I'm really not the god of time.

Chapter 108 Death of a Crow Cadre

Wu Shaofan walked to the front.

He pulled over a whiteboard and began to explain the plan of the operation.

Ding Shuangshuang glanced at him.

Previously, she said that this man was quite outstanding, but she was actually just trying to annoy Zhang Lingyun.

In reality, a strong-willed girl like her doesn't like guys who talk big.

She likes either men who are stronger than her or cute, cuddly men who can make her happy.

She glanced furtively at Zhang Lingyun, who looked somewhat embarrassed.

It seems this man possesses both qualities.

He possesses a mysterious and powerful force that can suppress her without any resistance.

Another shy junior student, left bewildered by his own teasing.

It's as if God sculpted it according to her preferences.

Ding Shuangshuang glanced at the smug Wu Shaofan and slowly reached down.

He gently stroked Zhang Lingyun's thigh.

Zhang Lingyun was startled and nervously looked around.

Everyone was listening attentively to the action report, seemingly not looking in their direction.

Zhang Lingyun tried to shoo her hand away.

But Ding Shuangshuang wouldn't let go; instead, she reached even deeper.

Wu Shaofan had said almost everything, then added one more point:

"During the operation, we also need to protect our juniors. Ding Shuangshuang, you'll be paired with Zhang Lingyun; you must protect him at all times, okay?"

Both of them were startled when they were suddenly called out.

Ding Shuangshuang's hand trembled twice, but she still couldn't pull it out.

Ding Shuangshuang said:

"Yes, no problem. I will definitely put aside past grievances and take good care of him."

Zhang Lingyun supported his forehead with one hand, hunched over, not daring to move.

Hopefully, everyone's attention will be drawn away from him soon.

After Wu Shaofan finished speaking, he returned to his seat in high spirits and sat down next to Ding Shuangshuang.

Wu Shaofan asked:

"How did I do just now?"

Ding Shuangshuang smiled at him and said:

"Very good, very much the demeanor of a leader."

Wu Shaofan smiled even more happily, feeling that he had received the goddess's approval.

Then, Iron Fist went up and said a few more words.

His voice was steady, and his words were short and forceful.

Although it was only a few simple sentences, it already contained more information than Wu Shaofan had revealed.

Zhang Lingyun listened to it briefly.

It seems they've uncovered the mastermind behind Angel Drug and are preparing to take action against the big boss behind it.

If this succeeds, the foundation of the [God Kingdom Organization] in Green Island City will be completely eradicated.

Then, Iron Fist gave a brief overview of the personnel allocation.

Their official security team will be the main force, while the younger members will be used as support.

In addition, the police department will provide support on the same day.

After the meeting ended, Wu Shaofan warmly stood up and saw everyone out one by one.

Zhang Lingyun finally breathed a sigh of relief when only the two of them remained in the office.

He grabbed Ding Shuangshuang's hand.

Zhang Lingyun complained angrily:

"What are you doing?"

He originally thought that only Xia Youran would be this crazy.

I never expected that this seemingly calm senior would actually be a little crazy.

Ding Shuangshuang rolled her eyes at him.

She twirled her long, slender, fair fingers, seemingly savoring the feeling from just now.

Are you feeling unwell?

Zhang Lingyun asked helplessly:

"What if we get caught?"

Ding Shuangshuang, however, said indifferently:

"Then I'll just have to say it publicly: I'm your girlfriend."

Zhang Lingyun frowned.

He suddenly realized why Ding Shuangshuang said that women are emotional creatures.

That's really how it is.

If Ding Shuangshuang marries another man in the future, she might actually betray his secret.

This is really a headache.

Ding Shuangshuang seemed to sense his predicament, and suddenly hugged him and kissed him, saying:

"Don't worry. I would never be interested in a man like that. You know who I like."

Just as Zhang Lingyun reached out to push her away, the door to the room suddenly opened again.

This time, both of them felt a real jolt and quickly separated their lips.

The civet cat and the blue bag stood at the door.

The two were stunned for a moment before the cat spoke:

"I forgot my laptop here."

She quickly picked up her notebook and muttered something under her breath:

"So that's what your relationship is like. Was she the girl wearing the mask that night?"

Zhang Lingyun coughed lightly and said:

"Senior, don't tell anyone."

The lynx smiled and said:

"Don't worry, secrecy is one of our strengths."

