Li Xiaofei sat in his room and began refining the trace of the Steel Law he had absorbed from Sun Xiaochuan’s body. This strand of law was slightly denser than the Spatial Law he had extracted from that nameless young man.
It was clear that Sun Xiaochuan’s evolutionary awakening far surpassed that of the slain young man. The Steel Law was a part of the Metal Law, making it easy to absorb. Once again, this proved that the power of laws within the superhumans of Earth 1818 was primitive and pure, not something cultivated individually. Instead, it seemed more like an incomprehensible kind of divine bestowal.
This realization made Li Xiaofei even more curious. Though he had previously overlooked it, the Northern Darkness Divine Skill displayed astonishing effects when absorbing the power of laws.
If I can seize more of this power, I will undoubtedly comprehend more Dao within the Dao Union Realm. Once I enter the Divine Realm in the future, my strength will grow at a terrifying rate, thought Li Xiaofei, growing eager with anticipation.
The only pity was that the cosmic energy between heaven and earth on Earth 1818 was extremely thin, making cultivation nearly impossible. Thus, he had to rely on absorbing energy from celestial jade to nourish his inner strength’s true qi. His cultivation speed was somewhat slower compared to when he was in Chongque City.
However, this did not matter much. After all, his inner strength’s true qi had already reached a bottleneck as it approached the upper limit of the Dao Union Realm. Until he broke through this major realm, he would be unable to achieve significant progress.
But as a cosmic level lifeform, Li Xiaofei was in no rush to step into the Divine Realm. Instead, he did his best to suppress his breakthrough. Thus, he continued his cultivation.
At midnight, Li Xiaofei heard footsteps outside his door. The person seemed hesitant, pacing back and forth repeatedly. He paid it no mind. Instead, he entered the Secret Time Pavilion to cultivate his spear techniques.
He had already fully mastered the Three Spears of Storm and Cloud, understanding them to their deepest level. Now, he attempted to integrate them with the Zhao Clan Spear Technique, experimenting with ways to evolve them into a spear technique that was truly his own.
The next morning. After struggling with hesitation all night, Huang Xu finally gathered the courage to push open Li Xiaofei’s bedroom door. She was dressed in a sheer, pink silk nightgown that barely reached her thighs.
She had drunk quite a bit, so her cheeks were flushed, and her gaze dazed. She looked seductive and alluring.
“I...” Huang Xu shyly opened her mouth to speak, but before she could utter a second word, she found herself at a loss.
For a woman like her, taking the initiative to seduce a man while dressed so boldly was completely unheard of. Her mind felt blank, and an overwhelming sense of shame made her dizzy. Without thinking, she threw herself on the bed. But she landed on nothing.
Opening her eyes, she found out that Li Xiaofei wasn’t in the room.
A sudden clarity hit Huang Xu. She lay there for a while, feeling the traces of Li Xiaofei’s warmth and scent still lingering on the bed. Then, covering her face, she rushed downstairs.
“How did it go? How did it go?” asked Miss Fan. She was full of curiosity, so she immediately pressed for details.
Huang Xu shook her head and said, “He wasn’t there. It looks like he already left.”
“He left?” replied Miss Fan, startled.
She rushed upstairs to check for herself and immediately dialed his number.
“What is it?” asked Li Xiaofei when he picked up.
“Master, are you not at home?” said Miss Fan.
“I have something to take care of.”
“Oh... then... will you be coming back?”
“That’s great! I’ll be waiting for you. I’ll have a surprise ready when you return.”
Only then did Miss Fan let out a sigh of relief. She had genuinely been afraid that Li Xiaofei would just leave without a word. Ever since witnessing his terrifying abilities that afternoon, she had made up her mind. No matter the cost, she had to hold on to this golden opportunity.
Sun Xiaochuan’s words had struck a chord with her. A new era was approaching. Now that she had seen the bizarre and wondrous alien world, how could she be content with just being a minor celebrity? As long as she clung to Li Xiaofei, she could truly elevate her life to another level. Compared to that, acting and networking were meaningless.
Meanwhile, Huang Xu stood off to the side in a daze. Instead of feeling relieved, she was filled with regret and frustration. Seeing Miss Fan’s excitement after the phone call only made her regret it even more.
Had she known earlier, she would have gathered her courage and rushed in last night. Maybe she would have already reaped the beauty-enhancing benefits from him by now.
No. Next time, I have to seize the opportunity, thought Huang Xu.
Just then, a sudden knock on the door interrupted her thoughts. Miss Fan’s heart tightened. She checked the surveillance feed. Several police officers were knocking at the door. Taking a deep breath, she opened the door and politely welcomed the four officers inside.
“Officers, how can I help you?” she asked.
“We have some questions for you,” said the lead officer, a young woman in her early twenties. She had a slender figure, delicate features, and an air of confidence.
“Is this about Sun Xiaochuan?” Miss Fan asked in return.
The officers exchanged glances and nodded slightly.
The female officer introduced herself. “I’m Zhang Hongjing. Here’s my badge. We’re indeed investigating Sun Xiaochuan. Our records show that you were kidnapped by his men and taken to the private estate at Tuanbo Lake yesterday. After that, something happened. You returned safely, but Sun Xiaochuan and his entire faction vanished without a trace.”
Miss Fan remained calm. She had anticipated this situation. There was no way to hide the incident from the police, and she had already discussed it with Li Xiaofei.
Li Xiaofei had told her plainly that there was no need to conceal anything. She should just tell the police the truth. So, she recounted the events of the previous day in a straightforward manner. When she finished, the officers’ expressions grew serious.
Officer Zhang Hongjing then asked, “Miss Fan, can we meet your friend?”
“He’s not here right now,” said Miss Fan. She hesitated for a moment before continuing, “I’ll need to call him and ask.”
“Alright,” replied the officer. A flicker of excitement flashed in Officer Zhang Hongjing’s eyes.
Miss Fan went upstairs to make the call. After a short while, she came back down and said, “Mr. Li said he’s busy at the moment and can’t meet right now. But once he’s back, he’s open to setting up a time to talk.”
A hint of disappointment crossed Zhang Hongjing’s face, but she still stood up, extended her hand, and said, “Then I’ll have to trouble you, Miss Fan. When your friend returns, please inform me. I’d like to visit him personally.”
“No problem,” Miss Fan responded readily. “It’s every citizen’s duty to cooperate with the police.”
Zhang Hongjing’s well-shaped eyebrows furrowed slightly as they left the mansion. She seemed deep in thought.
“Captain, are we just going back ?” A young male officer beside her asked in surprise.
An older officer took off his cap, wiped the sweat off his bald head, and said, “What else can we do? Based on the actress’s description, that man is at least Sky Level, and there’s nothing we can do if he doesn’t want to meet. But from his attitude, he doesn’t seem hostile. Maybe he’s someone we can win over.”
“Sky Level?” The young officer, Little Hao, gasped under his breath. “Seriously? Sky Level isn’t some cabbage you just find growing by the roadside.”
“No. Not Sky Level,” said Zhang Hongjing, shaking her head.
“Heh, see? Old Zhang, you got it wrong this time,” Little Hao said smugly.
But then Zhang Hongjing added, “If Miss Fan wasn’t lying, then that man is definitely beyond Sky Level.”
The three words hit the three officers like a thunderclap. They froze on the spot, their scalps tingling and ears buzzing from the impact of the revelation.