Cao Mang had previously spread this news, causing an uproar throughout the organization.
The names of both Gu Chenan and Cao Mang, two of the Owls, appeared on each other's assassination lists. This was simply unbelievable.
"What's going on? Who wants to kill Brother Cao and Mr. Gu?"
"Who knows? The key question is, how did the organization accept these two contracts in the first place?"
"Something fishy is going on here. Someone must be pulling strings behind the scenes!"
"That's right. The organization wouldn't accept contracts related to us, let alone two of the Owls!"
Many people were puzzled by this situation.
However, some quickly figured out the ins and outs of the matter.
"Brother Cao said earlier that he would not only remove Gu Chenan from his position as one of the Twelve Owls but also eliminate him. Do you think..."
"Wait, are you saying Brother Cao is behind this? Hold on... that doesn't make sense. We can understand Brother Cao putting out a hit on Gu Chenan, but why would he contract someone to assassinate himself?"
"You fool! Gu Chenan is the one who put out the hit on Brother Cao!"
"Damn, these two are insane! It's like they're playing a game of extreme tit-for-tat!"
"What's the big deal? If Brother Cao can do this, he clearly has nothing to fear. With both Brother Cao and Mr. Gu leaving the organization, Brother Cao will be free to eliminate Gu Chenan without restraint!"
...
Not only were ordinary assassins amazed by Cao Mang's tit-for-tat strategy, but even the other members of the Twelve Owls were impressed.
"Old Cao is really going all out to avenge Gong Fei!"
"Even with the Chairwoman backing him, Gu Chenan won't be able to maneuver his way out of this situation, right?"
"Now that the whole organization knows about this, Gu Chenan will have to follow Old Cao's lead. I have to say, Old Cao is really clever!"
Listening to the discussions around him, Hua Liran, now fully recovered from his injuries, narrowed his eyes and grinned.
If Gu Chenan really left the organization, Cao Mang would definitely make a move against him. When that time came, Hua Liran would follow!
Not only had Gu Chenan beaten him unconscious, but he had also insulted him. It was simply too much!
He wouldn't be able to let it go without teaching Gu Chenan a lesson!
...
"Now that Cao Mang has spread the news, many people in the organization are looking forward to seeing you leave," Hoshino Kannon said after surveying the general sentiment.
"Well, what can I do? Who knew that hothead Cao Mang would want to play this extreme game of tit-for-tat with me," Gu Chenan shrugged.
"Have you figured out what to do?" Hoshino Kannon asked worriedly.
"I have an idea, but it's not fully fleshed out yet."
At this point, it was clearly impossible for him to stay in the organization. He had discussed this at length with Fang Yuanyuan.
Although Fang Yuanyuan wanted to help him, Cao Mang had anticipated this and spread the news in advance, making it impossible for Fang Yuanyuan to assist even if she wanted to.
Cao Mang and Gu Chenan were in the same situation, so whatever Fang Yuanyuan did for one, she would have to do for the other.
So Gu Chenan had to come up with another plan.
If he couldn't stay in the organization, he would have someone else stay in his place.
Just moments ago, Gu Chenan had contacted Ma Bing, asking him to come to Yanjing immediately by private jet.
Ma Bing was currently on his way.
"What did the Chairwoman say?" Hoshino Kannon asked.
"She didn't say much," Gu Chenan shook his head.
[What could she say? She didn't say anything, just that I was too forceful.]
Hearing Gu Chenan's thoughts, Hoshino Kannon was taken aback.
Well, well, well. You've been running to the Chairwoman's place these past few days. I thought you were discussing how to handle this situation with her, but it turns out you were just there for some action, huh?
What's the deal? Got a new flame and forgot about me?
Thinking this, Hoshino Kannon felt a surge of jealousy.
She said nothing, but suddenly yanked open Gu Chenan's shirt.
"Kannon, you..." Gu Chenan was startled.
Hoshino Kannon silenced his next words with a kiss.
After a long moment, she spoke, "If you leave the organization, I'll leave too and return to Donghai with you!"
Gu Chenan chuckled softly and shook his head. "Listen to me. You should stay in the organization."
"Why?" Hoshino Kannon demanded.
Gu Chenan smiled and pulled her into his arms. "Because I'm going to make the entire Black Owl my own."
Hoshino Kannon was stunned for a moment, then suddenly understood.
...
In the office.
Lin Yu had been in a state of excitement and elation ever since he heard the word "handover."
In his view, since Cao Mang and he shared a common goal, Cao Mang would naturally hand over his position as one of the Twelve Owls to him.
His thinking wasn't wrong; this was indeed what Cao Mang had in mind.
"Chairwoman, I've decided on the person for the handover. It's Lin Yu," Cao Mang announced.
Lin Yu was overjoyed inwardly but outwardly maintained a facade of humble surprise. "Brother Cao, you... you really chose me?"
"I... I'm truly honored to have earned your appreciation, Lin Yu."
Cao Mang patted Lin Yu's shoulder, then turned to Fang Yuanyuan. "Chairwoman, I'll start the handover process with Lin Yu now."
"Wait!"
But at this moment, Fang Yuanyuan suddenly interrupted: "Old Cao, since when did you get to decide who becomes one of the Twelve Owls?"
