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Chapter 190 This time it's really bad!
"You think you can rob us?" Li An said contemptuously, his hands quickly forming a hand seal. A water dragon shot out from his hands, instantly scattering the bandits.
The bandits, horrified by the sight before them, fled in disarray. The caravan members cheered, casting grateful and admiring glances at Li An.
"Thank you, Li An! If it weren't for you, we would have been in big trouble this time!" The caravan leader said excitedly, shaking Li An's hand.
Li An smiled and nodded: "It's nothing. Protecting everyone's safety is my duty."
As Li An excelled in various missions, the villagers' attitudes towards him underwent a dramatic change. Those who once looked at him with suspicion now held admiration and respect. However, all of this did not make Li An complacent; he knew he still had a long way to go.
"My strength has improved, but that's far from enough. There are still too many powerful enemies in this world," Li An silently warned himself.
The peaceful days didn't last long. One day, an alarm suddenly sounded in Konoha Village. It turned out that a group of mysterious enemies had invaded the village. These enemies were all extremely powerful, leaving devastation in their wake.
"Enemy attack! Everyone prepare for battle!" Shouts and footsteps echoed throughout the village.
Upon hearing the alarm, Li An immediately rushed out. He arrived at the village entrance and saw a group of people dressed in black cloaks engaged in a fierce battle with the Konoha ninja. The enemy's ninjutsu was unpredictable, and the Konoha ninja were gradually becoming overwhelmed.
"Damn it, who are these guys?" Li An frowned, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.
Just then, an enemy spotted Li An and sneered, "Another overconfident fool, die!" With that, he conjured a ball of black flame in his hand and shot it toward Li An.
Li An remained calm and quickly formed hand seals. Instantly, an earthen wall rose from the ground, blocking the attack of the black flames.
"Is that all you've got?" Li An challenged, his hands rapidly forming hand seals once more. This time, he unleashed the strongest ninjutsu he had learned from the ninjutsu manual—Universal Pull.
A powerful gravitational force erupted from Li An's hand, pulling the enemies towards him uncontrollably.
"What kind of ninjutsu is this?" the enemies exclaimed in terror, their faces filled with fear.
Li An clasped his hands together, and the enemies pulled in by gravity were instantly crushed by the powerful force. Seeing this, the other enemies were so frightened that they tried to flee.
"Trying to run? Not so easy!" Li An snorted coldly and used his ninjutsu again to eliminate all the enemies.
The battle was over, and the villagers of Konoha cheered and rushed forward, surrounding Lian.
"Li An, you're amazing! You're a hero of our Konoha Village!" the villagers shouted excitedly.
Tsunade also walked over, looking at Li An with admiration in her eyes: "I didn't expect you to be so good at hiding your abilities, Li An. This time, thanks to you, Konoha Village would have been in danger."
Li An bowed slightly: "This is my responsibility as a member of Konoha Village, Hokage-sama."
However, just as Li An was enjoying his success in Konoha Village, a mysterious letter was delivered to him.
Li An opened the letter, which read: "A sincere invitation from Academy City. We look forward to your arrival. Here, you will find unexpected opportunities and challenges."
Chapter 191 What kind of place is that?
Li An looked at the letter, his mind filled with questions. "Academy City? What kind of place is that?"
Just then, Guo Yao walked in and, seeing the letter in Li An's hand, asked curiously, "What's this, Li An?"
Li An handed the letter to Guo Yao: "An invitation from Academy City. I've never heard of this place before."
After reading the letter, Guo Yao looked worried: "You...you don't want to go, do you?"
Li An gently grasped Guo Yao's hand: "I admit, this invitation is very tempting. It might be a good opportunity to improve my skills, but I'm also worried about your safety after I leave."
Guo Yao leaned against Li An's chest: "I don't want you to leave. I'm afraid you'll encounter danger."
Li An gently stroked Guo Yao's hair: "I know, I'm reluctant to part with you too. But if I want to become stronger, to protect you, to protect Konoha Village, perhaps I need to face this unknown challenge."
