Master Bai! This Celestial Fox Spirit Is Asking For Divorce
Chapter 89: Episode 8.3 Core Hero: Shen Yuan

Chapter 89: Episode 8.3 Core Hero: Shen Yuan

In an instant, the study room became heavy. It wasn’t figurative because two pulses of energy spread inside the room. The bookshelves shook, and so did the table.

Thick, white strips of aura are leaking from Bai Tingfeng, and his eyes glow golden. The power emanating from Bai Tingfeng was enough to make the other alphas in the room.

Even Mao Huanlong, whose power was considered the strongest S-Class awakener in the country, couldn’t help but feel slightly on edge. Since he can see mana in physical form thanks to his Azure Eyes, he can also see how solid their power is once they use their ability.

"I’ve seen a lot of people’s mana, but among all of them, this kid has the thickest and most violent mana I’ve ever seen," Chairman Mao thought.

Bai Tingfeng’s mana isn’t just a wisp of smoke or a static, non-changing shape. It is moving, alive like a raging beast. However, it is like a beast in a zoo; Bai Tingfeng’s strong will restrains it.

"Just how powerful could he be if he let it out? This kid’s power would be among the 10 top swordsmen worldwide. And not just him."

He then turned to the silhouette of nine massive tails beyond the blue-eyed Shen Yuan. As always, it remained hidden to the naked eye, but the presence that comes with it was too overbearing.

"Shen Yuan has the power and potential that exceeds me. All he lacked was accomplishments, and he would later join the ranks of the top mages internationally."

"Tingfeng, Yuan," suddenly, a rough, authoritative voice swept the uncomfortable atmosphere.

"Calm down, both of you." Bai Weisheng spoke strictly.

Only then did the couple realize they are both edgy because of the topic. They apologized and tried to calm themselves.

However, little did they know that everyone inside the room was surprised by how they showed their powers.

Wu Jin was silently sweating due to the suppression he felt. Meanwhile, Bai Weisheng is deep in his thoughts. Now, he partially understood why his son got a newfound courage to face his fears.

With a powerful spouse like Shen Yuan, Tingfeng must step up to share the responsibility of protecting his family.

Chairman Mao continued his explanation.

"According to them, they are instructed by Bishop Bowen."

"Just a bishop?" Shen Yuan’s face is as crumpled as a scrunchie. That damned pest wasn’t even the Cardinal, yet he dares to make a move against his son?!

"Based on their testimony, yes. But we all know that he is simply moving based on orders from the higher up."

Everyone nodded their heads in agreement.

Chairman Mao turned to Bai Tingfeng.

"It is difficult to say if their goal in kidnapping Yanyan is the same as when they attacked Shen Yuan. These guys are small fries, so they barely know the real thing. All they know is that they are instructed to take Yanyan’s blood and assist their new S-Class companion in completing the job."

"If we want to know more about the specifics, we need to make the captured S-Class summoner speak."

"That Haichong!" Shen Yuan angrily gritted his teeth. "How dare he refuse to say anything?!"

Chairman Mao leisurely leaned his back and smiled at the fuming omega.

"Well, this is the job you must do, dear Yuan."

Shen Yuan gave Chairman Mao a stare that said: speak now and do it nicely or else...

"An effective counter-terrorism strategy entails Prevent, Pursue, Protect and Prepare. Upon considering your powers and my trust in your abilities, I decided that you will be the main force in pursuing the Cardinals, Shen Yuan."

Everyone except the mentioned omega looked at Chairman Mao with their mouths agape.

"Chairman Mao, I will not disagree that all the four aspects that you mentioned are all important in fighting against these insurgents. However, these Cardinals are hidden in our blind spot. You should know that pursuing them at this point is equivalent to heading in the vanguard without proper armor. Shen Yuan is new to all this. It’s suicide!" Bai Tingfeng’s face is red with anger.

"Tingfeng is correct. This is literally asking a newbie to make a solid footing for an entire force. Everything is too much," Bai Weisheng seconded.

Wu Jin looked at Shen Yuan and said, "See? I told you."

Bai Tingfeng looked at the silent omega beside him and placed his giant palms over the pale, slender hand, "It’s extremely difficult, Yuan. You need to think about it thoroughly."

"Once you accept the job, you will be granted legal immunity to your actions. Just like I offered you before," Chairman Mao tapped the hard table loudly and gave Shen Yuan a meaningful gaze.

