"What’s not to understand? If you have something to say, Martial Hall Master, then say it plainly." Lanhai’s expression grew cold. "If you have other evidence, bring it out."

"Meng Shiyu is on the Holy List, after all..." Wu Feng frowned, glanced at the virtual screen that suddenly popped up, and shot to his feet. He left in a hurry before he could finish his sentence.

Lanhai’s resentful expression faded, replaced by a look of confusion. He picked up the teacup Wu Feng hadn’t touched and took a sip. The butler had already slipped out quietly.

Soon, the door opened again, and Lan Hao walked in with his head lowered.

Lanhai’s expression was indifferent. "That Wu Feng... he’s incorruptible. When Hu Qi died before, he insisted on getting to the bottom of it, which caused Qin Yun a great deal of embarrassment."

"Meng Shiyu... how exactly did he die?"

Lanhai’s voice was light, but to Lan Hao, each word felt as heavy as lead.

Even before he went to Red Thunder Star, he had feared his father most of all, let alone now.

But he really couldn’t talk about this. He clenched his jaw and said, "Senior Brother Meng died to save me. Father, how many more times do you need me to say it?"

"I’ll ask you one last time." Lanhai’s voice was chilling. "You may be my son, but you are not more important than the interests of the entire family."

Panic seized Lan Hao. His face contorted, his eyes became bloodshot, and his voice trembled on the verge of tears. "Father, how long are you going to keep at this? That’s what happened! If you still don’t believe me, then search my memories! I’m willing to die to prove my innocence."

Silence fell over the room. Lanhai remained silent, and Lan Hao’s heart pounded with anxiety.

After a long while, Lanhai let out a soft chuckle. "Your acting still needs some work. Remember, even if you were face-to-face with an Ancient King, you must stick to your story."

Lan Hao looked up, stunned.

"Rank 200 on the Holy List... if he’s dead, he’s dead." Lanhai spoke casually, but his eyes were fixed on Lan Hao. "However, there’s one thing I need to confirm. This has nothing to do with the stolen Spiritual Fire, does it?"

Meng Shiyu’s death was one matter, but the theft of the Spiritual Fire was another entirely.

The death of Meng Shiyu was a lot of thunder but little rain. He himself wasn’t important; it was the repercussions of his status that mattered more.

But the stolen Spiritual Fire was different. Fan Zhao would surely do everything he could to figure it out, and with the Nether Hall involved, things would get much more complicated.

’Spiritual Fire?’ Lan Hao recalled the Deceitful God’s Follower. He had never heard of a Deceitful God’s Follower needing to perform a Melting Holy Profession. ’Their minds are filled with nothing but the Deceitful God they serve.’ He shook his head firmly. "It’s completely unrelated."

"Good. You may go." Lanhai studied him for a long moment before waving his hand.

Only then did Lan Hao cautiously exit the room, letting out a sigh of relief.

’He’s even hiding it from me. What is he involved in? Could it be...?’ Lanhai’s eyes narrowed as countless theories flashed through his mind. He finally muttered to himself, "But... he’s become quite useful."

’His personality changed after he returned from the Desolate Planet. Now he even dares to keep secrets from me. He’s grown up...’

KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK—a rhythmic knocking sounded at the door.

"Come in." Lanhai lowered his head and took a sip of tea.

The butler walked in slowly, his expression alarmed, his voice trembling slightly. "Patriarch, Qin Yun has disappeared."

CRACK. The teacup shattered, splashing water everywhere.

...

"Say what you will, the food was actually pretty good." Su Chen boarded his Flying Device and said goodbye to everyone.

Normally, the banquet would last at least five or six hours, but because Qin Yun had disappeared, Wei Zhenghong and the others lost their appetite for celebration, anticipating a major upheaval. The event ended halfway through.

Returning to the Floating Island, Su Chen noticed a few standard-issue Flying Devices at the docking port. Looking out the window, he saw a group of three people waiting outside.

"Star Seed Su."

Seeing Su Chen emerge from the Flying Device, the leader of the group greeted him.

Su Chen sized up the three of them. They all looked to be of a considerable age. He was a bit surprised. "Didn’t I tell you to come at six?"

"We were just afraid of wasting your time," the leader said respectfully.

"Thank you for your trouble, then." Su Chen invited the three onto the island.

These people were the representatives from his professional analysis team.

As a Star Seed, he had a dedicated professional analysis team. Technically, they should have connected long ago, but Su Chen hadn’t had any related needs, so he had put it off until now.

"We came as soon as we received the news earlier today." He led them into a lounge, and they each introduced themselves.

The leader’s name was Luo Shuhang, and he was the captain of the analysis team.

The man quickly got down to business, taking out a recording device and asking, "If you would, please describe in detail the primary and special professions you have already acquired, including things like your Professional Abilities."

’So direct...’ Su Chen was a bit surprised and didn’t speak for a moment.

Luo Shuhang explained, "Please rest assured, we are your exclusive professional analysis team. None of this information will be leaked in any way."

In truth, this kind of information wasn’t really a secret within the Sect.

The primary professions and even special professions of people like Wei Zhenghong and Shen Yi’an were all examples.

Aside from the Holy Professions, which were more secretive, most of the other information could be found out one way or another.

After all, they had grown up in the Sect, so their lives were practically an open book.

And for such basic information, it was impossible to frequently use something like a Spirit Contract to bind those who knew it.

"Only after we have this information can we build a personalized model for you. Through this model, we can pick out the primary and special professions that are most suitable for you," Luo Shuhang explained meticulously.

"There are many benefits to choosing professions this way. For example, the profession’s requirements will be easier for you to complete, the abilities will be more compatible, their power will be greater, and your development will be faster..."