Myriad Paths

Hearing this, Lu De broke out in a cold sweat.

However, he remained calm on his face and said, "My work requires a lot of contact with crystal beasts. Is there any problem?"

Valon touched his chin and said: "Well... it requires a lot of contact? I remember that you are actually responsible for the equipment acquisition. Why do you have contact with the crystal beast? By the way... wait, I remembered it, Have we met before?"

Hearing this, Lu De's expression was a little stiff, but he still nodded: "Yes, I have indeed met Master Valon. Just half a year ago, I was competing with you for the position of senior mentor."

Valon suddenly realized, clapped his hands and said: "Oh!! Yes, yes, that's it. I remembered that you and I took the written test three times. We both got full marks three times. Later, we used the actual test, and then you You lose, right?”

"Yes, Master Valon not only has solid knowledge, but is also very powerful in application. It is different from me who only know the things in books. It is natural that he is better than me..." Lu De said with a forced smile.

Valon waved his hand and said as if he didn't care, "If we don't talk about this, it's all in the past. Let's answer my question first. Why did you come into contact with so many crystals when purchasing equipment?"

"When it comes to purchasing equipment, many things cannot be solved with money. They require crystals to be traded, so I often deal with crystals. This may be the reason." Lu De explained.

Valon nodded slightly, and then said: "Well, that makes sense. By the way, since Lu De has access to a large number of crystals, why not do me a favor? The circulation of crystals in the market is limited, and it can be done in a vacuum. You can feel it if there is more or less. Recently, a large number of crystal beasts have died outside the city, but the crystals have not been flowing in. There must be something fishy. How about you help me pay attention to it? After all, you are responsible for purchasing, so you must have your own way, right?"

Lu De nodded repeatedly and said, "Master Valon has a request, so I certainly can't refuse it. I will pay attention to it. But, after I have the news, how should I tell you?"

"Just tell Teacher Jin and ask him to convey it to me. This is some reward. Take it." Valon said, handing over some money.

Lu De hesitated.

But he still reached out and took it, then smiled and thanked him repeatedly.

Vallon didn't say anything, smiled politely, then turned and left.

After watching the other party leave, Lu De's expression darkened.

Then, he held the stone and said, "Teacher, how did he smell it?"

Shitou explained in a voice that only he could hear: "Let's transform it. I can feel that his nose seems different from ordinary people. It should be your unique technology. Well... it enhances the physical senses and causes the human body to change. Part of the small world is completely destroyed... It's such a weak-minded method. Don't learn it. If you learn this, your future will be ruined. He is already a man-made creature. "

After half a year of study, Lu De also had a certain understanding of the many strange terms that suddenly appeared on stones, and knew that his instructor seemed to disdain this method very much.

He didn't make any comments, but walked away, saying as he walked: "Mentor, do you think I can beat him now?"

Shitou commented very honestly: "I have said before, you can be said to be invincible among the apprentices. Your cultivation is much deeper than his. They hardly do any practice, and all their spells are temporary." There is no way he can be your opponent."

"That's good." Lu De nodded.

A few days later, Lu De submitted a report to Teacher Jin and asked Teacher Jin to forward it to Wallon.

It records the weirdness of some crystals. In some places, there are more or less crystals in circulation. This change can be seen through the price of crystals.

Crystals can be exchanged for money anytime and anywhere, but it is difficult to buy crystals with money.

Vallon got the report and began an investigation.

The investigation went smoothly. The newspapers and various news channels in the royal capital began to praise the Duke's son, Master Vallon, for his wisdom, prowess, intelligence and wit. They analyzed the direction of the spar from various clues.

On the seventh day, he had found the mysterious hunter and declared that he would catch him personally. The crowd was shocked again, and he suddenly became a man of the hour in the capital.

On the tenth day, Master Vallon's body was found in the sewer.

A high-level instructor showed up to perform an autopsy on his body and found that he died from a completely different spell with almost no resistance. It was speculated that he was killed by a trap.

The trap is only at the level of an apprentice, but the problem is that there are no traces of the trap.

Even a high-level instructor couldn't figure out what was going on.

Valon was instantly killed by a spell, which means there was no fighting at all. According to the apprentice level battle, it would take them at least three seconds just to chant the incantation. This time is enough for Valon to activate his various defenses. equipment.

The environment at that time was very tight, and Vallon was very strong in detecting the spells. Sneak attacks were impossible, so apart from traps, it was basically impossible to achieve an instant kill.

Some people also theorized that there was an apprentice who had the ability to shoot instantly, and was deeply trusted by Wallon. He killed Wallon when he was close to him.

But this inference was immediately overturned, because Valon can also be cast instantaneously, but instantaneously... said to be instantaneous, it actually just compresses the casting time of the spell. In fact, it still requires preparation time, which is probably a few tenths. seconds.

Compared to chanting which usually takes three to four seconds, this can be considered an instantaneous attack.

However, the technique to kill Valon was faster than that, much faster.

There is no other explanation for this speed except for the trap that has been laid out long ago.

But the problem is...

Then... what about the remains of the trap?

No traps were found at the scene, not even high-level instructors found them, which means there are none. There is no spell in the world that even high-level instructors cannot detect.

This is a completely unsolved case like the disappearance of the crystal stone.

The royal capital was in an uproar. How great Master Valon was at the beginning, but now the atmosphere is so embarrassing.

The Royal Guards undertook the investigation of this matter, including the crystal stone investigation.

The initiator of all this is taking the examination for the Royal Guards in the hope of obtaining a formal position.

And, he succeeded.

The exam went well. With his strength and knowledge, it was easy to pass the exam, and he got a formal position with a high status. He became a magic consultant in the guard. He only had to undertake consulting work and basically didn't have to go out. foreign affairs.