Qingnang pursed her lips and offered a reminder:

"Don't forget to close the door next time."

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In the days that followed, Zhang Lingyun continued training as usual and felt his strength steadily improving.

Ding Shuangshuang was also very hardworking, and her destructive spells became more and more proficient.

If they fought using conventional strength, she might be even stronger than Zhang Lingyun.

In particular, the "Death Finger" move is basically an instant kill for ordinary warlocks.

However, the conditions for releasing this move are also very strict.

In addition to mastering the Necromancer school, one must also channel one's hatred into spells to increase their power.

Therefore, Zhang Lingyun cannot learn this skill.

Only those with deep-seated hatred and bitterness can bring this move to its fullest potential.

During this period, Wu Shaofan would bring Ding Shuangshuang milk tea every day.

However, Ding Shuangshuang had already lost interest.

At first, she only wanted to use it to spite Zhang Lingyun.

Now that the goal has been achieved, Wu Shaofan's role as a tool is over.

But Wu Shaofan remained adamant, saying:

"Shuangshuang, as long as you don't have a boyfriend, I still have a chance."

Ding Shuangshuang glanced at Zhang Lingyun, who then turned to look out the window.

This is what daily life is like for the three of them.

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The operation was scheduled for one month later.

Although we had held several meetings before and knew the general process, we were still aware of the overall procedures.

But Zhang Lingyun never knew who the target of this operation was.

They were given the correct answer only a second before the operation.

This time, their target was a high-ranking member of the Divine Kingdom organization in Green Island City, codenamed Raven.

Zhang Lingyun paused for a moment, then immediately made the connection.

It was that big red-eyed rat from back then.

The location is a secluded factory situated in the mountains.

Hundreds of people participated in the operation that day.

In addition to these professional combatants, the Golden Rose Society also brought in several experts to provide support.

However, Lan Ruoxi did not appear.

Zhang Lingyun guessed that she had gone to keep an eye on the withered branches again.

If Huang Ku dares to make any move, she will definitely strike first and eliminate him.

However, Huang Ku was too shrewd.

He remained a docile old tortoise, obediently staying in the laboratory to work.

Desperate, the rat cried out for help to Yu Li again.

But Yu Li is even more timid.

He left Green Island City directly, mingled with a group of hunters, and went hunting in dangerous areas.

The big rat was so angry that it cursed loudly:

"How can the divine kingdom be run well while surrounded by these insects!"

Then, his gate was breached.

His men outside had long since been killed, with less than one-tenth remaining.

The giant rat was once again severely injured under the combined attack of several high-ranking sorcerers and the security team.

He activated the self-destruct trap that had been laid beforehand, while everyone was busy defending themselves.

He crawled into the sewer again, trying to sneak away under the cover of darkness.

Captain Iron Fist immediately sent out a message.

The notification was sent to all the support teams that had been lying in wait.

Quickly search your assigned area; you absolutely cannot let the big rat escape again.

Wu Shaofan's three-person team was responsible for a mountain forest.

The moonlight is beautiful tonight, casting dappled shadows.

The blows landed on Ding Shuangshuang's face, making her look like the moon goddess.

Wu Shaofan was stunned.

However, he didn't seem to notice that Ding Shuangshuang was staring at Zhang Lingyun's profile.

She felt that the handsome young man under the moonlight was the most beautiful sight in the world.

Upon receiving Iron Fist's order, Wu Shaofan quickly regained his composure and commanded:

"We'll split up and search. I'll go this way myself, and you two protect each other as you go the other way."

This command seems reasonable.

Neither Zhang Lingyun nor Ding Shuangshuang had any objections.

Then, the three of them split into two groups.

Zhang Lingyun searched for a while.

But under the moonlight, there wasn't even a badger.

Ding Shuangshuang followed behind him, then suddenly pretended to trip and fell on his back.

Zhang Lingyun clicked his tongue and asked:

"Senior, what are you doing?"

Ding Shuangshuang said coquettishly:

"I fell down, aren't you going to help me up?"

Zhang Lingyun, with droopy eyelids, said:

"That's not how girls fall. You're like Xiang Yu drunkenly crashing into a jade pillar."

Ding Shuangshuang angrily poked him and said:

"In the dark grove, I'm giving you a chance to hold hands. Why are you asking so many questions? Will you hold hands or not?"

