A Honeyed Little Mouth

"In short, they will undergo a period of labor reform and ideological education in Africa."

As he watched a plane roar into the sky, Kang De leaned against his Hongqi limousine and waved.

He continued into the phone, "You can transfer their files to AWSL Company. They will work for me as contract employees for a period of time. I will provide them with some guidance and correction, and try my best to turn them into socialist citizens with four qualities."

He thought for a moment and added, "Those three People's Liberation Army comrades are also training with me. I will observe whether they have any mental issues and try my best to guide and alleviate them. I will also provide them with combat training and guidance to improve their combat effectiveness—of course, they must also obey my orders."

"The soldiers will, of course, obey orders."

Senior Colonel Tian hesitated for a moment. "But Song Xuejun and the others..."

"This is not something you should be worrying about. The country has spoiled them too much, to the point that they have become so twisted and rampant. This cannot continue."

Kang De said calmly, "I have my own methods. I won't let you kill or maim me. If I die due to unforeseen circumstances, then it's a debt I owe the country, and I will repay it later."

Senior Colonel Tian said with a wry smile, "They're not soldiers, isn't this a bit much...?"

"Senior Colonel Tian."

Kang De's voice was calm.

"What?"

He said softly, "It's like this, believe it or not, although I'm worlds apart from ordinary people in terms of ability, when I consider things, I still have a part of myself—the original Kang De as an ordinary person. I think, 'If it were me, what would I do?'"

"For example, as an ordinary person, when I see Li Xiaojie, who has no worries about food and clothing, lives a wealthy life, is extravagant, and has an overwhelming sense of superiority, I may feel jealous and unfair, but I can only helplessly pretend not to see it. I can accept the fact that she lives a more comfortable, easier, richer, and happier life than me, and I can only accept it. After all, everyone has their own life, and there's nothing that can be done about it."

Kang De paused for a moment, then slowly said, "But I cannot accept that when I see something on the internet that makes me uncomfortable and disgusted, and then criticize and ridicule it, I will be subjected to a dimensional attack from the cloud."

"Being attacked and insulted by mindless idiots can be considered part of the rules of the internet, but doxxing real-life information is illegal. But when a fanatical fan is dissatisfied with my remarks, and she has a background and power I can't even imagine, and on that particular day, perhaps due to depression or frustration, or perhaps a sudden surge of hormones, she uses her privileges to try and silence me, a hater, how can I, as an ordinary person, resist such a desperate force?"

"Senior Colonel Tian, you should know that power is wonderful because it is truly all-powerful. Sometimes, you can achieve your goals by using power, without even breaking the law. Sometimes, a little bit of power can ruin a person's bright future and make you feel like you're eating shit, and you can't do anything about it because it doesn't have to cross any lines to disgust you; everything is within the rules."

"This scares me."

Senior Colonel Tian on the other end of the phone said helplessly, "It's not that bad..."

"But this trend is already emerging. Li Xiaojie's attempt to interfere with public opinion failed because she wasn't valuable enough or capable enough—you might disagree with me saying this, but ordinary citizens who default on small loans are harassed to the point of despair, and those who default on large loans are blacklisted by banks and face various restrictions. Yet Li Xiaojie can get away with it so easily. This is the first step towards privilege."

Kang De continued, "Imagine you have a daughter, you raise her with great care, give her the best, pour your heart and soul into her, hoping she will find a good husband and live a peaceful and happy life. Then, at the tender age of seventeen or eighteen, she is abducted by a worthless scoundrel."

"Your precious daughter is deeply in love with him, even though he's a womanizer, even though he's shallow and stupid, even though he's worthless. You vehemently oppose it, but your daughter is willing to turn against you for him, even if she's played with, abandoned, and cheated on, she still has no regrets."

"The reason your daughter is so infatuated is not because he is as handsome as Pan An, nor because he is rich or kind to her, but because his electrical superpower, with a mere touch of his fingertip, causes a strange chemical reaction that affects hormone secretion, thus interfering with an independent personality, tainting her pure, kind, and independent soul, and defiled and possessed by an evil and shallow selfish soul."