This is the advantage of the institute. Compared with those rough people who practice martial arts... oh, and practice knight martial arts, the apprentices in the institute are rare and precious.

He learned the term martial arts from Shitou, who called them martial arts practitioners.

Before that, he had always called these people "knights". By exercising their bodies and condensing their willpower, they developed a special kind of power. This kind of power was different from any other spells and was very wonderful.

However, now he has also learned from Shi Tou, because he feels that Shi Tou is a high-level mentor, so the terms in the other person's mouth must be quite high-end.

Another year has passed.

During this year, Lu De graduated from the graduate school.

Because he has passed the qualification of 'trainee instructor', from now on, he is no longer an apprentice.

This made Shitou very confused. Shitou kept mumbling about this. He kept saying, "What's going on... There's no ninth grade here, so why is it just a mentor? Is the quantification of strength in this world so loose?"

But no matter what, the trainee mentor is also a mentor, and Lu De has become a real superior person.

It was at this time that he became qualified to 'reshape the body from stone'.

He proposed this matter almost immediately, hoping that the stone would tell him how to do it.

Shitou told him not to worry.

In Lu De's office, Shitou said to this emerging young genius: "Before I talk about this... I want to tell you about an organization first. This organization... is called the 'Triangle Eye'."

"Triangular Eye?" Lu De frowned in confusion.

He has never heard of this name. Is it some kind of secret organization?

"Well, this is the organization I am in. This is an organization that can compete with all countries." Shitou said.

Lu De got up from his desk and walked to the window.

His office was bright and clean. In just one year, with the help of Shi Shi, a senior mentor, he accomplished almost all of his goals. In just one year, he experienced many incredible things and completed many adventures. Challenged many impossible things.

In the process, he also met several beautiful girls with their own characteristics, but he didn't have any ideas for the time being.

Now he is a young trainee tutor with a high status and a bright future.

And although all of this is inseparable from his hard work and persistence, the original source still comes from the stone in his chest.

Walking to the window, he held the stone and said, "What organization can rival the country? Impossible. If there really is such an organization, why doesn't he occupy a country by himself? Why must he hide?"

"It's not about hiding, but about hiding ourselves. We are the manipulators behind the scenes. We are not kings. Why should we stand in front of the stage?" Shitou asked rhetorically.

But Lu De was very clear-headed. He knew that a hidden force would not be able to exist for a long time, so he asked: "What's the point? If an organization wants to achieve its own goals, it naturally needs to stand up." , always hiding, saying it is hidden, what is the difference between actually being there and not existing?”

"For a large organization, hiding is the stupidest thing. It can neither spread its ideas, nor absorb a large number of talents, nor can it control land and resources. Even if the start-up personnel are very strong, they will definitely weaken in the long run. It’s even been forgotten. I don’t understand, if there really is this triangular eye, what is its significance?”

Following Lu De's question, Shitou was also speechless.

Indeed, there is nothing wrong with what Lu De said.

Why did the boss make up this triangular eye?

But you can't say it directly at this time, so Shitou pretended to be profound and said: "I can't tell you the concept of the organization right now, but this thing really exists, and it's almost time for you now. In a few days, Let me take you to get in touch with the organization.”

"Be careful, there is no peace in the organization. I need you to protect me so as not to expose my current weak posture."

Shitou said this, and Lu De nodded calmly: "I understand, mentor, is this why you are unwilling to find this organization in advance? Is there someone coveting you?"

Shitou replied: "This is the way the world is. You should be more vigilant when dealing with strangers."

"I understand." Lu De nodded, then fell into deep thought.

Another night.

This time, Shitou contacted Li Shiwei again.

As soon as the contact was established, Shitou couldn't wait to say: "Boss, I have a question."

Li Shiwei on the other side of the spell seemed to be copying something, and she replied absentmindedly: "Ah? What is it, please tell me."

Shitou asked: "I just want to know why the Triangle Eye organization is a secret organization? Does this secret have any purpose?"

Li Shiwei replied casually: "Huh? It doesn't have any purpose, it's just cool, don't you think? At first glance, you can see that there is a mysterious organization hidden in the depths of civilization, secretly controlling everything! Don't you think it's awesome?"

"Just...that simple?" Shitou was stunned.

"Otherwise? What else could it mean?" Li Shiwei looked indifferent.

Shitou said: "However, there is a problem. I have never thought about it before, but the young man I contacted here said something, and I will relay it to you."

Li Shiwei interrupted the stone: "Ah? The natives are talking to you? Did you still listen? No, the natives are so stupid that they can't even understand basic cultivation. What can they find out?"

"Boss, please listen to me first." Shitou said.

Li Shiwei heard this and recovered: "Then you say it."

Then, Shitou relayed Lu De's question to Li Shiwei intact.

After he finished speaking, he asked Li Shiwei: "Boss, when you made these plans, didn't you consider these things? Or do you think they are indigenous, so you didn't pay much attention to them? Do you think it's all over if you fool them?"

Li Shiwei was silent for a while.

Shitou didn't wait for her to think, but continued: "Boss, I always thought you were quite smart, but... after you arrived outside the territory, something seemed wrong with you."

"I think we can pause the collection of the history of civilization for a while. If we want to truly understand the information contained in the history of civilization, first of all, we must treat them as civilizations, not games. Boss, think about it carefully. I think... you If this continues, I’m afraid I won’t be able to understand any history of civilization.”

"I'm going to tell you something you don't like to hear, boss. If you were to change with them, would you be able to have your current status? I heard that the world calls itself civilized, and at the same time, it also calls these worlds civilized."

"The whole world is like this, so what about you, boss?"

After saying that, the stone cut off the spell.