"Back then, I used Gu magic to change my appearance and there was a price to pay: it was a permanent change and I could never revert to my original form. Do you know what it feels like to face your enemy’s appearance every day? You’ll never understand," Oda Manaka said faintly, her heart already convinced that Li Qingyun was the enemy regardless of the reasons.
"However, after I joined the Sun Shadow Association, my thoughts changed. At least it constantly reminded of who my enemy was, and using this face made certain matters much more convenient."
"The day I joined the Sun Shadow Association, I had a conflict with the leader of the Shrine, and unfortunately, he died at my hands. The good thing about the Association is that, as long as there is a legitimate reason, killing soone isn’t a big deal, like a duel, for instance. That’s how I killed the forr leader and quite naturally, the Sun Shadow Association appointed as the new leader of the Shrine."
"After becoming the new leader, I ticulously developed my power, waiting for the opportunity for revenge to arrive. Not long ago, I received a mission to target the Xiao Family of Huaxia. Yes, young man, that’s the Xiao Family you are supposed to protect."
"Initially, I didn’t pay much attention to this mission, but then I discovered that the Xiao Family had sothing I’d been wanting. It was truly a gift from heaven. With those things, I could use forbidden techniques, and I’d beco ten tis, a hundred tis stronger," Oda Manaka said, so excitent in her tone.
Lin Tian frowned and said, "The Xiao Family’s laboratory research data? Blood Angel?"
"Oh, young man, it seems you know quite a bit about the Xiao Family. Could it be that Miss Xiao has taken a liking to you and even let you in on the laboratory secrets?" Oda Manaka said, giving Lin Tian a strange look.
"What does it matter to you? I’m asking if you planned the ambush to take out the Second Lady of the Xiao Family?" Lin Tian stared at her intently, his tone dark, clearly indicating that if she so much as nodded her head in acknowledgnt, he would attack.
Oda Manaka spoke leisurely, "I’m too lazy to bother with such trifling matters. Getting the research data is enough for . What good does it do my vengeance to kill that young girl? I need the Xiao Family to complete their research on the data. Of course, it’s better the longer it takes."
"Not you? Could it be Futian Yizhi?" Lin Tian said with a furrowed brow.
"No, no, no, young man, you’re mistaken. As an executive of the Rizhao Group, Futian Yizhi wouldn’t personally deal with these matters. Don’t forget, the Sun Shadow Association doesn’t just have my Shrine; it’s so mysterious that even after over a decade, I still can’t see the full extent of this power," Oda Manaka said.
Suddenly, she spoke in a low voice, "But I can tell you quietly, it was the work of the Sun Shadow Association. They thought I was progressing too slowly and wanted to kidnap the Second Lady of Xiao to force the Xiao Family to hand over all the research data. As far as I know, they didn’t succeed. I think the people from the Sun Shadow Association are too foolish. Wouldn’t it be better to let the Xiao Family continue their research for you? Why the rush."
When she called the people of the Sun Shadow Association foolish, Lin Tian was speechless for a mont. She herself was part of the Association, and yet she spoke as if she wasn’t, implying that she didn’t see herself as one of them but was purely using the power of the Association.
Ning Luoxi and the other girls exchanged glances, finding this Oda Manaka to be quite a peculiar character.
"Lin Tian, I must warn you, her words can’t be trusted. She was able to escape from our pursuit back then with her cunning mind," Li Qingyun cautioned.
He nodded and said, "I am aware."
Of course, Lin Tian wouldn’t fully believe Oda Manaka’s words. With so lies being half-truths and half-false, it was hard to differentiate; who knew what she was really planning.
"Hmph, Li Qingyun, I have a grudge against you, not this young man. Why would I lie to him? I also have to thank him for protecting the Xiao Family. Otherwise, the Sun Shadow Association would have already obtained the Elixir Recipe and all the research data. If the treasure ended up in the hands of the Association, who would I ask for it? Don’t judge others by your own standards," Oda Manaka sneered.
A Gu Cultivator with a ruthless nature and a lazy disposition claiming to be a noble, using the Chinese language so fluently; Lin Tian felt he couldn’t keep up with the tis.
He said with a bit of sarcasm, "You’re certainly no noble. Not so long ago, you sent your test subjects to Huaxia and even used Gu on a sixteen-year-old high school student!"
"You’re talking about the younger brother of your sweetheart, aren’t you?" Oda Manaka jested, then added, "That was an accident. Although the Half Zombies are under my control, they have their own autonomy. I only found out who they used Gu poison on afterwards. But, didn’t he turn out fine?"
He knew exactly who she was referring to as his ’sweetheart’ — the shy Su Qingqing. But he certainly never had any sweetheart and, ironically, was currently being taken care of by Miss Xiao.
That’s what he thought, but Ning Luoxi and the other girls behind him seed to have a different view, and Lin Tian could feel their piercing gazes. He could only pretend not to notice.
"Su Wenshan is fine because you wanted to spare his life, using him to control . Don’t paint yourself as pure as tender shoots and tofu," Lin Tian said coldly, exposing her intentions.
"I won’t deny having that plan because I find you quite interesting as a young man," Oda Manaka admitted candidly, then abruptly turned the conversation, "But I hadn’t even begun to implent it when my test subjects suddenly lost contact. I wonder which of you was responsible for that."
"I was the one who killed them. Do you seek revenge for them?" the Heavenly Master Girl replied coldly.
"What a pity, but since they’re gone, they’re gone. After all, they were just test subjects," Oda Manaka said indifferently, obviously not caring about the Japanese people.
"Okay, we’ve asked our questions, so let’s continue with the story. We wouldn’t want you to descend into Hell with any regrets," Oda Manaka said nonchalantly.
Facing multiple opponents, this person could still speak with such confidence. Lin Tian didn’t know where her confidence ca from. However, he didn’t stop her from speaking because there were still many uncertainties within him.
"Where were we? Oh, right, Blood Angel. A great na indeed, befitting of a professor. Blood Angel, eternally fallen in the forbidden zone of angels, eternal darkness. I’ve been refining the imperfections of the Blood Angel, to achieve a perfect integration with the Half Zombies, but this requires so ti," Oda Manaka continued her story.
"During this ti, I needed people of my own, not of the Sun Shadow Association, to better serve . I chose the Qi Family," Oda Manaka said.
"The Qi Family? Qi Dapeng?" Lin Tian exclaid with surprise, "Did Mr. Qi receive the Soul-devouring Gu because of this?"
He had initially thought the Rizhao Group wanted to take over the Qi Family, but it seed the real force intending to subdue the Qi Family was Oda Manaka.
"Surprised, are you? Seeing your astonishnt pleases ; it ans my choice was correct. The Qi Family is a small clan, not incredibly wealthy, but possesses so funds — perfect for control without drawing too much attention," Oda Manaka expressed her satisfaction.
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