Vampire

The exchange conference was held at the headquarters of the Tianhai City Countermeasure Bureau.

The two took a half-hour car ride and finally arrived at their destination.

With half an hour left before the conference began, the entrance to the Countermeasure Bureau was already bustling with people.

Preliminary estimates suggested that the number of registered Transcendents in Tianhai City was around one thousand.

Compared to surrounding cities, this could be considered quite thin, as Tianhai City was, after all, just a small city.

"You two."

As soon as they stepped out of the car, Lu Shaoqi, standing at the entrance, noticed them.

There was no helping it; they were simply too conspicuous.

Although the influence of their abilities meant that Transcendents generally had hair of various colors, the appearance of Lin Yue and Chen Xi standing there made it no exaggeration to say they stood out like cranes in a flock of chickens.

Seeing Lu Shaoqi, an official staff member, take the initiative to greet them, everyone else looked over with curiosity.

Passerby Transcendents whispered to one another.

"Who are they? Do you know them?"

"The Lion King, you don't know him?"

"Huh? Is there such a person?"

"Of course not, I made it up."

The two followed Lu Shaoqi into the lobby of the Countermeasure Bureau.

The lobby was decorated in a simple and elegant style, not as luxurious as Lin Yue had imagined.

"The conference is in the center area. We have just entered the entrance; there is a smaller side hall inside, and only those with Level 2 accounts and official personnel are permitted to enter."

The usually composed Lu Shaoqi acted as a qualified tour guide.

"Why did you make a move against us? Was it a show of force, or a matter of interests?"

Chen Xi had no intention of making small talk and asked directly.

Lu Shaoqi adjusted her glasses and said softly, "Neither. It's a brain issue."

"What?" Lin Yue was amused by her phrasing.

Lu Shaoqi's expression remained calm: "It's just that their brains are broken. Other squads are currently fighting tooth and nail to compete for that legendary Remnant Shell."

"Our Seventh Squad has always been non-competitive, yet they still view us as rivals."

Clarifying the relationship, Chen Xi drew a conclusion: "So, we are being treated as your external reinforcements?"

Lu Shaoqi looked at the two with an apologetic face: "That's about the size of it. Sorry for dragging you into this."

Chen Xi didn't mind much; after all, this was surely a plot point in the original work.

As long as there was no risk of death, she actually hoped for more events like this to trigger CGs.

As for Lin Yue... she was content as long as Chen Xi was by her side.

"So what is this legend that makes it worth fighting over?" Lin Yue asked curiously.

Lu Shaoqi was concise: "A vampire."

"No wonder..." Chen Xi's heart stirred.

"Huh? What's so great about a vampire that people are fighting over it?" Lin Yue blurted out before the thought even passed through her brain.

That was just how she was; as long as there was no fighting or danger, her IQ approached zero—especially when Chen Xi was around.

"Vampires can convert humans. Even with a limit, creating a squad of dozens of supernaturals is not a problem."

"These converted second-generation vampires will be supplied with blood plasma by the authorities. Although the strength of a second-generation vampire can't even compare to an unranked Transcendent, it is still a massive force."

Lu Shaoqi explained while greeting acquaintances.

After listening, Chen Xi asked, "So how are you competing for it?"

"Spark Points. The highest bidder wins. That's why the sudden five thousand in your hands is very conspicuous."

The three walked on and finally reached the entrance to the side hall.

"Let's go straight into the side hall. The main hall is just an opportunity for weaker Transcendents to get to know each other."

Lu Shaoqi pushed open the side door, and the two followed behind her.

As soon as the three entered, they attracted every gaze in the room.

There was no other reason; there were only about a hundred people qualified to enter the side hall, and two extra people were truly conspicuous.

"You two must be the heroes who killed Wu Xin, right?"

Standing near the door, a young man with a red pompadour approached them.

Just as he spoke to Chen Xi, a woman in ancient attire holding an Ink Sword drew her blade and blocked his path.

"Get lost," Qiu Xiao commanded coldly.

"Oh my, Captain Qiu, don't be so blunt. I haven't done anything..."

"Three..." Qiu Xiao did not pause, "Two..."

The man immediately left the spot sheepishly and walked over to converse with the other Transcendent.

Once he was gone, Qiu Xiao sheathed her sword, turned around, and bowed slightly to the two of them.

"Regarding the matter with Wu Xin, thank you both."

Lin Yue was caught off guard by this enthusiastic attitude: "Ahaha, it's a small matter, just a casual favor. Plenty of people are lining up to kill scum like Wu Xin."

After she finished speaking, Qiu Xiao looked toward the other silent black-haired girl.

Noticing the other party staring at her attire, Qiu Xiao calmly explained: "It is a requirement of my ability; it is not that I want to wear these ancient clothes."

Is that so? Why are you telling me this?

While complaining internally, Chen Xi did not voice her thoughts.

Seeing that the other party was still looking at her, she responded helplessly: "Mm, I understand."

"Good." Qiu Xiao nodded solemnly.

Just as her voice fell, a seductive voice drifted over from the right.

"Captain Qiu, blocking the newcomers here the moment you arrive—could it be that you want to keep them all to yourself?"