The Seventh Base

Chapter 1061: Chapter 120: Probing Memories?

Not to mention Delon and others, even the other branches of the Lin family were also looking at Lin Jian.

They all agreed that Lin Jian was the most suspicious person.

Below, those who were not cultivating on the stone pillar also had odd expressions, looking at the eerie atmosphere in the air, they certainly understood the reason why.

The ancient book disappeared, and the person who took the book is very likely one of them.

Now, Delon from Saint Tiya Star suspects that Lin Jian took it.

Lin Jian frowned, his gaze swept over the other members of the Lin family, and he asked, “Did any of you get it?”

A few people looked at each other and shook their heads.

“If it were taken, the people of the Lin family would protect him to get out together, no one could seize it.” Lin Jian said, pondering whether it was one of them who took it and didn’t dare to admit it.

A few people also frowned. Although Lin Jian was the core of the Lin family and the first of the younger generation, they weren’t entirely united.

Lin Jian’s questioning made them feel as though he was distancing himself or testing them. Either possibility made them uncomfortable.

Obviously, even now, the people of the Lin family were mutually suspicious and distrustful.

“Stop pretending.” Delon said, “If you took it, admit it openly, do not tarnish the name of the Old Royal Family’s descendants. Lin Jian, apart from you, who else could have taken the ancient book?”

Everyone around turned their gaze to Lin Jian, suspecting him of acting.

In one direction, Xu Mo also looked at Lin Jian. This situation was ‘very interesting’, no one could trust anyone, and nobody believed what others said.

You can’t wash it clean.

“Zero.” Xu Mo’s gaze was on Lin Jian, but his spiritual power was communicating with Zero.

“I took it.” The voice of Zero sounded in his mind.

“……”

Xu Mo’s mind was somewhat confused by Zero’s straightforward confession.

It was certainly a good thing that Zero took it, but why did Zero take it?

Xu Mo’s heart surged with intense waves, the significance of Zero obtaining the Book of Enlightenment could be extraordinary.

This ancient book was left here by the Lin family of the Old Royal Family, inside the Holy Land Gate was the territory of the Old Royal Family, many Lin family members were present, including the top figure Lin Jian. Yet in such circumstances, they did not compete against Zero.

The Book of Enlightenment, was taken by Zero.

If this was all, then it might have been a coincidence.

But when linking it to Zero’s previous reactions, her familiarity with this place, the accumulation of these coincidences, then, it was no longer a coincidence.

Considering the possibility he speculated before could be true, Xu Mo’s heart was very unsettled.

Zero, Lin.

The Silver Star Empire’s Royal Family, who has ruled the known universe for tens of thousands of years, the Lin family.

Zero, a descendant of the Lin family?

Moreover, she won against Lin Jian in this struggle, what does this imply?

Is the old witch playing such a big game? What kind of disciple has she brought to Byron Star?

However, these thoughts only flashed by, and Xu Mo quickly suppressed them, temporarily not thinking about it.

The current priority is that Zero got the Book of Enlightenment, how can she leave safely without being suspected?

The Book of Enlightenment is of significant importance, and not mentioning its intrinsic value, just the fact that Zero got the Book of Enlightenment is enough to cause a huge stir in the outside world. Once leaked, it will surely provoke powers that they cannot resist to appear.

So, Zero obtaining the Book of Enlightenment can absolutely not be disclosed in the slightest, nor should it arouse any suspicion from others.

Fortunately, now no one would actually suspect Zero, after all, Zero has always been very quiet, with almost no presence.

“Do not disclose this matter to anyone.” Xu Mo communicated with Zero.

“Hmm.” Zero also understood, at this moment she felt strange, contemplating a question, why was she the one who got it?

What exactly did mom and Master Qiong hide from her?

Who is her dad?

“Do not overthink it, watch over Lin Jian, forget you got it, just assume Lin Jian got it.” Xu Mo said, his figure moved forward a bit, as if approaching Lin Jian’s direction.

The most convincing performance is to deceive oneself.

Therefore, he let Zero forget she took it.

Now, they couldn’t run.

If they ran, they would immediately become the main suspects.

Xu Mo’s movement was small, but it drew attention, and suddenly others in different directions also moved, getting closer to where Lin Jian was.

Close to Xu Mo were people of the Kales Empire led by Lonco and Transcendents of the Republic led by Heath O’Brien. Both Lonco and Heath glanced at Xu Mo.

This guy’s ambition isn’t small; he even wants to fight for that ancient book.

Trying to snatch the ancient book from Lin Jian won’t be easy.

Lin Jian saw everyone’s actions and frowned deeper and deeper. If he had taken it, so be it, but he didn’t.

But in this situation, there’s no way to prove oneself.

The person who took it will certainly say they didn’t, so how do you prove you didn’t take it?

You can’t prove it.

The key is, the person who truly took the ancient book is right among the crowd, but no one knows who it is.

