Qiqi refused them all, saying, "I'm a kindergarten student, I don't take on private jobs."
Huo Yuwei found it amusing, "Our Qiqi is a celebrity now."
"Annoying." Qiqi pouted. "I still prefer quiet."
However, there are also some serious matters.
The Xuanmen Council was officially established, and Qiqi, as an honorary advisor, occasionally needs to participate in video conferences.
Several of her suggestions, such as standardizing talisman production and establishing a database of Xuanmen (Taoist) talents, were adopted, making a group of senior figures admire her even more.
Huo Yusen has fully recovered and even benefited from the misfortune.
After the demonic seed was purified, the meridians in his body were widened, and his cultivation speed was twice as fast as before.
He is currently attending school, having skipped a grade to enter junior high, while also researching information from the Heavenly Dao Stele and collaborating with special departments to develop several "psychic energy detectors."
The six Ji brothers took turns visiting Qiqi in Beijing, bringing a ton of gifts each time and spoiling her rotten.
Life is peaceful and fulfilling.
Until the end of December, Lin Wei brought some news.
“An organization called the ‘New God Society’ has appeared overseas, claiming to have mastered ‘divine power’ that can grant people extraordinary abilities.” Lin Wei’s expression was solemn. “Our investigation has revealed that their so-called ‘divine power’ is of the same origin as the resentment energy of the Chief Demon.”
Qiqi was building with blocks when she heard this and looked up. "Another crystallization of resentment?"
“Not only that.” Lin Wei pulled up the data. “They use some kind of technology to purify and stabilize resentment energy, and then inject it into the human body. The test subjects do gain power, but they gradually lose their rationality and eventually become monsters that only know how to destroy. There have already been riots in several small countries.”
Huo Yuwei frowned. "Have you found the source?"
“We found it. It’s an organization called ‘God-Making Lab,’ which is backed by several multinational conglomerates,” Lin Wei said. “But they are very well hidden, and we cannot take action for the time being.”
Qiqi put down the building blocks, her little face serious. "The resentment crystals cannot be left in the hands of ordinary people. They are too dangerous. Moreover, if they are misused on a large scale, they may cause new disasters."
"you mean?"
"I'll go there," Qiqi said. "I'll retrieve the crystal and destroy it."
Huo Yuwei immediately objected, "It's too far, and it's someone else's territory."
“Big brother, have you forgotten? I have ‘Heavenly Blessing,’ which allows me to teleport short distances,” Qi Qi said. “Besides, I’m just going to get something, not to fight. I’ll leave as soon as I get it.”
Huo Yusen also advised, "Qiqi, this is not a small matter. We should consider it carefully."
Qiqi shook her head, "We can't delay. The more the resentment crystals spread, the harder it will be to deal with. And..."
She looked out the window, her eyes deep. "I can sense that someone is using the crystals for something more dangerous. If we don't stop them, it could lead to disaster."
Everyone fell silent.
They knew that Qiqi's decisions rarely changed.
Finally, Huo Yuwei said, "I'll go with you."
“I’ll go too,” Huo Yusen said.
The Ji family's several doting brothers also stated, "We are too."
Lin Wei smiled wryly, "Then I'll arrange for someone to meet me. However, the operation must be kept secret to avoid causing international disputes."
"Great! Let's discuss the battle plan!"
Everyone shared their opinions, and the plan was quickly finalized.
We will depart in three days, heading to a "god-making laboratory" in an overseas island nation.
Qiqi made thorough preparations over the past three days.
She drew a large number of talismans, improved several magical artifacts, and even consulted with Heavenly Dao Administrator No. 007 about how to deal with the crystallized resentment.
“Destroying it directly is too wasteful,” Xiao Qi said in the communication. “The essence of resentment crystals is high concentration of negative energy. If purified and transformed in the right way, they can become pure ‘spiritual energy crystals’, which are very beneficial to cultivation. I will teach you a transformation array. Remember it well.”
Qiqi took notes carefully.
If we can turn waste into treasure, that would be even better.
The night before departure, Mrs. Ji packed Qiqi's luggage, tears streaming down her face as she did so. "Qiqi, be careful. Mom will be waiting for you to come back."
"Mommy, don't cry, I'll be back soon." Qiqi hugged her. "I promise."
Late at night, Qiqi lay in bed, staring at the ceiling.
She could sense that this operation would not be easy.
But some things have to be done by someone.
And she happened to be in that position.
“Chosen One of Heaven…” she murmured, “What a troublesome identity.”
However, she doesn't regret it.
Because she has people to protect and a world to safeguard.
Thinking about it, she closed her eyes and fell into a deep sleep.
In her dream, she saw a sea of fire.
In the sea of fire, countless figures struggled and screamed.
A voice roared with laughter, "A new god has descended, the old world is destroyed..."
She woke up with a start, sat up, and a golden glint flashed in her eyes.
“The New God Society…” she whispered, “I’d like to see what kind of gods you have created.”
Overseas, in a certain island nation, at a secret port.
In the darkness of night, a fishing boat quietly docked.
Huo Yuwei, Qi Qi, Huo Yusen, and others disguised themselves as fishermen and disembarked in the crowd.
Lin Wei's people were already waiting at the dock and took them to a van.
"The laboratory is located in the mountains in the center of the island. On the surface, it's a biopharmaceutical company, but it actually has five underground floors, all of which are research facilities." The person who met him was a middle-aged man, codenamed "Eagle," who was a special agent who had been infiltrating the area for a long time.
"How's the defense?" Huo Yuwei asked.
“It’s very tight. There are mercenaries patrolling the perimeter, a high-tech security system inside, and… some ‘special guards’.” Eagle lowered his voice. “The New God Society used resentment crystals to create a batch of ‘enhanced warriors’ who are incredibly strong, impervious to pain, and highly resistant to conventional weapons.”
Qiqi nodded. "As expected. What about the crystals?"
“At the deepest part of the fifth underground level, there is an energy reaction chamber where the crystals are stored,” Eagle said. “But it’s the most heavily guarded place, and it’s said that… they’re using the crystals to perform some kind of ‘awakening ritual.’”
"Awaken?" Qi Qi frowned. "Awaken what?"
"I don't know, but it's definitely not a good thing."
The car drove for half an hour on the mountain road and then stopped in a secluded grove of trees.
Not far ahead is the entrance to the laboratory, a building disguised as a warehouse.
"Operation plan," Huo Yuwei said. "Lin Wei and I will storm in from the front to draw fire. Yu Sen and Qi Qi will infiltrate through the ventilation ducts and head straight for the energy reaction chamber. Eagle will provide support from the outside and be ready to assist in the retreat at any time."
"clear."
Qiqi and Huo Yusen changed into specially made children's black bodysuits, put on their gear, and quietly circled around to the side of the warehouse.
There was a ventilation shaft there. Huo Yusen hacked the security system with a microcomputer, and the ventilation shaft's gate opened automatically.
The two of them crawled inside.
The passage was narrow, but it was just right for Qiqi, while Huo Yusen had to crouch down to move forward.
"Turn left, go down." Huo Yusen looked at the architectural blueprints on the tablet and gave directions.
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