Chapter 378
Reinforcements and Helpers
Chapter 378 Reinforcements and Helpers
"This is... the helper you mentioned, teacher?"
At the Konia Manor, when Yelena saw the tall and radiant Shi Jingyi in front of her, she was momentarily lost in thought.
She really didn't expect Guan Tong to bring Shi Jingyi over.
Shang Yuanzi, who was standing to the side, had some guesses. She knew that Guan Tong and Shi Jingyi were on good terms, and that the latter was very powerful, so it was not surprising that she would ask her to come over as a helper.
only……
When Shi Jingyi stood in front of her, a strange sense of danger welled up inside her, making her want to run away.
She knew this feeling wasn't because Shi Jingyi had shown hostility, but rather a natural reaction of her special bloodline ability when sensing a powerful enemy.
Like some highly perceptive wild animals, they will instinctively feel fear when they encounter other ferocious beasts, and may even become so stiff that they cannot move.
When she first met Guan Tong on the island, she had a strong sense of danger. She had the same feeling when Yu Ze Jun used the "Ten Thousand Snakes Domain", and now it was happening again.
Although she wasn't completely immobilized, she could clearly feel the extremely oppressive aura emanating from Shi Jingyi unconsciously.
The closer you get to her, the more obvious this aura becomes; it cannot be dispelled by the smile on Shi Jingyi's face.
Guan Tong also sensed some of Shi Jingyi's "aura," but not as strongly as Shang Yuanzi, who possessed the bloodline of the Great Serpent.
He speculated that this might also be a change brought about by the breakthrough of the mental power limit to one thousand.
Shi Jingyi previously described it as a "complete transformation," and now seeing it with my own eyes, it is indeed true—although her appearance has not changed much, only her skin is much smoother, her indescribable temperament is very obvious.
Shi Jingyi smiled and said, "You must be Ye Lianka. I've heard Guan Tong mention you before. You're the best student he's ever had during his time teaching."
Her smile was warm and her voice was kind, making people feel very comfortable, as if any troubles in their hearts could be calmed down immediately.
"Hello, Lecturer Jingyi."
Ye Lianka had seen Shi Jingyi many times in online classes, and she went to Beixing Academy because of her... But now that she saw her in person, she finally understood why Shi Jingyi was so popular in the academy.
She simply stood there, her dashing appearance and natural, effortless charm captivating all who beheld her. Anyone who met her once would know that she was one of the rarest people in the world today—someone with an exceptionally stable inner core.
It is important to understand that in today's extremely unstable world, the sense of security that a person with a stable mental core and emotions can bring to those around them is unimaginable.
Even if a person is not strong, some powerful people will take the initiative to approach them and even voluntarily provide protection.
Moreover, Shi Jingyi herself is an exceptionally strong person, and with her calm and composed demeanor, Ye Lianka truly felt that being her student and friend would be a very happy thing.
“I’ve heard all the details from Guan Tong, and I’ll help,” Shi Jingyi said readily.
"Thank you so much!" Ye Lianka was moved by Shi Jingyi's aura and said excitedly, "With the help of strong people like you, we will definitely be able to thwart the enemy's conspiracy and free the people of this country from the control of those bastards!"
Afterwards, Shi Jingyi obtained the [Passerby Transformation Device] from Ye Lianka, and then discussed the specific action plan.
Actually, there's nothing special about it; all they have to do is wait.
They weren't in a hurry because they had the data equipment; it was Valery and others who were truly anxious.
Therefore, they only need to stay in the manor and wait for Valery to make his move, then take advantage of the situation to completely defeat him.
"I've already commissioned professionals to remotely crack the data encryption system in the device," Guan Tong said. "They're top hackers in the world, so we should have results soon."
He was looking for none other than "Mask," a hacker he had dealt with several times before.
Last time, when I helped Shang Yuanzi find information about her parents, I entrusted it to Mask, and the latter handled it very well. After that, whenever Guan Tong needed to decipher electronic data, she would naturally prioritize contacting this person with whom she had previously worked.
Yelena nodded: "Okay. Then I'll draft the follow-up procedures tonight, so that I won't be caught off guard by all the chaos later."
……
In the backyard garden, Guan Tong and Shi Jingyi took a leisurely stroll.
Guan Tong: "I didn't want you to come from Beixing, but just to be on the safe side, I still need your help."
"Huh? Why are you being so polite with me?"
