From cannon fodder villain to superpowered queen

Bi Yao's heart sank suddenly, and a chill ran from the soles of her feet to the top of her head.

Jiang Ruiyuan's expression instantly turned serious, his thin lips pressed into a straight line, and a dangerous glint flashed in his deep eyes.

The handwriting on the letter was as red as blood, as if silently mocking their victory, or like an ominous premonition hanging over their heads, lingering there.

The cheers and applause around us seemed to be silenced with a single click, and an eerie silence filled the air, so oppressive that it was hard to breathe.

This sudden turn of events made those who were immersed in joy feel uneasy, and they all turned their attention to Bi Yao and Jiang Ruiyuan.

"What's going on? What happened?" some people in the crowd whispered.

"I don't know, their expressions seem a bit off..."

"Could it be that the remnants of the 'Deep Sea' are up to something again?"

Various speculations spread among the crowd, like seeds of unease that quickly took root and sprouted.

Bi Yao and Jiang Ruiyuan, however, remained surprisingly calm.

Instead of taking immediate action as usual, they quietly put away the letters and continued to accept everyone's congratulations.

This unusual behavior puzzled the forces secretly observing them.

They originally thought that Bi Yao and Jiang Ruiyuan would panic and even lose their composure, but they did not expect them to be so calm and collected.

"What exactly are they up to?" The "Black Snake" leader, hiding in the shadows, stared intently at Bi Yao and Jiang Ruiyuan with a gloomy face, his heart filled with doubt.

Night fell and the noise subsided.

Bi Yao and Jiang Ruiyuan returned to their residence, closed the door, and then took out the mysterious letter again.

"The game has only just begun..." Jiang Ruiyuan read the words from the letter again, his tone tinged with coldness.

Bi Yao walked to the window, gazing at the brightly lit city outside, a determined look flashing in her eyes.

"It seems we underestimated our opponent."

Jiang Ruiyuan walked to her side and gently took her hand. "We'll meet force with force, and we'll dam water with earth. Whoever dares to provoke us, we'll fight them to the bitter end!"

Bi Yao turned to look at him, a confident smile playing on her lips. "Then let them see that we're not to be trifled with!"

“First…” Bi Yao paused, “we need to find the person who sent the letter.”

Jiang Ruiyuan nodded, a glint of light flashing in his eyes. "I've already arranged for someone to investigate."

"Okay." Bi Yao took a deep breath. "I hope everything goes smoothly..." The intelligence network seemed to be disrupted by an invisible hand, and the originally clear structure became blurred.

Everyone I encountered was like a frightened bird, their eyes darting around, stammering, and not daring to utter a single word.

A once enthusiastic informant turned pale, his lips trembling, and he stammered out, "Don't...don't ask me...they...they'll kill me..." After saying that, he fled in panic, as if a demon was chasing him.

Another insider simply shut the door tightly, and no matter how much Bi Yao and Jiang Ruiyuan knocked, it was to no avail. A trembling figure could be faintly seen through the crack in the door.

"These guys are ruthless..." Jiang Ruiyuan clenched his fists, his knuckles cracking.

Bi Yao frowned, a sense of anxiety spreading through her.

"Time is running out. If this continues, we'll miss our chance!"

The wall clock ticked away, each tick like a blow to Bi Yao's heart, making her feel suffocated.

She paced back and forth in the room, almost stomping through the floorboards.

"Who is it? Who is behind this?"

Jiang Ruiyuan walked to her side and gently patted her shoulder.

"Yaoyao, calm down. We'll definitely find a breakthrough." He knew Bi Yao was under a lot of pressure, but she couldn't lose her composure.

Bi Yao took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down.

"I know, but... but I'm really worried..."

"Don't worry, I'm here." Jiang Ruiyuan said firmly, giving her a reassuring look.

Just then, Jiang Ruiyuan's phone suddenly vibrated.

He opened it and saw that it was an encrypted message.

After reading the message, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, revealing a meaningful smile.

"Perhaps... I know who to contact..."

Jiang Ruiyuan dialed an encrypted number, and a lazy voice came from the other end: "Oh, isn't this Young Master Jiang? What brings you here?" Jiang Ruiyuan chuckled: "Urgent matter, same old rules." Upon hearing this, the other party immediately perked up: "Alright, what are your orders!" This key figure, known in the underworld as "The Informant," was well-informed and had connections in both the legitimate and criminal worlds. He was a nobody whom Jiang Ruiyuan had helped in his early years, and now he had become his exclusive intelligence agent.

Jiang Ruiyuan hung up the phone, a confident smile curving his lips.

Those who are secretly obstructing them think they can trap them by blocking information?

How naive and young!

When the "Black Snake" leader received the news, he smashed his teacup to pieces: "What?! They actually contacted 'The Informer'?! How is that possible?!" He paced back and forth in a fit of rage, his previously confident demeanor instantly crumbling.

Looking at Jiang Ruiyuan's confident demeanor, Bi Yao's eyes were filled with surprise and admiration: "Ruiyuan, you're amazing! How did you do that?" Jiang Ruiyuan ruffled her hair and smiled: "It's nothing, just basic stuff, don't be too impressed."

The information provided by the "know-it-all" was like timely rain, instantly dispelling the gloom that had been hanging over their heads.

Based on intelligence, they carefully analyzed the opponent's movements and discovered a major flaw!

"Their funding chain... has such a huge loophole!" Bi Yao exclaimed, her eyes gleaming with excitement.

Jiang Ruiyuan could not hide his excitement and held Bi Yao's hand tightly: "Yao Yao, we're going to win!"

The mastermind hiding behind the scenes was now extremely anxious, vaguely sensing that things were developing in an uncontrollable direction.

"Could it be... that they've found out?" He was sweating profusely, his heart filled with fear.

Bi Yao and Jiang Ruiyuan quickly formulated an action plan, preparing to crush their opponents in one fell swoop.

They were eager to fight, full of fighting spirit, as if they could already see the dawn of victory.

However, at the crucial moment when they were about to take action, Jiang Ruiyuan suddenly stopped and his expression became serious.

He stared intently at the intelligence report in his hand, his voice low and menacing: "Something's not right... there's something wrong here..." Bi Yao's heart sank. "What is it?" Jiang Ruiyuan pointed to a detail in the intelligence report, his face growing increasingly grim: "This... might be a trap..." He looked at Bi Yao, a resolute glint in his eyes, "Yao Yao, we..."