His words were quite harsh, and he was trying to sow discord among the members of the Superpowers Headquarters. This immediately caused the faces of everyone in the headquarters to change, and dozens of angry gazes were cast at him. Even Tang Tiejin frowned, and although he did not speak, he focused his attention on this Deputy Director Mike.
The US and Chinese supernatural ability organizations have a strategic cooperative relationship and have cooperated extensively in the past. Regarding their attitude towards the Supernatural Ability Headquarters, the Supernatural Ability Bureau has always been divided into two distinct factions: one is the dove, advocating a moderate attitude towards China, balancing vigilance with cooperation; the other is the hawk, viewing the Chinese as a potential threat and deserving to be treated as enemies at any time.
Wish possesses a refined and scholarly demeanor, a leader who, despite his immense power, is not domineering, thus belonging to the dove faction. Therefore, since his appointment, the Superpower Bureau has maintained a largely dove stance, resulting in peaceful relations between the Bureau and the Superpower Headquarters. Furthermore, Wish and Tang Tiejin are both among the strongest, having clashed several times to a draw, developing a mutual respect and a decent personal relationship. The official superpower organizations of China and the United States have even held joint simulation training exercises, demonstrating a relatively harmonious relationship. If it weren't for recent events, these two strongest individuals wouldn't be facing such a difficult and troublesome situation.
Tang Tiejin had met Mike before, but back then Mike was a dove and was relatively friendly to the China Superpower Headquarters. But now his attitude seems to have changed a lot. He didn't know why Mike had turned from a dove to a hawk.
"Deputy Director Mike, I find it hard to understand why someone of your caliber, a super-strong individual, possesses the intelligence of an elementary school student." Xia Lan, completely unfazed by Mike's divisive words, retorted sarcastically, "I believe even your subordinates could see the flaws in this. Only you are here spouting nonsense, unknowingly falling into someone else's trap, or perhaps you know perfectly well what's going on but are just using this as an excuse? Heh, you're targeting the Superpowers Headquarters like this, are you perhaps a mole within the Superpowers Bureau? Are you the super-strong individual who kidnapped me?"
If Mike's words were a veiled criticism, then Xia Lan's words were a direct accusation. Even with Mike's good manners, his expression changed involuntarily, and he said angrily, "If Ms. Xia continues to speak nonsense, and if your department's instructors are incapable of providing guidance, then I can take their place."
Xia Lan gave a sarcastic smile: "Mr. Mike, are you getting angry out of embarrassment? I only suspected, I didn't say it was you. Are you going to bully the weak? Yes, your Superpower Bureau often does this kind of thing. When my colleague rescued me, didn't several of you deputy directors attack him together?" At this point, the girl's expression had become extremely angry. In order to save her, Ling Yun had single-handedly withstood the attacks of several super strong individuals, and now he was nowhere to be found, making Xia Lan feel infinitely guilty and worried. Although Xiao Rou said that Ling Yun was alright, Xia Lan couldn't help but worry until she saw Ling Yun with her own eyes.
This incident is a great disgrace to the Superpower Bureau. More than five super-strong individuals acted simultaneously, yet they still failed to stop Ling Yun and Xia Lan, causing the Superpower Bureau to lose face. Although the super-strong individuals did not pursue them due to the sudden attack of the neutrino bomb, the result was already done, and no amount of explanation could change anything; on the contrary, it only made them more despised.
The expressions of everyone at the Supernatural Abilities Bureau changed again, and immediately more than a dozen powerful individuals stepped forward, their angry gazes fixed on Xia Lan. "Don't hit someone in the face, don't expose someone's weaknesses," Xia Lan's words were tantamount to a public slap in the face to the Supernatural Abilities Bureau.
Not to be outdone, the people from the Superpowers Headquarters also stepped forward to confront the Superpowers Bureau. The atmosphere between the two sides became tense once again.
"Where is Ling Yun? Is he in your Supernatural Abilities Bureau?" A girl's soft voice broke the silence; it was Xiao Rou.
She slowly walked out from the crowd. The girl wasn't concerned about the conflict between the Superpower Bureau and the Superpower Headquarters; her only concern was Ling Yun. The cursed silver thread still emitted stable fluctuations of Ling Yun's mental energy field, meaning he was still safe. But the question was, if Ling Yun had escaped the Superpower Bureau, where was he now? With his abilities, he should be able to contact the Superpower Headquarters immediately. Why hadn't he appeared? Xiao Rou couldn't help but feel anxious, even a nameless worry. What if the Superpower Bureau had some special means to trap Ling Yun while keeping his mental energy field intact…?
"Ling Yun? Who is that?" Everyone from the Superpower Bureau was stunned. Even Wesh looked at Tang Tiejin with a questioning gaze. Tang Tiejin replied with a few words through telepathy. Wesh first realized what was going on, and then his expression suddenly turned to shock. Tang Tiejin chuckled, thinking to himself, "Go ahead and be shocked. When I first found out, my expression was exactly the same as yours."
