Ch. 261Three conditions

Li Yichen negotiated with Elders Mo, Wang, and Wu to sell Ability Pearls to their bureaus after demonstrating a soldier’s new teleportation ability. With China’s next International Ability User Conference approaching, he agreed to seek more pearls if the elders accepted his conditions.

  • A young man tested his new teleportation ability, impressing Elder Mo, Elder Wang, and Elder Wu.
  • Li Yichen offered to sell Ability Pearls for one hundred million each, and the elders agreed after he defended their value.
  • Elder Mo, Elder Wu, and Elder Wang requested thirty, thirty, and forty pearls respectively to prepare for the International Ability User Conference in three months.
  • Li Yichen agreed to try to obtain the pearls within a month if the bureaus supplied his requested paper items for free and accepted that the abilities would be random.

Ch. 262How Embarrassing

Li Yichen left after agreeing to a deal with Elder Mo and the others, then campus returned to normal while Sun Kai and his friends prepared to visit the Judo Club. Su Shengnan arrived to take Li Yichen to Hidden Dragon Manor, where she revealed that the Su Family was losing money and struggling against the other three families; they reached the manor and found a crowd gathered outside.

  • Li Yichen agreed to exchange money for goods with Elder Mo, Elder Wang, and Elder Wu in a month, then left to prepare.
  • Campus settled down, with a new Academic Affairs director and new Student Union leaders, while Sun Kai planned to visit the Judo Club in his wheelchair.
  • A Ferrari nearly hit Sun Kai's wheelchair, and he jumped up and ran out of the way before Su Shengnan got out and approached Li Yichen.
  • Su Shengnan told Li Yichen she had come to transfer Hidden Dragon Manor to him, and he left with her after his friends urged him to go.
  • Su Shengnan told Li Yichen that the other three families had canceled contracts and delayed payments, costing the Su Family over a billion in three days.
  • Li Yichen and Su Shengnan arrived at Hidden Dragon Manor and saw a crowd gathered outside.

Ch. 263Star-Absorbing Art?

Su Shengnan confronted Jiang Tianyu and the Black and White Impermanence when they tried to seize Su Family property. Li Yichen stepped in to protect her and began draining the old men’s corrosive black vapor, leaving them shocked that he seemed to use the Star-Absorbing Art.

  • Su Shengnan challenged Jiang Tianyu, but the Black and White Impermanence struck her and sent her stumbling backward.
  • Li Yichen steadied Su Shengnan as she identified the two old men and explained their reputation for slaughtering the Qi Family.
  • Jiang Tianyu demanded that Su Shengnan surrender the property, while Li Yichen mocked the old men and dodged their corrosive black vapor.
  • The Black and White Impermanence lunged at Su Shengnan, but Li Yichen seized one arm from each of them.
  • Li Yichen absorbed the black vapor from their bodies, and the two old men recognized the Star-Absorbing Art.

Ch. 264The manor changed hands

Li Yichen defeated the Jiang Family’s hidden experts and revealed that the Su Family had given Hidden Dragon Manor to him. Su Shengnan drove off Jiang Tianyu’s men and completed the transfer, while Li Yichen stopped her from sending the wounded elders to the hills and ordered that they be brought to him.

  • Li Yichen drained Black and White Impermanence of their energy and showed Jiang Tianyu the Jade Token proving Hidden Dragon Manor belonged to him.
  • Su Shengnan confronted Jiang Tianyu, kicked him, and ordered the Su Family men to break the legs of his group and send them back to the Jiang Family.
  • Su Shengnan and Li Yichen signed the contract and pressed their fingerprints, transferring Hidden Dragon Manor to Li Yichen.
  • After learning Black and White Impermanence were still alive, Su Shengnan ordered them thrown into the hills to feed the wolves.
  • Li Yichen told the Su Family men to bring the two elders to him, and Su Shengnan declared that his word would be hers.

Ch. 265I Just Want to Die

Su Shengnan left Li Yichen after raising the salary she offered to recruit experts, while Li Yichen dealt with two impostor ghosts and went to find Black and White Impermanence. He learned that their residence had been destroyed because of his helicopter.

  • Li Yichen awkwardly saw Su Shengnan off, then told her she could come to him if she ever could not hold on; she smiled as she drove away.
  • Su Shengnan called Steward Wang and ordered him to raise expert recruitment pay to a million a month, then lamented that she just wanted to die.
  • Li Yichen extracted the souls of the two old men, threatened them with punishment from the real Black and White Impermanence, shrank them, and burned the bodies.
  • Li Yichen opened a spatial rift and found the Seventh Master and Eighth Master's residence reduced to ruins.
  • Black and White Impermanence appeared, and White Impermanence blamed the destruction on Li Yichen's helicopter.

