Human Genius? Sorry, I’m a Deviant-Chapter 136: Power Games

Liu Ziming was the first to jump up: "Holy shit! Miss Xie, you... have you gone crazy? Qin Bai already said he won't investigate you!"
Feng Jue frowned slightly: "If the Supervision Department gets involved... it will implicate your parents."
Xu Hao was also stunned speechless: "Sister Xie... you should really think this through carefully."
"Xie Xi."
Su Zhan said slowly: "You..."
"Shut up."
Xie Xi cut off Su Zhan's words: "We're a team, how could I cowardly save myself at a time like this? Moreover, I believe there are no Aberrants among us, and besides, that Aberrant is a good Aberrant."
A warm feeling rose in Su Zhan's heart.
Unexpected.
He had thought Xie Xi would just stand by and watch.
He never expected this young lady would choose to stand with them at this moment.
And chose to believe in them.
A flicker of surprise passed through Qin Bai's eyes, and he actually chuckled scornfully: "Heh heh heh... Student Xie... it seems you understand too little about human society's rules. As long as Dean Ye agrees, what I'm doing is completely reasonable and legal. After all, when it comes to Aberrants, it's better to mistakenly kill than to let one escape."
Xie Xi was momentarily stunned upon hearing this; she really hadn't understood this rule.
Her parents had never told her about it either.
What her parents had taught her only included some unwritten rules of the borderlands, as well as experience in cultivation and combat.
Seeing this, Su Zhan's heart sank slightly.
He had thought Miss Xie came prepared.
It seemed she probably couldn't be relied upon, but he was still grateful that Miss Xie stood with them at this moment.
"So what?"
Xie Xi didn't back down: "Then I'll tell my parents too. I believe my parents won't just stand by and do nothing. My parents know Dean Ye and have some friendship with her."
Qin Bai just smiled and shook his head, as if completely unconcerned.
Even carrying a hint of mockery.
Mocking Xie Xi's foolishness, mocking her for overestimating her abilities.
Su Zhan knew Qin Bai was acting with confidence because he had strong backing.
The essence of power games was never about right or wrong, but about cost.
Xie Xi wasn't within the investigation scope.
And what they were facing was Qin Bai.
After all, if their daughter was subjected to forceful interrogation, they definitely wouldn't stand by idly.
But the problem was, Xie Xi wasn't within the investigation scope.
Of course, Xie's parents had the ability to intervene, but would they confront the hunting team's commander-in-chief head-on for their daughter's few classmates?
This deal wasn't worthwhile.
Connections in the Supervision Department should be used where they matter most, like ensuring their own daughter isn't implicated, or calling in favors at critical moments, but they would never be wasted on a few students with no background.
What? You say Liu Ziming's background isn't strong?
Compared to Qin Bai, compared to Xie Xi's parents, of course it's nothing.
Qin Bai dared to sow discord so blatantly precisely because he had figured this out.
I'm not touching your daughter, that's me giving you face.
If you still come to offend me, that would be impolite.
At most, Xie Xi's parents would pressure to ensure the investigation procedures were compliant, but they would never break relations with Qin Bai just to rescue some people.
After all, who would be willing to gamble their entire family's political capital for a few students who might have problems?
Thinking of this.
Su Zhan began to feel envious again.
If he had a background as powerful as Xie Xi's, he probably wouldn't be living so difficultly either.
If one's background was strong enough to a certain point.
They might not even need to pretend anymore.
Of course, this didn't mean not pretending to hide one's identity, but rather being able to casually absorb the life essence of mist creatures while wearing a mask during fog events.
And being able to withdraw completely unscathed every time, with no one investigating.
This was the life he dreamed of having!
"Clap clap clap..."
Qin Bai gently applauded, his gaze sweeping over the five of them, finally settling on Xie Xi's face: "I really envy your camaraderie. Youth is wonderful, you can probably still appreciate fairy tales.
I've said all that needs to be said. The final decision on this matter still rests with Dean Ye. You can go back and wait for news. Of course, don't think about running away either - fleeing would only make you look more suspicious~"
Qin Bai extended his hand, making a gesture of invitation: "You may leave now. Cherish the time you have left."
Su Zhan frowned.
Liu Ziming kicked over a chair: "Qin Bai, stop speaking in that fucking sarcastic tone! I've done nothing wrong, if you have the guts, have Dean Ye investigate personally!"