The two embraced for a long time, Li An's heart filled with conflict. He didn't know what awaited him, but his adventurous spirit was completely ignited.
Finally, Li An raised his head, a resolute glint in his eyes: "I've made up my mind, I'm going to Academy City."
Guo Yao looked at Li An, her eyes filled with reluctance, but she still nodded: "Then you must be careful, I will wait for you to come back here."
Li An hugged Guo Yao tightly: "Don't worry, I will definitely come back safely."
On the day he left Konoha Village, the sky was overcast, as if it too was grieving for Lian's departure. Villagers came to see him off, and Naruto patted Lian on the shoulder: "Lian, you must come back! We're still waiting to go on missions with you!"
Sasuke didn't speak, but a hint of reluctance was evident in his eyes. Iruka-sensei smiled and said, "Take care on your journey, Lian. We believe in you."
Sakura Haruno looked at Li An, hesitated, and ultimately said nothing.
Li An bid farewell to everyone and then turned to embark on the road to Academy City. His figure appeared somewhat lonely under the gloomy sky, but his steps were incredibly firm.
Li An stood at the entrance to Academy City, sunlight streaming onto his slightly youthful yet resolute face. A gentle breeze ruffled his hair. He took a deep breath, the air thick with the unique blend of technology and mystery characteristic of Academy City. Stepping into this unfamiliar yet opportunity-filled land, his heart pounded with both trepidation and excitement. His hands unconsciously tightened around the straps of his backpack, which held his thirst for knowledge about superpowers and his deep longing for Guo Yao.
“Academy City, I’ve finally arrived.” Li An murmured softly, his eyes gleaming with determination. “Guo Yao, you must be safe and sound.” He silently repeated this to himself as he strode forward, his steps hurried yet cautious. On both sides of the street, buildings of various styles were arranged in a pleasing manner, and pedestrians hurried by, each with a look of anticipation for the future or a sense of exploration of the unknown on their faces.
Li An's eyes scanned his surroundings, searching for a place to learn about superpowers. He passed a bookstore and, through the window, saw it filled with books on the theory and practice of superpowers. His eyes lit up, and he was about to step inside when he suddenly stopped. He looked around warily, a vague feeling creeping into his heart that in this seemingly peaceful Academy City, there seemed to be pairs of eyes watching him from the shadows.
Chapter 192 We can't be so reckless.
"I can't be so reckless," he told himself, slowly retracting his steps, putting his hands in his pockets, and continuing on his way as if nothing was amiss. His eyes seemed to wander casually, but in reality, he was observing every detail around him, not missing any corner that might pose a danger. There seemed to be some surveillance equipment he had never seen before installed on the streetlights, and the occasional glances cast by passersby seemed to conceal some deeper meaning.
As Li An walked, he came to a quiet corner of the campus. Here, the trees provided ample shade, and sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled patterns of light and shadow on the ground. A gentle breeze rustled the leaves, as if they were whispering secrets. Li An took a deep breath of the fresh air, his tense nerves relaxing slightly. He found a bench, sat down, and looked up at the sky, pondering his next move.
Just then, light footsteps sounded in the distance. Li An subconsciously turned his head and saw a familiar figure. It was Guo Yao, wearing a simple school uniform, her ponytail swaying gently with her steps, her face radiating youthful vitality. The moment she saw Li An, Guo Yao's eyes lit up, her already bright eyes now sparkling with surprise.
"Li An!" Guo Yao called out excitedly, quickening her pace and almost running towards him. A radiant smile bloomed on her face, a smile as warm and touching as a flower blooming in spring.
Li An watched Guo Yao run towards him, a surge of indescribable warmth welling up inside him. He stood up, a smile unconsciously spreading across his face, his eyes filled with tenderness and doting affection. "Guo Yao, it really is you," he said softly, his voice trembling slightly.
Guo Yao ran up to Li An, slightly out of breath, her chest heaving. She looked up at Li An, her eyes filled with joy: "I thought I'd never see you again, but I never expected to meet you here." Her voice was clear and melodious, like a mountain spring flowing into Li An's heart.
