Chapter 1335
Close Your Eyes
He first gently stomped his feet on the ground, as if sensing something, then slowly raised his arms and closed his eyes.
At first, only a gentle breeze blew by.
But the next second, a faint airflow began to rotate around his feet, stirring up the sand and dust on the ground.
The airflow is rotating faster and faster, and its range is getting larger and larger!
In less than ten seconds, the faint airflow had grown into a clearly visible whirlwind carrying a large amount of sand and dead leaves! At the heart of the whirlwind stood Su Ziying, who stood quietly with her arms slightly outstretched!
He stood in the center of the storm, his clothes and hair whipping wildly in the air, but his figure remained as steady as a rock!
"Whoosh—!"
The tornado emitted a low, howling sound, and its diameter rapidly expanded to more than one meter wide, while its height exceeded three meters!
Although it is not huge in scale yet, the oppressive feeling brought by the stirring of the air is already overwhelming!
Standing a dozen meters away, the members of the Tianji team could clearly feel the suction and the violent fluctuations in the air! Some small pebbles, whipped up by the whirlwind, hit their faces, stinging painfully! Everyone instinctively raised their hands to shield their eyes with their palms or arms to prevent the sand and dust from entering.
Even Luo Fei's hair was disheveled by the sudden gust of wind.
He squinted at the handsome young man in the center of the storm, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
After reaching a diameter of more than two meters, the tornado gradually lost its power, its rotation slowed down, and finally subsided and dissipated slowly beneath Su Ziying's feet, as if it had never existed.
The wind stopped, and the scene fell silent. Everyone lowered their hands, looked at each other, and found that their hair, shoulders, and even eyelashes were covered with a thin layer of dust, making them look somewhat disheveled.
Su Ziying quickly ran back to the front of the group, her face full of apology, and bowed repeatedly to Luo Fei and the others.
"I'm so sorry! Captain Luo, everyone, I didn't control myself and I got everyone's hair dirty..."
Luo Fei waved his hand, indicating that it was alright.
He looked the seemingly gentle and quiet boy up and down, his tone filled with undisguised surprise.
"You really can't judge a book by its cover. I never imagined that such a delicate appearance could contain such a violent energy."
Was that your full strength just now?
Could this tornado be any bigger?
Su Ziying raised her head, somewhat shy but with a hint of confidence, and said.
"Just now... I probably used about seven-tenths of my strength."
If all efforts are made and the conditions are right, the size and power of a tornado could be several times greater.
Su Ziying's ability to manipulate airflow truly astonished everyone present.
Who would have thought that this seemingly quiet, even somewhat girlish boy possessed the power to summon storms?
Although the howling tornado wasn't the largest, its destructive force was enough to terrify anyone.
"My goodness! Ziying, that move was so cool!"
One of the team members couldn't help but exclaim.
"That's right!"
If this were on the battlefield, wouldn't it wipe out entire swathes of them?
"Storm Boy! From now on, I'll call you Storm Boy!"
Another teammate excitedly egged them on, and the nickname was immediately echoed by many others.
Su Ziying was a little embarrassed by everyone's praise, her fair cheeks flushed, and she waved her hands repeatedly.
"No, no, I'm still far from that level..."
Luo Fei looked at Su Ziying with approval in his eyes. The potential of this ability was indeed enormous. Whether used for large-scale clearing, creating chaos, or restraining the enemy, it could have unexpected effects.
He clapped his hands, drawing everyone's attention back.
"Alright, Ziying's abilities are evident to all, very good. Next, Li Zihao."
All eyes turned to Li Zihao, who was standing next to Su Ziying.
Li Zihao just turned eighteen this year and is still in his second year of high school. He is not very tall and his face still has a bit of a childish look.
When Luo Fei called his name, he immediately seemed a little uncomfortable. He awkwardly moved out of the line, lowered his head, and nervously twisted his hands together.
“Report…Reporting to Captain Luo,” Li Zihao’s voice was barely audible, like a mosquito’s buzz.
"I...I'm not feeling well today...Could...we demonstrate another time?"
"inconvenient?"
Luo Fei was taken aback, not quite understanding what he meant.
Someone in the group couldn't help but burst out laughing.
