"What exactly is going on?"
In the secret chamber, Jun Wuchen sat on the sofa, irritably tugging at his collar.
He had a naturally volatile temperament. The reason he had managed to maintain an image of deep cunning and shrewdness in public for so many years was entirely thanks to his ability:
Self-awareness.
This was more important than anything. Even if the man in black stood before him now and offered him anything he desired, Jun Wuchen would not agree if it meant sacrificing his self-awareness.
Self-awareness was that crucial to him.
Yet, he had just acted so tempestuously in front of so many people. If word got out, how would he ever hold his head up again?!
Yan Qiuren stood silently behind him, not uttering a word.
"Yan Qiuren."
"Master, I am here."
"Use your ability to check for me, see what's going on."
Yan Qiuren's ability was absolute sensing. If anyone had tampered with him, she would definitely be able to detect it.
This wasn't a particularly powerful ability, but it was very important to Jun Wuchen. It was also why he kept Yan Qiuren by his side.
Over the years, relying on her ability, he had exposed many individuals who had attempted to betray him.
The Spirit Hunter Guild in the capital maintained an appearance of peace and harmony, but in reality, it was already in a state of utter chaos and fragmentation internally.
Yan Qiuren took a step forward, turned, and placed her cool, small hand on Jun Wuchen's forehead. A faint blue luminescence slowly appeared.
After a long pause, she shook her head regretfully.
"Master, I can't sense anything."
"Then what's going on?"
Jun Wuchen's eyes flickered.
He realized his ability had returned. He had wanted to lash out at Yan Qiuren just moments ago, but his self-awareness had suddenly kicked in, forcefully suppressing the anger within him.
What was happening? The ability was back?
"Master?"
"It's nothing. You can go now. I want to be alone for a while."
"Yes."
Before leaving, Yan Qiuren gave Jun Wuchen a charming smile.
"Master, no matter what decision you make, I will support you."
Jun Wuchen blinked, then nodded.
After she left, Jun Wuchen let out a heavy sigh.
He knew the Yan family's situation all too well. Yan Qiuren was currently under his control, but if one day he fell, his past deeds would be fully exposed by the Yan family, and Yan Qiuren would seek a new master.
A master who could replace him.
In an instant, the handsome man seemed to age more than a decade.
He absolutely could not fail.
Meanwhile, at the hotel.
"Spectacular!"
Jun Ci couldn't help but exclaim as he watched the screen before him.
That's right, all the conversations between Jun Wuchen and Yan Qiuren had been recorded and transmitted to the hotel. Duan Chen, using his ancient script ability, had turned the screen into a video.
Every move Jun Wuchen made in the secret chamber was being played out before them as if it were live.
"It seems Jun Wuchen's own personality isn't very good," Duan Chen remarked blandly.
Jun Ci laughed heartily.
"Honestly, I've never seen Jun Wuchen so angry. He used to control his emotions so well with his self-awareness ability."
"Don't we have you to thank for that?" Tian Qi tossed her long hair, exuding allure.
Duan Chen glanced at her.
"We should thank you and Xi Er. Don't forget about others."
Tu Feiyuan, who had transformed back into a cat at some point, was purring contentedly in Xi Er's arms.
"Being a cat is much more comfortable. Being human was so exhausting."
"Now, all we need is to make Jun Wuchen show a flaw in front of us. Once we find the item that can unseal his memories, we'll steal them, and everything will be easy."
"Indeed." Wilburburnia was leisurely eating grapes at the computer.
Since Tian Qi's ability to interfere with others' minds relied on her body scent, she had spent the entire day strolling around the floor where Jun Wuchen's office was located.
"Bai Se, who is this...?" Jun Wuchen didn't recall ever meeting Tian Qi.
"Oh, she's new. From the logistics department," Duan Chen's explanation was perfunctory.
Jun Wuchen frowned but said nothing.
The secret realm was already in turmoil, and he didn't have the mental energy to focus on Duan Chen and his group.
Let them cause whatever trouble they wanted; he would be leaving in a few days anyway.
The only thing that puzzled him was that the girl named Tian Qi seemed to have some romantic interest in him?
Jun Wuchen noticed that Tian Qi kept approaching him intentionally or unintentionally, giving him flirtatious glances.
If it were usual times, Jun Wuchen wouldn't mind a bit of relaxation during work hours. At most, he would give her a sum of money afterward and never see her again.
But now, he clearly didn't have the leisure for that.
"Guild Leader, this is the training report that Brother Bai asked me to give you."
Tian Qi stood before him coquettishly, presenting the training report with both hands.
"Thank you."
Jun Wuchen's expression remained unchanged as he flipped through the report.
However, he felt the unease within him growing. This feeling persisted even after Tian Qi left.
"Damn it!"
He slammed his fist on the table, startling Yan Qiuren beside him.
"What is going on? My sense of unease is growing. Yan Qiuren, you'll come to the secret chamber tonight, and we'll examine the situation in the secret realm together."
He was unable to think rationally at this moment and could only ask Yan Qiuren for advice.
He was, of course, unaware that every move he made was being transmitted to Duan Chen.
"How does he observe the secret realm? I'm very curious," Duan Chen said, holding a piece of paper. It was a portrait of Melbourne, with words written on it accusing him of destroying the secret realm and engaging in wanton slaughter.
"It's him. I wasn't sure before, but now I can say with certainty. I sensed a prying gaze back then, and Jun Wuchen was the source of that gaze."
Melbourne, looking like a scholar, suddenly appeared on a chair, startling the group.
"This is..." Tian Qi curiously circled him, while Du Qingyi also scrutinized him.
Jia Yunlian snorted. She had been imprisoned in Melbourne's cube house before, so she was no stranger to him.
"That is indeed Jun Wuchen. Wilburburnia, pay attention to Jun Wuchen's reaction tonight. If he shows any unusual expression after approaching the crystal ball, please tell me."
"No problem."
"If that crystal ball is indeed the medium to unlock his memories, we'll find a way to have Yan Qiuren steal it."
"Alright, but... I'm still curious about one thing," Du Qingyi tilted her head.
"What is it?"
"Jun Wuchen's memory sealing only applies to outsiders. If that's the case, why doesn't he just keep it permanently sealed and not unseal it? Why would it unseal when he approaches a specific object?"