Chapter 551: The Clone Tao Baibai's Journey to Dongxia (3k)

Dongxia, in the suburbs of Yanjing.

In a massive underground base, Luoshui and "Bai Cangshu," who had been brought here with their eyes completely covered, waited for nearly half an hour.

Finally, they awaited the return of Song Xian.

"How did it go, Master? Are you alright..."

Although she could already be considered a "veteran employee" of the Binhai Special Affairs Bureau, this was her first time coming to the Yanjing headquarters.

It was also her first time coming into contact with a battle between Ability Users.

She cautiously used the method of showing concern for her master to alleviate her own nervousness.

But Luoshui's heartbeat and pulse were impossible to hide from Song Xian's ears; he forced a smile to soothe his naive subordinate.

"It's fine, Luoshui. Someone will arrange for you to give a detailed report later regarding the entire process of the attack. You don't need to be nervous; just treat it like taking a statement."

Luoshui nodded, then looked toward the other side at Bai Cangshu, who, ever since arriving here, had stopped speaking to her and was instead preoccupied with examining the metal doors, windows, and white lights.

She always felt that he was a little different.

Although his physique, appearance, and even his temperament remained the same, she always felt a sense of dissonance.

It was as if somewhere inside a fragrant cake, something had spoiled; the fragrance was just too strong for her to smell it, yet her intuition told her there was a problem...

Song Xian noticed the gaze Luoshui used to examine Bai Cangshu was no longer as "infatuated" as before. Surprised by the sharpness of her spiritual perception, he thought for a moment and decided to take Luoshui out of the room first.

Once Luoshui left the room and reached the corridor, she realized the room she had just been in was merely an observation room blocked off by silver-white metal exterior walls and one-way transparent glass.

At this moment, outside that glass curtain wall, four men and women in white lab coats were constantly looking inside, bowing their heads to record some kind of data on tablets.

"This is... observing Student Bai?!"

Song Xian nodded with a composed expression; he had already obtained more information from the space.

Because Tao Baibai had won a great victory in Myanmar against the 【Kill White Alliance】, a large amount of information had circulated among 【End Empire】, 【Death-Telling Heaven】, 【Black Water】, and many other large-scale Reincarnator factions and high-level Gatherings.

The truth about Tao Baibai's identity was also completely no longer a secret.

He had obtained the true information about Tao Baibai from 【Black Water】 at almost no great cost.

The intelligence source was a Reincarnator within Korea, confirming that behind the March Conglomerate, which had announced the establishment of the first human Ability User agency in Korea, was none other than Tao Baibai.

And Tao Baibai's true identity was a young man with the surname Bai from Dongxia, who had suddenly appeared within Myanmar a few months ago and risen rapidly.

With this information, combined with high-level divination abilities, the whereabouts of "Bai Cangshu," and the attack by 【Su Qingqiu】 and others on his team—who had ultimately let this "Bai Cangshu" in the team go.

Combined with the fact that he had reached a deal with Tao Baibai through the Black Butler in the space, confirming that Tao Baibai possessed 【Gantz】, which could completely replicate living organisms and super-tech items.

The whole truth was already before Song Xian, leaving no room for him to harbor any more fantasies.

"Heh, Song Xian, you actually let such a dangerous person escape to Myanmar right under your nose; the nickname 【Hound】 isn't entirely accurate, is it?"

A cold, acerbic female voice came from behind. Luoshui frowned and turned back to see a woman appear, wearing a black trench coat with a form-fitting combat suit underneath.

The woman's long black hair hung down from both sides, her bangs were very straight, and her whole person exuded a neat, rigorous temperament, while also feeling devoid of any human warmth.

Song Xian did not explain anything. He had also heard the discussions of other official Reincarnators: the direct commander of the Qinglong Department, Yan Qiu, was someone who extremely hated Reincarnators.

Some speculated that she had perhaps encountered some misfortune because of Reincarnators, but the Nantianmen Project was a super-large-scale united front organization that included various factions; Yan Qiu, who disliked Reincarnators, and the Reincarnators who disliked this woman, all had to work together.

"No, Song Xian didn't let Tao Baibai escape; it should be said that Song Xian protected Binhai while in Tao Baibai's hands."

A deep male voice rang out, sonorous and powerful, carrying an unquestionable air. His sideburns were gray, and his face was full of deep lines, but the rows of military medals on the man's chest made it clear what achievements he had once earned.

Hearing the voice, Yan Qiu also lowered her head slightly and stopped expressing her opinion.

Song Xian's mind eased slightly. Among the high-level officials of Dongxia, there were naturally those who loathed Reincarnators and those who supported them.

Fortunately, the high-level officials of the Nantianmen Project and the Special Affairs Bureau were of an absolutely open-minded type; otherwise, even he would sometimes feel shaken.

The old man came to Song Xian's side and patted Song Xian on the shoulder.

"I will claim credit for you regarding this matter."

With one sentence, he turned Song Xian's failure to discover Tao Baibai's true identity in time from a fault into a great merit.

In fact, at this moment within the Nantianmen Project, many people also supported this line of thinking.

Many of them were not Reincarnators and could not personally feel the fear brought by the name 【Tao Baibai】.