Cao Mang was taken aback.
"Chairwoman, what do you mean..."
Fang Yuanyuan smiled lightly. "I've already chosen who will replace you. Just wait for the handover."
Hearing this, both Lin Yu and Cao Mang were stunned.
Cao Mang had thought that even if he left the organization, he could still use the organization's power through Lin Yu, who would listen to his orders.
But he hadn't expected this...
Lin Yu was equally confused, but he wasn't particularly upset.
Currently, the only people in the organization qualified to replace Cao Mang were himself, Old Dao, and Fang Jie.
It wouldn't be a problem if Fang Yuanyuan chose either of the other two.
Given his relationship with Fang Jie and Old Dao, it wouldn't make much difference who replaced Cao Mang.
Lin Yu gently waved his hand, signaling Cao Mang to remain calm.
Then, with his characteristic crooked smile, he said softly, "Chairwoman, Brother Cao and I absolutely respect and support your decision."
"I'm just curious, Chairwoman, who exactly have you chosen?"
Fang Yuanyuan glanced at the time on her phone.
"Someone you know. He'll be here soon."
As expected!
Hearing this, Lin Yu raised an eyebrow.
It seems my guess was spot on. It must be either Fang Jie or Old Dao!
"I understand, Chairwoman." Lin Yu nodded confidently.
"Alright, you two wait here. I'll bring him over for the handover when he arrives."
"Yes, Chairwoman!"
ive and Ruthless] Before his transmigration, Ye Xuan was playing a game called "Severing Emotions to Attain the Dao." The game's core wasn't about leveling up by fighting monsters, but about conquering various "bad women" with wicked personalities and cold, fickle natures. There was only one method to conquer them: stay unwaveringly by their side, then die at a critical moment, driving them to madness after losing the protagonist. The higher their level of regret, the higher the player's score. To dominate the server, Ye Xuan conquered all the bad women. In the early stages, he showered them with boundless tenderness, only to choose to sacrifice himself for them later, making them weep bitterly and drown in regret. Among them were: Xia Lengyue, the unfaithful immortal wife who chased after powerful men and discarded her husband like trash. Ye Qingcheng, the Demonic Venerable of the Joyous Union Sect, who appeared pure and innocent but was, in reality, promiscuous. Wu Lingxiao, the Empress of the Great Xia Dynasty, who lusted after men and loved maintaining a harem. Bai Qiangu of the Endless Demonic Sect: a bloodthirsty mass murderer. However, when the protagonist transmigrated into the game world, he made a horrifying discovery. Eight hundred years had already passed. The bad women he had conquered had now each become deities and revered ancestors. Faced with the endless stream of toxic women coming for him, Ye Xuan could only rely on his god-tier acting skills to carve a path of survival through this world of treacherous women.
grated, and just when he finally managed to get into an elite academy, he discovered that he actually had a system, and the way to earn rewards was extremely ridiculous. So for the sake of rewards, he had no choice but to start acting ridiculous as well. Su Cheng: "It's nothing but system quests after all." But later, what confused Su Cheng was that while he was already quite ridiculous, he never expected those serious characters to gradually become ridiculous too. And the way they looked at him became increasingly strange... (This synopsis doesn't do it justice, please read the full story)
] This is a dark fantasy-themed dating simulation game. The main gameplay involves containing various monster girls and investigating the truth of a world shrouded in mist alongside your companions. However, due to his love for the dark and bizarre atmosphere, Luo Wei ended up turning a dating game into a detective mystery game. Women? Women only slow down his quickdraw! To Luo Wei, the female leads in the game are more like tools to perfectly clear levels and squeeze out rewards. For Luo Wei, flirting with every girl he meets and then discarding them is standard procedure. Worried about characters losing affection points? No need. With his maxed-out charm stat, Luo Wei is practically a "human incubus." A little psychological manipulation and those points come right back. It's a bit scummy, but the paper cutout heroines in the game won't actually come at him with real cleavers. However... Luo Wei has transmigrated. He's accidentally entered the second playthrough of this game. His past actions have caused all the girls to transform into terrifying yanderes. Due to the game's setting, most of the heroines he once contained are "troubled girls." Obsessive, twisted, mentally unstable, all aggressive yanderes... The type who will kill you if they can't have you... Luo Wei wants to cry but has no tears left. "I really just want to survive..." In short, this is a story of battling wits and engaging in a love-hate relationship with yanderes.
n Our Village Many years later, Xiushui Village had transformed from a remote, impoverished hamlet into the renowned and flourishing Xiushui City of the Shifang Continent. All of this, solely because it was the birthplace of the Shifang Continent's number one sect—the Lingxian Sect. This is the story of a group of village youths, family, and friends, building a sect and growing together. Lin Xiao: As the sect master, my days are filled with countless tasks. Cultivating really gets in the way of building the sect. System: Received. Understood. Arranging it immediately. [Ding—Congratulations, Host, on successfully activating the Auto-Cultivation Function] Lin Xiao: Oh no, we're out of spirit stones. System: Received. Understood. Arranging it immediately. [Ding—Sect Mission issued. Mission Reward: Spirit Stones xN] No one loves their host more profoundly than this System!
