That invisible Rule Power surged from the void in all directions, silent and without warning. Before he could even focus his consciousness, his body had already stopped obeying his commands.
“Buzz—”
The layer of invisible Rule Power enveloped him completely like a giant curtain falling from the sky.
Zhao Wuji's body froze on the spot, remaining in a posture of looking down and flipping through the book, like a statue frozen in time.
His pupils trembled violently in his eyes as his consciousness surged frantically. He tried to activate his Ability Core, tried to make a sound, and tried to roll his eyes to warn his entourage behind him...
But he could do nothing.
He could not move a single finger, nor could he utter a single syllable.
From behind, he still looked like a City Lord focused on reading Old Era documents—quiet, calm, and fully absorbed.
Nothing seemed out of the ordinary.
The moment Su Wan saw Zhao Wuji freeze, she felt a slight wave of relief, but her face betrayed absolutely nothing.
She was well aware that three guards from the City Lord's Mansion and a butler were still standing behind Zhao Wuji.
Although these people were all Ability Users, the strongest among them was only at Level 4. With their perception, they could not sense the presence of the Rule Power at all, let alone see that Zhao Wuji was now completely controlled.
However, Su Wan could not give anyone the slightest reason to doubt.
Without any hesitation, she stepped down from the stairs with fluid movements, walking toward Zhao Wuji with a warm smile on her face.
“Lord City Lord, you indeed possess a deep interest in Old Era documents.” Her voice carried the deference a subordinate should show before a superior.
“The wind is strong and cold outside. These pages are already somewhat fragile, and the chilly draft might only accelerate their deterioration.”
“If you like them, why not step inside Terminal Station? We have a dedicated reading room with soft lighting that won't strain your eyes.”
As she finished speaking, she had already reached Zhao Wuji's side and gestured for him to enter.
From the perspective of the guards behind him, Zhao Wuji merely paused for a brief moment before slowly straightening his body.
He closed the book in his hand, nodded slightly in Su Wan's direction, and then began walking toward the Terminal Station gates.
Guided by the Rule Power, Zhao Wuji's body was entirely unable to resist.
The guards and the butler behind him stood in place, not following.
They obeyed Zhao Wuji completely. Since he had not ordered them to enter, they could only stand guard outside.
Upon seeing Su Wan's actions and look, Pei Su immediately understood her intent.
Without changing his expression, he took a step forward, perfectly blocking the view of the guards and the butler.
“You've had a long journey, brothers. Since the Lord City Lord is interested in touring the inside of Terminal Station, we don't all need to crowd in.”
“Why don't you all come with me to rest for a moment and have some hot tea to warm up while we wait for him to come out?”
The guards exchanged glances.
Seeing Zhao Wuji's figure enter the gates, the butler nodded and politely replied, “Then we shall trouble you, Commander Pei.”
Pei Su smiled faintly, turning to lead the group toward the lounge beside Terminal Station.
Stiffly maintaining a natural walking pace, Zhao Wuji walked into the corridor and disappeared from the sight of everyone outside.
In her mind, Su Wan issued a command to the system: “Block the entrance to the north corridor on the first floor of the main building. No one is allowed to approach.”
【Command received.】
【North corridor entrance has been sealed. Patrol robot routes have been adjusted.】
Su Wan turned to look at Zhao Wuji and smiled.
“City Lord Zhao, welcome to Terminal Station.”
【Ding! Detected that the host has successfully controlled a Level 5 Ability User target (Zhao Wuji).】
【The System Mall has refreshed with a Level 5 advancement potion!】
【New product listed—】
【Product Name: Mental Condensation Potion (Level 5 Advancement Version)】
【Description: An advancement potion specially designed for Level 4 Late Stage Mental-type Ability Users. Contains a large amount of pure mental energy, assisting the user in breaking through the bottleneck between Level 4 and Level 5 to advance to Level 5 Early Stage.】
【Price: 12,000,000 Points】
【Stock: 1】
【Activation Condition: Personally kill a Level 5 Ability User (any faction, any method). Purchase authorization will be unlocked automatically upon death.】
【Current Status: Inactive (Locked/Greyed Out)】
Just as I expected, Su Wan thought. To reach Level 5, I must kill a Level 5 Ability User.
Controlling Zhao Wuji, Su Wan walked into the interrogation room.
With a wave of her hand, she slightly loosened the Rule Power suppressing Zhao Wuji, allowing his throat to regain the ability to speak.
“City Lord Zhao, I am sure you have realized by now that you cannot resist here.”
“I have a few questions to ask you, and I hope you will cooperate and answer them.”
Zhao Wuji's eyes narrowed slightly. He stared at Su Wan and asked in a raspy voice, “Who... who on earth are you?”
Zhao Wuji's mind raced, countless thoughts flashing through his head in an instant.
Su Wan's methods truly terrified him.
He had already realized that the bizarre power making him completely unable to resist was none other than Rule Power!
And this Rule Power originated from this very building!
She, a mere Level 4 Mid Stage Ability User, was actually able to control Rule Power. This fact completely shattered Zhao Wuji's years of accumulated knowledge!
At this moment, Zhao Wuji finally understood everything. The entirety of Panshi City had already fallen under the control of this young woman before him.
The City Defense Force Research Institute and Panshi Company had already fallen completely into Su Wan's hands!
Now, even he, the City Lord, had been captured by her. It seemed Panshi City would belong entirely to Su Wan from now on!
In Zhao Wuji's mind, the only factions capable of grooming such a formidable figure were the Three Major Families.
Did this woman come from the Zhang family... or the Li family?
Ignoring Zhao Wuji's question, Su Wan got straight to the point.
“You are a member of a branch line of the Zhao family. So, I want to know: what kind of existence is the Zhao family exactly?”
“And what is the power structure of the Dawn Federation like?”
Zhao Wuji was stunned for a moment, realizing he had taken his assumptions too much for granted.
Since Su Wan did not even know these things, she definitely did not belong to the Three Major Families.
Then who on earth was she?
Zhao Wuji's Adam's apple bobbed.
He could clearly feel that the force suppressing him was still present. This young woman could turn him back into a stone statue at any moment.
The information Su Wan wanted was not a secret and was not difficult to answer, so he did not hesitate.
“The structure of the Dawn Federation... is divided into five levels from top to bottom.”
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