System Prompt: [Skill Sync Complete.] [Phantom Protocols: Shadow Operative Lv.1 Active.] [Aura Suppression - ON] [Stealth Kill Probability +40%] [Combat Reflex Boost Lv.2] [Wife's Suspicion Level: 41% → 34%] [Affection: 21% → 29%]
Warning: Wu Gang is monitoring your movements. Engage or deceive?
The night hadn't fully lifted. Rain licked the pavement outside the Wu compound like a whisper of oncoming chaos. Inside the master suite, Li Tian stood by the window, half-dressed, eyes hard with calculation.
Behind him, Yanyu stirred from the silk-covered bed. She didn't speak immediately—her gaze lingered on his exposed back, tracing the lean, defined muscles still marked by bruises from the fight.
She remembered the way he moved—silent, lethal, almost inhuman.
"You're not the man I married," she finally said.
Li Tian didn't turn. "No. I'm not."
Silence thickened between them like fog. Then—
Ding! [New Mission Triggered: "Bait the Snake"] Objective: Expose Wu Gang without alerting his allies. Reward: [Ghost Step Lv.1] Penalty: Loss of stealth system upgrade.
He moved to his closet, sliding open a hidden drawer behind the shelves. Inside lay a burner phone, a folded blade, and a small thumb drive.
"You should go to the company today," he said. "Act normal. Smile. Make him think nothing has changed."
Yanyu narrowed her eyes. "You want me to lie to my father?"
"No." He turned, finally meeting her gaze. "I want you to see the truth yourself."
Scene Shift: Wu Corporation – Top FloorWu Gang looked up as Yanyu entered, her heels clicking sharply against the polished marble. His smile was fatherly, warm… too warm.
"My daughter," he said. "You've been missing work."
"I was recovering. There was… an incident," she replied coolly.
He tilted his head. "Oh? What kind of incident?"
"A break-in. Some unknown assailants. Li Tian saved me."
There was the faintest flicker in Wu Gang's expression. Barely noticeable—but Yanyu caught it.
"I'll tighten security," he said quickly. "Next time, don't rely on that man."
"Why not?" she asked. "He handled them better than your bodyguards."
A pause.
Then he chuckled. "Let's talk over lunch. There are matters to discuss."
Ding! [Suspicion Flare Detected: Target – Wu Gang] [Micro-Expression Scan Activated.] Result: 89% chance of deception.
Back at their apartment, Li Tian watched the feed through hacked security cameras. His eyes locked on Wu Gang's movements, fingers moving over his phone.
"Fox," he said into the comms. "Phase Two. I want the dummy USB dropped into his briefcase at 12:15. The one with the planted data about me."
"Yes, sir," came the reply.
Scene Shift: Southern Alley – Hidden SafehouseLi Tian slipped through the shadows like smoke. He had a meeting—with a ghost from his past.
Inside the safehouse, a woman stood leaning against the wall. Red lips. Short silver hair. Combat boots. Her eyes were as sharp as ever.
"Tian," she said. "You're alive."
"Lei," he replied coolly. "Still working with the Alliance?"
"They're all watching you now. Jinlong wants your head. But more than that…" She walked closer. "The Shadow Order is back. And they want you in chains."
He didn't flinch. "Let them try."
Ding! [Side Quest Unlocked: "Shadow Order Rising"] Objective: Survive the next assassination wave. Countdown: 48 Hours. Difficulty: SSS+ Reward: [Shadow Clone Lv.1] + [System Evolution Path Unlocked]
Lei stepped even closer. "If you stay here, they'll burn the city down looking for you. Come back to the Alliance, Tian. We'll protect you."
"I'm done running," he said. "This time, I end it."
Scene Shift: Wu Gang's Private OfficeWu Gang opened the briefcase.
His fingers froze as he saw the flash drive inside.
A note attached to it read: "Tick-tock. The Phantom knows."
His eyes narrowed. Cold sweat rolled down his temple.
Ding! [Target Psychological State: 72% Fear | 24% Anger | 4% Doubt] [Probability of careless move: 63%] [Track and trap recommended]
Scene End: Apartment RooftopYanyu stood beside Li Tian, the wind tugging at her coat.
"You planted something in his office, didn't you?"
He didn't deny it.
"Tell me, Tian… what exactly are you?"
He looked at her. "A dead man walking. But one with unfinished business."
She stepped closer. "Then don't walk alone."
Ding! [Wife Affection: 29% → 38%] [New Trait Unlocked: "Mutual Trust – Lv.1"] Bonus: +10% Synchronization in battle scenarios