176: Chapter 177 Jiang Family Siblings

"A request for help?"

Lin Muyang looked at the encrypted letter handed over by Shen Muyao. The information on it was brief yet revealed a high degree of urgency. He raised an eyebrow slightly, showing a hint of surprise.

According to the detailed information previously obtained from Jamie Matthew, Jiang Chenyu, this sub-god level genius of Xia Country, was currently Level 69. It had been over a year since he completed his class transfer. Under the resources secretly provided by the Oracle organization and his own efforts, his growth rate had been quite rapid.

His sub-god level talent was named [Trinity], and its effect was the ability to freely and quickly switch between three attribute modes: attack, defense, and speed. After switching, the attributes of the current mode would receive a massive boost, but the attributes of the other two modes would decrease accordingly.

This talent gave him immense flexibility when soloing. He could use the speed mode to approach a target, switch to attack mode for explosive output, and instantly switch to defense mode to tank through danger or hard-to-avoid area-of-effect attacks. To some extent, this gave him an effect similar to a weakened, specialized version of [Attribute Synchronization], except he couldn't enhance multiple attributes simultaneously and had to deal with switching cooldowns and attribute penalties.

In the eyes of ordinary Class Transferees, this was already a BUG-level talent. A four-to-five-fold instantaneous boost to a single attribute was enough to make him nearly invincible among those of the same rank, even allowing him to challenge those at higher levels. Data showed that Jiang Chenyu had quite a strong and independent personality. Relying on this talent, he had independently completed several high-difficulty tasks assigned by the Oracle organization, proving his value while acquiring resources.

But the flaws were also obvious: he couldn't maintain everything at once, there was a brief stiffness when switching, and he was easily targeted in complex, ever-changing combat environments or against multiple powerful enemies. Moreover, this was only a sub-god level talent. Compared to Lin Muyang's God-Tier Aura, there was a world of difference in terms of effect range, the nature of the bonuses, and growth potential.

How could such an arrogant youth, who was used to acting alone and possessed the ability to fight above his level, actually take the initiative to send out a highest-level emergency distress signal?

"Did he encounter a problem that even his [Trinity] couldn't solve? Or is there... something special behind this legendary secret realm scroll?" In Jamie Matthew's records, Jiang Chenyu had never requested aid from the organization before, always completing tasks and taking his rewards independently. Since he had made an exception this time, the situation was clearly unusual.

Lin Muyang stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the night outside as he made his decision.

"In that case, I'll make a trip personally to see the situation." He turned to Shen Muyao and said, "You stay here and continue handling the organization's daily affairs and keep an eye on other intelligence. Additionally, the Phoenix Nirvana has reached a critical stage; you and Qingyue should look after it more closely."

Shen Muyao nodded obediently. "Yes, don't worry. If there is any news, I will inform you immediately."

Lin Muyang didn't need to bring Shen Muyao along. For one, Shen Muyao's primary abilities lay in intelligence processing and long-range support; frontal combat was not her strength. Secondly, with the soul link, if he truly needed support, Lin Muyang could summon the young ladies to his side with a single thought. Thirdly, as the manager of the Oracle organization's public 'Gods Chosen One,' Shen Muyao needed to stay at the center to keep the organization running.

For this trip to Beiyu City, Lin Muyang planned to go alone and act as the situation dictated.

According to the information provided by Jiang Chenyu, he was in trouble because he was exploring an unexpectedly obtained legendary secret realm scroll. This was exactly what Lin Muyang wanted. A legendary-rank secret realm! This was an existence one level higher than epic-grade. The loot produced inside would be legendary-grade at minimum, with a high probability of dropping mythic grade equipment, skill books, or materials!

mythic grade—that was currently the highest recognized grade of equipment with clear records on Blue Star. Every single piece possessed the power to change the tide of a battle and was extremely rare, something that could only be found by luck and never on the open market. Even in national treasuries, the stock was definitely not large.

Lin Muyang had long wanted to get a few mythic grade items to arm himself and the young ladies. His [god-tier modification stone] could perform a "God-Tier Modification" on any piece of equipment, not only greatly increasing the attribute values of original affixes but even having a chance to add new affixes to the equipment! If he performed a God-Tier Modification on mythic grade equipment... what terrifying level would the attributes reach?

"If I can get a few suitable mythic grade items from this legendary-rank secret realm..." A hint of anticipation flashed in Lin Muyang's eyes. His combat power would undergo another qualitative leap. Moreover, mythic grade equipment often came with extremely powerful special effects. For example, one of his ultimate goals for participating in the national Summoner Competition was that mythic grade accessory that allowed a Summoner to call forth two additional summons—it was a divine artifact that all Summoners dreamed of.

With his abilities, even if he couldn't monopolize every mythic grade drop while soloing a legendary-rank secret realm, getting eight or ten pieces shouldn't be much of a problem, right? This was provided that this secret realm was truly "legendary-rank" as Jiang Chenyu said, and that he could successfully enter and clear it.