Tell me, can you tolerate it?

Senior Colonel Tian remained silent.

"Think about it again. Imagine someone who is treated like an honored guest by the state, enjoying numerous privileges within the system, living a life many times better than ordinary people, owning an illegally constructed villa, and holding a title that the people look up to. Yet, when the country encounters difficulties, they brazenly betray it, offering themselves to foreign subversive forces as a means of self-promotion, not hesitating to betray their country. How would you think? How would I think? How would the country think?"

Kang De paused for a moment, then emphasized his words.

"I will feel fear, I will feel unease, I will feel anger."

"I would want the government to register every superhuman, and even designate a special area for them to live in, so that they can never enter my world, because I am different from them. I am afraid of what they might do to me, because I know they are just like me—shallow, impulsive, selfish, and dark. I don't know if they will do anything to me, no, I'm sure they will."

"Do you understand, Senior Colonel Tian?"

"Those with extraordinary abilities need restrictions, education, legal constraints, and to know what they cannot do—if their morality cannot restrain their behavior, then let the law help them."

"This can protect the vast majority of ordinary people, as well as those with extraordinary abilities."

Kang De said coldly, "Believe me, if I saw someone like Su Zhuangzhuang acting recklessly, harming and manipulating ordinary people, I wouldn't be able to resist killing him."

He gazed at the deep night sky above the airport. "Speaking of which, you'd better pray that the restrictions and limitations imposed on Su Zhuangzhuang are kept in place. Of the three, he's the hardest to get past."

"Let me make this clear from the start: if I discover that he has ever forced or manipulated women who didn't want anything to happen to him even once, the nation's number of superhumans will decrease. I will personally cripple him, turn him back into a mortal, and you can decide how many years he should be sentenced to."

He hung up the phone, let out a soft breath, and smiled at Qin Mengjin standing beside him.

"Go back." He glanced at the time. "It's late. You should sleep in tomorrow."

Miss Qin nodded gently. He sat back in the car, started the engine, and the interior lights were bright. Kang De turned to look at Qin Mengjin's profile. She was exquisite and beautiful, with slightly pursed lips, calm and capable.

He suddenly said, "Don't you think I went a bit too far today?"

Qin Mengjin paused for a moment, then shook her head with a smile.

"No." She stepped on the gas and said softly, "Actually, it feels quite reassuring."

Kang De simply smiled and remained silent.

The car left the western suburban airport; traffic was sparse, as it was late at night. Qin Mengjin turned her head and asked, "What are you thinking about?"

Kang De murmured, "I wonder if there are any restrictions on extraordinary individuals abroad?"

Qin Mengjin was taken aback. Wanting to ease the somewhat serious atmosphere, she teased, "What, is the Great Sage planning to establish a transnational organization to regulate and maintain the superhumans? You called yourself the founder of the China Dragon Group at the bar; thank goodness I kept a straight face, I almost burst out laughing..."

Kang De laughed and said, "Isn't 'Dragon Group' a good name? Besides, what do I have time for such things as transnational organizations? Whatever chaos exists abroad, it's none of my business. As long as they don't mess with me, that's enough."

Back at Diaoyutai, Kang De slept soundly.

As usual, I brought breakfast for Xiaoman when I got up in the morning. This time it was Western-style. After breakfast, we continued to go to that indescribable mysterious place for target practice and driving.

He has made up his mind to stay on Earth for a few days and spend quality time with his family and Xiaoman.

Unless absolutely necessary, I will not return to the other world, and I should not become too obsessed with Tina.

We played until a little after 5 p. m., then drove back to the city and had dinner with Xiaoman at Diaoyutai.

Kung Pao Chicken, Boiled Fish, Tomato Beef... When Xiaoman heard the names of the dishes, she looked like she thought, "That's all." But when she ate them, her eyes widened like Sow rooting in its trough, and she actually ate an extra bowl of rice.

After finishing his meal, around seven o'clock, Kang De received a text message on his phone.

