I Can Control Resources

In the dark.

"I always felt something was strange when Yutian sent us out. If I’m not mistaken, their goal... was probably to get me to leave the City of Hope for a while!" Gao Neng’s eyes narrowed slightly.

He recalled the scene when he was about to leave the Underground City. Yutian had vehemently insisted he go directly to the Forgotten Land, even preparing a plane for him.

Moreover, Luna’s expression had been odd at the time. All of it indicated that Yutian and Luna were deliberately hiding something from him.

"Why did they want to send us to the Forgotten Land?" Fang Tangtang blinked again.

"I don’t know... Let’s go find Uncle Bai first." Although Gao Neng didn’t know what exactly had happened, he had a vague feeling that this matter was not simple.

"Okay!" Fang Tangtang nodded.

The two of them continued to conceal their energy signatures and began to sneak back along their original path toward where Uncle Bai had parked, using the Flying Earth Dragon.

Since they had already dug a tunnel on their way in, the return trip was much smoother.

After leaving the Daoist Sect’s territory, Gao Neng deactivated his Black Tortoise ability, as he already had the results of his experiment.

’The ’Black Tortoise’ ability of the Four Symbols is incredibly powerful!’

Not only could Luna not track him, but even a Ninth-Order powerhouse like the Daoist Sect’s Sect Leader couldn’t detect him.

That being the case, Gao Neng no longer cared if he was being "secretly protected" by Luna. After all, if he wanted to escape, Luna couldn’t stop him.

’So, it’s best to save money when I can.’

’The Black Tortoise ability costs 200,000 per minute to use, after all!’

Of course, the main reason was that by releasing his energy signature again, he wouldn’t startle Uncle Bai too much when he emerged from underground.

Sure enough, Uncle Bai quickly spotted Gao Neng and Fang Tangtang.

When Gao Neng and Fang Tangtang burst out from the ground, Uncle Bai was already standing respectfully beside the hover car, waiting for them.

"How did it go? Did you gain anything?" Uncle Bai asked casually.

"Not much... I only used one strike, and Ma Sanqian was down for the count. A fight like that could hardly put any pressure on me," Gao Neng said, shaking his head.

He had originally thought that a sneak attack would be the fastest way to trigger a battle.

But now, he found that while the battle did trigger, it ended too quickly, leaving him feeling unsatisfied.

"It was probably because he was injured." Uncle Bai nodded. He wasn’t too surprised that the opponent couldn’t withstand a single strike from Gao Neng, but this meant he knew the plan needed to be changed again. "So, are we still sticking to the original route?"

"No. There’s not much point in continuing to follow Ning’Er’s path. That was her path, after all..." Gao Neng shook his head.

In fact, on the way back, he had been wondering where to go next.

’Another sneak attack?’

’There’s not much point.’

’And spend time looking for other opponents? That seems pointless too. As long as they’re in the Alliance, no one is willing to fight me for real right now.’

With that, his train of thought became clear.

’Humans won’t fight me!’

’So who else can I fight?’

"To Beihai Military Academy!" Gao Neng made his decision. He thought of Beihai Military Academy and decided to check if there really was a problem in the North District.

"Beihai Military Academy?!" Uncle Bai’s expression changed noticeably, which was a rare sight on such a stoic and taciturn man. However, his face returned to normal in the blink of an eye. "As far as I know, Beihai Military Academy doesn’t have any powerful Tier Six Late Stage opponents."

"There’s still one. When Tangtang and I went to Beihai Military Academy to issue a challenge, we ran into an academic director with the surname Lei. He even crossed moves with my Spiritual Power once. This time, I plan to rely on the blade in my hand, not my Spiritual Power!" Gao Neng glanced at Uncle Bai, a glint flashing in his eyes.

"You must be talking about Vice Principal Lei, right? He’s already advanced to the high-tiers, so there’s not much point in you challenging him again..."

"Uncle Bai!"

"Hm?"

"Grandpa Fang sent you to pick up Fang Tangtang and me. While you’re essentially here to protect us, in terms of your official duties, you’re just a driver, right?" Gao Neng interrupted Uncle Bai, his gaze serious as he looked into the man’s eyes.

"That’s a matter of course." Uncle Bai met Gao Neng’s gaze, feeling a slight sense of unease, but his expression remained calm.

"As a driver, in your official capacity... does Uncle Bai usually interfere with where Grandpa Fang wants to go?" Gao Neng nodded and then continued to ask.

"..." Uncle Bai fell silent.

He had already understood the meaning behind Gao Neng’s words.

’I’ve said a little too much.’

"Is Uncle Bai hiding something from me?" Gao Neng’s eyes narrowed, as he had already detected a problem from Uncle Bai’s demeanor.

"No... Alright, I just think that Beihai Military Academy is a bit too weak for you right now. How about we go to the Western Alliance Military Academy instead? The Western Alliance Military Academy has always been known as the number one military academy in the Alliance. I’m sure you can find a suitable opponent there!" Uncle Bai’s palm tightened slightly.

