely styled OL suit.
This was Lu Cheng's "wicked pleasure," euphemistically described as letting her experience the work of a "personal secretary" in advance.
She held a document in her hand, reporting on the school's recent situation to Lu Cheng in a slightly unpolished but incredibly earnest tone.
The entire office, or rather Modu University, had completely become Lu Cheng's private territory.
Just then.
"Knock knock knock."
The office door was knocked.
The old principal opened the door, a wide smile on his face, and stepped aside, ushering in a young girl behind him.
"Director Lu, I apologize for disturbing you."
"This is Lu Ling, the exchange student specially recruited from overseas. She is a true genius in the field of artificial intelligence!"
The three gazes in the office instantly focused on the newcomer.
The girl wore a simple white dress, holding a stack of documents, and stood quietly there.
Her skin was very fair, an almost transparent, cool white. Her features were so delicate they seemed unreal, especially her Colored Glaze-colored eyes, clear and clean, like a blank sheet of paper... "Brother."
Lu Xuan immediately stopped feeding potato chips, her beautiful large eyes scanning "Lu Ling" up and down like the most precise radar.
She leaned into Lu Cheng's ear, whispering, "This girl... looks... not fun at all."
"And... her surname is also Lu? She's not trying to claim kinship with our family, is she?"
The little girl's territorial instincts instantly flared.
Lu Cheng finally opened his eyes.
His gaze, full of interest, swept over "Lu Ling," from her eyebrows and eyes to the knuckles holding the documents.
"Hmm, not bad."
He uttered a compliment and casually waved his hand at the principal.
"Since she's a talent, she shouldn't be buried."
"Our Modu University should recruit more good students like... Ling'er."
The name "Ling'er" made both Lu Xuan and Xia Qinghe frown simultaneously.
It also caused a barely perceptible ripple in "Lu Ling's" eyes.
[Target address mode analysis... Meets expectations, initial contact successful.]
She held the documents, walked up to Lu Cheng, bowed slightly, and prepared to hand them over.
These were the approval documents that exchange students needed to sign, and also her best opportunity for close-range biological information scanning.
However, Lu Cheng did not take the documents.
He reached out, his movement domineering, and gently hooked "Lu Ling's" chin with his index finger, forcing her to look up and meet his gaze.
The distance between them instantly narrowed to the point where their breaths could be heard.
"Your eyes are beautiful."
Lu Cheng revealed a playful smile.
"Like the finest Colored Glaze, but unfortunately... there's nothing inside."
Boom!
At that moment, Ji Ling's core database seemed to have a slight error... [Warning! Target behavior pattern exceeds prediction!]
[Physical contact occurred!]
[Performing biological information scan...]
[Scan failed! Unknown energy field exists within the target.]
[Threat level assessment: Extremely dangerous!]
A series of piercing alarms flashed frantically in Ji Ling's mental world.
But on her face, she still maintained that slightly stunned expression, perfectly playing the role of a bewildered young girl.
This scene, in the eyes of observers, was a completely different sight.
Lu Xuan narrowed her eyes warily, letting out a soft snort.
"Hmph, I knew it, another vixen!"
And Xia Qinghe's pretty face flushed slightly, feeling her heart skip a beat, and quickly lowered her head, not daring to look again... Meanwhile, at Lu Family Manor.
In a serene meditation room filled with Zen ambiance, Dongfang Yue sat cross-legged.
Ever since awakening the [Dao Gu Dual Cultivation System], she had been trying to figure out more functions of this thing.
That Clear Heart Mantra was indeed somewhat useful, allowing her not to lose her composure so quickly when facing Lu Cheng.
But... that was all.
She didn't believe this so-called "heaven-defying opportunity" had only this much use!
The moment her mind was restless, the ancient astrolabe interface in her mind suddenly glowed brightly!
A line of golden text slowly appeared.
[Main Quest Activated: Seeker of Heavenly Secrets]
[Quest Description: In this world, there are individuals with great destiny hidden, disturbing the heavenly secrets and obstructing the Great Dao. You must use Daoist magic as a guide and Feng Shui as a basis to deduce their whereabouts and mark their destiny.]
[For each'Son of Destiny' successfully marked, you will receive a massive amount of Great Dao Origin, increase your cultivation, and unlock higher-level divine abilities.]
Looking at this quest description, Dongfang Yue's breathing instantly quickened!
Main quest!
This was the true core function of the system!
The confusion in her eyes vanished, replaced by immense solemnity and excitement.
So that's how it is!
Her true mission was to find those "Sons of Destiny" hidden throughout the world!
This was her true Dao!
She immediately got up, took out her treasured talismans and cinnabar, and began burning incense and setting up a formation, preparing for her first... official deduction since acquiring the system!
...Modu University, as the sun set.
Lu Cheng deliberately sent away Lu Xuan, who was like a shadow, and also had Xia Qinghe accompany his sister.
He went alone to find "Lu Ling," who was "familiarizing herself with the campus" by the lake.
The girl stood there quietly, like a solitary shadow.
Lu Cheng walked up to her, not looking at her, but like her, gazing at the lake surface dyed red by the setting sun.
Neither of them spoke, and the atmosphere was eerily quiet.
After a long while, Lu Cheng finally spoke softly, breaking the silence.
"Lu Ling..."
He uttered the name, his tone carrying a hint of playfulness.
"Who gave you this name?"
"Your father?"
The moment his words fell.
"Lu Ling's" body suddenly stiffened!
[Warning! Risk of identity exposure!]
Her body had instinctively entered a combat state, every muscle tensed, ready to unleash the most terrifying attack at any moment.
But on her face, she still maintained that indifferent expression, only turning her head to look at Lu Cheng, her voice without the slightest fluctuation.
"I don't understand what you mean."
"Heh."
Lu Cheng smiled.
He looked directly into Lu Ling's eyes, those eyes seeming to see through all her disguises, through her data-composed soul.
"It's okay, you will understand."
He took a step forward, closer, and whispered in her ear in a voice only they could hear.
"Anyway, my new toy..."
"I like it very much."
"Thank your father for me."