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Lin Yuan stood at the entrance of the alley, watching the tense standoff between Lu Min and Zhou Haoran, his heart racing. One was a mysterious member of the Qi Gong Association, and the other was his good friend; it was hard to see how they could coexist peacefully.
"Hey now, you two don't need to be so hostile," Lin Yuan forced a smile, trying to ease the tension. "Let's talk this out calmly."
Lu Min shot Lin Yuan a glance, a slight smirk playing on her lips. "Mr. Lin, your newly acquired abilities are quite impressive. How about you come back to the Association with me for some in-depth research?"
Zhou Haoran quickly pulled Lin Yuan behind him, blocking his path. "Don't even think about it! Old Lin, don't let this enchantress fool you."
Lin Yuan felt dizzy from their back-and-forth banter. Just as he was about to say something, he suddenly sensed a strong Spiritual Energy Fluctuation coming from afar. His expression turned serious in an instant.
"Something's off!" Lin Yuan whispered, scanning his surroundings warily.
At that moment, three shadowy figures descended from above, landing at the entrance of the alley. Dressed in black robes and wearing eerie masks, they exuded a chilling aura.
"The Obsidian Empire!" Lu Min exclaimed, her face paling instantly.
Lin Yuan was taken aback. "Obsidian Empire? What is that?"
Zhou Haoran explained in a hushed tone, "It's a mysterious organization rumored to wield a terrifying power that combines advanced technology with ancient Taoist techniques."
Before Lin Yuan could process this information, the three cloaked figures launched their attack. A strange black mist suddenly appeared in their hands and enveloped the trio.
"Be careful! That's an illusion!" Lu Min shouted as she formed hand seals, sending a beam of golden light from her palms to collide with the black mist.
Lin Yuan felt his vision blur as the surroundings warped around him. The alley transformed into a desolate desert under a blazing sun, waves of heat rising from the ground. He felt his skin burning and his throat parched.
"What... what is happening?" Lin Yuan exclaimed in panic, looking around only to find that Zhou Haoran and Lu Min had vanished without a trace.
At that moment, a deep voice echoed in his ear, "Give up the struggle; you can't escape."
Lin Yuan spun around abruptly, only to see a burly man standing behind him, wielding a long knife that glinted ominously. The man's gaze was cold, as if he were looking at a corpse.
"Who is this giant?" Lin Yuan exclaimed, stepping back in fright and nearly tripping over the sand.
In that critical moment, Lin Yuan suddenly remembered the newly acquired skill, "Lingqi Flow." He took a deep breath, focused his mind, and felt the flow of Lingqi within him.
"Break for me!" Lin Yuan shouted, and the Lingqi within him erupted like a torrent breaking through a dam.
The illusion before him instantly dissipated like bubbles, and Lin Yuan found himself back in the alley. He saw Zhou Haoran engaged in a struggle with a man in black while Lu Min was dealing with two others.
"Old Lin, watch your back!" Zhou Haoran's voice suddenly called out.
Instinctively, Lin Yuan sidestepped just as a flash of cold light zipped past his ear. Turning around, he was shocked to see the same giant from the illusion, now raising his long knife to strike.
"Wait, you're real!" Lin Yuan gasped, instinctively reaching out his hand.
Just as his palm was about to make contact, a familiar pulling force surged within him. The giant's movements suddenly halted, and his face turned pale.
Lin Yuan felt an unfamiliar power surge into his body, followed by a voice ringing in his mind: "Instant Sword Qi skill acquired. Would you like to use it immediately?"
"Yes! Use it now!" Lin Yuan shouted internally.
In the next moment, he felt a sharp energy burst forth from his palm. That energy transformed into an invisible sword qi that pierced straight through the giant's chest.
The giant's eyes widened in disbelief as he looked down at his chest before collapsing to the ground with a thud.
Lu Min glanced thoughtfully at Lin Yuan. "It seems your new ability is still unstable. Come back to the Qi Gong Association with me; they have professional equipment that can help you."
Zhou Haoran was about to protest, but Lin Yuan spoke up first. "Alright, I'll go with you."
"Old Lin!" Zhou Haoran exclaimed, anxious. "Are you crazy? The Qi Gong Association is not a good place!"
Lin Yuan patted Zhou Haoran's shoulder reassuringly. "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. Besides, you're going too, right? With you watching over me, what do I have to fear?"
Zhou Haoran wanted to say more, but seeing Lin Yuan's determined expression, he could only nod in resignation.
As the three of them stepped out of the alley, a black sedan stopped in front of them. The window slowly rolled down, revealing a handsome East Asian face.
"Sorry to keep you waiting, Miss Lu," the man said with a smile, his gaze landing on Lin Yuan. "This must be Mr. Lin, right? I've heard so much about you."
Lin Yuan felt a jolt of unease; there was something about this man that exuded an inexplicable sense of danger. He instinctively took a step back but was caught by Lu Min's grip on his wrist.
"Don't be afraid," Lu Min whispered. "This is Mr. Dazai Naoki from our association. He won't harm you."
Lin Yuan forced a smile and followed Lu Min into the car. Zhou Haoran followed closely behind, his eyes warily fixed on Dazai Naoki.
The car slowly started moving, heading toward an unknown destination. As Lin Yuan watched the scenery rush by outside the window, his heart was filled with questions and unease.
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