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The black sedan screeched to a halt outside the abandoned factory, and a man dressed in a black suit, wearing sunglasses and with meticulously combed hair, stepped out of the car.
He removed his sunglasses, revealing a pair of sharp eyes. It was Lu Tianxing, the President of the Qi Gong Association.
“Lin Yuan, Su Jiu'er, you can't escape!” Lu Tianxing snorted coldly, a glimmer of murderous intent flashing in his eyes.
Lin Yuan and Su Jiu'er were huddled in a corner of the abandoned factory, not daring to make a sound, trembling like two frightened little mice.
“Jiu'er, how is this old guy still on our tail? Didn't we already escape?” Lin Yuan whispered, his voice tinged with fear as if he were about to cling to Su Jiu'er's leg and cry.
Su Jiu'er furrowed her brow, her expression serious. “It seems we underestimated the strength of the Qi Gong Association. They must have some tracking method; it’s possible this old guy has GPS on us! But now isn’t the time to discuss this; we need to think of a way to shake them off!”
“How do we shake them off? This old guy looks like a master; we’re no match for him!” Lin Yuan said with a mournful face, nearly terrified to the point of wetting himself. “How about we surrender? Maybe we can negotiate for leniency…”
Su Jiu'er shot him an exasperated glare. “Coward! What are you afraid of? I’m Jiu'er, seasoned in battle! This little situation is nothing! Watch me!” She pulled out a yellow talisman from her pocket, covered in strange symbols that looked like a child’s doodles, and handed it to Lin Yuan. “Stick this on yourself; it can temporarily conceal your aura. This is my trump card; I don’t usually let just anyone use it!”
Lin Yuan took the talisman with skepticism. “Does this thing really work? It looks like something from a street vendor…”
“Stop talking nonsense and stick it on! If you keep hesitating, that old guy will catch up!” Su Jiu'er urged him, exasperated.
Lin Yuan hurriedly pressed the talisman against his chest. A cool sensation spread throughout his body, and he felt as if he had truly vanished. The air around him became ethereal, as if he were in a fairyland—though this fairyland smelled somewhat like a sewage ditch…
“How does it feel? Do you feel like an invisible man now, free to do whatever you want?” Su Jiu'er asked with a hint of pride in her voice.
Lin Yuan closed his eyes and concentrated. “It seems to be working; I feel like I’ve merged with my surroundings. That old guy shouldn’t be able to find me now. Though this talisman has an odd smell—kind of like expired stinky tofu…”
“Don’t celebrate too soon; this talisman only lasts for a limited time. We need to hurry and get out of here! If we wait until its effect wears off, we’ll be sitting ducks!” Su Jiu'er said as she grabbed Lin Yuan’s hand and ran deeper into the factory like two fleeing mice.
Lu Tianxing stood still, his brow furrowed. He could clearly sense Lin Yuan and Su Jiu'er nearby but couldn’t find them anywhere. This frustrated him immensely, akin to playing hide-and-seek when you know exactly where someone is hiding but can’t seem to find them.
“Strange, could they really have escaped?” Lu Tianxing muttered to himself. “Impossible! I can feel their presence right here; how could they suddenly disappear? Do they know invisibility techniques?”
He searched the area again meticulously, leaving no corner unchecked—even rummaging through trash cans—but found nothing. His frustration only grew.
“Damn it! How did they get away?” Lu Tianxing stomped his foot angrily, feeling like a fool who had been played with. “If I ever catch you again, you’ll pay dearly! I’ll lock you up in a dark room and make you feel my wrath!”
He turned back to the car, slammed the door shut, started the engine, and pressed down on the accelerator, speeding away and leaving a cloud of exhaust and dust behind.
Lin Yuan and Su Jiu'er ran wildly, finally escaping the abandoned factory. Once they reached the street, they dared to slow down and catch their breath.
"Haah—" Lin Yuan let out a long sigh. "Finally got rid of that old guy! He scared me to death! I thought I was going to meet my end there!"
Su Jiu'er also breathed a sigh of relief. "Looks like we need to hurry back to the Qi Yun Investigation Bureau, meet up with Old K and the others, and discuss our next plan. We can't stay so passive any longer!"
They hailed a taxi, and along the way, Lin Yuan kept complaining, "What kind of lousy talisman is this? It smells so bad it’s giving me a headache! Can we get something fancier next time? Like one that has a pleasant scent, preferably rose..."
