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Although Electric Ghost and the others were unwilling to explain themselves to Fang Lin Kong, he could sense that these three individuals took him very seriously.
In any situation, Electric Ghost, Kazama, and Fire Quirk formed a triangular formation around him, always on high alert, as if they were guarding against some unseen danger.
Fang Lin Kong had a strange thought. These three mysterious figures seemed somewhat wary of him, even afraid.
He quickly realized that they had no clear purpose. Clutching the ancient book in his hands, he mused, "They are so curious about everything; they probably lack experience living in this era. These three might even be antiques from thousands of years ago."
"Wow! These clothes look so cool! Electric Ghost, let's go in and try on a couple!"
Though it sounded like a suggestion, Fire Quirk wasted no time and stepped into the nearby Boutique Clothing Store. This store specialized in high-end fashion and was very close to Fang Lin Kong's home. He had passed by countless times but had never shopped there; the prices were far beyond his budget.
"Oh! This one, this one—bring them all over!"
Due to the recent transformation, their clothes were somewhat tattered. At first glance, they looked like something rarely worn even by street kids from Hong Kong or Taiwan. The four uniquely dressed youths entered the store. The staff did not mistake them for beggars but also did not greet them with enthusiasm.
"Sir, this is Brand Boutique; our prices are quite steep. Trying on is not permitted."
The salesman was polite but looked down on the four of them with disdain. His cold demeanor clearly suggested they should leave.
Fire Quirk shrugged and stepped aside without saying a word. Kazama seemed oblivious to the snobbish salesman and had already picked out a piece of clothing he liked, preparing to try it on openly. Only Electric Ghost wore a sly grin as he grabbed the salesman who was about to stop Kazama.
"What's the big deal about trying something on? Why be so unreasonable?" Seeing Electric Ghost's expression, Fang Lin Kong knew trouble was brewing. Sure enough, the salesman immediately attempted to push Electric Ghost away with brute force to save the clothes. As he thrust his hand forward, it felt like touching a high-voltage switch. A flash of bright electricity surged through the air, filling the store with a charred smell as a hundred-pound man became a freshly cooked roast.
The few customers still in the store were stunned by this sudden turn of events. Although they had noticed the four when they entered, no one paid much attention to them since it didn't concern them directly. Thus, they were unaware of what had just happened. When they saw the salesman knocked out by electricity, one customer even thought there was an electrical leak somewhere and began shouting for help.
"Oh! This world is truly beautiful, freedom is wonderful!" Electric Ghost laughed wildly as he walked through the store, brushing against the clothes on the rack. Every fabric fiber curled and burned, turning expensive garments into a pile of charred rags.
Seeing Electric Ghost surrounded by crackling electricity, the atmosphere in the boutique, which had already been sparsely populated, turned to one of panic. Fang Lin Kong was about to make a run for it when Fire Quirk smiled and reached out a hand, stopping him from escaping.
"Wen Yi, it's me, Fang Lin Kong. Are you still conscious? Can you answer me?"
"I can, but I can't control my body anymore. These guys... ah! This is so creepy, I'm really scared..."
Fang Lin Kong had only been trying to bolster his courage with idle chatter, but he hadn’t expected to receive a response. He hurriedly reassured her, "Wen Yi, I will find a way to get you out. But right now, I don’t have any solutions."
This more disheartening reply left Wen Yi silent for a moment before she finally exploded, "I'm trapped in my own body! Get me out of here so I can become a ghost! Old Fang... hurry... find some monks or Taoists to perform a ritual..."
Before Fang Lin Kong could fully comprehend her words, Fire Quirk made a face and cut off Wen Yi's voice. He quietly said to Fang Lin Kong, "This is all I can do. Your friend might be fine or she might be doomed. It depends on who our enemy is and what happens next."
