Chapter 805: Aura of Authority

“So, are you going to the Imperial Capital again?”

Jiangchang City.

Lin Ying’s home amidst the bustle.

Or more precisely, the home for three, still unchanged.

Although the neighborhood seems a bit worn from the outside due to its age, the inside presents a different sight.

The apartment is a three-bedroom, two-living room layout, dominated by light colors, paired with minimalist furniture, spacious and transparent, cozy and clean.

It really feels like home.

And at this moment.

In the living room, on the sofa.

Lin Ying, with her back to Chen Lusi, curled up her pair of stunningly long, straight, and slender white legs, suddenly turned her head and asked.

“Hmm.”

Chen Lusi nodded slightly and replied, “Something might have happened on Ji Xin’s side, although I don’t have to go, but Lin Wan needs to return to school, and I’m afraid I…”

At this point.

He didn’t continue.

Yet Lin Ying knew what he wanted to say, hugged her knees, gently swayed, then whispered, “You dare say it, I’ve never been so embarrassed before my sister in my life.”

Chen Lusi felt a bit embarrassed and could only speed up fixing her ponytail.

“But.”

Lin Ying sensed Chen Lusi’s hastened movements, until they stopped, gently flicked her high ponytail, then turned around: “I don’t regret it, so after you leave, don’t overthink it.”

At this point.

She paused, softly said, “Although I really want to punch you now.”

“Go ahead.”

Chen Lusi exhaled, leaning slightly forward.

Lin Ying’s beautiful eyes looked straight at him, raised her pink fist, “Then close your eyes.”

Chen Lusi closed his eyes.

He could feel Lin Ying moving.

But instead of the expected punch, a soft touch came first.

Chen Lusi opened his eyes again.

“Really wanted to hit you wouldn’t be now, playing out some white season drama in front of my sister is too embarrassing, I’m not a child.”

Lin Ying knelt before him, holding his face, softly said, “I know what I’m doing, always have, so you fool walking in the sunlight again, don’t feel guilty, things have happened, now you’re the dependence of us two sisters, this won’t change no matter what.”

“Hmm.”

Chen Lusi heard and took a deep breath, then softly replied, “I understand.”

“Hmm, I’ll take Lin Wan to school, you can go to the Imperial Capital at ease.”

Lin Ying released her, jumped off the sofa: “But come back safely, inform me of any adventures.”

“Alright.”

“Then I’ll go freshen up… so what exactly is my silly sister doing in the bathroom.”

Lin Ying, hearing a clear answer, immediately slipped into cute slippers and ran to the bathroom.

And after a while.

Their conversation started to sound.

“What are you doing? Is it that you don’t want to go back to school.”

“No…”

“Certainly, you silly.”

“Ah—Sis, I’m wrong.”

“…”

Chen Lusi didn’t know what had happened, but still felt relaxed.

He wasn’t an iron man, nor a battle fanatic.

He could feel tired as well.

And these days, were arguably the most relaxing for him.

All the accumulated fatigue had been swept away.

Click-click-click—

Chen Lusi was somewhat lost in thoughts of recent events.

Suddenly.

The gentle sound of high heels tapping on the floor resounded.

Chen Lusi returned to his senses, wondering why Lin Ying came back so quickly, looking forward… seeing Lin Wan standing before him.

She stood charmingly before Chen Lusi, wearing a light and soft white shirt on top, with a short skirt below, revealing long, shapely legs shimmering faintly.

She rarely wore high heels, probably her sister’s, making her look taller, and simultaneously, due to the heels, the arches of her small, exquisite white feet formed a nice curve.

“…”

Looking at the blend of youth and maturity, tinged with a bit of shyness, he asked Lin Wan, “What are you doing?”

“A gift for brother-in-law before departure.”

Lin Wan, hearing this, blushed a bit, then took a step forward, boldly showed: “Because I could tell brother-in-law truly likes thighs…”

Chen Lusi paused momentarily, then directly stood up from the sofa, walked up to Lin Wan.

Lin Wan, seeing the towering Chen Lusi stop before her, instinctively shrank her neck, but didn’t retreat, instead softly said, “It’s not okay, sis says body…”

Chen Lusi didn’t speak, just gently hugged her.

“Okay then.”

Due to being embraced, Lin Wan’s white feet were forced onto tiptoe.

She paused, then changed the topic softly, “Maybe not listening to sister is okay…”

“Thank you.”

Chen Lusi heard her, smiled, hugging her warm, soft fragrant body, resting his chin on her head, gently swaying: “Very beautiful.”

…

“I’ll be back next week…”

About two hours later.

At the door.

Lin Wan changed back into jeans and a T-shirt, looking full of energy.

Both her face and body were top-tier beautiful girl material.

And this youthful girl overflowing with vibrancy, said these words with a hint of anticipation.

To be honest.

It’s really hard to refuse.

Chen Lusi instinctively nodded.

Lin Wan saw Chen Lusi nod, immediately flashed a captivating smile, turned to her sister.

Lin Ying rolled her eyes, then grabbed her hand: “Haven’t gone to school, already thinking of vacation, focus.”

“Eh…”

“Let’s go, stop staring at your brother-in-law.”

“Eh…”

“…”

Lin Wan was forcibly taken away.

While pulling her sister along, Lin Ying turned back: “I’ll take her to school, keep an eye on her for a few days, let her focus, then go find you.”

“Hmm.”

Chen Lusi nodded: “If anything happens, use the talisman to summon me.”

