Starting in The Boys to Become the Ultimate Lifeform.

I understand."

A shadow flickered across Billy's eyes. He shoved both hands into his pockets and turned to leave the golf course.

Xia Shang observed his retreating figure, frowning slightly. Billy differed from Hughie—he was far more difficult to manipulate and significantly more unstable.

...

Maintaining a completely emotionless expression throughout, Billy returned to his car.

He pulled out a black pen from inside his coat. Though appearing ordinary on the surface, when he pressed the cap, Xia Shang's voice emerged from within.

"He seems unaware... That's why I warned you—better wait until Temporary Compound V gets developed... Do you have any other options?"

Listening repeatedly to the recorded conversation between himself and Xia Shang, Billy lit a cigarette between his lips. Only after replaying the audio four or five times did he finally speak coldly, "Who says I don't have another choice? I won't miss any opportunity to kill Homelander—including you, mysterious bastard!"

He stubbed out the cigarette butt, slammed his foot on the accelerator.

"I'll see just how much skin Homelander can peel off you."

Five minutes later, the edited recording—containing only sections about Temporary Compound V while omitting all mentions of The Boys—arrived on Edgar's phone. Naturally, this version had been carefully trimmed by Billy.

"A mole... Interesting." Edgar's face darkened. He hadn't expected internal leaks within Vought. After all, aside from laboratory researchers, only several high-ranking executives knew about Temporary Compound V. And those key scientists remained under strict surveillance—impossible for them to leak any information.

Which meant—the leaker must be among Vought's top executives.

He picked up his phone and dispatched Pure White Witch to apprehend suspects. Once captured, identifying the mole would become straightforward.

...

"It seems Billy really has gone mad," Xia Shang calmly observed Cindy, showing no surprise at her sudden arrival.

Without wasting words, Cindy extended her right hand toward Xia Shang in a grabbing motion. Instantly, an invisible force wrapped entirely around him. Swinging her arm backward forcefully, she yanked Xia Shang forward.

"Nice ability. But I'm curious—why did you join Vought?" Xia Shang remained composed despite the telekinetic grip surrounding him.

"Do you know who I am?" Cindy coldly asked beneath her mask.

"Of course. The lunatic from the Wise Tree mental institution—who escaped following an accident, later becoming one of Vought's superheroes. Should I call you Cindy—or Pure White Witch?" Xia Shang's lips curled upward slightly as he glanced at the button on Cindy's chest.

With the superhero movie temporarily postponed and his Fusion Ability currently in a vacuum state, Xia Shang originally planned to absorb Homelander's super physique once filming began. However, now seemed equally suitable for acquiring this telekinesis first—an excellent alternative, especially since the ability practically delivered itself willingly. Refusing it now would seem unnecessarily hesitant.

[Ability Analysis in Progress...]

Meanwhile, Edgar monitored Xia Shang's every move through hidden cameras embedded within Cindy.

"Don't rush into action yet. Let's see what else he knows." A miniature earpiece transmitted Edgar's voice directly into Cindy's ear. "Are you a government agent?" Cindy questioned.

"You're asking because Mr. Edgar told you to, aren't you?"

Though unable to see Cindy's face behind the mask, Xia Shang still detected subtle clues from her tone.

"You're very clever. I enjoy dealing with intelligent people." Reading Edgar's prepared script mechanically, Cindy continued, "One million dollars. Tell me who the mole is within Vought."

"One million?" Xia Shang sneered lightly.

"Too little?"

The next moment, Cindy suddenly intensified her power—as if attempting to crush Xia Shang completely. Yet his expression remained calm, unaffected by the increased pressure.

"Don't forget, Pure White Witch could reduce you to a pile of meat paste at any second. If you value your life, spill the name immediately." Edgar's voice turned icy cold, issuing open threats.

"Homelander, Stormfront, Ashley, Jervis..." Xia Shang casually listed several names.

"Dare you mock me!" On the computer screen, Edgar's face darkened ominously, shocked by how deeply this man understood Vought. Those names Xia Shang mentioned were precisely Edgar's prime suspects—especially Homelander, Stormfront, and Jervis, whose suspicious activities stood most prominent.

Homelander always desired control over Vought. Stormfront might aim to create trouble for herself through Billy's group. As for Jervis—truthfully speaking, Edgar couldn't decipher him. This guy resembled a venomous snake lying in wait, previously displaying his fangs during that palace coup incident.

"Congratulations—you guessed correctly. Unfortunately, no prize awaits." Xia Shang smiled.

"Bring him back here. I'll make sure he talks whether he wants to or not."

Upon hearing Edgar's command, Cindy wasted no time—immediately attempting to snap Xia Shang's limbs.

However hard she tried, no damage occurred.

Observing his composed demeanor, Cindy even wondered if his body consisted of steel. No! Even steel twisted helplessly under her telekinesis. She extended both hands now, exerting full strength—causing Xia Shang's clothing to disintegrate like snowflakes.

Joke's over. Carbon Ultrasteel wasn't something to take lightly. Remember how Billy's specially modified sniper rounds failed to pierce The Invisible Man's defense? Compared to concentrated firepower, dispersed telekinetic pressure posed even less threat. Unless she could condense her power into a singular point, piercing Xia Shang's skin remained pure fantasy.

"This opponent is also a superhuman—not inferior to Stormfront." Cindy realized she encountered formidable resistance. Such physical resilience typically belonged exclusively to elite superheroes like Homelander and Stormfront.

"Keep him occupied. Homelander, Stormfront, and Black Noir are arriving shortly."

At that precise moment, the analysis reached completion.

[Talent Skill: Telekinesis Manipulation]

[Fusion Condition: Thoroughly defeat Cindy and extract 200ml of her blood]

[Post-fusion, player's telekinesis receives significant enhancement while control precision improves substantially. Additionally, players no longer require manual gestures—thought alone generates and manipulates telekinetic forces. Furthermore, greater telekinetic output increases corresponding mental strain upon the player's brain.]

(End of Chapter)