That night, the air was cold and clear, with a solitary moon hanging high in the sky.
Ren Yuanhao had successfully entered the S-class area, and naturally, he received the treatment he deserved. His host was none other than Doctor Leviathan.
This old fox whose depths could not be fathomed.
"I didn't expect it to be so soon. You've indeed kept your promise. When do you plan to announce your marriage to my granddaughter?"
The Doctor seemed rather impatient.
"Tomorrow."
The Doctor lowered his voice and continued, "My granddaughter told me that your purpose here is not simple, and that you would be taking her away tomorrow. Is that correct?"
Leviathan deliberately avoided looking at Ren Yuanhao. Instead, he stood up and walked towards the window, closing all the panes and drawing the curtains.
Ren Yuanhao nodded. This man, despite his ambiguous allegiances, doted on his granddaughter. Therefore, he knew very well that even if this old fox had any plans, he would never dare to gamble with his granddaughter's safety.
"So, what is this plan? One that even requires you to abandon your status as one of the Four Kings? You're quite cunning, boy, tricking me into believing that becoming one of the Eight Kings would better protect my granddaughter. Humph, so it was all to achieve your own ulterior motives."
Leviathan pressed him aggressively.
"If I hadn't said that, would you have helped me secure this opportunity?" Ren Yuanhao felt as if he were facing a thousand-year-old fox, having to be extremely cautious with every word he spoke.
Unexpectedly, Leviathan's next words made Ren Yuanhao's hair stand on end.
"You're an undercover agent, aren't you?"
—Damn it! How poorly had I hidden myself for this old fox to have guessed? Or was he just guessing? Stay calm, Ren Yuanhao, you must stay calm.
Ren Yuanhao tried his best to maintain an impassive facade, chuckling internally as he replied, "I don't understand what the Doctor is talking about."
"You don't have to admit it, but I can slowly break it down for you."
Doctor Leviathan's eyes gleamed with intelligence. "Firstly, as a newcomer, the moment you entered the Gray Wolf base, you arrogantly blazed a trail into the A-class area. You were in a hurry because there were things here that you feared."
"Secondly, everything you've done is to indirectly highlight your own extraordinary abilities, clearly showing you want to be highly valued. However, I investigated. When Wales, who holds absolute authority, wanted to promote you, you acted high and mighty. This indicates that your purpose here isn't just to stay in Area A. Furthermore, anyone with extreme ambition would disdain staying in Area A. Therefore, you could use this tactic to mislead everyone. Your condescending demeanor was all to enter the S-class area and make a name for yourself, driven by desire."
Leviathan's voice grew softer as he continued, "However, you didn't anticipate meeting a woman like my granddaughter. Her appearance seems to have thrown you into a bit of disarray. Your performance in the arena today also confirms that you are a person of deep loyalty, which is why you stepped forward for that blood-soaked villain. Similarly, upon hearing about my granddaughter's plight, you agreed to help her escape from here."
"This bit of mercy and loyalty of yours is, in my opinion, your greatest vulnerability, and it will also become your constraint. Without these ties, I wouldn't have been able to get this information from my granddaughter. You should be grateful you encountered me and not some other man."
Leviathan pulled up a piece of information, a record of the mysterious disappearance of the deceased. "Boy, you had foreknowledge of this matter. Your information even preceded ours. Tell me, who else could have known about this highly classified incident before us? Besides our mortal enemy, the cultivators, there is no one else. In fact, you even know exactly what happened to them, don't you? And it is precisely for this reason that I realized your identity could only be that of an 'undercover agent,' which further solidifies your desire to enter the core area."
Ren Yuanhao was speechless. He had actually anticipated these points. It was simple: Ren Yuanhao was gambling, betting on how deeply this old fox doted on his granddaughter.
Fortunately, he had won his bet.
"Boy, you don't need to rush to object. I don't care what your purpose is. As long as you can safely take my granddaughter away, I won't stop you. However, I must warn you, there are several things in the S-class area that you absolutely must not touch, especially for a new king like yourself."
Doctor Leviathan's expression held a hint of fear. "First, the Emperor's residence; second, Doctor William's notes; and third, the terminal."
"You haven't earned the trust of the three Kings yet. If you arbitrarily touch these three items, even if you are one of the Four Kings, they will not listen to your explanations and you will surely die."
Leviathan stared coldly at Ren Yuanhao. "Remember, you are still a newcomer. Newcomers should be observant, attentive to words and expressions, and the best course of action is to speak less. Remember, the more you speak, the more mistakes you make; the more you do, the more mistakes you make."
"You've told me so much. What exactly do you mean?"
"I just don't want you to make a mistake so soon. After all, my granddaughter is devoted to you. If something happens to you, my granddaughter will be plunged into eternal damnation."
Every word Leviathan spoke seemed to strike Ren Yuanhao's heart like a bullet, each one appearing so wise!
"Boy, remember, there will be many eyes watching you here. Don't think that your absolute combat power allows you to do as you please."
Leviathan patted Ren Yuanhao's shoulder, but Ren Yuanhao grabbed his arm.
"Doctor, I heard from Yafeir that you, who have spent half your life dealing with Mandara Genetics, are now thinking of destroying your life's work. Do you dare tell me if you said this to preserve your esteemed status in Yafeir's eyes, or are you just placating her?"
Ren Yuanhao finally spoke his mind, and Leviathan's answer was quite simple. "Lies are the most beautiful thing in the world. To be honest, you might think that Mandara Genetics will become the root of global chaos in the future, but I must tell you, conclusions not based on data analysis are always mere speculation. Since ancient times, desire has been the root of world chaos."
—Damn it, this old fox is indeed lying!
Ren Yuanhao felt completely seen through, but what sent a chill down his spine was that he couldn't see through the old man standing before him at all, nor could he even understand the meaning behind his words. It felt as if for every step he took, a pair of eyes was watching him from behind.
"Boy, take care of yourself. As long as you don't violate the three points I just mentioned, I can ensure your smooth passage within the S-class area."