CHAPTER XXII

Back at the NSA's base camp on the fifth floor, Xinna's father transferred doctors and nurses to treat the injured Lei Ao and Ji Kairui. Fortunately, neither of them was seriously injured, Lei Ao had a slight burn on his back and a slight concussion on his head, and now he has woken up; The bite on Ji Kairui's leg was disinfected and bandaged, and it was fine.

The superpowers work together to repel the monster legions, and everyone in the NSA has great reverence for them. Director Nalan invited the best chef in the city to set up a sumptuous luncheon in the banquet hall on the third floor. Hang Yi and the others had been fighting since the morning, and they were already hungry and in urgent need of replenishment and recovery. Including the new companions, the Guardian Alliance now has 16 companions. Here's another thing to celebrate.

Xinna's father and Director Nalan first toasted to all the superpowers, the victory in the first battle was of great significance, and it should also be a heavy setback for the Big Three. After a toast, Sina's father and Director Nalan left the banquet hall in a playful manner, making the young people's party relax.

Crowds sat around the big round table, sumptuous and delicious dishes were paired with celebratory wine, and everyone was in high spirits and moods, but no one got carried away. They knew that the attacks of the other world could not end there, and that what awaited them was perhaps a harsher battle.

At a certain point in the meal, Hangyi told his new companions about the other world and the Big Three. Everyone realizes that the situation is still grim. But as the old saying goes, "unity is strength", and the elimination of tens of thousands of swift wolves is the best proof of this. If it weren't for everyone's cooperation, it would have been impossible for anyone to win this battle alone. Therefore, Hang Yi suggested that it was necessary to discuss and develop good tactics before the next wave of attacks arrived. To do this, it is important to have a clear understanding of the abilities of each companion.

Old members of the Guardian League explained how they used their superpowers. It was the turn of the new companions, and Lu Jinpeng was the first to say: "My ability is the most intuitive, you have seen it, it is not the 'power' that ordinary people may have." ”

Zhao Youling actually has a psychological barrier to showing her ability. At the beginning, she used her superpowers to assassinate He Jingyi (female No. 41 ability "money"), but mistakenly killed He Jingyi's mother, and no one knows about this matter (except for the mysterious Mr. Biru). Announcing the ability now will inevitably arouse suspicion. But the situation forced it to make no reservations. Besides, in the previous battle of the square, she had already made a move, and she couldn't hide it, so she could only bite the bullet and say: "You have also seen my ability, I can use 'electricity' to attack." ”

Hang Yi gave a thumbs up and exclaimed: "Electricity can be transmitted through the body, and it is probably the most powerful group attack skill!" ”

Zhao Youling smiled indifferently, secretly wondering if they hadn't connected He Jingyi's mother's death with her ability at all, or had forgotten about it. In fact, if you think about it carefully, He Jingyi's mother died in the fire, and no one witnessed the situation at that time, so it is really difficult to associate this incident with her ability "electricity", and I am relieved.

Hou Bo, who had a tiger's back and a bear's waist, said with a smile: "Then can you guess what my ability is?" ”

"'Time', right?" Sun Yuchen said.

Hou Bo knew that Sun Yuchen had the ability to read minds, but he pretended not to know and asked, "Why?" ”

Sun Yuchen is not using mind-reading techniques now: "We were fighting fiercely with monsters, and the situation was critical, but suddenly we moved to the side inexplicably, and the monsters were already wrapped with copper wires. How is this possible without the ability to pause time? ”

"Clever!" Hou Bohaha laughed, "That's right! ”

Lu Hua exclaimed: "Your ability is inevitably too strong, right?" Let time stop, and won't all the enemies be at your mercy? ”

Lu Jinpeng's heart trembled. On the first day of gaining superpowers, an accidental incident on the bus (*see the first season of "Ultra Taboo Game") actually made him vaguely guess that Hou Bo's ability was "time". It wasn't until he joined the Old Gods Alliance that it was confirmed. Although Lu Jinpeng and Hou Bo are good friends, under this cruel competition, it is difficult to ensure that "friendship" is still reliable. Hou Bo's ability has always made him very jealous. If Hou Bo had bad intentions, it would not be difficult to kill all the people in this room now. It's just that now that the enemy is present, he can't do this. But later...... It's hard to say.

When Lu Jinpeng was thinking to himself, Hou Bo scratched his head and said with a smile: "Actually, it's not as powerful as you say, first of all, I can only pause the time for about a minute at most, and there is a range limit; Secondly, if I use this ability in battle, I can only cooperate with other people, otherwise, even if I pause time in the square just now, it is impossible for me to kill so many monsters. ”

"A minute of time, it's already scary." Ji Kairui thought and said. Hou Bo smiled a little awkwardly. Lu Jinpeng seemed to understand the deep meaning behind his embarrassing smile, and a chill rose in his heart.

