The silk-clad, multicolored-robed man and the other two stared at this scene in shock.
They watched with their own eyes as Bashalio's eyes suddenly exploded, scorching-hot blood splashing all over the three of them.
Bashalio's face was left with two bloody hollows, empty and terrifying to behold.
Seeing Bashalio writhing in agony on the ground, and noticing that the commotion had drawn the airport's mage personnel rushing over to investigate, Gold Tooth clenched his teeth, scooped Bashalio up in one motion, his figure ghostlike as Shadow Element aura spread out.
In the next instant, the two vanished from where they stood, leaving behind only a voice drifting through the air: "All of you, leave quickly. Don't attract Jiuzhou's attention."
Gold Tooth was one of the few Super-tier mages who had managed to exchange several moves with a fully matured Mo Fan, specializing most in the Lightning Element and Shadow Element.
The silk-robed man and the short man, Taike, both changed expressions and hurriedly cast their unique magic to flee.
The airport personnel were unable to catch any of them, every trace had been erased.
Lu Jun stood in the distance, deep in thought. Out of concern for harming innocents, he had not made a move in the densely populated airport, intending instead to act once they reached an uninhabited area.
He calculated the timing, and recalling the Moth Woman incident, roughly guessed the purpose of the Villain Society members' arrival in Jiuzhou.
"Su Lu…"
Lu Jun murmured to himself and shook his head. Su Lu's ambition to become the Human Emperor made him utterly unscrupulous—someone like that was destined to collide with Jiuzhou sooner or later.
"The Metal Element sharpness is more than enough for Bashalio to choke on."
His gaze grew profound. Ever since the Metal Element origin had spontaneously gathered within him, he had developed a subtle abnormality—his entire body bristled with sharpness, as if containing a peerless divine weapon, constantly tempered by heaven and earth. Once killing intent arose, it would actively cut down all enemies.
Normally, he kept it suppressed. Releasing even a trace was enough to severely injure a Super-tier powerhouse in an instant.
"I wonder just how terrifying it will be once the Metal Element Disaster Bearer talent fully forms."
Lu Jun pondered. If Life and Death involved humanity's forbidden domains of existence and annihilation, supreme and mysterious; if the Water Element concerned the foundational structure of the world and could unleash world-shaking natural disasters, of paramount importance, then the Metal Element might represent the ultimate force of slaughter.
"I'm becoming less and less human. Looks like the ascension of both spiritual power and physical body needs to be put on the agenda, or else this body won't be able to bear such tremendous power."
He sighed softly, then called his sister Lu Mei and the other woman to leave.
Lu Mei calmly observed Lu Jun's actions, aware that the silver-jacketed man and his companions were far from simple, and asked in a low voice, "Who are those four people? Are they a problem?"
"Bad intentions," Lu Jun replied evenly. "Four scourges. Better to eliminate them early."
The Villain Society's brutal methods reminded him of the children's corpses in Feiniaoshi, his expression turning icy.
He couldn't be bothered with Su Lu's schemes, but if a hand reached toward something he valued.or his family, he wouldn't mind striking in advance to remove him.
Lu Mei frowned slightly, trusting her younger brother without reservation. "When do we make a move?"
"Wait. Let them leave the city first. We'll head back to Magic City for now, I need to ask about something."
"Alright."
Both siblings were decisive killers. Suppressing their killing intent, they walked out of the airport.
Soon, a black sedan pulled over by the roadside. Beside it stood a black-silk-clad mature woman in a lolita-style outfit, her figure tall and elegant, features delicate, temperament cool and secluded. When she saw Lu Jun and the other two exit the airport, she broke into a smile and waved.
Lu Mei glanced at her younger brother and snorted softly.
Hearing that, Lu Jun felt awkward, it was he who had called Secretary Qingyu over. After all, he hadn't seen her in a long time and found himself missing such a convenient and useful "tool person."
But Lu Mei couldn't be bothered to scold him. She already knew Qingyu well; the two had a good relationship. Smiling warmly, she strode forward on her long legs.
"Long time no see."
Qingyu's clear and elegant face melted like snow and ice. She opened her arms, and the two women embraced each other.
