Princess Lily Arrives

Chapter 317: Routine and counter-routine, who is the big boss?

Guan Lili clenched the data in her hand, and cold sweat slowly slid down her spine. The mysterious woman's eyes were like a sharp blade, as if she had seen through everything. At this moment, the whole room was so quiet that only the breathing of the two people confronting each other could be heard.

"Do you think you can control this game?" The mysterious woman sneered, as if everything was under her control.

"I never expect to be in control of the situation, but I won't let anyone manipulate me." Lily gritted her teeth, knowing that she had to stay calm and not be overwhelmed by the other person's aura. Her fingers subconsciously turned the ring slightly, and the ring seemed to emit a faint warmth, which gave her some courage.

"Oh, interesting." The mysterious woman clapped her hands lightly, with a hint of disdain in her eyes, "But do you think you can escape from my grasp like this? The data in your hand is just a smokescreen. The real core information is not here at all."

Lily's heart trembled. She knew what the other party said might be true. But at the moment, she could only respond to his moves: "So what do you want? Kill me and take back the data? Or do you have a better plan?"

"Kill you?" The woman's smile became even colder. "You underestimate your own value. I spared your life because you are still useful."

Just as the two were at a stalemate, a slight "click" sound suddenly came from the other side of the room. Then, the hidden door on the wall opened silently, and a slender figure appeared at the door - He Shaoyan.

"Wow, you guys are having such a lively chat." He Shaoyan walked in lazily, shaking a glass of red wine in his hand, as if he had just rushed in from some luxurious banquet.

"Why are you here?" Lily was shocked, and she instantly realized that this man must have been lying in ambush long ago.

"Of course I'm here to save the day." He Shaoyan smiled maliciously, "Do you really think this duel will end here? Unfortunately, this is just the appetizer of the game."

The mysterious woman looked gloomy: "He Shaoyan, do you really think you can interfere?"

"Interfering?" He Shaoyan shook his head and put on an innocent expression. "No, no, no, I was one of the directors from the beginning, but you just didn't notice it."

Lily was completely stunned when these words came out. The situation in front of her suddenly became more confusing, and she couldn't tell who was telling the truth and who was playing tricks.

"I've seen enough of your bluffing tricks." Lily suddenly interrupted the conversation between the two with a cold voice, and swept her eyes firmly over the mysterious woman and He Shaoyan, "You all think you are the ones in control of the game, but don't forget, this game is not just about you two players."

As soon as he finished speaking, the other door of the room was suddenly knocked open, and a figure rushed in like lightning - it was Mr. Zhou! He was holding a sharp dagger in his hand, with a grim expression.

"Mr. Zhou?!" Lily's eyes widened. This man suddenly became so murderous, completely overturning her impression of him.

"Lily, stay away from her!" Mr. Zhou stared coldly at the mysterious woman, "She is the most dangerous manipulator in the 'Shadow Organization' and the mastermind behind all the plans."

"It seems that we have to have a showdown today." The mysterious woman smiled slightly and met Mr. Zhou's gaze without fear.

"The core data you want is not here at all." Mr. Zhou said coldly, "The real key has always been with Lily - that ring is the key to unlocking everything."

Lily was so shocked that she couldn't speak, and her mind was full of questions. She looked down at the ring on her hand and suddenly realized that she had been at the center of this conspiracy.

"Ring?" He Shaoyan raised his eyebrows, with a strange look in his eyes. "So that's how it is. It all makes sense."

At this moment, the mysterious woman suddenly made a move. She rushed towards Lily like lightning, obviously trying to take the ring away. Mr. Zhou was quick-witted and blocked it with his sword. The two of them clashed in an instant, and the swords and shadows bloomed with a cold light in the narrow space.

Lily was frightened by the sudden fight and stepped aside, but He Shaoyan still stood there calmly, as if everything had nothing to do with him. He took a sip of red wine and said lightly: "Since you are fighting so lively, I will not participate. I will wait and see the show after the result comes out."

The battle became more intense, the mysterious woman was agile, and although Mr. Zhou was experienced, he was obviously gradually losing the upper hand. Lily's heart was in her throat, and she realized that she could no longer stand by and watch.

"That's enough!" Lily yelled, and took off the ring with all her strength, throwing it hard on the ground. The ring rolled on the floor for a few circles, making a crisp sound, and everyone's eyes were focused on the small metal ring.

The mysterious woman stopped, stared at the ring and smiled coldly: "Do you think you can get rid of it by throwing the ring away? It is the shackles of your destiny. No matter where you throw it, it will eventually return to your hands."

Before he finished his words, the ring actually rolled back to Lily's feet by itself, as if controlled by an invisible force.

"What on earth is this ring?" Lily completely collapsed. This scene was completely beyond her comprehension.

"This is the symbol of your power, but also your shackles." Mr. Zhou panted, "It is both a key and a chain. Only by cracking the secret can you truly be free."

He Shaoyan couldn't help laughing out loud: "It sounds really mysterious. Lily, you are really a 'chosen one'. The halo is almost blinding."

Lily looked at him helplessly and said, "Stop making fun of me. This thing might kill me."

Just when everyone was at a stalemate, a low humming sound suddenly came from the ceiling of the room. Then, the walls began to move slowly, and the seemingly closed space turned into a huge three-dimensional maze. Lily was shocked. This was simply the ultimate challenge of "escape from the secret room"!

"It seems that the real test has just begun." The mysterious woman looked at the changes in the maze, with the corners of her mouth slightly raised, as if she had already anticipated all this.

"The answers you want are hidden in this maze, but it's not easy to get out alive." He Shaoyan's tone was relaxed, but it revealed a solemnity that was difficult to conceal.

Lily took a deep breath and clenched the ring in her hand: "Since you can't escape, then come on. I don't plan to be a tool anymore!"

Everyone looked at each other and understood each other tacitly. They knew that this adventure full of unknowns and dangers was inevitable, and who was the hunter and who was the prey, perhaps only when they walked out of the maze could they see the answer.