Chapter 223: Planting an Eye on Horus

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Purplish-red Electric Arcs flashed, and muffled sounds continuously rang out in the advanced Training Room. One large and one small figure shuttled back and forth endlessly, continuously stirring up Electric Arcs and Energy Reactions as they clashed.

Not long after, the smaller figure among them was sent flying, falling from the wall of the Training Room. Li Yu hunched his body, his bare upper body panting heavily. Sweat continuously dripped from his well-proportioned muscles.

"I'm done fighting for today." Just as he spoke these words, a fist the size of a casserole pot stopped right in front of his nose. The strong wind hit his face and blew up his hair.

Bette was also bare-chested. His explosive muscles gave a very strong visual impact. He said with slight dissatisfaction, "The time you can hold out is getting shorter and shorter."

Li Yu's expression was odd. The next moment, the Titan Colonization Armor covered his bare upper half. He shook his head and said, "I'm not a freak like you. I need time to rest, otherwise it's hard to accompany you in combat."

The two of them had been engaging in "manly" combat every day during this period. Put simply, it was Melee Combat.

Due to his Golden Blood Talent, he, like Bette, could absorb "nutrients" from combat, and his physical strength had improved by leaps and bounds.

However, Bette didn't know this. He only thought that Li Yu, like him, simply enjoyed fighting.

But he didn't mind. The increase in his physical strength was something he could deeply feel.

The reason the time he could hold out was getting shorter was simply because he had gradually adapted to the current combat intensity, and Bette could hardly bring him any more improvement.

He didn't have a masochistic constitution, so naturally, he didn't want to continue fighting.

Unfortunately, he had used up his B-grade Gene Development Potion not long ago. If the two were combined, his power growth speed would probably be extremely fast.

"Alright." Bette was a little upset, as if he had been suddenly stopped during a sprint.

But he had finally found a punching bag, and he didn't want to scare the other party away.

Outside the door of the Training Room, two guards were slacking off, chatting idly and occasionally looking at the tightly shut Alloy Hatch.

"Your Excellency Li Yu has been fighting Captain Bette for fourteen consecutive days. That's truly amazing." The guard on the left had eyes full of admiration.

"Isn't he just getting thrashed the whole time?" The guard on the right

shook his head.

The guard on the left indignantly replied, "That's because Your Excellency Li Yu is only engaging in pure physical combat and hasn't used other methods. Otherwise..."

Because of Li Yu's performance during this period and his previous battle record with Bette, he had accumulated quite a few admirers here.

Soldiers were very simple. As long as you were strong enough, you could conquer them.

"Otherwise what? You Li Yu fanboy, you traitor to the Black Knight!" The soldier on the right said indignantly:

"Are you trying to say that otherwise, it would be Captain Bette getting thrashed instead?"

Similarly, there were those who admired Li Yu and those who admired Bette. Because Bette was the captain to begin with, his prestige was very high.

Therefore, those who admired Li Yu were branded "traitors to the Black Knight" and crowned with the title of "Li Yu Fanboy."

The guard on the left argued, "If he went all out, it would be Your Excellency Li Yu who wins. This is a fact that Captain Bette has personally admitted."

The guard on the right shook his head. "Captain Bette is the strongest among B-Tier Lifeforms, no rebuttals accepted. If Li Yu hadn't used that Electromagnetic Cannon back then, it's not certain who would have won or lost."

"Hehe..." The left guard sneered. "Next time you fight, you should also tell others not to use guns to turn into cannons, and not even wear Armor."

"How can a life-and-death struggle be the same as a spar?" The right guard forcefully explained.

"What are you two arguing about?"

The two of them were so engrossed in arguing that they didn't even notice someone approaching. They immediately broke out in a cold sweat. Only when they saw the newcomer did they breathe a sigh of relief.

"It's Vice-Captain Brown..."

"Thank goodness it's not one of those black-faced ghosts from the Supervision Team."

Captain Brown was famously known for slacking off, so he definitely wouldn't pursue the matter with them.

And indeed, Brown didn't care what the two guards were doing. He looked toward the Training Room and asked, "Those two freaks haven't come out yet?"

"No, but it's already been 75 minutes. It should be soon." Just as the soldier's voice fell, the sound of air pressure releasing came from the Training Room's hatch, and Li Yu and Bette walked out.

"Yo, Brown..." Li Yu saw Brown and teased, "Hands itching today? Want to spar with Bette?"

Because of the Distressed Survivors incident last time, Li Yu had helped Bette out of a tight spot, which also counted as helping Brown. Therefore, the relationship between the two was pretty good, and they often exchanged gentlemen's insights daily.

"Hmm?" Bette instantly looked at Brown, making him break out in a cold sweat.