Ch. 266Mind Your Manners

Li Yichen replaced Black and White Impermanence’s destroyed mansion with a luxurious modern villa, prompting Underworld officials to order their own homes from him. After the crowd left, he explained that he had come to report two mortals impersonating Black and White Impermanence, and the pair vowed to punish them.

  • Black and White Impermanence complained to Li Yichen that their mansion had been destroyed and asked him to help them.
  • Li Yichen promised to give them a new villa for free and conjured a modern mansion with lavish rooms and furnishings.
  • Underworld officials gathered to see the villa, grew envious, and asked Li Yichen to build homes for them at higher prices.
  • After the officials left, Li Yichen told Black and White Impermanence about two mortals who had used their names and killed a family of thirteen.
  • Black and White Impermanence demanded to know where the impostors were so they could drag them to the Underworld and punish them.

Ch. 267Gluttons for punishment

Li Yichen delivered two impostors to Black and White Impermanence, then returned to Hidden Dragon Manor and worried that it had no guards. He asked Dazhuang to protect the manor, and Dazhuang began putting his own plan into action.

  • Li Yichen handed the two old men who had used Black and White Impermanence's names to the real Black and White Impermanence, who beat them and sentenced them to ten years in the Eighteen Levels of Hell.
  • Li Yichen returned to Hidden Dragon Manor and found that only a dozen elderly groundskeepers remained there, with no young guards to protect it.
  • Li Yichen brought out Dazhuang and asked him to guard the manor, but Dazhuang said he did not want to stay behind alone.
  • Dazhuang flew down to the courtyard and chose a five-meter-tall bluish boulder for his solution.

Ch. 268Masochist

Li Yichen helped Dazhuang awaken a giant stone creature and many smaller stone sentries to protect the Mountain Villa, then returned to campus. There, Sun Kai lamented that the woman he liked wanted to spar with him again, and Li Yichen wondered if he was a masochist.

  • Dazhuang awakened a giant boulder as his servant, then gave stones across the Mountain Villa red eyes so they could guard it.
  • Li Yichen told Dazhuang not to animate stones in buildings, then put him in his ring and flew back to Jinling University.
  • Inside the ring, Dazhuang noticed the forgotten egg glowing and began pounding its shell to help whatever was inside hatch.
  • Li Yichen found Sun Kai, Zhang Yong, and Yang Weifeng looking dejected in their dorm room.
  • Zhang Yong explained that Sun Kai's crush wanted to spar with him again after he recovered, and the others suggested he get a wheelchair instead.
  • Sun Kai asked Li Yichen for advice, and Li Yichen asked whether he was a masochist.

Ch. 269Love-brained

Sun Kai described his ideal woman to Li Yichen and asked him for a plan to win over Bian Rourou, prompting Li Yichen to consider making him a martial arts master. Meanwhile, Jiang Zhengshan learned Jiang Tianhao had sent Jiang Tianyu to demand Hidden Dragon Manor and plotted to use the broken-legged Jiang relatives to turn the family patriarch against Tianhao.

  • Sun Kai listed his many requirements for an ideal woman, then told Li Yichen that his dream girl was named Bian Rourou.
  • Sun Kai pleaded with Li Yichen to help him, and Li Yichen wondered if he could make Sun Kai a martial arts master.
  • Jiang Zhengshan berated Jiang Tianyu for provoking the Su Family and bringing Black and White Impermanence to Hidden Dragon Manor.
  • Jiang Tianyu revealed that Jiang Tianhao had urged him to demand the manor, and Jiang Tianyu's mother slapped him for not saying so sooner.
  • Jiang Zhengshan told Jiang Tianyu and his mother to gather the injured collateral relatives and children and complain to the family patriarch, blaming Jiang Tianhao.

Ch. 270I have a way

The Jiang Family blamed Jiang Tianhao for the failed attack on the Su Family and planned to ally with other families against them, while Tianhao schemed to secure money from Ouyang Hai. Meanwhile, Li Yichen decided to help Sun Kai by sharing Ability Pearls, and announced that he had a way.

  • Old Master Jiang rebuked Jiang Tianhao for leading the failed raid, then ordered Jiang Zhengshan to seek an alliance against the Su Family.
  • Jiang Tianhao privately vowed revenge and called Boss Zhou to ask about the money due from Ouyang Hai.
  • Inside Li Yichen's Space Ring, Dazhuang and the creature inside broke open the egg, revealing a snow-white fox.
  • Li Yichen weighed whether to reveal his secrets by giving his friends Ability Pearls, then decided to help them.
  • Li Yichen announced that he had a way, and Sun Kai eagerly asked him to explain his plan.

Ch. 271Putting My Cards on the Table

Li Yichen revealed to his roommates that he was a ghost cultivator and took them to the Underworld to meet Black and White Impermanence. The roommates overcame their fear, befriended the pair, and eagerly imagined how impressive their new connections would make them at school.

