At this point, Huoyu paused. She wasn't even sure if her guess was correct.
Because this was just too outrageous!
It was only the beginning of the spiritual energy revival. Even if a genius's awakened abilities could become stronger, there was no way they could exceed all reason, right? At the very least, there's no way it could give a person enough confidence to negotiate with the state.
Unless this guy was insane… but Bai Xuan didn't seem like it. And judging by his expression now—slightly surprised, but not truly shocked—it seemed that her speculation might actually be correct.
Did he really believe his power was enough to contend with the technology developed to this day?
What the hell!
Even if large-scale weapons couldn't be used in the city, the power of ordinary firearms was still immense. Not to mention, the military district had elites like Qin Tian, Chen Bing, and Chen Changsheng, all possessing formidable abilities.
She could hardly imagine what kind of terrifying powers could give Bai Xuan such overwhelming confidence.
Or… maybe his powers weren't that strong, and she was just imagining things?
Sigh. You couldn't figure this out through speculation alone.
Abilities are inherently unpredictable, whether you admit it or not.
If there could be awakened ability users far beyond ordinary humans, why wouldn't there also appear even more extraordinary, freakish ability users?
Humans… still need to accept reality. That's what people say. But still…
"Can you tell me what your ability actually is?"
"You're already so confident—telling me shouldn't hurt, right?"
"I promise I won't tell anyone."
Huoyu poked Bai Xuan's shoulder and whispered.
"…Do you think I'd believe that?"
Bai Xuan looked at her, slightly speechless. Surely, if he told her, she might go straight to report it to the higher-ups.
"But… it's actually not hard to explain."
Huoyu's eyes lit up, sparkling like a cat waiting to be fed.
She was only testing the waters, never expecting him to actually be willing to speak!
Whether it was a lie or not, she could later have someone analyze it from every angle for thirty thousand words each.
Bai Xuan didn't pay attention to her thoughts. He just gazed out the window casually and said lightly:
"Don't you think the world after spiritual energy revival is beautiful?"
"Besides the creatures that evolved due to spiritual energy and pose a threat to humans, the revival doesn't actually harm us, plants, animals, or the Earth under our feet, does it?"
"But we are humans. Before thinking about other beings, shouldn't our first consideration be ourselves?"
Although Huoyu didn't know why Bai Xuan suddenly brought this up, she didn't argue. Indeed, if you ignore the threat of evolved creatures, the spiritual revival is beneficial for humans and everything else.
But humans, naturally, think from a human perspective.
When other creatures gain intelligence comparable to humans and far greater strength through evolution, will they harbor hostility toward humans? Will they harm humans? Will they threaten human civilization?
These were all questions that needed consideration.
All life on Earth is equal—but that statement comes from humans. Whether it is truly equal is decided by humans themselves.
When humans dominate other creatures, they may feel guilt or compassion—but if humans are challenged or surpassed, there are some things they simply have no right to judge.
"But in nature, whether it's humans, plants, animals, or other things, their status is equal."
"Because they are all part of nature."
"Similarly, because they are part of nature, they are factors that constitute nature."
"Lightning, fire, raging winds, rain, light, darkness—various elements; rhinos, pandas, golden eagles, white tigers, lions—various beasts; even firearms, tanks, rocket launchers, nuclear weapons… they are all part of nature, aren't they?"
As Bai Xuan casually said this, Huoyu's eyes went wide.
What are you trying to say?
How does including all these things in "nature" relate to your powers?
Surely you don't mean your ability is connected to nature—that you can freely use the power of anything in the natural world, do you?
Hahaha… this has to be a joke.
There's no such terrifying ability in the world!
There mustn't be!!!
Huoyu's face was a picture of collapse. Deep down, she wanted to believe Bai Xuan was deceiving her—but her rational mind told her he was speaking the truth.
This guy's powers really are connected to nature… even to nature itself.
But how could this be possible?
Nature encompasses so much! Even humans are included in it!
If Bai Ye could truly harness any force in the natural world, then human abilities would naturally be included too!
What power do humans have?
Previously, not much—but now, they've awakened abilities! All sorts of powers!
If Bai Xuan's notion of the forces of nature includes their awakened abilities, then when he negotiates with the state, he's basically giving the state face.
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Huoyu left.
She arrived with a playful expression, wanting to show the young man the vastness of the world. She left with her expression collapsed, muttering "impossible," feeling that while others might know the vastness of the world, she had become the frog at the bottom of the well.
And Bai Xuan, who caused her to be in such a state?
He looked completely innocent. He hadn't said anything—just remarked on the beauty of nature and its inclusivity.
Everything else was Huoyu's own imagination; it had nothing to do with him.
Time passed slowly, and soon it was the next day.
At Bai Xuan's front door, a large group of people in black suits had gathered. Upon seeing him, they respectfully bowed.
Bai Xuan didn't question it. Before leaving, Huoyu had, despite her mental collapse, reminded him to pack for moving to the villa assigned by the Spiritual Energy Bureau.
He only wondered: why were they all in suits?
Suits would be fine, but wearing sunglasses? That's a bit overboard.
If one didn't know, they'd think they were bodyguards.
After a small complaint, Bai Xuan handed over his luggage, then, escorted by them, entered a very quiet villa complex.
It was quiet, naturally—he hadn't seen a single person on the way.
But that made sense. It was an official area, specially prepared for members of the Spiritual Energy Bureau, and only the most talented members could live there. Fewer people was normal.
The villa assigned to Bai Xuan was on the edge of the complex, covering 800 square meters, with a dedicated gym and training area.
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