I'm going to Africa.

"Ah?"

"The employees I sent to Africa for intensive reform have arrived. I'm going to welcome them."

"Oh, go ahead, go ahead." Xiaoman, who was eating her ice cream after dinner, laughed when she heard this, "Won't playing with me these next two days interfere with your important business?"

Serious business...

Upon hearing this word, Kang De immediately thought of the Distant Harbor; thinking of the Distant Harbor, he thought of the four departments of the Shogunate; thinking of the four Shogunate, he thought of the Parrot's kiss, as fragrant as a morning forest kiss; Tina's full, smooth skin; Leona's soft white hair; and the warm, soft embrace of A Xing...

His heart skipped a beat, and he blurted out, "Playing with you is the important thing!"

Xiaoman was startled and exclaimed, "How come you've suddenly become so eloquent?"

Kang De remained impassive, arrogantly declaring, "My words are always sweet as honey!"

Xiaoman said with a mischievous smile, "It's a pity that no one has ever tried it."

Kang De was startled—truly a superhuman! In that instant, time accelerated, his thoughts raced several times faster, and in a flash, he thought of his monk-like student life and Su Zhuangzhuang's incredibly successful and fulfilling life. This thought instantly replaced his guilty conscience with immense resentment and displeasure, and the Fire Thief naturally revealed his shame and anger. "That's because I remained chaste!"

He said with a smirk, "Would you like to try some?!"

Xiaoman, having been turned on by this, nearly dropped her ice cream. "It tastes like Kung Pao Chicken! Who wants to try it?! Shameless!"

Her face flushed, she waved her hand and said, "Get out of here, get out of here!"

--That was close.

The two looked at each other in bewilderment. Just then, Xiaoman's phone vibrated.

After a moment, they both changed the subject. "What's wrong?"

Xiaoman said casually, "Um... it's Xiao An."

"Did you video chat with me again to show off?"

"No," Xiaoman glanced at her. "She's packing her things, getting ready to go to the airport."

"Ah?"

Kang De asked in bewilderment, "Didn't they say we'd arrive in London tomorrow? Why is the flight so long?"

"It'll only take an hour," Xiaoman replied. "She changed her plans and intends to go earlier."

"How?"

Upon hearing this, Xiaoman hesitated for a moment before replying, "Xiao An seems to be feeling unwell... not physically, well, I can't really explain it. She told me she's finding Fr*nce boring, so she's planning to go to London sooner... and is leaving today."

As she said this, a look of worry appeared on her face. "I'm a little worried about her. She might not have fully recovered after that incident. I've seen her a few times, and sometimes she seems quite down..."

Xiaoman looked at Kang De: "Do you have any ideas? Like a talisman or something?"

Kang De pondered for a moment, "I'll try to get a few back."

There are quite a few magical accessories from the other world, including Parrot and Dong Tianming. Leaving the former aside for now, the latter is a dignified imperial tutor and Cathay prime minister of China, with a wide range of knowledge and unparalleled talent. It would be a disservice to Mr. Dong's hexagonal warrior stats if such a prodigy came to serve under him and wasn't used as a tool to his heart's content.

A calligraphy piece or amulet written by such a master would be very useful, wouldn't it?

Xiaoman smiled broadly, "Great!"

While talking to Kang De, she also typed to An Youyi, and after a moment said, "She asked me to thank you on her behalf, and also..."

Xiaoman paused here, her face flushed, and a look of panic appeared in her eyes. Kang De squinted and leaned closer to look, but Xiaoman immediately turned her phone aside and deleted the chat history with lightning speed. "What are you looking at! It's my privacy!"

Before this, An Youyi said, "This kind of thing probably can't be bought with money, so I won't flaunt my dad's measly fortune. He doesn't lack anything anyway. This favor will fall on you, Xiaoman. Don't worry, I'll definitely be your wingman and help you hook up with this super-powered rich guy..."

Seeing Xiaoman gesticulating wildly, Kang De shrugged and gave up on looking over. "If she's feeling unwell, let her fly back directly. She can go to London next time."