Zhang Lingyun had no choice but to take it.

But he had no romantic feelings whatsoever; he felt as if he had been sexually assaulted by a female bandit.

Zhang Lingyun asked:

"Senior, don't you find it strange?"

Ding Shuangshuang looked at their clasped hands and asked:

"What's so strange?"

Zhang Lingyun said:

"The whole mission went too smoothly; it felt like someone was directing it."

Ding Shuangshuang said:

"But the intelligence is accurate; the big rat is definitely surrounded inside."

Zhang Lingyun frowned and said:

"That's what I'm worried about. The Divine Kingdom organization is probably divided into many factions. What if Big Rat is just being used as a pawn?"

Ding Shuangshuang frowned:

"What you're saying makes sense, but there's no evidence. Only I would trust you unconditionally."

Zhang Lingyun sighed softly, thinking to himself that this was indeed the case.

The reason I have this idea is...

It's because his "Four-Leaf Clover Hermitage" has fought against the "God Kingdom Organization" many times and is very clear about the big rat's methods of sowing.

But he can't use that as a reason.

If I were to express my doubts as a mere novice warlock, others would likely just laugh it off.

So for now, he can only watch the show; there's nothing else he can do.

However, at that moment, a huge explosion suddenly erupted not far away.

Then came the sounds of fierce fighting.

The distant mountains, forests, and rocks were all shattered in the battle.

Zhang Lingyun and Ding Shuangshuang hurried over there.

Then, they witnessed an astonishing scene: Wu Shaofan was fighting with a large red-eyed rat.

At the height of the battle, Zhang Lingyun and Ding Shuangshuang suddenly appeared.

The big red-eyed rat suddenly wanted to shout something.

But Wu Shaofan suddenly pulled out a card.

The card flashed with a ghostly light, and a gaunt, terrifying man rushed out of it.

His face was covered in burn marks, and his short body was thin and bony.

With sharp steel claws on his hands, he looks just like Freddy Krueger, the serial killer from the old movie "A Nightmare on Elm Street".

Before the big rat could even utter a sound, he stabbed it in the throat with his claw.

Zhang Lingyun frowned and asked:

"What kind of magic is that?"

Ding Shuangshuang explained to him:

"That's the [Phantom Slayer] of the fourth ring of the [Illusion School]. It can project the phantoms in people's minds and use them like summoned creatures."

The big rat ultimately said nothing.

With a thud, he collapsed and died in the moonlight among the trees.

The mission was a great success, achieving all the planned objectives.

Wu Shaofan undoubtedly deserves the most credit for this mission.

He not only received commendation from the school, but also received a special recruitment offer from the Public Security Bureau, and in the blink of an eye, he got a stable job.

Wu Shaofan felt that he had achieved a small success.

So he prepared to launch another offensive against Ding Shuangshuang.

However, Ding Shuangshuang flatly rejected him, saying that he was not her type.

Wu Shaofan asked her what kind of person she liked, and what he could do to change for her.

But Ding Shuangshuang shook her head and said:

"You can never be like him."

My first confession of love failed.

Wu Shaofan and Zhang Lingyun had a drink together.

He kept repeating to himself that this was true love and he wouldn't give up easily.

As long as Ding Shuangshuang is not married, he will continue to pursue her.

Zhang Lingyun drank two cans of beer, but he didn't even know what they tasted like.

As for Ding Shuangshuang, she was still trying to seduce Zhang Lingyun, hoping to get him to look at her more.

Because winter break is approaching, they will not be able to see each other for a long time.

Moreover, Xia Youran will be by his side during this time.

To make matters worse, Xia Youran will also be entering university next semester.

At that time, the two will be inseparable.

This gave Ding Shuangshuang a strong sense of crisis.

Finally, winter break has arrived.

Most students can now relax and rest.

But Zhang Lingyun dared not relax in the slightest.

He must use this time to continue strengthening his abilities.

This will ensure that we have the capacity to enter dangerous areas next spring.

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As the holiday approached, Zhang Lingyun remembered something important.

He went to the jewelry store and looked around, but didn't find a style he liked.

Looking at the discussions on the Deep Web, everyone says that the Danger Zone has all sorts of goods, including a lot of smuggled antiques.

Zhang Lingyun then made a phone call to Fang Xinyu.

