Regarding the matter of awakening lightning abilities after transformation

Su Wanxi leaned slightly forward and gave him a light, fleeting kiss.

"Tell me anything you want to ask in the future, don't keep it to yourself." After all, she's the girl I pursued, I can't afford to lose her.

The two sat there at the alley entrance, their slender high-heeled boots framing ordinary brown sneakers. Perhaps worried she was cold, Su Wanxi simply draped her trench coat over her shoulders, the long, wide sleeves wrapping around her waist.

In front of her was a quiet, empty street, and behind her was the soft, warm fabric outlined by a wool knit sweater. The distance of just a few centimeters felt like two completely different worlds.

Su Wanxi picked up the thermos and took a small sip of water, pressing her lips to the rim of the cup.

Gu Cheng lowered her eyes and stared, noticing that the other person was sitting in a similar position to her while drinking tea, and a faint blush crept into her heart.

"Orange...aren't you too thin?" Su Wanxi turned her head and whispered in Gu Cheng's ear.

"Yes, really?" The girl's shoulders trembled slightly.

She might be a little younger than Su Wanxi, but she certainly doesn't seem poor...

"Hmm, a little~" Gu Cheng felt a warm sensation on her earlobe, as if something was holding it in her mouth. Her heart rate instantly became disordered, her body stiffened, and she wanted to move, but Su Wanxi held her even tighter.

"Where are you thinner?" she asked in a low voice, using all her strength.

“Here…” Su Wanxi lifted up her fair and slender legs in black stockings and gently patted Gu Cheng’s pert buttocks.

"...It's a little uncomfortable on my legs~" Her body heat spread along the fabric, the air was filled with a tender and romantic atmosphere, and Su Wanxi's eyes were still smiling.

......

At the Xinsheng Hotel, Jiang Xuewei supported An Zhishui's legs and gently carried her to the passenger seat.

"Shui Shui, be aware of the surrounding surveillance cameras." Hearing Jiang Xuewei speak, An Zhishui pouted slightly, her sky-blue eyes narrowing into slits.

"Little Xuewei, give me a kiss first~"

The former had just taken off her coat, then leaned forward helplessly and gently kissed her forehead like she was caring for a baby: "Good girl~"

With her ability activated, An Zhishui could see all the surveillance footage from the nearby streets. She spotted a familiar figure, studied him for a long time, and then suddenly burst out laughing.

"What's wrong?" Jiang Xuewei asked her.

"Su Wanxi is really interesting." An Zhishui didn't explain, she just kept laughing.

The person in her arms must be Miss Gu... who has the ability to manipulate electricity...

After laughing for a long time, An Zhishui's expression suddenly turned serious, as if she had thought of something.

"Maybe...she can help me..."

Chapter 173, Section 177: A Brief Separation

Last night, a heavy snow fell, and the delicate snowflakes covered the branches. The flowerbeds in the backyard and the sunroom on the roof were all covered in a white haze.

It was the dead of winter, and the sky over Lanjiang City was covered with dense cumulus clouds, occasionally accompanied by a biting cold wind. These were the coldest days of the year, and Gu Cheng and Su Wanxi stayed at home almost the entire time, not going anywhere.

The New Year is almost here... The young girl, dressed in a thick, fleece-lined coat, slowly and methodically clears the snow from the windowsill...

After the Spring Festival, Gu Cheng will be twenty-one and Su Wanxi twenty-four. Waking up groggily, they chatted about their ages, with Su Wanxi complaining wistfully that she was an old auntie approaching thirty.

"Is twenty-four years old considered old?" Gu Cheng asked her.

Su Wanxi nodded. "Yeah, three years older. I'll look old faster and Chengzi will dislike me..."

The girl glanced at her lover a few times. He had a curvaceous figure, fair and delicate skin, and no signs of aging. He was definitely a cool and aloof mature woman with long, straight black hair.

Even if that day comes, I will still love you. Please don't dislike me, Wanwan~

Before the words were even finished, the two fell onto the bed and kissed again. Couples in the throes of new love often engage in many pointless conversations, knowing full well what's going on but still enjoying it, repeating them over and over again.

