Chapter 14 Never Test Me Again

Li Yuanhong's adaptability was indeed impressive. When he was being teleported away, he developed the same idea as Luo Xingyi.

Find an opportunity to knock out this criminal with the ability of instantaneous movement.

Even if he couldn't knock him out with one blow, he could still interfere with the criminal's use of his superpower.

Then, coordinate with the chasing Ji Tianqi to try to successfully capture the criminal who could teleport instantly.

Even if the plan failed, he wouldn't be in any danger himself.

As for how to make Ji Tianqi, who thought he was the criminal, cooperate instead of hindering him, there were plenty of ways to achieve that.

However, plans are beautiful, reality is cruel.

Before he had a chance to act, the superpowered criminal 'rescuing' him administered an injection.

His body stiffened instantly, turning him into a puppet, as the criminal continued to teleport with him.

[???]

[Does he know my identity?]

Li Yuanhong was shocked and began to despair.

Even though within the all-official organization, the Security Administration Bureau, information about superpower users like him was confidential, unlike most of the 'internet celebrity heroes' of the Hero Association, whose information was public.

But it wasn't really hard to find out if one wanted to dig.

Because of the emergence of superpower users, official organizations had upgraded their methods for combating criminal organizations.

Similarly, some criminal organizations had also upgraded their criminal methods and their acquisition of confidential intelligence to some extent.

And because the official organizations also needed to address threats posed by demons, compared to the era before superpowers, criminal organizations had become much more rampant.

In such situations, if this criminal with the ability of instantaneous movement knew his identity, then today he was facing almost certain death.

[Damn it, damn psychopath!]

Li Yuanhong, like all normal people at this moment, couldn't help but complain and even hate Ji Tianqi.

If it hadn't been for Ji Tianqi, how would he have ended up in this situation?

As long as his superpower wasn't restricted by the Genetic Lock, considering the criminal's range of teleportation, the delay of teleportation, and a physique far inferior to his own...

[Ji Tianqi!]

[If you don't get me out of here today, I'll haunt you as a ghost!]

Although that's what he was cursing in his mind, and initially he had seen Ji Tianqi madly chasing after them,

in reality, he didn't believe Ji Tianqi had the ability to rescue him.

For one thing, compared to him and the teleporting criminal, Ji Tianqi's straight-line speed was indeed a bit slow.

On the other hand, he felt that Ji Tianqi, the psychopath, still believed he was the criminal.

Under such circumstances, how could he possibly go all out to rescue him?

[At this point, the captain must have told him about my identity, but can Ji Tianqi even answer the phone?]

Li Yuanhong, not wanting to die like this, still harbored a glimmer of hope.

But then he suddenly thought of a problem.

[Wait! Ji Tianqi is a psychiatric patient, just discharged from the hospital, and it's his first time out, so does he… have a phone???]

…

…

Ji Tianqi indeed didn't have a phone; he only had a headset.

Fortunately, to ensure that Bai Xiuchu could quickly call him back from the Otherworld when he suddenly fell ill, the quality and functions of this headset were quite good.

After all, although Ji Tianqi's speed seemed slow to Li Yuanhong, it was much faster compared to Bai Xiuchu.

If he really did run off during an episode, it would be hard to catch up.

"Ji Tianqi, Ji Tianqi, Ji Tianqi."

The voice sounding in his ear made the fully sprinting Ji Tianqi frown.

"What is it? Just say it once, no need to repeat it so many times every time."

On the other side, Bai Xiuchu, who was tracking in a car, let out a sigh of relief upon hearing this response through the communicator.

No episode, that's good.

But in the next moment, he tensed up again and explained the situation succinctly.

"Li Yuanhong isn't a criminal; he is a Tactical Level Practitioner from the Security Administration Bureau, this is a bait operation, and you need to find a way to cooperate with him to capture the real criminal!"

"Huh?"

Ji Tianqi frowned deeply, finally noticing that something was amiss, and it was on two fronts.

Luo Xingyi's voice came from the headset.

"Ji Tianqi, explain the situation immediately."

But Ji Tianqi didn't respond right away; instead, he started observing closely.

The dual methods of observation using Sight and Qi Mechanism Perception allowed him to ascertain one thing—Li Yuanhong had lost his mobility.

He was definitely willing to trust Bai Xiuchu and Luo Xingyi, so apart from being completely subdued, there was no reason a Tactical Level Practitioner like Li Yuanhong would keep being teleported away with someone.

Even with a Genetic Lock restriction—compared to the heroes of the Hero Association, the superpower users of the Security Administration Bureau were far more professional.

By the time he had confirmed this, Luo Xingyi's querying voice resounded again.