One of the team members, who had a lively personality, joked with a smile.
"Zihao, you're a grown man, what's inconvenient about you? Do you have a period?"
These words immediately triggered a burst of laughter.
Even Su Ziying, who was previously somewhat shy, couldn't help but smile.
Li Zihao's face flushed red instantly, and he lowered his head even further.
Luo Fei couldn't help but smile and tease him.
"Zihao, did you hear that? We're all rough men here... well, there are a few heroines too, but anyway, nobody has that monthly problem. Your excuse isn't very clever."
"No... Captain Luo, that's not what I meant..."
Li Zihao was so anxious that sweat beaded on his forehead, and he stammered an explanation.
"It's...it's my superpower...it's a little...a little special, and it's not convenient to show it in front of everyone..."
The more he acted this way, the more everyone's curiosity was piqued.
"What kind of superpower is this, so mysterious?"
"Exactly, we're all on the same side, what's wrong with watching?"
"Zihao, don't be shy, let your brothers see!"
Cheers and jeers rose and fell.
Luo Fei raised his hand and pressed it down, signaling everyone to be quiet.
He walked up to Li Zihao, softened his tone, and spoke encouragingly.
"Zihao, look, everyone here is our future brother and sister from the Tianji Group, our partners who will fight side by side and risk their lives together in the future."
There's nothing to hide from us.
Showcase your abilities boldly; whatever they may be, they all have value and purpose.
Li Zihao raised his head, looked at Luo Fei's gentle yet firm gaze, and then at the curious yet kind eyes of his teammates around him. The conflicted look on his face deepened.
He gritted his teeth, as if making some kind of decision, took a deep breath, and loudly declared in advance.
"Well... I'll tell you then! You all insisted on watching! If... if anything happens later, don't blame me! Everyone... everyone be careful!"
"Be careful?" The group exchanged glances, their curiosity growing.
It's just a superpower, what danger could it possibly pose? Could it be some kind of weapon of mass destruction?
Just as everyone held their breath, widening their eyes to see what earth-shattering move Li Zihao would unleash, Li Zihao suddenly turned around, his back to everyone, and then... stuck his butt out!
This preparatory action startled everyone, and a series of question marks instantly popped into their minds.
What... what are they trying to do?
Before they could figure it out, they heard a series of rapid and loud, strange sounds coming from the part of Li Zihao that was sticking out, like a gas leak or a tire puncturing!
"Pfft p ...
The sound was continuous and lasted for several seconds!
Then, something even more astonishing happened! With that strange sound, a thick, almost tangible, visible blue smoke billowed out from behind Li Zihao's buttocks!
The blue smoke spread extremely quickly, almost instantly enveloping an area of several meters around him!
then……
"vomit--!"
"Holy crap! What's that smell?!"
"My eyes! They're burning my eyes!"
"Help!
What kind of poison gas bomb is this?!
An indescribable, overwhelming stench, a mixture of rotten eggs, decaying seafood, ten-year-old unwashed socks, and the smell of some kind of chemical corrosive agent, swept through the entire gathering area like a tsunami!
This stench is more than just a stench; it's more like a double attack of physical and chemical forces!
The strong, irritating gas hit their nasal cavity and eyes directly. Many team members who were nearby immediately felt a sharp pain in their eyes, as if they had been sprayed with pepper spray, and tears streamed down their faces uncontrollably!
My throat and trachea felt like they were on fire, causing severe coughing and gagging!
"Run!"
"Get out!"
Someone shouted first, and the once orderly line instantly erupted into chaos! Everyone was like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, covering their mouths and noses, tears welling up in their eyes, scrambling and tumbling as they ran backward, wanting to get as far away from that deadly blue smoke as possible!
Even Luo Fei's expression changed drastically the moment he smelled that scent!
He possesses a super sense of smell, far more acute than the average person, and the stimulation he is receiving at this moment is the most intense!
The smell hit him right in the head, making his throat tighten and his eyes instantly redden. He almost burst into tears on the spot!
He suppressed his discomfort and quickly retreated with the group to a distance of several dozen meters.
Looking back, the place where they had gathered was now shrouded in a faint blue light. Several team members were bent over, holding their knees, and retching violently, their faces turning bluish-purple.
