Chapter 697

Chapter 697: Chapter 630: He Who Understands the Times Is a Talented Person Chapter 697: Chapter 630: He Who Understands the Times Is a Talented Person Tao Yu’s words fell, and the scene immediately turned cold.

What the heck?

“That joke is not the slightest bit funny.”

Even with the face that Tao Yu’s card provided, many were still displeased.

But as they were the recipients of his favor, it wasn’t appropriate to express their dissatisfaction outright and they could only offer a dry laugh.

A member of the Aphis family by his side had a surge of apprehension.

Could it be true?

He had come because he had detected the signs of a jamming device previously in his family’s hotel and confirmed through the lobby and corridor cameras that it was Tao Yu who had activated it after entering.

…

So there must have been some secret discussion!

Now, with Shi Di’s death, the position of the External Affairs Grand Steward was up for competition.

He saw this and came over decisively, hoping to gather some intelligence and add chips to his bid for the position of External Affairs Grand Steward.

“Mr.

Klein, there are some things you shouldn’t jest about.”

The man in the suit spoke with a grave voice.

“You and Shi Di are alike; neither of you have any manners.”

Tao Yu glanced at him with a smile, his offhand remark instantly plunging the other into an abyss of ice!

What, what’s going on?!

Did the murderer just reveal themselves?!

While his face bore a look of horror and his thoughts wavered in disbelief.

Suddenly, a 3D billboard nearby began to broadcast a breaking news story featuring a photo of Long Yin’er and a mysterious shadowy figure.

The headline was particularly eye-catching.

“Long Yin’er personally acknowledges her romance!

Set to announce at a press conference!”

This sudden, highly paid advertisement, especially with such explosive news, naturally became an immediate promotion!

To be promoted so quickly, it was clear that it bypassed the manager arranged by the Aphis family and went directly to the media.

Even a sinking ship has a few pounds of iron; Long Yin’er and her team must have had some other means of quick communication.

At the sight of this news, many members of the Support Team felt as if the sky had collapsed.

“No way, it can’t be true, can it?”

“I knew I should have been the one to step up!”

“Oh my god!

I’ve been dumped.”

“Impossible…”

“…”

In the fan economy, it’s not unusual for true fans to bless their idols’ romances, but there are many more who find it difficult to accept.

The phenomenon of fans un-following after an idol starts dating is all too common, and there are even those whose love turns to hate.

In the State Capital, with such a large share of the idol economy, aside from the Bai family’s daughters who treated this like a hobby, most established idols wouldn’t go public with their relationships.

Even if they were in a relationship, it would be kept underground.

But Long Yin’er’s situation was quite out of the ordinary!

She didn’t have much of a foundation locally!

“Damn it!”

Tao Yu heard the Aphis family’s man curse quietly before he started to walk away quickly, making continuous calls.

And Captain Shi Di of the Security Team’s expression collapsed even further.

You’ve got to be kidding me.

More trouble?

The local idols already added plenty of complications as many of them had assets in White Star City and didn’t need him to maintain order.

It was Long Yin’er, the outsider idol, who had been causing most of their trouble.

And now a significantly bigger problem seemed imminent!

“I’m going to prepare an outfit for the press conference and head out.

Otherwise, I might not make it in time.”

Tao Yu said with a cheerful wave to the stunned members of the Support Team before leaving with easy strides, heading to a nearby dress shop.

The image of Tao Yu, as ‘Klein,’ was naturally very marketable, making the choice of a suit quite simple.

However, just as Tao Yu had changed into one suit and casually packed two others,

Suddenly the glass windows facing the street of the shop shattered with a thunderous crash, reducing to shards that shot out violently!

Then, several figures burst in, shouting as they came.

“We will never allow Yin’er to be yours!”

“The one who defiles the goddess should die!”

“Go die!”

There were a total of three attackers, all of their strengths around the level of a Senior Partner.

Moreover, they announced their reasons and affiliations before they came in, clearly a deliberate act, most likely not real fans, but rather a form of probing using the opportunity.

“I voluntarily spoke of Shi Di’s matter, and yet they only sent Senior Partners.

Is this a sign of disrespect…”

Muttered Tao Yu inwardly.

But he also understood that the attackers probably counted as expendable probes, and perhaps it was precisely because of Shi Di’s disappearance that they dared not waste a World Breaker so lightly.

