Chapter 378: Supernatural Event!

Anthony froze.

Yang Qingxi continued calmly, "Yang Industries is not so unprofessional. The meeting not taking place in Yang Tower, but in a small restaurant? Didn’t you find anything strange?"

Anthony’s expression changed. His mind rapidly connected the pieces. No wonder, it felt so wrong. But back then he had thought maybe this is how the customs of this world are. Which is why, he didn’t take it seriously. Now, it seems like that strange feeling was correct.

This man had never represented Yang Industries at all.

He had been deceived from the beginning.

Lanze didn’t care about Anthony’s changing expression. At this moment, all he wanted was to settle the matter and calm Boss Yang’s anger.

"Boss, this was just a misunderstanding. I wanted to assess this guy myself before bringing him to meet you."

Yang Qingxi curled her lips in contempt.

"Recruitment is the HR department’s responsibility, not yours. More importantly, you hired thugs to cripple a potential recruit. I’m dismissing you from the company effective immediately."

Anthony’s eyes lit up when he heard this. Despite everything that had happened, seeing Lanze being punished made him feel somewhat relieved.

’The boss of this bastard really is fair.’

Lanze’s expression changed drastically.

"You can’t do this to me! I’m an important asset to Yang Industries. Without me, your projects will never progress!"

Yang Qingxi merely gave Lanze a contemptuous look.

"You take yourself far too seriously. Dear, call the police."

"Sure."

Su Mo smiled and took out his phone.

Cold sweat immediately covered Lanze’s forehead.

If the police came and started investigating him, there were too many things from his past that could be uncovered. If those secrets come out. His life would be completely ruined.

’No. He had to stop them.’

At this point, Lanze didn’t even stop to think about Yang Qingxi’s background. His mind had already been pushed into a corner, and the fear of losing everything had completely overwhelmed his reason.

’Either they die, or my life is over.’

There was only one choice he could make.

"Everyone, as long as you kill these two, I’ll pay double—" Lanze gritted his teeth before shouting desperately, "No, ten times the agreed amount!"

The thugs who had been watching the situation with uncertainty immediately became excited upon hearing the offer. Even the restaurant owner was tempted by the enormous reward, and he reached beneath the counter and pulled out a cleaver.

In their eyes, Su Mo and Yang Qingxi had suddenly become a walking treasure chest who must be hacked.

"They really think we’re pushovers."

Su Mo chuckled and was about to step forward, but Yang Qingxi stopped him. "Let me."

"As you wish, my lady."

Su Mo gave her an inviting gesture before stepping back to watch the show.

The thugs exchanged glances before their gazes settled on Yang Qingxi and laughed.

"This chick is really eager to die."

"Capture her first. After we deal with that man, we can have some fun with her."

"Good idea. She looks pretty smooth."

"I’ll go first."

From their conversation, it was obvious that none of them recognized Yang Qingxi. As far as they were concerned, she was merely Lanze Mirai’s superior at work. Her position might be higher than his, but that didn’t mean anything to them.

So what if, she has a higher job position. Their blades doesn’t have eyes. Without any background, she could only be a fish—no, a mermaid at their mercy.

Yang Qingxi remained completely expressionless.

In her eyes, these pieces of trash were already as good as dead. A moment ago, she had intended to move around a little and stretch her muscles, but after hearing their disgusting conversation, she didn’t even want to touch them.

"Your eyes are disgusting."

She frowned and casually waved her hand.

[Curse Effect: Blindness!]

Under Anthony’s horrified gaze, the thugs, resturant Owner and that bastard Lanze suddenly began screaming.

"Huh? Why did it suddenly get dark?"

"I can’t see anything!"

"What happened?! Why is it dark in the morning?"

"Someone, turn on the lights!"

Anthony’s eyes widened as he stared at the men stumbling around in panic.

’Isn’t it bright enough? Are they... blind?’

But Yang Qingxi wasn’t finished.

"So noisy. Being young really does give you a lot of energy."

Her voice remained indifferent as she activated another curse.

[Curse Effect: Aging!]

The change that followed left Anthony completely stunned.

The strong bodies of those thugs began deteriorating at an astonishing rate. Their skin became wrinkled and dry, their muscles withered, their hair rapidly turned white before falling away, and their teeth loosened and dropped from their mouths. Their eyes became sunken as their bodies rapidly aged beyond recognition.

Within only a few seconds, the muscular men who had been threatening them moments ago had become frail old men barely capable of standing.

One by one, they collapsed onto the floor, their bodies too weak to move.

Even Lanze Mirai and the restaurant owner suffered the same fate, their previous arrogance disappearing completely as they lay helplessly on the ground.

Anthony stared at the scene in disbelief.

’How is this possible?’ For a moment, his entire understanding of the world was shaken. Then, almost immediately, another thought emerged. ’No wait, this isn’t the same world anymore. There really are superhumans here and I just encountered a supernatural event.’

His gaze fell upon Yang Qingxi.

’That woman is definitely not an ordinary person.’

Yet strangely, despite the terrifying power she had displayed, Anthony didn’t feel afraid of her.

Perhaps it was because she had just saved him. Or perhaps it was because, after being cornered moments ago, he realised, fear seemed pointless.

If these two people had wanted to kill him, he wouldn’t have been able to escape anyway.

Yang Qingxi stopped using her Curse Technique and turned her attention toward Anthony, who was still standing there dumbfounded.

At the same time, a familiar system panel appeared before her eyes.

[Destiny Protagonist: Anthony Wolker]

[Age: 22]

[Strength: Ordinary Person]

[Cheat: Super Tech Hero System!]

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