The forty-new proposal.

At the conference table, the Dragon Group, led by Tang Feng, sat on one side. Across from them sat Dongfeng, Lanhua, Director Li, Qin Chuan, and others, along with Liu Lang, who was still trapped in the Universe Net. At the head of the table sat the Wind King, with a veiled woman standing behind him.

"Due to the video from the hospital leaking onto the internet yesterday, public opinion is under intense pressure. Our superiors have ordered us to capture Song Lili within seven days. Let’s synchronize our information," the Wind King said, glancing at Liu Lang with a strange expression.

Dongfeng spoke first: "We suspect Song Lili might be a subordinate recruited by Tu Ning, the top Slit-Mouthed Woman of the Hachi Kingdom. Their abilities are bizarre; you’ve all clashed with Song Lili, so you should have a personal understanding of that."

Tang Feng continued: "Song Lili’s strength in direct combat is no higher than D-rank, but she is meticulous, cunning, and extremely difficult to deal with. My team member, Zhang Lingyan, was seriously injured by her ambush."

Everyone took turns speaking, adding information they had gathered.

Liu Lang sneered, "If I weren't trapped in this net, Song Lili might have been caught yesterday. I just wonder why an artifact developed by the Dragon Group itself was in the hands of Song Lili’s accomplice!"

"That wasn't an accomplice; it was one of Sister Yan’s subordinates!" Asun retorted.

Liu Lang let out a few laughs. "Sister Yan? Is that Zhang Lingyan? The same Zhang Lingyan who took out a key witness without authorization and even murdered them? Why are her subordinates carrying Dragon Group artifacts? Are her subordinates part of the Dragon Group too? What kind of organization is your Dragon Group, anyway?"

Director Li nodded secretly, satisfied that the advice he had given before the meeting had paid off. Qin Chuan even produced evidence of the various misdeeds committed by Zhang Lingyan’s subordinates, including proof of illegal activities.

"Your Dragon Group really is a den of iniquity," Liu Lang remarked with a sarcastic tone.

The Wind King smiled and waved his hand. "Liu Lang, you’ve matured quite a bit in these past few days. Hahaha. Anyway, the Dragon Group will be officially established after this case concludes. Until then, you will operate as a special task force under the Special Abilities Brigade."

"Tang Feng, tell your people to remove that net from Liu Lang." The Wind King gestured toward Tang Feng.

"I wanted to release him yesterday, but he was the one who..." Asun, unable to take it any longer—having been cursed at by Liu Lang for two hours the previous day—was interrupted by Tang Feng, who signaled him to release the prisoner and once again expressed to Liu Lang that it had all been a misunderstanding.

"Wind King, our Dragon Group member A-Zeng has a unique ability that can identify who has been influenced by Song Lili’s powers," Tang Feng said, introducing A-Zeng. Although her combat strength was only F-rank, her ability was unique: she could perceive various forms of energy, whether within the human body or in the natural world. He then presented a plan to use A-Zeng’s ability as the core for rapid screening of high-risk individuals.

The Wind King nodded. "Dragon Group, you’ve had the most contact with Song Lili, so you can handle it your way. But can you catch her within seven days?"

Tang Feng hesitated for two seconds before saying firmly, "I guarantee we will complete the mission!"

"Good! All the forces present here are at your disposal!" The Wind King waved his hand.

Liu Lang was deeply confused. This wasn't the first time the Dragon Group had caused trouble; why were they being put in charge now? He was about to speak up, but the Wind King announced the end of the meeting and left.

A-Zeng watched the Wind King and the veiled woman behind him depart. She thought to herself, "As expected of the Special Abilities Brigade, they have two S-rank powerhouses. Who is that woman? I’ve never heard of her." She looked at Liu Lang, who was chasing after the Wind King; he was clearly up to no good. However, the energy within him was strange—it seemed to be two types of energy fused into one. Through observing his energy state, she could also discern other things: "This young man has a high libido right now. It's nice to be young."

The Wind King ignored him, boarding a helicopter with the veiled woman and flying off, leaving Liu Lang feeling incredibly frustrated.

Lanhua patted him on the shoulder. "Take this. You’ve been busy for so many days; your big sister will take you out to have some fun in Tianjing."

"Aren't you worried? Song Lili can change her face now; it will be very hard to catch her. How many more innocent people will lose their lives?" Liu Lang said anxiously.

"A-Zeng’s ability is unique, and her background is strong. The Dragon Group has received support from the top this time, so there shouldn't be any problems," Dongfeng said calmly, sipping water from a paper cup. "Do you think their plan was just brought up? They submitted it to the higher-ups last night and gained their trust. Today was just a formality. They’ve also been provided with sufficient manpower and resources, so don't worry. Song Lili will be captured and will become the first medal of honor for the Dragon Group."

"If everything is left to the Dragon Group, what about the Special Abilities Brigade? Are you going to handle security in Xiong'an?" Liu Lang blurted out.

Lanhua and Dongfeng were both amused. Dongfeng continued to explain, "According to the new division of labor, the Special Abilities Brigade will be primarily responsible for international affairs, while domestic affairs will be handed over to the newly formed Dragon Group."

"And what about me?"

"Look at what I gave you," Lanhua reminded him.

Liu Lang opened the package. It contained two sets of Special Abilities Brigade uniforms and some miscellaneous items, such as a water cup imprinted with the Brigade’s logo.

"Because you are still a student, you can only officially work for the Special Abilities Brigade after you graduate. During your university years, you are obligated to cooperate with the Dragon Group’s work."

Liu Lang’s eyes widened. "I have to cooperate with that... 'Young Lady of the Beijing Circle'?"

When Lanhua heard "Young Lady of the Beijing Circle," her expression shifted, but she still smiled to comfort Liu Lang, hugging him like a child. If it weren't for the soft, full sensation of Sister Lanhua, Liu Lang would have remained a man of principle.

"Children are so easy to coax," Lanhua thought to herself.

"Do you understand? Be a good boy," she emphasized again.

"I understand, 'Young Master of the Beijing Circle'," Liu Lang replied flatly.

Dongfeng spat out the water he was drinking again, looking at Lanhua in disbelief. "Young Master?"

Lanhua pointed at Liu Lang, looking as if she had been exposed for something shameful, and snapped in a rage, "What did you say!"

Liu Lang said nonchalantly, "I haven't been in Tianjing for all these days for nothing. I’ve been working with Qin Chuan to seriously dig up dirt on Zhang Lingyan and her subordinates. Years ago, alongside the 'Great Princess of the Beijing Circle,' there was a playboy known as the 'Young Master of the Beijing Circle.' Right, Sister Lanhua?"

Dongfeng had discovered a major piece of gossip and only regretted that he didn't have any melon seeds to snack on. Liu Lang tossed him a handful.

"You... if you keep talking nonsense, I’ll pull your tongue out!" Lanhua’s face was twisted with fury.

Liu Lang put on an aggrieved expression. "Why would I talk nonsense if I didn't have proof? I have photos and videos on my phone, and even the police transcript from when that Young Master caused trouble!"

Dongfeng’s eyes lit up; he looked at Liu Lang as if he were looking at a super-sexy beauty. "Show me! Show me!"

Just as Liu Lang was about to unlock his phone to play the evidence and prove his innocence, both he and Dongfeng heard Lanhua say, word by word, "Think carefully. One of you is C-rank, the other is D-rank. I, your Sister Lanhua, happen to be B-rank."