As someone in sequence 001, I also want to give up today.

Everything is ready.

The day of departure was a sunny morning.

Li Yu and Chen Zhe drove to pick them up.

Li Yu wasn't wearing her instructor's uniform today; instead, she wore a neat beige trench coat and had her long hair tied in a high ponytail, looking both dashing and refreshing.

Chen Zhe wore a simple shirt and trousers, exuding a gentle demeanor.

Bell put on the pink and white dress she had carefully chosen.

She carried a small cat-shaped backpack filled with snacks and her "babies."

Several pretty stones, a plastic "Star Realm Feather" gifted by Lin Wanwan, and a small golden cat's paw flower that was picked from Xiao Jin's body and processed by Li Xian, making it impossible to replicate.

"Auntie! Uncle Chen Zhe!"

The bell excitedly rushed over.

"Little Bell looks so pretty today!"

Li Yu smiled, picked her up, and spun her around.

Chen Zhe also patted Lingdang's head: "I heard there are a lot of delicious foods in the capital. Uncle will take you to eat them sometime."

"Yay!"

The group got into the car and headed to the airport.

In the car, Li Yu briefly explained the arrangements for the gathering.

"The meeting place is 'Cloud Top Villa,' a property under the General Administration, located halfway up a mountain in the western suburbs of Beijing. The environment is very nice, and the security level is high. We will be greeted when we arrive."

"I already told you about the participants on the phone earlier. Besides us, there are a few S-rank seniors. Bro, don't be nervous. Just treat it like a regular get-together with friends. These seniors are strong, but they all have great personalities... well, most of them are great."

She paused, then added, "It's just that Sister Su Wan might be a bit... fond of joking, so just be a little careful. Also, Dr. Zhao, if he asks you to do any 'energy sample collection' experiments, don't agree."

Li Xian: "..."

Why did he feel that this gathering might not be as relaxing as he had imagined?

"As for Bell, I'll always keep her with me and won't let her run around. Lilith-senpai may look young, but she's actually quite mature and should like children."

Li Yu looked at the bell again.

"Little Bell, be a good girl when you get there, okay? Don't use your powers carelessly, especially don't misuse your 'Mental Amplification,' understand?"

"Okay, okay! I'm being a good girl!"

The bell nodded vigorously.

Chen Zhe said with a smile as he drove.

"Actually, there's no need to worry too much. Everyone's going to celebrate with Lilith-senpai, so the atmosphere will definitely be great. And with Lin Mo, that live wire, there's no way it'll be awkward."

When Lin Mo was mentioned, Li Xian thought of the causal envoy in the amusement park, who wore a flashy purple dress and was cynical.

That guy is definitely good at livening up the atmosphere.

However, it is also extremely perceptive.

Hopefully, I, as a "B-level nobody," can manage to slack off at this gathering.

Upon arriving at the airport, we checked in and went through security.

Everything went smoothly.

However, during the security check, the golden cat's paw flower in Lingdang's backpack caught the attention of the security officer.

"Little friend, what is this?"

The security guard picked up the flower and examined it curiously.

The flower had been processed by Li Xian; it showed no energy fluctuations and looked like an exquisite work of art.

"These are my family's flowers!"

The bell rings as they rush to answer, their little faces serious.

"Its name is Xiao Jin, and it glows! But Dad said it can't glow on an airplane, so I put it to sleep."

The security guard was amused, and after testing it again with the instrument to confirm that it was harmless, he returned the bell to her.

"These are beautiful flowers. Please keep them."

"Thank you, Uncle!"

After boarding, Li Xian and Ling Dang's seats were by the window.

It was Lingdang's first time on an airplane. She clung to the window, watching the buildings and sea of ​​clouds outside grow smaller and smaller, her face flushed with excitement.

"Old Deng! We're flying so high! Those clouds look like cotton candy!"

"Old Deng! The houses down there look so small! Like toys!"

"Old Deng!..."

While casually responding, Li Xian continued to conceive the plot of his novel in his mind using his consciousness to divide his thoughts.

Recently, his editor, Su Qianqian, hasn't been pushing him as much, but he still wants to write more whenever he has free time, so he won't be blocked from entering the office again next time.

The two-hour flight passed quickly amidst the chirping of bells and Li Xian's leisurely slacking off.

The plane landed at Beijing Capital International Airport.

As soon as you step out of the terminal, a bustling atmosphere typical of a metropolis, completely different from that of Jiangcheng, hits you.

Traffic was heavy, tall buildings stood tall, and pedestrians hurried along.

"Over here!"

