He just broke up with his girlfriend and is already living with the devilish rich girl.

Chapter 8 Power

Luo Yao only pulled away from his lips after he had swallowed it completely.

The distance between the two people was only a few centimeters.

Her cheeks were slightly flushed.

"ha……"

Luo Yao licked the cream off her lips.

A sly smile played in his golden, vertical pupils.

"How is it? Is it delicious?"

Bai Ziheng's throat moved.

"...Hmm, is this really the only way?"

"No, that's not it~"

Luo Yao tilted her head, her smile both innocent and dangerous.

"I mainly wanted to see you get shy."

Bai Ziheng's lips twitched.

Dealing with demons is a really troublesome thing.

Bai Ziheng had some doubts.

Could this thing be a succubus...? It seems to enjoy teasing itself quite a bit.

The other guests around were stunned.

Several young girls covered their mouths and whispered among themselves.

A couple was staring at Luo Yao with their eyes glued to her. His girlfriend pinched his waist, making him wince in pain.

In their opinion, this couple was really brave.

In public, they feed each other mouth-to-mouth.

Bai Ziheng pretended not to notice those gazes and changed the subject.

"Who were those people just now? The group in black."

"Hmm? You mean the Special Administration Bureau?"

"Special Administration Bureau?"

"Hmm." Luo Yao picked up the milkshake and took another sip.

"They were a group of extraordinary people among humans. In ancient times, they might have been called the Demon Suppression Bureau or the Celestial Master's Mansion or something similar."

"And now, keeping up with the times, they have new names too."

Bai Ziheng frowned: "The Special Administration Bureau... what does it manage?"

"Control all supernatural phenomena."

Luo Yao poked at the strawberry in the cup with a straw.

"Demon invasions, paranormal events, abnormal energy fluctuations... anything related to 'things that ordinary people shouldn't know' falls under their jurisdiction."

"How strong are they?"

"It's alright."

Luo Yao shrugged.

"There are cultivators with extraordinary talents, families who have inherited ancient traditions, and a number of people with superpowers."

"However, their leadership team is quite capable; at least I won't provoke them."

Bai Ziheng remained silent for a few seconds.

"So...we might be dealing with them in the future?"

"It's already been fought."

Luo Yao blinked.

"Didn't you just slip away right under their noses?"

"...I mean, a direct confrontation."

"Hmm... how should I put it?"

Luo Yao gently plucked a strawberry from the cake.

"Do you remember I told you before that my power was taken away?"

"Do you remember, is this related to the Special Administration Bureau?"

"Among my powers, one is the power of domination..."

She put the strawberry in her mouth and chewed it.

"It's in the hands of the Special Administration Bureau."

Bai Ziheng's eyes narrowed.

"Domination?"

"Mmm." Luo Yao leaned back in her chair.

"That was originally one of my powers."

"The one who possesses it can control demons, and even manipulate the actions of some high-ranking demons."

"The reason why the Special Administration Bureau was able to establish such a comprehensive system is largely due to this strength."

"So...we have to confront them head-on?"

"Hey buddy, why are you so extreme? Does it have to be either friend or foe?"

Luo Yao smiled and held up one finger.

"Although my strength has greatly diminished, I am still the source of this power."

"If they want to completely control and 'dominate,' they need to get their intelligence and methods from me."

She picked another strawberry and held it to Bai Ziheng's lips.

"So for now, we're keeping to ourselves and not interfering with each other."

"They know I exist but they don't intend to do anything to me, and I'm too lazy to provoke them."

Bai Ziheng opened his mouth, bit into the strawberry, and chewed it.

"And then what?"

"In the future?" Luo Yao tilted her head.

"Then it's up to you."

She stuffed the last bite of strawberry into her mouth, her cheeks puffed out like a squirrel that had just stolen a nut.

"I originally had one last power called 'Devour,' but in order to save your life, I gave it to you."

She swallowed the strawberry and looked at Bai Ziheng.

His smile held a deeper meaning.

So~

She reached out and patted his face.

"You'd better do a good job for me, buddy. If you're powerful enough... then you can decide whether the whole world is friend or foe."

...

When Zheng Yueyao returned to the Special Administration Bureau, it was already dawn.

The rain soaked her to the bone, her black combat uniform clung to her body, and strands of her hair dripped water.

Her arm was wrapped in a makeshift bandage, and blood seeped out, only to be washed away by the rain.