"No... no..." Brown hurriedly shook his head. "My hands aren't itching. Lord Horus is looking for you. It's just that your Smart Terminal didn't respond, so he asked me to come over and see if you were in the Training Room."

"Oh?" Li Yu raised an eyebrow slightly. He had already instructed Claptrap not to disturb him while he was fighting unless it was something urgent.

Horus probably hadn't contacted him multiple times, so Claptrap hadn't alerted him.

"I understand. Where is Lord Horus? The top deck?" Li Yu pondered for a moment and asked.

Ever since Klein was almost mentally broken last time, she hadn't shown her face again. That group of Distressed Survivors seemed to have been forgotten by everyone.

Although food was rationed normally, it made them tremble with fear every day.

Since that day, neither Horus nor Klein had looked for him. He didn't know why they were looking for him now.

"Yes, let's hurry over," Brown urged. At the same time, he felt a chill down his back, as if he was being stared at by some dangerous creature.

"Didn't Lord Horus just ask for me alone?" Li Yu held back his mischief and deliberately asked.

"Ah..." Brown was at a loss for what to do and explained, "I... I was afraid you wouldn't be able to find the way. After all, the Black Knight Warship is so big..."

"No need. I can find the way." Li Yu patted Brown's shoulder, greeted Bette, and prepared to leave.

"Wait for me..." Brown hurriedly shouted. Just as he was about to take a step, he suddenly felt a massive mountain pressing down on his shoulders.

"Brown, play with me for a bit," Bette's muffled voice sounded from behind. Brown stared at Li Yu's back with grief and indignation, wailing, "You're not human!"

The two guards held back their laughter. Only when the Training Room's hatch closed did they look at each other and burst into loud laughter.

"Squad 4—Ren Brick, Horace Day. Making a loud noise while on duty. Go to the Supervision Team to receive your punishment after your shift."

An emotionless voice rang out from the corner. A Supervision Team member in a Combat Suit swiped on his Smart Terminal a couple of times.

The two guards looked like ducks grabbed by the throat. Their faces instantly turned sour, and they couldn't say a single word.

"Your Excellency Li Yu..."

"Your Excellency Li Yu..."

Along the way, soldiers constantly greeted Li Yu. Li Yu smiled and responded to each of them, but his mind was pondering.

He didn't know what that sly dog Horus was up to again. Through Brown, he had obtained quite a bit of information.

Horus had been with Klein since she was very young and acted as her private tutor.

It could be said that Klein's previous personality was inextricably linked to Horus, and Horus had even smoothed over many things for her.

But now, for some unknown reason, Horus suddenly felt that Klein's personality wasn't quite right and wanted to forcibly correct it. Moreover, his methods were incredibly crude, as if he had no time to adjust her slowly.

Li Yu and Hunter had discussed this matter, and the conclusion was singular: this person, Horus, was very dangerous.

As a commander who had once controlled the Black Knight Fleet, everything he did must be proceeding step by step.

Knock! Knock! Knock!

Li Yu knocked on the Alloy Hatch, and the hatch in front of him immediately opened automatically.

"Come in."

It was a simple office. The overall atmosphere was slightly gloomy, and the gray and black color scheme highlighted the owner's personality. This was converted from the fleet's Command Center.

Once, Horus had been here, intimidating the enemies who coveted Return Star!

"Sit." Horus sat behind a rectangular metal table, his movements meticulous. The numerous Holographic Screens in front of him were dimming out one by one.

Li Yu nodded slightly and sat opposite him. Horus's eyes were calm as he waved his hand casually. A Holographic Screen popped up on the table, and a large amount of data and videos surfaced.

Li Yu looked down, his eyes flickering. It was actually Pucha's data.

He hadn't seen Grandpa Pucha in a long time. According to the liaison soldier, the old man was receiving treatment.

Li Yu speculated that the so-called treatment was highly likely to be research, and now this proved it. Poor old man.

"We used all our research methods, and the only answer we got was... all the physical data of this A-tier Mental Power Cultivator is normal. Even his Mental Fluctuations are within the normal range."

Horus spoke slowly, "Although the equipment on the Black Knight Warship isn't top-tier, it's impossible for it not to detect even a slight problem."

"So, what exactly is wrong with him?"

Meeting Horus's dead-silent gaze, Li Yu's heart skipped a beat. He knew that sooner or later, the other party would discover that something was wrong with Grandpa Pucha.

Because Grandpa Pucha really wasn't sick! He was just trapped by a puzzle.

"This question... I also want to know the answer. Originally, I thought you could tell me this answer." Li Yu smiled bitterly and kicked the ball back.

