Chapter 535: The Sniper Attacks

The meeting between Seitenshi and Qi Wu Zongxuan lasted for a full two hours.

Throughout the entire meeting, Seitenshi once again witnessed the toughness and ruthlessness of this ruler of the Osaka Area, whom Tendo Kikunojo regarded as a political rival. Fortunately, under the guidance of Chen Jing, she had already made significant progress; although she remained at a disadvantage during the meeting, she at least managed to withstand Qi Wu Zongxuan's offensive.

The only outcome of this meeting was that both sides understood that Seitenshi and Qi Wu Zongxuan were irreconcilable, mortal enemies. After all, the two had huge differences in both philosophy and character, and judging from the ambition revealed by Qi Wu Zongxuan, conflict between the two sides was absolutely inevitable.

After the meeting ended, Qi Wu Zongxuan suddenly spoke to Lingyun: "Lingyun, are you really not considering coming to work under me? I can give you immense power and glory!"

"I think you should go prepare a bed and a pillow, Excellency Qi Wu Zongxuan; that way, your dreams will be easier to realize!" Lingyun said indifferently.

After Lingyun and Seitenshi left the room, Qi Wu Zongxuan leaned his back against the sofa and let out a long breath.

During the meeting just now, he actually had the ability to completely crush and abuse Seitenshi. After all, Seitenshi had only been exposed to politics for a very short time; how could she possibly be his opponent? This was also the reason why he had come here for an informal meeting while Tendo Kikunojo was away from the Tokyo Area. Even if he couldn't crush Seitenshi, he wanted to leave an indelible shadow on her.

But now it seemed his plan had failed completely. Although Seitenshi had not been in politics for long, her ability was already not weak. While she was at a disadvantage in their exchange, the idea of leaving a shadow was now impossible.

Most importantly, every time he wanted to exert greater pressure on Seitenshi, a terrifying killing intent would always suppress him, making him feel as if needles were pricking his back, forcing him to restrain his intentions.

"If this damn meeting continues, I'm afraid the one with the shadow won't be Seitenshi, but me!" Qi Wu Zongxuan said through gritted teeth.

Looking at his guards who had fallen all over the floor, Qi Wu Zongxuan realized that the information he had regarding Lingyun was far too scarce. At the very least, no one knew that Lingyun himself possessed powerful martial strength. He only knew that there was a group of extremely powerful girls in Lingyun Town; for Lingyun, the vast majority of information was blank.

"I must urge the intelligence department to collect all information on this person, Lingyun, when I get back!" Qi Wu Zongxuan thought to himself.

When they sat in the Lincoln car for the return trip, the surroundings were already shrouded in a thick night.

Sitting in the car, Seitenshi maintained an elegant posture with her hands folded on her lap, revealing a melancholy expression toward the darkness outside the window.

"What are you thinking about so intently, Excellency Seitenshi?" Lingyun asked.

"Mr. Lingyun, do you think I am a qualified regional leader?" Seitenshi asked suddenly.

"Excellency Seitenshi must be feeling this way after experiencing the conversation with Qi Wu Zongxuan!" Lingyun said.

Seitenshi hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded.

"Excellency Seitenshi need not think this way. In my eyes, you are a qualified leader, just not very suitable for this period!" Lingyun said slowly.

"Not very suitable for this period?" Seitenshi was somewhat puzzled.

"That's right. In this chaotic era, humanity faces the crisis of extinction at any moment. Under these circumstances, more people crave leaders with powerful boldness and iron-blooded means who can lead them out of the predicament of extinction. Your methods, Excellency Seitenshi, are too gentle, which is why I said you are not suitable for the current period," Lingyun said. "However, once the Gastrea are completely eradicated, you will definitely be the most popular."

"Is that so?" Hearing Lingyun's words, Seitenshi finally perked up a little.

"However, Excellency Seitenshi, I think you had better be careful!" Lingyun said suddenly.

"Ah?"

"When facing Qi Wu Zongxuan, I sensed a faint killing intent toward you from him. Although he hid it well, I still perceived it. I think our journey back will likely not be peaceful!" Lingyun took a black pistol from his holster.

This pistol was something Lingyun had temporarily asked Shima Heavy Industries to make for him. Although it was made on short notice, Shima Heavy Industries still used the best technology. However, this gun had a powerful recoil when used, but for Lingyun, such recoil made no difference.

On the barrel of the pistol were small Inscriptions; Lingyun had carved them himself after receiving the gun. Once these Inscriptions were activated, they could grant the bullets various effects.

"Mr. Lingyun, what do you mean by this?" Seitenshi's expression turned serious all at once.

"Just to make you mentally prepared!" Lingyun closed his eyes, and invisible Divine Sense spread out from him toward the surroundings.

As for the Seitenshi Guard Team on the perimeter, Lingyun had not counted them within the scope of protecting Seitenshi from the very beginning. It was not that Lingyun looked down on them, but their performance along the way was truly too disappointing, forcing Lingyun to exclude them from the protective force, while also hoping they wouldn't drag him down at a critical moment.

"It's raining!" Lingyun said.

"Mr. Lingyun, how did you know?" Seitenshi asked in astonishment.

The car they were in had excellent soundproofing, and outside sounds were hard to get in. Yet Lingyun had closed his eyes before the rain started; under these circumstances, how did he know this?

An intersection appeared in front of the car, and because it was a red light, the car's speed began to slow down.

The corners of Lingyun's mouth suddenly curled into a cold sneer; he opened his eyes abruptly and reached out to roll down the car window.

"Mr. Lingyun, you!" Seitenshi looked at Lingyun's actions with some confusion.

Lingyun did not hesitate in the slightest; his right hand holding the gun suddenly extended out the window. He had already caught a glimpse of a Flash flickering and disappearing on the top of a tall building in the distance. At the same time, in his perception, a high-speed flying object had already intruded into his Divine Sense Domain.

A trace of light flowed over Lingyun's pistol, and then he pulled the trigger. A bullet, carrying wisps of golden light, erupted from the muzzle.

Hearing the sudden gunshot, Seitenshi was stunned. After the gunshot, there was another violent boom. In Lingyun's perception, the bullet that had been shot over had actually exploded in mid-air after being hit by his bullet.

This bullet seemed to contain powerful explosives, which would explode upon violent impact. Although there wasn't much explosive in the bullet due to its size, Lingyun was certain that the amount of explosive in it would definitely be enough to blow a person to pieces at close range. Even if one survived the explosion by luck, the bullet fragments, accelerated by the powerful kinetic energy of the explosion, would definitely become deadly weapons.

The violent boom finally brought Seitenshi back to her senses: it was a sniper! She had been targeted by a sniper hidden in the dark; someone wanted to kill her!

Seitenshi had not been a leader for very long, and the Tokyo Area had always been a relatively peaceful region where no assassination attempts on leaders had occurred. Suddenly encountering such a thing, Seitenshi's face turned pale instantly.

"Don't worry, I'm here!" Lingyun comforted Seitenshi.