Li Yu waved, and a black minivan was already waiting by the roadside.

The driver was a taciturn middle-aged man wearing the General Administration's uniform.

He nodded respectfully to Li Yu and Chen Zhe, and then helped them put their luggage in the car.

"Should we go directly to Cloud Top Resort?"

Chen Zhe asked.

"Well, the others should be arriving by now. Let's settle in first. The party starts at 3 PM, so we still have time to rest."

The car drove away from the airport and headed towards the western suburbs.

The capital city is indeed much larger and more prosperous than Jiangcheng District.

Lingdang pressed her face against the car window, watching the scenery rushing by outside, her eyes unable to take it all in.

"Auntie, that tower is so tall!"

"That's the Central Radio and Television Tower."

"What is that golden roof?"

"Forbidden City."

"Wow! Can we go see it?"

"We'll see how time is. If I'm free tomorrow, I can take you to Tiananmen Square."

"good!"

About an hour later, the car entered a scenic mountainous area.

The road is lined with shady trees and the air is fresh.

In the distance, a complex of buildings combining classical and modern styles sits on the hillside, gleaming in the sunlight.

That is "Cloud Top Mountain Villa".

The car drove up the winding mountain road and finally stopped in front of the main building of the resort.

Staff members were already waiting here.

"Ms. Xinren (Li Yu's code name), Mr. Chishu (Chen Zhe's code name), welcome. The room has been arranged, please follow me."

A well-dressed, capable female manager stepped forward and led the way with a smile.

The interior of the villa is elegant yet luxurious, showcasing meticulous craftsmanship in every detail.

But what is most striking is the extremely dense and pure energy fluctuation that permeates the air.

Clearly, a high-level energy gathering and purification array has been set up here.

For those with supernatural abilities, it is an excellent place to rest and cultivate.

"Have the senior colleagues arrived yet?"

Li Yu asked as she walked.

"Mr. Hyotei and Mr. Akito have arrived and are resting in their respective rooms. Dr. Zhao and Ms. Guren arrived half an hour ago and should be in the tea room now. Mr. Lin Mo... we haven't seen him yet."

The female manager's answer was impeccable.

Li Xian silently sensed the energy distribution within the manor.

Sure enough, several powerful and chilling energy sources stood out like lighthouses in the night.

One of them, cold and vast, seemingly containing the chill of the entire polar region, must be the Ice Emperor.

The other one, fiery, flamboyant, like a leaping flame, should be Honglian Suwan.

There is also a kind of "hollowness" that is extremely restrained, yet seems to be able to devour all energy, which is probably Zhao Mingyuan.

As for Mingren... that guy's energy fluctuations are a bit strange, sometimes strong and sometimes weak, and they're mixed with all sorts of game sound effects and snack smells?

"We've arrived. This is a room for three, an adjacent suite. Please feel free to call for service if you need anything."

The female manager handed the room key to Li Yu and then politely withdrew.

Li Xian took the room key and opened the door to his suite.

The spacious living room features huge floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the mountain views, and includes a bedroom, bathroom, and even a small kitchenette.

The interior is luxuriously decorated and fully equipped.

Wow! What a big room!

Bell cheered and rushed in, rolling around on the soft carpet.

Li Xian put down his luggage, walked to the window, and looked at the scenery outside.

A mountain breeze blows gently, and the sound of the forest rustling in the wind fills the air.

It is indeed a good place.

"Brother, you rest for a bit. I'll take Lingdang to my room. I'll call you when it's time to eat."

Li Yu said.

"OK."

Li Xian couldn't wait to have some peace and quiet.

After Li Yu left with the bell, Li Xian collapsed onto the sofa.

He extended his senses and continued to "observe" the S-class individuals in the manor.

Hyotei seems to be... using their abilities to create ice sculptures in a room on the top floor?

Hmm, is he carving a penguin out of ice? It actually looks quite like one.

Su Wan was in the tea room, drinking tea while talking on the phone, her laughter alluring.

In another room, Zhao Mingyuan was muttering to himself in front of a portable instrument screen, seemingly analyzing some data.

Mingren... is playing a game, wearing headphones, completely absorbed.

As for Lin Mo, he hasn't arrived yet.

With the most troublesome cause and effect maker gone, Li Xian breathed a slight sigh of relief.

He decided to relax in his room and conserve his energy before the party started.

However, the tree wants to be quiet but the wind keeps on.

Just as Li Xian closed his eyes, preparing to take a short nap—

"Knock knock knock".

A knock came at the door.

Li Xian frowned, got up and opened the door.

