244: Chapter 244 A Wavering Heart

What was even more heinous was this.

It contained a vast number of inhumane human experiment records, detailing the physiological data, deformation processes, and even the final demise of the test subjects after being injected with various agents!

It could be said that what was stored on this USB drive was a portion of the Demon Abyss Cult's core research findings in the field of energy modification!

Once this information was made public, it would absolutely trigger unprecedented panic across the entire world!

"Chen Yi—where did he get this thing?"

Luo Qinghe furrowed his brows and asked Xue Haiyao, who was standing guard to the side.

"I'm not entirely sure about the specific details,"

Xue Haiyao answered truthfully, "I only know that it was given to him by someone from Eagle Country!"

"Someone from Eagle Country?"

Luo Qinghe was stunned for a moment, then a flash of insight struck his mind.

He suddenly recalled the conversation he had with Chen Yi earlier, where Chen Yi mentioned that the Demon Abyss Cult had a precious treasure stolen from their base in Eagle Country!

"Could it be... that the stolen secret treasure is this USB drive? And that person from Eagle Country is the thief?"

"Well done, kid! Nicely done! I really didn't expect this! I originally thought he was just naturally gifted with exceptional combat power, but I never expected his planning to be so far-reaching!"

"To think that as early as half a year ago, he had already taken precautions, planted such a capable undercover agent in Eagle Country, and even successfully infiltrated the Demon Abyss Cult to obtain such critical evidence!"

He never imagined that this young man would take action even a step earlier than he, an old man, had anticipated!

And he had succeeded!

Perhaps the reason his department was able to vaguely capture news of the internal turmoil within the Demon Abyss Cult earlier was because this kid, Chen Yi, had intentionally let his undercover agent leak the information, aiming to guide them, right?

Truly, the younger generation is to be feared!

"Besides this USB drive, is there anything else?"

Luo Qinghe suppressed the excitement in his heart and asked.

"There was also a vial of serum, which Chen Yi kept for himself."

"I understand! Haiyao, tonight's matter must be classified as top secret! Aside from you, me, Chen Yi, and the person who provided the USB drive, absolutely no one else must know! Do you understand?"

"Understood! Chen Yi gave the same instructions."

"Alright then, you..."

Luo Qinghe had intended to tell Xue Haiyao to return immediately and continue protecting Chen Yi.

But upon thinking about how for the past two or three months, due to the martial law in Yanjing and the threat from the Demon Abyss Cult, Xue Haiyao had been guarding Chen Yi almost every step of the way, without even any time to return and cultivate her affinity with him.

He swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue, a trace of apology welling up in his heart.

He changed his tune: "Stay at the main family estate for the next few nights! Get some good rest, and I will have Ling'er temporarily take over your duty to protect Chen Yi!"

Hearing this, Xue Haiyao was stunned at first, then a flash of pleasant surprise crossed her eyes, and a faint, imperceptible blush appeared on her fair cheeks.

Being able to stay by her husband's side and enjoy a rare moment of just the two of them was a great comfort to her.

"Thank you, husband!"

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Time flew by, and soon it was the next morning.

After a night of inner struggle and reflection, Black Rose seemed to have finally figured some things out, or perhaps she had temporarily suppressed her worries.

Early in the morning, she energetically knocked on Chen Yi's door.

"Chen Yi! Good morning! The weather is so nice today, are we still going out shopping?"

Her jet-black hair was braided into a fishbone plait hanging to one side, her face was lightly made up with exquisite makeup, and her emerald-green eyes radiated a renewed glow.

Coupled with a down jacket that looked somewhat thin but was actually very warm, she looked radiant and carried a hint of exotic charm.

One had to admit, she certainly knew how to dress!

Chen Yi glanced at her and nodded.

After discussing with the other women last night, everyone unanimously decided to completely relax during these few days before heading to the Antarctica Secret Realm and would no longer engage in high-intensity cultivation.

Anyway, a few short days wouldn't improve their strength much, so it was better to conserve their energy and go all out once they entered the Secret Realm.

However, Chen Yi still deliberately asked a rhetorical question: "Didn't you say you wanted to go to the Antarctica Secret Realm with me? I remember you are only at the Second Order, right? If you don't seize the time to cultivate, the Secret Realm will be fraught with crises, and I won't be distracted to protect you!"

Hearing this, Black Rose rolled her eyes hard in her heart.

What the hell kind of cosmic-level "straight guy" comment was that?

Who talks to a girl like that?

And to a girl who is so infatuated with you!

She just wanted to pry open Chen Yi's brain to see if it only contained cultivation and fighting.

"Would it kill you to protect me a little? I'm your prospective Contracted Spirit Beast! You have zero gentlemanly conduct!"

"You deserve to be surrounded by eight girls every day... uh, no, that actually sounds quite happy... pfft, pfft, pfft! What am I thinking!"

"Anyway, this guy is just a block of wood! A super big block of wood! It's so infuriating!"

Black Rose grumbled crazily in her heart, but on her face, she tried hard to maintain a sweet smile.

However, complaints aside.

On the surface, she still feigned grievance, pouted, and coquettishly said: "Hmph! I'm already your prospective Contracted Spirit Beast, so I believe that when real danger comes, you will definitely protect me! You are Chen Yi, after all, the most powerful genius in the Dragon Country!"

"Heh!"

Chen Yi smiled faintly, "Then you'd better not hold too much hope! The situation in the Secret Realm is complex, and I might not even be able to take care of myself, so it's best if you have some ability to protect yourself!"

"No! Chen Yi, you have to protect me! When I grow up in the future, I will protect you!"

"Sigh, I really look forward to that day..."

This bit of bickering between the two also slightly diluted the subtle barrier between them.

Black Rose was also in a very good mood!

After all, being able to bicker meant that their relationship had likely advanced further!

After dealing with Black Rose, Chen Yi went downstairs alone and arrived outside Lilian's room, while simultaneously using his phone to call for Yun Zhiyao.

It seemed that the months of life on the run had exhausted her mind and spirit; having finally found Chen Yi, her mind relaxed, and Lilian had slept extremely soundly last night.

By the time she was woken up by the doorbell around noon, she was still looking sleepy-eyed.

Lilian opened the door while yawning.

However, when she saw clearly that it was Chen Yi standing outside the door, her sleepiness vanished instantly, and she became fully awake!

"Mr. Chen Yi!"

Lilian exclaimed, only then realizing what a disheveled image she was presenting at this moment.

Her hair was as messy as a bird's nest, there was a suspicious trace of drool at the corner of her mouth, and she was wearing crumpled pajamas...

She shrieked, and without caring about etiquette, slammed the door shut.

A clattering, banging sound came from inside the room, and it took a full five or six minutes before the door was opened again.

By this time, Lilian had a brand new look.

Her golden long hair was combed to a high sheen, and her antlers also seemed to have been carefully wiped clean.

She had changed into a clean, crisp, off-white casual outfit, and although she wore no makeup, she was still very pleasing to the eye—a true, blonde foreign beauty!