"Ji Tianqi?"

"He can't move, your man, can't move."

An accident had indeed occurred!

Luo Xingyi was extremely shocked and furious, yet he spoke in a calm tone.

"We can track your location, so please ensure the criminal does not have time to harm our people."

"No big issue."

Does that mean there is an issue?

Just as Luo Xingyi was about to say something, he heard a somewhat indifferent question from Ji Tianqi through the communicator.

"Are you guys putting on a show for me today?"

This was the second thing he noticed that was amiss.

Weak shock bombs, abnormal behavior of the hostages, and the most crucial evidence—the fishing operation should not have involved putting an actual, effective genetic lock on Li Yuanhong.

"..."

It was evident that Luo Xingyi was not suited to answer this question, nor was he in the mood to answer it now.

Bai Xiuchu insisted nervously, "No, this is just a fishing operation, only concealed for the sake of operational secrecy."

The tone of Ji Tianqi remained cold.

"I may be a bit mentally ill, but I'm not stupid. I'll ask you again, are you putting on a show for me today?"

"..."

Luo Xingyi became angry, feeling that Ji Tianqi was being overly sensitive.

Moreover, fundamentally, this whole situation was set up to cooperate with Ji Tianqi, to test an incredible idea—making a mentally ill person a hero and, in the future, having Ji Tianqi join the Security Administration Bureau!

Although Ji Tianqi's performance was still not bad, his reaction speed and decisive pursuit after an unexpected appearance, could indeed be described as quite good.

But now?

Luo Xingyi was about to explode but then hesitated.

Knowing that Ji Tianqi was a psychiatric patient, and Ji Tianqi acknowledging that he was somewhat mentally ill, how could he dare to provoke him with words?

[It seems it was discovered after all, I knew it, his mind isn't normal, but it is very normal.]

A certain burden in Bai Xiuchu's heart seemed to vanish all of a sudden, and when she spoke again, much of the tension in her tone was gone.

"Yes, we are putting on a show for you, because we need to know if you can become a true hero."

For about six seconds, no sound came through the communicator.

This made Luo Xingyi unable to resist speaking, although Bai Xiuchu was clutching the communicator, he could snatch it from her.

Just as he was about to act hastily, Ji Tianqi's voice sounded.

"Some things should not be tested. Some things must not be desecrated. Bai Xiuchu, remember, you must tell them, this is the last time!"

"Yes."

As Bai Xiuchu nodded seriously, Luo Xingyi finally erupted.

"What are you being so sensitive about? My people are in danger right now, you..."

"Your people are fine now."

"?"

While Luo Xingyi and Bai Xiuchu were stunned, a burst of static came through the communicator.

It was just like when Ji Tianqi had used a shock bomb while storming the building.

So, did Ji Tianqi use a shock bomb?

But how? The criminal has instantaneous movement. And could a shock bomb affect the criminal's ability for instantaneous movement?

As questions abounded, an excited voice transmitted from the vehicle's Security Administration Bureau's communicator.

"Li Yuanhong has stopped moving!"

Stopping could be a good thing, or it could be a bad thing, just like Schrödinger's cat, no one could be sure until they caught up with Li Yuanhong or until Li Yuanhong responded.

But combining Ji Tianqi's words, Luo Xingyi forced himself to think positively.

Just about to ask for a definite result, Bai Xiuchu's expression became tenser than ever.

The tablet in her hands, showing Ji Tianqi's position marker, began moving at a rate of once per second, two seconds after it had stopped.

"Ji Tianqi saved my people, but was taken away by the criminal who kept instantaneously moving?"

Luo Xingyi asked incredulously, staring at Bai Xiuchu, "Why didn't he knock the criminal out?"

"He..."

Bai Xiuchu suddenly thought of a problem, a problem that wasn't originally considered one but became one due to the circumstances.

Ji Tianqi had immense power, but he wasn't exceptionally skilled in using it.

"Like in the movies, knocking someone unconscious without causing them harm," Bai Xiuchu retorted to Luo Xingyi, "isn't that a bit difficult?"

"..."

Luo Xingyi was dumbfounded.

"Of course, it's very difficult for ordinary people, especially when dealing with power users, because the physical condition of power users, or rather, their ability to withstand blows, is hard to assess.

But... he's a hero, isn't he? Wasn't it said that although his certification is at the Single Soldier Level, he possesses Tactical Level capabilities?"

"He..." Bai Xiuchu regretfully said, "His combat experience is somewhat limited."

Luo Xingyi was shocked.

"Then you still dared to let him out to be a hero?"

"The training, that's to increase his experience."

Hearing this, Luo Xingyi was left speechless.