Chapter 1205: A Calamitous Chess Move

Chapter 1205: Huo Qi

"Qi Xia...?" Hei Yang frowned slightly.

"Yes...!" Xiao Ran never imagined that the two words she despised so deeply would now become her lifeline. "It's Qi Xia! He's the leader of the rebellion—I heard it with my own ears!"

Hei Yang slowly lowered his hand and crossed his arms over his chest.

A playful smile appeared on his face, leaving Xiao Ran unsure whether she was doomed or saved.

Hei Yang ignored Xiao Ran and began pondering the current situation.

At that moment on the "Train," many incomprehensible events could occur.

But any situation involving the name "Qi Xia" required careful consideration.

"So, you're Qi Xia's..." Hei Yang chose his words carefully, "...friend?"

"Friend? How could that be? He's my enemy!" Xiao Ran said. "Although we came from the same room... I really haven't joined forces with him. You have to believe me. He's the one planning the rebellion, and I'm here specifically to expose him!"

"From the same room...?"

Hei Yang finally realized that the woman before him was no ordinary person.

Teammates in Qi Xia's room were absolutely not worthless pieces; after all, he had plenty of time to select his team.

Having such a woman in the room—wouldn't it cause the entire group to split apart?

"Wait..." Hei Yang lowered his head and thought carefully for a moment...

Why insist on maintaining unity within the room?

What if Qi Xia wanted "division"?

Before everything was fully prepared, the biggest fear was that the room would be too united, allowing them to charge forward under Qi Xia's leadership and challenge the Shuang Long too early.

That would ruin Qi Xia's long-term plans completely.

So, before he was fully ready, someone in the room needed to be responsible for creating division.

Qi Xia needed a strong team for his own use, but he couldn't let it expose itself too soon.

Therefore, arranging a "divider" at this time was the best choice.

Hei Yang slowly stroked his chin, feeling that although this situation seemed absurd, it made perfect sense if it was Qi Xia's doing.

Even so... Hei Yang still had one major doubt.

That was—how did Qi Xia ensure that this woman survived until now and safely boarded the "Train"?

Given this woman's methods, experience, and scheming, protecting her would be no easy task.

Because she might end up getting herself killed.

Even if protected in secret, it could turn into a case of biting the hand that feeds her, like the saying "dog bites Lu Dongbin."

As long as she was a "participant," her chances of death increased by the second.

Hei Yang was glad his mission was to "kill Tian Niu," not to protect this woman—otherwise, he'd be letting down Bai Yang's guidance.

Now, it seemed like a contradictory situation: this woman saw Qi Xia as her mortal enemy, yet Qi Xia guaranteed that she would ultimately board the "Train."

Just thinking with his toes, he knew Qi Xia had a thousand ways to deal with her, especially since he'd witnessed Bai Yang's methods many times.

He could see through this woman's lies in an instant... so how could Bai Yang not?

Yet, she was still alive.

This meant he shouldn't kill her; instead, he should let her do what she was meant to do.

After all, a "rebellion" like this would be fully exposed in a few minutes; one informer wouldn't make a difference.

"So... what's your 'Hui Xiang'?" Hei Yang asked.

Hei Yang felt that if this woman could play a role, it had to be due to the uniqueness of her "Hui Xiang."

"'Hui Xiang'...?" Xiao Ran was stunned. "I don't think I have anything like that..."

Hei Yang nodded, confirming his suspicions.

This woman didn't know about her own "Hui Xiang," but Qi Xia certainly did; otherwise, he wouldn't have placed her in his room.

So, she was being used as a pawn without even realizing it.

"As expected of Bai Yang's style," Hei Yang murmured quietly.

Xiao Ran didn't catch Hei Yang's murmur and tentatively asked, "So... brother, do you have a grudge against Qi Xia too?"

"I... oh, yes, of course." Hei Yang nodded. "If you hadn't mentioned that name, I almost killed you. Now you're good—you've paid your way to live."

"Whew... you scared me to death..." Xiao Ran patted her chest and smiled with relief. "Brother, I felt something was off earlier... turns out you really misunderstood."

"Yes." Hei Yang nodded. "It's all clear now. For Qi Xia's sake, I won't kill you."

"Right, for our common enemy, Qi Xia!" Xiao Ran said with a laugh.

Hei Yang didn't respond, just smiled again.

Could someone with this level of cunning actually board the "Train"? What was he even worrying about?

Not to mention matching his own depth, even those numerous "rebel" teams wouldn't fall for her tricks.

Clever people aren't scary; it's the self-important ones who are.

Xiao Ran stepped forward and casually linked her arm with Hei Yang's. "But I really wasn't lying—he's called Qi Xia, and he's planning a rebellion. We need to notify Tian Long and Qing Long right away. Brother, can you take me there?"

"I..." Hei Yang's smile gradually turned chilling. He coldly pushed Xiao Ran's hand away and said softly, "Miss, I'm a bit busy. How about I just point you in the direction, and you go see Qing Long yourself?"

"I... go by myself?"

"Don't worry." Hei Yang nodded. "Qing Long is a good person—gentle, refined, and approachable. Just tell him whatever you need to say."

"Really...?" Xiao Ran asked doubtfully. "Is Qing Long your highest leader?"

"Yes." After saying that, Hei Yang turned around, pointed toward the distance behind him, and said to Xiao Ran, "Do you see that door at the very front?"

Xiao Ran stepped closer and looked carefully. "Mm-hmm...!"

The door was at the far end of the hallway, quite a distance away.

"You go knock on the door," Hei Yang said with a smile. "Qing Long is inside."

"Thank you so much... brother." Xiao Ran smiled at Hei Yang again. "If Qing Long gives any rewards, I'll find a way to share some with you."

"No need." Hei Yang patted Xiao Ran's shoulder. "I can't enjoy the rewards he gives—you keep them for yourself."

As they were talking, the door nearby opened, and several "Ren Ji Sheng Xiao" stepped out, as if they hadn't seen their teacher in the room and were about to go look for him.

They spotted Xiao Ran and Hei Yang at once, their expressions turning extremely complicated.

For a moment, they even forgot whether to call for "Tian Ji" to handle the "participant" boarding.

"Get back inside and close your eyes," Hei Yang said coldly. "This woman has to make it to Qing Long's room alive today."

The "Ren Ji Sheng Xiao" hesitated briefly, knowing Hei Yang was not someone to mess with, and quickly turned back, slamming the door shut.

Xiao Ran, seeing this, smiled even more happily. "Brother! You've really helped me out big time!"