Chapter 25: The Mission Begins

Su Ruoxi furrowed her brow slightly as she listened, a glint of contemplation flickering in her eyes.

She rested her chin lightly on her hand, remaining silent for a moment before responding softly, “Well, I suppose you’re right. But if we decide to investigate, we should proceed with caution. We must avoid being too aggressive and risking their hostility. We need to understand the situation without escalating tensions.”

After her words, Su Ruoxi approved Song Yanhua’s plan.

Song Yanhua nodded firmly, his expression serious. “This time, I’ll handle it personally. There won’t be any issues. Please rest assured, I’ll be careful and avoid any unnecessary trouble.”

With that, Song Yanhua turned and left the deputy director’s office.

Back in the office, Su Ruoxi was still gazing at Bai Mengqi’s information, a strange smile on her face. “Ha ha, little one, you finally slipped up. I thought you wouldn’t show up again.”

Song Yanhua walked steadily down the long corridor. As he passed a larger office, he paused, his hand gently gripping the doorknob before pushing the door open with a soft “creak.”

Standing at the doorway, he raised his voice slightly, calling out, “Team Two, we have a mission. Follow me.”

The once-quiet office instantly came to life. Several young men and women quickly gathered their belongings and hurried out. Their attire was ordinary, indistinguishable from any young people on the street, dressed in casual clothes with carelessly styled hair, showing no signs of being anything special.

A man in his early thirties looked surprised, his eyes widening. “Director Song, what kind of mission is this? It’s unusual for you to lead it yourself. Usually, we handle the smaller tasks.”

“That’s right, any mission that requires Director Song’s personal involvement must be serious,” the others chimed in.

As they walked, they casually discussed the mission, speculating about its nature.

Song Yanhua didn’t offer any explanations. Instead, he sent the mission details via his phone to the team members, saying, “Check it out yourselves; I’m not explaining.”

His stride remained determined as he led the way.

The team members quickly checked their phones, their eyes widening in surprise. “Wow, she’s beautiful!” a young woman in her twenties exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with amazement. “Wait, what? Initially assessed as a C-grade warrior or psychic? That can’t be right, can it, Director Song?”

She shook her head in disbelief. In the world of psychics, C-grade abilities were considered top-tier. The fact that this individual wasn’t in the psychic bureau’s records was astonishing.

Usually, the bureau maintained detailed files on all psychics, allowing them to stay informed. But this exception was puzzling.

Song Yanhua’s expression grew serious. He stopped and turned to the group, raising his voice. “Stay alert! We don’t know how the target feels about the bureau. If they’re hostile, we might face a tough battle tonight, and there could be risks to our lives. Everyone must be well-prepared.”

He paused before solemnly announcing, “This mission is classified as extremely dangerous.”

The group fell silent, their earlier casual atmosphere replaced by tension. They followed Song Yanhua, each preparing mentally for the challenging task ahead.

By 9 PM, Bai Mengqi checked the time and begun to emit a soft, radiant white light. The light was gentle yet bright, enveloping her like a delicate veil.

As the light faded, she returned to her true form—a girl with cascading silver hair that shimmered under the light, like a flowing galaxy. Her golden eyes sparkled with mystery, hinting at untold secrets.

This was her true appearance. Her previous black hair and eyes were merely a disguise, used to conceal her true identity in certain situations. Eventually, her form would match that of the Great Immortaless.

Dressed in a simple white bra, she approached her wardrobe, pulling out a pair of classic blue jeans and a black t-shirt with a soft, comfortable texture. She also chose a stylish white jacket with minimalist decorations.

Quickly dressing, she transformed into a vibrant, youthful girl with a hint of comic book charm. Standing there, she exuded energy and vitality, clearly ready for a mission.

During the day, she had taught a group of people a lesson and learned about their boss, Liu Kang, the chairman of Jiang City’s Liu Group. The Liu Group was one of the top ten enterprises in Jiang City, with significant influence.

The Liu Group and the Ziyue Group had been fierce competitors for four years, engaging in intense battles across various business sectors. While they were evenly matched in the first year, the Liu Group had fallen behind in subsequent years, losing ground in almost every area.

In the cutthroat business world, when one company loses the upper hand, others might resort to underhanded tactics. Liu Kang was no exception, hiring numerous killers, from ordinary assassins to psychic ones, to take down competitors.

Over the past three years, he had hired killers at least seven times to target the Ziyue Group. While the first attempt nearly succeeded, the others failed miserably.

Liu Kang’s unethical methods had eliminated many competitors, but this time, he had met his match. Bai Mengqi, who usually wouldn’t interfere, now had a personal stake. Wuyanran was the mother of her children, and Ziye and Su Xiaoshi were the grandparents of her children. She couldn’t allow anyone to harm them. To her, enemies deserved no mercy.

Tonight, she planned to visit the Liu Group to warn Liu Kang, showing him the consequences of further actions. If he didn’t heed the warning, she would disable him, ensuring he couldn’t cause more trouble.

Normally, she would discuss this with Wuyanran, but given her understanding of Wuyanran’s nature, she suspected Wuyanran wouldn’t approve. Bai Mengqi, however, was used to acting independently and didn’t often consider others’ opinions.