But the person who answered the phone was a big guy. He was squatting on the ground eating noodles, and the bowls next to him were piled up like a mountain.

Zhang Lingyun asked him to pass on a message to Fang Xinyu, asking her to help him acquire an anklet.

Don't buy the kind of generic, mass-produced goods. Don't worry about the price.

Fang Xinyu is very capable.

Three days later, one morning, the courier delivered two anklets.

It seems that the big guy made a mistake again while relaying the message.

These two were originally a pair, and they looked extremely luxurious, with a royal style from the Baroque era.

I wonder if those people in the danger zone were stolen from some museum.

Anyway, you absolutely cannot buy it in Green Island City through official channels.

After comparing the two, Zhang Lingyun gave the one with the four-leaf clover to Xia Youran:

"This is something I specially picked out for you. It's the only one of its kind in the whole world, unique, and it represents my heartfelt sentiment."

Xia Youran was deeply moved.

She stretched out her foot for Zhang Lingyun to put it on for her, then admired it for a while with satisfaction, and decided to wear it to school today.

Then, before leaving home, she shyly told Zhang Lingyun:

"I'll prepare a gift for you when you get home from school."

Zhang Lingyun put another heart-shaped one in his pocket, intending to give it to Lan Ruoxi.

But on his way to school, he suddenly received a short message.

My mom said she had just gotten off the train and asked him to pick her up at the station.

It turned out to be a blitzkrieg, which really startled Zhang Lingyun.

But he couldn't refuse to pick her up, so he had to turn back to the train station halfway there.

When Zhang's mother saw her son, she instinctively cupped his face in her hands:

"Sweetie, you've lost weight."

Zhang Lingyun frowned.

Actually, he has gained weight recently.

But if his mother really thinks he's lost weight, it's probably because he's gained muscle.

His mother talked to him at length, which brought back many of Zhang Lingyun's childhood memories.

Then Zhang's mother asked to go to the school with Zhang Lingyun.

The couple had been working out of town and hadn't even had a chance to attend Zhang Lingyun's college entrance exam. This trip was to make up for that missed opportunity.

Zhang Lingyun had no choice but to take her with him.

After taking several photos at the school gate, Zhang's mother suddenly changed the subject and asked:

"Take me to see that girl."

Zhang Lingyun frowned, sensing that things were not so simple.

If it were ordinary parents coming to the school, they would definitely want to see where their son is studying.

The fact that the mother went straight to the point about wanting to see the girl shows that she came prepared.

Zhang Lingyun scratched his head and asked:

Which girl do you want to see?

Zhang's mother said:

"Your cousin's mother said that you took a girl with you on your last business trip. Who was she?"

Zhang Lingyun suddenly felt a headache coming on, thinking:

That big mouth of Chen Xiaoya, how dare she be so ungrateful! I'll definitely teach her a lesson next time.

But there was no other way, so I took her to a coffee shop.

When Ding Wanrou saw Zhang Lingyun arrive, she greeted him very warmly.

Mrs. Zhang was taken aback for a moment and asked:

"Is this the girl? She looks quite pretty."

Zhang Lingyun rolled her eyes and said:

"This is the girl's mother."

Mrs. Zhang exclaimed in surprise:

"So young?"

Zhang Lingyun said:

"She is a witch."

Upon hearing the compliment about her youth, Ding Wanrou became shy and polite:

"Sister, you're very young too."

Zhang Lingyun added from the side:

Actually, you're older than my mother.

Both mothers were stunned for a moment, then looked at Zhang Lingyun awkwardly.

Zhang Lingyun immediately realized that she had talked too much again.

Taking advantage of the fact that there were few customers, Ding Wanrou sat down with Zhang's mother at the table and chatted idly.

It's surprising that two people with such a big difference in appearance can still have common ground.

This made Zhang Lingyun realize that these witches only looked young; in reality, they were people from the previous era.

However, it may vary from person to person.

People like Lan Ruoxi have emotional intelligence like elementary school students.

He's ruthless when it comes to criticizing his superiors, and he probably won't show any signs of aging for the rest of his life.

A short while later, Ding Shuangshuang returned.

Seeing an aunt chatting with her mother, with Zhang Lingyun beside her, she seemed to realize something and instinctively tried to hide.

Ding Wanrou spotted her immediately and quickly called her over:

"Shuangshuang, come here and greet Aunt Zhang."