Chapter 200: A Genius Like No Other

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Chapter 200: A Genius Like No Other "Why do you need women's stockings?" Zhao Ying blinked in confusion. Next to her, Xiang Xiaoyuan perked up her ears, eyes wide with curiosity. "Ahem, why ask so many questions? Fine, I’ll tell you. I need them for comprehending the Dao! You wouldn’t understand the details, just get them for me." The call ended. Zhao Ying and Xiang Xiaoyuan exchanged glances. "What the hell? Comprehending the Dao with stockings?" "Never heard of that before." Xiang Xiaoyuan shook her head. "But since the Governor needs them, we’ll just buy them. The world is vast and full of strange things. Haven’t we seen all sorts of Revived Ones? Compared to some of them, using stockings for enlightenment is nothing." "Good point." Zhao Ying shivered slightly, suddenly remembering a Revived One they had dealt with last year. That person called himself Super Poop Man. She had no desire to recall what his actual ability was. Meanwhile, Chen Huai’an was waiting for his cultivation resources when two visitors arrived outside Containment Chamber 0. He recognized them both—Elder Li and Lin Lingling, who had just been discharged after her recovery. Lin Lingling’s eyes were red, as if she had only just learned about Luo Haisheng’s death. Elder Li’s expression remained mostly unchanged. As a seasoned Demon Slayer, he had long grown accustomed to life and death. However, when Chen Huai’an looked into his eyes, he could see a deeply buried sorrow. "Long time no see, Elder Li… and Triple Egg." "Bearded Uncle is dead." Lin Lingling sniffled, wiping her eyes with the back of her hand. "Governor Chen, Zhao Ying has already informed us about what happened. Thank you for slaying the Corpse King, Di Jiang. If not for you, C-Province would have been doomed." Elder Li patted Lin Lingling’s head and forced a small smile. "As Demon Slayers, sacrifice is inevitable. Don’t cry, girl… This was Old Luo’s choice, and it was what he would have wanted." Searᴄh the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Huai’an didn’t know what to say. One was Luo Haisheng’s comrade-in-arms. The other was a junior he had valued deeply. Compared to Zhao Ying and Xiang Xiaoyuan, these two had a much deeper connection to Luo Haisheng. His emotions right now were probably similar to someone who had received a life-saving organ donation—grateful yet burdened with guilt. "What’s the current state of the Demon Slayer Bureau in Tianfu District? Any new recruits?" "Yes, more than before. I was originally the Deputy Director of the Tianfu District Bureau, but now I’ve taken over as Director. Don’t worry, Old Luo was lazy and dumped most of the management on me anyway." He pushed Lin Lingling a few steps closer to Chen Huai’an and sighed. "It’d be a waste for this girl to stay under my wing, so I shamelessly brought her to you." Chen Huai’an smiled bitterly and rubbed his nose. "Elder Li, you don’t have to be so formal with me. Just call me like you used to. I only became Governor because I was forced into it. Honestly, I had zero interest in the position. If not for—Ahem, never mind." He nearly exposed his greedy nature. He quickly changed the subject. "So, about Lin Lingling…?" Before he could finish, Chen Huai’an noticed something unusual. Lin Lingling was radiating a sharp, unstoppable aura. It was completely natural, flowing from within her—something she had never possessed before. "She might have awakened a Spiritual Root." Elder Li glanced at Lin Lingling, who was staring down at her toes. "The concept of Spiritual Roots comes from Kunlun Immortal Palace. It’s said that people with Spiritual Roots resonate with specific elements. "For example, someone with a Fire Spiritual Root can control fire and remain unharmed even in an inferno. "This girl can resonate with guns. I also heard that General-rank Wang Jingshan from the Wang family resonates with blades, confirming he has a Blade Spiritual Root. So, I figured Lin Lingling might be the same." "Is that so?" Chen Huai’an narrowed his eyes. This wasn’t a simple matter. If Lin Lingling really had a Gun Spiritual Root, she was definitely worth nurturing. Without hesitation, he reached out and yanked the Shrimp Salary King—who had been hammered into the alloy wall by the Nine-Turn Spirit Orchid—out and tossed it at Lin Lingling’s feet. "Try resonating with this gun." Dragon Sniper: "???" Lin Lingling: "…" "Governor Chen, that’s not the kind of gun she resonates with." Elder Li coughed. "Oh!" Chen Huai’an quickly reacted and extended a hand toward Lin Lingling. "Here, give me your hand. I’ll check your potential. Stay still—if you resist, I’ll suplex you on the spot." Since there was no long gun nearby, he decided to directly inspect her inner state. As a mere Qi Refinement cultivator, he couldn’t freely scan others. He needed Triple Egg’s cooperation. Lin Lingling hesitated, then placed her hand in his palm. The glass door beside them reflected the redness creeping up her ears. "Don’t resist! I’m going in." Chen Huai’an’s divine sense entered Lin Lingling’s body. Deep in her Spiritual Sea, he immediately saw an oversized, extravagantly designed long gun wrapped in fire serpents, exuding immense power. The fire serpents on the gun reacted aggressively to his divine sense, preparing to attack. To avoid harming Lin Lingling, Chen Huai’an didn’t provoke them and swiftly withdrew. "Governor Chen, how is it?" Elder Li rubbed his hands in anticipation. Lin Lingling also stared at him, holding her breath. The air around them seemed to fall silent. "Well… it's not bad." Chen Huai’an’s eye twitched. Internally, he was burning with jealousy. Outwardly, he maintained an indifferent, unimpressed demeanor. Damn it. Why?! How?! That old Wang geezer having a Blade Spiritual Root was one thing. But Lin Lingling, that silly little fool, was even more outrageous— A pure Gun Spiritual Root combined with a pure Fire Spiritual Root. Even in the Cangyun Realm, she’d be considered a peerless prodigy! Weapon Spiritual Roots were already rare. Combined with a single-element Spiritual Root, the two could perfectly complement each other. Despite his frustration, Chen Huai’an still reported truthfully, "Lin Lingling has a pure Gun Spiritual Root and a pure Fire Spiritual Root. Among ordinary people, she’s a rare genius… though compared to me, she’s still a little lacking." "I actually have a Spiritual Root? Sweet! Awesome!!" Lin Lingling pointed at herself, mouth forming an "O" shape. "Yes, you do." Chen Huai’an forced a tired smile. "Then… what about you?" Lin Lingling looked at him eagerly. Since he claimed she was still lacking, his Spiritual Root had to be even stronger, right? She really wanted to know~ "Me?" Chen Huai’an fell silent for a moment. Then, he took a deep breath, placed his hands on his hips, and burst into laughter. "Hahaha! I possess the ultimate Spiritual Roots—gold, wood, water, fire, earth, lightning, ice, wind, poison, sun! Swords, spears, axes, staves, bows, whips, hammers, fists, palms… I am a one-in-ten-million Full Spiritual Root wielder!" Under Lin Lingling and Elder Li’s shocked and admiring gazes, Chen Huai’an’s ears turned slightly red. He waved his hand lightly, turned around, and left them with a profound and mysterious back view. His voice echoed through the room, deliberately lowered: "Ahem, keep this a secret! A genius like me might attract the attention of evil cultivators!"

Chapter 200: A Genius Like No Other

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