Gao Jianfei chuckled and said, "Alright. Xiaoyu, listen to me. Actually, since you possess abilities different from ordinary people, you're bound to be seen as an outcast. It'll be difficult for you to live an ordinary life. Admittedly, joining this mysterious organization will restrict your freedom, but on the other hand, it will provide protection and a generous salary. So... everything has its pros and cons. Since you're here, you might as well make the best of it..."
These words were somewhat comforting to Gao Jianfei. In fact, Gao Jianfei also suspected that James might not treat all the superhumans in the base with sincerity, and that he might even use some of them for experimental purposes.
Of course, when faced with a cute and originally ordinary girl like Pan Xiaoyu, Gao Jianfei could only say the good things about her.
"Big brother, is what you said true?" Pan Xiaoyu widened her round eyes, then nodded to herself. "Yes! I believe you, big brother! What you said is true! Then I'll... well, I guess I'll just have to make the best of it!" She deliberately imitated Gao Jianfei's tone of voice for the last sentence, which was quite cute.
The two spoke in Chinese, which the other ability users couldn't understand. However, they could find some psychological comfort in the relaxed expressions on Pan Xiaoyu and Gao Jianfei's faces.
Gradually, the crowd began to emerge from their state of fear and trepidation, and started to look at the scenery along the way with curiosity.
This base, surrounded by a man-made primeval forest, is vast and can only be described as a masterpiece of humankind. There are many scientists and special agents working here, and armed guards. Some key research areas are even equipped with electric fences, making them heavily guarded.
Gao Jianfei realized that his agreement to join the organization with James was merely a delaying tactic; he would leave the base sooner or later. Therefore, it was necessary to thoroughly understand the situation within the base. Thus, Gao Jianfei focused his attention on this area, specifically the Level 1 Ghosts. During his Arctic adventure, Gao Jianfei had expended a large number of Level 1 Ghosts to possess animals, resulting in a shortage of them in his Ghost Den. He needed to replenish them as needed.
After some investigation, the AI program informed Gao Jianfei that a large number of Level 1 ghosts were roaming the base. In other words, many ordinary, innocent people had died in this base.
Gao Jianfei cursed James's cruelty and cold-bloodedness in his heart, and saw James's true colors more clearly. He directly spent 5,000 exorcism points to collect 5,000 level 1 ghosts into the ghost den. Then he spent another 5,000 exorcism points to make these level 1 ghosts appear inside the base, patrolling around and scouting the various situations inside the base for Gao Jianfei.
At the same time, a thought flashed through Gao Jianfei's mind... "Huh? Since I upgraded to a Level 5 Exorcist, I haven't taken on any high-level missions. One reason is that I've been hunted down by the US 'government' and the Holy Land, leaving me no time for missions. Another reason is that as my level increases, low-level missions simply can't provide enough experience for leveling up, while high-level missions are very rare in the real world. But, having come to this base, where so many innocent people have died, why don't I try to see if there are any high-level missions here that I need to complete?"
Yes! I need to complete this task to upgrade the software!
It's important to know that if Gao Jianfei wanted to advance from a Level 5 Exorcist to a Level 6 Exorcist, he would need a staggering 100 million experience points!
The only way to gain so many experience points is by completing tasks!
Now, under Gao Jianfei's identity, he can accept level 7 missions, which are missions worth 1,000,001 to 10,000,000 experience points.
By completing 10 challenging Level 7 tasks, Gao Jianfei can upgrade the software.
However, doing tasks below level 7, including level 6 and level 5 tasks, is already a drop in the ocean and meaningless.
Therefore, Gao Jianfei transmitted his thoughts directly to the intelligent program, saying, "Listen, give me a level 7 mission in this base right now! Only level 7 missions for now. Don't rush me for missions below level 7! After I get the mission, tell me when I enter the Ghost Den."
"As you wish, my esteemed user!" the intelligent program replied solicitously.
Having arranged this matter, Gao Jianfei followed Kobe discreetly deeper into the apartment area inside the forest.
After walking for about half an hour, Kobe finally led Gao Jianfei and the others to the outside of a group of buildings that resembled villas.
