Rebirth of the Scumbag and the Retribution of the White Lotus

The black-robed man's words echoed in the empty space, as if still ringing in their ears. Zhao Shufang and Lu Lingyuan stood there in silence, their gazes filled with wariness and unease. The conversation just now seemed to have unraveled an unfathomable mystery, and within this mystery lay a greater danger.

"What does he mean?" Zhao Shufang's voice was low and hoarse, as if she was asking herself and Lu Lingyuan.

Lu Lingyuan didn't respond immediately. His gaze fixed on the direction the black-robed figure had vanished, a heart filled with doubt. "What on earth does he know?" he muttered, his tone tinged with endless confusion. "Who exactly is the 'Dominator'? Why would he want to overthrow the existing order?"

"I don't know." Zhao Shufang shook her head slightly, a trace of fatigue flashing in her eyes. "But I know that we have no way out."

She looked down at the faintly glowing talisman in her hand. Her fingertips gently touched it, and she felt a powerful force coursing through it. It was an invisible force, as if constantly forcing her to make a choice. It became increasingly clear to her that the path before her was no longer just about her own fate, but about the fate of the entire world.

Lu Lingyuan finally turned around and looked at Zhao Shufang, his eyes filled with determination: "No matter what the black-robed man says, we must find the answer, find the 'master', and uncover the truth of all this."

"You're right." Zhao Shufang took a deep breath and nodded. "But we can't act blindly anymore. Every action, every choice, could lead us deeper into trouble."

Lu Lingyuan looked into her eyes, his gaze softening. "Are you scared?"

Zhao Shufang didn't answer immediately, instead gazing at the blurry scene in the distance. It seemed shrouded by an invisible veil, leaving her with an indescribable sense of oppression. She knew there was more to this than meets the eye. An irresistible force constantly urged her forward, yet deep within her heart, she was filled with hesitation and uncertainty.

"I'm afraid," she finally said, her voice low. "But I know that if I stop, I'll be swallowed by this power."

Lu Lingyuan sighed softly and patted her shoulder. "Let's go on together, no matter what lies ahead."

Zhao Shufang looked up at his determined eyes, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart. "Thank you, Ling Yuan."

"You're welcome." Lu Lingyuan smiled slightly, "We are teammates, aren't we?"

The two stared at each other for a moment, then turned in unison, heading off into the darkness beyond. The darkness seemed like an endless abyss, swallowing up all light, but they had no choice. Every step ahead was uncertain, every path dangerous. Yet, they both knew that only by continuing on could they uncover the truth within this darkness.

After walking for a while, Zhao Shufang suddenly stopped and looked back at Lu Lingyuan. "Lingyuan, maybe we should find someone and ask his opinion on this matter."

"Who are you looking for?" Lu Lingyuan asked, his eyes still alert.

"Professor Xu," Zhao Shufang said, "he knows more about these things than we do. Perhaps he can give us some clues."

"Professor Xu?" Lu Lingyuan seemed to be lost in thought. "Is he the expert we met during our previous investigation?"

"Yes." Zhao Shufang nodded. "He once mentioned some strange things. Although he didn't say it explicitly at the time, he obviously knew something we didn't."

"Okay, then let's go find him." Lu Lingyuan made the decision immediately without hesitation.

The two began a new journey with a clear and determined goal - Professor Xu might be the key to solving all the mysteries. Although the road is still full of uncertainty, at least now they know where they are going.

Professor Xu lived in the suburbs of the city, where the environment was quiet and away from the hustle and bustle. The two of them didn't say much during the journey, and the atmosphere remained silent and solemn. Only when they arrived at Professor Xu's residence did Zhao Shufang gently knock on the door.

Soon, the door slowly opened, and Professor Xu appeared at the doorway. Seeing Zhao Shufang and Lu Lingyuan, he was slightly startled, then nodded. "What's the matter with you guys coming to see me?"

"Professor, we have some questions for you," Zhao Shufang said directly. "Can you provide any clues about our recent investigation?"

Professor Xu looked at the two of them, a complex expression on his face. He was silent for a moment, as if weighing something, then nodded: "Come in."

They entered Professor Xu's study, which was filled with various books and materials. Professor Xu gestured for them to sit down, then he himself sat down at the table and spoke slowly, "Your investigation has touched upon very deep areas. I can't fully answer your questions, but there are some things you must know."

Zhao Shufang and Lu Lingyuan exchanged glances, feeling a surge of nervousness. They knew Professor Xu's words meant they were about to hear a much bigger secret.

"The 'black-robed man' you're investigating is no ordinary person." Professor Xu's voice was low, as if recounting a distant story. "The power he represents is beyond our comprehension. He is... a member of a certain organization."

"Organization?" Zhao Shufang asked, her tone full of doubt. "What kind of organization?"

Professor Xu took a deep breath, as if searching for the right words to describe this disturbing existence. "I've heard of this organization before, but I didn't pay much attention to it back then. Only now do I realize that its influence far exceeds my previous imagination. Its goal isn't just to gain power or wealth, but... they want to completely change the world."

Zhao Shufang and Lu Lingyuan's heartbeats suddenly accelerated, as if they felt the huge pressure hidden in the air.

"This organization's ultimate goal is to disrupt the existing world order by manipulating fate and establishing what they consider to be an 'ideal' world." Professor Xu's voice trailed off. "And that 'black-robed man' is one of the key figures in this organization."

"An ideal world?" Lu Lingyuan muttered to himself, "Do they want to control the entire world?"

"More precisely, it's about controlling the fate of humanity." Professor Xu's eyes flickered with deep worry. "They believe that only by controlling the fate of everyone can they truly achieve their so-called 'ideal.'"

Zhao Shufang's heart grew heavier as she finally understood that this seemingly simple investigation had far exceeded her expectations. And next, she would have to face not only the black-robed man, but even an entire unknown abyss.