“It’s simple, get the Sky Eye,” Lin Naimei said calmly. “That’s my only purpose in coming to Jinghua University.”
"How did you know that the Heavenly Eye was in my hands?" Gu Xiaorou asked after a long silence.
“I don’t know!” Lin Naimei said crisply. “I only know that Tianyan might be in Jinghua University, or it might just be nearby. So for the past few months, I’ve been secretly looking for clues. I haven’t let go of any people or things related to superpowers. From the first day Ling Yun came to the school, I knew he was a superpowered person, so I never stopped tracking him. I was lucky enough to follow the clues and find you. Then, through Ling Yun’s battle with Tianyan tonight, I learned that Elizabeth is you.”
“Elizabeth is my code name; very few people outside know my real name,” Gu Xiaorou explained, seeing Ling Yun’s questioning expression.
Ling Yun remained silent. The secret of the Heavenly Eye had not been kept. Lin Naimei's words contained some underlying information, which Ling Yun had already keenly sensed.
Lin Naimei didn't know Gu Xiaorou's whereabouts beforehand, but she knew that Tianyan might be inside Jinghua University, which meant she had obtained relatively accurate information before coming. If Tianyan was able to track Gu Xiaorou's whereabouts because the micro-barrier released shockwaves, then Lin Naimei was clearly not a member of Tianyan, otherwise she wouldn't have killed the Tianyan soldier. But the question is: how did she manage to track him down to Jinghua University? Where did she obtain such secret information?
The Sky Eye Society obviously wouldn't reveal its secrets to outsiders, so the only possibility is that the information was leaked. Since Lin Naimei was able to track this far on behalf of the mysterious force behind her, what about the other superhumans? How many more bizarre and mysterious beings are there on campus that they haven't noticed?
Ling Yun suddenly felt a headache coming on, his deep thinking even making him forget the pain all over his body. The bedroom was silent, except for the rustling sound of carbonized, necrotic skin peeling off Ling Yun's body. In just the short time it had been talking, a small part of his skin had already returned to its normal color, the new skin white with a rosy glow and a faint sheen.
A powerful and abundant force was surging forth from within Ling Yun's body, continuously filling every part of his being. This was a benefit he gained from the fifth stage; each time he recovered from a serious injury, he would experience an explosive increase in power, as if he were reborn.
"You can kill both of us and then take the Heavenly Eye," Ling Yun said in a low voice after a long silence. The Heavenly Eye was an heirloom that Gu Xiaorou's mother had obtained at the cost of her life; it was extremely precious. If it were merely for the sake of saving her own life, she would have handed it over long ago. This shows how important the Heavenly Eye was to the young girl—a priceless treasure that she would defend with her life.
Gu Xiaorou nodded. Ling Yun had already spoken her mind, so there was no need for further explanation to Lin Naimei.
“I had originally planned to do this.” Lin Naimei was silent for a long time, then frowned and sighed softly, “But now I don’t want to kill you, especially you, Ling Yun. I really can’t bear to kill you. But I must get my hands on the Heavenly Eye. This is a dilemma. What should I do?”
Gu Xiaorou stared coldly at her, curious to know what this unusually alluring beauty was up to. Ling Yun remained silent, though he knew Lin Naimei already had a plan, just playing a little trick again. It seemed she enjoyed keeping him in suspense like this.
Sure enough, Lin Nami slowly said, "There is a kind of illusion barrier that can make people temporarily forget all their memories and live in a certain fragment of the past. Its characteristic is that it will infinitely amplify the weaknesses of the person's mind. In other words, if you have weaknesses, you may suppress them in the real world, but in the barrier, they will be exaggerated and may even cover up other psychological issues."
Ling Yun nodded calmly: "You want me to enter the illusionary barrier?"
"Smart!" Lin Naimei clapped her hands. "This is my requirement for you. I'll give you three hours. If you can break through the illusion barrier, I'll leave automatically and won't harm a hair on your head or Gu Xiaorou's head. If you can't break through, then I won't be polite. Failing to break through also means you can't overcome your weaknesses, and I'll be very disappointed in you."
“No problem, let’s go in now!” Ling Yun replied without hesitation.
Gu Xiaorou looked at him worriedly: "Your health... should I go instead?"
“No, Lingyun must enter the illusionary barrier.” A glint flashed in Lin Naimei’s eyes. “This is my test for him. Entering the illusionary barrier does not consume physical energy; all that is needed is to project one’s mental energy field into it.”
Ling Yun nodded, while Gu Xiaorou silently stepped aside.
Lin Naimei clasped her hands together and seemed to utter a few strange syllables. A pink ball of light appeared in her slender palms, and as she pushed her palms outward, a straight red beam of light shot onto Ling Yun.
Chapter Ninety-Five: Breaking Through Illusions (1)
"Ling Yun." A gentle call, as sweet as a nightingale's song, instantly woke Ling Yun, who was dozing off at his desk. He looked up blankly at the beautiful face gazing at him tenderly.
A murmur rippled through the crowd. "Ah, isn't that Li Lingling, the class beauty? What's she doing looking for Ling Yun?"
"Yeah, it's unbelievable. This guy's got some luck with women. I'm so envious."
