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"Fuck, he actually just jumped down like that?"
"The brave indeed are artists in their art."
"Got to say though, that dude's a tat crazy."
"Hmm... maybe we shouldn't put it that way."
One of the hostages whispered, "He's also worried that we'll cause trouble and unnecessary injuries, so overall, he's still very..."
"Shhh!"
The hostage next to him interrupted and then started shouting loudly below.
"We're here, we've been saved, we're all safely rescued!"
"..."
Still thinking this is a play?
The other two hostages were stunned for a moment, then they also started shouting and broke free of the ropes, walking downstairs together—everyone knows unfinished buildings don't have elevators!
Ji Tianqi did indeed jump from such a high place for the reasons the hostages thought, worrying that the foolish hostages might mess things up.
Even though there was an air cushion, considering that the criminals wouldn't cooperate, there were still some risks—accidentally injuring the criminals could result in an imperfect mission completion.
So, after the Security Administration Bureau took over what might have been due to a jump from a building causing them to be overly cooperative.
He just snapped, letting out his anger.
"What kind of hostages are these, huh? What the hell kind of hostages are these!"
"Such low professionalism for hostages."
"I've already caught the criminal, and here they come causing trouble. Aren't they nuts?"
"Don't you guys want to check if these three are sick? If so, I'll just take them back with me when I return."
"And about your Shock Bombs, they're fake, right?"
"Such weak effects, weren't they supposed to cause temporary blindness and deafness?"
"How did these three ordinary people recover so quickly?"
"..." Officials from the Security Administration Bureau thought to themselves—yeah, the Shock Bombs do seem a bit fake since it was an exercise, but since when do hostages require professionalism?
"..." The three hostages who had just come downstairs thought—aren't we just afraid that your mental episode will harm our colleagues?
"..." Criminal Li Yuanhong thought—taking them back with you is fine, and while you're at it, check yourself out too. Jumping off a building at the drop of a hat, and that pose, no wonder you're Patient No.9 from the psychiatric hospital.
"..." Luo Xingyi, who had just rushed over, suddenly didn't know what to say.
Only Bai Xiuchu looked pleased, genuinely surprised that Ji Tianqi could complete the mission so perfectly.
Plus, Ji Tianqi's complaints had made it clear why he chose to jump from the building—this was precisely the rare quality she had hoped for.
How wonderful.
"Cough." Luo Xingyi tried to calm things down, "Those three got stuck with unfinished properties and had to live in a place like this, so they're a bit stressed. Try to understand that."
In the script, the criminal Li Yuanhong fled to this unfinished building, taking the three people who were forced to live there as hostages.
Ji Tianqi was taken aback when he heard this, then looked somewhat embarrassed.
"Sorry, sorry, I got too worked up and forgot about that. Hmm... shall I make a call to get the developers arrested for you?"
"..."
Officials from the Security Administration Bureau and the police on-site were speechless again—we're right here, why bother making a call. Besides, we usually say report the crime or call the police, what kind of old-fashioned phrase is "report the official"?
The three hostages also didn't know what to say, but suddenly there was a twist on the other side.
Whether it was acting or going to the third floor, everyone liked to do it in full. So, the newly arrested criminal Li Yuanhong was put in a Genetic Lock, changing into the appearance of Runtu.
It was at that moment that a figure appeared abruptly next to Li Yuanhong.
After grabbing Li Yuanhong's shoulder, he vanished on the spot with Li Yuanhong before anyone besides Ji Tianqi could react.
Ji Tianqi was actually very quick to react, but there were too many people around, and the security officers surrounding Li Yuanhong blocked his way.
"How dare you!"
As Ji Tianqi roared with anger, he sensed the Qi Mechanism fluctuation over thirty meters away. Using Wave Striding Steps with all his might, his figure darted through the crowd in a breath.
Dragging a trail of afterimages, he rushed towards the suddenly appearing duo.
But before he could catch them, the two figures disappeared again.
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[So fast!]
Although Ji Tianqi was surprised, he didn't give up. The fluctuation of qi mechanism he perceived had once again occurred over thirty meters away.
He chased after it again.
But in comparison, his speed was indeed slower, so he couldn't catch the other person before they activated their instant teleportation superpower.
However, thanks to his profound inner strength and his ability to sense qi mechanisms, he could accurately sense all changes within a thirty zhang, or approximately a hundred-meter radius.
So the chase continued.
It was only then that the others reacted, starting to chase in a panic while shouting out loud.
"Not good, it's that super criminal who can instantly move."
"Li Yuanhong has been kidnapped!"
"He's carrying a Genetic Lock, he's very dangerous..."
"Shut up!"
Luo Xingyi roared, quieting down the scene before saying with forced composure, "The criminal thinks Li Yuanhong is also a criminal, it's all right."
Then it dawned on everyone.
Right.
The criminal must have thought Li Yuanhong was a superpower criminal to be captured, and chose to rescue him to gain an extra ally.
But...
As some people thought about it, they couldn't help but laugh.
Although Li Yuanhong was restricted by the Genetic Lock and no longer had his superpower, as a tactical-level 'Enforcer,' what he possessed was certainly not just superpower.
Besides, not to mention Li Yuanhong knew how to unlock the Genetic Lock he was wearing, just talking about the physical enhancement brought by his superpower, the impact of the Genetic Lock was not significant.
Considering the super criminal who kidnapped Li Yuanhong was just an Ability User with instant teleportation, their physical quality couldn't compare to Li Yuanhong, who was wearing the Genetic Lock.
Moreover, while carrying someone, they could only teleport a maximum distance of about forty meters.
"Li Yuanhong is going to earn a second-class merit again."
"Like picking it up for free."
"No wait, this criminal has already stolen a fortune of a hundred million, even if we can't recover the stolen money, it's worth a first-class merit."
"Such good luck."
"Hold on." Suddenly, someone came to a realization: "That one... what's his name? He's chased after him."
By this time, Ji Tianqi was no longer visible to anyone, and considering he had come from a Psychiatric Hospital, they began to worry again.
"It's fine."
Bai Xiuchu, though inwardly panicked, confidently said as before: "Ji Tianqi's condition has been effectively controlled, there won't be any accidents, and with Li Yuanhong's cooperation, it will be easy to capture the real criminal."
Luo Xingyi nodded, believing that Li Yuanhong's skill and adaptability meant that there would be no issues.
"I know, Li Yuanhong could suddenly strike at the criminal, at the same time tell Ji Tianqi that he is actually with the Security Administration Bureau, and this operation was only meant to draw out the real criminal."
While talking, Luo Xingyi, who had no idea what kind of mental illness Ji Tianqi had, had a strange expression on his face.
As a 'Guardian,' his sharp senses picked up on two elements.
"But I don't understand, why did he roar with anger just now... presumptuous? Also, the reporting of his status?"
The sequelae from crossing into an ancient, otherworldly environment!
Unable to answer honestly, Bai Xiuchu shifted the topic: "It's just a personal speech habit, you know why I say his advantage is, he's stronger?"
"Because he's a bit mad?"
"Exactly." Bai Xiuchu laughed: "This might be the most combat-beneficial sequela he has."
Luo Xingyi neither agreed nor disagreed, but his expression gradually became stern.
Because in his anticipation, Li Yuanhong should have taken the opportunity to prevent the criminal from initiating instantaneous movement, and then caught the criminal together with Ji Tianqi.
But he didn't come back.
Bai Xiuchu's expression also became stern, because Ji Tianqi, as well, had not returned.
"What are you all dawdling for, go after him!"
That was Luo Xingyi's roar, and also what Bai Xiuchu was thinking.