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　　TL: Zhao

　　Editing: Krisaia

　　In the courtyard of a countryside mansion, Stargaze sat quietly at the table, around her shone a faint light which flashed rhythmically with her breathing.

　　"What is it?" Stargaze asked as she opened her eyes, which concealed within them a silver luminescence resembling that of the stars in the night.

　　"Chen Jiaw.a.n.g has been arrested by National Security." Qian Mian, who had waited by patiently, said.

　　"The one who recently awakened his alchemy talent?" Stargaze's eyes returned to normal as her breathing slowed down.

　　"Yes. As you've instructed, we've sent someone to contact him, but he seemed quite wary and refused our invitation." Qian Mian said in a slightly discontented voice.

　　"Remember that the goal of our organization is to protect guardians. We can't force people to join us. Let him be then."

　　"The only problem is, he's been far too reckless with his talent. Who knows what's going to happen if they study him thoroughly…" Qian Mian said anxiously.

　　"They'll know sooner or later. We can't dictate he says or does." Stargaze said as she looked up at the sky.

　　"So we're just going to let him be?"

　　"No. We should remind the world that some things have changed."

　　"Boss…"

　　"Don't worry. Even if we don't do anything, someone will." Stargaze chuckled and looked in the direction of Hangzhou.

　　Stargaze's line of sight flew past trees and buildings for hundreds of kilometers, stopping at where a black car was seen entering the underground parking lot of an office building. Li Yiming, who was sitting in the car, noticed that he was being watched by more than twenty different people from multiple hiding spots, and that was excluding the surveillance cameras.

　　"He's on the floor above." Lin Lu said as she disembarked.

　　Li Yiming nodded and followed Lin Lu. Just as he pa.s.sed through the entrance, he perceived yet another few attentive glares. 'Looks like I've been underestimating just how much ordinary people can do with the right training…'

　　Li Yiming was guided through circuitous hallways and plights of stairs until he arrived at a room sealed by a heavy metal door. When he entered the room, he saw a young man he instantly recognized as being the waiter back at the Yunlong Group banquet.

　　"You…" Chen Jiaw.a.n.g broke the silence first.

　　"Do you know me?" If Chen Jiaw.a.n.g truly remembered Li Yiming, then it would have meant that he was not a newly-awakened guardian. It would be no surprise for guardians to be aware of Li Yiming's ident.i.ty a year ago as every single one of them was given the same mission by Heaven's Laws.