Gu Huaian’s brow furrowed almost imperceptibly.
“Gu Huaiyu has been very close to that eldest daughter of the Su family lately. He’s been completely infatuated with her and has done quite a few stupid things.”
“However, he doesn't know any information about the project. My father never told him anything.”
“His threat level is very low.”
Yin Ji did not speak, simply staring at him.
The gaze wasn't heavy, yet it caused Gu Huaian’s spine to stiffen slightly.
“Huaian, you should know that the organization’s recent activities in Jiangcheng have already attracted the attention of the Special Abnormal Affairs Bureau,” Yin Ji spoke slowly, his voice calm and unhurried. “Liu Junnan, sent by the Hunter Nest, has already been captured by them.”
“Several peripheral contact points for the organization in East China are also being evacuated one after another.”
“At this critical juncture, any minor accident could cause the entire plan to fail.”
Gu Huaian lowered his eyes. “I understand.”
“Is there really no problem with that brother of yours?” Yin Ji asked again, his tone slightly heavier than before.
Gu Huaian looked up, his gaze firm. “No problem.”
“I know him well enough. He’s just a spoiled eldest son. He has ability and ambition, but his heart is too soft, and he isn't ruthless enough at his core…”
“My father would never have allowed someone like him to come into contact with any of the organization’s affairs.”
Yin Ji watched him for two seconds before giving a slight nod.
“What about that eldest Miss Su?” Wen Ruoan suddenly asked.
“Su Wan…” She repeated the name. “As far as I know, she has been very close to your brother lately. Is it possible she could coax something out of him?”
Gu Huaian turned to look at her, his gaze lingering on her face for a moment before shifting away.
“She couldn't possibly get any valuable information out of Gu Huaiyu because he doesn't know anything himself.”
“As for Su Wan herself…” He paused, a flash of contempt in his eyes. “She’s just a bankrupt socialite, completely defenseless. Her only reliance is Gu Huaiyu’s negligible affection and the Liu family’s insignificant protection.”
“Besides, I’ve already brought her under control. She’s at the Gu residence.”
“She can't do anything, and she certainly can't cause any trouble.”
Wen Ruoan nodded slightly and didn't press further.
Her gaze fell back onto the blueprints on the table, as if the previous question had been asked only in passing.
“Liu Junnan from the Hunter Nest was caught, and the Special Abnormal Affairs Bureau’s attention has been diverted by him.”
Meng Changhe pushed the glasses up the bridge of his nose, his voice steady and calm, carrying the composure of an old accountant tallying books. “The organization’s intention is to use this window of opportunity to accelerate the progress of the project’s preliminary preparations. We want to finish all the necessary early-stage work before the Special Abnormal Affairs Bureau regains their focus.”
Yin Ji nodded. “What Deputy Director Meng says is exactly what the organization intends.”
He looked up at Gu Huaian.
“Huaian, the organization is very satisfied with your work over the years.”
“From a child chosen by the Hunter Nest to a core member capable of independently operating affairs in secular society, you have not disappointed the organization after all the training you were given.”
Gu Huaian lowered his eyes in a respectful posture.
What Yin Ji said was the truth.
From the moment he was born, Gu Huaian had been targeted by Yuansou’s Hunter Nest department.
That year, Gu Mingshan’s mistress became pregnant, and during a prenatal checkup, the fetus was found to have an extremely rare genetic trait.
In Yuansou’s research system, this trait was considered to have a high correlation with the emergence of an “Ability User.”
People from the Hunter Nest arrived at the hospital on the very day Gu Huaian was born.
They then conducted a comprehensive assessment of Gu Huaian’s ability potential.
The results left the Hunter Nest ecstatic. This newborn infant’s energy sensing potential far exceeded his peers. With systematic cultivation and training, it was highly likely he would grow into a powerful Ability User.
Three days after his birth, the real Gu Huaian was taken away by Yuansou.
The “Gu Huaian” who was raised by Gu Mingshan’s mistress and brought back to the Gu family was always a body double.
With the power of the Yuansou organization, creating a body double that looked exactly like Gu Huaian was not difficult.
The real Gu Huaian only returned when the “Second Young Master of the Gu Family” was required to make an appearance.
During New Year’s, ancestral rites, Gu Mingshan’s birthday, or certain social occasions where the whole family had to attend…
Or, for instance, during the time he framed Su Zhuo.
That had been a direct order given to Gu Huaian by Yuansou.
“That plot of land belonging to the Su family,” Yin Ji’s voice pulled Gu Huaian’s thoughts back to reality, “is one of the three candidate anchor points selected for the Guixu Project in the East China region.”
“After years of repeated surveys and demonstrations by the organization, it is now confirmed that this anchor point is the most suitable. Its priority is higher than the other two candidates.”
He tapped his finger lightly on the tabletop.
“Therefore, this land must be secured without fail. There can be no mistakes.”
“Yes,” Gu Huaian nodded.
Yin Ji leaned back against his chair, his gaze lingering on Gu Huaian’s face for a moment.
“Huaian, your status is special.”
“You are the most important pawn in the organization’s layout for Jiangcheng, and you are the only core member we have who can operate independently in this region.”
His voice wasn't loud, but every word seemed carefully weighed and carried significant gravity.
“The organization hopes you can hold Jiangcheng and ensure the project’s preliminary preparations are completed on time.”
“If you encounter any resistance during the process, you have the right to report directly to me. The organization will allocate resources to support you fully.”
Gu Huaian lowered his eyes respectfully. “Yes, Director Yin.”
Yin Ji watched him for two more seconds before standing up.
“That’s all for today.”
Meng Changhe and Wen Ruoan also stood up.
The three of them walked out one after another, disappearing into the darkness at the end of the hallway.
Shortly after, Gu Huaian also drove away.
Su Wan remained hidden in the shadows outside the office building, her mental power covering the entire structure.
Every word of the conversation in the room had been transmitted clearly into her consciousness.
The northern city plot, the Guixu Project, the anchor point, Gu Huaian’s true identity, the three people Yuansou sent to Jiangcheng…
The amount of information was massive!
She carefully extended her mental power toward those three people.
Meng Changhe and Wen Ruoan were both ordinary people with no energy fluctuations in their bodies.
But Yin Ji…
He was actually a Level 3 Mid Stage Ability User!
There were actually Level 3 Ability Users on Blue Star!
Su Wan had originally thought that with her current Level 4 strength, she would be able to handle the vast majority of threats on Blue Star.
But now, it seemed she was wrong.
A deputy director of the External Liaison Department that Yuansou sent randomly was Level 3. Then how strong would the “Abyss Seats” they mentioned be?
Level 4? Level 5? Or even higher?
And then there was that mysterious energy membrane deep within Gu Mingshan’s brain…
The aura of that power was countless times stronger than Yin Ji’s.
It was so powerful that even the residual imprint made her feel insignificant.
What level of existence must the person who placed that barrier be?
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