Lu Jun watched from the side—two mature beauties with entirely different temperaments clinging together was truly a pleasing sight.
Meanwhile, Jun Ya Jin stared at her boss with a strange expression. She remembered that back at the Parthenon, there had also been a mature female adjudicator in her thirties accompanying Lu Jun, her name seemed to be Tang Yue.
Damn it. No wonder the new boss ignored her beauty, he had a whole collection of beauties hidden away.
Little did Jun Ya Jin know that her perspective was too small and her shock too early. She was about to have her horizons expanded even further.
"And you are?"
Qingyu released her embrace with Sister Lu Mei and looked at Jun Yaojin with a questioning expression.
From this woman with exotic Western features and a devilish figure—slender limbs bearing full curves, she keenly sensed an intense sense of threat.
It was the aura of the same kind… mm, the distinct scent of a special kind of tool person.
Qingyu couldn't help but become vigilant.
"Me?" Jun Yaojin replied with a bright smile. "My Huaxia name is Jun Yaojin. As for the Parthenon—uh… forget it, you probably wouldn't recognize it anyway. An unemployed drifter, working under the boss. Nice to meet you."
Hearing this, alarm bells rang loudly in Qingyu's mind. Working under the boss = tool person. As expected, she was here to steal her job.
Lu Jun casually added, "A Blessing Element Super-tier mage, now that's a rare treasure."
Qingyu immediately felt as though she were facing a formidable enemy.
Seeing this, Lu Jun found it strange. He sensed Qingyu's aura and found that she was still at the High-tier level, seemingly at the first or second level of three elements. She had likely broken through using Galaxy Veins purchased with dividends earned from managing Manye Town.
Thinking Qingyu was worried about her cultivation lagging behind and feeling disheartened, he smoothly began painting a rosy picture:
"Don't worry. Work hard, and when you reach the Super-tier bottleneck, I'll gift you a Star Ocean Heavenly Vein. If you don't believe me, ask Jun Yaojin, your boss here is generous."
"Mm, this isn't the place to talk. Let's head back first."
Qingyu forced a smile, opened the car door, and let the three of them get in. It filled the seats perfectly, leaving Lu Jun squeezed in the middle between the soft warmth on both sides.
The sedan slowly started up, heading back toward the location of Pearl Academy.
Lu Mei said nostalgically, "It's been so long since I've been back to Jinyuan Apartments. I wonder how Mu Nu Jiao and Ai Tutu are doing."
At this, Qingyu replied, "They're both doing quite well. They've been living at Jinyuan Apartments the whole time. It's just that it's Pearl's graduation season lately, so they've been busy with graduation matters, leaving early and returning late. After a while, they'll probably move out and go their separate ways."
Lu Mei sighed softly. "Is that so? That's good."
Beside her, Lu Jun sensed the subtle change in his sister's mood. The siblings shared a tacit understanding and knew exactly what the other was thinking, so he shifted the topic.
"Sis, it's been a long time since we went back to Bo City, hasn't it? We could stop by and take a look."
His sister's tone softened, the corners of her lips lifting slightly. "Alright."
Feeling the atmosphere grow a bit quiet, Lu Jun changed the subject again. "By the way, how are the industries in Manye Town doing? How much capital have we accumulated?"
He was practically penniless now. Over twenty billion had been spent on Star Ocean Heavenly Veins for his sister, himself, and Jun Yaojin, as well as on large-scale purchases of Mind Stones, his funds had long since been completely drained.
If Lu Jun intended to establish a force dedicated to researching Stardust Magic Tools, he'd have to get some startup capital from the accounts Qingyu managed.
At this, Qingyu hesitated before saying, "Um… over the past two years, the industries have basically finished integration and handover. It's only recently that things have truly gotten on track. We still owe it to your reputation."
Her tone carried a hint of respect, and even admiration, it was clear she had heard of all the major feats Lu Jun had accomplished over the past two years.
One had to know that even America's Era Magic News had named Lu Jun the Magical Figure of the Year for two consecutive years, with cover photos respectively showing him holding a crown aloft and standing alone against Medusa.
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