"...Never mind what I said. By the way, are you able to build a telepathic network with others now?"
"It probably won't work, but we can try."
Shi Jingyi extended her hand to Guan Tong, and Guan Tong naturally raised her hand to shake it.
Along with a warm sensation, he could feel Shi Jingyi's spiritual power swirling in his palm, seemingly seeking a special connection with the same frequency, but his spiritual power could not resonate with it.
“No.” Guan Tong shook her head. “It seems that for us to establish a mental network, both of us need to have a mental power limit of over a thousand… But then, how will we identify the parasite?”
He originally thought that the principle of using the mind network to identify parasites was in the form of "group invitations." Only human beings who had transcended their limitations could join the group, while parasites could not.
However, it now seems that if one can only "join the group" by breaking through the upper limit of one thousand mental power, such a high requirement will not be met by many people for a long time.
"I don't know either. Perhaps we can only find out by testing it on a parasite."
When the topic of parasites came up, Shi Jingyi's eyes dimmed.
Guan Tong knew she was thinking about those students from the academy, and comforted her, "Don't think about those things, it's not something you can change."
"Hmm. Guan Tong, tell me about your time in Sisia. I'm quite curious."
"curious?"
"Yes, unlike your colorful life, my life is basically just going back and forth between the college and the dormitory every day, haha."
Although Shi Jingyi said this, there was no resentment or bitterness in her tone, which shows that she did not dislike this kind of life that others might find monotonous.
In fact, Guan Tong also misses his life on Mingdao Mountain, which was monotonous but peaceful.
"Various and varied... well, you could call it that."
Guan Tong told Shang Yuanzi about what had happened between them and Xisiya, but omitted the question she had asked the nanobot swarm.
It's not that he doesn't trust Shi Jingyi enough—in fact, she's the person he trusts the most right now.
He didn't tell anyone because he felt the unknown secret must be very important and dangerous. Until he had more concrete clues, it was best not to let those around him know, lest they be implicated.
As the two walked deeper into the garden from the entrance, Guan Tong finished saying what she needed to say. "It's indeed very informative," Shi Jingyi said. "So, after you've helped Ye Lianka establish herself, you plan to cooperate with the Countermeasures Research Office to deal with the higher-ups of the Fire-Stealing Cult in France and the United States?"
"It's not certain yet, but I'm planning to. The cult of the Fire Thief is a threat to the safety of humanity as a whole, and it's necessary to get rid of this cancer as soon as possible."
Shi Jingyi nodded: "These believers have become increasingly radical over time. I remember a little over a year ago, they were just gathering together to praise the fire-bringer and compiling the rules of the end times into a book as the 'bible' of the cult... I never imagined that they would now have developed to the point of colluding with the parasites."
“That’s what cults are like. They’re like a car with the accelerator floored on a downhill road. They’ll only become more radical and accelerate until they destroy themselves.”
After Guan Tong finished speaking, he looked at the "1" score above Shi Jingyi's head, which was just as he had expected.
"Speaking of which, Beixing has completely banned private duels among competitors this time. What has been the reaction of the students at the academy?"
Guan Tong recalled that when she was a substitute teacher, her students were quite attentive to social trends and policies. Furthermore, because they were more capable than most ordinary people, some of them held an elitist mentality.
Just like the murder case that happened at Cangying Ridge, many students felt that the person involved, Shen Yun, was innocent. When the verdict was handed down, they publicly protested, causing quite a stir.
“Indeed, many students are discussing this,” Shi Jingyi said. “There is a mix of support and opposition. Some students think it’s fair to everyone, while others feel it will only reduce the competitiveness of top domestic companies.”
What about you? Do you support it?
"Me?" Shi Jingyi thought for a moment and nodded. "I support it. The academy is a place for learning and teaching. What's needed there is relaxation, not the high level of mental tension that comes from constantly being on guard against others. Being in a constant state of tension is not good for learning."
Guan Tong strongly agrees with this point.
People who are constantly under stress cannot learn anything effectively. If they force themselves to learn, they will only end up with inefficient and superficial learning.
The two chatted and strolled, and before they knew it, an hour or two had passed.
……
The next day, just as the first light of dawn appeared on the horizon and most people were still asleep, a crisis quietly emerged.
A commando unit composed of hundreds of loyal and elite agents, led by Valery, quickly boarded several vehicles and headed toward Yelena's residence.
