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Kazama slowly started the car, which was already buzzing with chatter and excitement. Electric Ghost appeared aloof, eyes closed, completely ignoring everyone around. Kazama, focused on driving, couldn't participate in the lively atmosphere. However, Fire Quirk was indeed a master at enlivening the mood, quickly pulling Fang Lin Kong into a group of five girls.
Their destination was the Ocean Swimming Pavilion, located at the other end of the city. Completed this year, the Ocean Swimming Pavilion boasted the best decor in the city and claimed to be the only swimming facility that transported seawater directly from the coast. Its internal facilities were exceptionally well-equipped.
After the bus sped away, a handsome young man sat atop the school's teaching building, idly stroking his chin while pondering a question with skepticism. This young man was none other than White Whale Born, who had been driven off by Li Bing.
"Stolen... no, according to reports from headquarters, an unnamed expert forcefully took the Gouli Heaven's Tome. It was sent through the postal system to an ordinary high school student in China. This... I can't even believe it myself; I can't fathom their intentions."
"Yeah! That Li Bing is impressive, but not yet at a level where he could storm the International Demon Alliance headquarters."
When White Whale Born received this information, he was on a mission in the South China Sea. The task of retrieving the Gouli Heaven's Tome immediately fell to him. China was the only country where the International Demon Alliance had not established an office. It wasn't because there were no monsters hiding in China; rather, most monsters residing there simply did not regard the International Demon Alliance, which had only been established for a few hundred years.
Initially, White Whale Born thought that dealing with a mere high school student would be overkill for his abilities. So he allowed Chifeng Legion, who had some dealings with the International Demon Alliance, to take action. Unexpectedly, three skilled individuals appeared beside Fang Lin Kong, and Chifeng Legion did not gain much advantage. Later, with Li Bing's appearance, White Whale Born had no choice but to intervene personally.
"Since we are currently short-handed, I'll observe this kid's background first to see what makes him special."
White Whale Born stood up as chaos erupted within the school. Students from various classes were busy preparing in the auditorium under their teachers' guidance, waiting for school leaders to arrive. Watching the humans scurrying around like ants sparked a mischievous feeling within White Whale Born.
"White Water Curtain, Flying Dragon Passes the Sun—swift! Everyone go swimming! Annoying humans."
Suddenly among all the faculty and students in the school, someone shouted in surprise: "Look at the roof! There's a leak... someone come quick! Something's wrong..."
From each teaching building's roof, torrents of clear water began pouring down uncontrollably like small waterfalls, quickly flooding the entire school.
With such an inexplicable turn of events, panic ensued throughout the school.
"Oh no! That Li Bing is nearby! Let's go—"
In an instant, just as White Whale Born vanished from the rooftop, frost began to form where he had just been standing. If he had been even slightly slower, escaping would have been much more difficult.
Meanwhile, Fang Lin Kong's situation was much better. Although he too was soaking in water, he was surrounded by several beautiful girls and was at one of the city's best-equipped swimming facilities; his comfort level was certainly much higher.
To cater to Fang Lin Kong's mood, Fire Quirk released Wen Yi from within herself to chat with him. Although it felt somewhat strange at times, Fang Lin Kong had no other option but to offer some comfort. On the contrary, after Wen Yi briefly regained her freedom, she began commenting extensively on the girls around her.
"To be honest, Cen Xiaoying has the best figure. You can tell she works out regularly; her waist and legs are incredibly flexible. However, Ding Qingya is the most voluptuous. As for you, Fang Lin Kong, you're quite lucky; even I can see that this beauty from Class Six has a bit of a crush on you."
"Don't say such things. You're still clinging to your old ways, letting your desires get the better of you. I don't even know how to return to my former self! You're just so pitifully happy." Fang Lin Kong felt no mood for banter. Today at the Ocean Swimming Pavilion, there were very few swimmers; summer was nearing its end, and it wasn't the weekend. Aside from their group of nine, there were no more than twenty people in the pool.
Among them was a group that clearly held some status. The man sitting by the poolside resembled a Toad Face to some extent but exuded an air of sophistication. Surrounding him were about ten burly men who looked like bodyguards.
Fang Lin Kong wasn't sure if the seawater had been brought in from the coast, but the salt content in the water was significant. The buoyancy was much greater than that of regular fresh water. Even if one couldn't swim, simply relaxing their limbs would allow them to float on the surface.
