"That kid actually got involved with the Qi Gong Association? What are they up to?" Lin Yuan scratched his messy hair, looking puzzled, like a cat with its fur all ruffled.
Su Jiu'er furrowed her brows, her tone serious as if a storm was about to break: "Intelligence reports indicate that they plan to launch a large-scale experiment in three days. The target is unclear, but it likely relates to parallel worlds—you know, the kind of world where 'Another Me' exists."
"Parallel worlds? That's too sci-fi! Even more bizarre than the strange customers I encounter while delivering food!" Lin Yuan's eyes widened, feeling as if he had stepped into a sci-fi blockbuster while on his delivery route. "Wait, 'Another Me'? Does that mean he delivers food looking this handsome too?"
Su Jiu'er facepalmed in exasperation: "This isn't the time for jokes. We need to stop them quickly! Parallel worlds are no laughing matter; it could lead to temporal chaos. Imagine a street full of delivery guys just like you—it's terrifying to think about."
Lin Yuan shivered at the thought: "Uh, that image is too beautiful; I can't even imagine it. Let's hurry back and discuss our strategy!"
The two rushed back to the Cultivator Community, where a group had already gathered in the makeshift conference room, the atmosphere tense like an exam hall.
Lin Yuan pushed the door open and swaggered in, yawning as he playfully quipped using internet slang: "Hey, fellow cultivators! Surprised to see your savior is just a delivery guy? Shocked? Unexpected?" He was dressed in cartoon-printed pajamas and wore slippers, looking as if he had just rolled out of bed.
The others looked at Lin Yuan's nonchalant demeanor with discontent. Zhang Qiang, a senior member of the community, directly voiced his skepticism with a hint of disdain: "A delivery guy? Can you handle this? The last time those Qi Gong Association folks were no pushovers; they can use Qi Gong Wave, Kamehameha, and Spirit Bomb. Can you do that?"
Lin Yuan wasn't offended; he cheerfully walked up to him and patted his shoulder earnestly: "Come on, don’t underestimate delivery guys. We have special skills too, like—instant teleportation! How else would we deliver on time, right?"
As he spoke, he extended his hand, gathering a dazzling orb of Lingqi in his palm. The Lingqi shifted shapes—sometimes resembling a swimming dragon, other times a phoenix, and at one point looking like a steaming box of rice. The crowd watched in awe. Finally, the Lingqi condensed into a small light sphere at his fingertips. With a gentle flick, the sphere accurately struck a cockroach eavesdropping in the corner, instantly turning it to dust.
"This... this is..." Zhang Qiang was left speechless, his jaw nearly dropping to the floor.
"Just a little trick; nothing to brag about," Lin Yuan said with a smile as he dispersed the Lingqi, as if everything that had just happened was merely an illusion. "This move is called 'Lingqi Takeout,' specially designed for various challenges. So, how about ordering one?"
"Lin Yuan, you truly are a hidden gem!" Li Wei, the community technician, looked at Lin Yuan with admiration, his eyes sparkling. "The precision of this Lingqi manipulation is simply more impressive than my Nano Robot!"
Other community members expressed their respect for Lin Yuan as well, their previous doubts about him completely dispelled.
"Brother Lin, we all want to join your action plan!" Wang Lei, a newcomer in the community, exclaimed excitedly, eager to take Lin Yuan as his mentor.
The other newcomers echoed his sentiments, and the conference room suddenly buzzed with excitement, resembling a fan meeting.
Lin Yuan gazed at the expectant faces around him, a surge of ambition rising within him. "Alright! Since everyone trusts me so much, I will lead you all to thwart the schemes of the Qi Gong Association and Nan Gong Xuan! For world peace, for cosmic justice, and for the dignity of delivery workers, let’s charge ahead!"
"Now, let me outline the action plan..." Lin Yuan cleared his throat, preparing to explain his strategy in detail as everyone listened intently.
"Wait a moment!" Su Jiu'er suddenly interrupted Lin Yuan, her expression serious as iron. "I just received the latest intel. The experimental site of the Qi Gong Association and Nan Gong Xuan has been confirmed; it’s located in an abandoned factory on the outskirts of the city. They have set up a Bagua Formation, Five Elements Flag, and Qian Kun Lock there—it's practically a fortress!"
"Great! Then we’ll strike directly at their heart and catch them off guard!" A glint of determination flashed in Lin Yuan's eyes as he envisioned victory. "However, those Bagua Formation and Five Elements Flag sound formidable; we need to devise a foolproof strategy."
"According to the intel, that factory is heavily fortified and guarded by many powerful Cultivators. They are said to be proficient in Dragon Subduing Eighteen Palms, Lingbo Microstep, and Six Meridians Divine Sword. We must proceed with caution," Su Jiu'er warned, her tone laced with concern.
"Don't worry; I have a secret weapon!" Lin Yuan smiled mysteriously as he pulled out a uniquely shaped device from his pocket that resembled an oversized MP3 player. "Time Manipulator—care to take a look?"
"What is that?" The crowd asked curiously, their eyes wide like saucers.
"Time Manipulator!" Lin Yuan proudly raised the device in his hand. "It can pause time, decompose matter, and even reverse time! And more importantly, it can play music with over a million songs—its sound quality is fantastic!"
“Is it really that powerful?!” the crowd gasped, as if they had just seen a divine artifact. “And it can play music? That's so cool!”
“With this, we can easily break through the enemy's defenses and strike at their heart! Just imagine, we’ll play some energetic music and make them tremble in fear!” Lin Yuan said confidently, as if he could already see the victory ahead.
Three days later, Lin Yuan led the members of the Cultivator Community to the outside of the abandoned factory. The area was heavily guarded, with patrolling Guards everywhere, and the atmosphere was tense like a bowstring pulled tight.
“Prepare for action!” Lin Yuan commanded, and everyone swiftly used their skills to infiltrate the factory, moving silently like a group of ghosts.
Inside the factory, members of the Qi Gong Association and Nan Gong Xuan were busy with intense experimental preparations. Various instruments flickered with eerie lights, and a mysterious aura filled the air.
“Report! There’s an intruder!” a Guard shouted in panic, his voice trembling like a leaf in the wind.
“What?!” Han Lingyun's expression changed dramatically as he barked, “Stop them! Activate the Vajra Demon Suppression Circle!”
The battle was about to erupt. Lin Yuan activated the Time Manipulator, freezing time so that everything inside the factory stood still, like a frozen painting. He quickly decomposed the Guards into Lingqi, absorbing them completely, then flashed in front of Han Lingyun with a grin and said, “Sorry to interrupt! Do you need some takeout?”
“What’s happening? My power…” Zhu Lie exclaimed in horror as he realized his strength was rapidly draining away, as if being consumed by a black hole. “Why has my Nine Yang Divine Skill failed?”
Lin Yuan appeared before him and sent him flying with a punch. “Your power is now mine! Thank you for your patronage!”
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