Li An looked at Guo Yao, his eyes filled with even more tenderness: "I've been looking for you too, worried that something might have happened to you." As he spoke, he subconsciously reached out to stroke Guo Yao's hair, but then stopped in mid-air, his hand trembling slightly.
Guo Yao seemed to notice Li An's actions. Her cheeks flushed slightly, and a hint of shyness flashed in her eyes. She lowered her head gently and whispered, "I'm fine, I was just worried about you." The air around them seemed to become sweeter, and the sunlight seemed to become warmer, shining on the two of them and creating a beautiful scene.
However, this sweetness didn't last long. Not far away, a tall, elegant girl was coldly watching them. She was Shokuhou Yuuki, a Level 5 esper in Academy City, who usually exuded a haughty, queen-like aura. At this moment, however, her eyes were filled with jealousy and anger. Watching Li An and Guo Yao's intimate behavior, her hands unconsciously clenched, her nails digging deeply into her palms.
"Hmph, those two are quite the lovers." Shokuhou Yuuki sneered, a hint of malice flashing in her eyes. "I'd like to see just how capable this brat who appeared out of nowhere really is." With that, she walked gracefully towards Li An and Guo Yao.
Chapter 193 The young girls are getting along very well
Shokuhou Yuuki walked up to the two of them, slightly raised her chin, and her eyes were full of disdain: "Oh, isn't this the newcomer? What, getting so close to a little girl as soon as you arrive?" Her voice was clear and pleasant, but her words were full of sarcasm.
Hearing the voice, Li An turned around and saw Shokuhou Uzume, immediately becoming wary. He frowned slightly, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes, but quickly regained his composure. He calmly stepped in front of Guo Yao and said indifferently, "May I ask what this young lady has to say?"
Watching Li An's actions, Misaki Shokuhou's jealousy burned even brighter. She sneered, took a step forward, and exuded a powerful aura: "I wouldn't call it guidance, I just want to see how capable you are, daring to be so arrogant in front of me." As she spoke, a strange light flashed in her eyes, and the surrounding air seemed to become oppressive.
Li An sensed the threat emanating from Shokuhou Yuuki, his heart pounding slightly, but he remained calm on the surface. He secretly activated his system, analyzing Shokuhou Yuuki's abilities. After a moment, a look of understanding flashed in his eyes, and a confident smile appeared on his lips.
“I think you may have the wrong person,” Li An said calmly and firmly. “I’m just a newcomer here and I haven’t offended you.”
Hearing Li An's words, Shokuhou Yuuki not only didn't back down, but became even more furious. She suddenly waved her hand, and a powerful psychic force attacked Li An: "Enough nonsense. If you don't make a fool of yourself today, don't even think about leaving here."
Li An's eyes narrowed as he saw the incoming psychic power. He quickly dodged to the side, shouting, "Guo Yao, watch out!" Guo Yao was so frightened by the sudden turn of events that her face turned pale. She instinctively hid behind Li An, gripping his clothes tightly with both hands.
"Trying to hide? Not so easy!" When Shokuhou Yuuki saw Li An dodge, a hint of unwillingness flashed in her eyes. She activated her Nen power again, this time even more turbulent, like a surging tide, sweeping towards Li An.
Fine beads of sweat appeared on Li An's forehead. He knew that Shokuhou Yuuki's abilities were not to be underestimated. But he didn't panic. Based on the weaknesses analyzed by the system, he reacted quickly. He concentrated his mind and formed an energy barrier in front of him, blocking Shokuhou Yuuki's attack.
"Hmph, you've got some skill." Shokuhou Yuuki's eyes flashed with surprise when she saw her attack blocked, but she quickly regained her indifference. "However, this is not enough." As she spoke, she increased the output of her psychic power, and the surrounding air seemed to be torn apart, making a piercing sound.
Li An felt the pressure mounting, his arms trembling slightly, but he gritted his teeth and persevered. He knew that if he relaxed, he would be defeated by Shokuhou Yuuki. He took a deep breath, gathering all his strength to contend with Shokuhou Yuuki's Nen power.