Gao Jianfei looked around and saw a cluster of buildings, meticulously constructed, featuring European, traditional, and ancient Chinese architectural styles. Interspersed among these buildings were abundant green spaces and various recreational facilities… football fields, tennis courts, rooftop pool tables, and more. Wide roads separated the buildings, and on these roads, scooters and cyclists rode. Even within the complex were shops… clothing stores, restaurants, and Gao Jianfei even saw signs for Pizza Hut, KFC, Häagen-Dazs, and other fast food and ice cream parlors… This complex resembled a city!
However, this city is built underground, with no sky, only a complex ceiling inlaid with various electronic devices.
"They're like vegetables grown in a greenhouse," Gao Jianfei commented.
"Alright, my dear friends, this is where you'll be living from now on. When there are no special missions, you'll all stay at the base for various training sessions, and... enjoy life!" Kobe said with a smile. "The base is very free and will protect the safety of its members; therefore, there are no surveillance facilities installed in this city."
As Kobe spoke, he led everyone over.
Upon entering the city, there is a security checkpoint similar to that at an airport.
A device resembling a traffic light stands on the zebra crossing.
At this moment, the traffic light is shining green.
"Please proceed through the security checkpoint," Kobe said with a smile.
Pan Xiaoyu nervously crossed the security checkpoint and zebra crossing first. In fact, she was very hungry, and seeing restaurants on the other side of the city, she couldn't wait.
When she crossed the security checkpoint, the flashing red light of the traffic light did not change at all.
Following Pan Xiaoyu, the other ability users also crossed the zebra crossing. The red light of the traffic light remained unchanged.
As Gao Jianfei crossed the zebra crossing, the red light of the traffic light suddenly turned green!
Moreover, the green light was so intense that it was almost blinding!
"Hmm?" Kobe looked at Gao Jianfei suspiciously, then at the bright green light, and asked directly, "Mr. Gao, what are you carrying?"
"What does this mean?" Gao Jianfei asked rhetorically. At the same time, his mind raced, rapidly deducing... This traffic light-like device was for detection. When I crossed the zebra crossing, the red light, which hadn't changed, suddenly turned green, and then this guy asked me what I was carrying? In other words, something I was carrying triggered the change in the traffic light...
Meanwhile, in James's office, an indicator light on one of the walls suddenly turned green!
He frowned. "Hmm? The security system in the apartment area has triggered an alarm! Someone is carrying a special energy object and attempting to enter the apartment area!" After a pause, he directly instructed the Chinese woman 'Xiao Wei' who had been taking notes, "Xiao Wei, switch the camera to the security checkpoint zebra crossing in the apartment area!"
Xiao Wei nodded and sat down next to a computer in the conference room.
Soon, a screen appeared on one wall of the conference room, showing the security system at the entrance to the apartment area, which was where Gao Jianfei was located.
In fact, Kobe was right; there were indeed no surveillance cameras in the apartment area. Installing surveillance equipment where scientists and agents lived would inevitably cause resentment if discovered. James, on the other hand, didn't want to be a complete tyrant.
However, before entering the apartment area, the base set up a detection device. This detection system is used to detect whether people entering the apartment area are carrying any energy objects... This is to prevent anyone from secretly bringing raw materials and scientific research results from the base into the apartment area, which has no monitoring equipment.
At this moment, on the surveillance screen, the green light of the traffic light was extremely bright, almost to the extreme!
Gao Jianfei is standing on the zebra crossing, arguing with Kobe!
"Oh! It's Gao... Gao Jianfei! He's carrying an energy item!" James was extremely excited. "Such a strong green light! I swear, judging from the intensity of the green light, the energy item Gao Jianfei is carrying must be extremely valuable! Definitely!"
Chapter 543 A chaotic battle with superhumans!
Chapter 543 A chaotic battle with superhumans!
The green light grew stronger and stronger!
It had reached a blinding level! Pan Xiaoyu and several other superhumans were already shielding their eyes from the glaring green light. Even Kobe Bryant could barely open his eyes. He directly called out to Gao Jianfei, "Excuse me, Mr. Gao, I need to examine you! I suspect you're carrying something special!"
"Damn it, what I have on me is none of your business, what do you want?" Gao Jianfei cursed inwardly. However, he also wondered... what exactly was he carrying that caused this security system to malfunction?
Suddenly, Gao Jianfei realized... That's right! The badges those alien friends gave me! Those badges are products of an alien civilization, possessing special functions. Inside the badges is a vast space! It can seal thousands of animals within that space! Right now, my thousands of pets are still hidden in that badge's space!
