When Qin Ge led Su Bai into the building, a tense atmosphere hung over the ground floor as well.
The building's interior was modern and cold, its walls gleaming with a chilly light. Everyone moving through it seemed busy, their steps hurried and their expressions grave. Although most of the people here were not players, their solemn, vigilant bearing suggested that they belonged to some official department and very likely knew about the mutation in Qingliu City.
Qin Ge walked briskly, his steps steady, though a trace of anxiety lingered in his brow. Su Bai remained composed beside him, but nothing could hide his striking appearance.
As Su Bai's power continued to grow, he seemed increasingly detached from the mundane world, as though he had risen above the concerns of mortal life. Even without deliberately displaying his power, his deep eyes and the aloof aura surrounding him made anyone who approached him feel as though they were facing a transcendent being.
People passing through the corridors turned to look at Su Bai. It was hard to tell whether they were surprised by Qin Ge's respectful attitude toward him or had noticed his distinctly unearthly bearing.
As Su Bai and Qin Ge walked past, occasional hushed whispers arose nearby, sounding especially jarring in the quiet, oppressive atmosphere.
"Mr. Su, this way, please," Qin Ge said quietly, his voice carrying unmistakable respect. He led Su Bai toward a secluded elevator. Unlike the building's other, regularly used elevators, this one was concealed in the shadows and difficult to notice.
Qin Ge took out a security key and deftly inserted it into a hidden slot. With a soft click, the elevator doors slid silently open.
Su Bai glanced at the doors. The entrance was slightly narrower than those of the other elevators, but he