Just as the two sides were locked in a stalemate, more and more people gathered around. They were all drawn to the fierce battle, casting surprised glances. "Isn't that Shokuhou Uzaki? Why is she fighting with a newbie?" "Who is that newbie? How did he manage to block Shokuhou Uzaki's attacks?" The murmurs of discussion among the crowd made the battle even more captivating.
"It seems I can't continue like this," Li An thought to himself. Suddenly, his eyes lit up as he came up with a plan. Taking advantage of the moment when Shokuhou Yuuki increased her Nen output, he suddenly withdrew his energy barrier and simultaneously charged forward.
Chapter 194 Just who is he?
Seeing Li An's actions, Shokuhou Yuuki was overjoyed: "Finally couldn't hold back? Let's see where you can hide this time." She quickly focused her psychic power on Li An, preparing to deliver a fatal blow.
However, just as her psychic power was about to strike Li An, Li An suddenly vanished from his spot. Shokuhou Yuuki was startled, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes: "Where did he go?" Just as she was searching for Li An, he suddenly appeared behind her, a powerful energy gathering in his hand, and he fiercely attacked Shokuhou Yuuki.
Sensing the attack from behind, Shokuhou Yuuki realized it was too late to dodge. She could only hastily turn around and use her psychic powers to defend herself. A deafening boom followed, and the powerful energy blast sent both of them staggering back several steps. A look of shock and resentment crossed Shokuhou Yuuki's face. She hadn't expected Li An to find her weakness and counterattack so swiftly.
"You... how could you..." Shokuhou Yuuki stared at Li An in disbelief, her eyes filled with shock and anger.
Li An was slightly out of breath, a hint of fatigue on his face, but more so the joy of victory: "Your abilities are powerful, but not invincible." His voice was weak, but full of confidence.
Those around them gasped in amazement at Shokuhou Yuuki's defeat. "That's incredible! That newcomer actually defeated Shokuhou Yuuki!" "Yeah, who is he?" People's eyes were filled with surprise and admiration as they all turned to Li An.
Seeing the stares of those around her, Misaki Shokuhou's anger reached its peak. She glared fiercely at Li An and gritted her teeth, saying, "You just wait, I'll settle this score with you sooner or later." With that, she turned and strode away, leaving behind a smug Li An and a worried Guo Yao.
"Li An, are you alright?" Guo Yao rushed to Li An's side and asked with concern. Her eyes were full of worry, and she gripped Li An's arm tightly with both hands.
Li An looked at Guo Yao, shook his head slightly, and showed a gentle smile on his face: "I'm fine, don't worry." He gently patted Guo Yao's hand, trying to reassure her.
However, just then, Li An suddenly felt a cold gaze shooting towards him from afar. He subconsciously turned his head and saw Accelerator standing not far away, coldly watching him. Accelerator's eyes were filled with indifference and arrogance, as if in his eyes, Li An was nothing more than an insignificant ant. But deep within those indifferent eyes, there was also a hint of curiosity, as if he was very interested in Li An, this newcomer who could defeat Shokuhou Uzume.
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Meanwhile, Tsuchimikado Motoharu was also secretly observing everything. A sly smile played on his lips, and his eyes gleamed with cunning. "Interesting. This newcomer is quite something," he murmured. "Looks like I'll have to keep a close eye on him."
In the crowd, Saten Ruiko was looking at Li An with admiration. Her cheeks were slightly flushed, and her eyes were full of girlish shyness and admiration: "He's so amazing, he's my hero."
On the other side, Touma Kamijou, witnessing the fight between Rean and Shokuhou Yuuki, mistakenly believed Rean was the bad guy. He frowned, his eyes filled with anger: "This guy, bullying a girl! I'll never let him get away with this!" With that, he clenched his fist, preparing to charge at Rean.
Chapter 195 State of Alert
Li An sensed the complex gazes and undercurrents of danger around him, and a vague unease settled in his heart. He knew that his life in Academy City had only just begun, and what awaited him were even more challenges and unknowns. He took a deep breath, clenched his fist, and gazed resolutely into the distance. "No matter what difficulties lie ahead, I will not back down," he silently vowed to himself.
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