Things had taken a serious turn.
An unidentified Third Rank Spirit Power User appeared in the city, and their method of killing was so cruel that it made the Clown Gang look like amateurs everywhere they went, it was like an all-you-can-eat buffet.
Moreover, the Yaha Bi Financial Group was absolutely furious.
There’s a saying: whoever commissions it is at fault. The Yaha Bi Financial Group had just suffered a heavy loss with the High Tower incident. Although Jin admitted it was their own fault, they had lost so much that it was already pitiful. Now, as victims, their voices naturally grew louder.
“His Highness the Prince is deeply grieved and vehemently condemns both the murderer and those who aided her,” Mr. Abu Abba declared once seated inside the Academy. “Our side will not rest!”
Translated plainly: You’re pushing us too far, Yaha Bi Financial Group won’t tolerate this any longer and demands an explanation!
“Please calm down, Mr. Abu Abba. We fully understand your feelings, but when it comes to this matter, we want to get to the bottom of it even more than you do,” Mayor He said to him. “A dangerous Third Rank Spirit Power User is on the loose in the city. This is an enormous security risk.”
But where to even begin the investigation?
All Third Rank and above personnel in Center City were registered. No one on record was identified as Wind Element. Even those at the peak of Second Rank in the Security Department were pulled aside for questioning. Everyone’s alibis were solid; no one had successfully broken through.
“Then it’s someone not from the city. Could they have sneaked in illegally?”
That made the investigation even harder.
At that moment, someone proposed an old-fashioned approach: “What about checking the surveillance footage?”
In the era of Spirit Power, surveillance wasn’t widespread, but the city’s key areas still had cameras—such as the Subway. Judging from the “Team Seeking Love”’s tracked route, they had come into the city via the Subway.
“Good idea.”
Mayor He picked up the phone, about to order the monitoring of the footage, when Yu Jing pushed the door open from outside with a complicated expression.
“No need,” she said. “Someone has come forward.”
A few minutes later, in the main office of Shengling Academy’s administrative building, the usual meeting place for leaders.
Principal Lü sat at the head of the table, Mayor He beside him, and the teachers arranged on either side. Mr. Abu Abba, wearing his white turban, sat off to one side, facing a pretty, well-behaved young girl with an ample chest.
At least she looked obedient on the surface.
“This is what happened.”
Xu Chuyao picked up her pineapple soda, took a small sip, then set the bottle on the table so the teachers could see it.
“Two days ago, Shen Ning and I took a nap after lunch. When we woke up, I said I was thirsty. Shen Ning said she would go buy me a drink and left. This is recorded in the entry logs at the Guard Room.”
Yu Jing presented the proof from the Guard Room to Principal Lü, who nodded.
“When she was taking the Subway back to the Academy, she saw that these people were on the same train. After getting off, she realized they were still following her and naturally became alert. And at that moment, they came over…”
At the critical point, everyone’s attention sharpened.
Xu Chuyao’s soft fingers lightly tapped the pineapple soda bottle. She knew the key to resolving this incident lay in understanding the cause and purpose of the confrontation.
Shen Ning knew the truth: this group was out for revenge against Xu Chuyao because of the Yaha Tower incident. But no one else knew, and there was no evidence. More importantly, the truth was explosive.
The Yaha Bi Financial Group had openly sent people into another city to retaliate against students and staff at the Academy—a severe violation that would be harshly punished. The Financial Group would never admit to this.
Neither the Academy nor Center City could reconcile either. If the conflict escalated, it could turn into a major clash between two powerful interest groups, and these two girls might end up as the victims caught in the vortex.
Therefore, the best course of action was…
Suddenly, Mr. Abu Abba shouted, “We’ve got you now, you heretic who came out of that Lesbian Bar!”
Xu Chuyao shouted back loudly, as if she were right there, startling the teachers around.
“Shen Ning was scared and quickly ran this way, but they chased after her relentlessly, shouting ‘Allahu Akbar’ for the true god Vera…”
Mr. Abu Abba couldn’t hold back: “Our true god is not called Vera.”
“Whatever, it’s the same meaning anyway. Who cares what you’re mumbling at a life-or-death moment,” Xu Chuyao continued. “Seeing she couldn’t escape, Shen Ning had no choice but to slip into the basement of a nearby building, trying to use her old skills to deal with them in the dark.”
“Old skills?” Mr. Abu Abba didn’t understand.
Principal Lü explained, “Before enrolling, Shen Ning worked in a mine.”
“Don’t interrupt, let me continue.” Xu Chuyao went on. “Even in the darkness, despite being outnumbered, Shen Ning didn’t understand why they wouldn’t let her go. She asked them painfully, ‘Is being a lesbian a sin?’”
Those men sneered, “Yes, it’s a sin. You heretic, die.”
Xu Chuyao’s sweet, expressive voice narrated the scene vividly, captivating the teachers around.
