Li Feng and Huoyu used to be colleagues in the same department. After awakening his ability, he showed decent talent.
While he wasn't as powerful as Huoyu—who could even serve as the head of a major city's Spiritual Energy Bureau branch—he still held an important position.
He also knew all the members of the Hangzhou Spiritual Energy Bureau.
Whether it was Chen Qiang, Su Yue, or Ye Shuirou, Huoyu's attitude toward them was fairly normal—just simple appreciation of their abilities.
But toward this guy, things were different.
The emotions Huoyu showed toward Bai Xuan were… strange.
Suspicion. Curiosity. Even admiration.
No matter what it was, one thing was obvious:
Her attitude toward Bai Xuan was anything but ordinary.
In fact, over the past week, she kept coming to see him whenever she had time—asking if he was satisfied with his treatment, if he needed anything…
Her tone was filled with concern, as if she feared he might be even slightly dissatisfied.
And yet—
This guy actually found her annoying and told her not to come unless necessary!
What kind of attitude is that? Are you treating her like a simp?!
Thinking of this, Li Feng's face twisted with jealousy, anger, and unwillingness.
How much he wished Huoyu would treat him like that. If she did, he would never let her be the only one putting in effort.
That was why he came—to see what made Bai Xuan so special.
But now, it seemed that aside from his looks… he had no other advantages.
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Bai Xuan could vaguely sense people's thoughts, but most of the time it was just emotional perception.
If he knew what Li Feng was thinking, he would probably roll his eyes.
What era is this? Why are people still jealous over a woman?
And how do you know so clearly that Huoyu comes to see me often? Have you been spying?
Or did she tell you herself?
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"So, you want to test my strength—see if I'm qualified to join the Spiritual Energy Bureau and enjoy this treatment?"
Bai Xuan nodded.
He was certain this wasn't the real reason Li Feng came. The so-called "test" was just an excuse.
As for the real reason? Obviously… Huoyu.
After all, she was the only person he had contact with in the official system.
Bai Xuan felt a bit speechless.
What is this? Beauty bringing disaster?
But nothing even happened between us—why target me?
Is it just because I'm a man?
Wait… Chen Qiang is also a man. Don't tell me he's already been "taught a lesson"?
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Li Feng, unaware of Bai Xuan's thoughts, spoke coldly:
"This test—I'll go all out."
"I hope you can show strength worthy of your status."
"If your strength doesn't meet the standard, I will apply to revoke everything you currently enjoy and reduce you to an ordinary member."
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"Heh."
A faint smile appeared on Bai Xuan's lips.
He didn't even know how to describe Li Feng's tone—
But one thing was certain.
"It's… a bit annoying."
"That tone of yours."
"What?"
Li Feng frowned, not understanding.
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"When you don't have strength to back it up, the weak shouldn't speak like that."
"Senior."
Bai Xuan raised his head and smiled lightly.
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Boom!
In an instant, Li Feng's expression changed drastically.
An unimaginable force crushed down on his body.
Bang! Crack!
Without any resistance, he was slammed to the ground, forced to kneel.
His bones creaked and cracked under the pressure, and intense pain surged through his body.
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Bai Xuan slowly walked up to him, looking down from above, smiling:
"This is an era where power belongs to the individual, Senior."
"When people possess great strength, they don't like hearing harsh words."
"And they hate being talked down to."
"In the past, it didn't matter. Even if your tone was stiff and official, we had no right to do anything."
"But now—times have changed."
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"Compared to being a 'Superman' who saves others while still seeing himself as ordinary…"
"More people would choose to become 'Homelander.'"
"And what determines their future… is the way you speak to them."
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"So—have you seen it now?"
"My strength."
"Is it enough to pass your test?"
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Just like if someone wanted to lecture Uchiha Madara—
they would have to be Hashirama Senju.
If someone wanted to speak as an equal to Whitebeard—
they'd at least need to be at Shanks' level.
Otherwise, before even speaking, they should place themselves in the position of the weak.
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Times were changing.
This was the era of spiritual energy revival.
When someone possessed power that could surpass a nation,
laws would become nothing more than paper.
One of the reasons the government established the Spiritual Energy Bureau…
was precisely to prevent such mindsets from emerging.
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In a normal spiritual revival, this wouldn't be a problem.
There would be multiple top-tier geniuses to balance each other, and the nation would have enough time to cultivate its own elites.
With state support, they would grow faster than others.
Even if they gained privileges, they would still obey the law.
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But Bai Xuan was different.
He already possessed power that could ignore everything.
And with the blessing of the world's will through his [Authority of Nature], he would always possess such power in the future.
Neither humans nor mutated creatures could stand against him.
Someone like him—
Could he really still see himself as an ordinary person?
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"Next time, remember to adjust your attitude."
"I personally prefer hearing flattering words."
"Or… you can report me to Huoyu—or even higher authorities."
"I don't mind."
"In fact, I'm quite looking forward to it."
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Sometimes, people have strange impulses.
He was actually curious how the government would deal with him if someone filed a complaint.
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After that, Bai Xuan made a call and had people take Li Feng away.
Interestingly, Huoyu came along with them.
And she immediately saw Li Feng kneeling on the ground.
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Huoyu wasn't stupid.
The moment she saw him, she understood what had happened.
Her gaze toward Li Feng was filled with speechlessness.
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"Ah… beauty really brings trouble."
"I'm such a sinful woman."
She watched as Li Feng was carried away, then gently touched her soft, smooth face and said narcissistically.
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