In the Jiangbei villa area.
Blood Mist filled the air.
Gigantic trees blocked out the sky! Countless man-eating Ferocious Beasts lurked within!
Such a place.
Was undoubtedly a forbidden zone of life in the eyes of humans!
A place people would avoid at all costs!
Yet! Lin Lang walked through this place as if he were strolling in a park, completely relaxed! At this moment!
His eyes.
Were glowing with a bright purple light! This meant!
He had activated his "Eye of Fortune"! This ability!
Allowed him to discover opportunities that ordinary people couldn't see with their naked eyes! For example!
He had just found several Superpower Fruits in a few inconspicuous, shady spots!
Although they were only Mid-Grade Psychokinesis Fruits, of little value.
He took them all without hesitation, storing them in his spatial inventory.
...
After walking all the way to Xu Xingyao's villa.
Lin Lang released his psychic senses—
He found that those Ferocious Beasts were still patrolling the area! Truly loyal and dutiful! Lin Lang then took out some beef jerky, eggs, and seafood from his spatial inventory! He tossed them far away! Letting the beasts come and eat.
This was their reward and payment...
Afterward.
Lin Lang entered Xu Xingyao's villa.
"I wonder what little Xingyao has prepared this time..."
He was filled with anticipation.
He went up to the bedroom on the third floor.
And decisively pushed the door open.
Only to see—
It was a dark, damp prison cell.
A brazier burned in the corner, providing the only light! A pitiful girl, covered in wounds, was tightly bound to an interrogation chair! On the table beside her.
"Give up! No matter how much you torture me, you won't get any information from me!"
Xu Xingyao spoke with determination, facing Lin Lang.
But Lin Lang's eyes lit up—
Interrogation?
Torture?
Her tastes had suddenly become much darker!
However.
It was still better than the last time's horror themes like zombies, Sadako, and the red wedding dress! "Is that so?"
Lin Lang's greedy gaze swept over the girl's exposed fair and delicate skin beneath her torn clothes!
"Then let's give it a try!"
"Ke ke ke!"
His voice gradually became perverse.
...
"Ah!"
"I can't take it anymore!"
"I surrender..."
Not long after! Xu Xingyao couldn't withstand Lin Lang's "torture" and shamelessly betrayed her cause.
But all of this was within Lin Lang's plan.
As punishment.
Xu Xingyao asked:
"Can I never take it off, no matter what?"
Lin Lang replied, "Not unless I allow it."
"..."
Lin Lang flicked her forehead.
"Are you stupid? You're human!"
"Wuwuwu!"
Xu Xingyao covered her head, her face full of resentment!...
On Xu Xingyao's collar, Lin Lang naturally left his psychic mark! Now!
All of his women carried an item with his psychic mark!
Lin Lang could always sense their presence.
No need to worry about them getting lost.
Oh! Not all of them!
He had missed one woman—
Ning Shuangyu!...
At the Mingyue City Special Agents Base! The place was bustling with activity!
Because!
The first-ever "Esper Martial Arts Tournament" hosted by the base was about to begin! All agents in the base!
Whether they were Espers, martial artists, or even ordinary people, could participate! The prize for the winner!
Was a bottle of high-grade Esper Liquid, extracted from Mid-Grade Physique Fruits! This bottle of Esper Liquid was enough to help a C-class Esper break through to B-class! Such an effect!
No one could remain indifferent! Even the usually low-key big shots in the base were preparing to make their move! This was destined to be an exceptionally thrilling competition!
...
"The prizes this time are truly generous! Top-grade Esper Serum! If I could get it, I could become a B-level Esper!"
"Ha! Do you really think this is meant for us?"
"That top-grade Esper Serum is clearly reserved by the boss for the Martial Arts Squad! The competition is just a formality!"
"Who in the base doesn't know? The members of the Martial Arts Squad have ridiculously high combat power!"
"At the same combat level, martial artists far surpass Espers in combat power!"
"That's true!"
