Ocean Lords: Start Harvesting Double from Dice Rolls Chapter 687 - 341: Unconventional Ocean Court Member_2

"But... should the Ocean Court step into the city center's attack?"

Fang Yu found it baffling; wasn't the man before him a judge of the Ocean Court?

In fact, he had personally been caught in this incident and managed to save himself from the attackers.

Shouldn't he be the one to handle this case?

"Does the Ocean Court need to get involved?"

Upon hearing Fang Yu's question, Yan Yu let out a chuckle.

However, the smile quickly faded, replaced by an air of detachment.

Yan Yu stated coolly, "Whether the Ocean Court needs to intervene, what concern is that of mine?"

"If law enforcement needs to step in, let those dedicated to justice handle it. Don't come looking for me!"

Fang Yu was taken aback, a flicker of surprise in his eyes as he looked at Yan Yu.

He watched as Yan Yu prepared to depart.

But then, Yan Yu suddenly halted, let out a soft snort, and spoke in a low tone, "Never mind. Since you've informed me about the happenings in Lanyun Sea Country, I’ll offer you a piece of information in return."

"When I was poised to capture the enemy's Dragon Ship Level Spiritualists entirely, an individual from the shadows intervened to halt me."

"The aura of that person felt somewhat familiar, possibly originating from the West Qinghai Sea Region."

"You can investigate the Spiritualists from the West Qinghai Sea Region, to understand why they targeted you... or alternatively!"

His form began to dissipate, yet his voice still reached Fang Yu's ears with clarity: "Investigate who within Nanhui City maintains close ties with the West Qinghai Sea Region..."

"Who in Nanhui City has close connections to the West Qinghai Sea Region?"

Fang Yu mumbled, his expression shifting, but Yan Yu's figure had completely vanished, leaving Fang Yu unable to pursue any further questions.

"This fellow... he's truly an oddity within the Ocean Court..."

Standing nearby, Wang Yuanwei sighed, directing his gaze towards Yan Yu's departing form, and then commented.

Hearing Wang Yuanwei's remark, Fang Yu snapped back to the present, swiftly turning his attention to the corpses scattered nearby, eager to identify the assailant.

Yet, Fang Yu suddenly froze.

Because as his gaze fell upon a corpse, it remained utterly unchanged.

But the moment he focused on a specific corpse, it ignited fiercely, consumed by flames from the instant his eyes landed upon it.

In less than ten seconds, it was reduced entirely to ash.

"What is this?!"

Fang Yu was astonished.

"That is the Disintegration Spirit Curse!"

At that precise moment, a middle-aged man emerged from Sky Dome Technology's security contingent and addressed Fang Yu.

"The Disintegration Spirit Curse is a forbidden technique developed during the Spiritualist era, employed specifically when assassination attempts fail, ensuring the complete annihilation of corpses."

"Every spiritualist undertaking such a mission must first inscribe the Disintegration Spirit Curse upon themselves. Even in death, their bodies are rapidly incinerated, leaving no trace for those who dispatched them."

"There's no need to search further; all these bodies are identical. The moment anyone observes them, they will spontaneously combust, effectively severing any potential leads derived from the remains."

Noticing the middle-aged man, Fang Yu inquired with curiosity, "Who might this be..."

"Ah, I neglected introductions!"

Mr. Wang slapped his forehead, then gently guided the middle-aged man forward while stating, "This is the chief captain of Sky Dome Technology’s security detail, Brother Zhang Yu!"

"Captain Fang Yu!"

Zhang Yu offered a slight smile and a nod to Fang Yu.

"Thank you kindly, Brother Zhang Yu, for leading your team to our rescue!"

Looking at Zhang Yu before him, Fang Yu's face conveyed a deep sense of gratitude.

Although he possessed a high likelihood of extricating himself by revealing his full capabilities today.

Still, the timely arrival of assistance, which spared him from exposing his hand, was an immense kindness.

Responding to Fang Yu's words, Zhang Yu quickly waved his hands humbly, stating, "If Captain Fang Yu wishes to express thanks, please direct them to Engineer Wang. Had Engineer Wang not alerted us promptly, we would not have arrived so swiftly."

(Note: "Engineer" serves as a title of respect for professionals within enterprises, often extending to researchers, addressed as X Engineer. Naturally, Wang Yuanwei's colleagues would refer to him as Engineer Wang.)

Fang Yu turned to Wang Yuanwei with a touch of surprise, posing the question curiously:

"Mr. Wang, how did you ascertain that I was in peril?"