Feng Jue frowned, his icy gaze already silently saying everything.
Xu Hao stood up leaning on his crutch: "Commander Qin, I believe you won't find anything. After this matter is over, I will sue you in the Tribunal for defamation - falsely accusing others of being Aberrants, even falsely accusing awakeners of being Aberrants carries severe consequences!"
Xie Xi just silently took out her phone, apparently sending a message to someone.
Needless to say, the recipient must be her parents.
Su Zhan didn't say much more either, only adding: "I believe in my teammates. What they said is what I want to express."
The footsteps of the five gradually faded down the corridor.
Behind them, the metal door was slammed shut forcefully by Liu Ziming.
"Boom!"
Shaking dust from the walls.
Inside the office.
Qin Bai showed no anger, only smiling contemptuously as he took out a silver needle as fine as a hair - the Heart-Interrogation Needle - from his pocket, slowly playing with it: "Once in the interrogation room, no one can keep secrets from me. Then, the truth will naturally come to light."
...
On the small path of Vermilion Bird Academy.
Su Zhan looked at Liu Ziming's back.
Feeling somewhat emotional in his heart.
Remember how this young master reacted when he first met Xie Xi?
Instantly admitted defeat.
Said her background was too powerful, he couldn't afford to provoke her.
But wasn't Qin Bai's background equally powerful?
Probably even more formidable than Xie Xi's parents.
Then why did he still dare to act this way?
Cursing, slamming doors.
Wasn't he afraid of retaliation?
As he thought about it...
Su Zhan roughly understood.
The reason this young master didn't dare to resist before was because the other party wasn't directly targeting him, and besides, they were teammates.
Now Qin Bai was not only targeting him but also his teammates.
To vent his own anger, and even more to vent his teammates' anger.
Thinking of this.
Su Zhan felt even more that he had found several good teammates.
Good teammates he could trust with his back.
His gaze turned to Xu Hao.
This small-statured guy, during their first meeting, had risked his life to lure away the Snake-Tailed Beast for them.
His gaze turned to Feng Jue.
The silent, expressionless face, yet extremely reliable, not cowardly saving himself, standing together with his teammates.
His gaze turned to Xie Xi.
Even when the matter didn't concern her personally, she still stood with her teammates, even at the cost of offending Qin Bai, even at the cost of her parents offending Qin Bai.
Being able to find such teammates in this lifetime was also his good fortune.
Only...
Sigh... his biggest secret still couldn't be shared with these people.
And one more thing...
Just now in the office, the five of them presented a united front, showing no suspicion toward their teammates.
But was this really the case?
No.
Under such coincidental circumstances, no one would be willing to believe it was truly just a coincidence.
It's just that they weren't willing to voice these thoughts aloud.
Because it would affect the team's unity.
So everyone kept their suspicions hidden in their hearts, not bringing them into the open.
But even so.
They still stood on the side of this benevolent Aberrant.
They might not believe this Aberrant would pose a threat to them, and might even help hide this Aberrant.
Because this benevolent Aberrant was very likely one of the five of them!
As Su Zhan thought this.
The more he felt he had encountered good teammates. Perhaps this was what heaven gave him in exchange for not granting him a good family environment.
It's just a pity that perhaps in the future... they would inevitably go their separate ways.
The reason being his identity.
Sigh... perhaps this is fate.
Xie Xi tapped the voice input on her phone: "Dad, contact Dean Ye immediately. Our team has been targeted by Qin Bai..."
"Don't!"
Xu Hao pressed down on her hand: "Sister Xie, calm down! That old fox Qin Bai has both status and power. If your parents forcefully intervene..."
Liu Ziming directly grabbed Xie Xi's wrist: "Young lady, have you gone crazy? Why should your parents offend Qin Bai for us?"
"Do you even consider me one of your own?!"
Xie Xi suddenly exploded, her eyes reddening: "We're a team, shouldn't what I'm doing be expected? If you don't consider me one of your own, say it now, and I'll leave without another word!"
Everyone fell silent.
No one could bear to utter such cold words.
Su Zhan sighed inwardly.
Miss Xie, oh Miss Xie, still too naive.
The consequence of telling her parents about this situation...
Would only create a rift between her and her family.
In the current situation.
They could only rely on themselves.
Dean Ye was the true decision-maker in this matter.
Only by persuading her could they survive!
Otherwise, with Qin Bai's interrogation methods, they only had a dead end ahead!