Chapter 39: Seizing the Soul of Lin Xueer, Remotely Controlling the Powerful Group!

"The Snake King is dead without a trace?"

Because this operation was being broadcast live, once reporters began reporting before they had even clarified the situation, news about the siege of the Snake King exploded online! Countless netizens were following the matter, and upon hearing the news of the Snake King's death for the first time, they were immediately astonished, "Doesn't this mean the plans of the major financial groups have gone down the drain?"

"They mobilized so many people and so many helicopters, yet they didn't even get a single drop of the Snake King's blood—isn't that a huge loss?"

"Forget about them!"

Some netizens only cared about the life and death of the Snake King and were not concerned with the desire for longevity held by those in high and powerful positions, "As long as the exotic beast is eradicated, it is a good thing after all!"

"Didn't you see that even pets have become extremely dangerous? If the Snake King isn't eradicated, who knows how many people it would have devoured."

"That's true, the Snake King is dead, and the hidden threat in the Jianghai Region has finally been cleared..."

The disparity in information, coupled with professional negligence, led most netizens to believe it.

Just as the netizens were discussing it fervently, the invisible Lu Chuan had already fled the Dali Mountains.

Behind him, the pursuing troops led by Jiang Luoli and Lin Xueer had lost their direction and could now only scatter to conduct a carpet search.

But a long time passed without them gaining anything, and every person's face showed signs of fatigue; some were even walking one step at a time, clearly exhausted.

Seeing this, Jiang Luoli had no choice but to order, "Everyone, rest in place; we will continue the pursuit tomorrow!"

Currently, this search team was in the plains area between the Dali Mountains and another mountain range; although this place was not an ideal campsite, people were not machines, and she could not drain everyone's strength, otherwise, if the Snake King were to launch a counterattack, things would become dire.

"Everyone, rest!"

After receiving this news, Lin Xueer also issued an order to rest in place, though the campsite she chose was seven or eight miles away from the Changsheng Group.

At this distance, they could guard against each other without interference, and of course, if something happened to one side, the other could provide support immediately.

As time passed, night slowly descended.

The people from the Powerful Group were tired from the day; those who wanted to sleep slept, and those on guard duty stood guard, but they were all quite lazy, showing no signs of high alert.

At this moment, an uninvited guest arrived at this temporary camp—it was none other than the invisible Lu Chuan.

Although he could rely on the ultra-long-range ability 【Blood Hunting】 to perceive Jiang Luoli, doing so would bring them too close, and Jiang Luoli would also be able to sense him.

In that case, his previous hiding would have been a waste of effort.

This was also the reason he did not go to the Changsheng Group's encampment.

Relying on his invisibility, Lu Chuan moved through the camp and soon learned from the discussions of some people that among those who had come from the Powerful Group was the eldest daughter of the Powerful Group!

"Since that's the case..."

Lu Chuan suddenly felt that this was an opportunity for him, and as he pondered, a plan was born.

He did not know much about the human world at present, especially this time, when others had attacked with great fanfare and he had only learned of it through the Hu Dali and Heibao he left behind; this was truly too passive.

If he could use 【Soul-Seizing Pupil】 to control a high-ranking human, he could use that to provide himself with a large amount of information in the future, and in this way, many dangers could be avoided in advance.

Thinking of this, Lu Chuan's figure moved rapidly, soon disappearing beneath the shadows of some people.

"Miss, I don't know what Jiang Luoli is up to!"

In the tent where Lin Xueer was staying, a female secretary endured the mosquitoes and the crude environment, speaking in great confusion, "Isn't it clear that the Snake King is already dead?"

"Although we didn't get the Snake King's blood, there's no helping it, right? There's no need to stay here at all!"

"She must have a reason for doing this." Lin Xueer thought more than the secretary; she knew Jiang Luoli's ambition was not small. Although they had killed the Snake King this time, since they had already come, how could they justify leaving the Dali Mountains without taking something away?

Seeing the secretary looking somewhat reluctant, she smiled faintly, "We have also harvested quite a few Spirit Fruits on this trip, so at least we didn't come for nothing."

"If you are truly bored, go and take inventory of the haul; I'll give you a bonus when we return."

"Miss, that's not what I meant!"

"Alright, alright, I know..."

Lin Xueer chatted with the secretary for a few moments, and shortly after, she yawned and waved her hand, saying, "I'm tired; let's talk about anything else tomorrow."

"Yes!"

Not long after the secretary left, Lu Chuan arrived at the location.

At this very moment, Lu Chuan had shrunk to over three meters in length; although he was still a large snake, he could now hide his tracks very well.

Through the communication of the personnel in the camp and the coming and going of the crowd, he found Lin Xueer's tent. Seeing that the tent was pitch black, he quietly pushed aside the tent flap and slipped inside.

"Who?"

In an instant, Lin Xueer was startled awake!

She was filled with suspicion and stared vigilantly at her surroundings, but she could see no figure inside or outside the tent. Yet, she always felt that something was staring at her, and her heart grew increasingly tense.

"Get out here!"

"Soul-Seizing Pupil!"

The next moment, Lu Chuan revealed his form, but at that very instant, he unleashed this ability to control Lin Xueer.

The latter's movements stalled for a moment, and after swaying for a while, she knelt on the ground with extreme obedience, bowing her head slightly toward Lu Chuan, "Master!"

"Why did you come here this time?"

Lu Chuan very much wanted to know the reason behind this, and Lin Xueer did not disappoint his expectations, saying whatever she knew, "Reporting to Master, it was organized by Jiang Luoli!"

"Speak more clearly!"

"Yes!"

There was not a ripple in Lin Xueer's eyes as she recounted the cause and effect one by one, "After she was defeated and returned from the Dali Mountains last time, she claimed after a period of time that she could refine Snake King Pills using the Snake King's blood, and that these Snake King Pills had the effect of longevity!"

"Before this operation, someone had already bought a Snake King Pill and discovered that it could indeed extend life..."

"The Jiang Luoli you speak of, is she the one who shot the arrow during the day?"

Lu Chuan was not very interested in the later events and interrupted directly. Lin Xueer nodded slightly upon hearing this and said, "Yes, she is the eldest daughter of the Changsheng Group!"

"Tell me more about her!"

"Yes!"

In the time that followed, Lin Xueer spoke eloquently, "Jiang Luoli, as..."

"Later, she led people into the Dali Mountains..."

Through Lin Xueer's account, Lu Chuan learned a portion of Jiang Luoli's energy, yet he also felt this woman was very strange, because... she seemed to have known long ago that the Spiritual Energy Revival was coming.

Combining this with the fact that Jiang Luoli had placed herself into a pit of poisonous creatures before the Spiritual Energy Revival, a bold guess suddenly appeared in Lu Chuan's mind! (End of chapter)