Chapter 707: Playing With Water

Everyone shuddered involuntarily. How much worse would it be for a body of flesh and blood if even a steel plate could end up like this?

However, Li Xiaofei's performance did not stop there. The flames disappeared with just a thought. In an instant, they transformed into a nearly solid mist of ice. The frozen mist flickered eerily and released thin wisps of vapor.

The temperature in the room instantly plummeted by several dozen degrees. Li Xiaofei flicked his fingertip lightly. A streak of icy mist shot out and landed on a section of a steel railing two meters away.

The finger-thick railing was struck white, completely frozen. Then, it shattered into fine white powder with a crisp cracking sound.

Li Xiaofei casually waved his hand. All the airborne metal objects flew back and landed precisely in their original positions. This level of exquisite control left everyone in awe.

"Now, do you believe me?" smiled Li Xiaofei as he looked at Yan Zheng and the others.

Team Leader Yan was already overjoyed. His new comrade possessed four extraordinary abilities and each one had gone beyond Sky Level.

Who could stand against him? If the Dragon Group could recruit such a peerless expert, handling criminals and enemies both domestically and abroad would become significantly easier.

"Haha! Forget about just granting you equal authority as the team leader. Even if I had to hand over all the Dragon Group leader’s privileges to you, I would do so willingly!" said Yan Zheng, laughing heartily.

Zhang Hongjing, standing to the side, coughed repeatedly in an attempt to remind him to maintain some composure.

Li Xiaofei smiled slightly and said, "I haven't finished stating my conditions yet. There's still a third one."

𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

Yan Zheng's expression turned serious and replied, "Go ahead."

Li Xiaofei spoke slowly, "I want to take on disciples. I hope the Dragon Group can select and gather some highly talented martial arts prodigies that are all under the age of fourteen. I will dedicate two days a week to teaching them martial arts."

Zhang Hongjing asked curiously, "Martial arts? Do you mean mixed martial arts or traditional styles?"

Li Xiaofei shook his head. "The Great Xia Martial Lineage."

"The Great Xia Martial Lineage?" Yan Zheng asked curiously, "Are you referring to styles like Eight Trigram Palm or Xingyi Fist? I’ve seen some old masters who have cultivated internal strength and they are indeed stronger than ordinary people. But they still seem far inferior to superhumans."

Li Xiaofei said, "Believe me, the Great Xia Martial Lineage is unrivaled in this world."

He continued, "Additionally, I need access to the Dragon Group’s detailed records on global superpower awakenings. I want to stay informed about all major developments in the superhuman world. I want to be the first to know about any unusual activity. Is that possible?"

Yan Zheng thought for a moment before replying, "That shouldn't be a problem."

Li Xiaofei smiled and said, "You don’t have to give me an immediate answer regarding my conditions. You can hold a meeting, discuss it, and let me know once you’ve reached a decision. My phone will always be available for Miss Zhang Hongjing’s call."

With that, Li Xiaofei stood up. When he reached the door, he turned back and smiled at Yan Zheng and the others. Then, without any warning, an antique white longsword appeared before him. Li Xiaofei leaped lightly onto the sword.

Whoosh!

He soared through the air in a flash of sword light. Just like that, dressed in a simple Hongxing Erke tracksuit, the plump man stood atop his sword and flew effortlessly through the sky. In the blink of an eye, he disappeared from the Dragon Group headquarters, leaving behind an air of undeniable elegance.

At that moment, the minds of Yan Zheng, Zhang Hongjing, and the others went completely blank, leaving only these two words.

Holy shit!

It wasn’t profanity, just a reflexive expression of sheer shock.

"So damn cool." A young team member with short hair, dressed in a black business suit, couldn't help but exclaim.

Another girl, who had a round face and medium-short hair, subconsciously muttered, "This guy... could he be the legendary Urban Sword Immortal?"

"Urban Sword Immortal?" Old Zhang, who sported a balding hairstyle, instinctively asked, "What’s that?"

The round-faced girl’s eyes lit up with excitement as she said, "It’s the kind of cultivator who returns from the Immortal Realm and is reborn into their younger self. A true powerhouse of the cultivation world! Someone who can ride a flying sword must at least be in the Core Formation Realm, or maybe even Nascent Soul Realm!"

Smack!

Little Hao slapped the back of her head and said, "I keep telling you to stop reading so many web novels! Just listen to yourself, a reborn cultivation overlord? Why don’t you just say the Jade Emperor himself descended to the mortal realm?"

The round-faced girl retorted indignantly, "Then tell me. If he’s not a Sword Immortal, what is he? He was on a flying sword!"

Little Hao was struck speechless. Yan Zheng and Zhang Hongjing exchanged glances and shook their heads.

The round-faced girl, named Dan Bing, was a fresh university graduate and a hardcore web novel enthusiast. She was often so immersed in novels that she couldn’t pull herself out of them. She constantly fantasized about being the protagonist, soaring through the sky and burrowing through the earth.

But perhaps because of this obsession, she had awakened the ability to phase through solid ground. So far, the reasons why ordinary people awakened superpowers, how they awakened them and what could trigger an awakening remained an unsolved global mystery. Nations around the world had poured vast amounts of resources into research, yet no breakthrough had been made.

But Li Qingchen’s display had revealed a new possibility.

Could it be that this young man had already figured out the secret to unlocking superpowers? Otherwise, how could he possess so many abilities?

Moreover, flying on a sword wasn’t something that could simply be explained as an ordinary superpower anymore. Could he really be a Sword Immortal?

This was a matter of great importance. They needed to have a serious discussion with the higher-ups.

***

Li Xiaofei returned to Meilin Mansion, where Miss Fan immediately and enthusiastically greeted him.

"Master, you're finally back." She stepped forward eagerly and said, "I've already prepared a warm bath for you. Would you like to bathe first, have your meal, or... have me?"

Li Xiaofei glanced at the famous actress in front of him. Then, he lifted her into his arms and carried her straight into the bathroom. Miss Fan was an ordinary Earthling with an average innate physique. The benefits she provided him through dual cultivation were limited, but the emotional satisfaction was immeasurable.

Moreover, after several baptisms by the Great Dao, Miss Fan’s beauty had reached an otherworldly level, making her appear breathtakingly radiant. Li Xiaofei saw no reason to refuse.

This scene left Huang Xu, who had been staying at the mansion for the past few days, feeling a mix of embarrassment, anxiety, and disappointment. She had been eagerly waiting for Li Xiaofei’s return every single day.

But now that he was back, he acted as if he hadn't even seen her. Li Xiaofei walked straight past her and into the bath with Miss Fan...

Unconsciously, Huang Xu found herself outside the bathroom door. As the sounds from within reached her ears, her face grew redder and redder and her entire body gradually went weak... She had no idea how much time had passed. Suddenly, a hand reached out from inside, grabbed her by the collar and pulled her in.

"Ah...!" Huang Xu let out a startled cry, but she didn’t resist.

Soon, the sound of water splashing became even more intense and distinct.

Two hours later... Li Xiaofei stepped out of the bathroom wearing a bathrobe, only to be greeted by a phone call from police officer Zhang Hongjing.