"Enemy? Why would I have enemies? Don't drag us into your mess! I'm just an ordinary high school student! Why don't you go find someone else?" Fang Lin Kong finally couldn't hold back any longer and vented his suppressed fear loudly. Although he was strong-willed, he was still just a second-year student. Such an unexpected turn of events had shattered his psychological limits.
Electric Ghost knocked out a female clerk who was screaming incessantly and shouted angrily, "Stop talking nonsense; we’re not involved in this! We were brought here as bodyguards. Do you think we’re doing something glamorous? Maybe in the next moment we’ll be killed by some powerful enemy, and the reason will be because of you, you idiot 'Undying'!"
"What 'Undying'! Who are you people? I don’t need your protection!" By the end of his shouting, Fang Lin Kong was hoarse.
After yelling, he began to worry about his three friends. "Even so! You could just come after me; why hurt my friends?"
"Damn it! If I want to, I'll fry you with electricity if you keep shouting."
Despite being the smallest among them, Electric Ghost clearly acted as the leader of the trio. As he threatened Fang Lin Kong to behave himself, Fire Quirk merely smiled and shrugged his shoulders in a friendly manner, showing no intention of helping.
While they were arguing loudly, someone made a phone call without anyone noticing. A group of muscular men arrived in five or six cars. It seemed that the boutique had some shady background since they weren’t police officers; judging by their attire, they looked like members of organized crime.
A group of people got out of the car and strode into the store, only to be greeted by a scene of devastation. The leader, the Black-Clad Man, smirked coldly and said, "Which one of you smashed up my store? Step forward and let me see. Who dares to vandalize my territory?"
Initially, Fang Lin Kong and his three companions were the most suspicious. The others in the store were either cowering in the corners or knocked out cold by Electric Ghost. However, despite the oddities of the other three, Li Biao couldn't believe that a few high school students would dare to cause trouble. Thus, he demanded answers.
"The kid with his hair standing on end, did you see who smashed my store?" Li Biao's icy question was met with an even colder retort from Electric Ghost.
"Where did this idiot come from? We just put on a few clothes, and you're already making a fuss. Get lost."
Instead of getting angry at Electric Ghost's defiance, Li Biao laughed coldly and said, "These little brats have no idea what they're getting into. Everyone, grab them and take them back for questioning!"
Having been in the game for many years, Li Biao knew that these kids might have some backing given their arrogance. He didn't dare to act recklessly; he only mentioned capturing them without following through on his original plan to beat them half to death first. A few black-clad men stepped forward to grab Electric Ghost. But before they could lay a hand on him, Fang Lin Kong saw Electric Ghost's palm glowing with light. In an instant, a brilliant blue electric spark flashed through the air, and those Black-Clad Men fell unconscious without knowing what hit them.
Caught off guard, Fang Lin Kong found his vision blurred by the dazzling electric light. In a daze, he felt as if Electric Ghost was casually waving his hand and knocking down everyone around him. The intense electricity jumped from one person to another, incapacitating not only the thugs but also several innocent bystanders nearby. By the time Fang Lin Kong regained his focus, the store was filled with charred bodies lying on the ground. However, he noticed that most of those electrocuted were still twitching slightly. Clearly, Electric Ghost had been careful not to kill anyone.
Meanwhile, Kazama had already changed into new clothes and was sitting on a display stand by the window. The commotion inside had drawn quite a crowd outside who were watching from a distance. Just moments ago, Kazama had openly changed clothes, catching the attention of several girls outside who were sneaking glances at the handsome guy. Originally just tall and average-looking Chen Mingbin transformed after Kazama possessed him; not only did his physique become well-proportioned, but his skin also appeared much smoother and more attractive. His earlier display of good looks had an undeniable impact on the girls.
Although Fang Lin Kong still felt closer to his friends, he couldn't deny that after being possessed, Wen Yi, Ma Jingjie, and Chen Mingbin all looked significantly more handsome. Their appeal had far surpassed that of certain idol groups.
"Electric Ghost, that thing is really fun! Can we get one too? I like the thick and big one," Kazama said with great interest about the car that had just arrived.