Thinking of her beloved, Gu Cheng's lips curled up slightly.

Her shoulders felt a little heavy, and when she turned around, she saw Su Wanxi holding a light blue wool coat and gently draping it over her shoulders.

"That's about it, let's go back inside..." He took the coat; the fleece fabric still retained some warmth, probably because he had just taken it off.

"Okay." Su Wanxi nodded with a smile.

......

There was a blue and white leather bag on the bedroom floor. It was called a suitcase, but it was actually only about half the size of a bedside table. It was almost full when I put my computer and charger on it.

"Have you packed everything you need?" Gu Cheng sat on the edge of the bed with Su Wanxi as she checked her luggage.

"Yes, you don't need to bring the rest, we have them at home." Su Wanxi stuffed all the documents into her handbag and answered after confirming several times.

Gu Cheng is a local of Lanjiang, while Su Wanxi is not. Both morally and logically, she should go back to Beidu for the New Year.

After changing into flat boots, Gu Cheng personally took her to the airport. They took the subway, changing stations and lines, which took more than an hour. Fortunately, they had enough time and arrived at the airport with almost two hours before the plane took off.

After crossing the spacious reception plaza, the two sat side by side, leaning against each other on the chairs.

"Orange...I..." Understanding what Su Wanxi wanted to say, Gu Cheng pressed a slender, pale fingertip to her lips and smiled faintly.

"Spend more time with your family, and remember to send me photos~" Although she was a little reluctant to part ways, thinking that she wanted to have him all to herself during the New Year, the girl still waved goodbye generously.

Su Wanxi gazed intently at her, her pearly teeth gently biting her lower lip.

"I will come back as soon as possible." If possible, she would also like to take Gu Cheng to stroll around the streets of her hometown. Suddenly, a cold and handsome figure appeared in her mind, and Su Wanxi clenched her hands unnaturally.

No matter what happens, she is determined to return to Lanjiang before the third day of the Lunar New Year.

Sensing the change in intensity, the girl's heart skipped a beat, and she swallowed hard without saying a word. In Gu Cheng's memory, Su Wanxi rarely talked about Beidu; the most she ever mentioned was when she and Su Wanshan were exchanging New Year's greetings as children, and she never said a word about anything else.

Wanwan...it seems she doesn't have a good relationship with her parents...Gu Cheng sighed softly, turning her head slightly. After all, it's a family matter, and it's not appropriate for her, as an unmarried woman, to say too much.

"Ding~ Please proceed to Gate 6 for boarding for the flight from Lanjiang to Beidu. Repeating, Lanjiang..." Upon hearing the announcement, Gu Cheng voluntarily released her fingers.

"The line is still long..." Su Wanxi said quietly, while tugging at the girl's hem.

"Too many people, forget it." Gu Cheng was about to refuse, but Su Wanxi nudged her lightly with her knee hidden under her trench coat, and then pointed to the restroom behind her.

They wouldn't see each other again until after the New Year, and it would be self-deception to say she didn't want to. The girl's cheeks flushed slightly, and she reluctantly followed him into the bathroom.

Su Wanxi didn't really care what others thought of her and Gu Cheng. Whether they understood or disliked her, she was indifferent as long as they didn't interfere. Gu Cheng, on the other hand, was very shy and the type who wouldn't even dare to kiss someone's forehead in public.

Encircling her neck, Su Wanxi kissed her softly and gently, her movements much more intense than before. Gu Cheng suppressed her urge to make a sound, her long brown hair swaying freely, her trembling body almost unable to withstand it.

"See you after the New Year..." Gu Cheng said breathlessly after giving her a farewell kiss.

"Okay, wait for me." Su Wanxi's lips curled up slightly, her dark eyes like stars falling onto a lake.

......

After watching her lover board the plane, Gu Cheng sat in the waiting area for a long time, her hands supporting her cheeks slightly burning.

Have a safe trip... Lately... Before leaving, Su Wanxi left her the keychain and the villa area ID card. The password for the automatic door was the last two digits of their birthdays.

Composing herself, Gu Cheng grabbed her bag and retraced her steps, her flat boots crunching on the snow. The snow in Beidu was far thicker than in Lanjiang, always reaching above her knees... Recalling the other person's every smile and gesture, a touch of loneliness welled up in her heart.

