Chapter 4 Returning after Transmigration

Ji Tianqi's transformation stopped.

But everyone was still holding their breath, worried about affecting Ji Tianqi, who was in the 'Otherworld'.

After all, Bai Xiuchu's voice had indeed had a material impact on Ji Tianqi.

Seeing that Ji Tianqi did not show any signs of 'Returning after Transmigration,' the head of the research group suddenly bit his teeth.

"Little Wang, you go and talk to him," he said.

The young doctor who was heartbroken over the intimate interactions between Bai Xiuchu and Ji Tianqi was taken aback when called upon, and stammered, "Huh?"

"We must know whether only Bai Xiuchu can affect him, or if his illness has gotten worse, or even if... he's not sick at all!"

The group leader's statement wasn't entirely clear, but Little Wang and the others could comprehend the implications.

The main points were twofold: whether sounds from the outside world could influence Ji Tianqi, and whether Ji Tianqi was actually a mental patient.

The former is easy to understand, but as for the latter...

Although Ji Tianqi seemed to be a mental patient, and his sudden increase in strength was such that people couldn't help but cry out 'madman,' he might not be one if he could continue to grow stronger.

This could instead be a special kind of superpower.

How special it was, or whether it was mental illness, would depend on how powerful he could become.

Little Wang hesitated slightly because, based on the energy value changes he had just witnessed, he could determine that Ji Tianqi had risen from Single Soldier Level to tactical level.

If Ji Tianqi had a good way to use these suddenly increased powers, had skill in their usage, and if his recovery speed after their use was also very fast,

He might even have the chance to be classified as a Battle-level powerhouse.

Faced with such a dangerous individual, who was not wearing a Genetic Lock, he did indeed feel somewhat hesitant.

"What are you afraid of? Ji Tianqi has never hurt anyone, at most causing some property damage and financial loss," someone assured.

"But that was before, when he wasn't this strong," another pointed out.

"You!" the group leader said in frustration, but seeing that they couldn't miss this opportunity, he called out again, "Xiao Wu, your turn!"

"Okay!" Xiao Wu replied, with more courage. He carefully approached Ji Tianqi, imitated Bai Xiuchu's manner, and leaned in close to Ji Tianqi who was still closing his eyes.

"Ji Tianqi, Ji Tianqi," he called out.

After repeating his name twice, he suddenly paused, then turned back to look at the others, spreading his hands and signaling with his eyes and mouth movements—What do I say to him?

"..."

Bai Xiuchu spoke out nervously, "Tell him that he..."

"Don't speak," the group leader interrupted directly, "Tell him that there's a sword in front of him, a treasured Longsword that can cut through iron like mud."

Bai Xiuchu obediently shut her mouth, understanding the intention of the group leader.

The response from the security personnel nearby was swift; they immediately took out a modernly crafted, retro Longsword from a safe on the side of the training field.

Gauging by the energy value within Ji Tianqi at that moment, it was indeed possible to achieve such a feat with it.

The Longsword was placed five meters in front of Ji Tianqi, and only then did Xiao Wu continue to speak into Ji Tianqi's ear.

"Ji Tianqi, there is a treasured Longsword in front of you that can cut iron as if it were mud," he said.

Although this experimental approach was somewhat unrigorous, they were already at their wit's end.

So, when Ji Tianqi had no response, even after he opened his eyes and stood up, the people did not become too disappointed, because there was still hope.

"Bai Xiuchu, your turn," someone said.

"Okay," she agreed.

Bai Xiuchu stepped forward and whispered the same words into Ji Tianqi's ear, including repeating his name three times.

To everyone's amazement, Ji Tianqi indeed behaved as if he had heard her, walking a few steps forward, and then a few steps left and right, covering a distance of several dozen meters back and forth before picking up the Longsword.

Then he spoke politely, "Thank you, senior, for the treasured sword. I will use this sword to kill Niu Chunqiu."

"..."

The scene elicited various thoughts in everyone's minds, but in essence, their realization was the same.

"He really is still a madman," they concluded.

The group leader sighed, "Because this sword was not obtained in the Otherworld."

"To be precise," an expert commented, "his superpower is the same as before; it's certain that it's not a Crossing to the Otherworld."

"If that's the case, then what exactly is his superpower?" someone queried.

"Still physical enhancement and Energy Release, because so far, he has not shown any new superpower symptoms," was the reply.

"How do we explain the sudden surge in his Energy value just now?" someone asked.

"There's no explanation, superpowers often don't make sense like that. Some people awaken at Single Soldier Level, some at strategic level, and others at Historical Level or Legendary." the discussion continued.

"Indeed, and superpower users often experience breakthroughs in battle, or when emotions are intensely turbulent..." the group talked on.

The research group's discussion gradually grew louder, as they realized that Ji Tianqi was not being affected by their voices.

Instead, he stood there, holding the treasured sword, as if he was listening to something.

This made the research group members puzzled once more.

"If it's just an increase in Energy level, we can explain it with the abnormality and unreasonableness of superpower users. Then, how do we explain the fact that he seems to be listening to advice from a sage of the Otherworld?" one of them wondered aloud.

"Are there truly peerless sages? Not only capable of Transmitting power but also able to enlighten him?" another asked.

"That's not important. After all, he himself said the name is Niu Chunqiu. It's not a character name from a novel, and the Martial Arts skills don't have the same names either," someone retorted.

"We can't yet confirm whether the information he hears in the Otherworld will benefit his Martial Arts," another remarked.