But they were very clear that those Ability Users possessed the possibility of force that transcended reality, and for an individual to become someone feared by the vast majority within such a group.

Compared to risking capturing him in a densely populated city like Binhai, placing him outside the borders was a more appropriate choice.

Song Xian was about to open his mouth to explain, but the old man raised his hand to stop him.

Afterward, he spoke a few words gently to Luoshui before arranging for Luoshui to leave.

Luoshui pursed her lips; in the end, she still gathered the courage to ask this old man who could be considered an elder.

"Grandpa Li, is Student Bai... alright..."

The old man surnamed Li smiled and shook his head.

"He will be fine; we still have to rely on him." Luoshui left half-doubting, but Song Xian's brows were tightly locked, and only after confirming that Luoshui had truly left did he speak.

"Li Lao, I do not approve of the hypnosis plan for this clone."

He scanned the room; there were top researchers, scientists, high-level figures from the military and political circles, and Reincarnators like himself.

"Since we know that guy's original body is Tao Baibai, we should understand that he deliberately sent this clone back!"

"Tao Baibai is a monster that absolutely cannot be measured by common sense, a madman!"

"He... I believe Tao Baibai knows we are attempting to hypnotize people and send them into that place, so he actively sent his own clone over, wanting to use our hands to send another version of himself into that place!"

Even though the concept of 【Ability User】 was gradually being accepted by everyone, and Reincarnators began to be able to display some abilities in front of ordinary people without suffering punishment.

But discussing concepts related to the space directly in front of ordinary people would still violate the rules, so Song Xian and these people all used pronouns to refer to them.

And these people had long been accustomed to this way of communicating.

Li Lao, Yan Qiu, and the others all understood that 【that place】 was a location that could turn ordinary people into 【Ability Users】 in batches.

Yan Qiu kept a cold face; she acknowledged the destructive power of Ability Users, but she did not acknowledge that this group possessed an intelligence level that surpassed ordinary humans.

"You mean, he hopes to create another version of himself there?!"

"I remember your report stated that these replicas, aside from possessing physical attributes and a Soul identical to the original, have no connection whatsoever to the original, correct?"

"Even if a replica becomes an Ability User, if he cannot control it, what is the point?"

The others were also puzzled by this.

But when Song Xian had just returned to the space, he had already obtained more Intelligence regarding Tao Baibai from other Information Brokers like Jin Ruohai.

He also had a better understanding of Tao Baibai's past behavior.

He shook his head.

"If it's a guy like Tao Baibai, perhaps he doesn't want to control them at all..."

"He simply knows that every version of himself, even a replica, as long as they can enter that kind of place and become an Ability User, will turn into a quite terrifying and difficult-to-handle fellow."

"And he, he enjoys the chaos, enjoys the slaughter..."

"He might even grow stronger by hunting down the replicas of himself that have grown, while simultaneously amusing himself..."

Hearing Song Xian's words, everyone looked at each other in dismay.

Even Li Lao frowned and fell into deep thought.

This Description is indeed that of a very troublesome character: powerful, twisted in nature, and extremely difficult to deal with.

"Is there really such a guy? You haven't been scared by him, have you, Song Xian?"

Yan Qiu retorted, but soon, other Reincarnators also echoed Song Xian.

"Officer Yan, you haven't encountered that kind of guy, so naturally you don't understand. Lord Tao Baibai... *cough*, Tao Baibai is simply not an ordinary person!"

Someone spoke up, and they even subconsciously used the honorific "Lord."

Only then did Li Lao realize that Tao Baibai was likely already an Ability User of another level...

"Let us discuss this matter further."

Li Lao also suspended the decision to put the replica of Bai Cangshu into the Hypnosis program.

Upon hearing this, Song Xian did not relax; he had been recruited personally by Li Lao, and he knew very well that this phrasing from Li Lao actually meant he still wanted to win over the replica of Bai Cangshu.

But... how is one supposed to win over a guy like that?

In the white room, "Bai Cangshu" came to the opaque glass and stared straight out with his eyes.

He was certain that this must be a one-way mirror, and someone outside was observing him.

Moreover, those people highly valued his worth—no, they highly valued the worth of that original self of his!

The corners of Bai Cangshu's mouth curled up, the gentle smile on his face gradually faded, and the muscles on his body relaxed one by one.

Since his most important value at the moment was his similarity to that original self.

Then he naturally did not need to follow the settings he had given himself in the past, imitating those ordinary people to live a mediocre life.

He could fully demonstrate his value... his ability.

And if necessary, it could even be... loyalty.

Ha~

Through the glass, Li Lao watched as the replica kept performing various movements, as if deliberately displaying every detail of his body.

The researchers beside him kept exclaiming in wonder.

This was a terrifying body that surpassed the vast majority of humans.

If possible, this could very well be a sharp weapon for Dongxia!

"Song Xian, go and bring that sword back. I want him to personally make contact with this replica."

Li Lao spoke; Song Xian did not react at first, but the next moment, his pupils constricted, and his thoughts raced.

Phantom Sword Chuqi!

Bai Cangshu's childhood friend!

Having faked his death to escape, he seemed indeed to be the most ingenious arrangement for this moment!

(End of chapter)