"What's your name?" the girl asked tentatively.
There was still no response. The girl's expression changed, and her mental energy field erupted. Ling Yun was sent flying like a leaf in the autumn wind, crashing into the side of the city wall like a puppet, before falling to the ground unconscious, accompanied by a few broken bricks. He didn't even struggle, showing no instinctive reaction whatsoever.
With a gentle wave of her hand, the girl sent Lingyun flying back from the ground, standing unharmed in front of her. Apart from being covered in dust, he still had that empty look in his eyes and that lifeless body.
A hint of anger flashed in the girl's eyes, and a chilling glint appeared in her jade-like hand as she raised it high, ready to chop down on Ling Yun's neck. This boy was too strange. He had clearly fallen under her mental hypnosis and should have become a complete puppet, answering her every question truthfully from memory, unless Ling Yun genuinely didn't know. But instead, he remained silent after she asked him two questions.
There are only two possibilities. One is that Ling Yun wasn't actually under her hypnotic spell and was just pretending. If that's the case, then Ling Yun is terrifying, and he can ignore the girl's subsequent mental control. However, after the girl's subsequent probing, Ling Yun was clearly not faking it; even from his instinctive bodily movements, he had indeed lost consciousness.
Another possibility is that Ling Yun's mental will was too weak, and he didn't control his mental control properly, resulting in the complete destruction of his mental system. This would turn Ling Yun into a true vegetable. However, that generally only applies to ordinary people. Superhumans possess powerful mental fields and are practically impossible to be easily turned into idiots by a casual act of mental control.
The girl racked her brains but couldn't figure out the reason. Originally, she wanted to get some secrets out of Ling Yun after controlling him. Now, he was a living dead man, and she couldn't get a single word out of him. So, she decided to cut the Gordian knot and kill Ling Yun with a single palm strike.
Footsteps came from the far end of the city wall, accompanied by the voices of several people. Although the dilapidated ancient city wall was secluded, it was not completely deserted.
The girl lowered her hand, thought for a moment, and then suddenly grabbed Ling Yun's shoulder. The two of them became transparent and gradually disappeared into the air.
A few minutes later, several young couples walked over, pushing their bicycles and chatting. One of the girls noticed the large hole in the city wall and exclaimed in surprise, "How did such a big hole appear? It was fine when I came here last week."
Her boyfriend glanced at her and said casually, "Who knows? Nobody usually comes to this dump. Even if the whole city wall collapses, nobody will care."
On a willow tree behind the city wall, a branch suddenly and strangely sank a few centimeters down, then sprang up abruptly, making a rustling sound as it passed through the air. Sunlight filtered through the dappled leaves, casting two very faint shadows on the ground.
In the blink of an eye, the girl had already carried Ling Yun through the air for thousands of meters. Even with a person on her side, the girl's movements were still as swift as flowing water. On the tall streetlights, on the branches of towering trees, and on the tempered glass windows of skyscrapers, the girl lightly leaped up like a dragonfly skimming the water, gliding through the air for hundreds of meters in a single bound.
After reaching a secluded grove, the girl revealed herself. She gently set Ling Yun down, frowned, hesitated for a moment, then glanced at the pulsating silver pendant on her chest. Finally, she sighed softly. Leaning Ling Yun against a large tree, she formed several hand seals, creating a perfect protective barrier. Watching Ling Yun's figure slowly disappear into the woods, the girl nodded to herself, then leaped up again, disappearing into the distance with a few bounds.
After a long while, Ling Yun, who was inside the barrier, suddenly opened his eyes. His eyes instantly regained their liveliness and brilliance. He moved his somewhat stiff body and said with a wry smile, "Elder Yu, if I hadn't hidden my consciousness inside the barrier at the crucial moment, I probably would have really become a puppet."
Yu Xiujie’s calm voice came from the depths of his consciousness: “It’s because you’re not skilled enough. Otherwise, how could you let someone control your mind so easily? Double your training in supernatural arts in the future. You’ve never experienced a real battle with a superhuman, so it’s not a bad thing to suffer some setbacks. Knowing your shortcomings, hurry up and work hard. You only have one life, and there aren’t many opportunities for you to experience failure.”
