In the dark of night, the shadows of the trees at the Academy of Esoterics swayed gently as Lin Mengmeng and Jiang Hanting quietly made their way along the forested path of the academy. The surrounding silence sharply contrasted with the unease in their hearts. Along the way, Lin Mengmeng's thoughts raced, and the light of her Esoteric abilities flickered faintly at her fingertips, as if in sync with the turmoil in her heart.
Jiang Hanting remained composed as usual, but a hint of vigilance flashed in his eyes from time to time. His deep voice broke the silence of the night: "We need to be careful. Zhou Xiongwu's gaze may already be fixed on us."
Lin Mengmeng nodded gently, feeling an indescribable sense of tension in her heart. She knew that ever since exposing Zhou Xiongwu's conspiracy, they had been in a dangerous situation.
"We need to find more evidence, but we also can't give them any opportunity," Lin Mengmeng's voice was as soft as a mosquito's whisper, revealing her worry.
Jiang Hanting gently touched her head, trying to comfort her: "Don't worry, as long as we are careful, they can't do anything to us."
Lin Mengmeng's eyes lit up slightly, and Jiang Hanting's rare gentle gesture gave her a little strength. She took a deep breath, trying to calm her emotions. Even if she had a lot of anxiety and panic inside, now is not the time to back down.
"How should we proceed?" Lin Mengmeng asked, her voice still somewhat weak but with a hint of determination.
Jiang Hanting replied slowly, "We need to be more careful in gathering information, trying not to attract attention as much as possible. Zhou Xiongwu's people won't easily expose themselves, so we need to act like shadows as well."
They continued along the path, with the trees casting shadows in the moonlight, making the whole campus appear even more tranquil and mysterious. Lin Mengmeng glanced around from time to time, as if searching for something.
"Do you think they might have noticed us already?" Lin Mengmeng asked in a low voice, her brow slightly furrowed.
Jiang Hanting stopped, turned to face her, and said seriously, "It's possible. But no matter what, we can't back down. As long as we are careful, they won't be able to easily find us."
Lin Mengmeng nodded, her face showing a determined expression. Although her heart was still trembling, she knew this was a battle that had to be faced. Walking side by side with Jiang Hanting in the night, their shadows overlapped, as if in this silent night, they were each other's only support and reliance.
Suddenly, a sound of footsteps broke the conversation between the two. A dark figure flashed out from the bushes and quickly approached them. Jiang Hanting's figure swayed, immediately assuming a fighting stance, with a cold gleam in his eyes.
The dark figure stopped not far away, causing Lin Mengmeng's heart to skip a beat. In the moonlight, the person's figure was revealed to be Li Hongwen.
"What's wrong? Why so nervous?" Li Hongwen looked at Jiang Hanting with a playful expression. "Are you being too sensitive?"
Jiang Hanting's gaze softened slightly, but he remained cautious. "Li Hongwen, what are you doing here at this time?"
Li Hongwen looked at them seriously: "I just learned from the higher-ups at the academy that there is reliable information indicating that Zhou Xiongwu's organization is closely monitoring our movements. They may have already infiltrated the academy to some extent."
Lin Mengmeng's expression appeared somewhat panicked: "Infiltrated? How is that possible?" Her voice trembled slightly, showing her unease and fear.
Jiang Hanting frowned and asked in a deep voice, "Do you have definite intelligence? We need to know their specific actions."
Li Hongwen nodded, "We are still unclear about the specific details, but the academy has already started an internal investigation. Right now, the most important thing is for us to be more careful and avoid exposing more."
"What should we do?" Lin Mengmeng asked urgently, her eyes filled with a desire for answers.
"From now on, we should minimize our public appearances and try to avoid attracting attention. At the same time, we need to strengthen our defenses and be prepared to deal with potential dangers at any time," Jiang Hanting said firmly, showing his decisiveness and composure.
Li Hongwen added, "I will continue to pay attention to the situation within the academy, and once there is new information, I will notify you immediately."
Jiang Hanting nodded, his attitude serious: "Good, we must stay in touch and support each other at all times."
With Li Hongwen gone, Lin Mengmeng and Jiang Hanting returned to the dormitory. Lin Mengmeng sat on the sofa, flipping through a book, but her mind was clearly not on the words. Jiang Hanting sat at the desk, frowning, contemplating the next plan.
After a while, Jiang Hanting broke the silence: "Mengmeng, your Esoteric is very special. If you encounter danger, remember to protect yourself."
Lin Mengmeng replied softly, "But I am more worried about the safety of the school and Senior Jiang."
Jiang Hanting turned around, looking directly at her, "Don't worry about me, I will take care of myself. What we need to do now is to ensure that all of this does not disrupt our lives and studies."
