The Shining Star Above The Heaven

Chapter 1167 - 1167: Attracting Attention

Su Wenxin then straightened her body, the way she looked at Aldrian and his wives resembling how one would regard figures of a higher standing.Aldrian nodded. "So, Miss Su, I suppose we don't have any problem now?"

Su Wenxin nodded. "Yes, sir, no problem. The notice came slightly late, but it will arrive at the municipal police headquarters soon. After that, no law enforcers will cause trouble for you. However, to prevent this kind of situation, I suggest that Sir Aldrian and the ladies avoid acting suspicious while you are here."

Aldrian nodded, but then his eyes brightened as if he had just thought of something.

"Ah, right. Since Miss Su is here, would you be willing to guide us to a place where we can buy clothes? It would help us blend in with the people of this world."

Su Wenxin raised her eyebrows, then nodded. "Of course I can, Sir Aldrian. Please allow me to take you to a good place where you can buy clothes. But excuse me, do you have money to purchase them?"

Aldrian nodded. "Yes, we have."

Su Wenxin nodded. "Then let's go, sir. I will bring my car here first—"

"No, Miss Su, let us follow you to your car. It is fine." Aldrian cut off her words, which left her momentarily stunned. After a brief pause, she nodded.

"Alright, then this way, please."

"Thank you, Miss Su," Aldrian said.

After saying that, she leaped toward the rooftop of a neighboring skyscraper, then moved to another one beside it. Her movements were nimble and swift.

Aldrian and his wives followed her by flying.

As Su Wenxin glanced at them while moving, a thought crossed her mind. What kind of otherworlders was she dealing with?

She had never felt anything like what she was feeling now when facing otherworlders.

It was not simply the sense of standing before someone of higher position. It went deeper than that. It felt as if her very existence stood far beneath Aldrian and his wives. Her heart told her that she was something lesser in front of them.

They felt too sacred, as if beings like her should not even stand before them.

She had met many of them who visited this city before, but this was the first time she experienced such a feeling.

She recalled the moment she contacted her commander at headquarters earlier, when she tried to confirm their identities.

"What? The origin field is empty and the rank is listed as SSSS+? What kind of identity is that? His ID must be bogus. Why are you contacting me with this bullshit? Bring them to headquarters for questioning." The man's voice was filled with irritation as he responded to her report about Aldrian's ID.

"But the ID itself was issued by the Second Sky Garden, and it is genuine, sir. That is why I called you instead of contacting the monitoring department. I do not want to make the wrong decision, as this matter could become far bigger than our scope."

"What? The Second Sky Garden?" The man's voice turned surprised. After a few seconds, he spoke again.

"Wait. Don't cut the connection."

After that, there was silence for more than two minutes. Su Wenxin waited patiently until his voice returned, this time with a completely different tone.

"Wenxin, treat them with the greatest respect. They are VVIPs that the military has placed at the highest priority. Even the Hunter Association has marked them as top priority. The man is here with his wives to enjoy Earth for the first time. Do not let any problem arise as long as they are in the city." His tone was serious, carrying a trace of grimness.

Hearing that tone, so firm and heavy, Su Wenxin felt astonished.

"Don't ask about their origin, as even I don't know. When I contacted the data center in the capital, they said this is top secret, something only those at the highest level have the privilege to access. They only sent a message to not disrespect these newcomers, or we might attract trouble to Earth."

Once again, Su Wenxin was shocked.

"When I asked the Hunter Association headquarters, they gave the same response. They will also spread a notice across the country to treat these VVIPs carefully. The Hunter Association is clearly taking this matter very seriously."

"If they need any help, just do whatever they ask. This is not a trivial matter when two powerful forces are focusing on these otherworlders. If we manage to gain their favor, we might receive great benefits in the future."

Su Wenxin felt as if she was dreaming. How could she meet people like this at a time like this, when she was supposed to have a day off tomorrow?

She only intended to check on a group of suspicious individuals, yet she ended up encountering figures that even the military and the Hunter Association were paying close attention to.

After understanding the severity of the situation, how could she still treat these otherworlders like any ordinary visitors? She had to ensure that everything went smoothly as long as they remained in this city.

As the captain of the municipal police, this responsibility fell on her.