"Yes, teacher, I understand." Ling Yun only smiled wryly like a child in front of Yu Xiujie.
"You handle your own affairs. I'm going to meditate now." Yu Xiujie said, then closed the barrier passage and fell silent.
Ling Yun took a few steps and used his mental energy field to carefully sense the isolation barrier set up by the girl. With his current abilities, he could also set up a simple barrier. Seeing the barrier set up by another ability user, he naturally wanted to take a look. This is just like the dishes made by chefs. Even if it is the same dish, the taste and cooking time will be different. By referring to other people's masterpieces, one can also learn by analogy.
Who exactly is this girl? Why is she following him and trying to harm him? Ling Yun didn't know and couldn't figure it out, so he had to put it aside for the time being.
After a long while, a satisfied expression appeared on Ling Yun's face. From the barrier set up by the ordinary girl, he sensed many techniques he could learn from, and these techniques, after being modified, could also be used in other supernatural arts. Unconsciously, Ling Yun's understanding of supernatural arts had deepened even further.
The mental force field condensed into several different forces, which struck the points where the barrier was set up with precision. The barrier made a slight cracking sound and immediately broke apart. This was a skill that Ling Yun had just mastered. By skillfully manipulating the barrier from the inside, he could destroy the structure of the barrier to the maximum extent.
Stepping out of the woods and watching the sun gradually set, Ling Yun suddenly remembered that he might have a date with Yang Yuqi, one of the Four Beauties, that evening. Just as he took out his phone, wondering if the barrier would block the phone signal, it rang.
"This afternoon has been quite busy," Ling Yun thought, pressing the answer button.
"Lingyun, this is Yang Yuqi. I'm done with work now. Are you free?" Yang Yuqi's particularly beautiful voice came through the phone. Even just hearing her voice would make many boys feel their blood boil.
"I'll be right there if I'm free. Where shall we meet? I'm not familiar with the school, so you can pick a place." Ling Yun was indeed not very familiar with the school. In fact, if he didn't have anything to do, he usually stayed in his dorm room reading, a typical homebody.
"Hmm, I know there's a really nice Bingyan Cafe near the school, Lingyun, can you buy me a coffee? Hehe." Yang Yuqi joked. For some reason, just thinking about that ordinary yet somewhat cute little boy made the usually gentle and kind Yang Yuqi unable to help but smile.
Ling Yun touched the bank card in his pocket and immediately felt relieved: "No problem, I have plenty of money, enough to buy you at least a hundred cups of coffee."
"Oh, hehe, little tycoon, then let's meet at six o'clock." Yang Yuqi couldn't help but laugh.
"Okay." Ling Yun ended the call. After this matter was settled, he would go to the Superpower Headquarters with Xia Zhen to try for an internship opportunity. That girl gave Ling Yun a great sense of crisis. It seemed that there were many strong people in this world. If he didn't quickly find an organization to join, he would probably be easily knocked out. In any case, joining a superpower organization was not a bad choice.
He called Xia Zhen again, as he wanted to go with her that evening to check on Yang Yuqi's ghost possession. But strangely, Xia Zhen's phone remained unanswered.
"Could something be wrong?" Ling Yun wondered worriedly, then dismissed it as needless worry. It was good enough that Xia Zhen wasn't causing trouble for others. The school beauty's influence was extraordinary. So, Ling Yun sent Xia Zhen a text message, telling her the time and place of her date with Yang Yuqi, and then quickly headed towards the school.
At 5:50, Ling Yun finally found the Bingyan Café in the school's backyard. The decor was indeed extraordinary, exuding a high-end elegance amidst its magnificence. Pink tassel decorations and retro-style walls adorned with flowers gave the place a refreshing feel. The bright and spacious lobby and the quiet and elegant private rooms created a romantic atmosphere with a touch of ambiguity, making it quite unique.
Even Ling Yun, a layman when it comes to interior design, couldn't help but be impressed and secretly praised the coffee shop for its taste, a level that most people couldn't even imagine.
After booking a private room, a handsome male waiter approached with a professional smile. Just as he was about to hand the exquisite sandalwood menu to the customer, he suddenly froze, forgetting his next move, and stared blankly in the direction of the door.