“I’ll only say this once, I did not take the ancient book. The person who has it knows in their heart. The Lin family possesses the ability to peer into memories. If anyone who was cultivating at the Energy Stone Pillar just now lets me take a look, I’ll know who took it.” Lin Jian spoke assertively, facing the arrival of everyone without fear, his tone coldly indifferent.

Upon hearing Lin Jian’s words, a strange look crossed people’s faces. While this ability is useful, who would let Lin Jian peer into their memories?

No one would agree.

And the results of the peering would only be known by Lin Jian himself; what if he’s the one calling thief to catch a thief?

“As it happens, we also have instruments that can detect thoughts. Why don’t you try first?” a Transcendent from the Coriade Star Domain said, looking at Lin Jian.

Lin Jian glanced at the other party, his eyes suddenly revealing a hint of murderous intent. He stepped forward directly toward the other party, saying, “In that case, let’s start with you first.”

One by one, it’ll become clear who has it.

“Boom.”

A dull sound echoed as the energy on Lin Jian’s body fiercely erupted, instantly forming an extremely terrifying Source Power Storm centered on his body.

“What domineering Source Power,” thought Xu Mo, sensing the Source Power Storm on Lin Jian.

Those around also focused on his actions. Lin Jian had directly made a move against someone.

The Transcendent from the Coriade Star Domain was no ordinary person; someone who could occupy an Energy Stone Pillar undoubtedly had formidable strength. His Armor transformed, bristling with sharp blades.

“Buzz.” A strong light burst forth, and like a silver lightning bolt, he charged toward Lin Jian at a breathtaking speed.

Lin Jian extended his left hand, and with a dull sound, the Source Power Storm ahead seemed to twist, while he launched a spiritual power attack. In that instant, the Transcendent from the Coriade Star Domain felt as if he had fallen into a twisted space-time, sucked in by a terrifying pulling force.

“Spiritual Domain,” a thought flashed through his mind, and a voice directly resonated: “Did you take it?”

This voice was extremely domineering; he seemed to see the silhouette of Lin Jian projecting directly into his mind.

“Get out.”

The Transcendent from the Coriade Star Domain shouted loudly, his Armor becoming even more radiant. The blades on the Armor suddenly emitted beams of strong light, slashing outward like a sharp energy blade.

A strong light erupted from Lin Jian’s body as he mercilessly threw a punch forward, striking directly on that radiant and domineering energy blade light, shattering it with sheer force, the glare dazzling as the punch carried a terrifying energy storm forward.

“Boom.”

His opponent’s Armor was cracked and dented, suffering severe damage, and he was blown away. The Transcendent from the Coriade Star Domain attempted to retreat, but a terrifying energy storm enveloped his body, preventing his withdrawal. The horrifying vortex pulled him back in.

The Armor on the Transcendent from the Coriade Star Domain changed again, with blades to cut through energy appearing, attempting to slice open the vortex storm to escape Lin Jian’s Spiritual Domain.

“Boom…” His spiritual power was once more invaded, hearing a domineering voice in his mind: “Come over.”

As this voice fell, Lin Jian extended his hand, and suddenly the Transcendent from the Coriade Star Domain, unable to resist, flew toward him. Under the pull of the vortex storm, he flew directly in front of Lin Jian and was seized by the opponent’s left hand.

Lin Jian’s gaze was extremely terrifying as it locked onto the other party. His formidable spiritual power made the other feel suffocated. Xu Mo sensed the opponent’s Spiritual Domain; it seemed Lin Jian was near stepping into the Skywalker Realm.

The Transcendent from the Coriade Star Domain was also a top figure, yet he was crushed. At the moment, he seemed to be undergoing spiritual power judgment.

Suddenly, another Transcendent from the Coriade Star Domain stepped forward, his Mechanical Armor radiating strong light, exuding an incredibly sharp aura.

But behind Lin Jian, quite a few people also stepped forward, their Source Power fiercely erupting, forming a faint stance of confrontation.

“I don’t think it’s you either.”

Lin Jian’s gaze returned to normal as he swung his arm, tossing the other aside. Then he turned his gaze, surveying the surrounding crowd and said, “Since no one knows who has it and no one is stepping forward to admit it, let’s do it one by one then.”

“Everyone who was cultivating at the Energy Stone Pillar earlier, none of you are allowed to leave here.”

Lin Jian’s voice was sharp as he scanned the surroundings, extremely assertive.

Since everyone suspects he took it and no one can prove who did, there’s only one way.

Peer into memories one by one, denial won’t work.

Everyone around frowned, although they hadn’t taken the ancient book, the method of peering into memories was something they could not accept. The people here are not ones who would accept it easily.

Like Heath O’Brien, son of the O’Brian Republic’s Leader, and Lonco, a Prince of the Kales Empire; everyone else had extraordinary identities. Who would accept having their memories peered into? It felt like a humiliating judgment.

Xu Mo also showed a hint of strange color; clearly, he wouldn’t accept it either.

However, given the current situation, it seems it won’t be easy to retreat unscathed.

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