Fang Lin Kong recognized the vehicle Kazama pointed at; it was a luxury car worth over a million—one of the flashiest vehicles on land—the Hummer.
While Fang Lin Kong couldn't help but admire Kazama's taste, he interjected, "Does anyone here know how to drive? This isn't something you can just mess around with; it's not like riding a horse-drawn cart. This is technology!"
In Fang Lin Kong's eyes, these guys seemed no different from country bumpkins who had never seen modern technology before. Seizing the opportunity to mock them verbally was irresistible. Kazama showed no reaction to Fang Lin Kong's tone; instead, he glanced at the Hummer for a moment and waved his hand casually. To Fang Lin Kong's astonishment, that sturdy eight-seater SUV automatically maneuvered around obstacles and started moving on its own.
Kazama casually waved his hand, and the Hummer's doors automatically swung open. He reached back and grabbed Fang Lin Kong, stepping lightly into the vehicle. With just one step, Kazama was able to move from the store directly into the car, a distance of at least seventeen or eighteen meters. Fang Lin Kong finally confirmed that this guy—Kazama—could fly.
Once Electric Ghost and Fire Quirk were also inside the car, Kazama said calmly, "I can feel them nearby. They might come over soon."
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go!"
Electric Ghost shouted with impressive authority, and the Hummer roared to life. In an instant, they had left the scene of the incident.
"Behind us, at least eight Enhanced Orcs. Some skilled fighters are rushing in from the left front to intercept us. We need to change course."
With Kazama's cold report, the four of them had already begun their escape before any sign of the enemy appeared.
Ignoring all traffic regulations, Kazama instantly pushed the car to its maximum speed. Fang Lin Kong clung tightly to the door handle, trying to keep himself from being thrown from his seat. He couldn't even muster any extra words.
Initially filled with questions, Fang Lin Kong soon abandoned his desire to ask anything because the enemy had truly appeared.
"To the left! There are enemies in that Commercial Building!" Just as Kazama's voice fell, the door of a nearby shop exploded outward as if hit by a powerful explosive. Wood and metal shards flew everywhere, and windows and walls suffered a similar fate.
Four strong men in black tight-fitting suits burst out. Their high-elasticity outfits perfectly outlined their muscular bodies, with six clearly defined abs visible. Their physiques were comparable to those of elite bodybuilders. Having destroyed the building to make their entrance, they showed no intention of talking back; instead, they charged directly at the speeding Hummer for a joint assault.
Screech! The sound of tires screeching filled the air as Kazama pushed the Hummer's performance to its limits. With a swift turn that left long tire marks on the ground, he managed to shake off the enemies behind them. Seeing the four men in black chasing them on foot, Electric Ghost revealed a faintly wicked smile.
"Sure enough, they're Enhanced Orcs; this first wave of attacks is manageable."
"Manageable my ass! Didn't you see they've already caught up?" Fang Lin Kong, who had been dizzy moments ago, now stared wide-eyed like a polar bear. Those four men in black could actually keep pace with a Hummer traveling at nearly one hundred eighty or ninety kilometers per hour on foot. Such physical ability was beyond human capability. No Olympic champion in any running event could possibly chase down a speeding car on foot.
"So what if they catch up? These muscle-bound idiots pose no real threat. Besides, they don't have an advantage in numbers."
Electric Ghost was clearly accustomed to these horrifying events.
“There’s a master coming after us, it should be Tiger King. And Crimson Peak King might show up soon as well. You all go ahead, I’ll handle him.” Before Kazama finished speaking, Fang Lin Kong heard a heavy thud above the car. Boom! A loud crash echoed as the wind above intensified violently. A muscular man, towering at nearly two meters, appeared on the roof of the car out of nowhere. He ripped off the top of the Hummer. This was no ordinary human.
“Intangible Sonic Blade!”
