Retired for A Hundred Years: Re-Employment for the Apocalypse Bigshot!-Chapter 334 - 329: Now She Is All Alone

Ji Ning knew they didn’t want to believe that she was actually Ji Ning from the chaotic times.

Because time travel is such an absurd concept, even if there is theoretical support, current technology is far from capable of achieving it, so they don’t want to believe it, nor are they willing to.

They’d rather think she has a bloodline or inheritance connection with Ji Ning from the chaotic times, something they’d still be able to control.

Especially Fu Ninghao, even though he previously expressed belief in her being the Commander at the celebration, when it comes to interests, he could still change his mind, wanting to control her through certain trades.

Ji Ning rubbed the white porcelain teacup with her thumb, smiling slightly as she looked at the tea.

The warm steam emitted a faint fragrance.

"Before we discuss cooperation, I want to visit them first."

Fu Ninghao’s hand paused as he tapped the table. After exchanging a quick glance with Li Wenxin and Ye Xingwen, he replied, "Alright. When would Mr. Ji like to go? We can make the arrangements."

"Before the New Year," Ji Ning glanced at him.

"Okay, Wenxin, you’ll handle the arrangements. I’ll inform the second son."

The second son is Fu Ninghao’s second son, Fu Linzhou, the person in charge of the Beijing Base.

Security for the Beijing Cemetery is under the jurisdiction of the Beijing Base.

This is also why the Li Family and Ye Family do not easily have conflicts with the Fu Family.

Fu Ninghao continued to look at Ji Ning. Seeing she had no intention to continue the conversation, he suppressed his thoughts and asked, "With the New Year approaching, where does Mr. Ji plan to celebrate?"

"Not sure."

"Why not come to Beijing? Our three families..."

"No need." Ji Ning interrupted him.

Fu Ninghao hesitated, pressing his lips together.

Receiving a look from Fu Ninghao, Li Wenxin remained silent, drinking his tea.

Fu Ninghao then looked at Ye Xingming, who also lowered his head, not intending to say more. Cursing silently, Fu Ninghao continued, "Mr. Ji, there’s something I still want to ask. That Mr. Lane from Jiazhou seems quite familiar with you. Could you tell us what your relationship is..."

"Friends."

"To my knowledge, you’ve never visited Jiazhou."

Ji Ning toyed with the teacup, glancing at him, "When I went there, your father hadn’t been born yet."

Fu Ninghao’s smile almost faltered.

"Joe Lane’s Ice Ability Level is about 16," Ji Ning said lightly.

Their expressions changed abruptly, especially Li Wenxin’s and Fu Ninghao’s, who immediately ordered through the Smart Brain for the Security Department and base elites to keep an eye on the Lane family.

Ji Ning’s lips curved slightly upward.

After giving the order, Li Wenxin looked seriously at Ji Ning and asked, "Mr. Ji, how did you know his ability is at Level 16?"

"At sea." Ji Ning chuckled as she looked at him, making Li Wenxin tense, his gaze shifting to Ye Xingming.

But Ye Xingming’s expression was also serious, apparently unaware of this matter.

Li Wenxin suddenly recalled the last time when the highest-level captain from the Yellow and Blue Teams was only at Level 14, indeed unable to estimate Joe Lane’s strength.

Ji Ning said casually, "Joe Lane managed to control a tsunami single-handedly, using energy beyond what a 14-level superpower user could muster."

Her words were frivolous yet sent shivers down the spines of the three around the round table and the high-level superpower users in hiding.

Someone who could easily gauge the energy a 14-level superpower user could control and infer the power of a 16-level superpower user had a significant level of power themselves.

Could her strength exceed Level 16 already?

Are there superpower users above Level 16 globally now?

The three’s expressions weren’t good, but they managed to stay composed.

Ji Ning continued sipping tea with a detached and leisurely demeanor.

"Isn’t Mr. Ji friends with Mr. Joe Lane?" Ye Xingming couldn’t help but ask.

Ji Ning sneered, "Those not of our race must be considered with suspicion. Among the assassins back then were members from the Lane family."

Their expressions darkened again.

They knew about this matter.

Investigations by their ancestors revealed several missing people from Outer Continent families simultaneously, so for the past 120 years, Outer Continent spies have been attempting to find out what happened at Jiuming Mountain.

However, their ancestors strictly prohibited anyone knowledgeable about the matter from discussing it, and heavily guarded the vicinity of Jiuming Mountain.

So, allowing Joe Lane to visit the museum under Jiuming Mountain and pay respects at the tomb atop it is considered a major diplomatic breakthrough for Hua Continent.

Realizing this, Li Wenxin furrowed his brows slightly and asked, "Should we still allow him up Jiuming Mountain?"

Ji Ning countered, "Is there an unseen secret there?"

The three pursed their lips, looking speechlessly at Ji Ning.

Is there a secret you’re unaware of?

Ji Ning coughed lightly twice, then lifted the teacup to drink.

Fu Ninghao addressed Li Wenxin, "Since we’ve agreed, let him see. It might make these Outer Continent people give up!"

Li Wenxin considered it and agreed, "But you must go too. Joe Lane’s danger level is too high."

Ji Ning nodded slightly.

The room fell silent again, with only the sound of water being drunk by the four.

Ji Ning glanced at the time on her wrist; it was already three-thirty in the afternoon.

Bai Xiaotang and Ye Tong had invited her to roam the square and participate in activities; they were probably already having fun.

Ji Ning put down the white porcelain cup, glanced at the three, and asked, "Anything else?"

Fu Ninghao asked, "You have something to do?"

"Yes."

"Then let me arrange for someone to escort you out."

Ji Ning stood up, nodded at him again, "Thanks for the trouble."

After Ji Ning left, the three people inside the room looked more serious than before.

Ye Xingming was the first to speak, "Do you believe her identity?"

"Do you believe it?" Li Wenxin countered.

Ye Xingming then looked at Fu Ninghao, who was resting with his eyes closed, as if he hadn’t heard the conversation.

His heart tightened, a repressed fear finally surfacing in his eyes, "She... she should be the real one... my great-grandfather once said the wounds on that madman were caused by her self-made weapon, and the injury wasn’t older than five days."

Fu Ninghao opened his eyes and gave him a glance, "Her self-made weapons are scattered all over Hua Continent, others can use them too."

But Ye Xingming lightly shook his head, his gaze growing brighter, "It’s different, her inflicted wounds are different from others. My great-grandfather was sure that wound was made by her. She’s... she’s back..."

Ye Xingming’s last words were soft, with a trembling voice, plunging the room into silence again.

Uncertain how much time passed, someone sighed.

Soon after, a deep voice sounded, "So what if it’s her? She’s only one person now."

***

At the square.

Ji Ning walked in through the VIP passage, hands in pockets.

Few people were here, as most with VIP tickets came for the morning ceremonial events.

In the afternoon, no one would think to stroll around the square, except for Bai Xiaotang and her group.

Bai Xiaotang, Ye Tong, and You Le, the three girls, strolled from stall to stall leisurely.

Many stalls were selling 120th-anniversary memorabilia, all related to Ji Ning’s movie merchandise.

Even though Bai Xiaotang already owned many of these, she continued buying non-stop.

Not far behind, Bai Yusen and Lin Yuanyang, carrying numerous paper bags, followed them.

Even Feng Yu, who joined the festivities, volunteered to take some.

Bai Yusen curiously asked him, "Where’s your brother?"

Feng Yu shrugged helplessly, "He’s trending again, you know how it is with celebrities."

Bai Yusen: ...