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The Counterattack Plan of A Villain With Ten Thousand Fans - Chapter 194
🕑 Added 2024-03-23 04:13:19 +0000 UTCChapter 194
"Host, you're not planning to go see the male lead, are you?" 098 expressed concern as it watched Ling Chunann head in a certain direction. Ever since Ye Feixiao let slip three months ago, and Tan Lingfeng found out that Ling Chunann was his master, his attitude had become particularly strange. Moreover, he would occasionally bring up the matter of seeking a relationship, which had become well-known throughout the base. Everyone knew that Tan Lingfeng, a powerful ability user, was pursuing Ling Chunann. If it weren't for Ling Chunann's intervention, Shu Siyan probably would have driven Tan Lingfeng away a long time ago. Despite Ling Chunann's presence, Tan Lingfeng still often suffered under Shu Siyan's hand.
Now, with Shu Siyan absent, Tan Lingfeng would surely be aware. What if the host went and he bullied the host?
Just as 098 was contemplating how to persuade Ling Chunann not to go, it suddenly heard Ling Chunann's voice, "Do I look that weak?"
"Host, you can hear what I'm thinking again?" 098 was somewhat surprised. Since arriving in this world, due to the suppression of his soul power and his abilities being used to maintain bodily functions, Ling Chunann hardly had the energy to concern himself with its various thoughts.
Ling Chunann paused for a moment before answering, "Yes."
"That's great!" 098 cheered, then suddenly wondered if there was something wrong with its thoughts. It used to think it was terrifying that the host knew what it was thinking.
Ling Chunann arrived at Tan Lingfeng's door and knocked. A minute later, the door was opened from inside.
"A'lan, you're looking for me?" Tan Lingfeng, who had just returned from outside the city and hadn't had the chance to sit down after taking a shower, was surprised to see Ling Chunann, "What's up? Come in and have a seat."
"Okay." Ling Chunann entered the room, glanced around - aside from the unmade bed, the rest of the place was quite clean - and sat down on the sofa.
"Do you want some water?" Tan Lingfeng asked, "I heard you've made significant progress in your experiment, congratulations."
"Thank you." Ling Chunann smiled at him.
Tan Lingfeng handed Ling Chunann a glass of water, paused, and then said, "Actually..."
Ling Chunann signaled him to put the cup on the coffee table and looked up, "What?"
"I don't mind sharing you with Shu Siyan," Tan Lingfeng said, "As long as you agree, I'm willing to be in a three-person relationship."
Ling Chunann: "??"
098: "??!!"
After a few seconds, Ling Chunann cleared his throat, "What do you mean?"
"I mean, I really like, no, I love you. I hope you can be with me, even if there are others beside you, I don't mind," Tan Lingfeng said earnestly, "I hope you'll consider it."
"No need to consider." Ling Chunann showed him a smile, "I refuse."
Tan Lingfeng's expression turned ugly for a moment but quickly returned to calm, "Why?"
"Sorry, I don't like you." Ling Chunann glanced at Tan Lingfeng, then started to walk out, "I have things to do, I'll be going now. Let's not bring this up again."
As 098 was internally panicking, worried that Tan Lingfeng might suddenly lash out and attack Ling Chunann, Ling Chunann safely left Tan Lingfeng's room. During this time, Tan Lingfeng didn't even look up at Ling Chunann.
"Host, don't you think the male lead is a bit strange?"
"He's always been quite strange," Ling Chunann said, "It's not just been a day or two. But his proposal today was indeed interesting."
"...You're not seriously considering making a move on him, are you?"
Ling Chunann ignored 098's wild guesses and headed straight for the laboratory.
"By the way, Host, what were you doing looking for the male lead?" The conversation had been brief.
"It's been handled."
"Ah?"
"A'lan."
Just as Ling Chunann was about to enter the laboratory, he was called from behind by Li Suiyun, who had recently returned. Li Suiyun, now the second in command at the base besides Ling Chunann and Shu Siyan, wielded considerable authority. With the enhancement from the game system, his abilities were no weaker than Tan Lingfeng's. Ye Feixiao had also activated the Hidden Sword skill, and although still a bit weak, if the two joined forces, they would certainly become the largest power in the base besides Shu Siyan.
However, not having gone through the cruel experiences described in the original story, Li Suiyun remained a gentle young man. Nowadays, he and Ye Feixiao were showing off their affection daily, so there was no end-of-the-world scenario brewing. Seeing Ling Chunann turn around, his face was full of smiles, "A'lan, are you free tonight? Feixiao caught some game today and wants to invite you over to try it."
"I'll pass. I still have some research to finish and want to get it done as soon as possible," Ling Chunann declined.
"Alright then, go on with your work." Li Suiyun didn't press further, "If there's anything I can help with, just let me know."
"Actually, there's something I want to ask you."
"What is it?"
Ling Chunann paused, "Did he say anything to you before he left the city?"
"Shu Sir? He didn't see me, just sent a message through Zhihang," Li Suiyun said, "Did something happen?"
"Nothing. I'm going in." Ling Chunann nodded and smiled.
