[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-lawful-tyrant":3,"chapter-lawful-tyrant-lawful-tyrant-chapter-61":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Lawful Tyrant",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2284945,4469,"Chapter 61: Outing the Cards","lawful-tyrant-chapter-61",61,"\u003Cp>“This is to protect you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That hoarse voice said: “I don’t fully understand the specifics, only that it’s connected to the Starlight Group of extraterrestrial civilization, and seems tied to an evolutionary path originating from the stars.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hesitated, then said: “Actually, the Zizai Body series of combat techniques you practice—when traced upward—originates from that stellar evolutionary path, created by the founder of Chaoyang Martial Arts Hall based on it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The founder of Chaoyang Martial Arts Hall?” Lin Qing realized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew quite a bit about this great figure’s deeds: founding Chaoyang Martial Dao, establishing Chaoyang Martial Arts Hall, securing investment from the Starlight Group… and more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His status was so high, he was regarded by countless people worldwide as a god.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I understand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing asked: “Is it only the original version of the Zizai Body technique that must be hidden, or are all other techniques forbidden too?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That hoarse voice said: “All combat techniques promoted by Chaoyang Martial Arts Hall are the same. All four series of the Patrol System techniques involve the stellar evolutionary path.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was already accustomed to hiding his cards; once revealed, they were lethal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if headquarters didn’t remind him, he would do the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Though only the original technique draws attention, it’s better to start preparing early.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That hoarse voice said: “Headquarters will also provide various cover stories for talents like you—such as genetic modification, mutation, or biological enhancement—to explain your strength.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said: “As for you, headquarters has prepared the explanation that your breakthrough is caused by ‘Class-A Evolutionary Radiation.’”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Class-A Evolutionary Radiation?” Lin Qing asked, puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s a plausible cover story. Not knowing it is normal—textbooks won’t mention it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hoarse voice chuckled: “During the 2045 Apocalypse, various special evolutionary radiations appeared worldwide. Though nearly vanished now, some remnants remain. Class-A radiation is one of the more common types—it causes no bodily mutations, only a pure enhancement of physical limits, perfectly masking your condition.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“2045?” Lin Qing raised an eyebrow slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his past life, the 2025 Apocalypse occurred due to a suspected global spread of some special energy field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Global signals became utterly chaotic, and peculiar ‘storms’ ravaged everywhere; many died without apparent wounds, their brains simply ceasing activity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who survived the ‘storms’ were as rare as phoenix feathers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the ‘storms’ followed certain patterns; many escaped by constant relocation, surviving the Apocalypse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he was one of the lucky survivors of the ‘storms,’ he only lived until 2033 and knew nothing of what came after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Textbooks glossed over it, and online searches yielded no related data.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it seemed the Apocalypse had undergone a special change in 2045?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Class-A Evolutionary Radiation?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing said: “I’ve never heard of it before.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s normal. To ordinary people, it’s a secret.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hoarse voice laughed: “Class-A Evolutionary Radiation only accelerates physical evolution. Before gene awakening, those exposed to Class-A radiation experience a doubling of their physical limits.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said: “Headquarters will soon revise your physical examination report, adding a note: ‘Suspected traces of Class-A radiation exposure.’”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing pondered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doubling physical limits before gene awakening? If his physical limits doubled, even if he only mastered the techniques at the basic level, his strength wouldn’t be much weaker than now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That level of strength would be enough to single-handedly crush that underground fighting arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perfect for concealing his techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even if you master the original Chaoyang training method, this explanation will suffice.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That hoarse voice said: “That way, even if you use techniques at the instinctive level, others won’t know whether it’s due to the techniques or simply your superior physical condition.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With official help covering his tracks, he could relax a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Also…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hoarse voice added: “In your report on this operation, you mentioned that after killing the underground fighting arena’s director, you found a sun-shaped tattoo on Zhou Yang?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.” Lin Qing nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After killing Zhou Yang, he discovered this during the body search.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earlier, after killing the two Blue Scarves members, he’d found the same tattoo—but he couldn’t mention that. “Headquarters’ advice on this is… be cautious.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That hoarse voice said: “It’s the symbol of a secret organization called the Illuminati.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Illuminati? Lin Qing memorized the name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Headquarters has long confirmed the Illuminati’s existence.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hoarse voice said: “But its members are scattered worldwide; the only common mark is a hidden sun-shaped tattoo. Only when they actively trigger it does the tattoo appear—otherwise, it only surfaces briefly right after death.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed—he’d found several Illuminati members exactly like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In short, the Illuminati is powerful and suspected of ties to the Dark Star Society. You must be careful.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hoarse voice warned: “Since the Yuanhong Society is linked to the Illuminati, headquarters will pay closer attention.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After learning the combat technique ‘Strength,’ Lin Qing left the secret room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With three instinct-level Zizai Body techniques as a foundation, enhanced threefold, he would master the technique ‘Strength’ extremely quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his mind was turning over other thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving aside the vast organization behind Yuanhong Society—the Illuminati, whose members span the globe—just the fact that Yuanhong Society could summon Chu Tianyao was dangerous enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His strength would enter a rapid surge over the next one or two months, but he had to survive this period.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Live directly at the branch?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even then, he’d have to go out on missions—opportunities would inevitably arise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How should I prepare?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Lin Qing pondered his way back to the captain’s office, he glanced at Zhao Jia, sitting nearby, and suddenly had an idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jia Yi, let’s go talk somewhere?” Lin Qing suddenly said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? Oh, okay.” Zhao Jia nodded, standing up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This office has no surveillance, but there are too many eyes. How about we talk at my place?” Lin Qing looked at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Jia’s blue eyes lit up immediately as she nodded: “Okay.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, Lin Qing brought Zhao Jia back to his home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After entering, he locked the door, drew the curtains, activated the signal jammer and noise-canceling mode, minimizing the risk of eavesdropping, then sat down on the sofa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing glanced at Zhao Jia, who looked somewhat flustered, and said: “Sit down.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, okay.” Zhao Jia nodded and sat on the sofa opposite him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhao Jia.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing interlaced his fingers under his chin, stared at Zhao Jia, and after a long silence, spoke: “You’re a telepathic awakener, aren’t you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.” Zhao Jia nodded lightly, then added: “I didn’t mean to hide it from you, it’s just…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need to explain. I know. Telepathic awoken are so rare—there must be reasons.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing shook his head slightly: “I know everyone has secrets. If you’re not comfortable revealing yours, I won’t press. Today… I just want to understand your ability.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Jia nodded: “I’ll answer what I can.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I heard telepathic awoken have strong perception?” Lin Qing asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.” Zhao Jia nodded. “If I actively release my telepathy to scan, I can detect everything within a five-hundred-meter radius around me. Even when I suppress it, my intuition—or sixth sense—remains sharp.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Five hundred meters?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing raised an eyebrow slightly, thinking: “On your first day at the branch, didn’t you use your telepathy to see me before entering the office?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.” Zhao Jia said awkwardly: “I was just casually scanning through the door.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing shook his head: “Then you noticed me using the technique ‘Agility’ to pick up orange peels?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1246,"2026-06-20T02:41:34.488Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","b104a5147787f9490ea722611d8cecce3999cf0b6166ecfe2cec1d34c5bd0836","lawful-tyrant-chapter-62","lawful-tyrant-chapter-60",442,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flawful-tyrant-cover.jpg"]