  • Li Yichen told Sun Kai, Yang Weifeng, and Zhang Yong that he was a ghost cultivator and claimed he had met several Underworld figures.
  • When the three doubted him, Li Yichen opened a Spatial Gate and dragged them through to the Underworld.
  • Li Yichen brought his frightened roommates to the villa where Black and White Impermanence lived.
  • Yang Weifeng, Sun Kai, and Zhang Yong knelt when Black and White Impermanence appeared, then relaxed after Li Yichen introduced them as his brothers.
  • Black and White Impermanence welcomed the roommates and offered to show them around the Underworld, while Li Yichen guessed they were already thinking of boasting about the connection at school.

Ch. 272Choosing abilities

Li Yichen offered Sun Kai, Yang Weifeng, and Zhang Yong Ability Pearls, and they chose abilities to fuse with. As they prepared to meet him for the procedure, Su Shengnan received an urgent report from Steward Wang.

  • Li Yichen revealed that each Ability Pearl cost one hundred million and warned that fusing with more than one ability could kill them.
  • Yang Weifeng chose flight, Zhang Yong settled for Invisibility, and Li Yichen chose Superhuman Physique for Sun Kai.
  • Li Yichen sent the three men an address and went ahead to prepare for their ability fusions.
  • Su Shengnan reviewed information in the office, and Steward Wang rushed in with an urgent warning.
  • The phone on Su Shengnan's desk rang.

Ch. 273Every day felt like a year

Li Yichen brought Yang Weifeng, Sun Kai, and Zhang Yong to Hidden Dragon Manor and gave them Ability Pearls, whose painful absorption left them unable to move. Meanwhile, Su Shengnan rushed to the Qin Family after learning Jiang Zhengshan had gone to the Shen Family.

  • Su Shengnan told Steward Wang to withdraw the staff from Hidden Dragon Manor, then learned Jiang Zhengshan had gone to the Shen Family and set off for the Qin Family.
  • Li Yichen flew to Hidden Dragon Manor and confirmed its staff had left, leaving the estate entirely to him.
  • Yang Weifeng, Sun Kai, and Zhang Yong arrived at the manor, marveled at its size, and accepted Li Yichen's invitation to stay there.
  • Li Yichen gave the three men Ability Pearls, and they began enduring severe pain and numbness as the pearls were absorbed.
  • After an hour, Li Yichen noted that the men were still absorbing the pearls, while Su Shengnan arrived at the Qin Family's residence.

Ch. 274Bargaining with a tiger

Su Shengnan and Jiang Zhengshan sought audiences with the Qin Family, but Old Master Qin chose to admit Jiang and reject Su while plotting with the Jiang and Shen Families against the Su Family. Meanwhile, Yang Weifeng recovered from Li Yichen’s training and chased him, while Li Yichen lured him into the air and flew away.

  • Su Shengnan provoked Jiang Zhengshan outside the Qin estate, but he controlled his anger and requested an audience with Old Master Qin.
  • Qin Wenhan proposed bringing the Su Family into the Qin-Shen alliance, but Old Master Qin suggested joining the Jiang Family to reduce Jinling’s four great families to three.
  • Old Master Qin invited Jiang Zhengshan inside and refused to see Su Shengnan, who realized the Su Family was in danger.
  • Yang Weifeng recovered from Li Yichen’s training, complained that it had been torture, and charged at him.
  • Li Yichen dodged Yang Weifeng’s attacks, encouraged him to keep chasing, and flew off with Yang pursuing him into the air.

Ch. 275A monster!

Li Yichen fought Sun Kai and Yang Weifeng until they called a truce, then Zhang Yong ambushed him with stones. As the three brothers prepared to attack Li Yichen together, a strange monster appeared from a stone and grabbed Sun Kai.

  • Sun Kai tore up bluestone slabs and hurled them at Li Yichen while Yang Weifeng attacked from the air, but Li Yichen caught and deflected the slabs.
  • After half an hour of fighting, Sun Kai and Yang Weifeng were exhausted, and Li Yichen demanded that Sun Kai pay for the damaged paving stones.
  • Zhang Yong turned invisible and attacked Li Yichen with stones, but Li Yichen used netherworld power to spot him.
  • Yang Weifeng, Sun Kai, and Zhang Yong prepared to attack Li Yichen together.
  • When Sun Kai picked up a basketball-sized stone, red eyes appeared on it and hands grabbed his arms, making him yell that a monster had appeared.

Ch. 276Dark Ghost Plan

Li Yichen revealed his supernatural guardians to Yang Weifeng, Zhang Yong, and Sun Kai at Hidden Dragon Manor. Meanwhile, after the Jiang, Qin, and Shen Families cut ties with the Su Family, Su Shengnan launched the Dark Ghost Plan and triggered scandals that plunged all three families into chaos.