For the Supernatural Abilities Bureau, Ling Yun was a rather unfamiliar name. Most people didn't make any connection to it and guessed that it was just the name of an ordinary supernatural being, nothing important. They didn't know why this girl would suddenly ask about it in public.
However, the gazes of the crowd immediately turned to astonishment when they looked at Xiao Rou. The astonishment of the super-strong and the ordinary strong differed. Xiao Rou wasn't deliberately concealing her aura, so the ordinary strong couldn't discern her strength at all. This could only mean one thing: her cultivation far surpassed theirs, which was why they couldn't see it. The super-strong, on the other hand, were puzzled as to how a girl around twenty years old could be on par with them, or even surpass them.
Not only was the Superpower Bureau surprised, but even the powerful members of the Superpower Headquarters were shocked. Although they knew that Xiao Rou was extraordinary, she had not shown her true power along the way and had always kept a low profile. Out of courtesy, no one had probed her until this moment when everyone finally understood the girl's true strength.
Xia Zhen and Yu Qi looked at Xiao Rou with extreme envy, and couldn't help but wonder how she cultivated... Could it be that Ling Yun helped her? That guy is too biased...
While super-strong individuals are rare, they do exist worldwide. However, the problem lies in becoming a super-strong individual at the age of twenty—this is unprecedented. Even Wesh was stunned upon seeing Xiaorou. Xiaorou's appearance completely overturned previous understanding, bringing unparalleled shock to everyone. They truly couldn't understand how she did it. Moreover, every strong individual has their own unique detection method; Xiaorou couldn't possibly fake it.
Looking at Xiao Rou, everyone was thinking the same question: How did she do it? How did she become a super strong person? Every super strong person knows the process of growth. If the power increases too quickly, it will inevitably lead to an unstable foundation. But looking at Xiao Rou now, there is no sign of her mental energy field fluctuating.
She must have gone through something! That's the key! Many people immediately thought of Xiaorou's experiences, which is the most crucial point.
“Ling Yun is my colleague, the super strong person who rescued me from the Superpower Bureau. You should all have met him. This is Gu Xiaorou from our Superpower Headquarters, Ling Yun’s girlfriend.” Xia Lan had already witnessed Xiaorou’s shock, so she was not surprised and introduced her to the Superpower Bureau staff in a calm manner.
The members of the Superpower Bureau were practically going crazy. After all that, it turned out that Ling Yun was the super strongman who had brought such a disgrace to the Bureau! This guy was a household name in the Superpower Headquarters, and the members of the Bureau hated him to the core. They didn't know what method he used, but the Bureau's barrier was completely ineffective against him, and he could even break through virtual channels. Such supernatural abilities were truly amazing. In the end, Ling Yun not only easily made his way around the underground base, but also saved Xia Lan. Even when faced with the blockade of six super strongmen, he still left calmly.
The Bureau of Supernatural Abilities used the shame of the entire organization to make Ling Yun famous.
Hans could no longer contain himself. He was the deputy director in charge of the Bureau of Supernatural Abilities' barrier, and all the functions of the barrier were at his command. Now, an outsider had suddenly appeared, not only disrupting the barrier's functions but also leaving him completely baffled as to why. It was like winning a race against a world swimming champion. How could the proud and arrogant Hans swallow this insult?
He clenched his fists, walked step by step closer to Xiaorou, and said with glaring eyes, "We didn't see your boyfriend. It's a pity he got away. If you have the chance to see Ling Yun, please tell him that I, Hans, the deputy director of the Supernatural Abilities Bureau, am challenging him fair and square. On the issue of barriers, I will get back the shame he brought me."
Xia Lan, Xia Zhen, and Yu Qi breathed a sigh of relief. Hans' words finally confirmed that Ling Yun was safe. They just didn't know why he wasn't here. But that was enough. Even Tang Tiejin was relieved. Although Ling Yun was also a super strong person, he was still young. The head instructor was still worried about this young man. Now it was different. Regardless of whether he acknowledged him as his biological father or not, Xiao Rou was still his daughter. So Ling Yun was his son-in-law. Whether from a family or official perspective, he cared about Ling Yun's situation.
Xiao Rou was relieved. Since Ling Yun wasn't trapped in the Superpower Headquarters, things were much easier. With his abilities, there was no one in the world who could stop him. Looking at the angry Hans, Xiao Rou simply nodded: "Okay, if I see him, I'll pass on what you said to my boyfriend."
"Wait, Xiaorou." Xia Lan protested, "Why should Ling Yun have to accept his challenge? He's the deputy director, a seasoned super strongman, while Ling Yun is not even twenty years old. Deputy Director Hans, are you trying to bully the younger one by doing this?"
"This..." Hans' eyes widened in surprise. He hadn't expected Ling Yun to be a super strong person at the age of twenty. According to his previous understanding, a super strong person should be at least thirty-five years old. How come the super strong people who have appeared now are all so young? If Ling Yun is really that young, even if Ling Yun is a super strong person, it would be inappropriate for him to make a move rashly.
