In the room, Deputy Director Lü Ao of the Great Han 749 Bureau spoke up: "You've got brains and strength, but your background's a bit too complicated. Otherwise, if you could make contributions after reaching the Second Circle..."
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An Wuyang looked at Lü Ao's reflection in the mirror with a helpless expression: "What choice do I have? If I could choose, I'd rather not have this Jing Dynasty bloodline. I haven't enjoyed much privilege from it, but I've sure borne plenty of blame."
"It's just like those public service announcements - protect animals, don't buy ivory, don't eat shark fin soup. Ordinary folks never encounter these things in their lives, yet they're expected to share the anxiety."
Lü Ao visibly pondered these words: "Fine, I'll have those ads taken down later. Managing ordinary people with this nonsense is useless."
Then he looked seriously at An Wuyang: "I hope we can cooperate smoothly. Once you reach the Second Circle, as long as you don't cause trouble in Great Han territory, do whatever you want."
An Wuyang tilted his head: "The cooperation will definitely go smoothly."
"By coming here voluntarily, I've shown I don't want to fight Great Han - and couldn't even if I tried. The Second Circle's world is vaster, that's where I truly belong."
After An Wuyang finished checking the restraints and put on his clothes, he looked forward to meeting Lu Ding.
"We'll cooperate smoothly too, right?"
Time came to the third day.
The Heavenly Perception operation officially began.
At Yunhai International Airport.
High-level Earth Observation realm Qi Refiners often travel in the simplest way possible - by plane.
In the first-class lounge.
Lu Ding had changed out of his signature scholar-warrior sleeves.
After all, he was on a mission.
Wearing those would make him stand out too much.
Leather jacket over black T-shirt - simple yet sophisticated.
Paired with Lu Ding's natural aura, it radiated aggression.
The sunglasses he wore were actually Great Han's latest information processing tech - life improved by science.
This durable yet stylish device connected directly to his brain, equipped with cutting-edge AI to rapidly process data from the intelligence network.
As Lu Ding reviewed the files:
Wei Gao's demon-suppressing site was located at the headquarters of their largest conglomerate - Tianxing Group.
Unlike Great Han's sect-dominated structure, Wei Gao's Qi Refiners controlled major corporations that influenced ordinary citizens.
Thus the line between cultivators and commoners was blurred there, unlike Great Han's clear distinction.
The files also noted Tianxing Group headquarters had exceptionally tight security.
A direct assault would be nearly impossible - they'd likely face Heavenly Perception operatives immediately.
After analyzing all data, the intelligence AI proposed three plans for Lu Ding's consideration.
All three plans were corny, impractical, and full of holes.
Some "AI intelligence" - more like AI idiocy.
What nonsense - someone's been watching too many movies.
Plan 1: Pose as a disgraced White Eagle officer of Han descent stationed in Wei Gao. Befriend Tianxing Group's fourth young master in their most prestigious prison to infiltrate.
What is this, a Hong Kong crime drama?
Plan 2: Heroically save Tianxing Group's sixth young miss, using masculine charm to attract her.
Ridiculous! First, Lu Ding wouldn't deceive a woman's feelings. Second, did they think Tianxing Group were idiots?
Plan 3 (the real kicker):
Fake documents claiming he was Tianxing Group's long-lost descendant...
Absurd. Lu Ding had no habit of acknowledging random fathers.
"AI needs serious evolution - this is fucking stupid."
The cliché plots weren't even worth criticizing.
Since the AI was useless, Lu Ding devised his own plan based on the intel:
Tianxing Group had a tradition - every leader sired numerous children (perhaps due to the demon dragon bloodline). Their leaders could reproduce with anyone.
From these offspring, they selected three top heirs through a survival-of-the-fittest process (though less brutal than actual gu-raising). This hedged their bets - if one heir failed, two backups remained.
So Lu Ding decided the most elegant strategy was the simplest:
Find a relatively obedient, competent but disadvantaged heir.
Elevate them quickly, then use their access to reach the demon-suppressing site.
Straightforward, efficient, and time-saving.
Several candidates seemed suitable, but final selection required on-site assessment in Wei Gao.
With the framework set in his mind,
Lu Ding scanned his surroundings.
"Weren't we supposed to have teammates? Where are they? No sense of punctuality?"
A figure in white suit strode directly into Lu Ding's view.
Handsome? Undoubtedly. Flashy? Absolutely.
As An Wuyang struck a pose before Lu Ding, ready to introduce himself with proper decorum,
"Just end me already. Go change out of that white suit or I'm walking away. And a hat? You cold or something?"
This was his operation, damn it!
That outfit might as well come with spotlights.
Hell, even he wouldn't dare dress that conspicuously - where did this guy get the audacity?!?!
Glanced down at his outfit: "Huh? Doesn't look good? Cost me tens of thousands."
But he didn't hesitate - executing a smooth about-face. When he returned:
Baseball jacket. Jeans.
Much more reasonable.
Though the hat remained.
Noticing Lu Ding's stare at his headwear,
An Wuyang protectively clutched it: "Can't remove this - got a braid underneath that's even more noticeable."
Lu Ding's expression turned odd. A braid????
An Wuyang extended his hand: "Long admired the fame of Corpse-Shattering Taishui. Let me introduce myself - An Wuyang, as in 'safe and sound'."
Just as Lu Ding wanted to compliment the nice name,
"Acting Sect Leader of the contemporary Tianli Sect."
His gaze turned vacant.
Did command want him to eliminate witnesses after the mission?
An Wuyang felt uneasy under that stare.
"Lu Ding, Lu Ding, calm down! I'm just the acting leader. The previous anti-749 sect leader died - I inherited the position but have no intention of opposing Great Han. I've seen the light now."
Lu Ding finally withdrew his death glare.
"Don't pause dramatically like that next time."