Ling Yun followed his gaze with some curiosity and saw that many male waiters and most of the male customers were looking towards the door.
Two automatic, amber-tinted glass doors opened, and a stunningly beautiful girl walked in gracefully. She wore a pristine white lace-trimmed mini-skirt, revealing two long, slender, lotus-root-like legs. A yellow belt cinched her waist, accentuating her exquisite figure. Her long, flowing hair, dyed a subtle blush, cascaded over her shoulders like a waterfall. Her exquisitely beautiful face, lightly made up, possessed a captivating allure. Bathed in the dim, orange light characteristic of a café, the girl seemed to have stepped out of a painting, possessing a heartbreaking beauty.
Chapter Thirty-Four: The Date
This girl is Yang Yuqi.
The moment the beautiful woman appeared, she stunned everyone. The elegant and romantic ambiance of the café further accentuated Yang Yuqi's beauty. No wonder most men couldn't help but turn to look, completely ignoring the envious and bitter glares directed at their female companions.
"Yang Yuqi, I'm here," Ling Yun called out quickly. He thought to himself how lucky he was to have booked a single room; otherwise, sitting in the lobby, let alone checking if a ghost was possessing someone, even if he were to chat quietly, others would probably be overheard.
Yang Yuqi saw Ling Yun, smiled, and waved her fair arm. She then walked over unhurriedly, accompanied by countless envious glances. When those gazes finally settled on Ling Yun, most turned into murderous weapons, wishing they could poke several holes in him. The boys, in particular, were filled with jealousy and resentment. Damn it, how could such an ordinary guy be so lucky to be with such a beautiful girl? Looking at their plain-looking female companions, many felt an urge to beat Ling Yun up. Comparison is the thief of joy!
The waiter resumed his professional smile and led Yang Yuqi and Ling Yun into the private room, inwardly lamenting: These days, all the beautiful women are taken by ordinary people, while I, with my handsome looks, am not popular at all.
Ling Yun and Yang Yuqi exchanged a few pleasantries. After some polite refusals, Yang Yuqi ultimately ordered two cups of Mandheling coffee and a few plates of nuts. The girl was worried that Ling Yun might be short of money, and also afraid that ordering the cheapest option would be impolite, so she specifically asked the price before choosing the coffee. Even so, it still cost several hundred yuan.
Ling Yun, however, didn't seem to care at all. Before becoming a special employee of the Sihai Group, he might have felt the pinch of losing at least half a month's living expenses. But upon learning that he could earn 100,000 yuan a week, money became much less important to him. This feeling of being moderately wealthy with 100,000 yuan was truly wonderful, even more so than when he first gained his superpowers. No wonder those rich people were so arrogant; ultimately, it's because they have money. When you suddenly possess enormous wealth, your confidence also increases significantly.
Money isn't everything, but you can't do without it. Ling Yun silently recited this profound truth. As Yang Yuqi turned to talk to the waiter, a strange glint flashed in his eyes as he activated his psychic eye.
After Yang Yuqi finished speaking with the waiter, she turned to look at Ling Yun: "Ling Yun, look at what I ordered... Hey, why are you staring at me like that?"
Ling Yun stared intently at her, his gaze intense and seemingly filled with passionate affection. Yang Yuqi blushed instantly, too shy to speak, thinking to herself that this young man was really direct; didn't he know how to proceed gradually and tactfully?
In fact, Yang Yuqi didn't know what was wrong with her. Ling Yun was clearly an ordinary and unremarkable boy. There were many girls with better qualities who pursued her, but after seeing so many, she felt nothing for them. Instead, she developed a great curiosity and interest in Ling Yun. So she carefully put on makeup before going on their date. Before coming, she had already secretly thought that Ling Yun might confess his feelings to her, and her heart was pounding like a deer. She wondered if she should still maintain her girlish reserve after Ling Yun confessed.
The girl was lost in thought when Ling Yun was completely stunned. The reason was simple: the ghost that had been possessing Yang Yuqi had suddenly vanished. His psychic eyes only saw a dazzlingly beautiful girl; there was no trace of the ferocious, terrifying ghost.