Quick Transmigration: Underdog Turns out to be Untouchable

Chapter 179: Chapter 179: The Apocalypse - I Am Not the Holy Mother 86

As for this Wood Ability User, we can only rely on Lin Shuangshuang and Chi Shaolong, the two with the highest Combat Power, to pay extra attention. Moreover, Lin Shuangshuang’s Thunder Ability happens to counter the Wood Element Ability, and Chi Shaolong’s Space Tear is extremely powerful, capable of killing a dozen specially mutated creatures at once. Having Lin Shuangshuang and Chi Shaolong watching this Wood Ability User is the safest option.

Undeniably, Li Man is truly composed, showing no signs of contact with others for several consecutive days. She acts alongside Lin Shuangshuang and the others every day, cleverly flattering Chi Shaolong.

Despite Chi Shaolong’s consistently cold attitude towards her, Li Man remains unbothered, continually flattering him with a warm yet non-irritating attitude.

Lin Shuangshuang finds Chi Shaolong’s behavior somewhat abnormal. Normally, when a man is flattered by a woman, regardless of whether he likes her or not, he wouldn’t act as if she is trash, wishing to avoid her as far as possible and ignore her.

Take Jia Shuyi and Zhang Ling for example. Though Jia Shuyi is infatuated with Li Man and has no interest in Zhang Ling, his attitude towards Zhang Ling’s subtle flattery differs from how he treats Lin Shuangshuang and the others. He is willing to take extra care of Zhang Ling while traveling together, kindly but without any amorous gestures.

If Chi Shaolong’s indifference this life is due to knowing Li Man’s true nature long ago, then how can his attitude towards Li Man in the previous life be even colder, given Li Man’s excellent reputation back then!

Initially, Lin Shuangshuang thought Chi Shaolong’s personality was simply aloof, not liking people to approach him. However, having the chance to interact closely this life, Lin Shuangshuang found that’s not the case.

Though Chi Shaolong has a cold nature and isn’t warm to people, he is not rudely cold, which makes Lin Shuangshuang particularly curious about why Chi Shaolong treats Li Man with such indifferent rejection.

During the noon break, Lin Shuangshuang couldn’t help but lean over to Chi Shaolong, rarely gossiping, ”Brother Chi, why do you dislike Li Man so much? Is it because Li Man is scheming, but Xiao Ling isn’t shallow in her mind either, yet you don’t dislike her?”

Chi Shaolong paused, then said something ambiguous, ”Li Man and Zhang Ling are different, Zhang Ling isn’t cold, Li Man seems very cold and dark!”

Cold? Dark? Lin Shuangshuang was confused! What kind of answer is this! Does Chi Shaolong interact based on feelings? That’s too whimsical!

Yet, Lin Shuangshuang suddenly recalled a particularly powerful Dual Ability User in the past life, who awakened two abilities: one similar to Lin Shuangshuang’s Thunder Element, and the other being Perception, able to sense whether others have hostile or friendly intents, whether they are friend or foe.

If Chi Shaolong also has Perception Ability, it would explain why he dislikes Li Man. No matter how well Li Man acts, her schemes can’t escape Chi Shaolong’s perception, making it natural for Chi Shaolong not to like her despite her flattering.

Though this explanation makes sense, Lin Shuangshuang still feels something is off. In the past life, Chi Shaolong always said he was a Dual Ability User, never mentioning he had a Perception Ability, which is unusual.

Perception Ability isn’t a rare superpower; there’s nothing worth hiding. Why would Chi Shaolong hide this ability? Unless his ability resembles Perception Ability but is more potent, invoking taboo if known!

Lin Shuangshuang shivered, unexpectedly blurting out to Chi Shaolong in a low voice, ”You have an ability that lets you know what others are thinking!”

Chi Shaolong’s body stiffened, showing some embarrassment and avoidance. His gaze first dodged, then seemingly remembering something, he couldn’t maintain his cold demeanor and revealed a hint of annoyance, retorting coldly to Lin Shuangshuang, ”Yes, I can know what everyone is thinking! If you find my ability disgusting and terrifying, stay away from me!”

Right after speaking, without waiting for Lin Shuangshuang’s reaction, Chi Shaolong swiftly stood and turned to leave Lin Shuangshuang far behind, settling in a spot alone, exuding a strong aura of repulsion.

Lin Shuangshuang was taken aback by Chi Shaolong’s intense reaction. She didn’t find this ability terrifying, as Lin Shuangshuang can openly declare that her mind is simple, absolutely unafraid for anyone to know her thoughts.

But for many, thoughts are something they prefer others not know. Many might never do wrong in a lifetime, but it’s impossible to have no private thoughts they wish hidden. Even if they aren’t afraid of others knowing, the feeling of having no privacy, as if unclothed, can naturally invoke rejection from the heart.

Chi Shaolong’s extreme reaction probably stems from someone commenting on his ability as disgusting or terrifying when it first awakened, or using harsher words, leading him to hide this ability and react so strongly to Lin Shuangshuang guessing it.

Touching her nose, looking at the distant Chi Shaolong seeped in ’stay away’ vibes even from the back, Lin Shuangshuang could only resignedly muster courage and approach again. She had angered him; she had to soothe his irritation somehow, or future interactions would be awkward and uncomfortable.

Sensing Lin Shuangshuang sitting beside him again, Chi Shaolong’s body stiffened once more, staring ahead without glancing at Lin Shuangshuang, yet didn’t leave. Seeing no refusal for communication, Lin Shuangshuang relaxed inwardly—communication was good.

”You really don’t need to mind so much, although many might dislike your ability, it doesn’t mean the ability is bad or disgusting. Have you heard of the Buddhist Six Spiritual Powers? One is Telepathy, which only high monks can attain. High monks achieve Telepathy not to intrude on privacy, but to guide confused believers. Superpowers aren’t inherently good or bad; it depends on the user. I don’t think your character would use this ability for anything ill, so I don’t find it frightening or repulsive that you have it.”

Lin Shuangshuang’s explanation appeased Chi Shaolong; his aura noticeably softened. He turned to look at Lin Shuangshuang and tentatively asked, ”Do you truly not find it terrifying to be seen through your inner thoughts? Don’t you think this ability intruding on thoughts is disgusting?”

Lin Shuangshuang tried displaying a gentle and sincere expression, ”It’s truly frightening to have thoughts seen through, but that’s for those with ill intent, like being seen through by someone like Li Man. But I don’t see anything frightening about being seen through by someone like you. Those who fear must have a guilty conscience; if one’s heart is pure, knowing thoughts may just feel slightly lacking in privacy before you, but never frightening or disgusting.”