It was Fang Lifu's turn, she knew that everyone was looking at her, but she was silent, and the fingers of her left hand rubbed the diamond ring on her right index finger, smiling, deliberately leading people to speculate. Everyone had witnessed her ring emitting lasers before, but they couldn't understand the mystery. Shu Fei couldn't help but ask, "What kind of ring are you wearing?" ”

Fang Lifu said, "It's a diamond ring." ”

"How is it possible for a diamond ring to shoot a laser? It's all a science fiction movie. Shu Fei said.

Fang Lifu laughed: "You think so too? ”

Zhao Youling didn't like Fang Lifu's slightly frivolous personality very much, and said, "Okay, you just say it directly, don't hang your appetite." ”

Fang Lifu is not a person who twists: "Okay, my ability is 'light'. This diamond ring is specially made, but it is actually a small convex lens, which is designed to concentrate light and attack. ”

Ji Kairui immediately discovered the drawbacks of this ability: "What if it's night? ”

"There is moonlight at night, but the power is naturally greatly reduced. But my ability is more than that. Maybe the evening will be more beneficial to me. Fang Lifu seems to have studied her own abilities and is full of confidence.

Now there are only two people left, Fanning and Mu Xiujie. When we used to tutor together, the whole class knew that Fanning was an unsmiling and indifferent girl, and her handsome dress with short broken hair and shirts and trousers also made her look quite neutral. Relatively speaking, Mu Xiujie, who was with her, seemed much more gentle and easy-going. The two of them may have been put together because of their complementary personalities. It was their turn to speak out about their superpowers, but Fanning was eating a steak and drinking red wine to himself, as if he didn't care about himself. Mu Xiujie looked at her, and then at the others, looking a little embarrassed.

Hang Yi said, "Fanning, can you tell us what your ability is?" ”

Fan Ningwu ate by himself and did not pay attention to Hang Yi, and the atmosphere was even more embarrassing. Mu Xiujie touched her elbow, Fanning glanced at him, continued to finish the last steak on the plate, wiped his mouth with a tissue, and then said, "Why do we have to join you?" ”

This made everyone stunned. Hang Yi said in a daze: "Didn't you plan to join us and appear in front of us?" ”

"You're completely reversed." Fanning said, "It's you who appeared in front of us, at the beginning, it was Lei Ao, as if he was afraid that others would not see him, flying in the middle of the square, not to mention a superpower, even an ordinary sniper could kill him." If I were as brave and resourceless as he was, eight lives would not be enough to die! ”

Lei Ao's face was red when he said this, with his personality, he was unwilling to be counted, but he heard Lu Hua say before that his life was saved by Fan Ning and Mu Xiujie, so he could only swallow his anger. Besides, what the other party said was reasonable, and he couldn't refute it.

Fanning's ability has not yet been announced, but the personality of the poisonous tongue has been exposed: "Then, I saw the two of you rushing out like headless flies, and without saying a word, they started a war with tens of thousands of monsters. Well, I thought you guys were so powerful that you could take out so many monsters without the help of others. The result? If it weren't for me and Mu Xiujie secretly helping each other, and then Lu Jinpeng and Hou Bo and they arrived, have you thought about what the consequences would be? Can you still sit here to eat and chat? ”

Fanning said this extremely harshly. A group of heroes were called "headless flies" by him, but these words made sense. Thinking about it, if it weren't for the timely rescue of Hou Bo and others, the consequences would indeed be unimaginable. In addition to being afraid, it also makes people feel ashamed. However, Fanning still didn't say anything: "Your alliance, which is outnumbered and powerful, is actually reckless and lacking in thought, and the slightest carelessness will wipe out the entire army." I really don't know how you got to where you got here, is it all luck? ”

Hang Yi had never been taught such harshly, and although it was not clear who the leader was in the alliance, he knew that he had played the role of a leader from the time he called everyone to come together. However, to this day, it is all about blood, and there are countless dangers encountered so far. In particular, when Hang thought of his dead partners Han Feng and Jing Xiaoran, his heart tingled, and he was extremely uncomfortable.

Lu Hua saw that Hang Yi was told a sore spot by Fan Ning, and he wanted to comfort him. Ji Kairui spoke first, and he asked Fanning: "Then in your opinion, what is the best policy?" ”

Fanning snorted and said honestly, "Do you still need to say this?" You have all seen how Mu Xiujie and I did it. Knowing that the Monster Legion is about to attack the world - of course, it now seems that the main target is the city of Congzhou. Mu Xiujie and I first hid in a high place, not only to observe the development of the situation, but also to ensure our own safety, and to use our superpowers to secretly attack the enemy. Even if you can't wipe out all the monster legions, you can at least pose enough threats to them. Speaking of which, Ji Kairui, your ability 'weapon' is so strong, you can hide in the dark and ambush, but you have to rush into the enemy group in hand-to-hand combat. In my opinion, conceit is the most stupid, and your calf injury is the best proof of this. ”

As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere almost froze. When I was in cram school, everyone knew that Ji Kairui was a powerful character, and many people didn't dare to approach him, let alone reprimand him like this. Right now, Ji Carry's face is extremely ugly, and he may have a seizure at any time, and everyone is suddenly nervous.

