Chapter 227: I Have a Secret

Having heard the information he wanted, Jiang Cheng turned and walked toward the outside.

Not long after, he again sensed hostility coming from behind.

This time he did not look back.

Because there was no need to.

He already knew who the traitor was.

There were two options ahead.

The first was to tell Bing Li; that seemed the best choice, but on closer thought, would the latter doubt a Level 6 Original Force Warrior based solely on his one‑sided words?

The way the other party treats him versus Ye Ying shows a clue.

So telling Bing Li is possible, but it requires decisive evidence.

That leaves the second option: tell Ye Ying about it.

Although the latter is only a Fifth-level Spirit Mind Master, he is not afraid of a Level 6 Original Force Warrior; being in the open while Ye Ying is in the shadows, his chance of finding a leverage is even higher.

Thinking that, Jiang Cheng walked toward the outside.

Right after he left, Bai Niao also stepped away from the punch power testing machine in front of him and went to the man who had just spoken with Jiang Cheng.

Before he could speak, the latter proactively said, "Brother Bai Niao, someone just asked me about you."

Bai Niao heard this and smiled faintly, "Who?"

"Cang Hai, a newcomer," the man said with a flattering smile, "Don't underestimate him because he's new; his potential is huge. He joined our Dawn Society less than a month ago and has already broken through from Level One to Second Level, and his Gunmanship is impressive."

"Is that so?"

Bai Niao feigned surprise, "It's the first time I've heard of such a talented newcomer, but why is he asking you about me?"

"I'm not quite sure about that either."

The man scratched his head, "He just asked me your name and then left."

"He didn't ask anything else?"

Bai Niao became a bit flustered.

"No."

The man thought for a moment and shook his head.

"What's wrong, Brother Bai Niao?"

"Oh, nothing," Bai Niao smiled at him, "I have other business, so I'll be going now."

Having said that, without waiting for a reply, he walked toward the outside.

The instant he turned, his expression darkened.

What on earth is that guy after? Does he already know I'm a spy? How could that be!

I haven't shown any flaw from start to finish!

But if I haven't been exposed, how do I explain his earlier odd behavior and his final move of asking someone my name?

He felt his mind start to tumble.

Leaving the Training Hall, Jiang Cheng found an empty spot and dialed Ye Ying's number.

"How's it going? Any progress?"

As soon as the call connected, Ye Ying's voice rang out.

"Hmm, I already know who the traitor is."

"Who?"

"Bai Niao."

"It's him?" Ye Ying sounded surprised.

"Do you know him?"

"Not exactly know him, but I'm aware of him—a Level 6 Original Force Warrior, not many in the Society," Ye Ying said, then curiously asked, "How did you know it was him?"

"This involves a secret of mine; after I tell you, I hope you'll keep it confidential and not tell anyone else," Jiang Cheng took a deep breath.

To make Ye Ying believe, he had to reveal his Entry Visualization Method. Fortunately, after such long cooperation, facts proved she was a reliable person.

For an ordinary person, this would be like listening to Bing Li and staying honestly at home.

But Ye Ying didn't; instead she was angry.

"Fine, you tell me, I'll keep it secret," Ye Ying nodded.

"Do you still remember the Lotus Visualization Method that you and Hong Cha gave me?"

"You've entered?"

As soon as the words finished, Ye Ying exclaimed in surprise.

"Hmm, I've only just entered, and my Spiritual Power feels tenfold."

"Not bad."

Hearing this, Ye Ying was convinced without doubt.

"After Entry, Spiritual Power can increase tenfold on the original base, reaching Proficient level; it can increase fivefold for Mastery, and for Great Completion and Fulfillment, threefold, twofold, and onefold respectively. I didn't expect you to achieve Entry in such a short time; seems I underestimated you before."

"I was just lucky."

Jiang Cheng smiled and returned to the main point.

"After Entry, I discovered something strange: I can sense when someone is watching me from behind, especially when that person harbors hostility toward me; the feeling is especially clear."

"Yes, after Spiritual Power rises, our perception of the surroundings strengthens. Your Spiritual Power isn't high yet, so you only get a vague premonition. For me, even with eyes closed, any wind or rustle within thirty meters reaches me, and for danger I can sense up to a hundred meters—just like our first mission, when we left that villa I felt uneasy, and the moment the opponent fired, I sensed it instantly."

Ye Ying explained.

"I see, I actually used the same method, becoming aware of the person who tracked me that night, and today I felt that spy's hostility toward me," Jiang Cheng said honestly.

"That spy, is it Bai Niao?"

Yes, that's him, but it would be better if we had more concrete evidence; then we could hand it straight to Bing Li, and everything would become crystal clear.

You're right; that guy is a Level 6 Original Force Warrior. To have Bing Li deal with him we indeed need sufficient evidence, but pinning down the target is already the best part; the rest of it is on me.

"Alright, but be careful; that guy is a Level 6 Original Force Warrior," Jiang Cheng warned.

"Don't worry, it's just surveillance. Even if he spots me and we actually clash, I can't do anything to him, and he can't do anything to me either," Ye Ying hummed and hung up.

…

Around five p. m.

Bai Niao walked out of the training hall.

He knew he would expose a timing slip, since he doesn't have the ability to duplicate himself; therefore, over the next few days he kept leaving at the same hour each time to avoid suspicion.

But the daytime incident left his mind uneasy throughout the afternoon.

On one hand, he felt he hadn't shown any flaw, so Cang Hai had no reason to recognize him.

On the other hand, the latter's behavior was so abnormal—abnormally so that it frightened him. Could it be that the Dawn Society people were already suspecting him?

With his guard down, he didn't notice that someone had mimicked his method, waiting at the training hall entrance for him to appear and then tailing him all the way.

After walking for a while, they reached the gate of a residential complex; Bai Niao went inside, climbed the stairs to the third floor, opened a door, and entered the room.

He walked around the living room for a while.

He finally made a decision, hurried into the bedroom, locked the door from the inside, took out a phone, and dialed the hat‑wearing man's number.

The call was answered quickly.

The hat man's voice came through, "Ready to start the operation? I've already found a man—a Fifth-level Force Warrior, enough to deal with that guy."

"No."

Bai Niao swallowed a mouthful of saliva.

"I may have already been exposed."

"What!"

A startled shout came from the other side.

(End of chapter)