The Wind Rises and Clouds Swirl: Prelude, Chapter 11: The Stalker

After understanding Supernatural Abilities, the rest is the commercial and technological level of this world.

This world was originally the same as Earth, with different currencies used by different countries. Until two hundred years ago, a business genius was born in the Central Sea Islands. His business spread all over the world, and it took him decades to lobby the major countries. Finally, the major countries reached a consensus and adopted "Tong Coin," a universally accepted paper currency. Thanks to this, the trade level of Spirit Stars has advanced by leaps and bounds since then, and the connections between countries have become increasingly close.

As for technology, the overall level is roughly similar to Earth during World War I. However, the universal energy source in this world is not oil or electricity, but Spirit Stone Ore. Spirit Stone Ore is a mineral rich in Spiritual Energy, which can be used to power various devices and also allows people to absorb Spiritual Energy from it, recovering much faster than absorbing it directly from the air.

I rubbed my eyes tiredly and looked at the pile of books beside me, which had formed a small mountain. Have I been here for so long? It's time to go back.

Standing up, I looked at the pile of books behind me and felt a sense of satisfaction. One of my few hobbies in college was spending time in the library, whether it was for studying or using the Wi-Fi, because I loved the atmosphere of the library, which made people feel warm and peaceful.

However, will I ever be able to return to my favorite corner in the library... Will I be able to continue reading the book I haven't finished...

I patted my cheeks to cheer myself up. Get it together! Isn't that what I'm working towards!

I walked out of the library. It was already night. The city center was illuminated by artificial lights, and the streets were bustling with traffic. People who had worked hard all day gathered here to relieve their fatigue. Walking along the roadside, I closed my eyes and focused my attention on my other senses...

I noticed my five senses had become extremely sharp when I fought Rui Feng. Now I was going to try it out. As my vision turned dark, I shifted my attention to my feet. The feeling of my shoe soles rubbing against the ground told me that the ground was covered with cement. The footsteps of the people around me told me that there were several people around me, and their heights, weights, and builds...

What amazing tactile sensation! I could know so much just by walking normally! I got excited. If my sense of touch is so powerful, what about my hearing?

This time, I focused my attention on my ears, listening to the various sounds around me... "Did you hear? The shops over there are having a big sale!" "Sister Zhou, I heard you got a new boyfriend?" "Damn foreman, you're only paying me this much!" "Freshly sold, prime Spirit Stone!" "I heard your son got accepted? So envious!" "Mhm, that woman is heading to the Donglin Hotel."...

...Huh? What was that last one?

I quickly focused on the direction of the voice, "...Yes, she might be hired by the Si Nan Family, and she's quite strong, don't let your guard down... Yes, yes, if you get any closer, the jammer won't be effective... I'll contact you again."

I've been targeted! But I tried my best to remain calm and not let the person tailing me notice anything unusual. He said, "If you get any closer, it won't be effective," which means he'll give up as long as I get close to the Donglin Hotel? Thinking about this, I felt a lot more relieved.

"Captain, here is the information you requested about Liu Ye."

"Good work."

Si Nan Yuan would not let her guard down against the uninvited guest, Liu Ye. She had to find out her background. She immediately opened the file... and Si Nan Yuan was stunned.

Blank, large areas of blankness. Apart from the assessment of Liu Ye's combat abilities and her whereabouts since arriving in Winter Arrival City, there was nothing else!

Even Si Nan Yuan was a little angry. "I gave you so much time, and this is what you give me? You couldn't even find out her origin, specific age, or affiliation? Are you deliberately trying to shame the Si Nan Family?"

The subordinate beside her had a bitter expression. "I'm sorry, Captain, we did our best, but... even we find it hard to believe, this Liu Ye just appeared out of nowhere!"

Si Nan Yuan also calmed down. There was no such thing as a person with a completely blank past in this world. If even the Si Nan Family couldn't find out her background, who exactly was this Liu Ye?

Knock, knock. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. The subordinate's eyes narrowed, and an invisible force field spread outside the door. "It's Liu Ye. She's back and seems to want to see you." "Open the door."

I walked into Si Nan Yuan's room and looked around. The furnishings in this room were extremely simple. It was less like being poorly decorated and more like not being decorated at all, exuding a cold, prison-like feeling everywhere.

"Miss Liu, it's so late, what brings you here?" Si Nan Yuan asked, straightening her posture. "If it's something private, I can ask everyone to leave."

"No, no need," I was somewhat intimidated by her aura. "Actually... I was being followed on my way back. Those people might be a threat to the Si Nan Family."

"As the foremost clan in the Tianyuan Kingdom, the Si Nan Family has countless enemies. However, before we checked in, we had already cast a detection net over the entire city and cleared out all the rats with ill intentions."

"You mean... there's no one in the city who dares to have ulterior motives now? Am I being too worried?"

"You can think of it that way."

"But... I heard that person mention a jammer. What if that's some kind of method to counter your detection net?"

A method to counter the detection net? It's true that some powerful telekinetic, mental, or barrier-type Supernatural Ability users can block others' detection, but such people are not easy to encounter. However, this time, not only the second young lady but also several high-ranking members of the clan have come, so it is indeed worth some opposing forces going to such lengths.

After a moment of thought, even though it was the outsider Liu Ye speaking, Si Nan Yuan preferred to believe it than not. An extra layer of defense couldn't hurt.

"Thank you for the information. I'll be careful. Please go and get some rest now."

Back in my room, I finally took off my trench coat, exposing my face to the air. Don't get me wrong, Uncle Ding and Brother A looked cool in the game with their outfits, but having to wrap yourself up like a plastic bag in a trench coat and hood all the time is unbearable. What should I do now? Wash up and sleep?

Knock, knock. There was a knock on the door.

"Are you asleep, Xiao Ye?"

Si Nan Ying? Why is she here?

I opened the door and was greeted by... a cute cat? A loose white outfit like a plush toy costume hung loosely on her body. On her head was a hat decorated with large cat ears. Her beautiful purple hair spilled out from the gaps in the hat, making her look particularly playful and cute. The long sleeves covered her entire palms, revealing only her tender, green-like fingers, fair and slender. There was also a tail attached to her hip, which swayed with her movements.

"..."

For a moment, I just stared at her blankly.

"Xiao Ye? What's wrong?"

--Hug! Rub, rub, rub, rub, rub, rub, rub, rub, rub, rub, rub, rub!

So cute, so cute, so cute, so cute--cute---! It's too unfair! How can there be such a cute creature!

"S-Xiao Ye, what are you doing! It's so crowded!" Si Nan Ying felt the intoxicating scent of her body filling her nostrils. Two large, soft orbs rubbed against her body. Her beautiful face was within reach... She wanted to be let go, but she also didn't want to be let go--what is this!

Hearing Si Nan Ying's protest, I reluctantly let go with immense regret. Seeing her cover her chest with a blushing face... No, as a shut-in, my primal instincts were starting to boil again!

"You're really being reckless... I just came to bring you pajamas." Si Nan Ying whimpered and handed over a paper bag.

"Pajamas?"

"I picked them out for you personally. Hurry up and put them on~~"

I opened the paper bag and saw red and white lace and frills. It was indeed women's pajamas... Although I've been a woman for so many days, I still have some resistance to wearing women's clothing, even though I've already...

But I can't let her good intentions go to waste. I should try them on! I took out the pajamas and unfolded them.

"...Hey, Little Ying, how did you pick out these clothes?"

"I described what you looked like to the sales assistant, and she immediately recommended this to me."

"How did you describe me?"

"Pretty, tall, big boobs."

"You should at least check the merchandise! This is basically lingerie!"

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