However, after a few seconds, Ji Kairui just pulled the corners of his mouth and smiled, and said: "We heard Lei Ao say that there were already superpowers fighting monsters in the square, so we hurried to help. I didn't expect you to just hide in the shadows and ambush, and you didn't participate in the battle in person. Instead, you rescued him, ironically - I admit it was our recklessness. ”

Hearing what Ji Kairui said, Mu Xiujie hurriedly said: "Actually, Fanning said a little too much. If it hadn't been for your notice, we wouldn't have known that the Big Three would have attacked, and we wouldn't have been able to lay an ambush in advance. And at the end of the day, we can ambush the enemy because our abilities just happen to have that. ”

Speaking of this, Mu Xiujie glanced at Fan Ning. Fan Ning probably also realized that it was indeed a bit too much just now, anyway, it was Hang Yi and the others who destroyed the vast majority of monsters and saved the city. She was not a person who did not know how to restrain herself, and nodded to Mu Xiujie, hinting that he could tell the abilities of the two of them.

Mu Xiujie said: "My ability is 'metal', which can give people or things the attributes of metal. The most direct application is to be able to turn yourself or others into 'Iron Man', temporarily in a state of invulnerability. Fanning's ability is 'manipulation'. She can turn her subjects into marionettes, controlling all their movements with invisible 'threads'. ”

Lei Ao understood: "That's why those two young people in the square will instantly become 'invincible supermen' and swing their sticks to meet them; I fell from the sky, and thanks to you turning my body into 'steel' in time, I was not burned by the flames, and the same is true of the swift wolf that suddenly turned away!" ”

Mu Xiujie nodded in acknowledgement.

Unveiling the abilities of the two of them, Fanning looked at Hellen, Rocky, and Sina and asked, "Who are they?" Not from Class 13. ”

Hangyi said: "Sina is a good friend of ours, she intervened in this matter from the beginning and joined the alliance. Her father was the deputy minister of national security. And then Helen and Rocky, uh...... "didn't know how to introduce it for a while."

Sun Yuchen didn't want everyone to know about his special relationship with Hailin, and planned to explain their identities lightly. Unexpectedly, Hailin preempted him and said: "Rocky and I are what you call the 'second-generation superpowers of another world', and my mother and Rocky's father are Yi Fang and Luo Xingchen among the Big Three, respectively. ”

"What, you're from the Big Three?" Zhao Youling was stunned, "Then how can you help us?" ”

Helen paused for a moment and said, "Because I realized that what the Big Three did was wrong. Besides, with my mother on one side and my father on the other, I had to choose one side. ”

"Who's your father?"

Hailin looked at Sun Yuchen: "It's him, Sun Yuchen." ”

"What!?" All the newcomers exclaimed, and then looked at Sun Yuchen together. Hou Bo's jaw was about to fall to the ground, "You...... When are you going to ...... with Yvonne?"

Sun Yuchen's face was red to the base of his neck, and he said in embarrassment: "It's hard to explain this matter...... And I don't even know ...... myself."

Sun Yuchen recounted the ins and outs of the matterβ€”the part he knewβ€”again. Everyone thought it was too bizarre and beyond their comprehension. Fanning, in particular, shook his head again and again: "This thing is really messy. ”

Hang Yi said sincerely: "Fanning, I accept what you just said. At the moment of the great enemy, we should indeed be more cautious. In the future, I will ask for your opinion and ask you and Mu Xiujie to join us, okay? ”

Fanning is not an unreasonable person, seeing that Hang Yi is so sincere, she nodded in agreement, but at the same time expressed the concerns in her heart: "Actually, there is another reason why I just said, 'Do we have to join the alliance'. I feel the need to remind you of this. ”

"What is it?" Hang Yi asked.

