Are you stupid? I am the villain behind the scenes

"He has a secret laboratory where he is conducting an unspeakable experiment." Having said this, Qing Yuan paused and observed the expressions of the three people opposite him.

Seeing that they remained calm, he continued, "You all know about this, right?"

Hua Xi replied: "I know, I've been there before."

Qing Yuan nodded, "Since you already know, I won't go into details about the experiment. The important thing now is that this experiment is about to succeed."

Without asking any questions, Qing Yuan continued, his expression becoming serious, "If left alone, once the experiment succeeds, Chief Li will gain a powerful force beyond this world and achieve immortality. But he has no control over this power. If he loses control, the entire Xuanzhou and even the entire world will be destroyed in his hands, and no one can stop him."

After these words were spoken, the three of them fell silent, seemingly digesting this shocking news.

None of them doubted Qing Yuan's words. After all, he had no reason to lie to them.

So that's why. No wonder Li Qingchi kept it a secret from everyone and was determined to push forward this experiment at all costs.

There is no one who does not yearn to be powerful, but Li Qingchi's approach is too cruel and extreme.

While the three were still immersed in this huge shock, Qing Yuan spoke again: "The reason I told you is that I hope you can stop Chief Li before the experiment succeeds."

Hua Xi reacted, frowned, stared at Qing Yuan, and raised the question in his mind: "Since you knew the dangers of the experiment, why didn't you stop it yourself?"

In Hua Xi's opinion, as the strongest person in Xuanzhou, it should not be difficult for Qing Yuan to stop Li Qingchi.

Qing Yuan smiled bitterly, "You are still young, you may not know."

Then he stretched out his right foot and slowly lifted up his trouser leg, revealing a black ring similar to handcuffs at his ankle.

"See this anklet? Because of it, I cannot leave this academy. Otherwise, the family will get the news immediately and find out that I went out without permission. Then they will suspect that I am going to harm their family. In serious cases, they will press the switch and I will die."

Even if a strong person does nothing, he will be feared by others, and Qing Yuan is such a person.

Although he clearly stated that he had no interest in the aristocratic families, they were still wary of him.

"In short, my life is in their hands, so I am destined not to stop Chief Li's experiment myself. But you are different, you still have a chance."

Qing Yuan looked at the three people in front of him eagerly.

Hua Xi frowned and stared at the black ring. "Have you ever tried to remove this anklet?"

"I've tried, but it's useless. In order to restrict me, the aristocratic family specially hired an expert to build this thing. It is extremely sturdy. I have tried various methods but cannot open it." Qing Yuan's tone was full of helplessness.

In fact, he never tried it.

Why tear it down? He doesn't want to deal with the noble families over this matter.

Since Qing Yuan said so, Hua Xi didn't say anything else.

Hua Xi didn’t think she could dismantle something that even Qing Yuan couldn’t.

Her eyes moved away from the ring and fell on the teacup that Qing Yuan had placed in front of her.

The tea that was steaming just now has now turned completely cold, just like her mood.

Even if they knew the reason why Li Qingchi was doing the experiment, what would it matter? Hua Chaochao was in his hands, so they couldn't act rashly.

The world needs to be saved, and Hua Chaochao also needs to be saved.

There must be a way to have the best of both worlds, Hua Xi thought silently in her heart.

Ji Xianchen, like Hua Xi, was thinking about a solution, but Yi Mu, on the other hand, was staring at Qing Yuan's face, seemingly thinking about something.

There was an unconcealed gaze on his face, which Qing Yuan could hardly ignore, so he couldn't help but ask, "Is there anything else you don't understand?"

"No." Yi Mu replied, "I just saw that you look a lot like someone."

Qing Yuan's heart moved, he clenched his hand and then released it, and asked casually: "Really, who?"

Yi Mu did not answer, but asked: "Are you from Xuanzhou?"

Qing Yuan was slightly startled, "I am not from Xuanzhou."

The unexpected answer attracted the attention of Hua Xi and Ji Xianchen, who were immersed in thought, and they looked at Qing Yuan.

Dean Qingyuan is not from Xuanzhou.

When Yi Mu heard Qing Yuan say that he was not from Xuanzhou, he understood in his heart that he might have some blood relationship with his master.

Because they have similar eyebrows.

But Hua Xi and Ji Xianchen didn't know this and still looked at Qing Yuan with confusion in their eyes.

Facing the two people's puzzled gazes, Qing Yuan sighed softly and explained: "You are right, I am indeed from Lotus Island."

After all, 99.9 percent of martial artists in this world are either from Xuanzhou or from Lotus Island.

Of course, there are martial artists in other places as well, but very few of them can survive.

During the growth process, martial artists will experience a stage where their internal Qi surges. If it is not properly guided, it is easy for the Qi to run wild and eventually lead to the body exploding and death.

Therefore, a martial artist at this stage needs an experienced martial artist by his side to help guide his breath and organize his meridians.

This is also the reason why few people leave Xuanzhou and Lianhua Island. After all, no one can guarantee that they will not suddenly encounter this critical stage outside.

Those martial artists who ran outside had all passed this stage without exception and did not have to worry about their lives being in danger.

This was the first time Qing Yuan talked about his origins in the decades since he came to Xuanzhou, because no one had ever questioned that he was not from Xuanzhou. Since no one asked, he naturally would not bring it up on his own initiative when he had nothing to do.

Even if someone asked, he would probably say that he was from Xuanzhou.

However, the reason for admitting it this time is a special case.

It is obvious that this man named "Yi Mu" has been to Lotus Island and has seen Qing Ming, so he asked if he was from Xuanzhou as a test.

In this situation, he could only tell the truth because he knew he couldn't hide it. As long as Yi Mu went to Lotus Island and asked around, he would be able to find out the truth.

So there was no need to lie, especially since he now had to establish a credible image.

"Although I was born on Lotus Island, I have lived here for a long time. What I tell you is my true feelings. The survival of Xuanzhou depends on you." Qing Yuan said earnestly.

Even without these words, Hua Xi and Ji Xianchen would not doubt Qing Yuan's intentions.

For the same reason, Qing Yuan had no need to lie to them.

Seeing that the two had no intention of asking further questions, Qing Yuan said, "Time is tight, so I won't waste your time. If you have any questions later, feel free to ask me."

Hua Xi and Ji Xianchen nodded solemnly, stood up, bowed slightly to Qing Yuan, then turned and walked towards the door.

Yi Mu was a step slower. Just as he was about to leave, Qing Yuan suddenly stopped him and said, "Don't leave yet. I have something else to say to you alone."

Yi Mu paused, sat back, nodded to Hua Xi who was looking over, and motioned her to go down first and he would be there soon.

So Hua Xi and Ji Xianchen left the office first, leaving Yi Mu and Qing Yuan facing each other.