In the car with him were several of the Security Bureau's most capable agents, as well as the reinforcements he had brought.
The man sat in the last row with his arms crossed. When the vehicle swayed and turned, he remained perfectly still, like a wooden stake, demonstrating extraordinary control over his body.
“Everyone, listen carefully.”
Valery issued orders to the agents in the vehicles via communicator.
"We must act swiftly and decisively. We must eliminate everyone in the manor except Yelena Konia."
"In addition, Yelena Konia herself has a certain combat ability, so you must be extra careful when you encounter her!"
As the head of the Security Bureau, Valery knew more about the rivalry between Rijeka and Yelena than anyone else. He knew that Yelena's survival in that seemingly hopeless situation was not solely due to Stochyn's protection, but also to her own formidable fighting abilities.
If she had been weaker, she would have been under the control of Rijeka's people back then, and things wouldn't have turned out this way.
After giving instructions to his agents, Valery glanced in the rearview mirror at the reinforcements he had brought in at great expense.
“I’ll leave ‘Shadow’ to you. I don’t expect you to kill him, but you should at least be able to hold him off so he can’t focus on Yelena.”
Upon hearing this, the person sitting in the back row sneered: "Not begging for death but just wanting to stall him? Are you underestimating me?"
The icy tone sent a chill down Valery's spine.
The thought of this person's ruthless methods and disregard for rules is terrifying to be in the same car with... but in order to deal with the troublesome enemy "Shadow", we have no choice but to do so.
“I don’t mean to belittle you. It’s just… he is, after all, ‘Shadow.’ Many people consider him the world’s number one Ascendant, and he has indeed had many achievements.”
"So what if he's 'Shadow'? I came here to kill him. You really think I'm here for your money?"
"..."
Valery thought to himself, "If it weren't for my money, why would you accept the deal?"
Of course, he certainly wouldn't dare say this out loud, otherwise he suspected that given this person's unpredictable temper, he might very well be killed by him.
"Chief," Valery's adjutant in another car called, "Shouldn't we handle Sgorchin's situation?"
“What can Sgorchin do if we control Yelena Konia? Besides, she is now in charge of maintaining order at the competition venue. If we touch her in the past, the scene will become uncontrollable once chaos breaks out.”
Valery had considered focusing his efforts on eliminating Stoch, Yelena's right-hand man, but there were simply too many competitors in the factory.
If he sends people over, and the two sides start fighting, and the competitors on site get into chaos, with some fighting and others taking photos and videos... no one knows what will happen. It could trigger a series of chain reactions, plunging the entire country of Cissia into chaos.
His goal was to remove the uncooperative Yelena and seize complete control of the country, not to destabilize it—that would do him no good.
"Yes, I understand," the adjutant replied.
"Aren't we there yet?" someone in the back asked, sounding impatient. "I need to go first."
“No!” Although Valery was afraid of this man, he still stood firm for the sake of the plan. “Don’t forget that I paid you to come here, so you should keep your promise. Besides, we’ll be there in two or three minutes, so just bear with it a little longer!”
Valery had barely finished speaking when he felt a chill on the back of his neck.
Something sharp is pressed against it.
"How dare you speak to me in a commanding tone? Do you have a death wish?"
"The bureau chief?!"
"you!"
The other agents in the car were shocked and wanted to take action, but Valery raised his hand to stop them.
He calmly said, "There's no need to kill me just because I said something I didn't like. Besides, you won't get the final payment for the commission if you kill me."
"……snort."
The sharp sensation disappeared, and Valery breathed a sigh of relief, only to hear a loud "crack"!
He turned his head and saw that there was a big hole in the roof above the back seat, and the person sitting in the back seat had left the vehicle and was flying into the sky!
"You!" Valery was furious at the man's behavior. "Lucifer!!!"
The reinforcements he brought at great expense were none other than Lucifer, infamous throughout the world. Upon hearing that the target was "Shadow," Lucifer immediately accepted the commission and rushed over, clearly indicating that there was already a grudge between them.
At this moment, Lucifer used his wings to destroy the roof of the car and flew high into the sky. He glanced in the direction of the manor from the sky, then flapped his wings and sped away.
His face was contorted with rage, as if he couldn't wait any longer: "'Shadow,' the humiliation you inflicted on me last time, I will repay you in full this time...!"
(End of this chapter)