Fanning: "You just told me that the 'Old Gods' are someone from Class 13, right?" And on the side of the old gods, there is also an alliance. ”

Hang Yi: "Yes. ”

Fanning: "In the face of the great enemy, we really need to unite all our forces. I'm thinking that in addition to being a threat to us, the Big Three are also a threat to the Old Gods. So, what will the 'Old Gods Alliance' do? ”

Hang Yi didn't react for a while, but Lu Hua immediately understood: "Do you think that the old gods may choose to join forces with us temporarily?" ”

Fanning nodded, "Yes." But what will the Old Gods do? If Ming sent a few people over, it would obviously not work. In that case, would he secretly send someone to help? ”

Lu Jinpeng, Hou Bo, Zhao Youling and Fang Lifu were shocked at the same time. They didn't expect Fanning to figure out the thoughts of the old gods clearly. And that's exactly what happened! But they had received a warning from Wen Peier before - Sun Yuchen has the ability to read minds, and he must not reveal what he thinks in his heart, otherwise his true identity and purpose will be exposed. The four members of the Old Gods Alliance can only pretend to be calm and control their minds. Lu Jinpeng said: "Your concerns are not unreasonable, but isn't saying such things a little detrimental to unity? ”

Fan Ning was obviously suspicious of Lu Jinpeng and the others, and asked directly: "Then can you tell me how the four of you got together?" ”

Regarding this problem, Lu Jinpeng had already prepared: "Didn't Lu Hua issue a notice before, calling on the superpowers of Class 13 to unite and fight against this attack together?" What's so strange about a few of us united? Aren't you also grouped with Mu Xiujie? ”

"Then how did you end up together in the central square? And looking at your tactics, it's clear that you've been prepared for a long time. Fanning was unrelenting.

"Fanning, you say that because you suspect us?" Zhao Youling stood up.

"If you want me not to doubt, explain it to me." Fanning said.

"Well, I'll tell you what's going on." Zhao Youling said, "The community where Lu Jinpeng and Hou Bo live is near the central square, Fang Lifu and I came to find them and discuss joining the Guardian Alliance together, at this time, Hang Yi and they started a war with the monster army, we discussed how to help them, so we formulated corresponding tactics, and then quietly rushed to the central square." At a critical moment, Hou Bo used a time pause. I don't need to talk about the rest of the story, right? ”

When they said these words, Sun Yuchen used the mind-reading technique, found no flaws, and nodded his head to Chong Hang. He didn't know that these words were prepared by Lu Jinpeng and the others a long time ago.

Hang Yi said to Fan Ning: "It's a good thing that you are thoughtful, but I believe in Lu Jinpeng and them, just as I believe in you and Mu Xiujie." You are all our companions, and we would not have survived this battle today without you, so I will treat you as true friends and partners and will not suspect anyone! ”

Fan Ning stared at Hang Yi for a moment and said, "Okay, since you said so. But I would like to warn you, you'd better be more mindful. Beware of 'praying mantis catching cicadas, yellow finches behind'. Don't let the old gods take advantage of it. ”

Sun Yuchen said: "We have our own measure. He didn't tell his new companions about his ability to read minds, and he was already paying attention.

At this time, Hailin's body suddenly trembled, and then her face turned pale, as if she had discovered something amazing. Sun Yuchen noticed the change in his daughter's expression and immediately asked, "Hailin, what's wrong?" ”

Hai Lin looked at Sun Yuchen in amazement, her expression was very shocked, but she wanted to say something and stopped, as if there was something unspeakable. Her strange behavior attracted everyone's attention, and Hang Yi followed suit and asked, "What's wrong with you, Hailin?" ”

Hai Lin bit her lip and didn't speak, just stared at Sun Yuchen. When Sun Yuchen was inexplicable, he suddenly heard Hailin's voice in his heart: I secretly used the mind reading technique just now.

Sun Yuchen understood. He and his daughter began to communicate with their minds in concealment: What did you hear?

Helen: I hear a voice in someone's heart, and I'm sure it's nearby...... It's one of us. He said something in his heart.

Sun Yuchen: What are you talking about?

Hai Lin swallowed and stared into Sun Yuchen's eyes: this sentence is - 'They never dreamed that the old gods were among them'.

Sun Yuchen's eyes widened suddenly, he tried his best not to show himself too surprised, and asked in his heart: You heard it right, right?

Helen shook her head: I was not mistaken.

Sun Yuchen: Do you know who it is?

Helen: I'm not sure. The voice in the heart is not exactly the same as the tone of the voice. But...... I think it's a man's voice.

Sun Yuchen: Are you sure?

Helen: Probably...... Not 100% sure.

The people in the room saw Sun Yuchen and Hai Lin staring at each other silently for a long time. Hang Yi and the others guessed that the father and daughter were communicating with each other, in fact, Lu Jinpeng also guessed, but he pretended not to know and asked, "What are you doing, why don't you speak?" ”

Sun Yuchen glanced at Hailin, Hailin immediately understood what her father meant, she pretended to smile embarrassedly: "It's nothing, the girl's problem...... I'll go to the bathroom. ”

Xin Na, Song Qi and Shu Fei immediately understood, and Xin Na stood up and asked, "Do you need help?" ”

"It's okay, I'll come when I go." Helen walked towards the bathroom. A few minutes later, he came back to his usual complexion. Most people didn't care, only Fan Ning and Mu Xiujie looked at each other silently.