Only a madman like Su Baadao would dare use a sealed object right from the start.
Sealed objects were known to have a significant impact even on transcendents, which was why one usually had to reach the level of a Demigod to wield them safely.
And yet, there were thousands of ordinary people present!
Su Baadao had used the sealed object without hesitation. How was he any different from a madman?
Buzz~
A red light flashed, and over a thousand people collapsed like wheat before a scythe. Only a few individuals remained standing, as conspicuous as cranes among chickens.
By the time they tried to lie down and play dead, it was too late. Su Baadao raised his hand again, and those individuals were hoisted into the air against their will.
One of them struggled violently, breaking free from the control. He was, surprisingly, a Demigod.
“Su Baadao, aren't you afraid I'll take these commoners down with me? You—”
Whoosh!
A single white bandage flew in from the horizon. Before the man could resist, he was wrapped up like a mummy, his unfinished words stifled in his throat.
Su Baadao's smile grew increasingly mocking.
“After all these years, you cultists still use such low-level tactics. Using the commoners as a shield?”
“Heh.”
Thousands lay on the ground, while those who hadn't collapsed were suspended in mid-air.
“Su Baadao, you lunatic!”
“These commoners have all been affected by a sealed object! Aren't you afraid they'll mutate?!”
“If nearly ten thousand people mutate, your head will be on the chopping block!”
“I think you look more like a cultist than we do!”
Hearing this, Su Baadao burst into laughter.
“Thank you for the compliment!”
“If I didn't act more like a cultist than you, how could I ever keep you in line?”
As Su Baadao spoke, more bandages sprang from the mummy, tightly binding everyone in the air.
Of course, it was possible that some innocent transcendents were caught in the mix.
But that didn't matter. He could take them back and interrogate them slowly.
With Wang Gen around, they could find out exactly what someone ate for lunch every day back in kindergarten.
Cut the Gordian knot!
In Su Baadao's eyes, the methods and the process were irrelevant; only the results mattered!
Once everyone was under control, Wang Gen flew over with a smile.
“How long?”
“Thirteen minutes.”
“Hurry up and take the sealed object back to Uncle Guo.”
“On it.”
Wang Gen grabbed the bandages and sped off. Once he was gone, Su Baadao looked down at the thousands of people lying on the ground.
“The sealed objects in Mangliang City are much easier to use than the ones in Meng City.”
At the thought of how he had been blacklisted by the sealed objects in Meng City, Su Baadao's eyes twitched involuntarily.
“Hmm?”
He suddenly turned his head toward a nearby rooftop. In the next instant, he vanished.
Whoosh!
A gust of wind swept across the rooftop, blowing away some clothes hanging out to dry.
His gaze scanned the surroundings before landing on a potted flower.
Su Baadao narrowed his eyes.
He had sensed someone watching him just now and had rushed over instantly, yet there wasn't even a trace of residual spirituality or divinity in the area.
“Ran fast, cowards.”
...
At the pest control company.
Yin Yang was wearing an apron, tossing rice in a wok with a spatula.
“He certainly lived up to his name. Su Baadao—truly overbearing!”
“Using a sealed object right out of the gate... he really isn't afraid of the fallout spreading.”
As he spoke, he divided the fried rice into two portions: one for himself and one for Canned Food.
“Canned Food, dinner time.”
“Meow~”
Canned Food's tail stood up like an antenna as it walked over elegantly.
Yin Yang pushed the cat's portion over, then took his own bowl to the window, eating while watching the scenery outside.
“Those were likely people from the True Knowledge Society. They were probably the ones watching me before, too.”
“Based on what just happened, there was only one Demigod. That doesn't seem right.”
As Yin Yang spoke, black mist swirled behind him, and the figure of the blade-wielding ghost emerged.
The one watching Su Baadao earlier had actually been the ghost; Yin Yang was merely sharing its perspective.
“If they're from the True Knowledge Society, they must know how powerful Su Baadao is. After all, more than one of their Demigods has died at his hands.”
“Knowing that, why would they only send one Demigod?”
“In other words, there must be more of them hiding in the shadows.”
He took a couple of bites of rice and continued.
“If I can think of this, Su Baadao certainly can too.”
“But regardless of the outcome, his decisive action today has indeed bought him some time.”
“A Top Scholar is a Top Scholar; he's truly impressive.”
...
That very afternoon, a video news report swept across the entire network in Mangliang City!
【True Knowledge Society Intrusion: Mr. Su and Bureau Chief Wang Risk Their Lives to Defend Citizens!】
In the video, the female host looked visibly moved.
“Earlier this morning, workers gathered to protest Mr. Su’s plan to allocate more funds toward the development of the South District.”
“While Mr. Su was patiently explaining his vision, the True Knowledge cultists took the opportunity to attack, using transcendent items to cause a mass fainting among the workers!”
“In that critical moment, Mr. Su and Bureau Chief Wang stood their ground, fighting to the end to protect the workers of our Mangliang City!”
“Aside from a few minor injuries sustained during the falls, there were no fatalities.”
“We now go to our reporter on the scene.”
The screen cut to a female reporter in a tailored suit holding a microphone.
“Thank you, host. I am currently at the scene, and as you can see, everyone is recovering quite well.”
“Mr. Su is a bit exhausted, but even so, he has refused to leave. He is still here, explaining the situation to the public.”
The camera panned to show Su Baadao. He looked pale, and his lips were slightly chapped, yet he maintained a gentle smile.
“Everyone, as I've said before, investing in the South District does not mean abandoning Mangliang City's industry!”
“On the contrary, developing the South District will provide many new job opportunities for us.”
“Think about it carefully. If the South District truly becomes an influencer district, what do you have to lose?”
“I know you're all worried—worried that I'll be like my predecessors and leave behind a trail of unfinished projects.”
“Here, I give you my word!”
“Until the South District becomes an influencer city, I, Su Baadao, am going nowhere!”
“Good!”
“Mr. Su is the man!”
“Well said!”
Thunderous applause erupted from the crowd, making even the reporter look excited.
“Thanks to Mr. Su’s efforts, our worker friends have finally understood his well-intentioned efforts.”
“I believe that every citizen of Mangliang City watching this now has their own answer.”
“I believe even more that under Mr. Su’s leadership, Mangliang City will have a more brilliant tomorrow!”
The screen cut away, and the video ended.
This video was spreading at an incredibly terrifying speed.
Su Baadao, who had been cursed since the day he took office, had reversed his reputation with a single move.
Of course, there were smart people in Mangliang City who knew something was fishy.
But the problem was, every skeptical comment was blocked.
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