"Martial Arts?"

"Cough, I mean, regarding the usage methods and techniques of his Superpower," someone clarified.

"And if there is indeed a beneficial effect, then how do we explain that?" the query came.

"...How would I know, I'm not mentally ill!"

"How about we wait for him to come back from his crossing, that is, till he's back to normal, and then directly ask him?"

Thinking of Ji Tianqi returning after transmigration, which meant he wasn't having an episode, and was almost indistinguishable from a normal person, and also especially keen on discussing and testing martial arts, they breathed a little easier.

Such cooperative and yet abnormal humans were truly rare.

"Should we interrupt him, put a Genetic Lock on him, and make him come back directly?"

"Are you crazy? Last time we tried to force a Genetic Lock on him, he started running. If we try to force it now, he might really hurt our people, right?"

"So we just wait?"

"Let's wait. He's been crossing for fifteen days this time. Cough, I mean, he's been having an episode for fifteen days, so he should be coming back soon."

"But he wasn't this powerful before, and this time he also has a main mission, to kill Niu Chunqiu to avenge You Yazi or Wu Yazi. It could take a long time for him to cross. Cough, I mean, for the episode to last a long time."

During the discussion, everyone's gaze focused on Bai Xiuchu.

After pondering for a while, the head of the research group said softly, "Could you try telling Ji Tianqi that our world needs his help, and ask him to try to cross back?"

"Ah?" Bai Xiuchu was startled. "Is that even possible?"

"It hasn't been possible before, but if you can really talk to him while he's having an episode, maybe it could work."

After saying this, the head of the group emphasized, "You have to be careful not to tell him he's having an episode, but tell him he's crossing. He's gotten stronger now, and who knows, he might become even stronger for no reason later on, so let's not provoke him."

Stronger for no reason?

Bai Xiuchu thought about the 'adventures' she had looked up in recent days, and her heart suddenly warmed.

If Ji Tianqi could really become stronger based on these 'adventures,' like he did today, then this man would be invincible.

After all, martial arts novels and their related movies and TV shows are all created by humans.

Not to mention creating random adventures according to Ji Tianqi's needs and setting them up, just the existing ones were powerful enough.

"Okay."

After responding, Bai Xiuchu moved closer to Ji Tianqi again and murmured in his ear, "Ji Tianqi, Ji Tianqi, Ji Tianqi, our world needs your help, can you come back first?"

However, Ji Tianqi had no reaction and continued to listen attentively, occasionally voicing some questions that nobody understood.

For instance, the content of the so-called Nine Yang Skill.

These questions were all recorded for future verification; everyone was actually quite excited about the martial arts Ji Tianqi had acquired in the Otherworldly realm, or the ones he had imagined while having an episode, which might really be possible to cultivate.

If that were the case, ordinary people could also have extraordinary abilities.

When Superpower Users aren't just a tiny minority anymore, the world might become more peaceful and stable.

Of course, it might also become more chaotic.

But these weren't their concerns; they only needed to focus on the issues at hand.

Like whether Bai Xiuchu could actually 'call back' Ji Tianqi or not.

"Mention something specific."

After a brief moment of thought, the head reminded her out loud.

"Just say we have a Superpower User criminal that we can't capture using force. His martial arts are useful and could prevent injuries and property loss."

The head added a couple more sentences.

"Ji Tianqi has the desire to become a superhero, and his initial medical record, which identified him as mentally ill, mentions his so-called Crossing Superpower...

It's nothing but the fantasy of a mentally ill person who dreams of being a superhero and refuses to accept being ordinary and weak."

Bai Xiuchu didn't ask what they would do if Ji Tianqi really did come back and there was no Superpower User criminal.

Because some things are more urgent than others.

However, Ji Tianqi's 'desire' to become a superhero made her eyes light up.

She called out to Ji Tianqi again by his ear, this time even more sincerely.

"Ji Tianqi, Ji Tianqi, Ji Tianqi, we have a Superpower User criminal, we need you..."

After she finished speaking, Little Wang couldn't help asking, "Why do you need to call out three times?"

"Last time, calling three times worked, so I called three times. It's just six more words, no big deal."

Bai Xiuchu responded absentmindedly, her bright beautiful eyes looking at Ji Tianqi as if she were staring at a first love.

The others felt much the same.

Suddenly, Ji Tianqi's expression turned sorrowful.

"Senior!"

People guessed that Ji Tianqi had come across a master, who after imparting his teachings and solving doubts, had passed away.

Ji Tianqi's expression turned resolute, and he moved rapidly, flashing from place to place in a ghost-like manner, causing everyone to grow tense.

Security personnel gripped their weapons tightly.

"Did Niu Chunqiu escape?"

After roaring in anger, Ji Tianqi stopped, looking hesitant, then said, "Senior, I have some matters to take care of, once I'm done I will come back to hunt down Niu Chunqiu. Rest assured, I will return."

Then, Ji Tianqi started darting around again, his speed so fast that it was difficult for onlookers to keep up.

Before long, Ji Tianqi looked around blankly, seemingly to confirm there were no others around.

Then, his eyes cleared.

"I'm back."

He looked at everyone and finally rested his gaze on Bai Xiuchu.

"Where's the Superpower User criminal you mentioned?"

"..."

Bai Xiuchu was momentarily puzzled when the head hurriedly spoke up.

"Quick, get in touch with your colleagues at the Security Administration Bureau and say that Ji Tianqi is back and can help."

"Ah? Oh, okay."