Though they had come together, once they entered the pool, the nine of them naturally split into two groups. Fang Lin Kong and his three friends hid in the deep end, watching Ding Qingya and her friends frolicking in the waist-deep shallow area.
Electric Ghost appeared quite content floating in the water, while Kazama, after shedding his clothes, revealed a tall and athletic physique. Two female attendants from the swimming hall were flirting with him casually, clearly taken by his charm.
Fire Quirk had engaged Wen Yi and Fang Lin Kong in conversation for a while but soon fell silent. Feeling that the book titled Gouli Heaven's Tome was too important to leave at home, Fang Lin Kong had brought it along with him. Such a precious item could not be carelessly placed in a wardrobe; he held it tightly in his hands.
As Fang Lin Kong carefully studied Gouli Heaven's Tome, he flipped through it repeatedly over a hundred times but found no insights. When he asked the other three for help, none responded. He decided to let it go.
The book continued to emit waves of heat; just holding it allowed Fang Lin Kong to sense the vast energy contained within. However, despite its immense power, he could only absorb a tiny fraction.
"If I could absorb all the energy from this tome, would I become invincible?"
Bored, Fang Lin Kong muttered to himself without realizing that Electric Ghost, who had been resting with his eyes closed, suddenly turned and said coldly, "This Gouli scroll originally belonged to one of the strongest beings on Earth. If it were so easy to drain its energy, would it fall to you? Today's mission has arrived; those five girls might cause some trouble for you—go handle it!"
"Why should I be the one to deal with it? Huh?" Just as he was about to retort, Fang Lin Kong inadvertently glanced back and saw a man hitting on Ding Qingya. Before he could think about what to do next, the usually aloof Kazama grabbed him by the nape of his neck and waved away the two female attendants clinging to him before heading straight toward the shallow area where Ding Qingya and her friends were.
From behind him, he heard Electric Ghost, slightly excited, muttering, "If you complete this rescue mission today, you'll be free tomorrow. Heh! Don't blame me! Idiot! This is all your doing."
Without needing to turn around, Fang Lin Kong knew that this "Idiot" was not directed at him since Electric Ghost's intense gaze was fixed ahead.
"Miss, our chairman would like to invite you five over for a chat. Would you do us the honor? He's right over there." The man who had approached pointed toward the smiling man with a Toad Face, who waved his hand invitingly at Ding Qingya and her friends.
"There are nine of us here and only one over there; why don't you call him over? It would be more convenient." Even Fire Quirk seemed excited as he rushed forward to respond. However, he clearly hadn't considered how his words might offend.
"Our chairman holds quite a status; it's already generous of me to come over and invite you."
The words were spoken with a fierce bravado, exuding an air of someone who relied on others for strength. This kind of response made Electric Ghost almost dance with joy, adding fuel to the fire. "You little lapdog, do you have any self-awareness? Your master gestures, and you come barking like crazy. Very obedient! Good! Very good! Absolutely wonderful! It's truly marvelous."
Although he was acting as a subordinate, it was clear that the man who had approached had never experienced such public humiliation. He immediately raised his hand and slapped Electric Ghost, sending him tumbling into the swimming pool, gulping down water and looking like a drowning ghost.
Kazama watched Electric Ghost get slapped and trembled with excitement, eager to stoke the flames further. "You dare to hit someone at will? I'll call the police on you."
The other party seemed accustomed to such threats and brushed it off casually. "Go ahead and report it! You can complain to the city or the province; it doesn't matter where. Let me tell you, you won't find any police who can catch us. You'll soon know whose side we are on."
When Electric Ghost was kicked into the pool, Fang Lin Kong was already stunned by the scene. With someone like that, even a hundred of them together couldn't possibly knock Electric Ghost away! As for Kazama's threat to call the police, it genuinely frightened Fang Lin Kong. The other party had merely assaulted Electric Ghost, while Kazama had stolen countless items over the past few days; the bus parked outside was undeniable evidence. If the police arrived, even if the other side had no power, it would only bring trouble for them.
As Electric Ghost pretended to roll his eyes back in fainting, Cen Xiaoying had already flipped over and dived into the water to save him. Ding Qingya and her friends were clearly angered by the attitude of their opponents. Ding Qingya coldly said, "You should leave; we don't have time for this," and turned to pull Fang Lin Kong away.
As this commotion unfolded, Toad-Faced Man, who had been waiting calmly, was stirred into action and approached them.