"It's alright, Xia Lan." Xiao Rou smiled slightly. "He can't beat Ling Yun. Apart from Chief Instructor Tang and that old man, no one here is a match for Ling Yun."
Chapter 418 Darkness and Light
Upon hearing the knock on the door, Su Bingyan quickly released Ling Yun, her face turning as red as a ripe apple. She was originally a rather introverted girl, and her current actions were an involuntary outburst of suppressed emotions. However, this was only in front of Ling Yun. If there were another person present, no matter how much Bingyan liked Ling Yun, she would not have been able to make such a surprising and unrestrained move.
Ling Yun glanced at her with mixed feelings, unsure of what to say. Su Bingyan was a good girl, but he still couldn't... But then again, weren't all the girls he was involved with bad?
Ling Yun walked over and opened the door, feeling dejected. He hadn't expected to encounter so many emotional troubles after catching the plane—first Lingling, then Su Bingyan. It put him in a very passive position. Ling Yun gritted his teeth and thought, "If Xiao Rou allowed it, and if we were in Islam, I'd marry them both. That way, I wouldn't have to be so troubled by apologizing to one of them." Of course, this was just a thought.
The door opened, and Chen Jiaxuan and Li Lingling stood outside, looking at Lingyun with a mixture of nervousness and curiosity. Chen Jiaxuan looked mysterious, while Li Lingling seemed a little nervous.
Ling Yun was taken aback: "What are you doing? Why do you look like that? Where's Xia Tian? How is she?"
Chen Jiaxuan chuckled and patted Ling Yun's chest: "Summer's all set, but it seems you've got some things on your plate." She then winked and made a funny face towards the private room.
Ling Yun's heart skipped a beat, and she said guiltily, "What are you talking about? I don't understand?"
Li Lingling glanced into the private room, but her words were a subtle hint to Ling Yun: "Yun, Chen Jiaxuan and I just heard some noises coming from inside the private room. Is Bingyan alright? Did you cure her? What exactly is wrong with her?"
Ling Yun blushed. He had thought that treating Su Bingyan wouldn't take long and that he had a clear conscience, so there was no need to set up an isolation barrier. Now he realized that the small partition was so flimsy and that Su Bingyan's excitement must have been overheard by the two girls.
So he casually said, "It's nothing. Bingyan was just choked by that vampire, and a trace of poison entered her body. I used my mental field to clear the poison away. It might have been a little painful, so Bingyan cried out twice so you could hear it."
Li Lingling pouted, thinking, "You're just making this up. Even if it hurts, you can still cry. Why are you telling her something important? You're probably just trying to fool this young girl again." She felt a pang of jealousy, but it wasn't good to press her for answers. After all, she wasn't Lingyun's girlfriend, and Lingyun had denied it to her face, so he probably didn't want to talk about it. A smart girl like Lingling wouldn't force someone to do something against their will.
Su Bingyan straightened Ling Yun's clothes, her expression quickly returning to calm. She then walked to the door, her smile now gentle and serene: "Lingling, Jiaxuan, I'm alright. I really have to thank Ling Yun for his methods; otherwise, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to see you two again."
Li Lingling smiled and said, "It's good that you're alright, it's good that you're alright."
She glanced at Ling Yun, who was feigning innocence, and a mischievous thought suddenly popped into her head—she wanted to play a trick on him. She also wanted to know what Ling Yun had done to Su Bingyan in the private room. Although the room wasn't soundproof, and she was an esper, how could she possibly peep at Ling Yun treating Su Bingyan?
She suddenly touched her snow-white throat, a look of pain on her face: "Ouch, Lingyun, I feel... I feel really bad. That vampire just now also grabbed my throat, and it seems like the poison has entered my body. I'm dizzy." As she spoke, she leaned limply against Lingyun.
Chen Jiaxuan and Su Bingyan were immediately taken aback, and Ling Yun's face changed color. He wondered if her mental field was too weak, causing her to be affected by the active molecules. He quickly helped Li Lingling up and half-carried, half-dragged her to the bed in the private room.
Lingling seemed to have fallen into a state of confusion. Her eyes were closed, her breathing was slightly rapid, her hands were crossed on her lower abdomen, her hair was slightly messy, and her long eyelashes trembled, giving her a kind of messy and breathtaking beauty.
Su Bingyan looked at Li Lingling nervously. She had just experienced that scene and naturally knew the pain of being infected by active molecules. However, Li Lingling's condition seemed to be somewhat different from hers, but Su Bingyan couldn't quite put her finger on it.
Chen Jiaxuan had a vague feeling that something was wrong. Li Lingling was fine just now, chatting and laughing with her. How could she suddenly collapse for no reason? If it was because she was infected by the vampire's toxin, why didn't her mental field detect anything unusual? Just as she was about to observe Li Lingling further with Ling Yun, Su Bingyan suddenly grabbed her from behind and pulled her out of the private room.