Standing outside the door was a charming woman wearing a long red dress, with exquisite makeup, a hot figure, and captivating eyes.

It was Honglian, Su Wan.

She was holding an exquisite pastry plate with several pieces of strawberry mousse that looked delicious.

"Oh, this must be Xiaoyu's brother, Li Xian, right?"

Su Wan smiled radiantly, her gaze sweeping over Li Xian with undisguised curiosity and... a hint of amusement.

"I'm Su Wan, codename Red Lotus. I heard you also work at the Jiangcheng Special Abilities Bureau? In the Rapid Response Team? Not bad, young man, you have potential."

She handed the plate of pastries forward.

"The pastries just arrived, they taste pretty good, want to try some? And... maybe we can chat for a bit?"

Li Xian looked at the S-rank expert in front of him and the plate of pastries in her hand that was clearly an excuse, and sighed inwardly.

Well, the plan to slack off is doomed to failure.

A perfectly timed smile appeared on his face, a smile that was both reserved and flattered.

"Greetings, Senior Su. I am Li Xian. You're too kind, please come in."

He opened the door for him.

Su Wan walked into the room with a smile, placed the pastry plate on the coffee table, and then naturally sat on the sofa, crossing her legs.

Her movements were elegant and she exuded charm.

"Don't call me 'senior,' it's too formal. Just call me Sister Wan."

She scrutinized Li Xian with sharp eyes, as if trying to see right through him.

"Xiaoyu really praised you to the skies, saying you're incredibly amazing, that you dared to confront the five A-level elders of the God Group all by yourself in the Paradise, and even shattered his sacred artifact?"

coming.

Li Xian was already prepared.

"Sister Wan, you flatter me. I was just lucky. The situation was urgent, so I had no choice but to bite the bullet. Besides, the opponent underestimated me, and the sacred artifact was maintaining the barrier, which allowed me to succeed by sheer luck."

He brought out his "luck theory" again.

"Oh? Is that so?"

Su Wan remained noncommittal, picked up a piece of mousse, and ate it in small bites.

"But I heard that you used a move back then... um, you reversed Tu Yan's 'Hundred Dragons of Inferno'? And compressed it into a fireball and threw it back? That's not something ordinary strong telekinesis can do, is it?"

Her violet eyes stared at Li Xian, as if she could see through all pretense.

Li Xian felt a chill run down his spine, but remained calm on the surface.

"Well... actually, it's a special application of my ability. My 'powerful telekinesis' is quite sensitive to energy structures. When I sensed that the core energy nodes of those fire dragons were not very stable, I tried to interfere with them in reverse using my telekinesis, and I didn't expect it to succeed."

He gave a half-joking explanation.

"Sensitive to energy structure?"

Su Wan raised an eyebrow, seemingly quite interested in this statement.

"Could you be more specific? For example, can you sense the energy structure within me right now?"

As she spoke, a faint, yet intensely hot, energy fluctuation emanated from her body.

It's not an attack, just a demonstration.

Li Xian's All-Encompassing Power was activated instantly, and he analyzed Su Wan's energy structure clearly.

【Sequence 050: Thermal Radiation】

Essentially, it is the ability to efficiently convert biological energy into high-intensity thermal radiation and release it in a directed manner.

The energy core is located three inches to the right of the heart. It has an intricate structure, but it is not as powerful as the [Flame Heart Control], a rule-level ability that directly manipulates the source of flames.

However, it has unique features in terms of "instantaneous high temperature bursts" and "widespread thermal radiation".

Optimization directions could include improving heat conversion efficiency, reducing self-consumption, and increasing the diversity of radiation forms (such as microwaves, infrared rays, etc.)...

Of course, Li Xian wouldn't reveal these analytical results.

He pretended to be trying to sense things, frowning and hesitating as he said:

"The energy emanating from Sister Wan... is warm, but restrained. The core seems to be... near her chest? I can't see the specific structure, but it feels very... active?"

His words were ambiguous, demonstrating a certain level of perception without being overly sensational.

A hint of surprise flashed in Su Wan's eyes.

Being able to roughly sense the location of the energy core is already beyond the level of most B-level ability users.

It seems that Xiaoyu's older brother is indeed quite capable.

"Not bad."

She smiled and withdrew the energy fluctuations.

"It seems you possess extraordinary telekinesis. We can exchange ideas sometime; I'm also quite interested in energy manipulation."

"Sister Wan, you're too kind. I still have a lot to learn."

Li Xian said modestly.

The two chatted for a few more minutes, mainly Su Wan asking about the situation in Jiangcheng and the rapid response team, to which Li Xian answered cautiously.

