Full-Time Public Enemy

"Nonsense!" the head of the An Family, Andreyao's uncle An Guangtian, rebuked angrily. "Andreyao is not that kind of person. He's mature beyond his years and always considers the bigger picture!"

With both hands on his thighs, An Guangtian spoke earnestly to Shentu Lu, "There must be something fishy about this matter! We request a comprehensive investigation. I believe that our An Family's children would not do such a thing. If it really is Andreyao's fault, our An Family will certainly give the Huai Shan Branch School and the headmaster an explanation!"

An Guanghai also knew that although the An Family was powerful, they could not afford to offend the headmaster. But he also felt that the An Family wasn't some soft persimmon that could be easily squashed. If they instantly pleaded guilty and yielded as soon as Shentu Lu knocked on their door, how could the An Family ever hold their heads high within the Confederation again?

The headmaster was indeed powerful, but the An Family also had the strength to fight for justice for its offspring!

Shentu Lu's face grew even uglier. "Are you saying we wrongly blamed Andreyao?"

"This matter is indeed very strange," An Guanghai still maintained.

"HMPH!" Shentu Lu left, flicking his sleeve.

...

Chen Gu woke up in the healing pod just two hours later, but he had not emerged because the school had already paid for the regeneration of a new arm for him.

Chen Gu felt a tingling sensation at the site where his arm had been severed, signaling the rapid growth of new tissue.

Qing Ruyan was waiting outside the healing pod. Seeing him awaken, she let out a soft sigh of relief and joked, "I'm glad you survived; otherwise, I'd be down three big meals."

The awkwardness that had emerged between them because of Aviloya's interference had dissipated like smoke in the wake of this unexpected incident.

Chen Gu replied with a slight smile, "Don't worry, I'll explicitly state in my will: my assets will first compensate your meal expenses, and only then will the remainder go to my son."

Qing Ruyan scolded him with a playful glare, "You're still joking around in this situation."

Chen Gu replied with nonchalance, "I feel pretty good, at least I'm alive. Andreyao is gone, right?"

"Blown to pieces," Qing Ruyan said with a curl of her lip, finding no pity for such a person. "The explosion from your arm was so powerful. The school suffered huge losses: five buildings collapsed and one palace fell. Ha, the An Family… disaster is upon them."

Chen Gu furrowed his brows slightly, puzzled. "Has Andreyao gone mad? Why would he try to kill me within the school?"

Qing Ruyan explained, "The school is also investigating this incident. But Andreyao was blown to bits; it's only possible to find some fragments of his body tissue, making it difficult to find any clues from him."

Despite this, Chen Gu still felt uneasy, unsure why he had such a feeling, so he inquired, "How's Mao Yisheng doing?"

"Don't worry, the Behemoth Alliance also took a hit in the explosion. They've invested heavily, and a large number of powerful individuals have rushed here. The safety of this batch of newcomers is certainly not a problem."

After a pause, she continued, "What kind of spell did you cast on Gong Shuxu? That man, usually so aloof, actually went to recommend Mao Yisheng to Minister Yan on your behalf."

"Mao Yisheng is a contender from the Behemoth Alliance. We weren't originally paying much attention to that area, but after this incident, the higher-ups feel that it's necessary to place some people. Mao Yisheng is perfect for the job, so there's no need for you to worry about him."

This must be Gong Shuxu's way of apologizing, Chen Gu thought, a secret smile touching his lips. That old man always keeps things bottled up; he would never say anything directly. Such an old tsundere.

Qing Ruyan advised, "You should get some rest. It will probably take a day for your arm to grow back, but it will need several more months of training."

...

In the darkness of the night within the protected area, starlight scattered down, while the occasional roar of wild animals echoed through the hills and valleys.

Inside a bamboo hut by the creek, a light was on. The headmaster had returned to school but had left a dear friend to remain there.

Not far off, in a valley, a huge maglev truck drove out, its lights off to avoid attracting attention.

The truck stopped about ten kilometers from the bamboo building. Then the rear compartment opened, and several figures in black quickly exited the driver's cabin and entered the compartment to begin operations.

Inside the compartment was a huge, special device. As energy continuously flowed into it, a pale red glow began to form within the instrument.

A CRACKLING sound of electric current followed.

The glow gradually intensified, its range expanding steadily.

If Chen Gu were here, he would definitely recognize the sensation of this energy; it was eerily familiar—the Dimensional Cage.

Compared to Chen Gu's Dimensional Prison Ring, this apparatus was much larger. Correspondingly, the space within the cage was also many times greater.

WHOOSH—energy violently shot outward, forming a massive void portal.

One after another, giant beasts with blood-red eyes leaped out. Upon landing, they roared furiously towards the sky and then charged madly towards the bamboo building!

If the newcomers were here, they would recognize these creatures as their giant beast partners.

Inside the bamboo building, the confidante smiled subtly. "As expected, they have come." Still seated calmly, she gently lifted her sleeves to boil water for tea.

Her husband and sisters would soon return, and hot tea would be just right.

The headmaster's figure appeared on a nearby peak, followed by his female companions. "So, they're indeed after the thing in the river," he noted.

A cold smile played upon his lips.

...

Chen Gu lay bored and groggy in the healing pod. He dozed off and woke in the latter half of the night.

To his surprise, he discovered that his arm had completely regrown.

Could it be because my body is somewhat special? Having eaten all those bizarre things, is that why my regenerative ability is so strong? Chen Gu wondered with a self-deprecating smile.

He stepped out of the healing pod and tried moving his new arm. It indeed felt a bit unfamiliar, as if he hadn't used it for a decade.

He dried the nutrient fluid from his body with a towel, found some clothes to put on, and stepped out of the room.

The school was tranquil. The chirping of insects echoed from the distant mountains, and the stars above shone brightly.

Chen Gu casually sat down on the nearby steps, sighing, "Andreyao, you've truly dared to defy the world's condemnation, to strike within the school... What gave you the courage?"

Though it was just a casual lament, once the words were spoken, inspiration struck Chen Gu: psychological suggestion!

He thought back to Gong Shuxu's battle with Lan Bingyu.

Lan Bingyu, a revered Glacier Spirit of the Sixth Energy Level, capable of turning her body into energy, still couldn't fend off the incessant psychological suggestions planted by the Psychological Spy.

If a high-level Psychological Spy had planted some psychological suggestion in Andreyao, it wouldn't be apparent on the surface, and Andreyao himself would definitely be unaware.

But why choose Andreyao? And this psychological suggestion was quite blatant—its goal to make him strike within the school.

What benefit was there for that hidden Psychological Spy?