  • Li Yichen turned Zhang Yong visible, threw him toward Yang Weifeng, and stopped the Stone Demon from chasing Sun Kai.
  • Li Yichen summoned countless red-eyed creatures across the Mountain Villa, and the four men stayed at Hidden Dragon Manor, excited by their new supernatural abilities.
  • The Jiang, Qin, and Shen Families announced they were suspending cooperation with the Su Family, leaving Su Shengnan under mounting pressure.
  • Su Shengnan ordered Dark Shadow to activate the Dark Ghost Plan.
  • Disgruntled juniors from the Jiang, Shen, and Qin Families exposed alleged affairs and illegitimate children online, causing turmoil in all three families.
  • The Jiang Family patriarch suppressed an allegation involving his daughter-in-law, while several family members reportedly suffered injuries from their angry wives.

Ch. 277Then let's fight

Sun Kai went to the Judo Club with Li Yichen and their friends, where Bian Rourou challenged him to a match: if he won, she would be his, and if he lost, he had to leave her alone. The chapter ended with Sun Kai taking an unusual stance as the crowd laughed, just before the fight began.

  • Li Yichen accompanied Sun Kai and their friends to the Judo Club, where members teased Sun Kai and Bian Rourou about being a couple.
  • Bian Rourou told Sun Kai to beat her if he wanted her, or leave her alone if he lost.
  • Yang Weifeng bragged that he could boss his girlfriend around, but Zhang Yong tricked him into thinking she had arrived, and Yang Weifeng wrestled Zhang Yong.
  • Li Yichen encouraged Sun Kai to go easy on Bian Rourou, while Coach Pang warned that Sun Kai could get hurt and told Bian Rourou not to go too far.
  • Bian Rourou asked Sun Kai if he wanted protective gear, and he mistook her concern for worry about him.
  • Sun Kai and Bian Rourou prepared to fight as the spectators mocked Sun Kai's unusual stance.

Ch. 278I Have to Pay for It Too?

Sun Kai demonstrated overwhelming strength to win Bian Rourou’s affection, but his stomps and throw damaged the judo platform. Coach Pang demanded compensation and offered to waive it if Sun Kai joined the Judo Club.

  • Sun Kai stomped through the judo platform, astonishing Bian Rourou and the onlookers.
  • Sun Kai lifted Bian Rourou, tossed her into the air, and caught her safely.
  • Bian Rourou praised Sun Kai, kissed him, and stayed by his side as Coach Pang sent the others back to training.
  • Coach Pang demanded fifty thousand for the platform repairs, and Sun Kai refused to pay.
  • Coach Pang offered to waive the fee if Sun Kai joined the Judo Club.

Ch. 279I don't know

Li Yichen and his friends fled the Judo Club after Coach Pang singled out Sun Kai, who sent the coach flying with a single shove. Later, Li Yichen told his three friends about Bureau 749 and offered to take them there, leaving them unsure about the prospect.

  • Li Yichen told Sun Kai and the others to run from Coach Pang, who tried to stop Sun Kai from escaping.
  • Sun Kai shoved Coach Pang so hard that he flew across the Judo Club and crashed onto the floor.
  • Bian Rourou told Coach Pang she did not know Sun Kai, then ran off to practice while Coach Pang headed for the infirmary.
  • Sun Kai, Yang Weifeng, and Zhang Yong toasted Li Yichen and bragged about their abilities over dinner.
  • Li Yichen explained that Bureau 749 had other Ability Users and asked whether his friends wanted to check it out.
  • Yang Weifeng and Zhang Yong hesitated, but Li Yichen promised to arrange a visit because he knew people there.

Ch. 280A shortcut to the top?

Li Yichen persuaded Sun Kai, Yang Weifeng, and Zhang Yong to join Bureau 749, promising them military ranks and freedom to continue their university and romantic lives. Elder Mo eagerly arranged for Mo Yurou to collect them, and the roommates left dazzled by their new escort.

  • Li Yichen persuaded Sun Kai, Yang Weifeng, and Zhang Yong to join Bureau 749 by promising them officer ranks, legal firearms, and permission to keep attending university and dating.
  • Li Yichen called Elder Mo, who agreed to take the three Ability Users into training after learning they had Flight, Invisibility, and a Special Constitution.
  • Li Yichen asked Elder Mo to ensure the roommates could still graduate, and Elder Mo promised to arrange their diplomas.
  • Mo Yurou arrived at the hotel in a Hummer ten minutes later to collect Sun Kai, Yang Weifeng, and Zhang Yong.
  • Yang Weifeng and Sun Kai introduced themselves to Mo Yurou, but Zhang Yong pushed them aside and declared that he was single.
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