During this time, Su Wan seemed particularly interested in Li Xian's status as a "single father" and even hinted that she "knows quite a few nice girls and can introduce them to me."

Li Xian could only manage a forced laugh.

Fortunately, this interrogation-like conversation did not last long.

About ten minutes later, Su Wan seemed to feel that she had "found out" enough, so she got up to say goodbye.

"Okay, I won't disturb your rest any longer. The party starts at 3 PM, remember to be on time. By the way, Lilith might be a little... well, special. You'll see when you meet her."

Before she left, she gave Li Xian a meaningful look.

After seeing off this troublesome S-class client, Li Xian closed the door and breathed a sigh of relief.

"This is only the first one... and it's already this troublesome."

He rubbed his temples.

However, there were also gains.

Having just had a close encounter, I can see that Wanxiang Quanneng has quietly completed the replication and initial optimization of [thermal radiation].

Although this ability isn't top-tier for him, it would be quite convenient for keeping warm in winter, drying clothes in summer, or quickly heating food.

So it wasn't a wasted "interrogation".

He returned to the sofa, intending to continue lounging there—

"Knock knock knock".

There was another knock on the door.

Li Xian: "..."

Who is it this time?

He reluctantly opened the door again.

Standing outside the door was a man wearing a white coat, with messy hair, thick glasses, and a tablet computer in his hand.

Sequence 013, "Dr. Energy" Zhao Mingyuan.

"Li Xian?"

Zhao Mingyuan pushed up his glasses, and his eyes behind the lenses shone with the unique brilliance of a researcher, as if he had discovered a new continent.

"I'm Zhao Mingyuan. I've heard you have a keen sense of energy structure. Would you be interested in doing a simple test with me? It'll only take ten minutes, no, five minutes! I'm currently researching an 'interaction decay model between supernatural energy and basic environmental energy,' and I'm in need of a sensory sample!"

He spoke very quickly, and as he spoke, he was already trying to squeeze into the room.

Li Xian quickly blocked the door.

"Dr. Zhao, hello. Um... could you wait a moment for the testing? I just arrived and I'm a little tired..."

"Tired? No problem! The test doesn't require any physical exertion! You just need to concentrate on sensing the standard energy balls I release and record your feelings! It's very simple!"

Zhao Mingyuan ignored all explanations and had already brought up an interface full of complex formulas and charts on his tablet.

"Alright, let's start with the lowest frequency 'environmental baseline energy pulse'..."

Li Xian was completely baffled.

What on earth is all this?!

Are they all using him as a guinea pig?!

Just as he was contemplating whether to use spatial folding to teleport himself away—

"Old Zhao! You're doing it again!"

A mocking, cynical voice came from the other end of the corridor.

Lin Mo, dressed in a flashy purple trench coat and with silver-purple hair that shimmered under the corridor lights, strolled over.

Behind him followed Xiao Lu, who looked utterly helpless.

"Li Xian just arrived, and you're already coming to his door to conscript men? Isn't that inappropriate?"

Lin Mo walked up and patted Zhao Mingyuan on the shoulder.

"We'll discuss this after the party. Let them rest now."

Zhao Mingyuan frowned, seemingly still wanting to try.

But Lin Mo had already pulled him aside without saying a word.

"Come on, come on! I heard the kitchen just got a new batch of Antarctic icefish, it tastes pretty good, I'll take you to try it. By the way, I have a question about the 'refraction of causal lines in an energy field' that I'd like to ask you..."

As soon as he heard about academic questions, Zhao Mingyuan's attention was immediately diverted.

"Causal lines are refracted? Interesting... Do you have the data? Has the model been built?"

As Lin Mo pulled him along, he began to write and draw on the tablet.

Lin Mo turned around, winked at Li Xian, and mouthed "done".

Li Xian breathed a sigh of relief and gave Lin Mo a grateful look.

This causal agent, though troublesome, is sometimes... quite reliable?

After seeing the two S-class officials off, Li Xian quickly closed the door and locked it.

Then he slumped onto the sofa and let out a long sigh.

"We've only been here for less than two hours..."

He glanced at the time; there were still more than three hours before the party started.

Hopefully, he'll get some peace and quiet for a while.

However, this wish was soon shattered.

Because five minutes later, his phone rang.

It was Li Yu calling.

"Brother! Come to my room quickly! Lingdang...she seems to have angered Lilith-senpai!"

Li Xian: "...???"

He suddenly jumped up from the sofa.

What kind of trouble is this girl causing now?!