"…"
Fang Li and Sylvia simultaneously stopped their movements and exchanged glances, as if confirming something, they both nodded.
"Do you sense it?" Sylvia seemed to have regained her composure and whispered, "Someone is watching us."
Indeed.
Someone was monitoring Fang Li and Sylvia.
Although they hadn't sensed any aura as auras could be concealed, with only varying degrees of proficiency. People like Fang Li, once in stealth mode, could perfectly hide his aura, and Sylvia could achieve something similar with her Ability.
Therefore, people like Fang Li and Sylvia used different methods to determine whether there were ill-intentioned individuals nearby.
For instance, battle-hardened Warriors could use their sight to sense people nearby.
Even ordinary people with a keen sense could vaguely feel someone watching them.
So, whether it was Fang Li or Sylvia, both had noticed it.
There were several pairs of eyes, all fixed on them.
Although these gazes disappeared quickly, Fang Li and Sylvia had already focused their attention, even detecting changes in the surrounding atmosphere.
Therefore, both Fang Li and Sylvia were certain that someone was monitoring them.
"Could it be the paparazzi?" Fang Li looked somewhat skeptical as he glanced at Sylvia and said, "Has your identity been exposed?"
"Uh…" Sylvia seemed lost in thought for a moment, then shook her head, saying, "It shouldn't be. The paparazzi's gaze is usually more obvious, but these gazes, although they feel somewhat clumsy, are concealed quite well. I don't think it's the usual paparazzi."
"Then, could it be directed at me?" Fang Li touched a device hanging from his waist and asked, "For the sake of Bo Xie?"
"No, it's unlikely," Sylvia immediately dismissed the idea. "Currently, very few people know about Bo Xie. Only the top-level members of the Student Council in each school are aware of Bo Xie's existence, and these people aren't easy to deal with. If they really wanted to make a move against Bo Xie, they would likely send someone with even better covert skills."
"It seems our thoughts are almost completely aligned," Fang Li said helplessly, spreading his hands. "In that case, we'll have to consider personal matters."
"Yeah," Sylvia agreed and asked tentatively, "Have you offended anyone?"
In a split second, three people flashed through Fang Li's mind.
One was Toudou Kouichirou.
The other two were the Li siblings.
In this world, these were the only three people Fang Li had truly offended.
However, Toudou Kouichirou had already fallen from grace, so he probably didn't have the ability to come after Fang Li anymore.
As for the Li siblings, although they were devious and liked to toy with their opponents during battles, they wouldn't act recklessly when it wasn't necessary.
So, Fang Li immediately ruled out these three people.
If it wasn't them, then it wasn't directed at Fang Li.
"It probably isn't me," Fang Li shook his head and scratched his cheek. "Moreover, these gazes don't seem to carry malice; it feels a bit subtle."
Sylvia seemed to have a similar feeling and nodded in agreement.
So, the two of them exchanged another glance.
"What should we do?" Sylvia tentatively asked. "Taking action here would be too conspicuous. Should we strategically retreat first?"
This was also an option.
After all, they were in a natural park, and although there weren't too many people around, there were still quite a few. Many couples were snuggled up on benches, and starting a fight here wouldn't be a good idea.
However…
"But then, we won't know who they are," Fang Li rubbed his chin and smiled, saying, "Why not let them reveal themselves?"
"Let them reveal themselves?" Sylvia became curious.
Just as Sylvia was about to inquire about the details, Fang Li suddenly extended his hand and wrapped his arm around Sylvia's waist.
"Eh?" Sylvia could only make this sound.
The next second, Fang Li and Sylvia both disappeared on the spot, leaving no trace.
Almost at the same time, not far away, the previously hidden auras suddenly became chaotic, and panic was clearly discernible.
Shortly afterward, several girls rushed over, looking at the empty bench. They were in a complete panic.
"Where… Where did they go?!"
"Where are the people?!"
"They ran away?!"
"Hurry, let's chase them!"
"But… where should we chase to?!"
These girls were completely at a loss, evidently not used to dealing with sudden occurrences. They were overwhelmed for a moment.
Clearly, these girls hadn't noticed.
In the shadows behind a vending machine nearby, two figures were squeezed together. Their bodies were pressed closely against each other, and they could both feel each other's body warmth.
This situation made Sylvia's eyes widen slightly, and her charming face couldn't help but turn even redder. She glared at Fang Li, silently protesting.
As for Fang Li, he felt somewhat embarrassed.
It was beyond his control. Fang Li hadn't brought Sylvia into this secluded corner without any ill intentions. He had instinctively found the best hidden spot and teleported there. By the time he realized it, the situation had already become like this.
So, Fang Li could only whisper, "There's nothing that can be done about it."
Hearing this, Sylvia's expression didn't show any signs of relief. She continued to glare at Fang Li, and her charming face grew even redder.
This close contact, compared to the seemingly intimate but discreet encounter they had on the street earlier, had a much stronger impact.
At the very least, Fang Li, who was tightly squeezed against Sylvia, could clearly feel the softness of the young girl's body and her well-proportioned figure.
(…She's curvier than I imagined…)
Perhaps Sylvia was the type who appeared slimmer when wearing clothes?
Naturally, Sylvia could also sense the thick masculine aura emanating from Fang Li's body at close range. Subconsciously holding her breath, this proximity caused her heart to race, her cheeks to flush, and her body temperature to rise.
Sylvia had no idea how provocative her current appearance was.
Flushed cheeks.
Moist eyes.
Sweat carrying a hint of fragrance trickling down.
Breathing with the ebb and flow of warmth.
As Fang Li gazed at this alluring face so close to him, his heart couldn't help but warm slightly, and he instinctively reached out his hand toward Sylvia's face.
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