'But my three-day leave starts tomorrow…' she sighed inwardly. 'It seems I will have to work during my days off.'

A short while later, they finally arrived at her car, which was parked near the main road where many people passed by. The moment people saw her drop from the rooftop, they were shocked. That shock only deepened when four more figures landed behind her.

They realized that the four figures were otherworlders, but what truly shocked them was how handsome and beautiful they were.

Aldrian and his wives instantly attracted a great deal of attention, and many people immediately began recording them using their smart bracelets. They removed their bracelets and reshaped them into thin rectangular devices resembling smartphones before taking photos and videos.

"So handsome. Who are these otherworlders? Are they from Ageras? There is an elf among them," one of the passersby said.

"Maybe, but she is giving off a different aura compared to those elves from Ageras. Also, why is she with three humans?"

"Isn't that Captain Su? It looks like they are important figures if Captain Su is escorting them personally."

"Quick, take their photos and videos. This will surely become a sensation across the forum."

Voices rose from the crowd, and the situation quickly turned noisy.

Aldrian and the others ignored them as Su Wenxin opened the doors of her car. She knew that she needed to leave quickly to avoid attracting even more attention.

"My apologies, Sir Aldrian and ladies, for the inconvenience. My car might not be comfortable for you."

Her car had the shape of a sports car but with a passenger cabin, which amazed Aldrian. He found it quite cool, as he still remembered that during his life on Earth, he also liked looking at sports cars.

"It's alright, Miss Su," Aldrian said with a smile as he took the front passenger seat, while Sylphia and the others sat in the back.

Su Wenxin quickly hopped into the driver's seat, and not long after, they moved along the busy road, leaving behind the crowd that was still in awe.

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In another place, far from Aldrian and his group, there was an area filled with uniformed soldiers. The atmosphere felt tense. Inside the hallway of what appeared to be a military headquarters, several S and SS-rank hunters moved in the same direction.

They walked quickly, as if rushing to attend something urgent.

One of the S-rank hunters, a man with short black hair, spoke to the person beside him, who was also hurrying.

"Why did General Bai suddenly call for an emergency meeting with all Fortress commanders across the country? Did an SSSS-rank gate appear?"

The man beside him shook his head.

"I don't know. I was also surprised by this. With the recent changes in the gates, I doubt it's about a gate appearance. You must know something strange has been happening. The monsters inside the gates have weakened, and the appearance of new gates has decreased."

"Well, maybe there's still a small chance one appeared. Who knows? The last time an emergency meeting like this happened was when an SSSS-rank gate appeared on the outskirts of Guangzhou twenty years ago. I can't think of anything else." The man with black hair said.

"We'll find out soon. I'm also curious."

They soon arrived at a set of open doors that led into a large hall. Inside, dozens of S and SS-rank hunters were already seated. All the seats faced a podium at the far end, giving the place the feel of a grand opera hall.

The sight of so many S and SS-rank hunters made the black-haired man sigh in amazement. Moreover, there were even two SSS-rank hunters seated at the very front near the podium, which made his heart tremble.

They were figures he had only seen once in the past. Now, he could finally see them again.

He pushed aside his amazement and took his seat. A few more S-rank hunters entered shortly after him, just before the doors to the hall closed.

Once the doors shut, the hushed voices of those conversing gradually died down, turning into complete silence.

Not long after, a man who looked to be in his fifties, with a firm build, stepped in from the side of the podium.

He wore a plain green tight shirt that showed his solid physique, paired with camouflage pants. His face was stern, and with his sharp eyes, short white beard, and hair, he gave off a fierce presence.

He did not say anything and simply walked to the center of the podium, yet even that was enough for everyone present to feel the pressure he exuded. Their gazes were filled with reverence and admiration.

The man before them was the highest commander of the military. The great general who had led them for more than two hundred years, and the only SSSS-rank hunter within the military.

"Salute to the Great General Bai!" one of the SSS-rank hunters shouted, and all the soldiers instantly rose from their seats.

"Greetings, Great General Bai!" they called out in unison.

General Bai stopped at the center of the podium before finally speaking.

"At ease."

At his command, everyone took their seats once more.

The general swept his gaze across the hall before continuing.

"I know you are wondering why I called this emergency meeting…"