Chapter 1011

In the virtual world, Xu Jingming and Zhou Yuanwu spoke at length.

This included speculation about the Molten Fire Beast and the membrane outside Blue Star.

Of course, Xu Jingming also mentioned Li Hao's identity as the Holy Son of the Tianming Sect, and that the mental imprint left by Liu Yushan was problematic.

Zhou Yuanwu naturally pledged to investigate thoroughly.

With the General Chairman personally involved, the investigation's intensity was far greater than Cao Jun's earlier efforts.

More than ten minutes later, when Xu Jingming exited the virtual world and removed the neural helmet, Su Qingli had already returned to the office.

The midday sunlight streamed through the expansive floor-to-ceiling window, bathing her in radiance, making her breathtakingly beautiful.

"I've arranged for Auntie and Leng Yuexi to rest downstairs."

Su Qingli's crimson lips parted curiously. "How was it? What did the Chairman say to you?"

"He just asked about the Noah Civilization."

Xu Jingming smiled and gave Su Qingli a general summary of the information he obtained in the Po Xu Tower and his conversation with Zhou Yuanwu.

He still did not mention that he possessed a lightspeed-class starship.

This wasn't due to lack of trust in Su Qingli, but because he feared she might attract trouble.

"I've heard my father mention Star Level before."

Su Qingli nodded slightly, sighing. "I never imagined there could be a cultivation method ten times stronger than the top-tier psychic training techniques."

"This is a Star Civilization—this cultivation art is likely just one of their most basic methods."

Xu Jingming smiled. "In a few days, the Chairman will send someone to retrieve it."

"Once we bring Qiu Yun and Jiang Chu Xuan here, we can begin learning this new cultivation art."

Although the Gene Primordial Energy Cultivation Art could enhance the nation's foundation, Zhou Yuanwu did not intend to distribute it immediately to all Daxia psychics.

He planned to first give it to those he trusted most, then gradually expand it to others and the top universities of Daxia.

The entire process would take roughly two to three years.

This was perfectly normal.

Although top universities are under state control, their student populations surely include spies from other nations.

If the cultivation art were distributed directly, other nations would quickly obtain the method.

But following Zhou Yuanwu's approach, Daxia could maintain a two- to three-year lead over other nations.

If secrecy were handled well, a five- to six-year lead was not impossible.

Of course, as the owner of this cultivation art, Xu Jingming could freely teach it to others.

"I've already arranged a fighter jet to pick them up—they should arrive in just over an hour."

Su Qingli glanced at the time and nodded slightly.

With artificial intelligence, the Obsidian-class fighter jets could operate without human pilots.

Just now, she had contacted Song Qiuyun and the others.

"Also, I just checked the ownership of Lei Ting Martial Arts Hall."

"Hu Jinyu moved quickly—he's already transferred ownership to Li Yang."

Su Qingli sniffed coldly. "The Inspection Bureau's people must have long been colluding with the Li family—how else could ownership be changed while I, the head, was absent?"

The Inspection Bureau was Daxia's agency responsible for managing guilds, military legions, martial arts halls, and other factions.

It had little actual authority and rarely intervened in affairs.

But ownership registered there carried legal effect.

That was why Li Yang felt so confident.

"It's fine—we can change it back later," Xu Jingming said, unconcerned.

The Li family had already gone quiet; the Inspection Bureau wouldn't dare stand by them.

"Mm."

Su Qingli nodded and spoke again:

"By the way, Hu Jinyu scheduled an online briefing for tonight at nine, addressed to all Lei Ting Martial Arts Hall members."

"I originally planned to cancel it, but after thinking, why not turn it into an inauguration ceremony instead?"

"Inauguration ceremony?"

Xu Jingming was surprised. "You want to hand over Lei Ting Martial Arts Hall to me now?"

"Of course."

Su Qingli's slender eyebrows lifted playfully. "You promised in the Po Xu Tower—I'd give you Lei Ting Martial Arts Hall in return for saving my life."

"You're already mine—why bring this up?"

Xu Jingming, seated, reached out with his large hand and pulled her into his arms, savoring her astonishing softness.

"Little rogue!"

Su Qingli bit her crimson lip lightly, her fair face flushing crimson to her ears.

Blue lightning surged, covering the wide transparent floor-to-ceiling window to prevent others from seeing inside.

"Teacher Su, you're flustered—this window is one-way transparent; people outside can't see in."

Xu Jingming buried his face in her scent.

In the days after the Po Xu Tower, because Leng Yuexi and her sister were around,

he hadn't done anything improper with Su Qingli.

Now, with such close physical contact, he couldn't help feeling heated.

"With you around, little rogue, how could I not be flustered?"

Su Qingli pouted, her eyes already growing hazy.

Xu Jingming, seeing this, no longer held back.

He ripped off her battle suit, revealing a slender, exquisite, fair-skinned figure.

"No, this… this is the office."

"That's exactly why I want it here."

Xu Jingming was about to mount her.

Suddenly, he noticed the floor-to-ceiling window, and a bold idea flashed through his mind.

Crackling—

SSS-class Chaotic Divine Thunder surged forth, suppressing Su Qingli's Shangqing Divine Thunder.

The entire floor-to-ceiling window returned to its original transparency, clearly revealing the scene outside.

"Jingming, what are you doing?!"

Seeing the clear view outside, Su Qingli panicked completely and instinctively tried to escape.

But how could her physique compare to Xu Jingming's? She could only be pinned against the window…

Thump-thump-thump~~~

Half an hour later, a knock suddenly sounded at the door.

Breathing heavily, Su Qingli struggled to speak: "Jing… Jingming, it's Liu Wei. She's here."

Liu Wei had returned to her position as馆主 assistant; much of the information earlier was gathered by her.

"Don't rush."

A few more minutes passed, and the office fell back into stillness.

"I'll deal with you later!"

With a coquettish pout, Su Qingli hurried to clean up the mess.

After tidying her clothes, she sat back down in the chair behind the desk and said: "Come in."

Liu Wei, who had been waiting outside for a long time, immediately pushed the door open.

As a seventh-stage peak Master, her vision and sense of smell far surpassed ordinary people.

As soon as she entered, she caught a strange odor.

She quickly traced its source—to the floor-to-ceiling window.

The floor beside the window was spotless, with no abnormalities.

But on the window itself were two round dark stains, along with two slender palm prints, as if something warm had been pressed against it.

As she puzzled over this, Su Qingli spoke first: "Liu Wei, what brings you here?"

Liu Wei snapped back to awareness and noticed Su Qingli's state seemed unusual.

Her cheeks were flushed, her expression slightly unnatural.

Without time to think further, Liu Wei quickly bowed:

"Madam, Inspector Xu, this is it:

The video of Inspector Xu killing Hu Jinyu and Li Yang has gone viral online, igniting public outrage—it's the hottest headline on the internet.

Now, around every Thunder Martial Arts Branch nationwide, crowds of media have gathered wanting details. I'm wondering if we should issue a statement?"

"Jingming, what do you think?" Su Qingli gently brushed her hair aside and looked at Xu Jingming.

"Fine. Hold a press conference in one hour."

Xu Jingming nodded.

Not only at the branch offices, but even at the headquarters entrance, media with cameras and microphones had gathered in droves.

He had already noticed them while with Su Qingli by the window, but she had been too absorbed to notice.

Since the Li family was clearly at fault to begin with, he had no fear of such interviews.

He could even use this opportunity to expose the Li family's vile nature.