"What did you just say?" Qin Yan didn't catch Li Ruobing's muttering and asked.

"Nothing, let's go back," Li Ruobing replied, and the two of them started walking towards the outskirts of the forest.

"What are your plans now?" Li Ruobing asked softly, with a hint of anticipation on her face.

"Are you talking about joining the Special Task Force?" Since Qin Yan had learned about the secret of the Academy of Espers, he didn't feel right refusing Li Ruobing. "Well, I can join, but I'm still in school now, so I might not have time to participate in the Task Force's operations."

"No, I'm not talking about that. I'm asking about your future plans."

“Why are you suddenly asking about this..." Qin Yan pondered. Not long ago, he was a person with health problems, and his only wish was to regain his health. As for what he would do after recovering, he hadn't thought about it. Qin Yan said, "I don't really have any plans. I might just live a normal life like everyone else."

"That would be such a waste," Li Ruobing's face showed a look of regret. "Your talent is so exceptional, arguably the best I've ever seen. You have such great potential, but you only want to live an ordinary life. Don't you think it's a waste of your abilities?"

"It's not a big deal. Besides using this ability to fight others, it's not really useful."

"No, you're wrong." Li Ruobing's eyes seemed distant as she said firmly, "Do you know the biggest difference between us Espers and ordinary people?"

"I don't know."

"It's that we Espers can better adapt to the current environment on Earth. We are born for this era."

"Okay, but what does that mean?"

"Don't you get it?" Li Ruobing looked at Qin Yan in surprise. "Although the current environment on Earth may not pose a big threat to us, it's hell for the rest of humanity. The Earth's environment is continuing to deteriorate. If we don't do something, apart from us Espers, the entire human race will perish. Don't you think we have an obligation to do something?"

"Are you saying..." Qin Yan hesitated, "Are you suggesting that we should save the world?"

Li Ruobing nodded slowly.

Qin Yan let out a hesitant "Um," and said, "This, this task seems too daunting for me. I'm afraid I can't bear such a heavy responsibility."

"Just because you can't do it alone doesn't mean a group of people can't do it. I and our Academy of Espers will support you," Li Ruobing reassured.

"It's not that simple." Qin Yan couldn't help but think of Wei Gang, the father of Wei Zheng, and the Sky Shield Bureau. Wei Gang and the Sky Shield Bureau considered Espers and Esper organizations as heretics, wishing for all Espers to disappear from Earth. Furthermore, there were reportedly many other Esper organizations outside eyeing the Academy of Espers, wanting to gain benefits from it. In such an environment, the Academy of Espers struggled to protect itself, let alone engage in other activities.

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Thinking of this, Qin Yan said, "It depends on the situation. At the very least, we need to ensure our own safety first. Honestly, I feel that your Academy is facing dangers similar to other humans, so you shouldn't think too much about it."

"So, you're not willing to help us..." Li Ruobing's expression dimmed, and she fell silent. Seeing her desolate look, Qin Yan couldn't help but feel compassion. While the idea of saving humanity seemed absurd, there was no need to crush her spirit. He said, "Alright, if you need my help in the future, I will do my best to assist you, within the limits of my abilities."

"Thank you!" Li Ruobing's face brightened again upon hearing Qin Yan's words. She held his hand tightly, making Qin Yan feel a bit embarrassed.

Although Qin Yan did not formally join the Academy of Espers, he established a cooperative relationship with them. As time passed, a month and a half flew by. Qin Yan's school, Biyang High School, had already started its long break, so Qin Yan spent his time at the Academy of Espers, undergoing training in Espers abilities.

Qin Yan's Esper talent was exceptional, and after this period of training, his abilities had improved significantly, showing signs of breaking through the current level.

Due to Li Ruobing, Lin Shiqi, and others' recognition of him, as well as his outstanding personal abilities, Qin Yan was respected and treated kindly by the people at the Academy of Espers. Some even viewed him as a potential future head of the Academy. Therefore, Qin Yan's days at the Academy were extremely comfortable. He could do what he wanted and go wherever he pleased, with hardly anyone questioning or bossing him around.

One day, while Qin Yan was wandering outside the Academy, he noticed a commotion with various sirens blaring and alarms sounding continuously. Everyone had a panicked look on their faces, and shops had closed early, as if a great disaster was about to strike.

In the evening, when Qin Yan returned to the Academy of Espers, Lin Shiqi suddenly appeared out of nowhere and exclaimed, "Where have you been all day? I've been looking for you everywhere."

"What's going on? Is something wrong?" Qin Yan asked, looking puzzled.

Lin Shiqi looked at him strangely and said, "Don't you know? A solar storm is about to hit Earth tomorrow."

"A solar storm hitting Earth?!" Qin Yan was stunned, finally understanding why there was chaos outside. He said nervously, "We need to prepare, get food and water, find a safe place to take shelter."

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Lin Shiqi said helplessly, "We Espers are not afraid of solar storms. For us, a solar storm is like a heavy rain."

"What? Really?" Qin Yan was dumbfounded. He still remembered the agonizing pain he experienced from the radiation of a solar storm ten years ago, a pain that was hard to forget even now.

"Enough talking. Come with me quickly, Captain Bingjie is looking for us. It seems like there's something important she wants to discuss," Lin Shiqi urged.

A while later, Lin Shiqi led Qin Yan to a large room in the Academy that resembled a warehouse. There were already some people inside, all of whom Qin Yan recognized as members of the Special Task Force, with Li Ruobing among them.

Seeing Qin Yan and Lin Shiqi arrive, Li Ruobing looked at Gao Zhanxiang and said, "Captain Gao, they're all here. Please explain the situation."

Gao Zhanxiang nodded, glanced at Qin Yan and Lin Shiqi, and said, "Time is of the essence, so I'll get straight to the point. Everyone knows about the solar storm hitting Earth tomorrow. It's expected to reach Earth by midnight tonight and last for about a day. During this time, our Special Task Force has a special mission to execute. Because this mission is a bit tricky, I need more manpower, so I hope that Qin Yan and Shiqi can also participate in this operation."

"What is the mission? Is it dangerous?" Lin Shiqi asked excitedly, eager for some action after spending most of her time closely watched by Li Ruobing within the Academy.

"There is indeed some danger involved," Gao Zhanxiang pondered, "But this mission is extremely important and presents a great opportunity for our Academy. If we can successfully complete it, it will greatly aid our research on Espers. So even if there is danger, we must try."

Lin Shiqi's eyes lit up instantly, clearly seeing this as a significant event she didn't want to miss. She quickly said, "I'll go, I'll go. Qin Yan, you'll go too, right?"

Qin Yan, on the other hand, remained relatively calm. He asked, "Can you tell me more about the mission first so I can prepare mentally?"