"It's just a pity! Not everyone can cultivate martial arts..."
The onlookers chattered incessantly.
They couldn't help but glance toward the area near the stage, where Ouyang Yunzhi led her team—the Martial Arts Squad! The squad wasn't large!
In the vast spy base, only a dozen or so people had been selected!
But those dozen or so individuals!
Were all renowned figures!
Especially! That female agent named Xu Bing—
At first, she was unremarkable, her performance nothing special.
But later! Somehow, she suddenly had a breakthrough!
Her strength improved by leaps and bounds!
She became a standout in the squad! Even received praise from the boss! Now, in the martial arts base, she was a star known to everyone!...
At this moment.
Ning Shuangyu, clad in a cool and sharp combat uniform.
Led the Vermilion Bird Squad into everyone's view! Her stunning face!
Her graceful figure!
The moment she appeared, she captured countless gazes—
"Hey? Isn't that Captain Ning?"
"Nonsense! That's clearly my dream goddess!"
"Captain Ning is so beautiful! Her looks, her figure! There's absolutely no flaw to pick on!"
"It's just a shame she's a bit too fierce... And she even keeps a Ferocious Beast as a pet! Who would dare provoke her?"
"Don't you know? Captain Ning already has a man!"
"Ah? Really? Who is it?"
"Really! But he's not from our spy base, he's an outsider."
"My heart is broken!"
"Now I admire her even more!"
"??? Bro, something's wrong with you!"
...
"Captain Shuangyu! Why are you joining the competition too?"
Xu Bing from the Martial Arts Squad ran over, waving at Ning Shuangyu.
Ning Shuangyu replied candidly:
"Yeah, I'm here to give it a try!"
She didn't hide her ambition at all—
That was top-grade Esper Serum! The energy it contained was equivalent to a top-grade Physical Enhancement Fruit! After consuming it! Her combat power would definitely break through to B-level! The temptation was undeniably huge! She then said to Xu Bing:
"You've been making quite a splash recently, hailed as a martial arts genius!"
Xu Bing immediately felt embarrassed: "Captain Shuangyu, don't tease me! Who would dare call themselves a genius in front of you?"
At that moment.
Ouyang Yunzhi walked over and added: "Xu Bing, no need to be modest! You've made tremendous progress recently, leaving even your previously leading teammates far behind! Calling you a genius is nothing but the truth!"
Xu Bing scratched his head and said, "Actually, it's not just that... It's strange, but ever since we went to Happiness Residential Complex last time, I've felt like my talents have improved significantly!"
Hearing this, Ning Shuangyu nodded subtly to herself—
In fact, it wasn't just Xu Bing; she felt the same way!
Ever since returning from Happiness Residential Complex, Ning Shuangyu had noticed that her physical foundation seemed to have strengthened considerably! Her cultivation speed had also skyrocketed! Now, she was just one step away from reaching B-rank!
But that one step.
Despite her own efforts, she still couldn't quite cross it.
That's why she needed the help of super-energy liquid!
Ouyang Yunzhi, upon hearing Xu Bing's words, seemed thoughtful: "That Happiness Residential Complex, as the old eccentric said, is indeed a blessed land hiding great opportunities!"
"But I wonder, what exactly is that opportunity…"
"When we have time, let's go explore it together!"
…
"Really?!" Xu Bing said with a look of longing, "Great, I'll get to see my idol again!"
Her idol.
Was naturally Lin Lang, the one who could instantly defeat a B-rank powerhouse!
Ning Shuangyu, however, said, "I've already applied to our leader. Once I break through to B-rank, I'll lead the Vermilion Bird Squad to officially station ourselves at Happiness Residential Complex!"
Xu Bing's eyes lit up: "So that means! Captain, you'll soon be able to stay with Lin Lang for a long time!"
Ning Shuangyu's lips curved into a smile.
Her eyes filled with happiness.
At that moment! The special agent chief on the stage suddenly announced:
"The Super Martial Arts Tournament has officially begun!"
(End of Chapter)