Chapter 16: Chaos First Appears, Supernatural Powers Wanted

He toyed with the water ball in his hand as if playing with a walnut; Qin Chuan casually grabbed a washbasin and quickly filled it to the brim with water.

He quickly submerged his face completely under the water, feeling a new power.

In the past, Qin Chuan didn't even dare to open his eyes underwater, because water entering his eyes caused discomfort; but now he can not only open his eyes freely to see everything underwater, he can also breathe underwater.

Even, the feeling of breathing underwater is more refreshing than normal breathing.

This special ability also comes from the Water Master; this passive skill grants Qin Chuan an unmatched advantage in water.

After testing the Water Master, Qin Chuan casually tossed the towel hanging nearby into the basin; with a thought, the water in the basin began to spin rapidly, stirring, a feeling somewhat similar to a drum washing machine; as it stirred, the water gradually turned turbid.

When taken out again, the towel was as clean as if newly bought.

Indeed.

Qin Chuan smiled.

Although Dark Current Bind lacks strong attack power, there is plenty of room for development.

Holding a mouthful of water, he completed rinsing his mouth in the same way; Qin Chuan changed his clothes and left home.

He didn't run into Tongtong and her mother again; Qin Chuan walked out of the unit building and went straight to the breakfast shop at the community entrance.

"Boss, give me two meat buns and a bowl of soy milk."

"Sure!" The diligent middle-aged boss quickly brought the meat buns and soy milk and placed them in front of Qin Chuan.

Qin Chuan thanked him, lowered his head to eat breakfast, but heard an argument coming from nearby.

"Long Hang, are you looking for death!"

"You think just because you contracted a Spirit Beast you're tough? If you've got the guts, come fight!"

"Fine, then let's settle old and new grudges together!"

Immediately after, the sounds of scuffling and startled cries came.

Qin Chuan's hand holding the soy milk bowl paused slightly, and he turned his head to look at the nearby stall.

At that moment, two male youths about his age were grappling in front of that stall.

One of them had flames sprouting from his hand, repeatedly flinging the flames onto the opponent during the scuffle, quickly setting the opponent's clothes on fire, looking quite frightening.

Sparks flying from the scuffle landed on the nearby plastic tables and chairs, quickly igniting them and emitting a foul odor.

The other, not to be outdone, had his skin turn from flesh-colored to a stony pallor; his heavily swung fists whipped up gusts of wind aimed at the opponent's body, and in no time the opponent's mouth corner was bleeding.

Occasionally a missed punch or kick would even crack the floor tiles in a spider‑web pattern.

As the two went from arguing to fighting, the diners at the surrounding stalls retreated one by one, looking on in fear but daring not to step forward, lest they be caught up.

Qin Chuan silently took out his phone and dialed the hotline of the Special Affairs Group.

After briefly explaining the situation, the Special Affairs Group's operator told Qin Chuan that someone had already called, and the staff were on their way.

Almost a second after the phone hung up, a motorcycle roared like a beast and stopped at the roadside.

A man wearing sunglasses came over like a lingering shadow.

"Special Affairs Group, everyone, stop!"

Seeing the two locked in combat, he immediately bellowed, his hands like iron clamps gripping both, and he yanked them apart.

A police car with flashing lights arrived then; several burly officers jumped out, without a word they pinned down the two who had been separated, handcuffed them and shoved them into the vehicle, while the others, well‑trained, began taking statements and calming the scene.

The man who had first arrived on the motorcycle, after receiving a phone call, cursed angrily and vanished amid the motorcycle's roar.

Seeing the situation under control, Qin Chuan relaxed, cooperated in giving a brief statement, finished his breakfast, and walked to the breakfast shop's counter.

"Boss, I've transferred four yuan to you."

"Okay." The boss's face showed a hint of worry, "If this continues, I wouldn't dare to open for business."

Qin Chuan pressed his lips, said nothing, and turned to leave.

The descent of supernatural power into the real world inevitably leads to chaos in order.

He knows very well that the two superhumans he saw fighting are merely the tip of the iceberg of the chaos.

This can be seen from the busyness of the motorcycle‑riding, sunglasses‑wearing man who belongs to the Special Affairs Group.

At the classroom doorway, Qin Chuan's steps halted.

He likewise yearns for supernatural power, but does not wish for everyone and everything to become completely alien because of it.

Taking a deep breath, Qin Chuan pushed the door and entered.

"Qin Chuan, hurry and look at me!"

Seeing Xiao Pang's body completely buried in the floor with only his head sticking out, grinning excitedly, Qin Chuan remained silent.

At least, Xiao Pang is still the familiar Xiao Pang.

——

"Qin Chuan, I've successfully contracted a Spirit Beast! Earth‑type!"

Xiao Pang, having pulled himself out of the soil, spoke excitedly.

"I've already seen it." Qin Chuan nodded.

"Hehe." Xiao Pang couldn't wipe the smile from his lips, "My Spirit Beast has an active skill that lets it move through earth—this is the Daoist earth‑escape technique."

"In the future, after I contract a flying Spirit Beast, I'll have achieved the flight‑and‑earth‑escape accomplishment!"

Saying this, Xiao Pang gave Qin Chuan an "Envious, huh?" look.

Qin Chuan took a sip of water and remained silent.

"By the way, Qin Chuan, what abilities does your Spirit Beast have? Or how about you put on a water‑spraying show?" Xiao Pang chuckled.

Water‑spraying…

"Sure."

Qin Chuan's mouth twitched, he quickly put on a strange smile, and tapped the tabletop with one hand.

"Huh?"

Xiao Pang blinked, and in the next moment his expression changed drastically; he sprang to his feet, clutched his crotch with both hands, and strode out of the classroom.

Qin Chuan calmly took another sip of water, then picked up his phone and entered the Dreams Forum.

Because supernatural power had appeared for the first time in the real world, the forum was especially lively now.

Players who had already contracted Spirit Beasts flaunted their new abilities via video or photos, while those who had not yet managed to contract a Spirit Beast were all envious.

Many players also expressed concern, believing that the existing order would change with the Descent of supernatural power.

"Damn! Qin Chuan, you black-hearted." Xiao Pang returned to the classroom with a dark face, "I almost pissed my pants."

"It was you who wanted to see the fountain." Qin Chuan gave Xiao Pang a half-smile.

Xiao Pang instinctively covered his crotch, and his face grew even darker.

"You're looking at the forum, huh." Noticing Qin Chuan's action, Xiao Pang's attention quickly shifted, "This morning the Special Affairs Group posted the first wanted notice for a supernatural being on the forum—did you see it? The fugitive is from our city."

"A wanted notice?" Qin Chuan raised an eyebrow, "Where?"

"It's the newly opened section, over here..." Xiao Pang gestured with his hand.

Soon, a wanted notice appeared before Qin Chuan's eyes.

Looking at the photo on the wanted notice, Qin Chuan's pupils constricted.

Is it him?

(End of chapter)