Whoosh!!!
In an instant, the Cat Girl felt golden light burst before her eyes as Cipher's figure transformed into a streak of golden lightning that tore through the air. There was no time to see clearly or make any reaction.
In the next second, her vision blurred, and the scene before her eyes completely changed in the blink of an eye. When she opened her eyes again, she was actually in a strange place. The azure sky was particularly striking at this moment.
I've been teleported...
However, before the Cat Girl could think further, a violent wave of dizziness surged to her head, and her stomach began to churn. She staggered a few steps, her back slamming hard against a cold tiled wall. Her legs gave way, and she collapsed to her knees with a "thud," her hands bracing firmly against the ground to barely steady herself.
After a long while, the churning gradually subsided. She let out a long breath, her tail drooping limply behind her.
While her mind was still dazed, Cipher's teasing voice rang out.
"Eh? You look so small and frail, but your physical fitness is quite good! You're only feeling slightly uncomfortable instead of throwing up! By first-time standards, I really underestimated you."
This was indeed the truth. Although Cipher had never used the Divine Speed Power to carry someone before, this feeling was probably no better than being pushed along outside the cabin of a flying airplane. Or perhaps it was like motion sickness.
As for what it actually felt like, Cipher hadn't experienced it herself, so how could she know?
However, these words sounded like a blatant insult to the Cat Girl. Her meager pride was ignited in a flash; like her tail had been stepped on, it stood straight up instantly.
Then, she braced herself with one hand, her fingertips turning white from the effort. Though her legs shook like leaves, she gritted her teeth and straightened her back inch by inch.
"What are you saying! I just took a little spill; a small scene like this is nothing... Ugh!"
"Why such a big reaction? I wasn't laughing at you. You're acting tough now, little cat?"
Cipher raised an eyebrow with a strange expression, her gaze scanning the Cat Girl's stubborn yet pathetic face. She couldn't understand where this sudden competitive spirit came from.
At this moment, the tips of the Cat Girl's ears turned red, but she finally gave in and squatted back down on the ground. She felt relieved that she hadn't vomited on the spot.
Cipher shook her head, and just as she was about to ask something else, a phone ringtone suddenly rang out. Looking closely, wasn't this a call from her Little Landlady?
Curious about why the other party was looking for her, Cipher answered the call directly.
"Hello, Little Princess, why did you suddenly think to call me today? Could it be that you miss your big sister?"
The person on the other end ignored Cipher's teasing and made a serious request.
"Sister Cipher, you should still be at home, right! My friend's aunt is in danger! We can't rush back quickly right now, please help me!"
Cipher: (｀Δ´)?
Cipher was stunned by the words. At the same time, she immediately recalled the figures hiding in the shadows around the Villa earlier. Although they were well-hidden, they were still too green to play hide-and-seek in front of Cipher.
Cipher initially thought their target was also this "Cat Phantom Thief" in front of her. Now it seemed their target was actually the Director of the Supernatural Ability Bureau.
Are these people just bold, or do they have another motive?
While Cipher was sorting out her thoughts, an urgent voice came from the phone.
"Please, Sister Cipher. Based on the last incident, I guessed that your strength is definitely not weak. I don't ask you to repel the enemies, I just hope you can help buy a little time!"
"Please, as long as you're willing to help! From now on, no matter what you want to do to me, sister, I will be obedient and never complain again!"
Hearing the urgent tone on the other end, Cipher snapped back to her senses and then spoke seriously.
"Alright, alright, This Cat isn't some villain, but remember to settle the bill afterward!"
"That's great, thank you so much, Sister Cipher! The reward afterward will definitely not disappoint you!"
As Cipher hung up the phone expressionlessly, the matter was settled. After all, hearing the little girl's urgent tone, Cipher ultimately couldn't bear it.
"Consider this compensation for bullying you yesterday."
As for the reward she mentioned? It felt like this girl wasn't even as wealthy as herself. Cipher's words were just to give the girl some peace of mind.
Thinking this, Cipher slowly put away her phone and turned her gaze in one direction.
However, it seems Director Liu is having a hard time over there, since this girl even came to me for help. She's probably at the end of her rope.
As Cipher thought this, an explosion suddenly sounded in the distance. A moment later, although not obvious, black smoke could indeed be faintly seen rising.
This scene made the Cat Girl, who had just escaped, feel bewildered.
"Are they... suddenly fighting among themselves?"
One second they were working together to corner her, and the next they were fighting each other?
Cipher didn't explain much. She just gave a casual reminder.
"Be careful on your own from now on. This Cat has somewhere to go."
With that, Cipher instantly vanished from the Cat Girl's sight. The latter could only swallow the words she hadn't had time to say.
Before leaving, she took one last glance in the direction Cipher had gone, her tail unconsciously sweeping across the ground.
"Sister Cipher, be careful..."
Then she left without looking back. Her agile figure moved freely through the Villa complex, and she soon disappeared from sight.
If Cipher were still there, she would probably be even more curious about why the other party even knew her name.
Rumble!!!
Another explosion occurred, and several figures were blown away. Some were even killed on the spot.
"Damn it!"
Seeing this, Liu Yunshuang's face turned cold, but she was already unable to look after herself at this moment.
Sure enough, in the next instant, the shadow behind her writhed violently like a living creature. Liu Yunshuang's pupils shrank, and her body sprang up like a coil, rolling away to avoid a fatal blow.
Chii—
The cold light of a dagger darted out from the shadow, but she dodged it with a sidestep the moment it touched her skin. It only left a shallow scratch, without even a drop of blood seeping out. It posed no real threat.
At the same time, another figure seized the opportunity to pounce, the wind from his fist carrying the sound of breaking air as it smashed hard toward Liu Yunshuang's chest.
Liu Yunshuang instinctively crossed her arms to block, but was still left with numb arms from the violent force.
Bang!!!
After a dull thud, Liu Yunshuang flew backward like a broken kite, smashing through three concrete walls in succession and creating a huge hole in the Villa before being barely stopped by a pile of furniture.
Seeing this, the man's lips curled into a contemptuous arc as he sneered.
"Tch, and I thought the Director of the Supernatural Ability Bureau would be strong. Turns out... she's just mediocre."
"If you could do what she does without a Supernatural Ability and then mock her, perhaps I would think more highly of you."
In the shadows, the woman who had attacked with the dagger happened to hear these words and spoke with blunt sarcasm.
Hearing this, the man felt he had lost face. He glared fiercely at the woman.
"Bitch, don't forget whose side you're on!"
However, Jiang Qingning[1] gave a disdainful smile.
"I'm just telling the truth. Of course, if you have an objection, I don't mind going 1v1 with her."
Feeling her provocative gaze, although the man was dissatisfied, he could only swallow his pride. After all, in terms of frontal strength, he might be able to win against her. But if it came to playing dirty, he had no chance.
[1] The assassin woman that went to the cultivation world with Acheron.