Xiaoman pressed a few buttons, then shook her head and said, "She had originally wanted to come back, but she had already made plans with a friend, a very good friend she hadn't seen in a long time. She wanted to tell the friend she wasn't going this morning, but before she could even open her mouth, the friend had already prepared a complete itinerary for her for the next few days, taken her leave, and booked all the tickets and restaurants, just waiting for her to arrive..."

She shrugged helplessly. "There's no way I can stand you up, it would be too embarrassing."

Kang De shook his head and said, "That's true..."

He thought for a moment and said, "Tell her to be careful. If she feels unwell or needs any help, she can call you, and I'll help her."

Xiaoman snorted, "What, if something really happens, are you going to run off to be a hero and save the damsel in distress?"

Kang De rolled his eyes. "If something really happens, of course I'll contact the government and use diplomatic channels to pressure them out. Going to play the hero and rescue the damsel in distress? She'd be dreaming."

Xiaoman laughed so hard she almost fell over, "I'm going to send that to her!"

Kang De laughed too. He had only met An Youyi a few times and knew that she was a rich second-generation with a family background similar to Xiaoman's. She was quite pretty, but her style was not his type. Judging from her makeup and clothing, she was quite flamboyant... Most importantly, she was not from the same world as him and they had no interaction whatsoever.

This was true when we were ordinary people, and it's especially true now.

He's just a friend of Xiaoman.

Seeing that Xiaoman was having a good time chatting, he said, "Then I'll be going now. I might be back late tonight. You guys should go to sleep after you're done chatting, and we can think about what to do tomorrow."

"Okay, okay."

Kang De couldn't resist reaching out and ruffling Xiaoman's Xiaoman black hair, earning him a frowning glare in return.

The portal spun open, revealing the night view of H City as darkness fell and the city lights began to twinkle. The next moment, the sky was a clear, azure blue, the sunlight shone brightly, and the air carried the scent of sand.

This is already the West Africa coast.

Zhuerban, formerly the capital of Gambia, is now a fiefdom granted by the United Kingdom of Comora-Gambia to Warchief Kang De, in accordance with the law, personally bestowed by the King, and notarized by the five permanent members of the Security Council.

It's not up to any monster in the world to object.

The native inhabitants here are being continuously rescued from the underground insect hives and transported directly to the temporary medical centers. The residents will receive compensation from various countries and move to other cities or even neighboring countries. This is a joint decision made by the five most powerful countries on the planet, so it is an axiom, an ironclad rule, and an established fact that no one can oppose.

Meanwhile, research teams and supporting facilities from various countries will continue to flock to the city for renovation and expansion. The insect hive beneath Zhuerban determines that this city will be extraordinary from now on.

This property, both legally and practically, belongs to one person.

Welcome to my territory.

At Zhuerban International Airport, management teams and air force logistics teams from various countries are already stationed. They will ensure the normal operation of aviation and the airport, and handle the transportation of supplies from various countries. Under a plane that has just come to a stop, Kang De is giving a speech to the six extraordinary individuals in front of him.

"Welcome to Zhuerban. This is my fiefdom. In the coming period, I will refine you, these worthless individuals who have accidentally awakened superpowers, into extraordinary beings useful to the motherland and the people, or at least not into scourges that harm humanity."

"And by the way, let you remember me deeply, with your very souls."

"I will be your nightmare, your moral compass, the Sword of Deterrence you use when you do evil, the wellspring of your will when you do good, and the heavy weight you use to weigh gains and losses."

"You might not remember this clearly now, but don't worry, we have a long way to go. We'll start with the basics."

"Now, each of you should give a brief self-introduction! Name! Age! Abilities!"

Kang De shouted, "Electric Dick, it starts with you!"

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PS1: Damn, I couldn't sleep until 2 or 3 pm yesterday and didn't fall asleep until 11 pm. Ugh, I guess I'll just stay up until tonight and then get up at 4 or 5 am to write...