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Ling Yun wiped his still sleepy eyes with the corner of his clothes and finally saw the beautiful girl so close to him. It was none other than Li Lingling, the class beauty and goddess he had been longing for day and night. Instantly, Ling Yun's heart began to pound uncontrollably.
Seeing an opportunity, her deskmate automatically stood up and mysteriously offered Li Lingling her seat. She then turned and went elsewhere to whisper among the other restless students who were watching the commotion.
"Ah... Li Lingling, come here... please sit down." Ling Yun scratched his head awkwardly, suddenly feeling at a loss, and didn't even know what to say. He just stammered "please sit down" incoherently.
Li Lingling smiled slightly, her already beautiful face blossoming like a flower, instantly stunning everyone present. Many male students stared in disbelief, and Ling Yun even secretly lowered his head, swallowing hard. He seemed to have lost his composure, and the young man didn't want to leave any imperfect impression on the girl he admired.
A pleasant fragrance wafted over, followed by a gentle touch from an arm as delicate and smooth as lotus root. Only then did Ling Yun notice that Li Lingling had already sat down. She was sitting very close to him, their posture somewhat intimate, unlike the distance they maintained with other classmates.
"Lingyun, I've received all the love letters you sent me," Li Lingling said softly, her breath sweet as orchids, making Lingyun feel a surge of longing. "I really like your love letters," the girl said in a very soft voice, a blush rising on her fair and delicate face.
With a deafening roar, it was as if a bomb had suddenly exploded in Ling Yun's heart. The unexpected surprise overwhelmed Ling Yun with immense happiness, leaving him completely dazed and unable to even speak properly: "Really? You like it... I'm glad you like it."
"Let's go on a date after school, okay, Lingyun? I want to tell you what's on my mind." Li Lingling's beautiful, star-like eyes were fixed on Lingyun, as if she could see right into the depths of his heart.
"Okay, okay, okay!" Ling Yun said "okay" several times in a row, then stared blankly at Li Lingling, his heart filled with a sweet joy. His goddess had taken the initiative to ask him out—what a wonderful thing this was! For a moment, Ling Yun wanted to burst into song. What was that saying again? Yes, "Enjoy life while you can, for tomorrow you may die." The poems of the ancients were so beautiful; only Li Bai could describe Ling Yun's heavenly happiness.
Li Lingling smiled at Ling Yun, and waited for him to calm down before whispering, "Then how about 7:30 tonight? Let's meet at Tongjiang Park, okay?"
"Okay, okay, okay!" It seemed that Ling Yun couldn't say anything else besides "okay." At this moment, he was so happy that he didn't know what to say.
Li Lingling then stood up and gracefully walked away. Countless eyes were fixed on her slender waist and curvaceous back, their gazes burning with desire.
Ring, ring. After a long while, the school bell finally rang reluctantly.
Lingyun, who had been feeling like he was being liberated, excitedly slung his already packed schoolbag over his shoulder and was the first to rush out of the classroom.
As soon as she got home, Lingyun couldn't wait to change into her favorite casual clothes. She then looked in the mirror for a good fifteen minutes, combing her short hair back and forth. After carefully dressing herself up, she saw that it was almost 7:30, so she stepped out of the house.
Arriving at Tongjiang Park on time, Lingyun realized that the park was indeed a perfect place for a rendezvous. Especially at night, the sparse and quiet groves, a few clean benches, and some swings and other exercise equipment were scattered throughout the tranquil and elegant park. Several couples were already sitting on the benches, whispering sweet nothings to each other.
A snow-white figure walked in from the park entrance. Upon seeing Ling Yun, she quickly walked over and said, "Ling Yun, you're here so early? Have you been waiting for me for ages? I'm so sorry."
Ling Yun gazed at Li Lingling with excitement. Under the hazy moonlight, the beauty was breathtaking. Her pure white dress, elegant and understated, made her appear as graceful and elegant as a swan. Her face, lightly made up, was exquisitely beautiful, her already lovely features even more stunning. Her slender waist was incredibly delicate; standing there, she resembled a fairy under the moon, a captivating fragrance wafting through the air—everything about her was intoxicating.
Ling Yun was already drunk. Tonight's Li Lingling was the most beautiful image of Li Lingling he had ever seen in his countless dreams. So he murmured, "It's okay, Lingling, I just got here too. You are so beautiful."
Li Lingling lowered her head shyly, her fair hands awkwardly clasped together: "Thank you. I was afraid you wouldn't like it, so I tried on many different outfits at home."
"I love it, I love it," Ling Yun said repeatedly. "No matter what you wear, you look beautiful, I love it all."
Li Lingling smiled happily, looked around, and pointed to an empty bench with a backrest, saying, "Lingyun, let's go sit there."
"Okay." Ling Yun was about to walk forward when he suddenly stiffened and his whole body trembled as if struck by lightning. Li Lingling naturally took his arm, and the sudden physical contact gave Ling Yun a feeling of being electrocuted.
It only took Lingyun a few seconds to walk to the bench with its backrest, but it felt like an eternity. He truly wished he could walk arm in arm with Li Lingling forever; that was the thing the young man wanted most and felt happiest at that moment.