Lin Mengmeng nodded, took a deep breath, and tried to dispel the unease in her heart: "You're right, we can't let them affect us. I will work harder to improve my Esoteric."
Jiang Hanting stood up and gently patted her shoulder: "Okay, tomorrow I will go to the library with you, and we can quietly plan our next move there."
The next day, they sat in the corner of the library as usual, surrounded by dense bookshelves and a quiet atmosphere. Lin Mengmeng flipped through books and took notes in her notebook. Jiang Hanting focused on studying a map, his brow furrowed from time to time, indicating that he was pondering a difficult problem.
"Do you think Zhou Xiongwu has any plans?" Lin Mengmeng suddenly asked, her voice tinged with worry.
Jiang Hanting Putting down the map, he looked at her seriously: "His purpose is still unclear, but it is very likely related to his past research. We need more information to make a judgment."
Lin Mengmeng nodded: "I found some records about ancient Esoteric practitioners in this book. Perhaps we can find some clues from it."
Jiang Hanting walked over and looked down at the book in her hand: "This is a good idea. The knowledge of ancient Esoteric practitioners may be helpful to us."
They studied together, exchanging their thoughts from time to time. In this calm and focused atmosphere, Lin Mengmeng felt her mood gradually calming down. She appreciated Jiang Hanting's profound and calm analysis of the problem, which made her feel a little more at ease.
As time passed, the light in the library gradually dimmed. Lin Mengmeng glanced out the window and saw that it was already evening. She stood up, stretched, and said, "It looks like we'll have to stop for today and continue tomorrow."
Jiang Hanting nodded, his eyes showing fatigue but also determination. "Yes, we need to stay energized to deal with whatever may happen next."
They packed up together and left the library. In the night, the two figures walked slowly in the campus.
Jiang Hanting smiled slightly, showing a rare tenderness: "I should thank you too. Your observations and ideas always bring me new inspiration."
They walked back to their respective dormitories, each with the other's image in their hearts. In the night, the tranquility of the academy contrasted sharply with the storm in their hearts.
In Lin Mengmeng's dormitory, the dim desk lamp cast a soft light, illuminating her solemn face. She sat at the desk, tightly holding the book about Esoteric, her brow slightly furrowed as if each page carried important secrets. Her breathing was light, and each page turn accompanied her thirst for the truth.
Suddenly, her phone vibrated on the table, breaking the quietness of the dormitory. She quickly picked up the phone and saw a message from Jiang Hanting, which brought her a sense of comfort. She quickly typed a reply on the keyboard, with a slight smile on her lips, showing her trust and reliance on Jiang Hanting.
The next day, in a corner of the library, Lin Mengmeng and Jiang Hanting sat together, surrounded by various books and notes. Their faces were filled with seriousness and concentration, as if the whole world had disappeared into these materials.
Jiang Hanting opened a document and said seriously, "This is what I found last night, about Zhou Xiongwu's recent activities. We need to analyze this data carefully."
Lin Mengmeng nodded, her voice still somewhat soft, "We need to figure out their next plan. That way we can prepare in advance and stop them."
The two of them buried themselves in the data. Jiang Hanting's brow furrowed as he rapidly analyzed and reasoned through each page. Lin Mengmeng delicately flicked through the book with her slender fingers, her gaze focused and determined. Despite her inner fear, her desire to uncover the truth propelled her beyond her own apprehension.
"Here it mentions a possible location for the experimental base," Jiang Hanting pointed to a passage in the document. "We need to further confirm the authenticity of this information."
Lin Mengmeng approached and carefully read the passage, her hands trembling lightly. She understood that this could be a major breakthrough: "If this is true, then we can..."
"Yes, we may be able to expose their conspiracy," Jiang Hanting added, his voice firm and calm.
They continued to discuss in depth, exchanging opinions from time to time. Under the guidance of Jiang Hanting, Lin Mengmeng gradually let go of the tension in her heart and began to actively participate in the discussion, putting forward her own views and ideas.
"The pattern here is very similar to the previous incidents," Lin Mengmeng pointed to a piece of data, her voice becoming more confident, "They seem to be repeating the same strategy."
Jiang Hanting approached a little closer, carefully examining the part she pointed out, then nodded in agreement: "You're right, this discovery is very important. They do have a fixed pattern of action. If we can predict their next move, it's possible to take the initiative."
In the next few days, Lin Mengmeng and Jiang Hanting were busy with their own tasks. Lin Mengmeng delved into the study of ancient texts, while Jiang Hanting shuttled between the academy and the city, searching for clues related to the Zhou Xiongwu project.
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