Chapter 329 - 188: War Begins! The Human Federation Under Attack!
The car drove slowly towards the airport.
"Well done." On the way, Lu Xun sat in the car and casually praised.
[Thank you for your compliment, it’s my honor to serve you.] — Xi humbly replied.
It was, of course, talking about the cover-up it had helped with earlier.
The Sarnik Adventure Team was a complete fabrication, a lie that had never existed in history.
Lu Xun hadn’t even instructed Xi, yet it knew how to deceive Shi Yanxin and put the City Lord at ease.
It was indeed quite intelligent; artificial intelligence truly is a reliable assistant.
Then it asked, [Would you like some music?]
Lu Xun thought for a moment and nodded, "Sure."
The car’s sound system began to play, and soothing, pleasant melodies flowed out, making one feel relaxed.
Lu Xun checked his reflection in the rearview mirror.
His flaming red hair was quite striking, and his tall, robust stature exuded testosterone and dazzling charm.
He couldn’t help but feel a bit helpless.
The remaining 1% of his Divine Charm trait couldn’t be transferred and had to stay within his body.
Adored by all, admired by many.
Even someone as strong-willed as Shi Yanxin almost succumbed when she first met Lu Xun.
He couldn’t keep a low profile, and it even affected his normal life.
With such high charm, undoubtedly, even his family would be affected.
This passive trait was innate, integral, and couldn’t be stripped away.
Ding Xuezhu, Wei’Er, Shi Yanxin... the women around him started to act strangely, one after another.
Lu Xun had Mind Reading Techniques, allowing him to clearly know if the opposite sex had any affection, ambiguity, or feelings towards him.
It’s one thing for a female boss, friends, and classmates to be attracted to him, but if his aunt and Xiao Yu were influenced by his charm... that would be too outrageous and beastly. Just the thought of it was terrifying.
Lu Xun couldn’t accept such unethical events happening to him.
It wasn’t right, and his upbringing didn’t support him doing so.
However, he was going to the airport to pick up his family soon, so what should he do?
’Is there a way to temporarily block this charm?’
He pondered.
Suddenly, an idea flashed in his mind, recalling a certain trait he had acquired before— "Silence" from the Treasure Chest Demon.
Silence was an active ability.
And its effect was very powerful.
Lu Xun previously uncovered the Treasure Chest Demon’s disguise through Crisis Sensing and Pupil of Illusion Breaking.
Moreover, his "Silence" was an enhanced version, stronger than the original.
If he actively disguised himself, even Mythical Level experts would likely overlook his presence.
Life aura, killing intent, malice... all could be selectively concealed.
Using Silence might also suppress his own charm.
He decided to try it.
He took a deep breath, focused his thoughts, and activated the ability.
Sure enough, in the next second, a peculiar change occurred in him.
The alluring charm gradually retracted, and soon, it completely vanished into thin air, no longer sharp and conspicuous.
The effect was immediate!
Everything else remained normal; only the charm aspect was "silenced."
’It really works.’
Lu Xun couldn’t help but smile.
This was the advantage of being all-powerful.
The various abilities could balance and complement each other.
A flaw or shortcoming in one ability could be remedied by another.
"Uh... I’m so hungry, master, do you have anything to eat?"
Little Fairy Lillian suddenly flew out, reaching out to Lu Xun for food.
"No." Lu Xun rolled his eyes and then said to Xi, "Arrange something for her."
[Alright, please wait a moment.]
Just a few seconds later, a drone flew in through the car window, bringing a bag of snacks and fruits.
"Hehe, thanks for the treat!"
Lillian enthusiastically opened the bag and started feasting.
After eating her fill, she patted her round little belly and then quickly flew back into Lu Xun’s ear, continuing to sleep.
This little creature had slept through a series of grand and thrilling battles in the rift, never waking, as if she were a dead pig sound asleep.
It seemed that only hunger in this world could serve as a wake-up call for Lillian.
As long as she wasn’t hungry, she could sleep indefinitely—how ridiculous!
Wake, eat, sleep...
Once people have no ambitions, no dreams, they won’t have any pressure or worries.
After all, the majority of the world’s sorrows and pains come from those four words—want but can’t have.
Contentment brings happiness.
Being content with the status quo leads to a carefree life.
Her willingness to live like a salted fish is truly enviable!
Lu Xun couldn’t help but feel a sense of appreciation.
At this moment, suddenly, Xi’s voice came to his ears——
[Sir, sorry to disturb you. Something very urgent just happened, and I preemptively acquired top-secret intelligence from the Human Federation. I need to report it to you.]
"Hmm?"
Lu Xun was taken aback, frowning, "Urgent... and related to me?"
Xi wouldn’t use the term "urgent" unless the situation directly or indirectly involved his vital interests.
[It indeed has some relation to you.]
Xi reported rapidly——
[Just three minutes ago, 63 Self-looping Cities within the Human Federation territory were nearly simultaneously attacked by enemies. The scale of attacks wasn’t large, nor the intensity strong, yet they still caused some damage. According to statistics, as of now, there’s been over 2,000 casualties.]
"What?!!"
Lu Xun was completely bewildered, his mind erupting with three question marks.