"My subordinates are incompetent; let me apologize on their behalf." Perhaps trying to show some grace or perhaps not considering these bodyguards worth much at all, he immediately shifted all responsibility onto them.
"Misses! How about I treat you to some drinks? Let's clear up this misunderstanding."
Fang Lin Kong was being pulled by Ding Qingya and was about to walk past him when another bodyguard casually grabbed him to block his way.
Taking a deep breath, Fang Lin Kong knew this wasn't the time to lose his temper. The other party clearly held a significant status and might even be connected to high-ranking officials in the government, which explained their arrogant demeanor and brazen actions in public.
While saving a damsel in distress sounds appealing, nowadays girls might actually prefer being swept away by some wealthy scoundrel for a life of luxury. Ding Qingya wasn't very familiar with him; stepping in for someone else might not yield any rewards. When heroes confront villains only to be kicked aside by a beautiful woman rushing into the arms of a rogue, that blow is too hard to bear.
Fang Lin Kong gently broke free from the other's grasp and was about to sidestep when Fire Quirk kicked him hard in the calf from behind. Fang Lin Kong involuntarily lifted his leg and stomped down on Toad-Faced Man's abdomen, who was wearing a disgusting grin.
A scream echoed as Fang Lin Kong's kick landed with full force. Judging by the volume of the scream, Fang Lin Kong was lucky not to have caused serious injury.
With their master kicked, the numerous bodyguards naturally wouldn't let them off easily. Cen Xiaoying had already rescued the feigning Electric Ghost; realizing things were going south, she leaped up and kicked two nearby bodyguards into the swimming pool, igniting a chaotic brawl between both sides.
Among the five girls, only Cen Xiaoying had trained for a few days and could handle three or five average men without much trouble. The rest of them, including Ding Qingya, could only cheer from the sidelines; their encouragement might help boost morale but wouldn't be effective in such rough-and-tumble situations.
However, having achieved their goal, Electric Ghost and Kazama no longer pretended to be clueless. With just a handful of bodyguards, it took less than ten seconds for them to leave their opponents in disarray. Remembering the time he was slapped into the swimming pool, even though he had done it on purpose, Electric Ghost still felt a surge of anger. He gestured for Fang Lin Kong to take the girls and leave quickly. In the chaos, Cen Xiaoying and the others didn’t notice the fierce expression on Electric Ghost's face.
Fang Lin Kong had already cursed Electric Ghost, Kazama, and Fire Quirk hundreds of times in his mind. What was supposed to be a fun outing had clearly been calculated as a setup for trouble. After hastily changing clothes, once everyone had rushed out, Fang Lin Kong finally remembered Electric Ghost trailing behind. With concern, he asked, "What did you do to those people? If they have some influence, aren’t you worried? I’ll end up in trouble sooner or later."
"You don’t need to worry. After I tossed them into the pool, I connected a wire to the water. By now, they’re probably fried into idiots. They won’t have the ability to bother you anymore."
Electric Ghost dismissed Fang Lin Kong's concerns with a nonchalant attitude, as if such trivial matters were not worth worrying about at all. Fang Lin Kong was so furious he couldn’t find words to express himself. After causing such a big scene, did he think the police would just sit idly by? Once they left, if he and Chen Mingbin, Wen Yi, and Ma Jingjie were arrested by the police, they would surely end up serving long sentences.
Fang Lin Kong was filled with rage but didn’t know who to vent it on. In just two days, his life had turned upside down, and he had no idea what would happen next. In their haste, the nine of them even forgot about the bus they had arrived in. It wasn’t until they had run quite a distance that Fang Lin Kong suddenly realized he was still holding Ding Qingya’s small hand and hadn’t let go.
Despite such a significant incident occurring, it seemed that everyone except Fang Lin Kong was unconcerned. Soon enough, they were laughing and joking again, reminiscing about their bravery from earlier with giggles and chatter.
Unbeknownst to them, Fang Lin Kong and Ding Qingya ended up at the back of the group in an awkward silence.
"What are they doing? Is it just simple fighting and causing trouble for fun?" White Whale Born followed along but couldn’t understand why this group behaved so perplexingly.
"They stole the number one treasure from Dark World and offended the largest monster organization in the world, the International Demon Alliance. Yet they casually mailed Gouli Heaven's Tome to a high school student without showing their faces themselves and hired some random people for protection. Is it my character that makes me unable to grasp what this means?"
For the first time, White Whale Born felt that his intelligence needed improvement.
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