Starforce Warriors

Li Xiaofei quickly learned that Energy Spores were crystallized forms of law energy, forcibly compressed and sealed by mighty beings. These spores possessed dispersive properties. Once released through special means, they would spread at incredible speed, drifting with the wind across the world. They would completely alter the world's balance of laws.

This reminded Li Xiaofei of the Night of Blood that had once occurred on his own Earth. Looking back now, the bloodline radiance from that night had, in fact, also been a type of Energy Spore. When absorbed by certain individuals, these Energy Spores had granted them incredibly powerful Martial Arts bloodlines.

Unfortunately, he had no idea who the Chief Evolution Officer of his Earth had been. It was likely that they likely weren't very reliable. As a result, his Earth remained in a state of evolutionary failure to this day and continued to suffer sabotage at the hands of Eden.

If things continued this way, it would probably follow the same doomed path as the Earth where Liu Diqiu resided. If things didn't turn around the end would be a complete reset and archival sealing by Chongque City.

Since Li Xiaofei had chosen the Superpowers evolutionary path, he was escorted by the beautiful female staff officer to the heavily guarded Spore Chamber. Following protocol and after verifying his identity, he finally received a batch of Energy Spores with a potency of twelve units.

"Lord Li, you must remember, Energy Spores are of utmost importance and must not be lost or damaged," the female staff officer, Guli Reza, reminded him with an unusually serious expression. "Since you're carrying something so valuable, many people will target you. You must not let your guard down. If the Energy Spores are lost, it would be a serious crime."

Li Xiaofei nodded. He had already stored all the Energy Spores in the Secret Time Pavilion. Once everything was settled according to procedure, Li Xiaofei was supposed to return to Earth No. 1818 and begin his assigned duties.

However, before he left, Director Hu Shuo found Li Xiaofei and told him that a very important person wanted to meet him.

Another important figure?Li Xiaofei couldn't help but feel like this scene was strangely familiar.

So, Director Hu Shuo led Li Xiaofei to this so-called important person at a restaurant just outside the Military Division. And indeed, the person was truly a major figure.

It was Zhou Chenglong, the Head of the Inner Division. He was accompanied by his wife, Lin Yi. The Division Head held the most authority in Chongque City beneath the City Lord

One rank below the sovereign, yet above all others. To someone like Zhou Chenglong, a top-tier noble, even Li Xiaofei's titles as Council Member and Chief Evolution Officer were hardly worth mentioning. But today's meeting clearly carried a different meaning.

It told Li Xiaofei that the power backing Hu Shuo was none other than this Division Head. This was Hu Shuo's indirect way of showing Li Xiaofei the strength of the faction he represented.

It was also an unusual gesture for Zhou Chenglong. It was an opportunity extended to Li Xiaofei, a public acknowledgement that he was now considered one of their own. For many nobles in Chongque City, receiving such recognition was akin to soaring straight to the top. They would have been overwhelmed and would struggle to form coherent sentences.

So, was Li Xiaofei moved? He was. But not because he met Zhou Chenglong. It was because he saw Lin Yi. Once hailed as the most beautiful woman in Chongque City, Lin Yi, even at over two hundred years old, had not lost a trace of her youthful appearance. On the contrary, the passage of time had only enhanced her beauty, gracing her with a refined elegance shaped by the years.

Her beauty was otherworldly, extraordinary, and utterly unique. Even though Li Xiaofei had seen many beautiful women, he still felt an almost painful shock at the sight of Lin Yi. It was as if his eyes were stung by a sudden, blinding sunlight.

Her beauty was like a weapon that could wound a person. Of course, the reason Li Xiaofei was stirred upon seeing Lin Yi wasn't merely because of her beauty. It was because he knew this woman's identity was... complicated.

She was the wife of Zhou Chenglong, the Head of the Inner Division. But she had an affair with the City Lord, Song Jinglun, and even bore a son, Zhou Yifei. Even more outrageous, she was also involved with the Head of the Commerce Division. But most outrageous of all, this woman was a spy from Eden.

Damn.

Li Xiaofei felt the whole thing was absurd. A woman who had the City Lord and two of the most powerful Division Heads wrapped around her finger, and yet turned out to be part of the most forbidden, terrifying organization. She had practically turned Chongque City into a sieve that was ripe for infiltration.

Li Xiaofei couldn't help but steal a few more glances at Lin Yi. But her eyes never once landed on him, not even for a second. She was clearly impatient. It seemed she was impatient to leave, and irritated about meeting with someone so lowly and insignificant.

Zhou Chenglong smiled and gently tried to soothe his wife. Then he nodded at Hu Shuo and turned to leave. Li Xiaofei watched the two of them as they walked away.

Smack.

Hu Shuo slapped the back of Li Xiaofei's neck and said, "Still staring? Keep staring and your eyes might fall out."

Li Xiaofei chuckled and said, "I was looking at Lord Zhou."

Hu Shuo sneered and said, "Cut the crap. I know you're a lustful brat who wishes to marry every woman in Chongque City and have them bear your children. But let me warn you, don't even think about those you shouldn't. Some women are off-limits. Not only can you not touch them, you're not even allowed to have a single stray thought. Got it?"

When he saw how serious he was, Li Xiaofei had no choice but to nod.

Hu Shuo said, "Come on, let's go pick out your gift."

"Gift?"

"Of course. You didn't think someone like Lord Zhou would accept you without giving a proper meeting gift, did you?"

"There's really something this good?"

"Let's go. I'll take you to Lord Zhou's armory to pick something out."

Hu Shuo led Li Xiaofei with practiced ease, clearly familiar with the process of claiming such benefits.

In the end, Li Xiaofei selected a Nine-Turn Adhesive Dragon Spear, a Yaoguang Armor capable of withstanding a full-powered strike from a Neutron Star level expert, and three talisman tokens capable of activating three hundred Star level battle puppets. It was, without a doubt, a massive haul.

After his recent power upgrades, the weapons and armor Li Xiaofei had used before had become obsolete. It was the perfect time for an upgrade.

This Green Hat King[1] is really generous,Li Xiaofei thought to himself with a hint of amusement.

After securing the new equipment, Li Xiaofei returned to the Exploding Star Gang. He caught up briefly with Huang Dinggou and met with the gang leader, Wei Xiaotian, once again.

"The evolution process is full of unexpected variables. I suggest you bring a few of the brothers with you, just in case," said Wei Xiaotian, giving his advice.

Li Xiaofei thought for a moment and said, "No need. I can handle it myself. Times are unstable lately. It's better to keep manpower available for the gang."

"Alright then. If you run into trouble, need people, or resources, come to me anytime," Wei Xiaotian said.

"Thanks," Li Xiaofei replied sincerely.

Wei Xiaotian smiled faintly and gently patted him on the shoulder. "I hope we can be friends."

Without hesitation, Li Xiaofei said, "We already are."

Wei Xiaotian nodded and replied, "Yeah... I hope it stays that way."

"You're being sentimental today," Li Xiaofei remarked, surprised. "That's not like you, Boss."

Wei Xiaotian didn't respond. He simply patted him on the shoulder once again.

Half a day later, Li Xiaofei returned to Earth No. 1818. He stood atop Mount Tai and watched the sunrise. He knew that this beautiful sight might soon cease to exist. Bathed in the golden glow of the morning light, Li Xiaofei rose into the air and activated an Energy Spore, one meant for this Earth and for this era.

1. In China "wearing a green hat" (戴绿帽子 or dài lǜ mào zǐ) is an expression that Chinese use when a woman cheats on her husband or boyfriend. ☜