vrcanaries Chapter 1631 Surprise Attack Part 1
Chapter 1631 Surprise Attack Part 1
A surge of powerful spiritual energy and spatial laws coursed and resonated within his body, and Mingchuan locked onto the coordinates of that familiar land from his memory.
He pressed his hands down, and the space around him rippled like a lake with pebbles thrown in, and the scene before him began to twist and deform rapidly.
There was no earth-shattering tearing sound. This time, the traversal was even more exquisite, as if he himself had become a part of space, moving freely between overlapping dimensions.
The light was stretched into a colorful ribbon, and countless blurry fragments of scenery flashed by, which were reflections of various worlds projected from the cracks in space.
After a few breaths, the unsettling spatial fluctuations around us suddenly subsided.
A completely different atmosphere washed over me.
Mingchuan slowly opened his eyes and found himself standing deep in a quiet, deserted back alley.
The faint, continuous sound of traffic from the distant streets could be heard, and the air was filled with the faint smells of car exhaust, food, and the dust unique to the city.
The spiritual energy... is so thin it's almost negligible.
Compared to the spirit realm and independent space he had just left, it was like the difference between a desert and an oasis.
He strolled out of the alley, and the view before him suddenly opened up.
Skyscrapers stand tall like a steel forest, their glass curtain walls reflecting a blinding light in the sunlight.
On the wide road, vehicles of all shapes and sizes flowed in an endless stream, and the traffic lights flashed regularly.
Pedestrians hurried along, heads down at their glowing phones, or wearing headphones and lost in their own worlds.
A huge electronic screen scrolled through dazzling advertisements, while pop music, somewhat unfamiliar to Mingchuan, played from the speakers.
Tianhai City...
After this trip, will I be able to return here again?
He strolled along the bustling sidewalk, brushing past all sorts of modern people.
His legendary status has long since faded, and nowadays few people recognize him.
He was like a drop of water, quietly blending into the sea of people.
A gentle breeze carries the scent of the city.
Mingchuan took a deep breath, feeling the human world so different from the Spirit Realm.
Time... flies so fast.
The coffee shop on the street corner that he and Leng Xi had once visited by chance was still there, only the signboard seemed to have been changed to a more fashionable design.
In the distance, the area where he and Ah Xiong once fought side by side and protected is now filled with high-rise buildings and looks even more prosperous.
Everything seemed to be moving forward, but only these outcasts who wandered between the two worlds could truly appreciate the subtle differences in the flow of time in different dimensions.
With a smile on his lips, he walked lightly toward Leng Xi's home.
Now that we're back, let's enjoy this time to the fullest, lest we find it hard to return once we get back to the Spirit Realm!
Mingchuan walked briskly back to the familiar villa.
She could already imagine that when she opened the door, Leng Xi might be tending to her precious flowers and plants in the courtyard, or sitting in front of the French windows in the living room reading a book, with sunlight shining on her cool profile.
However, as soon as his fingertips touched the door lock, his divine sense scanned the entire villa first—it was empty.
He was slightly taken aback, then burst into laughter.
That makes sense. Given Leng Xi's workaholic nature, she's most likely at the company at this time.
"Looks like a surprise attack isn't going to work," he muttered to himself, a mixture of helplessness and indulgence that seemed to confirm his earlier statement.
With a thought, his figure blurred again, and in the next instant, he appeared on a deserted street corner near the headquarters of the Leng Group.
After straightening his not-too-disheveled clothes, he walked towards the towering, modern building like any ordinary visitor.
The revolving glass door slid open silently, and a cool breeze from the air conditioner blew in.
The lobby was so bright it reflected light, and behind the reception desk sat several exquisitely made-up young women.
Mingchuan walked straight to the front desk. Before he could speak, one of the receptionists, who was organizing documents with her head down, subconsciously looked up.
When her gaze fell on Mingchuan's face, she was first bewildered, then her eyes widened suddenly, the documents in her hand fell to the table with a thud, and her face changed in shock.
"General Ming... General Ming?!"
Her voice trembled with extreme surprise, drawing the attention of another colleague who looked over curiously and soon revealed the same shocked expression.
The legends Ming Chuan left behind in Tianhai City may have faded with time among ordinary people, but within the Leng Group, especially among these long-time employees, the impression of this mysterious and unpredictable CEO Ming remains profound.
"It's me." Mingchuan smiled gently at them. "Is Leng Xi upstairs?"
"Yes, yes!" The receptionist nodded hurriedly, her hand already instinctively reaching for the internal phone. "I'll notify Mr. Leng immediately, you..."
"No need." Mingchuan raised his hand to stop her, a mysterious smile on his face. "Don't tell her, I want to give her a surprise."
The receptionist immediately understood, a knowing yet slightly excited smile spreading across her face. She nodded quickly, "Yes, General Ming! President Leng should be in the CEO's office. Would you like me to show you around?"
"No need to trouble yourself, I know the way." Mingchuan waved his hand with a smile, walked familiarly to the executive-only elevator, and swiped his SIM card to activate his access.
The elevator ascended smoothly.
As the numbers kept changing, Mingchuan's heart was unexpectedly stirred by a slight, almost apprehensive feeling, akin to the trepidation of returning home.
He imagined the expression that might appear on Leng Xi's aloof face when she saw him.
Especially since he didn't bring any missions this time, they were sure to have a peaceful holiday.
"Ding--"
The top floor has arrived.
The elevator door slid open silently.
The corridor was carpeted with soft carpet, and at the end of the corridor was the heavy solid wood door, which led to the president's office.
Mingchuan tiptoed and quietly walked to the door.
The office was very soundproof, but with his hearing, he could still faintly hear a calm and clear female voice coming from inside. She was speaking fluent English and was having a video conference with someone on the other side of the screen. Her tone was decisive and carried an unquestionable authority.
He didn't knock on the door immediately, but leaned against the wall by the door and listened quietly for a while.
That familiar voice, that focused state of mind while working—it was definitely Leng Xi from his memory.
His lips unconsciously turned up, forming a gentle smile.
At this moment, in the office.
Leng Xi sat upright behind the large desk, wearing a well-tailored black suit skirt that made her skin look as white as snow and gave her a cool and aloof temperament.
She was facing her laptop screen, calmly stating the key points of the project, her eyes sharp, occasionally furrowing her brows slightly in response to the other party's questions.
The entire office was filled with her powerful aura and efficient work atmosphere.
However, just as she was about to make a final confirmation of a certain clause, her peripheral vision seemed to inadvertently glance at the closed office door.
The movement paused almost imperceptibly.
A very strange feeling welled up in my heart without warning.
The feeling was so subtle, like an invisible hand gently plucking a string in my heart, carrying an indescribable sense of familiarity and excitement.
This caused an almost imperceptible pause in her otherwise fluent speech.
The partner on the other end of the screen seemed to keenly sense the sudden change and cast an inquiring glance.
Leng Xi quickly composed herself. "Excuse me, please wait a moment."
A ripple quietly spread through her heart due to that sudden, inexplicable feeling.
"Knock, knock, knock."
Someone suddenly knocked on the door, and Leng Xi's heart jumped into her throat.