"Uncle Bai knows what’s happening in the North District, doesn’t he?"

"What’s happening in the North District? I don’t..."

"Uncle Bai!"

"Sigh... Since you already know, there’s nothing more for me to say. In short, it is absolutely impossible for you to go to the North District. Unless you kill me!" Uncle Bai heaved a sigh, then stepped in front of Gao Neng and Fang Tangtang.

"Is Uncle Bai going to fight us?" Gao Neng gave Fang Tangtang a little tug.

"Uncle Bai... please just take us to the North District. We’ll just take a quick look and leave!" Fang Tangtang immediately understood what Gao Neng meant.

"This is a task assigned by Chairman Fang. I will not disobey! You can go anywhere but the North District!" Uncle Bai’s gaze was firm, his tone unyielding.

’So Grandpa Fang knows too?’ Hearing this, Gao Neng understood.

’The Alliance really is targeting me for something.’

’Moreover, this matter isn’t much of a secret. Not only does Yutian know, but the Celestial King Group knows as well. That means only Tangtang and I are in the dark.’

’So, has something really happened in the North District?’

’Has it been occupied?’

’But if the North District has been occupied... why can’t I be told?’

Gao Neng felt there might be something else going on. Otherwise, with his status as a member of the Supreme Council, he should have the right to know.

"..." Uncle Bai didn’t reply to Gao Neng again. He realized that the more he spoke, the more information Gao Neng gleaned from his words.

So, he simply stopped talking.

"Uncle Bai, take me to the North District!" Gao Neng said again.

Uncle Bai shook his head.

"Auntie Luna!" Gao Neng suddenly looked up. He didn’t look in any particular direction behind him, but he knew Luna had to be nearby.

There was no reply.

Luna had no intention of showing herself.

Gao Neng’s eyes narrowed slightly. He spoke again, "Didn’t Auntie Luna already reveal herself on the back mountain of the Daoist Sect? If you hadn’t spoken up, Master Zhang probably wouldn’t have guessed that I was the one who ambushed Ma Sanqian, right? Doesn’t Auntie Luna owe me an explanation?"

"Oh? You actually heard my conversation with Master Zhang?" Luna’s figure emerged from behind a rock, her eyes filled with obvious surprise.

Because, in her mind, Gao Neng should have left with Fang Tangtang right after ambushing Ma Sanqian.

But now?

Gao Neng actually knew the content of her conversation with Master Zhang.

What did this mean?

It meant that Gao Neng had been hiding right beside her at the time. And yet, under those circumstances, neither she nor Master Zhang had detected his or Fang Tangtang’s presence.

The surprise and puzzlement of it all made Luna step out involuntarily.

"Not only did I hear the conversation between you and Master Zhang, but after you left, I also overheard the Daoist Sect’s Inner Sect Disciples. So, I already know about the Northern District Battlefield," Gao Neng said, looking at Luna with a sparkle in his eyes.

"You have such a powerful presence-concealing ability? Can you tell me how you did it?" Luna looked at Gao Neng, a similar light shining in her own eyes.

"You want to know, Auntie?"

"Mhm, I’m dying to know!"

"Alright then. As long as you take me to the Northern District Battlefield... I’ll tell you!"

"Hahaha... Since you already know what’s happening in the North District, do you really think I would agree to that condition?" Luna laughed.

"Then how about you tell me who can give me permission to go to the Northern District Battlefield?" Gao Neng nodded. He could actually guess Luna’s answer.

"Hmm, well... if you think about it carefully, you should be able to guess," Luna said after a moment of silence.

’I can guess?’ Gao Neng’s fist tightened. He looked at Uncle Bai, then at Luna, and in an instant, he knew who she was talking about.

"Tangtang, let’s get in the car! Auntie, if you don’t mind, you can come with us," Gao Neng said, then led Fang Tangtang directly into the hover car.

Luna just smiled and nodded. "Oh? Inviting me to squeeze in? Sure, then I’ll go with you."

"..." Uncle Bai said nothing.

But with Gao Neng, Fang Tangtang, and Luna all settled in the back seat, he couldn’t very well just stand outside the car. He got directly into the driver’s seat.

"Uncle Bai, sorry for the trouble. To the Federation Government," Gao Neng said once he saw Uncle Bai in the driver’s seat.

"Yes!" This time, Uncle Bai didn’t hesitate. He started the car and drove straight toward the Federation Government’s office building.

"So clever," Luna chuckled. Inside the car, she crossed her right leg over her left, causing her to lean back slightly until her head rested comfortably on the headrest.

Then, she took out a communicator and dialed a number.

Soon, a voice came from the other end.

"What’s wrong?"

"Something big is happening! A certain someone named Gao Neng is storming over to you, full of righteous fury! Are you ready?" Luna said with a graceful smile, as if the matter had nothing to do with her at all.