The Most Powerful Bodyguard

At night, Yang Yan and Alizee still slept together.

In front of Alizee, Yang Yan explained to Ao Tian, who had returned, that he would take him to a good place tomorrow.

Alizee pulled Yang Yan away with her.

Even though Yang Yan didn't finish speaking, Ao Tian completely understood Yang Yan's meaning.

Apart from the secret laboratory in Manhattan, where else do they need to go together?

Watching the backs of Yang Yan and Alizee leaving, Ao Tian instinctively licked his lips.

Has the time for action finally arrived?

He had to admit, Yang Yan was truly formidable.

Things were progressing so smoothly, it was almost unbelievable.

According to his estimate, this matter would be delayed for at least a few more days.

The next day at noon, the three drove towards the city center, then boarded a nanny car parked near the subway station.

Alizee got in and went straight to the driver's seat.

She unexpectedly reversed along the original route, heading towards the suburbs, arriving at a small town halfway up a mountain.

This place seemed somewhat desolate, clearly in the height of summer, yet showing a hint of dreariness.

There was just one narrow street in the small town, with a sparse few people.

And they were all elderly.

Some sat under the shade of trees, brewing a pot of tea, enjoying the coolness of the summer morning.

Others played chess at the courtyard entrances, passing the peaceful time under the fairly mild sunlight.

Although these people seemed relaxed and leisurely, this was not the case at all.

Though they tried to suppress it, Yang Yan could clearly feel that each of their abilities surpassed Alizee's.

These people had at least reached SSS level, and all possessed combat-type superpowers.

Undoubtedly, these people were the vital force stationed around the secret laboratory.

Of course, the force stationed here by Dr. Manhattan was not limited to these visible ones.

Secretly, Yang Yan found at least twenty other equally formidable presences.

Moreover, he smelled the same scent on them as the members of the Blazing Angels Legion.

Actually, as soon as they entered here, he and Ao Tian were locked onto by these people.

If they were to make even a slightly extreme move, at least thirty top experts would swarm up immediately.

Yang Yan and Ao Tian quickly exchanged a glance, observing the surroundings without showing any sign.

The town ahead appeared somewhat old, as if it had been weathered by time, having lost its vitality.

In the air, they even smelled the scent of decay.

Paradise...

For a moment, Yang Yan found it amusing.

This place seemed less vibrant than even Satan, the Master of Hell's abode.

"Wow—, Miss Alizee, my dear sister-in-law, the laboratory can't be in this place, right?" 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

Ao Tian said exaggeratedly:

"If the laboratory is so poor, why not ask my brother for money!"

"He is being groomed as the future Patriarch, and his pocket money far exceeds mine."

"Donating hundreds of millions to your lab could certainly improve things a bit, though it might not build the most luxurious five-star laboratory in the United States."

"For instance, turning this place into a countryside resort is absolutely feasible."

Alizee chuckled at his words:

"Our lab isn't short of money! Have you ever heard of a formal lab lacking money?"

Ao Tian paused slightly, suspiciously asking:

"Then what is going on here?"

Clearly amused by Ao Tian's reaction, Alizee said a bit mysteriously:

"Our lab isn't here; it's further inside."

She pointed to the end of the town street as she spoke.

"Oh! I see."

Ao Tian nodded in sudden realization:

"I was just thinking, how could such a rundown town house the lab where Miss Elie works?"

Alizee merely smiled ambiguously, and the nanny car drove through the street, finally arriving at the back of the mountain.

There stood a small wooden house.

This wooden house appeared meticulously crafted, exquisite in both workmanship and materials.

From afar, it seemed nothing special, adorned with creeping vines and shaded by lush trees.

However, upon closer look, the two realized it was probably the finest building in the area.

"This is it."

Alizee pointed at the half-open wooden house and led the way inside.

The two followed her in.

During the journey, Yang Yan had already used Divine Thought to communicate the situation to Ao Tian, revealing that Zhou Hanyun and others kidnapped by Manhattan were likely in there.

Yang Yan had prepared Ao Tian for a full-scale assault, determined to rescue Zhou Hanyun and the others no matter what.

Inside the wooden house, they found it empty, devoid of any furnishings.

"This..."

Before Ao Tian could speak, Alizee touched a part of the wooden house with her right hand, and a small wooden panel slowly rose and opened outward.

The next moment, a futuristic-looking lock appeared.

The metal glimmered silver, yet had no buttons and was completely smooth.

Alizee explained with a smile:

"The lab's device is either iris recognition or DNA recognition."

She placed her thumb at the center-right of it, aligning her eye with a beam of light.

A second later, a beeping sound was heard, and the solid floor beneath the trio suddenly sank and opened to the ground below.

They immediately began to fall.

For ordinary people, they would certainly scream and fall hard to the ground.

Yet the three seemed to be supported by an invisible force, stably landing on the ground as if through some Teleportation Array.

Only, the scene before them had changed.

"Oh my, can we... still get out?"

Ao Tian looked terrified, his face pale as he glanced around.

Yang Yan appeared a bit calmer, immediately starting to observe the environment.

Before them was an array of villas!

In the middle of the villas was a large park.

It was full of fitness facilities.

This should be what Alizee referred to as the outskirts.

Indeed extravagant.

Alizee, hearing Ao Tian's words, pointed below their feet with a smile:

"Of course, we can go back up directly from here when the time comes."

As she spoke, she pulled Yang Yan forward.

Their presence had already drawn attention from countless people.

For instance, a group of handsome guards nearby with solemn expressions.

These people wore unified black uniforms with gold embroidery on their chests.

Though the external forces weren't as formidable as those outside, even the weakest among them were at S-level strength!

Their unhindered entry earlier was probably due to Alizee's involvement.

Additionally, none of them found anything amiss with Yang Yan and Ao Tian.

The hidden strength of this so-called paradise truly was profound.

However, Yang Yan quickly discovered more.

These individuals, though seemingly powerful, had shaky foundations, barely maintaining appearances.