The celestial fox spirit met the gaze unabashed.

"On top of that, I can guarantee you that you can handle Haichong any way that you want, and so do the present and future captured terrorists. As long as it is under the guise of investigation."

"Chairman Mao?!"

Wu Jin couldn’t help but react strongly. This is what he calls "too much!"

Armies, police, and navy don’t have legal immunity. Even a high-ranking military personnel and S-Class awakener like him wasn’t granted one, but Shen Yuan has it?!

Isn’t it the same as saying to Shen Yuan that he could go around and exterminate those terrorists before they could even reach the court?

While the alpha’s around them are waiting in suspense, the omega, the subject of everyone’s gazes, huffs a deep breath.

"It’s too dangerous, Yuan. Don’t be swayed by Chairman Mao’s offer," Bai Tingfeng leaned and whispered to his husband. "Or at least, let’s haggle for a different job. Somewhere in the middle where you could move freely."

Shen Yuan didn’t respond and just scrunched his nose. Then suddenly, he picked his nose before everyone’s serious faces like it was nobody’s business.

All the alpha’s jaws dropped to the floor.

"Damn, boy. You have a gorgeous face, but you are using your index finger to pick your nose?!" Chairman Mao couldn’t stop his exclamation.

His expression is hovering between disgust and his desire to laugh.

"My nose is itchy. What else should I do, pray? If you have problems with me using my index finger, then no worries. I will use my middle finger next time, Chairman Mao."

"At least use the pinky finger!" Mao Huanlong raised his voice. The smile on his lips was unmistakable, even if he had tried to hide it.

"Oh, Yuan," Bai Weisheng couldn’t help but facepalm his face and laugh. No one could answer the great and mighty Mao Huanlong this way. Only Shen Yuan dared and still got away with it.

"Be serious, Yuan. This is a serious matter," Bai Tingfeng said.

Shen Yuan shifted in his seat, crossing his legs. This simple motion attracted everyone, so they observed the omega’s action.

The celestial fox spirit looked at Chairman Mao confidently and then turned to his husband. He sighed.

"What should I do? The more people say I shouldn’t do it, the more the offer becomes desirable. I am a warrior of reverse psychology."

Bai Tingfeng pursed his lips and averted his gaze to Shen Yuan.

Everyone inside the room knows what Shen Yuan’s decision is.

"Perfect!" Chairman Mao almost danced from his seat after hearing what Shen Yuan said.

This time, the celestial fox spirit learned to Bai Tingfeng’s ears.

"We talked about this before, right? I told you as long as I get what I want, I will accept Chairman Mao’s offer. It is dangerous and difficult. That is certain. But you also know they will come after me or Yanyan no matter what we do."

"So instead of waiting for them to strike, I will charge at them like a bull and skewer them with my horns."

Bai Tingfeng only side-eyed Shen Yuan before declaring to Chairman Mao.

"The Baihu Guild wishes cooperation in this Joint Counterterrorism Plan of Country C."

Bai Weisheng looked at his son speechlessly before giving a nod.

"Well, as much as I wanted to accept that generous offer, my hands are tied in front of the law. Private commercial organizations like guilds are not allowed to "directly" meddle "as a whole" in government-military campaigns unless the country and its territories are under a state of emergency," Chairman Mao shrugged his shoulders.

Even a blind could tell he is using his cunning now. Who wouldn’t when the emphasis on the words directly and as a whole is as good as a hard slap on the face?

Just say that if Bai Tingfeng secretly joined the investigation, he would willingly turn a blind eye.

"This sly old man..." Shen Yuan murmured, rolling his eyes.

"You heard him, Master Bai. Are we good now?"

Bai Tingfeng nodded, "I can make do with that."

Chairman Mao’s clap echoed in the silent study room.

"Now that settles it. We will see you on Monday, Shen Yuan. That time, you will meet the entire Special Counterterrorism Unit. You will love them since some familiar people will be in the group. It’s a reunion for you," Chairman Mao sat up from his seat, signaling the end of the meeting.

The S-Class Awakeners rose to their seats, too.

And before Mao Huanlong left, he left a memo to Shen Yuan saying, "Oh, I heard about your little toy. I suggest that you settle that before we start."

"Zhu Kai may have specs comparable to analog computers, but he is also a considerable force. Don’t break him terribly, okay?"