It must be the badge; the security system detected it!
Originally, Gao Jianfei should have hidden the badge given to him by the aliens in the ghost den. However, because the badge sealed an animal army, Gao Jianfei carried it with him instead of storing it in the ghost den so that he could release the animal army to deal with danger as soon as possible.
Therefore, the badge was casually stuffed into Gao Jianfei's pocket.
As the green light grew brighter, the testing equipment seemed about to explode. Not wanting to cause trouble, Gao Jianfei, taking advantage of Kobe's blinding glare, quickly and discreetly tossed the badge into the ghost's den and hid it.
Instantly, the green light from the detection device disappeared and turned red.
"Hehe, it seems your testing equipment is malfunctioning," Gao Jianfei shrugged. Then he deliberately raised his hands. "In the end, it's the same as theirs, a red glow. I didn't bring any suspicious items."
"This..." Kobe looked suspiciously at the device that had turned red, then at Gao Jianfei, and after thinking for a few seconds, muttered, "Could it really be that our testing equipment is malfunctioning?"
at the same time……
James had already led a group of people, driving a high-speed magnetic car directly from the office towards Gao Jianfei's apartment area. He had a small display screen, similar to a MP4 player, showing the situation from Gao Jianfei's monitoring equipment.
"A bright green light! Such powerful energy! Gao Jianfei possesses an extremely powerful energy substance! Perhaps it's a special ore, or some kind of highly advanced equipment... I've never seen such a powerful energy substance before! Our base's research requires energy. If Gao Jianfei can hand over this energy substance, some of our base's scientific research can make leaps and bounds! Quick! Drive over there! Intercept Gao Jianfei!" James shouted excitedly.
Suddenly, a video clip appeared on the surveillance camera... The green light turned red, and everything returned to normal!
"Hmm?" Inside the car, the agents next to James frowned. "Boss, what... what happened? The green energy light is on, and everything's back to normal? Could it be that our equipment malfunctioned..."
James's pupils contracted... "Huh? It really is back to normal... But... But our detection equipment has been used for so many years, and it's maintained every month. How could it malfunction? Wait... I get it! Isn't Gao Jianfei skilled in spatial abilities? He has a 1-cubic-meter space. He can hide items in his space at any time! That way, he can bypass our security system! What a cunning guy!"
After a pause, James pulled out a walkie-talkie... "Kobe! Tell Mr. Gao to wait for me right now! I'm coming right away! I have something very important to discuss with him! Tell him to wait here!"
On the other side...
Kobe had initially assumed there was a problem with the security equipment and was preparing to let Gao Jianfei into the apartment area. However, he received instructions from James to have Gao Jianfei wait where he was!
"Excuse me, Mr. Gao, please wait here. Mr. James needs to see you immediately," Kobe said directly to Gao Jianfei, blocking his path with his burly body. His face was full of domineering... "Mr. Gao, please wait."
Seeing Kobe's attitude, Gao Jianfei finally became furious!
To be honest, Gao Jianfei had never been scolded like this before! In the past, although he had encountered such idiots, Gao Jianfei would have already rushed in and killed them. Now, even though he was in this base, Gao Jianfei was completely enraged, and he sneered, "Big guy, get out of my way! I'm warning you! If you piss me off, it won't do you any good!"
Seeing Gao Jianfei confronting Kobe, Pan Xiaoyu and the other superhumans were too frightened to utter a sound. They all stood meekly to the side. Only Pan Xiaoyu thought for a moment, then decisively stood behind Gao Jianfei and called out to Kobe in English, "Hey, what are you doing... Your job is just to bring us here..."
"Mr. Gao, you... please put away your arrogance!" At this moment, Kobe's expression gradually turned ferocious as he was glared at by Gao Jianfei's aggressive gaze. "Mr. Gao, although you caused a sensation in America and you are a dual-elemental ability user, that doesn't mean you can do whatever you want in the base and disregard the base's rules. You should know that you are now a member of the base, and you have an obligation to obey the boss's orders... If you think you're so great, I don't mind challenging you to a one-on-one fight!"
As he spoke, Kobe began to stretch his arms and legs, and his gaze toward Gao Jianfei was full of provocation.
