Merchant From Earth in the Magical World-Chapter 544 - 381: The Senior Leader_2

Yan Xing pinched out the cigarette in his hand and then deactivated his super-weaponry.

"Something has happened. There's an enemy I have to face, and it's very likely I'll be killed by him."

"I don't believe there's anyone in this world who can kill you."

Yan Xing sighed. "I didn't believe it either, but this time it's real. Walk with me, will you? This might be my last leisurely stroll."

Tong Yitong caught up with Yan Xing, who was walking along the coastline. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

"Can you tell me what happened?" she asked. "My power is weak, but... I... I'm willing to fight to the death for you!"

Yan Xing smiled. "I've been very tired lately. Your company on this walk is the greatest help you can give me. Tell me, what fun things have been happening recently? Our business on Gryphon Island looks pretty good. Are we making a lot of money?"

Seeing that Yan Xing was unwilling to share, Tong Yitong didn't press further.

"I'll walk with you," she said, "for as long as you like."

While Yan Xing and Tong Yitong were walking, Feng Tingyue contacted the leadership of Renlun Investment Bank using a dedicated communication device.

First, she reported Yan Xing's unusual behavior that day and his weather-manipulating abilities. Then she said, "Yan Xing just asked me if I knew someone named He Qijiu. He also asked... what would happen if He Qijiu had his kind of power? Who is He Qijiu? What could make Yan Xing react so strongly?"

The name He Qijiu made the person on the other side of the communication screen turn pale.

"Did Yan Xing say anything else?"

"No... He seemed quite confident that we would give him the response he wanted because of He Qijiu. Leader... how should I reply to him?"

"Tell Yan Xing I'll fly to Gryphon Island tonight."

Feng Tingyue exclaimed in shock, "Leader, you're coming to Gryphon Island? This place... it's in international waters!"

"Yan Xing caused such a commotion on Gryphon Island precisely to meet me there. We should have met sooner. And now that He Qijiu is involved, we absolutely must meet."

Feng Tingyue could only say, "Alright. I'll strengthen the island's security forces. I'll definitely ensure your safety, Leader."

"Thank you. See you tonight."

「Later that night on Gryphon Island.」

Most of the tourists were concentrated inside the hotel. Security personnel combed the island's forests, searching for anyone who hadn't returned to the hotel. The island's office area was heavily guarded, with sentries posted every few steps, all heavily armed and preventing anyone from approaching. Staff members were also ordered to stay in their rooms and not go out.

Feng Tingyue led Yan Xing to meet the visiting leader from Renlun Investment Bank, introducing him on the way.

"President Yang is the administrative head of Renlun Investment Bank. You should be aware of his true identity. President Yang has come to Gryphon Island to meet you with great sincerity, and I also hope you have a pleasant meeting."

"My sincerity is also quite ample..."

As they reached a room door, the bodyguard stationed outside stopped them, requesting to frisk Yan Xing. Before Feng Tingyue could explain, Yan Xing vanished.

Feng Tingyue and the bodyguard quickly pushed the door open and rushed in, only to see Yan Xing already standing opposite President Yang. President Yang appeared quite composed.

"Feng Tingyue, stay. You can leave," President Yang said to the bodyguard.

After the bodyguard left and closed the door, President Yang kindly extended his hand toward Yan Xing. "What an eye-opener! Truly an eye-opener... Is this a superpower? Or Immortal Technique?"

Yan Xing shook President Yang's hand.

"Whether it's a superpower, Immortal Technique, or even Magic... they're all just different methods of utilizing energy. It's like how we use fossil fuels, wind power, solar power, or nuclear power to generate electricity. The processes are different, but the outcomes are the same."

"Please, sit down," President Yang invited Yan Xing, gesturing to a seat. After Feng Tingyue poured tea and sat nearby, he asked, "Regarding He Qijiu, I'd like to know where you've seen him."

Yan Xing replied, "I haven't seen He Qijiu myself, but I've seen some files on him. I also know he lost control while undergoing training for special abilities, causing you significant losses."

"You haven't seen He Qijiu?" President Yang was puzzled. "But how can you be so sure he possesses the same powers as you? Soaring Through the Skies, Summoning Storms… like a walking nuclear bomb."

Yan Xing said, "I'd rather not discuss my own matters too much. I just want to tell you that compared to the powers I've displayed, He Qijiu's strength can only be greater. A walking nuclear bomb… is an understatement for him."

"You must take responsibility for saying that! Do you have any evidence? You just said you haven't seen He Qijiu!" President Yang challenged.

Yan Xing was already a headache. If there was another, stronger, and more uncontrollable He Qijiu, wouldn't that mean the end of the world was coming?

"I have no evidence," Yan Xing stated. "I'm merely stating a fact. He Qijiu's strength is growing continuously, and you're aware of that. He's been gone for over a hundred days now. To what extent has his strength increased? Based on my prediction... when He Qijiu reappears, his power can only be described in one word."

"What word?"

"God."

President Yang couldn't help but laugh. "God? That's something that has never existed. We're all atheists…"

Yan Xing also smiled. "Can you prove gods have never existed? Just like the Griffon… before it truly stood before you, did you believe it existed?"

President Yang's laughter died.

But he still insisted, "No, no, no, that's a different concept. If gods exist, shouldn't they be immortal? Where are the gods?"

"Everything in the world is born and then dies. Gods aren't immortal; they've just mastered a more advanced way of utilizing energy. The rise and fall of the world can depend on their whim."

President Yang finally began to seriously consider the concept Yan Xing was proposing.

The way Yan Xing used energy was already incredible. If there were even more advanced ways to use energy, calling it "God" wouldn't be an exaggeration.

As President Yang fell into deep thought, Feng Tingyue, who had read He Qijiu's files, asked, "I admit that He Qijiu, as a genetically optimized human, is indeed exceptionally gifted. But can he really become a 'God' so quickly? Is becoming a god that simple?"

Yan Xing answered, "Buddhism speaks of 'instant enlightenment,' and Taoism of 'sudden realization.' It doesn't matter how He Qijiu becomes a god. President Yang… what do you think He Qijiu will do once he becomes one?"

At that moment, President Yang's frown deepened.

"Genetically optimized humans are indeed exceptional, but their personalities and psyches often have innate flaws; there's only a thin line between genius and madness. Although He Qijiu was a bit of a loner, his personality tests were the best among all the genetically optimized individuals. That's why we allowed him to participate in the development of special abilities, to accelerate the project's progress.

"In reality, we were all deceived by him. He fooled both machines and emotion specialists to gain these abilities, and then he fled. During our pursuit, he displayed a very strong desire for destruction. I have no doubt that if he possessed the power of a god, he would definitely destroy this world."

Has the world mechanism created such an "Executioner" at this point, perhaps to wipe out the world while executing Yan Xing? And from a certain perspective, the real world, with its race up the technology tree, is also on a path attempting to touch the domain of the divine. It's a potential "rebel." An "Executioner" delivering judgment on two "rebels" simultaneously; the world mechanism's calculations are meticulous indeed.

Yan Xing said, "According to our insurance agreement… the mess you've made with these special abilities, I'm obliged to clean up for you.

"However, this isn't an easy mess to clean, and the money you paid for the insurance is certainly well spent. But to deal with He Qijiu, I'll still need more than a little help from you, and I can't guarantee I'll be able to take him down."

After hearing Yan Xing's words, both President Yang and Feng Tingyue were stunned.

Feng Tingyue stared at Yan Xing. "You say He Qijiu's power will become 'God-like,' and yet you say you can handle him. Does that mean you're also..."

President Yang said, "A god?"