Twisted Dreams-Chapter 298 - 367: Falling Out

Cao Yi, with a mocking expression, shook his head:

"He’s my teacher, how could I not understand him?

I’m telling you, don’t trust that old fox.

The task he gave you is very dangerous, the secrets of the South Sea are beyond your reach.

I want you to get busy in the South Sea so you won’t need to execute Elder He’s missions.

With the battle merits you gain, Elder He will have no grounds for complaints.

Once you accumulate enough merits, he must let you return to the Imperial Capital.

This is the path I’ve paved for you."

"Enough!!"

Wei Ming suddenly shouted.

He stood up, abruptly knocking over the plate in front of him.

Grains of rice spilled everywhere, some even landed on Cao Yi’s face.

Wei Ming glared furiously at Cao Yi:

"Mind your own business!

Cao Yi, I warn you, keep away from my sister in the future!"

Cao Yi extinguished his cigarette, wiped the rice off his face, and looked at Wei Ming with a half-smile:

"Do you even know who you’re talking to?"

Wei Ming pulled out the Demon Sword from his briefcase, pointed it at Cao Yi, glaring intensely:

"I’m talking to you, damn it!"

Cao Yi chuckled:

"You little brat, don’t push your luck."

A flash of black light emanated from Cao Yi’s right hand.

A strange weapon appeared in his hand.

The weapon resembled a chain, with a scythe hanging at its end.

[Soul Hooker, Second Talent: Soul Lock Chain.]

[Soul Lock Chain: Consumes Spiritual Power to summon the legendary weapon, Soul Lock Chain.]

[The Soul Lock Chain is indestructible; any creature wounded by it will have part of its Spiritual Power taken away.]

...

Fifteen minutes later.

Cao Yi walked to the fridge, took out a cold can of beer, and downed it in one go.

He crushed the can and threw it next to the fallen Wei Ming.

Wei Ming, covered in wounds, stubbornly glared at Cao Yi.

Cao Yi squatted beside Wei Ming, smiled, and said:

"The most important thing for a man is power and influence.

With this, you’ll have a slew of women willing to stick to you.

To put it bluntly, as long as I maintain my current status, your sister won’t be able to leave me.

But what about a man without this? He’ll be bullied by others.

Just like you, you clearly don’t like me, yet your sister follows me, and you’re powerless to stop it.

Elder He’s mission is too dangerous for you; you shouldn’t do it.

If you want power and influence, you’ll need to follow the path I’ve set for you, accumulate battle merits, and return to the Imperial Capital.

Everything I’m saying and doing isn’t for you; it’s for your sister.

Honestly, I really like Wei Na.

You want me to stay away from your sister?

Fine, either crush me with power or defeat me with force.

Here, whining won’t get you anywhere."

Wei Ming didn’t respond. He got up, picked up the Demon Sword, and prepared to leave.

"Wait a moment."

Cao Yi called out to Wei Ming.

Cao Yi took a hat from the coat rack and tossed it to Wei Ming:

"You’ve got blood on your head; never let your subordinates or enemies see you’re injured, let alone your sorry state."

Wei Ming tossed the hat to the ground and limped towards the door.

Cao Yi shook his head:

"This foolish boy."

...

That night, Wei Ming returned to the South Sea Safety Management Station.

"Station Chief Wei."

The on-duty Administrator in the main hall immediately stood up and saluted upon seeing Wei Ming.

Wei Ming nodded and headed underground.

The on-duty Administrator scratched his head, murmuring to himself:

"Why is Station Chief Wei acting so strange today?"

At that moment, Wei Ming indeed appeared odd.

In the sweltering summer, he wore a hat and a coat.

Wei Ming despised Cao Yi, but he knew what Cao Yi said was true.

For instance, not letting injuries be discovered by enemies or subordinates.

Or that the most important thing for a man was power and influence. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

Wei Ming listened to Cao Yi’s words.

Power and influence were crucial, and the plan Cao Yi laid out was indeed perfect.

However, Wei Ming could never accept what Cao Yi offered him.

He would start pursuing power on his own, without Cao Yi’s interference.

Wei Ming walked into the underground.

A heavy, watertight door above, labeled Detention Area.

The on-duty Administrator at the door immediately stood up:

"Station Chief Wei."

Wei Ming said:

"Open the door."

The on-duty Administrator opened the door while asking:

"Which prisoner would you like to see?"

The on-duty Administrator needed to make a record.

Wei Ming turned his head, glaring at the Administrator:

"I was never here, understand?"

The Administrator was taken aback:

"That might not be proper."

Wei Ming’s eyes narrowed dangerously:

"Here, I’m the rules."

The Administrator recoiled slightly, his eyes showing a hint of panic:

"Yes, I understand, I understand."

Wei Ming confidently walked into the Detention Area.

It was his first time violating security regulations.

It was also his first time... enjoying the thrill of wielding power for personal use.

This feeling was tense, fearful, yet exhilarating and gratifying!

Wei Ming walked into a room, entered a code, and stepped in.

The detainees in this area were Extraordinary that had not yet been sent to the Mang Mountain Special Prison.

Most here were merely suspects, not yet convicts.

So, the rooms here were far more comfortable than the prison cells of the Special Prison.

There were tables, chairs, and private rooms.

The room Wei Ming entered held Honey Slaughter Blade Xiao Yaoyao.

Honey Slaughter Blade wasn’t asleep, she sat in the chair playing with her hair.

No matter the time, this woman knew that her beauty was always her weapon.

She glanced at Wei Ming, her expression immediately turning to surprise:

"How did you get hurt?"

Despite trying to hide his injuries, Wei Ming was still detected by this perceptive woman.

Honey Slaughter Blade stood up, deliberately swaying her figure as she gracefully approached Wei Ming:

"Sit down, let sister have a look."

Wei Ming frowned:

"No need."

Honey Slaughter Blade leaned on Wei Ming’s arm, speaking in a sickly sweet voice:

"Coming to see sister so late, were you wronged?

Poor dear brother, what happened?"

Wei Ming wanted to push Honey Slaughter Blade away but hesitated at the softness on his arm.

Clearly, being this close to Honey Slaughter Blade was against the rules.

Yet, once one tastes the sweetness of violating rules, there will inevitably be a next time.

Wei Ming sighed internally.

He was the station chief of the South Sea Safety Management Station with significant chances to return to the Imperial Capital as a Senior Administrator.

In many people’s eyes, he was a big figure.

But what of it?

He had risked his life countless times for the Security Administration and ended up dissatisfied.

Why, after so much effort, couldn’t he enjoy the thrill that power brings?

Wei Ming sneaked a glance at Honey Slaughter Blade’s fiery figure.

Before the Spiritual Energy Revival, he was just a geek.

His longing for the opposite sex was mostly fulfilled by visiting certain websites and indulging in fantasies.

Now, if he wanted, countless women would flock to him.

Wei Ming’s gaze gradually grew determined.

He refused to be that fool, the fool who only knew to work hard and exert effort.

And because he was only a fool who worked hard, he was played by Elder He, played by Cao Yi, and made his sister worry about him.

Wei Ming said:

"I can request for you to be my secret agent, allowing you freedom, but what will you give me in return?"