Gao Jianfei took a deep breath, a cruel smile creeping across his face. "You've challenged my bottom line!" Although Gao Jianfei knew that this Kobe in front of him was no ordinary person, and even more troublesome than some ancient martial arts masters from the Holy Land… this guy was a superhuman, skilled in binding, able to freely restrain his target's body—extremely powerful! However, Gao Jianfei wasn't afraid of him. In Gao Jianfei's eyes, his superhuman abilities weren't anything particularly extraordinary. If all else failed, Gao Jianfei would simply unleash a polar bear and crush Kobe to death.
Tensions are high between the two sides!
At this moment, some agents and scientists walking around the apartment area had already sensed the situation and quickly ran over in twos and threes.
These people naturally sided with Kobe. Some agents, who, like Kobe, possessed supernatural abilities, joined in the jeering at Gao Jianfei. Some even threatened to teach Gao Jianfei a lesson.
The more tense the situation became, the more relaxed Gao Jianfei felt... In short, he could just go all out and cause a bloodbath in this base!
Just then, James' magnetic car finally arrived.
After the car came to a stop, James and a dozen other agents jumped out and rushed toward Gao Jianfei.
Gao Jianfei remained calm and composed, his inner strength surging, ready to strike at any moment! The animal army within the special space of the Ghost Den was also ready to be released at any time!
"You want to mess with me? I'll wipe you out!" Gao Jianfei thought fiercely. However, upon seeing James, his expression calmly changed, and he smiled. "Mr. James, we just parted ways. Didn't we say we wouldn't meet again until tomorrow? Why did you rush over here so quickly? Hehe, you must have missed me, right?"
“Uh…” James was momentarily taken aback by Gao Jianfei’s cheerful attitude. He patted his forehead and said, “Mr. Gao has always been a highly intelligent and clever person, so I won’t hold back… I suspect that Mr. Gao carries a high-level energy substance. I must say, the construction of the base and various scientific research all require an energy source… Mr. Gao, you are now considered a member of the base, enjoying very generous benefits. We are discussing giving you a generous annual salary and allowing you to enjoy some of the base’s scientific research results… Therefore, please hand over that energy substance to the base when needed. Rest assured, you have the right to enjoy everything created through that energy substance!”
James thought he had offered Gao Jianfei a condition that Gao Jianfei could not refuse.
“I didn’t bring any so-called energy materials.” Gao Jianfei showed absolutely no willingness to cooperate. “I told you, it must be a problem with your equipment. The problem lies with you, not with me. Alright, I’m very tired today, I need to find a place to rest. Mr. James, see you tomorrow.”
"Huh?" James hadn't expected Gao Jianfei to have such an attitude! It was too blunt! There were people in this base who dared to talk back to James like this, but those were all from many years ago. And those who dared to talk back to James were long gone!
"Idiot!" James's agents, possessing abilities beyond those of ordinary people, were quite arrogant and shouted angrily.
A group of people slowly surrounded Gao Jianfei.
James said somewhat exasperatedly, "Mr. Gao, I admire your abilities, but as a member of the base, you shouldn't be so presumptuous! Of course, capable people are naturally proud, but while your abilities are very strong in the real world, in our base, well... Mr. Gao, I've decided to teach you a lesson!"
After saying that, James gave a subtle wink to the agents and said softly, "Play with Mr. Gao for a bit."
These agents were all James's old subordinates. They understood the subtext of every look and every word James spoke... At this moment, James was ordering them to take action and teach Gao Jianfei a lesson! They could injure him, but not kill him!
Suddenly, Gao Jianfei felt a strange fluctuation in the air around his hands and feet. A pressure condensed into several ropes that wrapped around Gao Jianfei's hands and feet!
"I'm going to smash your nose!" Kobe screamed! He was unleashing his superpower at Gao Jianfei... a binding superpower!
"Hmm? What a strange feeling..." Instantly, Gao Jianfei felt his hands and feet being bound by invisible ropes... "Is this a superpower?"
"Beat him up! I've already tied him up!" Kobe screamed and charged at Gao Jianfei, throwing a punch!
"Haha! So easily bound, what a coward!" Some agents who were originally preparing to attack Gao Jianfei now stood by with their arms crossed, watching the show with relaxed expressions.
Just as Kobe was about to rush towards Gao Jianfei, Gao Jianfei channeled all his internal energy into his hands and feet... "Give me a chance!"
With tremendous explosive power, they burst forth in an instant, like a pack of wild beasts trapped in an iron cage breaking free of their confinement!
"Bang!"