Su Jiu'er rolled her eyes in exasperation. "Just be grateful! This is a treasure I've kept for years. If it weren't for the emergency, I wouldn't have let you use it! Besides, if it weren't for this talisman, we would have been caught by that old guy long ago!"
Hearing this, Lin Yuan felt it made sense and closed his mouth, stopping his complaints.
The Qi Yun Investigation Bureau was located in a high-tech building in the city center. It served as the monitoring hub for all Lingqi activities in the city and was also the frontline command center against various supernatural threats. It looked like something out of a science fiction movie.
Lin Yuan and Su Jiu'er arrived at the director's office where Old K and Xiao A had been waiting for quite some time. Old K wore his usual serious expression while Xiao A looked excited as if he had discovered something new.
"You two are finally back; we've been waiting for you for ages," Old K said with a hint of reproach in his tone. "Can you be on time next time? We're all very busy!"
"We ran into some minor trouble on the way that delayed us," Su Jiu'er explained. "We were chased by Lu Tianxing and it took a lot of effort to escape."
"Minor trouble? More like you almost lost your lives!" Xiao A interjected with a teasing tone. "Next time remember to bring back some snacks; it would help pass the time."
Lin Yuan chuckled awkwardly. "Hehe, luckily Jiu'er was with me; we managed to turn danger into safety. Next time I'll definitely bring snacks—lots and lots of snacks!"
Old K waved his hand dismissively. "Alright, enough of that. Let's talk about what you found this time. Did you make any important discoveries?"
Lin Yuan and Su Jiu'er detailed their findings from the cave and their encounter with Lu Tianxing, narrating it vividly as if telling a story.
After listening, Old K's expression grew serious. "It seems the Qi Gong Association's experiment has reached its final stage. We must stop them quickly; otherwise, the consequences will be unimaginable!"
"But their defense system is extremely tight. How are we supposed to infiltrate?" Xiao A asked worriedly. "Their security system is so tight not even a fly could get in!"
At that moment, Lin Yuan suddenly remembered his new skill, Spiritual Power Interference. Perhaps he could use this ability to break through the Qi Gong Association's defenses, which excited him like discovering a new toy.
"I have an idea..." Lin Yuan said, his tone laced with a hint of mystery. "Perhaps I can use my new skill to interfere with their defense system, allowing us to sneak in without anyone noticing!"
All eyes turned to Lin Yuan, waiting for him to elaborate. Even the usually serious Old K showed a glimmer of curiosity.
"My new skill can temporarily disrupt the operation of others' Lingqi. If I can apply this skill to their defense system, it might create a loophole for us to slip through!" Lin Yuan continued, growing more excited with each word. "What do you think? Isn't my idea brilliant?"
Old K nodded. "That's indeed a good idea, but how exactly do we execute it? We need a detailed plan!"
Xiao A chimed in, "Exactly! We need to consider all possible scenarios and devise a foolproof strategy!"
Su Jiu'er looked worried. "While this plan sounds good, the risks are significant. It's too dangerous for Lin Yuan to go in alone!"
Lin Yuan patted his chest confidently. "Don't worry, Jiu'er! I'm Lin Yuan, seasoned in battle! This is nothing for me! I will complete the mission!"
"Stop being reckless," Su Jiu'er shot him a glance. "I know you're capable, but you must be cautious and not act impulsively!"
"I know, I know," Lin Yuan replied quickly. "I'll be careful!"
Then Old K, Xiao A, and Su Jiu'er began discussing the specifics of the action plan. They analyzed the Qi Gong Association's defense system, studied Lin Yuan's new skill, and crafted a detailed infiltration strategy aimed at ensuring success.
After much discussion, they finalized their plan: Lin Yuan would infiltrate the Qi Gong Association's Core Laboratory alone to gather crucial evidence and sabotage the experimental equipment, while Su Jiu'er would use her luck perception ability to assist him and provide some special ancient talismans for unexpected situations.
Lin Yuan accepted the mission with determination in his eyes and confidence swelling within him. He knew this task was perilous, but he wasn't afraid because he understood that he wasn't fighting alone; behind him were Su Jiu'er, Old K, Xiao A, and the entire Qi Yun Investigation Bureau supporting him!
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