"My God...this...this is even more ruthless than a biological weapon!"
One of the team members said, wiping away tears and still feeling shaken.
"Li Zihao! What the hell... what kind of superpower do you have?! You stink like hell!"
Another team member cursed, panting heavily.
"If I had known... if I had known, I would never have been curious... ugh..."
Several minutes later, a mountain breeze picked up and gradually dispersed the terrifying blue gas, making the smell in the air slightly fainter. However, the nauseating aftertaste still lingered, reminding everyone of what they had just experienced.
Looking at his still-shaken teammates, and then at Li Zihao, who stood alone in the distance, his face flushed and wishing he could disappear into the ground, Luo Fei felt both amused and exasperated.
He called for everyone to regroup, but everyone instinctively kept their distance from Li Zihao, their eyes filled with awe.
Luo Fei walked up to Li Zihao, who looked embarrassed and ashamed, patted him on the shoulder, and said in a complicated tone.
“Zihao… your ability… hmm, it’s very unique, very ‘flavorful’.”
Li Zihao looked miserable and muttered to himself.
"I already said... I won't let you force me..."
"Yes, yes, it's our fault."
Luo Fei quickly reassured him, then said seriously.
"However, don't feel too guilty. Superpowers are not divided into high and low, noble and base; the key is how to use them. Your 'stink attack,' although... well, not very elegant, might be surprisingly effective in certain situations, such as infiltration, creating chaos, or forcing enemies to leave cover."
This is definitely a very effective way to defeat the enemy!
Hearing Luo Fei say that, Li Zihao's eyes brightened slightly, as if he had regained some confidence.
Luo Fei turned to the crowd and asked loudly.
"Alright, among the boys, who hasn't shown off their superpowers yet?"
The line fell silent for a moment, then two boys stepped forward.
One is Zhu Yichen, who seems somewhat taciturn, and the other is Zeng Yuanchen, who has a cold demeanor and whose heart was almost completely unmoved when reading minds before.
Luo Fei's gaze first fell on Zeng Yuanchen.
"Zeng Yuanchen, you go first."
Zeng Yuanchen didn't hesitate at all, nor did he make any preparations. He simply nodded slightly to Luo Fei and the others.
The next second, to everyone's astonishment, his body, like an ink painting blending into the air, rapidly blurred and became transparent, and then... completely disappeared from the spot!
The spot remained empty, as if he had never stood there!
"Wow!!"
"Invisibility?! It's an invisibility spell!"
"My God! It's really gone! Without a trace!"
"That's so cool!"
That's true stealth skill!
A gasp of amazement erupted from the crowd, even more enthusiastic than when they had witnessed a tornado before. Compared to the flamboyant power of a storm, this silent disappearance, blending seamlessly into the environment, gave it a more mysterious and unpredictable feel.
"Hidden talents! Our Heavenly Secrets Group is truly full of hidden talents!"
"Someone remarked."
"that is!
This is much more practical than some people's "skunking technique"!
Another team member deliberately spoke loudly, causing everyone to burst into laughter, and at the same time, subconsciously moved a few steps further away from Li Zihao.
However, after the initial amazement, the expressions of several girls in the group, including Jiang Qinqin, became somewhat subtle and unnatural.
A girl whispered to her companion.
"Invisibility... If he can become invisible, wouldn't he be able to go wherever he wants?"
"Then we...we'll take a shower and change clothes..."
She didn't finish her sentence, but her companion immediately understood what she meant, and a hint of worry and unease appeared on her face.
"Yeah...this...this makes me feel so insecure!"
Jiang Qinqin also frowned slightly, looking at the spot where Zeng Yuanchen had disappeared, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes.
As a girl, I am naturally wary of the possibility of being spied on in a completely imperceptible way.
Luo Fei looked at the spot where Zeng Yuanchen had disappeared, and a thought flickered in his mind. Invisibility... that was indeed a very rare and practical ability.
He remembered that his system shop also sold the [Invisibility] skill, but it was priced at a whopping 20,000 sin points. For him, whose sin points were currently scarce, this was a huge sum, and he simply couldn't afford it. (End of Chapter)