It's only been five minutes... There's still more than a week to endure... Gu Cheng brushed her bangs over her shoulder and couldn't help but laugh at herself under her breath.

"Never mind... how about watching a movie tonight?" There was a home theater in the basement of the villa, and Gu Cheng felt it was necessary to change the subject, so she asked Gu Chengyan if he was interested.

"You only thought of me after Su Wanxi left... a backup plan?" The other person didn't appreciate it.

"...If you don't want to watch, let's go to sleep. I'm not a bad girl." Gu Cheng pouted, thinking that Gu Chengyan really should get a meme.

So, love can disappear, right?

After chatting with the girl in my head for a while, my phone started vibrating. The Hermit Bureau detected an extremely weak crack.

"How can someone be so suicidal during the Lunar New Year..." She turned on the GPS navigation; the destination was about three to four kilometers away.

"Perhaps it was precisely because he found himself surrounded by celebration that he felt hopeless about life..." pessimist Gu Chengyan explained.

......

The incident occurred in a busy urban area, and the action team had already set up a quarantine zone, ready for Gu Cheng's arrival. There were three Awakened individuals involved in this operation: Gu Cheng, Zhou Li, and Qi Bei.

Qin Kexin went back to her hometown a couple of days ago. Lin Li had not yet officially started working. The combination of two men and one woman seemed a bit stretched, but fortunately the crack strength was low, so there was no need to call for outside help.

"Has Captain Su left Lanjiang?" Zhou Li asked her.

"Yes, just boarded the plane." Gu Cheng nodded in response. As soon as Su Wanxi left, Zhou Li took over as the temporary team leader. He turned his head and glanced at Qi Bei a few times, his expression calm.

As they approached the crack, the bandages wrapped around the blade quietly dissipated, revealing a few glints of cold light reflected in the snow.

Chapter 174 Malice from the World (Section 178)

Hot, viscous blood flowed from the tip of the knife to the ground. Back in reality, the snow was still snow, and the glaring red disappeared abruptly after only a moment.

Gu Cheng gently flicked her wrist, ejected the bullet, and restored and disassembled the silver-blue Colt python, stuffing it back into her inner shirt. This was a little trick Su Wanxi taught her, which allowed her to hide a gun of a suitable type perfectly.

"Zzzzz..." Before she could even stand up straight, she couldn't help but let out a muffled groan. Her fair and slender arms twitched slightly, and blue light scattered and drifted in the surrounding air.

Even though you're in an open area, your limbs feel like they're bound in a narrow ventilation duct, and a suffocating feeling like you're falling into the deep sea is constantly pressing on your nerves.

"Are you alright?" Zhou Li quickly stepped forward when he noticed that something was wrong with the girl.

"...I'm fine." Gu Cheng gagged a few times, then clenched her fists, the electric current gradually dissipating as she focused her mental energy.

I feel a little nauseous... Is it because I just escaped the crack...? My arms are half-covered, and goosebumps are starting to appear on the skin hidden under my knitwear.

Seeing this, Zhou Li frowned slightly and wrapped the Tang sword tighter around his face: "There are towels in the carriage. Wipe your face, and I'll take you back..."

Gu Cheng's ability level is only C+, so she shouldn't have such a severe rejection reaction... The man thoughtfully put the weapon back in the trunk.

Qi Bei glanced at them and quietly loosened his grip on the small piece of tissue paper in his hand.

"Well... thank you." Feeling her legs going weak, Gu Cheng didn't try to be strong anymore.

After wiping away the sweat and bloodstains on her cheeks with a towel soaked in hot water, the discomfort gradually disappeared over time. The girl sat in the back seat with her forehead against the window, and her pale face was faintly reflected in the car's rearview mirror.

"Are you uncomfortable?" After folding the damp towel, the car seat cushion was as soft as a freshly baked marshmallow.

"No, I feel much better now," Gu Cheng replied softly, shaking her head.

"Where to?" Zhou Li continued to ask her.

......

Meanwhile, flights from Lanjiang to Beidu were operating.