Without any visible preparation, Kazama unleashed countless sharp wind blades that sliced toward the enemy. This muscular man who had climbed onto the vehicle was clearly not just a brute as described by Electric Ghost. Although Kazama’s Atmospheric Blade shredded his clothes and shoes in an instant, it had no effect on his incredibly powerful muscles. Fortunately, Electric Ghost acted quickly, slapping the giant's thigh and shouting, “Tiger King, you should get down! We don’t need you to perform a naked run here.”
With their combined efforts, Tiger King was forcibly knocked off the car by Electric Ghost. However, this so-called Tiger King was indeed formidable; he sprang back to life in an instant and began to sprint after them. Electric Ghost shook his head helplessly and sent out a current to block him, while Kazama used the momentum from the backrest to leap up and kicked at Tiger King, who was attempting to jump back onto the Hummer. In no time, they were entangled together.
“Is Kazama going to be okay? Just how strong is that guy?” Fang Lin Kong asked nervously.
“How could anything happen to Kazama? His wind control technique is unparalleled. Even if an enemy is stronger than him, they wouldn’t be able to catch up with him if he’s deliberately trying to escape,” replied Electric Ghost, pausing for a moment before asking Fang Lin Kong, “Can something like this run away on its own? I see that Kazama has gone down; why is he still driving?”
Just as Fang Lin Kong was about to set aside his worries, he suddenly widened his eyes at Electric Ghost’s words.
“What? You can’t drive?”
With an innocent expression, Electric Ghost replied, “Kazama’s skills are completely different from mine. While I’m stronger than him… I’m not good at this!”
At this point, Fang Lin Kong had no time to listen to Electric Ghost’s nonsense.
Sitting in the passenger seat, he quickly reached for the steering wheel. Left… right… left. Feeling relieved that he was indeed an exceptional driver, he maneuvered the steering wheel skillfully to avoid numerous obstacles: cars, pedestrians, and even traffic police. Though it was perilous, he managed not to hit any living person. As for the traffic police trying to intercept their reckless vehicle, they were terrified and scrambled across the road. The scene of them rushing into a women’s restroom for cover seemed trivial in comparison.
Not only did Fang Lin Kong lack a driver’s license, but he didn’t even know where the gas pedal was. As he watched the speed of the Hummer increase uncontrollably like a wild stallion charging forward, all he could do was urge Electric Ghost to think of a solution while relying on his excellent reflexes to navigate through bizarre obstacles. The fierce wind blowing against him made his hair stand on end.
"This isn't so bad, is it? Why stop? Besides, my methods have always been intense. You won't like it."
Electric Ghost held his head with both hands, appearing carefree against the howling wind. Fire Quirk had been enjoying the view along the roadside and laughing heartily at the pedestrians knocked over by Fang Lin Kong, without making any other moves for quite some time.
"Enough! Stop talking nonsense and get this damn car to a halt. I'm about to lose my mind!"
Fang Lin Kong didn't know if there were any enemies behind them, but he felt that at this rate, he could end up killing himself without anyone else needing to chase him down. "No wonder so many people love watching car races! The thrill of seeing others struggle on the edge of life and death must be exhilarating!" Even in such a tense moment, his mind was still filled with dark thoughts.
"Are you sure you really want to stop?"
"Of course, I'm absolutely sure. Hurry up and stop..."
"Oh! No..."
Before Fang Lin Kong could finish his shout, he felt a surge of power erupt from the ground. The speeding Hummer was tossed around in a series of flips before crashing into a nearby building. At such high speeds, even a brick could send a car flying; the force just now was astonishingly powerful.
As he saw the wall rushing towards him, Fang Lin Kong's heart sank, leaving him devoid of any thoughts. With a loud crash, he suddenly felt the Gouli Heaven's Tome in his arms radiating brilliant light, enveloping him as if he were surrounded by a blazing sun. A wave of unbearable heat surged into his body. Fang Lin Kong felt as though he had collided with something, but his brain ceased to respond; he stood there dazed and unable to move.
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