Otherworldly Affairs Office

Even a fool like Han Lihu understood that he was being played by Zhao Liben and Wang Xishu! How could he not remember what was discussed in the private room last night! It was clearly them who secretly expressed dissatisfaction with the organization's actions, inciting him to spearhead a threat of leaving the organization at this meeting to gain greater benefits and freedom for themselves.

Regardless of whether things went well or not, they promised to support him rising to the position of the leader of the Southwest District. If those two bastards hadn't sworn to back him decisively, why would he have bothered to touch this mess? These two bastards dare to scheme against me! Once this is over, I'll settle scores with them slowly!

But what Han Lihu couldn't understand was where these people got the confidence to toy with him like this when he had such absolute advantage in his own territory!

Finding himself in too deep, Han Lihu could only grit his teeth and move forward, taking things one step at a time. First, capture Su Xiang, and then use his leverage to negotiate with the organization. With that in mind, Han Lihu straightened himself up, sporting a pained smile, and said, "Brother Zhao, good calculation. It's made a fool of me, making me look good for nothing. Let it be, I'm an honest man, held as a pawn by others, my own stupidity. Mr. Mu, I was arrogant earlier, deluded by greed, saying some foolish things. You can dismiss my words about leaving the organization as nonsense, and I hope you, sir, won't take offense."

Mu was noncommittal to Han Lihu's words, holding a cigarette in one hand while playing with a kerosene lighter in the other, watching his act with a smile.

After Han Lihu finished speaking, he turned to Su Xiang beside him and said in a low voice, "But replacing Su Xiang is indeed what I've been thinking. Han Lihu, how much profit have I earned for the organization by risking my life on the border? That's something everyone can see. But him, Su Xiang, hiding in the mountains all day without doing a thing, Su Xiang, I ask you, what qualifications do you have to hold the top seat in the Southwest District?"

Su Xiang placed the water pipe on the table and sighed, "Han Lihu, things have reached this point. Everyone understands you just want my life. Why bother finding a reason for yourself? Isn't it tiring? Just do it."

"Good! Straightforward!"" Han Lihu, laughing in anger, shouted, "Come on, guys!" As soon as the words left his mouth, over twenty men rushed in from outside the room, surrounding those in the venue.

Seeing this, Shanhe and Zhi Rou immediately stood up to guard behind Su Xiang, as did the bodyguards of several other regional bosses, rising to protect their own employers.

Though Wang Yiyi was dressed in a disheveled manner herself, the two female bodyguards behind her were all clad in neat women's suits, appearing sharp and professional. Wang Yiyi waved at them, signaling them not to be nervous, first pointing at her own shoulder, whereupon one of the women came forward gently massaging her shoulder. She then pointed at her own mouth, upon which the other woman immediately took out a lollipop from a briefcase, popping it into her mouth.

With the lollipop in her mouth, Wang Yiyi's face reddened with excitement as she watched the turning tide of events.

Han Lihu, seeing the scene under his control, sneered, "Su Xiang, I know this person here is not your true body. Today, I'll cripple your subordinates right in front of you. I have other tricks up my sleeve to play with you slowly in front of everyone. Let's see how long you can hide like a turtle."

The young Su Xiang looked around at the group of men enclosing him tightly and shook his head in regret, "We are all supernatural ability users from the Southwest District, the loss of even one here is a loss for our district, so anyone who backs out of this now, my Su Xiang guarantees to let bygones be bygones."

Han Lihu, seeing how Su Xiang remained so calm and composed, laughed in anger, "You must be scared out of your mind. Even if this was your true body, you'd still die here. I have investigated your abilities long before today; this body of yours is just a puppet, barely showing sixty to seventy percent of your powers. Today, over forty supernatural ability users are here, both upstairs and downstairs. Let's see how you die, Su Xiang! Do yourself a favor, and don't push me to use Jiezhi Space. For your subordinates' sake, hand over your life puppet obediently!"

However, as soon as his words fell, he heard a series of thuds beside him. Turning his head, he saw his subordinates had already collapsed on the floor, twitching uncontrollably.

"How could this be?" Han Lihu, who was already holding Jiezhi Space and prepared for a fierce battle, looked at the scene with an ugly expression of shock.

Su Xiang placed the water pipe back on the table, rubbed his temples lightly, and said calmly, "Even my life puppet knows, it seems you've really paid attention to me. You've worked hard. But even now, haven't you noticed there isn't a single mental ability user among your men? They're nothing more than a bunch of first and second-level supernatural ability users. While I can't fully control their bodies, putting them into a dream-like state is just a slight expenditure of energy for me." Speaking of this, Su Xiang paused, inevitably recalling the one-armed man who sent the goddess to his side. If it were him...

Thinking of this, Su Xiang laughed at himself, then looked up at Han Lihu coldly, "Show me what other tricks you have."

Seeing Su Xiang's mocking gaze on him, Han Lihu knew things were spiraling out of his control. Fortunately, he had come prepared. His figure flashed, and he leaped back three steps, bellowing furiously. Crackling sounds exploded around his body like a flurry of sparks, and then he drew out a phone from his pocket. As he pressed a button, a hidden door suddenly opened from the projection wall behind him, and a woman stumbled out. Han Lihu stepped forward, grabbing her by the head, and shouted, "Su Xiang, look who this is!"

Upon seeing this person, the calm expression on Su Xiang's face finally disappeared. He shot up and roared in anger, "Yirou!"

Wang Yiyi, seeing this scene, beamed with joy and said excitedly to the people behind her, "Yihua, look! A hostage situation, just like in the movies! What comes next, a melodrama?" Then she called out loudly to Su Xiang, "Old Su! Go for it, I'm rooting for you!"

Unlike Su Xiang's agitation and Wang Yiyi's glee, Shanhe and Zhi Rou, upon seeing the woman, exchanged a glance and chuckled, even slacking off from guarding, returning to the seats behind and sitting back with legs crossed.

Han Lihu failed to notice these abnormalities, his eyes fixated on the enraged Su Xiang. He screamed hysterically, "Arrogant, aren't you! Come on, show me your arrogance! I've had people specifically investigate you – this woman is your first love from college, isn't that right?" As he said this, Han Lihu pulled the woman closer, lewdly and smugly licking her face.

Seeing Su Xiang's furious eyes, he became even more audacious, thrusting his hand into the woman's chest, groping with pride as he said, "She's quite a woman indeed! Amazing in bed! But what a pity! After graduation, this woman dumped you for a rich guy, and the first thing you did after gaining abilities was to snatch her back, keeping her in the city closest to your base, driving to meet her every week. Su Xiang, who would've thought you're such a romantic fool!"

Su Xiang's eyes blazed with anger, and he shouted, clenching his fists, "What the hell do you want! Do you have no limits with family? Let go of Yirou; she has nothing to do with this."

"Who knew you could swear, Su Xiang? I thought you'd always remain calm. Limits? Talking about limits to me after choosing this path? How naive! I want you to kneel down now, crawl over, and call me grandpa! Then hand over your life puppet obediently! Maybe if I'm happy, I'll let you and this woman reunite!" Han Lihu shouted wildly, losing himself in his laughter.