"Alright." Li Suiyun seemed like he wanted to say more but stopped when he saw Ling Chunann enter the lab, then turned towards his residence.
At that moment, Ye Feixiao was busy in the kitchen. Hearing Li Suiyun's return, he poked his head out, "Is A'lan coming?"
"He said he had unfinished experiments and went to the lab," Li Suiyun replied.
"Oh, then I'll bring some to him later. With Shu Sir out of town, A'lan probably isn't eating properly," Ye Feixiao wiped his hands on his apron and called over to Li Suiyun, "Come help me wash the vegetables."
"Alright," Li Suiyun rolled up his sleeves and began washing the vegetables, "When you deliver the food, ask A'lan if he's had a falling out with Shu Sir. I feel like A'lan was a bit off today."
"How so? Did they have a fight?" Ye Feixiao was surprised, "Impossible. Shu Sir adores A'lan; how could they possibly argue? What made you think that?"
"Just a hunch."
"Okay, I'll remember to ask." But what neither of them expected was that they wouldn't have the chance to enter the lab that evening, as Ling Chunann had locked it.
When Ling Chunann returned to the lab, Yu Zhihang and An Ningning were intently watching a test tube on the experiment table, seemingly for a long time.
Ling Chunann coughed, "What are you doing?"
The two, startled, nearly jumped up. An Ningning patted her chest, "A'lan, how come you make no sound when you walk?"
"I've been here a while," Ling Chunann pointed to the test tube, "What are you looking at?"
"We're waiting for the experiment results," Yu Zhihang said.
"The results won't be out until tomorrow. Are you planning to stay here all night?" Ling Chunann smiled, "You might as well help me with something."
"What is it?" An Ningning asked.
Although initially attracted to Ling Chunann, knowing he and Shu Siyan were a couple and after so much time had passed, An Ningning had long since abandoned any fanciful thoughts and was now veering into the direction of a die-hard fan.
This was what 098 admired most about Ling Chunann; the host was truly amazing!
Ling Chunann closed the lab, then took out two seeds.
"What are these?" The two leaned in curiously, "They look like seeds."
They had seen devil vine seeds before, which were brown and unremarkable, hence their confusion. Ling Chunann did not elaborate further, walked to the experiment table, and indicated for them to assist.
"Host, aren't these two seeds already dead?" 098 asked, "What are you planning to do with them?"
"098, you're underestimating their vitality," Ling Chunann observed the seeds carefully in the petri dish.
"You mean they're not dead?" 098 was surprised, "But I feel like there's no life force in them anymore."
Ling Chunann squinted and smiled, "Secret."
After placing the seeds, Ling Chunann infused some healing ability into them, then watched quietly for a while before shrugging at 098, "Looks like we'll have to wait."
"A'lan, I've entered the experiment data into the computer," Yu Zhihang said later in the night.
"Thanks, that's great." Ling Chunann nodded, went over to the computer, opened the data formula, and modified a few values.
"What are you being polite for?" Yu Zhihang waved it off, "By the way, I heard this morning that Feng Cheng is about to return. His mission took a bit longer this time."
Ling Chunann's fingers paused on the keyboard, "When is he coming back?"
"Probably within three days."
After the Devil Vine outbreak, the Feng residence, located on the mountain, suffered devastating damage. Feng Cheng protected his family as they fled down the mountain. During their escape, one of his cousins used him as a human shield against the Devil Vines, causing him to fall into the midst of the vines. The Feng family, thinking he was dead, scattered in panic.
Just when he thought he was surely doomed, he found that the Devil Vines around him had disappeared. At the same time, the jade pendant Ling Chunann had given him turned to dust.
Later, Feng Cheng activated his fire abilities and came to Shu Siyan's base, where he now serves as the captain of the special abilities team.
Ling Chunann hummed in acknowledgment, showing he was informed, and continued typing, formulas flashing across the screen.
Although Yu Zhihang, who was medically trained, recognized most of the formulas, he found it difficult to understand their combined implications, something Ling Chunann was deeply engrossed in. After watching for a while, Yu Zhihang left, leaving An Ningning who had already fallen asleep on a stool near the experiment table. He covered her with a jacket since it was still a bit chilly.
Yu Zhihang might not have grasped the full meaning of the formulas, but 098, with its extensive knowledge, followed Ling Chunann's calculations with growing alarm, though it dared not interrupt Ling Chunann's focused work.
Meanwhile, a battle was unfolding within the base.
Tan Lingfeng had gathered his followers, launching a surprise attack on Shu Siyan's forces. The assault came in the early hours, catching Shu Siyan's subordinates off guard, especially since Tan Lingfeng had not shown any overtly aggressive behavior within the base before. However, being well-trained veterans from various battles, they quickly regained the upper hand.
But Tan Lingfeng was determined to fight to the bitter end. After a day of combat, with his last companion fallen, and realizing the futility of his situation, he resorted to taking a child hostage. With bloodshot eyes, he pointed his sword at the child's neck and demanded to Li Suiyun, "Hand over Feng Lan, or I'll kill him!"
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