“At that moment of despair and pain, fueled by extreme rage, Shen Ning broke through and killed them all.” Thunder Girl clapped her hands. “That’s the end of the story.”
“No, wait,” Mr. Abu Abba hurriedly interrupted, “how can that be the end? You mean a female student from the Academy single-handedly killed five peak Second Rank members from our side?”
“Exactly. Otherwise, what do you think?” Xu Chuyao blinked innocently. “Even a Third Rank powerhouse would be terrified. I was shocked too.”
Everyone present—from Principal Lü to the teachers—had subtle expressions.
That third-year student recently nicknamed the Pure Little Sister by the school, not even nineteen yet, and already Third Rank?
But now wasn’t the time to discuss that, because Mr. Abu Abba couldn’t accept it: “If she’s broken through to Third Rank, then those people posed no threat to her. Why did they have to be so ruthless?”
Xu Chuyao sighed softly: “There are some things that can’t be said here. When she was a child, she suffered early trauma, leaving deep psychological scars. She never had a good life. The only bright spot was dating an incredibly cute girl. Then suddenly a group of people appeared, telling her she wasn’t allowed to be a lesbian, or else they’d kill her. Imagine the damage to a child—it was bound to explode on the spot.”
There’s a saying: when conflicts erupt, ordinary people fear bullies, bullies fear fools, fools fear death, and those who don’t fear death are crazy.
Our girl here? She’s crazy. Don’t believe me? Go check her records.
After Xu Chuyao finished, Principal Lü agreed: “Some of Shen Ning’s files are indeed confidential. Mr. Abu Abba’s clearance level may not be enough to access them.”
Mr. Abu Abba was too angry to correct the name issue and looked around. No one questioned the outrageous story.
In everyone’s impression, this is how things really were.
Seeing the pure, innocent, and adorable busty girl across from him, Abu Abba trembled: “This is just your one-sided story. Hand over the real murderer quickly, or the Yaha Bi Financial Group will never agree to peace!”
Xu Chuyao’s cute face broke into a smile. “Principal Lü, please give him a little science lesson—no, an explanation.”
Principal Lü nearly laughed but, as an old hand in these matters, maintained his composure.
“It’s like this, Mr. Abu Abba. Shen Ning doesn’t belong to the Academy but to the Rockmorgan Family. You can call your superiors and ask them to submit a request.”
Naturally, Mr. Abu Abba wasn’t scared and immediately took out his phone to call his boss.
The meeting was temporarily suspended. About ten minutes later, Mr. Abu Abba received an almost unbelievable reply.
To put it bluntly, if the Yaha Bi Financial Group wanted to get Shen Ning, the Rockmorgan Family could even throw in the Yaha Tower as a gift.
Of course, in reality, they wouldn’t get Shen Ning, nor the Tower.
“So, what’s the verdict?” Xu Chuyao asked with concern. “Are they going to give an explanation? Make peace?”
Mr. Abu Abba clutched his chest as if something was stuck there and couldn’t breathe out for a long time, then finally swept his sleeve and left.
“Just wait, the Yaha Bi Financial Group won’t give up so easily!”
That was what he said, but watching his retreating figure, everyone knew no matter how unwilling the Financial Group was, this was as far as it would go.
They didn’t even have the bodies to take back. The pile of flesh and blood in the Parking Lot had already turned to mush; the best option was to bury them on the spot.
After Mr. Abu Abba left, Principal Lü sighed deeply. “Xu Chuyao…”
Suddenly she stopped talking and glanced around. The teachers present gradually realized and stood up to leave.
“I still have some things to do, so I’ll take my leave first.”
“My homework’s not graded yet.”
“I haven’t used up my annual leave.”
Yu Jing worried a little about her student, but Xu Chuyao gave her a reassuring look and told her to go first.
Once only the two of them remained in the meeting room, Principal Lü’s expression turned serious.
“These Yaha Bi people have a bit too much nerve.”
As an old hand in this world, he could tell something was off—especially with the small team that sneaked in and ended up minced meat.
What kind of team needs five peak Second Rank members and still manages to sneak in without anyone noticing?
“The operation Minister Long assigned to me earlier ruined the Financial Group’s big plans,” Xu Chuyao shrugged. “Whatever, it didn’t succeed this time, but I don’t believe there won’t be a next time.”
They weren’t stupid. With defenses on their side and constant losses, if it happened a few more times, they’d be kicked out of the Three Giants of Mining.
“Alright, as long as you know what you’re doing. That said,” Principal Lü’s expression grew strange, “how did Shen Ning break through to Third Rank?”
Xu Chuyao’s mood was even more complicated. “I thought so too, but that’s just how it is.”
This female lead doesn’t play by the rules.
But for Principal Lü, that wasn’t a bad thing. He adjusted his collar and said to Xu Chuyao:
“According to Alliance regulations, Third Rank Spirit Power Users need to undergo a formal evaluation and registration. I’ll contact Mayor He and arrange for an appraisal ceremony at the Academy in a few days.”