Horus's gaze condensed slightly. He waved away the Holographic Screen, pondered for a moment, and said, "I will take him back to Return Star to undergo a more detailed examination. Do you have a problem with that?"

"No problem. He can be considered my elder. If he can be cured, no one will be happier than me."

Li Yu sighed wistfully on the surface, but in his heart, he was thinking:Does this count as throwing out a time bomb, and I'm the one holding the passcode?

Tsk, tsk... When the old man wakes up and realizes his environment, will he go on a killing spree?

He definitely will. One second he was high-spirited on Blazing Eye Star, and the next he's about to be sliced up for research. Who wouldn't go crazy?

Horus nodded and changed the subject. "I called you over today mainly because Princess Klein wants to see you."

Li Yu's heart skipped a beat. Klein? This woman wouldn't be trying to settle accounts after the fact, would she?

"Don't worry, the Princess is a reasonable person." Horus comforted him, and he seemed to look a bit... happy. The smile on the corners of his mouth could hardly be suppressed.

Was it because of Klein's personality change?

Li Yu was somewhat confused. No... this feeling of being completely in the dark was too uncomfortable.

He was probably going to have to stay under Klein and Horus for a while longer. Being in the dark like this all the time wouldn't do.

His fingers twitched slightly, crushing a red snake-shaped badge that only he could see.

Blue light surged out and condensed above Horus's head, forming an Illusory Red Eyeball that only he could see.

It looked somewhat agile, even looking around at its surroundings.

This was a reward from the Second Clone—

[Obtained Special Item — Eye of Hydra: The eyes of Hydra are everywhere, and no one can escape their supervision.

After using it on a target, you can monitor the target's daily life. If the other party's conversation involves the Host, the snake eye will actively alert you.]

This was a reward the Second Clone had obtained when he accidentally encountered some [Prototype Sky Eye Project]. He was practically invisible in Hydra's Ancient Castle; his presence was extremely low, and no one paid attention to him.

Meanwhile, in DC, Batman seemed to have come back online and continued to track the First Clone's traces, making the First Clone extremely depressed as he ran for his life.

Apart from some useless miscellaneous items, there were only two things that caught Li Yu's eye—

[Obtained Special Item — Batman's Plan Tracking: After locking onto a target, you can locate the target's position at any time, and when facing the target, your strength is increased by 50%]

[Obtained Special Item — Batman's Life-and-Death Hostility: After locking onto a target, the target will be viewed with hostility by righteous-aligned creatures and may be attacked at any time.]

...

Horus felt Li Yu's gaze looking above his head, but he didn't feel anything unusual, so he didn't pay it any mind.

This way, Li Yu felt much more at ease. It would save him from being sold out and still helping count the money.

Following Horus to a large hall, it was hard to imagine there was such a hall inside this warship.

Inside the pitch-black hall, a solemn and cold aura hit his face. The massive floor-to-ceiling windows reflected the bizarre and dazzling cosmic scenery in the Jump Channel.

"Princess, staring at the Jump Channel for a long time will cause damage to your brain," Horus frowned and said in a low voice.

In front of the window, Klein had her back to the two of them. Her black, backless long dress spread out on the floor. Her smooth back was partially obscured by her long hair, and her fair skin was almost reflective.

"Didn't you say that only by facing it head-on can you resist it?" Klein's voice was cold and her tone indifferent.

Li Yu keenly sensed that Klein seemed to have undergone some sort of change.

"That phrase isn't used here," Horus explained.

"You may leave." Klein didn't continue on this topic. She turned around. Blue-clad maids walked out from the shadows and quickly changed the direction of her dress hem.

Her exquisite face didn't carry the slightest emotion. Her deep pupils were like ice that hadn't melted for ten thousand years floating in the universe. More importantly, the words she spoke to Horus were words the previous Klein would never have been able to say.

Li Yu's heart suddenly jumped. She didn't turn completely dark from being pushed too hard, did she?

Horus had no objections to this sentence, or at least he showed none on his face. He bowed slightly and retreated on his own.

"You guys step down too," Klein said to the shadows. It was completely silent, yet Li Yu could sense the people around them disappearing.

What does this woman want? She's not going to try and forcefully push me down, is she? Should I not resist, not resist, or not resist?

Mo Duo... it's not that I'm deliberately not resisting. But what if I resist and she calls Horus in to pin me down? How awkward would that be? I hope you understand me.

"I've been thinking about the words you told me that day," Klein spoke to Li Yu from a distance, her eyes changing slightly.

"I was just talking nonsense. You don't need to take it to heart, Princess," Li Yu smiled awkwardly and explained.

"I know..." Klein's tone was indifferent. "So I'm thinking, who made you say those things?"