Chapter 164: Playing Career Politics
Ye Ling was stunned and pointed at Old Li, "You're here for him? Aren't you scheming with that darn Fu Donglai to murder your cousin? What a malicious person!"
Shenfeng's face turned dark. If he could defeat this guy, he would definitely give him a flying kick to death!
"Ye Ling, don't talk like that. My cousin has been very nice to me!" Shen Yuexin glared at Ye Ling and said.
Shenfeng clenched his teeth but didn't argue. Instead, he pointed at Old Li and said, "This guy has been causing big trouble since he appeared in the secular world a year ago. Several of our top agents have been injured by him, so I personally came."
"The bureau? Which bureau are you from? Don't tell me it's the legendary Dragon Group!" Ye Ling was stunned. What kind of bureau was so impressive that it even had Houtian peak experts.
Shenfeng's forehead sprouted three black lines. Is this guy an idiot? The Dragon Group only exists in online novels, how could it be real?
"My cousin is the director of the Bureau of Superpowers," Shen Yuexin explained.
Ye Ling was stunned again. The Bureau of Superpowers? What an awful name.
"What does the Bureau of Superpowers do?" Ye Ling was curious, though he had guessed most of it.
Shen Yuexin began to explain: "The Bureau of Superpowers is a mysterious national agency. It's full of extraordinary people and it specializes in solving cases beyond scientific explanation and combating national superpower factions."
"Oh, so you might as well say it's a bunch of charlatans, calling it the Bureau of Superpowers." Ye Ling sneered. This was just a bunch of charlatans.
"Are you the director?" Ye Ling pointed at Shenfeng and asked.
Shenfeng lifted his head with a hint of pride, "What about it? Going for a career in public office?"
"Alright, stop bickering, both of you," Shen Yuexin shook her head in resignation. These two were like sworn enemies, always fighting upon meeting.
"I got a tip-off, so I rushed over here. Fortunately, I'm not too late," Shenfeng let out a deep breath and said.
This Old Li had caused too much resentment. If they didn't catch him, the reputation of the Bureau of Superpowers would definitely be affected.
Ye Ling was stunned, his eyes widening as he pointed at Shenfeng: "You've got some nerve to say that!"
"People here were nearly dying en masse, and your sister almost died too. If it weren't for me arriving on time, you probably wouldn't even see this old guy's clothes. And you have the nerve to say you're not late?" Read new chapters at empire
If Old Li got away, capturing him again would be difficult. A formidable Houtian peak expert, if he truly hid himself, would be troublesome even for Ye Ling to find.
Shenfeng gave an awkward smile, "Thankfully, Yue Xin is fine, but pay more attention these days. For some reason, Donghai City has seen an influx of foreign superpower factions lately."
"Their intentions are unclear, and all of them are strong. Individuals from The Holy See and the Dark Council are present, and even forces from neighboring countries boldly visit Donghai City under the guise of exchanging visits," Shenfeng said gravely.
Even Shenfeng was puzzled; why had all these people suddenly flocked to Donghai City? Could it be that some kind of treasure had appeared?
But if there was really a treasure, Shenfeng should know about it. He was the director of the Bureau of Superpowers, after all; there shouldn't be anything on the lands of Huaxia that he didn't know.
Ye Ling's forehead furrowed slightly as if he'd thought of something. His eyes suddenly bulged out. Shen Yuexin at his side had also thought of something and looked towards Ye Ling.
Seeing Ye Ling and Shen Yuexin's expressions, Shenfeng asked with some confusion, "What's wrong? Do you know something?"
Before Shen Yue Xin could say anything, Ye Ling waved his hand and said, "Like this, I'll first cripple this old dog's cultivation. After you take him back, come to us, and we'll talk in detail. There's something complex about this matter."
Both of them nodded, and with a sudden squeeze of his hand, a wisp of Spiritual Power silently appeared inside Old Li's body. The Nine Nether Emperor Technique was instantly employed, and the Spiritual Power within Old Li was devoured as though by a great dragon, all consumed by the Nine Nether Emperor Technique.
Feeling the Spiritual Power within his body vanish in an instant, Old Li was in shock, thinking it was forcibly destroyed by Ye Ling. His body went slack, and his dark hair turned white in a blink of an eye at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Having lost his Spiritual Power, Old Li was now even worse off than an ordinary elderly man. The vital energy in his body had reached its limit and was about to fail to sustain his frame.
Since breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Stage, Ye Ling's Nine Nether Emperor Technique had advanced to the Secondfold, and the power to Devour had taken a massive leap. At the very least, devouring the Spiritual Power of a Houtian martial artist was now effortless for him.
Shenfeng took Old Li away, and Ye Ling and Shen Yue Xin left as well. As for the aftermath concerning Yuan Heng and the others, Shen Yue Xin also arranged for it to be handled.
This event, which would have been shocking and unheard of in the eyes of ordinary people, ended quietly without alarming anyone.
Next to the Global Financial Center, in Ye Ling's two-story villa, Ye Ling sat on the sofa looking gloomy as Shen Yue Xin was being bombarded with questions by Wang Shufen, Liu Qiao'er, and a few others.
He was being ignored, utterly ignored, which Ye Ling found quite irksome.
Who was he? An Immortal Emperor, a veteran of the flower fields, a firefly in the night, always so bright and attractive wherever he went.
But with Shen Yue Xin's arrival, she was a celebrity after all. Wang Shufen, not to mention, already had a very good impression of Shen Yue Xin.
For Liu Qiao'er, Shen Yue Xin was absolutely an idol-like figure. The thought of a frail woman holding up such a vast enterprise was awe-inspiring.
Zang Hua walked over to Ye Ling, sat on his lap, and wrapped her arms around his neck, blowing gently. The fragrant breath tickled Ye Ling's ear, unpleasant yet comforting.
"You bring back a gorgeous woman after just one trip outside, aren't you afraid we'll get jealous?" Zang Hua said with a light smile.
Ye Ling grinned, grabbing onto Zang Hua's shapely hips: "It's not just one, but two. I'll bring the other one to you in a couple of days."
"You..." Zang Hua was taken aback, shook her head, and chuckled bitterly. She had followed a man who was all too flirtatious.
Ye Ling patted Zang Hua on the shoulder, "Alright, all these are old accounts left over from the past. I promise, from now on, I will not initiate interactions with women. If they cry and shout, insisting on following me to the point of life and death, that wouldn't be my fault."
After the events of yesterday, Ye Ling had come to realize that the more women there were around him, the more troubles arose.
He already had enough chirping and chattering women around him, so maybe it was time to exercise some restraint in the future, right?
Look at that—a rather reluctant 'right?' Sigh, Ye Ling thought to himself, still lacking in self-control.
"Oh, that silly and sweet girl also dazedly said she wanted to follow you, I really wonder what enchanting potion you've given her," Zang Hua said with a light laugh.
Ye Ling chuckled: "It's the charm of a man, you wouldn't understand."
"Then I'll go out and test my woman's charm," Zang Hua said with a seductive smile.
Ye Ling paused, then said fiercely, "Are you looking for trouble? See how I deal with you tonight!"