As for Jiang Chenyu's method of asking for help... Lin Muyang also understood it. This kid hadn't directly followed the Oracle organization's newly issued regulations to hand over the scroll in exchange for a fixed reward (at least 5 pieces of legendary-grade equipment). Instead, he chose to ask for help and hinted that he hoped to clear it together and distribute rewards based on output. This was clearly an attempt to negotiate terms, and he might even have the intention of testing the Oracle organization's strength and making a comparison.

It was normal for young people to have a bit of competitiveness and hidden agendas. Lin Muyang didn't dislike it. As long as it didn't touch his bottom line, he was happy to give promising young people some opportunities. Of course, the premise was that the final right of interpretation and the maximum profit of this "opportunity" must be held in his own hands. Wanting to follow him into a legendary-rank secret realm for a piece of the pie? That would depend on whether Lin Muyang agreed and whether Jiang Chenyu himself had the ability and luck.

"Want to negotiate terms with me? Fine. But a legendary-rank secret realm... I'm afraid you don't have the qualifications to participate with your current strength." Lin Muyang already had a plan in mind. Besides solving Jiang Chenyu's trouble and his anticipation of obtaining mythic grade equipment, he also felt a bit more interest in this trip—to see exactly what kind of character this sub-god level genius, who had been secretly nurtured by the country and himself, really was.

That night, the moon was bright and the stars were sparse.

Lin Muyang didn't disturb anyone in the villa. His figure quietly merged into the night, and in the next moment, he had risen with the wind, turning into an invisible stream of light that sped toward Beiyu City in the northeast of Xia Country. He was so fast that he didn't even leave a trace in the air.

Beiyu City was a small to medium-sized city located in the northeast of Xia Country that focused on fishing and a small amount of mining. Its population was barely a million, making it unremarkable among the many cities in Xia Country. Lin Muyang had never set foot here before.

According to the Oracle organization's data, Jiang Chenyu and his sister, Jiang Yuner, as well as the Yingjiang Sect guild where their father served as chairman, were rooted here. Jiang Chenyu seemed to be deliberately keeping a low profile, choosing to stay in his hometown to improve secretly rather than going to large cities like the Imperial Capital or Magic City for development.

Just a few minutes later, Lin Muyang's figure appeared above Beiyu City like a ghost. The night wind was slightly cool, carrying the dry air characteristic of northern cities. He floated hundreds of meters high, and in his eyes, faint golden and silver glows flashed alternately.

[Divine Sight], activate! Overlook the entire city and perceive every detail.

[Eye of Creation], buff! Penetrate falsehood and look directly at the essence.

With the two god-tier detection abilities stacked, the entire Beiyu City no longer held any secrets in Lin Muyang's eyes. The outlines of buildings, the flow of traffic on the streets, the lights in residents' homes, the energy flow in the underground pipe network, and even the strong or weak energy fluctuations emitted by some Class Transferees... all information poured into his perception like a tide, instantly categorized, filtered, and processed.

He quickly locked onto several areas in the city with relatively concentrated energy reactions—usually Class Transferee guilds, large shops, or the residences of the powerful. Among them, a courtyard located on the edge of an old district in the west of the city, which occupied a vast area and had a rather rugged architectural style, caught Lin Muyang's attention.

Dozens of strong energy auras gathered there. One of them was steady yet sharp, with a subtle mystery in its transition between offense and defense, which was exactly the energy characteristic of Jiang Chenyu described in the data. There was also another aura, agile and swift, carrying a special "penetrating" intent; it should be his sister, Jiang Yuner, who possessed the SSS-Rank Talent [Penetration].

"Found them."

At this time, inside a spacious meeting hall at the Yingjiang Sect guild headquarters.

The lights were bright, and over a dozen guild backbones were either sitting or standing, the atmosphere somewhat solemn. Leading them were two young people, a man and a woman.

The male looked about eighteen or nineteen years old, wearing a pair of black-rimmed glasses. He had a clean-cut face and a slightly thin build, wearing ordinary sportswear, looking like a well-behaved younger brother from next door. But if one observed closely, they would find that his gaze behind the lenses was exceptionally calm, and his body posture was extremely coordinated, as if he could explode with powerful force at any moment. He was Jiang Chenyu.

The woman standing beside him was about twenty years old, tall and slender, wearing a black tight-fitting combat suit that was convenient for movement and outlined her graceful and powerful curves. She had refreshing short hair tied into a neat short ponytail. Her features were exquisite with a touch of heroism, her eyes were sharp, and her whole being exuded a capable and free-spirited temperament. She was Jiang Chenyu's sister, Jiang Yuner, and also the only daughter of the Yingjiang Sect guild leader, as well as one of the guild's actual managers.

Around them were other core members of the guild, whose levels were mostly around Level 80, with talents mostly being s-rank and a few A-ranks. At this moment, everyone's gaze was focused on Jiang Chenyu, or rather, on the special encrypted communicator in his hand.

Just now, Jiang Chenyu received a reply from the Oracle organization's 'Gods Chosen One,' confirming that they would send someone to handle it.

