Starting to Gain Experience from Push-Ups-Chapter 534 - 309

Yong’an Island...

The name, like a thorn buried deep in the heart.

Each mention brings an uncontrollable regret and rage.

He will never forget that stormy night.

The scene was like Asura Hell.

His sworn brother, whom he regarded as family, one of the organization’s youngest and most talented cadres—Li Chengjun.

Died at the hands of that unexpectedly powerful enemy, like a ghost or god.

No remains, buried in the surging, dark, cold ocean.

And he, Luo Lie, as Li Chengjun’s sworn elder brother.

Could only helplessly watch the blurred image transmitted by the Saint Relic.

This hatred, this disgrace, has long been pent up in his heart like a volcano ready to erupt.

Now, have the clues to the murderer finally surfaced?

Luo Lie took a deep breath, trying to calm the surging intent to kill in his chest.

The truth behind the Yong’an Island incident is known to very few within the organization.

After the mission failed, he suffered severe punishment from the board.

The opportunity originally to be transferred to a more powerful experimental department was also completely dashed.

Luo Lie was unwilling to give up, to swallow his anger.

He used his authority to endlessly compare the pattern of that white Evil Ghost Mask in the headquarters’ database, frantically searching for any possible clues.

Finally, all his effort paid off, and he learned of the terrifying significance this mask represents in a dusty dossier.

It was a ritual Holy Object passed down for thousands of years from a Primitive Tribe.

The incomplete records in the dossier subtly pointed to its origin, possibly even beyond human historical imagination.

Perhaps it is the relic of some dark civilization long engulfed by the river of time, symbolizing absolute might and a bloodthirsty desire.

Those wearing such a mask were called "Soul Guides" during tribal times, crowned with the title of "Aegis."

The so-called "Aegis" is a mythical bird of ill omen that devours souls and brings disasters.

Their souls and bodies would be mutated by the mask’s power, their spirit dominated by the desire to kill, becoming the Evil Ghost among Evil Ghosts, the Murderer among Murderers.

Finally evolving into some ultimate creatures by continuously devouring human blood.

This discovery rekindled the flames of vengeance in Luo Lie’s heart, giving him a clear target.

Besides continuing to monitor the movements of the "True Thought Society" on Yong’an Island, he also cast his eyes to search worldwide for any clues related to this white Evil Ghost Mask.

Recently, intelligence from the East Capital Branch reinvigorated his Spirit.

An unknown expert specializing in opposing the Noah Organization appeared in East Capital, employing extremely ruthless methods, slaughtering hundreds of gang-related elements overnight.

More intriguingly, some characteristics of this mysterious expert’s combat methods were faintly similar to those of the enemy on Yong’an Island.

Soon afterward, the East Capital Branch’s leader Ghost personally led a team to pursue, only to suffer a total defeat, and he himself disappeared without a trace.

Almost concurrently, another mysterious individual wearing a similar white mask also began operating in East Capital, behaving mysteriously and unpredictably.

With doubts in mind, Luo Lie contacted the newly appointed East Capital Branch leader Feng Jincai to gather detailed information.

Upon gaining more intelligence, he did not hesitate to volunteer to the board, requesting to travel to East Capital personally to resolve this lurking trouble and to finally settle that old vendetta.

At this moment, the meeting room, which had been slightly restless, became so silent that a pin drop could be heard.

An suffocating intent to kill weighed on everyone’s hearts like heavy lead blocks.

Both senior cadres and new members unconsciously held their brea breath, fearing any sound would anger this formidable big shot.

Xu Hao felt his muscles stiffen, slightly turning his neck, not daring to look directly at the man exuding terrifying aura at the main seat.

Fang Cheng heard "Yong’an Island" and felt his heart tremble involuntarily.

Even the consistently outstanding Zhuo Feng now had a fine sheen of sweat on his forehead, clearly under considerable pressure.

Seeing Luo Lie’s strong reaction, he continued with determination, his tone more assertive than before:

"According to the intelligence we’ve gathered, just days before the attack on Yong’an Island’s base, Cheng Jiashu suddenly cancelled all scheduled show arrangements citing a need for rest due to poor health, including the first performance of a national tour, crucial for him!"

"During that entire week, his whereabouts remained a mystery; neither his agency nor the ubiquitous paparazzi media had any precise information on him."

"The date he declared for ’recuperation’ aligns almost perfectly with the Yong’an Island incident!"

After Zhuo Feng finished speaking, he closed his mouth and stood respectfully with hands lowered aside.

All eyes converged on Luo Lie, seated at the main position, awaiting his final decision.

"Good, very good!"

Luo Lie’s deep voice shattered the dead silence in the meeting room, indistinct of any mood.

He slowly raised his head, looking directly at Zhuo Feng:

"Captain Zhuo, you did well this time. Your intelligence gathering was timely and critical."

"Once this matter is resolved, I will personally request reward from the board for you."