317: Section 317

"And all your subsequent actions were clearly aimed at getting close to me!"

"You even brought out the Spirit-Calming Incense and took Wei Nan and the others to open their mind apertures!"

"This has already far exceeded the camaraderie of roommates. If we had known each other for a long time, I would believe you."

"But, as of today, we haven't even been together for a full week!"

"Your excessive enthusiasm is a bit too conspicuous!"

"Besides..."

Lin Yi paused, then continued, "We are both new students. Don't you think you know too much about the school, the Prison City, and many other things?"

"Take that meal at the inn just now—it cost nearly five hundred thousand!"

"I don't believe an ordinary student could afford such an expensive meal without batting an eye. If you were from some noble Family, that would be one thing!"

"But you aren't. You told me you were just an ordinary student... Isn't that enough to make someone suspicious?"

"So, who exactly are you? What is your identity? And what is your purpose in getting close to me?"

"If you really consider me a friend, then tell me the truth!"

"If we are enemies... then let's settle it here and now!"

After Lin Yi finished speaking.

Swish—

A long blade suddenly appeared in his hand.

A golden light slowly covered the blade.

An invisible killing intent caused the surrounding sand to swirl up.

Even Xiao Qi, on Lin Yi's shoulder, became agitated.

It flapped its wings and flew at a low altitude.

However, it never left the vicinity of Lin Yi and Wei Shang.

It seemed that as long as Lin Yi made a move, Xiao Qi would help kill Wei Shang...

Under this tense, sword-drawn atmosphere.

Wei Shang sighed softly.

"Lin Yi, I didn't expect you to be so smart!"

"To be honest, I thought my acting was pretty good and that I hadn't let you find any flaws!"

"But now it seems that's not the case at all. Was I full of loopholes in your eyes?"

Wei Shang first mocked himself a little.

Then, he stopped pretending.

He took out an ID card, on which the words 'Martial Suppression' were clearly written.

"You are from the Martial Suppression Bureau?"

Lin Yi said with some surprise after seeing the ID.

Wei Shang nodded, "Not just me, Feng Lei is also from the Martial Suppression Bureau!"

"Our mission is to be responsible for your safety!"

Hearing this, Lin Yi was a bit dumbfounded.

The Martial Suppression Bureau protecting his safety? What was going on?

He didn't seem to have any connection with the Martial Suppression Bureau.

Why would they want to protect his safety?

And why go to such great lengths?

Seeing that Lin Yi still seemed a bit skeptical.

Wei Shang sighed inwardly.

Implementing Plan B...

"You know you have a grandfather in the New District, right?"

"Yeah, I know!" Lin Yi nodded.

"Your grandfather is incredible; he is a leading figure in the New District!"

"Especially the Yi Family, which is a major noble Family in the New District.

Actually, it was your grandfather who entrusted us, the Martial Suppression Bureau, to protect you!"

"How should I explain this? Have you heard of the conflicts between noble Families?"

"The New District is not like the Old District. To put it bluntly, the reason the New District is called the New District is that it is a peaceful place supported by various noble Families!"

"It's just that with so many noble Families, it's inevitable that there will be disagreements and conflicts of interest, which leads to the emergence of conflicts between noble Families!"

"The Yi Family has many enemies in the New District. Your grandfather is afraid that you will be harmed by those hostile noble Families, so he entrusted us, the Martial Suppression Bureau, to protect you..."

Chapter 238: Fleshy Worm, Venom-Marked Scorpion, Immense Wealth

Lin Yi was still half-believing what Wei Shang said.

However, ever since he came to the New District, he had known he had a grandfather here.

And it was a significant Family.

But even so, could his grandfather really hire people from the Martial Suppression Bureau to protect him personally?

Before, when at Old He's Kitchen in the Old District.

Chu Zhengxiong had said.

The Martial Suppression Bureau was an independent department that held the power of life and death.

Even the Martial Arts Alliance had to fear them to some extent.

Such an awesome existence, would they listen to his grandfather?

Lin Yi did not fully believe the reason Wei Shang gave.

"Lin Yi, the biggest difference between the New District and the Old District is that people's hearts are unpredictable!"

"When you were in the Old District, it was actually purer; you didn't need to consider other things.

You just needed to focus on Cultivating and preparing for the Martial Arts Exam!"

"Even if you failed the Martial Arts Exam, you could still live a plain, ordinary life like anyone else!"

"Perhaps there are dangers in the Old District, and lives are often threatened by Yao Beasts!"

"But it is pure. The New District is different. If you want to gain a foothold here, you first need to have a powerful backer!"

"You saw those students at school, right?"

"Behind them, they all rely on a noble Family. Regardless of whether this Family is large or small, at least they can support them!"

"Even after they graduate in the future, they can enter various departments to work more easily than students without support!"

"Especially regarding Cultivating, they can often obtain privileges from their noble Families!"

"The most basic point is... monetary Cultivation. Hmm, it's just like you guys paying to win in games!"

"Pay-to-win players often have better equipment. In fact, isn't Cultivating the same?"

"If you have enough funds, then you will have more resources for Cultivating than others!"

"If your backing is powerful enough, then the privileges you possess will be greater than others!"

"In the New District, individual ability doesn't manifest much. What's important is how much resources are behind you!"

Wei Shang said earnestly.

Now that he had laid his cards on the table, there was no need for him to continue hiding things.

He told Lin Yi all about some of the rules of the New District.

This could also be considered letting him have a choice for the future.

After a long time, Lin Yi nodded, "No wonder I thought you were more mature than other students of the same age!"

"I was only suspicious before, but now I can be completely sure!"

"So you weren't a student at all..."

Lin Yi smiled and changed the subject.

Hearing this, Wei Shang naturally understood what he meant.

He hurriedly touched his face in cooperation, "Nonsense, am I that old? Many people say I look like I'm in my twenties!"

"Give it a rest. In your twenties? You look at least thirty at a glance, okay?"

"Should I call you Brother Wei from now on?"

"Don't, that 'Brother' makes me feel old. Just call me Old Wei!"

Lin Yi: "..."

"Tell me the truth, between me and Feng Lei, who is older?"

"You are more mature than him!"

Wei Shang: "..."

"When you have time, tell me about the noble Families in the New District, as well as the various factions!"

"Especially your mission. I don't believe that what you said before—that my grandfather sent you—is true. There must be another purpose, but I won't force you to tell me!"

"You can tell me when the time is right!"