"Chenyu, is this 'Oracle' organization you're talking about actually reliable?" Jiang Yuner folded her arms and leaned against a heavy solid wood table, her slender eyebrows furrowed slightly, her face showing undisguised doubt. "They are so mysterious, they don't even have a fixed base, and they rely entirely on the network for contact. They had you help them with so many tasks, and the rewards were quite generous... but this time it's a legendary secret realm! Even the officials might not be fully confident in handling it. Can they do it?"

She had always maintained a reserved attitude toward the mysterious organization her brother had joined. Although Jiang Chenyu's strength had improved rapidly thanks to the task rewards obtained from the organization and had brought many benefits to the guild, the Oracle organization's actions were too secretive, which always made her feel a bit uneasy.

Jiang Chenyu pushed up his glasses and said calmly, "Sis, I've cooperated with them many times. Although the tasks they issue aren't easy, the goals are clear, the rewards are rich, and they never delay. This time I took the initiative to ask them for help. Since they agreed to send someone, they must be confident. At least, it's much better than selling the scroll to the officials for a few pitiful points and credits."

He paused, a sharp light flashing in his eyes. "Moreover, I also really want to see what kind of character this organization, which can make me work for them willingly and produce so many rare resources, will send. This legendary secret realm is the best touchstone."

Beside them, a burly man with a full beard and a frame like an iron tower, the guild's main tank with the ID 'Iron Wall,' laughed in a deep voice, "Haha, Chenyu, look at what you're saying. What kind of expert can a secretive organization have? If you ask me, this legendary secret realm scroll is a hot potato; it's better to sell it to the officials early for peace of mind. If the person they send can't handle it and gets you trapped inside, the chairman will skin us alive when he gets back!"

Another small, shrewd-looking archer also chimed in, "Iron Wall is right. Chenyu, your talent is high, but this legendary secret realm... is simply not something we can touch right now. Last time with that epic-grade one, we barely cleared it because we were lucky and you were strong. A legendary-grade one? The difficulty increases exponentially! In my opinion, the person the Oracle organization sends will at most just look at the situation and might not actually dare to go in. In the end, this scroll will still have to be dealt with."

The other guild members also nodded, their faces filled with worry and skepticism. They knew well the terror of legendary-rank secret realms; they were simply not something a guild of their level could meddle with. The last epic-level secret realm was already a narrow escape. A legendary-grade one? Going in would probably just be seeking death.

Jiang Yuner looked at her brother, her tone softening slightly, but she still insisted, "Chenyu, everyone has a point. Safety first. When the person from the Oracle organization arrives, let's see what they say. If they are truly confident and can guarantee your safety, then... I won't stop you. But if you feel anything is slightly wrong, give up immediately and hand the scroll over to the officials, do you hear me?"

Jiang Chenyu looked at the undisguised concern in his sister's eyes and felt a warmth in his heart. He nodded. "Sis, don't worry, I know what I'm doing. I have all the life-saving items Dad left for us. Besides, I just want to follow them in to take a look and evaluate the Oracle organization's strength. If the situation isn't right, I'll withdraw immediately. After all, I only have one life."

That's what he said, but he had other plans in mind. He was very confident in his [Trinity] talent; if he couldn't win, he could always run away. More importantly, he was full of curiosity about the Oracle organization. An organization that could easily offer legendary-grade equipment and high-level skill books as task rewards probably had a foundation and strength far beyond what outsiders could imagine. This request for help was both to solve the immediate crisis and a test and contact.

Just as everyone was discussing and feeling both expectant and skeptical about the upcoming messenger from the Oracle organization...

No one noticed that in the pitch-black night sky outside the meeting hall window, a figure was floating quietly, as if merged into the night.

Lin Muyang restrained the perception of [Divine Sight] and [Eye of Creation] to the limit, only maintaining basic observation as he "listened" to the conversation inside with interest.

"Jiang Chenyu... Jiang Yuner... Yingjiang Sect guild... interesting." Lin Muyang's gaze swept over Jiang Chenyu, pausing on him for a moment. This youth's energy aura was indeed much purer and more condensed than others of the same rank. The [Trinity] talent caused his energy fluctuations to exhibit a unique state that slowly cycled between three characteristics.

He took another look at Jiang Yuner. This heroic woman with short hair and the SSS-Rank Talent [Penetration] was a good candidate for an assassin or an archer.

"A guild background? And such a beautiful sister?" Lin Muyang shook his head slightly; he didn't care about these things. His gaze finally landed on a special metal box Jiang Chenyu was carrying. Even with the box's isolation, Lin Muyang could still vaguely feel a vast, ancient, and slightly unstable distorted fluctuation emanating from it. Inside should be that legendary secret realm scroll that had caused the trouble.

"What a pity," Lin Muyang chuckled inwardly. "Wanting to follow me into a legendary-rank secret realm to gain some experience? It's a nice thought, but reality is cruel. A Dungeon of this level is not something you are qualified to participate in right now. Safety? I don't have that much time to be distracted protecting a child with excessive curiosity."