Among them, one Black Shadow glanced at the instrument and then looked toward the leader, asking, "Boss, do you think we might have gotten the wrong place?"
"Could the Young Master actually not be here at all?"
"Or... is this not the Young Master's presence?"
Hearing the words of that Black Shadow, the leader thought for a moment and also said uncertainly, "I'm not sure either."
"Normally, the Power of Laws of the Lord and the Young Master shouldn't dissipate so easily."
"That is the power of a genuine domain. Once used, it will leave a trace in the surroundings."
"The stronger the power, the longer the trace it leaves will last. Over the years, it might even give birth to Disaster Creatures."
"Even if the Young Master had just Awakened, there should be a residue lasting at least about a day. It shouldn't just disappear after use."
He hesitated for a moment and said, "That feeling, it's as if the 'Darkness' used by that person is a rootless duckweed, existing when used, and gone after."
"Something's off, definitely off. There must be a problem here."
With that, he made a decision, "Come. Leave three people here to continue the search."
"The rest of you, follow me back to report to General Black Bull, and see what the General has to say."
As his words concluded, the other Black Shadows immediately nodded uniformly, acknowledging "Yes."
Then, suddenly their bodies reshaped and they clung close to the shadows, vanishing...
That feeling was very much like that of a Shadow Warrior, but it was slightly different....
Meanwhile, Fang Ze was still unaware that he had been targeted.
After leaving his home, he headed straight for the training center.
Having just swindled millions of Lini from the Rejuvenation Society, he was now truly wealthy and imposing.
Add to that the threats of Jiang Cheng, so he really couldn't wait to just abduct Qing Ya and demand her to teach him 24 hours a day, to quickly advance himself to a higher tier Awakener.
Upon reaching the training center, Fang Ze first wandered through several classrooms, only to find that Qing Ya wasn't teaching that day.
"Could it be... she is resting?"
Thinking so, Fang Ze then went to her office. Still no one there.
Fang Ze found it strange.
Just then, coincidentally, a janitor passed by.
She clearly recognized Fang Ze, who had made quite a name for himself at the training center, so, upon seeing Fang Ze knocking on Qing Ya's door, she couldn't help but ask in her slightly accented voice, "Officer, are you looking for Mentor Qing Ya?"
Hearing the janitor's words, Fang Ze quickly turned curiously, "Auntie, do you know where Mentor Qing Ya is?"
The janitor said, "This morning, the female mentors who don't have classes are having a meeting in the small conference room."
Hearing the janitor's words, Fang Ze blinked.
Having a meeting in the small conference room?
Could it be because of him again?
He hadn't stirred up any trouble recently....
While thinking this, Fang Ze thanked the janitor and then, guided by her, headed to the small conference room.
Sure enough, just as he reached the door of the conference room, Fang Ze heard some people quietly talking inside.
He knocked on the door.
From inside the conference room, a female mentor's voice responded, "Please come in."
Fang Ze pushed open the door and then saw four or five female mentors in the room, chatting and laughing while they bowed their heads busy with something.
On the desk in front of them, some exquisitely crafted badges were placed.
Hearing someone come in, the female mentors also looked up.
And upon seeing it was Fang Ze, their eyes couldn't help but light up.
After all, Fang Ze, the notable figure from the Security Bureau, had been of great interest to most of the mentors since he'd begun training at the center.
Strong, highly potential, photographic memory, diligent, serious—who wouldn't want such an exemplary student?
Yet Fang Ze didn't pay much attention to the other mentors' gazes. He simply greeted the other mentors politely, then his gaze shifted toward Qing Ya, who was noticeably prominent among the female mentors, "Mentor, what are you all doing...?"
Hearing Fang Ze's words, Qing Ya smiled gently, her eyes curving like crescents, "We are preparing for a graduation ceremony."
"The batch of students from Nan Yi will graduate the day after tomorrow."
"At that time, we will follow tradition and host a graduation ceremony where mentors and students will eat together and give blessings."
As she spoke, she raised her hand to show the card in her hand.
The cards were all handwritten, with mentors' assessments and wishes for each student.
Then, she picked up a badge.
The badge was round, engraved with beautiful patterns, and looked very good. In the center of the badge was the character for "Security."
Below it, there was a line of small text, but perhaps because the font was too small, Fang Ze didn't see it clearly.
Seeing this meticulous craftsmanship, Fang Ze was momentarily stunned.
Then he couldn't help but ask, "When I graduate, will I also have one?"
The female mentors, hearing Fang Ze's words, looked at each other. Then Qing Ya laughed, "Nope."
She explained, "You are not on the student list. Coming to training is actually part of a mission."
Fang Ze said "Oh," feeling somewhat disappointed but didn't mind much.
Meanwhile, after finishing speaking, Qing Ya put down her pen and then said, "Do you have something you need? Should I come out and chat with you?"
Upon hearing this, Fang Ze looked again at the many unfinished items on the table and quickly shook his head.