When she pushed open the glass door of the operations department, the people in the corridor were stunned by her appearance.

Then they tacitly avoided each other's gaze.

She went directly to the command center on the third floor.

Pushing open the door, I saw several people sitting in the smoke-filled room.

Deputy Director of the Operations Department, Chen Guodong, sat in the main seat with a cigarette in his mouth. When he saw her come in, he immediately put out the cigarette and stood up to greet her.

"Yueyao's back? Quick, quick, sit down and let's talk. Xiao Liu! Pour a cup of hot water!"

"No need, Uncle Chen."

Zheng Yueyao stood still, her voice a little hoarse.

"I'm here to report on the mission."

Chen Guodong waved his hand.

"Sit down first. You're all soaked. Don't catch a cold."

"Uncle Chen, I'm reporting on my mission."

Zheng Yueyao raised her head, her expression calm but her tone even.

"Operation Port District, No. 20260624-3. Intelligence indicated a gathering of low-level monsters, but an actual encounter with an A-rank Hyena was encountered."

"Eleven team members were killed, four were seriously wounded, and two were slightly wounded."

"Two civilians died, and three others have had their memories erased and been sent to a safe location."

"The Rank A Hyena has been killed, and the scene has been cleared."

After she finished speaking, the entire command center was silent for several seconds.

Chen Guodong sighed, stepped forward, and tried to pat her on the shoulder.

He withdrew his hand when he saw the wound on her shoulder.

"Yueyao..."

His tone was very gentle.

"The intelligence team did make a mistake this time, but it has nothing to do with you. You've done a great job."

"As the team leader, I failed to conduct prior reconnaissance and confirmation, which is my dereliction of duty."

Zheng Yueyao's voice was unusually calm.

"I am willing to accept the punishment."

"What punishment?!"

Chen Guodong frowned.

"You're a young woman, leading a team out to risk your life in the middle of the night. It's a miracle you came back alive."

"If something happens to you, how am I supposed to explain it to your father? Commander Zheng entrusted you to me to take care of you, not to send you to your death."

Zheng Yueyao's fingers curled slightly.

"Uncle Chen, I know you're trying to take care of me, but a failed operation is a failed operation."

"Oh dear, why are you so stubborn..."

Chen Guodong shook his head helplessly.

"Alright, alright. This is a disciplinary action, a month's allowance deducted, and you're not allowed to lead a team alone next time. You must find an A-level operator to team up with you. I'll personally select the personnel, understand?"

It's light and airy, like coaxing a child.

Zheng Yueyao gritted her teeth and held back the words that were about to come out.

"...There's one more thing."

"What is it?"

"Someone saved me during the operation."

Zheng Yueyao said.

"A man, wearing a black hoodie, whose face I can't see, killed that A-rank hyena. I can't find any information about him."

Chen Guodong narrowed his eyes: "A black hoodie? He killed an A-rank Hyena all by himself?"

"right."

"What kind of attack method?"

"unarmed."

Zheng Yueyao paused.

"He only used one punch."

Chen Guodong exchanged glances with his deputies beside him, then nodded.

"Alright, I understand. You go and get some rest. I'll have the intelligence team keep an eye on this."

Zheng Yueyao pursed her lips, turned around and left.

She walked out of the glass doors of the command center and headed down the corridor toward the infirmary.

As she passed through the rest area, several pairs of eyes fell on her.

"Hey, isn't that Commander Zheng's daughter?"

"I heard that in this operation, more than half of the third squad of the demon-slaying team she led were killed or wounded, and she was the only one who was able to stand up and come back."

"I knew it would be like this. Wouldn't it have been better to let her stay in the office? Why did she have to go out and show off?"

"After all, he got in through connections. He has someone protecting him, so if something goes wrong, he'll just get a minor punishment."

"Keep your voice down. These little princesses are all going to be in management. They're just here to get their resumes and use us as stepping stones."

The whispers, spoken in hushed tones, seeped into her ears through the cracks in the corridor.

Zheng Yueyao paused for a moment.

She didn't turn around, nor did she offer any explanation.

Because she couldn't refute it.

What others said was true, not wrong.

If that person hadn't suddenly appeared, I would have died there too.

With her strength, she was completely powerless against an A-rank Hyena.

The intelligence was insufficient, and the problem was not discovered in time.

As the team leader, I have a responsibility.

She clenched her fists so tightly that her nails dug into her palms.

too weak.

I really... can't do anything.