Lin Ying nodded: “Okay, don’t worry.”

Lin Wan seemed to hear this for the first time and asked puzzled: “Sister… what do you mean by watching over me for a few days?”

“After what happened, it’s to prevent your mind from wandering aimlessly.”

“Eh? No need…”

“Then what were you just doing? I know you better than you do. Even with your brother-in-law, you need to take responsibility for your future, so next you’ll focus. If you don’t focus, I won’t leave.”

“Ah?”

“…”

The two sisters talked as they left.

Chen Lusi watched them leave until they completely disappeared from view before retracting her gaze, looking forward.

Outside.

The weather was just right.

She relaxed for a moment and even felt… everything was fine.

“…”

Chen Lusi probably basked in it for a minute before snapping out of it, shaking her head.

The world hasn’t changed, only I have.

Perhaps this trip to the Imperial Capital… might have something terrible happening again.

Thinking of this.

Chen Lusi also put away the unnecessary emotions, then thought a bit and changed into another outfit, looking in the direction of the Imperial Capital and raised her hand.

…

Celestial Strategy Mansion.

There hasn’t been anything urgent lately.

However.

This doesn’t mean that Celestial Strategy Mansion is peaceful.

Although not many experienced firsthand, the major events of this time are closely related to each Celestial Strategy Mansion member.

No wall is airtight.

Moreover, the commotion about a while ago was so huge.

In some sense, even Celestial Strategy Mansion was the organization most deeply affected.

After all, godslayer.

Emperor Shi.

So.

When Chen Lusi reappeared in view, almost all Celestial Strategy Mansion members abruptly stopped their actions.

Chen Lusi noticed their gaze; those residual thoughts left by the two sisters instantly vanished.

And until the elevator doors shut, he seemed to still sense the gaze of ordinary members.

Perhaps Xia Yue was like this back then.

Chen Lusi looked at the closed elevator doors… suddenly felt sentimental.

When you accomplish one impossible feat after another, when many regard you as a savior of sorts.

At that time.

It might not just be Celestial Strategy Mansion’s Celestial Strategy so simple, but become some symbol.

And a symbol cannot be tainted by any dust.

Xia Yue, from beginning to end never let his symbol be sullied.

He perhaps… wasn’t relaxed either.

And now, it’s his turn.

Chen Lusi thought of the gaze of those ordinary members and lightly shook his head.

Ding—

At this moment.

The elevator door opened.

Chen Lusi looked outside the elevator, then… walked out once more.

Though he wouldn’t let it be sullied either.

But he isn’t Xia Yue.

He absolutely wouldn’t leave the two sisters behind.

“Ah… you’re here.”

Chen Lusi had just walked out.

Ran into Shanli coming out of another elevator.

Shanli saw Chen Lusi, let out a brief gasp, instinctively wanted to retreat, seemingly… afraid.

But quickly, she steadied herself, swiftly restrained her emotions, maintained an expressionless face as she greeted.

“Hmm.”

Chen Lusi didn’t notice anything wrong, followed her towards Ji Xin’s office, while asking: “So what’s happening on Buddhism’s side?”

“…Many small moves, but it’s unclear what they intend to do.”

Shanli held files in her arms, discreetly distanced herself from Chen Lusi, while gently shaking her head: “However, do you still remember Zen Master Huizhao at Jiming Temple?”

“Hmm.”

Chen Lusi nodded.

Shanli stopped walking, gently knocked on the door, then waited for Ji Xin inside to say ‘come in’ before pushing open the door: “He proposed to meet you, Ji Xin just planned to send you over, and he proactively proposed to meet you first.”

Chen Lusi curiously asked: “Meet me? Why, did he give a reason?”

“Probably sensed we plan to act against them.”

This time.

The answer wasn’t from Shanli.

But Ji Xin.

She closed the files in her hand, looked up at Chen Lusi at the door, and softly said: “Buddhism’s inheritance is more orderly and complete than Daoism’s. Unlike the interrupted Daoist Lineage, their Buddhist Sect’s Authority Ability and certain Esoteric Buddhism techniques are preserved, after the Roman Catholic Church’s gods were slain, they definitely sensed something.

Because just now, direct heirs from several ancient temples all went to Jiming Temple.”

“…Waiting for me?”

Chen Lusi although didn’t know which ancient temples specifically, still heard out that this matter shouldn’t be small.

“Most likely.”

Ji Xin nodded: “As for whether the aim is negotiation or threat, it’s not clear.”

“So now…”

Chen Lusi thought a moment, was about to continue speaking.

Ji Xin looked at Chen Lusi, suddenly spoke interrupting: “Take care of your health.”

Chen Lusi froze: “Hmm?”

“The demeanor you’re unconsciously exuding now is too oppressive.”

Ji Xin looked at Chen Lusi’s sharply-contoured face: “Now any Advanced Empowerer standing before you… would tremble, not long ago you were able to fully control and be like an ordinary person, so now this situation is entirely abnormal, those close to you might not notice, after all they’re people you absolutely don’t wish to harm.

But it’s different for others, they’ll feel suffocated.

Such as me and Shanli.

Considering this short amount of time, you’ve undergone such a huge change, there’s only one possibility, you’ve had moments of extreme agitation and loss of control, lasting not short durations, making you forget to control your own force, and those extremely agitated and uncontrollable moments…”

“Alright.”

Chen Lusi looked at Ji Xin’s expressionless face, somewhat embarrassedly raised his hand: “You don’t have to say anymore.”

At the same time, began to control the aura around him.