The Aphis family couldn’t afford the luxury of using a World Breaker as cannon fodder.

Three senior partners, each with a distinct style and excelling in burst power, that kind of evened things out…

Crack~

Tao Yu hadn’t even made a move, it was just a hint of azure gleam in his eyes and a slight fluttering of his clothes and hair.

The shards hurtling towards him seemed to freeze in mid-air as if time itself had stopped.

Then, as the air crystallized into ice, it rapidly extended towards the three attackers.

Before they could react, they were turned into three ice sculptures that crashed down onto the ground.

Crash~

Shattering into pieces!

“Stop!

How dare you in the city…, in the city…”

A figure dressed in the uniform of an Inspector, descended from the sky just in time, seizing the moment perfectly.

However, upon seeing the frozen storefront and the shattered ice sculptures, and the clerks nearby who had been unharmed, the Inspector swallowed back his words.

Because although this power was extremely formidable, the control over its strength was just right!

𝑛𝘰𝘷𝗴𝘰.co

Those clerks huddled and shaking, indeed, had not been injured.

“Oh, an Inspector, cleaning up nicely.”

Tao Yu glanced at the approaching Inspector whom he seemed to recognize from his own information, a man named Boken.

As expected of an Inspector from a place like the second ring, he must be a nascent Catastrophe Level, though not quite like Saruman’s kind, nor like the two lackeys from the Huang Family.

Boken was not from the Aphis family; he might be some kind of ally.

“You…”

Upon hearing Tao Yu’s unceremoniously direct words, Boken’s brow furrowed.

His vision was keen; he could tell right away that this person was not simple.

But such words were too disrespectful!

“What?

Mr.

Inspector, aren’t you here to uphold justice?

Or could it be that you’ve come after me?”

Tao Yu seemed rather surprised, followed by another flutter of his clothes and a more intense glow of azure light in his eyes.

This caused Boken, who was already irritated and ready to retort, to suddenly feel an overwhelming sense of deadly threat looming over him!

It shocked him to his core.

How could this be?!

So strong?!

Even though he had just reached the threshold of Catastrophe Level, a position that changes one’s status overnight,

he still felt this pressure, this…

He had already been impressed with the scene before him, suspecting that this person was strong.

But he had not expected this degree of strength!

Although Tao Yu had only locked his presence onto him, it was impossible for him to make a move in the State Capital.

But this sensation of a deadly threat indicated that the other’s strength was even greater than his own!

A powerful Catastrophe Level?!

Who was he?

Why did he have no information on him?

But now, he couldn’t afford to think too much.

All he could do now was to offer an explanation, albeit grudgingly,

“No, you’ve misunderstood.

They attacked you first; their deaths were deserved…”

Damn!

The Aphis family has screwed me over!

How could it be an unknown Catastrophe Level?

And one that could threaten me!

I don’t have any records of such a person?

From another city?

Shouldn’t the Flame of Civilization have them registered?

As an Inspector, I should know!

Then, a thought dawned on him; maybe this person was one of White Star City’s powerhouses, either always low-key and not exposed or disguised in a different style.

Both possibilities were likely!

Nonetheless, it was clear he needed not get involved any further!

Helping out casually was one thing.

But when it comes to a Catastrophe Level, especially one stronger than him, the Aphis family didn’t have that clout.

What can you guys…

“Ah, that’s wise, people who know their place tend to live longer.”

Tao Yu smiled gently, then picked up the shopping bag, which was unaffected by the cold, and stepped over the shattered doorway to leave.

As Tao Yu walked past the Inspector, Boken felt his very breath freeze, as if a single inhalation could frostbite his lungs, a stabbing pain setting in.

It left his face flush with a mix of anger and inhibition, yet he dared not say a word!

He knew this was a warning for assisting the Aphis family!

Such matters didn’t need any evidence; the conviction of the heart was enough, and he dared not release even a peep!

Instead, he mentally cursed the Aphis family once more as he quickly downed a potion, turning to watch Tao Yu’s leisurely departing figure.

Boken’s eyes held a tinge of bewilderment.

“So strong, with Long Yin’er suddenly finding such a backer, those who harbor designs on her will have to think twice in the future.

I wonder if the Aphis family will give up…”

No matter what, it’s none of my business now…

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