Returning to the earlier argument between Nan Yi and Zhixi, Fang Ze naturally asked, "The intelligence you got from the Governing Hall was sent by your people?"
Zhixi made an affirmative sound and did not deny it.
Fang Ze nodded and did not say anything but was prepared to listen further to what information Zhixi had obtained.
Seeing that Fang Ze did not press further, Zhixi began speaking in a subtle tone, "After that night, I came to know of your identity."
"I also figured out a lot about what happened to you."
Zhixi, "I appreciate your mentoring and understand why I was chosen -- it was indeed to assist you."
"And now, here in Emerald City, your biggest enemy is the Municipal Councilor Jiang Cheng from the Governing Hall."
"So, after that night, as soon as I woke up, I immediately sent people to the Governing Hall to spy and monitor the news."
"As a result, the night before last, I really did get some news about Jiang Cheng."
At this, Zhixi paused then, expressionlessly, added, "Jiang Cheng is very likely to take actions against you. You need to be prepared in advance."
Hearing Zhixi's words, Fang Ze became more vigilant internally, though it was not apparent on his face. He said, "Jiang Cheng looks like a vengeful person. It's not surprising that he would act against me."
Zhixi said, "He is likely to make a move soon. And the person he will send will be extraordinarily powerful."
Fang Ze looked at her and uttered, "Oh?"
Zhixi continued, "Ubi is the person from Miaohua City who delivers flowers to the Governing Hall."
"He told me that since Jiang Cheng left the Security Bureau and because Qianfeng is not with him, he called a woman he often used back at the Jiang Family to the Governing Hall to be his secretary."
"However, since you defeated Director Qin two days ago, that personal aide has not appeared in the Governing Hall again."
Fang Ze's brows slightly furrowed.
Zhixi analyzed, "I investigated some overt information about Jiang Family, and some scattered information about Jiang Cheng over the past two years."
"I developed his personality model and deduced backwards from his normal practices."
"I infer that he likely sensed your potential is too great, your progress too rapid. Not wanting to give you further development time, he might plan to find a master to eliminate you."
"Considering the power you have shown, and his characteristically cautious nature,"
"I carefully analyzed that with your power, he would not likely arrange Awakeners in the Awakening Phase or Fusion Phase to act against you."
"As for Spirit Ascension Phase Awakeners, although I lack information to judge, I investigated Jiang Cheng's nearby forces and believe that if it were only a master from the Spirit Ascension stage, he would not need his personal aide to personally invite them but could just make a call."
"Therefore. . . . from this calculation, the answer clearly emerges."
"He is very likely to use a master from the Yang Transformation stage to deal with you."
Listening to Zhixi's analysis, Fang Ze couldn't help but look at Zhixi intently, again marveling at the girl's talent.
Meticulous observation, strong intelligence analysis capability, and logical thinking. Truly a genius.
Reflecting on Zhixi's analysis, Fang Ze felt that her conjecture was likely to be true.
Especially since Fang Ze also knew a secret that Zhixi did not: that is, Fang Ze had "demonstrated" powers from the Yang Transformation stage in front of Jiang Cheng.
So, if Jiang Cheng's character is as cautious as Zhixi analyzed, then it is indeed very likely that he would send a master from the Yang Transformation stage against him.
After all, if a Spirit Ascension stage attempt failed to kill him,
he would likely, in furious retaliation, go after Jiang Cheng himself.
Therefore, to ensure there is no mistake, he would probably indeed use the most powerful forces available to eliminate him.
Thinking this, Fang Ze's expression also darkened.
After all, just last night he had been considering how to deal with Jiang Cheng but found no good approach.
Now, today, he had received news that Jiang Cheng was going to take action against him.
This was incredibly frustrating!
Weak... too weak... Indeed, in a world with Extraordinary Power, being weak is the original sin!
Thinking this, Fang Ze looked at Zhixi, then nodded and said, "You did very well. You justify my recommendation."
"I'm aware of this information. I'll be cautious."
Hearing Fang Ze's words, Zhixi nodded, then gave a slight curtsy before turning and walking out of the office.
The whole process was crisp and efficient, true to her style.
Watching her leave, Fang Ze also belatedly realized: today's intelligence was actually deliberately investigated by Zhixi.
This girl had known two days ago that it was he who "recommended" her to become a "Believer" under Lord Devil, allowing her to gain Awakening Ability.
At that time, she knew he was her "superior."
Yet, she held back this information for two days, waiting until she had gathered valuable intelligence before bringing it to him.
One could see this as her way of showing gratitude and allegiance, and in fact, also as proof of her capabilities.
"Hiss... this girl is really something."
And recalling that while Zhixi had gained Awakening Ability, she had still pretended to be ordinary in front of her own sister, Nan Yi, and maintained her chill demeanor and out-of-step presence in the world, Fang Ze always felt that this girl might be brewing a huge conspiracy...
Scratching his head, Fang Ze felt he really needed to keep a closer eye on this girl.