"Hmm, so is this the place?"
Yunli gazed at the Muyun City Ability Bureau, which looked remarkably like a police station, and fell into a momentary silence.
'Well, although it's not quite like I imagined, it doesn't matter.'
After shaking her head, Yunli slowly stepped inside. Not long ago, Mo Xin had called to complain. As her best friend, Yunli offered several sincere words of comfort on the surface, but she was secretly laughing inside.
Is she kidding? Does she understand the pain of six years of entrance exams? Especially the feeling of having to study all over again after an entire lifetime has passed? Even her parents in this life had once sent Sister Acheron to school. However, due to certain personal factors, it eventually led to an indefinite suspension of schooling—it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say she dropped out.
Now, hearing with her own ears that her best friend was about to go to school... the moment she thought of this, Yunli couldn't help but want to laugh. (ಡωಡ)
'Ahem, no, Yunli, you need to have a conscience. You can't laugh out loud yet!'
Returning to the matter at hand, Yunli eventually suggested taking her to the Ability Bureau. At that time, Mo Xin would definitely be able to temporarily forget the bitterness of the upcoming school days. Coincidentally, that Chen Yuxuan had also suggested that Yunli pay a visit back then. So, now was the perfect time to bring Mo Xin along to settle the follow-up issues regarding the Residential Complex incident.
"How crude."
Stepping into the lobby of the Ability Bureau, Yunli couldn't help but complain. She thought it would be like the organizations in the novels of her previous life, or at least have a bit of the imposing aura of the Xianzhou Zhuming.
Just then, the young lady at the front desk, who was slacking off, suddenly noticed the little loli entering the door. She immediately put away her phone and asked with a look of concern.
"Oh, little girl, are you lost?"
"Hmph, you're the little girl! Didn't your Ability Bureau ask this young lady to come? Now, please call someone who can actually make decisions."
Being mistaken for a minor again, Yunli felt she was already used to it. She didn't bother making things difficult for the receptionist and simply told her to contact the higher-ups. Hearing the other party mention the 'Ability Bureau', the receptionist began to contact the Director.
In the office, Yan Xi immediately received the message from downstairs.
"Yunli... is that the girl Captain Chen mentioned before?"
Upon receiving the news, Yan Xi's willow-like brows furrowed slightly as she stared intently at the surveillance monitor showing the floor below. This surveillance had been installed after Sparkle's last visit. From the monitor, she could clearly see Yunli's small and cute figure.
'Is it another Otherworlder... The frequency of mystic realms appearing in Muyun City has indeed been slightly increasing lately.'
Although Yan Xi had never seen the girl in person, she had certainly investigated Yunli's identity information in detail afterward. However, what surprised her was that Yunli was just like Sparkle. She had left no trace in this world in the past, as if she simply didn't belong to this world at all. This made Yan Xi almost certain that this Yunli was most likely an Otherworlder as well.
"Bring her up."
After signaling the front desk, Yan Xi began to wait for the other party's arrival...
"The Director is right here, please go in."
The receptionist respectfully led the way for Yunli. Seeing this, Yunli didn't suspect a trap and simply pushed the door open and entered.
"Hello, Miss Yun Li. Please, this way."
Just after entering, Yunli noticed the beautiful older sister in front of her. Upon seeing Yunli, the latter's expression was very ordinary, and there was even a hint of disdain in her eyes. Seeing this, Yunli's small face was full of confusion. After taking a seat, she asked directly:
"Do you know me? If not, why are you making that face?"
Hearing this, Yan Xi's expression softened slightly, and she gazed at the girl with curious, charming eyes. "This should be our first meeting. I am Yan Xi, the Director of the Muyun City Ability Bureau."
"Oh, I'm Yunli. You should have heard your people mention me."
Although Yunli didn't know what the other meant, she still answered subconsciously. Hearing the definitive answer, Yan Xi's expression finally became a bit more serious.
She said softly, "My apologies, Miss Yun Li. There might have been a slight misunderstanding just now, because in the past, someone used a disguise to dec— to play a prank on us. So, I actually wanted to verify your identity just now."
It turned out that after being pranked by Sparkle several times... seeing a girl as cute as Yunli this time, Yan Xi had subconsciously wondered if it was another one of Sparkle's tricks. Thus, she used her Supernatural Ability to test her first. In this way, she confirmed that Yunli's identity was not a deception.
Next, after Yan Xi's detailed explanation... Yunli also understood the other party's intention.
'I didn't expect there to be such a Supernatural Ability.'
She didn't forget to secretly curse the other's deviousness in her heart. Although this Director had actively exposed her ability, it was also a disguised warning to herself to be careful with her words later.
'This is why I can't be bothered to deal with these people; everything involves a hundred hidden agendas.'
However, Yunli would not accept threats. She crossed her arms and gazed at the other party with indifferent eyes. And "inadvertently," she released her own powerful aura.
"Hmph, so? What exactly do you want with me?"
Feeling the other's piercing gaze, Yan Xi could not help but break into a cold sweat. Although Yunli's appearance was even cuter than what Captain Chen had described, Yan Xi vaguely sensed a terrifying aura hidden beneath that exterior. She took a light breath and explained calmly:
"Since Miss Yun Li is so straightforward, I won't beat around the bush either. I presume Miss Yun Li is not from this world?"
"Hmm, you've guessed correctly."
Yunli wasn't surprised by this, so she didn't deny it. And seeing the other party admit it so easily... Yan Xi thought that if Yunli wasn't truly as simple as she appeared, then she must have the confidence to protect herself. She continued her questioning.
"I'll state one thing first: we harbor no ill will toward you, Miss Yun Li. However, due to my responsibilities, please briefly clarify your stance."
To be honest, for Yan Xi, asking this question was actually a bit of a gamble. Combining some guesses with her intuition... Yunli was definitely not as simple as she seemed on the surface, and if the former really was an evil person... then this question today might completely spell the end for Yan Xi.
But fortunately...
"I have no intention of interfering with this world. I came here today simply to provide proof for my best friend who was caught up in that incident."
As these words left Yunli's mouth... Yan Xi, who possessed the 'True Words' ability, couldn't help but heave a heavy sigh of relief in her heart. At the same time, she also caught the underlying meaning in Yunli's words.
'If it weren't for the girl named Mo Xin being caught up in it, Yunli might not have cared about the existence of our Ability Bureau at all.'
She had already investigated the information regarding this girl. At the same time, she noticed that Yunli and Mo Xin seemed to have only met recently. Now that Yunli was willing to come for this girl, this friendship at least proved that the other party was not inherently evil.
Yan Xi's tense nerves finally relaxed, and a faint smile of relief appeared on her brow. Just then, the front desk sent another message.
"Director, there is a girl named Mo Xin who says she is Yunli's friend. Should I bring her up?"