"Heh, that's quite a tale!"

Mr. Wang chuckled, then proceeded to narrate the preceding events to Fang Yu, recounting each detail.

It transpired that when Wang Yuanwei observed individuals discreetly tailing Fang Yu, he chose to follow them, thus staying close to Fang Yu.

Swiftly, Fang Yu reached the edifice situated beneath the Essence Feast, and as he approached the hall itself, he was promptly intercepted by two security personnel.

At this juncture, the events Wang Yuanwei witnessed mirrored precisely Fang Yu's own experience.

Yet, in the subsequent moments, the visions perceived by the two individuals diverged completely.

From Wang Yuanwei's vantage point, he observed someone within the nearby throng discreetly unfurling an Ocean Scripture, capitalizing on Fang Yu's distraction by the security personnel.

Not long after, Fang Yu turned and exited the Essence Feast establishment, murmuring to himself as he meandered into the distance.

A number of onlookers noticed Fang Yu speaking to thin air and, perceiving him as mentally unwell, instinctively steered clear.

It was only then that Wang Yuanwei grasped the potential reality: Fang Yu had likely already succumbed to some form of illusion.

Upon this realization, Mr. Wang was consumed by intense anxiety, yet he dared not approach rashly.

He harbored the fear of being ensnared by the same illusion alongside Fang Yu, jeopardizing his own safety while failing to effect a rescue.

Confronted with his solitary and vulnerable state, Wang Yuanwei promptly contacted Zhang Yu, imploring him to swiftly dispatch Sky Dome Technology's security contingent to extricate Fang Yu.

The unfolding events depicted Fang Yu progressively retreating from the city's core, venturing into an derelict industrial site on the outskirts, where he was abruptly ambushed, only to subsequently break free from the illusory trap...

"So, I was ensnared immediately after encountering the security guards?"

"There was no manager... it was all a fabrication conjured by the Ocean Scripture?"

Fang Yu mused aloud, his brow furrowed, his voice soft.

Hearing Fang Yu's inquiry, Mr. Wang appeared momentarily perplexed. "What manager are you referring to?"

"It's nothing,"

Fang Yu replied, shaking his head.

Given that he was targeted outside the Essence Feast corporate building, was someone within Essence Feast covertly employing their abilities against him?

However, this line of reasoning might not be entirely accurate.

According to Wang Yuanwei’s account, his pursuers had set their sights on him even before his arrival at Sky Dome Technology.

At Sky Dome Technology, no action was taken, possibly because the adversaries were not yet fully prepared.

Their subsequent move at Essence Feast did not necessarily implicate the establishment itself; it was highly probable they had meticulously orchestrated an ambush by that juncture.

Acknowledging this, Fang Yu knitted his brows.

His immediate inclination was to proceed to Essence Feast for a personal inspection.

Yet, before he could act, Ocean Court Law Enforcers swiftly arrived, apparently alerted by residual energy fluctuations in the vicinity.

While their response was prompt, they had indeed missed the opportune moment of the attack.

Observing the circumstances, Fang Yu could only offer a resigned shake of his head and proceed to cooperate with the Ocean Court Law Enforcers, providing a concise explanation of the incident.

When relaying information concerning Yan Yu, Fang Yu exhibited a brief hesitation before deciding to mention him.

He deliberately omitted Yan Yu's subsequent inquiries, stating only that Yan Yu had chanced upon the scene and intervened to save him.

This approach served a dual purpose: firstly, to ascertain if Yan Yu was indeed an Ocean Court judge, as his conduct had scarcely aligned with that of a typical Ocean Court operative; and secondly, the potent energy signatures released by his assailants had been detected by the Ocean Court's Alchemy Divine Artifact, making a truthful account essential for explaining his survival.

To Fang Yu's surprise, upon hearing Yan Yu's name mentioned by the Ocean Court Law Enforcers, a subtle look of disdain flickered across their faces.

Nevertheless, considering Yan Yu's standing as at least a judge-level member of the Ocean Court, the Law Enforcers maintained their composure despite their evident contempt, electing to remain silent. They simply acknowledged Fang Yu's statement, pledged to enhance surveillance and intensify their investigation to promptly resolve the matter.

Following their departure from the Ocean Court Office, Fang Yu, Wang Yuanwei, and the others found that the night had already deepened.

Gazing at the gradually extinguishing lights within the Essence Feast building, Fang Yu could only sigh.

It appeared that the current day was not auspicious; he resolved to retreat, recalibrate overnight, and resume his investigation of Essence Feast the following morning.