Inside the study, the light was dim.
Only the dazzling red alarm cast an eerie glow in front of Lu Cheng's eyes.
The smile on his lips grew wider; it wasn't anger, nor solemnity, but a creative urge, as if he had found the perfect script.
A rat hiding in the gutter thought he controlled the whole situation, yet he didn't even know whose stage he had mistaken.
And he, himself, was the sole director of this grand play.
"War?"
"No."
"This should be called... feeding."
With a slight thought, the system's furnace backend interface instantly split into three parallel command windows, each linked to three "seeds" that had been planted long ago.
The first command was directed at Dongfang Yue.
Lu Cheng did not issue any orders, but directly activated the Love-Binding Gu within her; with Dongfang Yue's favorable impression of him, she would naturally arrive at the result he desired...
The second command was linked to Ren Shitou, who was cultivating intensely.
To deal with such a simple-minded martial artist, Lu Cheng's method was more direct and brutal.
"Ding! Detecting that the host's strength has reached a bottleneck, the ultimate trial mission is now released!"
"Mission Name: The Sole Watcher of the Throne"
"Mission Description: There is a thief, attempting to lay claim to your King of Destiny throne! A false god, code-named The Watcher, is trying to frame innocents to divert the Tianming Pavilion's attention, thereby stealing the supreme National Luck and glory that rightfully belong to you!"
"Core Objective: Set things right! Declare your will to the Tianming Pavilion! Slay the false god, The Watcher, and defend the sole dignity of your King of Destiny!"
"Mission Reward:???"
Almost at the moment the mission was released, Ren Shitou's already extremely inflated self-confidence was instantly ignited!
False god?
Thief?
Someone... dares to steal my things?!
Boom!!!
A violent aura shot up into the sky, and rocks shattered!
"Seeking! Death!"
Ren Shitou roared, his eyes bloodshot, and he directly rushed out of his cultivation retreat!
...As for the third command.
Lu Cheng's gaze fell on the icon representing the God Chef, Chi Baobao, and the curve of his lips took on a hint of cruelty.
He used a system virus to perform a "data modification" on Chi Baobao's perception.
He marked Wei Guoan's life essence as... [Ingredient Quality: God-grade!]
[Ingredient Trait: Concentrated National Luck, a great tonic!]
[Best Cooking Method: Devour raw, chew slowly!]
After doing all this, Lu Cheng leaned back comfortably in his chair, crossed his hands, and watched the "monitoring wall" in front of him with leisure.
On the wall, the internal meeting of the Tianming Pavilion was being "broadcast" live...
Tianming Pavilion.
The Watcher's kill order exploded like a nuclear bomb in the hearts of all core members.
The Master frowned; although he felt the matter was too sudden, The Watcher's command was the highest will.
He was about to make a decision on the action plan.
Just then, Dongfang Yue, who had been silent, suddenly spoke softly.
"Master, Heavenly Secret."
Her voice was clear and cold, with a perfectly appropriate hint of confusion.
"While The Watcher is certainly far-sighted, Lu Cheng..."
"He is just a mortal wealthy merchant; how can he possibly steal the Dragon Kingdom's earth pulse? Isn't this... overestimating him too much?"
At these words, the entire room fell silent.
"Moon Lord!"
A hot-tempered elite immediately retorted.
"Are you questioning our founder, Lord The Watcher?"
Dongfang Yue immediately lowered her head slightly, her posture very humble.
"I wouldn't dare. I'm just worried..."
Her voice conveyed a concern "for the organization's sake."
"What if we go all out, but the target is just a decoy... will the true demonic star be secretly laughing?"
"Lord The Watcher is busy with myriad affairs, yet he issues commands without appearing. Could there... be a trick?"
These words, like an invisible poisonous thorn, pierced into the hearts of everyone present.
Yes... what if?
These smart people, who prided themselves on being elites, feared most becoming fools in someone else's hands!
The atmosphere instantly became subtle.
Just at this tense moment!
Boom!!!
The entire room shook violently without warning!
"Where is the false god The Watcher?!"
"Get out here and die!"
"How dare you covet my destiny, you deserve ten thousand deaths!"
It was Ren Shitou!
That guy... whom they had poured all their resources into cultivating?
What's going on?!
Why would he suddenly attack the organization's supreme leader, The Watcher?
What was he going to do?
At this moment, everyone's minds completely crashed.
And in the study of the Lu Family Manor.
Lu Cheng looked at the amusing sight of the elites on the monitoring wall, collectively losing their composure and questioning life, then picked up the teacup beside him and took a gentle sip of red tea.
The play had begun.
He turned his head to look at Ji Yao, who stood silently behind him like a ghost.
"Ji Yao."
"Master."
"Anonymously package Wei Guoan's personal information, home address, and all social connections, and send it to one person."
Ji Yao replied quickly.
"To whom, Master?"
The corner of Lu Cheng's mouth curved into a cold and cruel arc.
"Send it to..."
"Chi Baobao."
"Tell him, the main course... is served."