Esper X Family – Chapter 64 – My Mind-Reading is Above Yours!

In another living room.

Fang Ze shared his thoughts with Lou Wei.

“Solidifying space and prohibiting unconventional movement routes can effectively target Espers with special displacement abilities.”

“But after I leave, the Law Space’s rules will affect both enemies and allies alike. Our own personnel won’t be able to use unconventional movement methods in the area.”

“Let’s go with your plan. Such restrictions don’t matter to me.”

Lou Wei wasn’t concerned about the indiscriminate effect.

Even if Espers within the residential complex had unconventional movement abilities, they would still have to walk or use vehicles after entering the residential complex.

Only once they left the complex could they move however they pleased.

“How large an area should we cover?”

Communication and decision-making among S-rank Espers were highly efficient.

There was no need for discussions or votes from the decision-making layer.

All that was required was to maximize security measures.

Fang Ze could act immediately.

Lou Wei pondered.

“The vicinity of the residential complex is sufficient.”

Fang Ze raised an eyebrow.

“That small?”

He could easily encompass the entire city within the Law Space and impose various rules.

He could even turn it into a forbidden zone for Espers.

The area Fang Ze originally resided had completely become a forbidden zone for Espers.

Any Esper who stepped into his jurisdiction would lose their ability to use their powers.

In terms of power level, everyone was equal except for him.

Esper-related disasters had never occurred again.

However, Fang Ze could only maintain the Law Space in one location for an extended period.

Once he left the established Law Space, it would gradually lose its effect over time.

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“Compress the power into a small area and make it last as long as possible. You won’t be able to come here frequently, so leave the rest to me.”

Lou Wei only needed to ensure that there were no breaches near the residential complex.

He wasn’t afraid of any direct confrontations.

Fang Ze nodded. “Alright, let’s do it. I can only turn this place into an impenetrable fortress. Dealing with enemies will be up to you. After all, the Law Space doesn’t affect you.”

His Law Space had a glaring weakness.

It couldn’t affect those with higher mental power than him.

As the saying goes, battles among Espers are battles of mental power.

When one’s mental power reaches a certain level, they can ignore many mechanisms.

This was also why Fang Ze, despite being so versatile, couldn’t claim the title of the strongest of the current era.

Lou Wei was simply too powerful.

Then Lou Wei turned to look at Cheng Muxue.

“It’s your turn, Cheng Muxue. We’ve instructed all permanent residents in the residential complex to stay at home. No one is absent. You can proceed with the investigation.”

“Understood.”

Cheng Muxue’s expression turned serious, and her demeanor instantly shifted.

Unlike the amiable and approachable person she was in front of Ye Yao, she now exuded a commanding and composed aura.

“Constructing the Mind Network. Forced connection.”

Cheng Muxue’s mental power scanned all the buildings in the residential complex, filtering out all eligible individuals.

She automatically excluded the three girls in Ye Yao’s room.

The next moment.

A voice echoed in the minds of all Countermeasures Bureau Espers.

“This is Cheng Muxue, S-rank Esper of the National Bureau of Anomaly Disaster Countermeasures. I have been tasked to conduct a mental alignment assessment on all personnel.”

At the same time.

The same voice also echoed in Ye Yao’s mind.

Ye Yao: “???”

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Huh?

What’s going on?

Is the Countermeasures Bureau planning to confront me?

No way!

I haven’t fully developed yet!

Can I still survive by acting cute and playing dumb?

Fortunately, the system promptly chimed in.

【Detected a Family Network. You have been automatically connected. You can further focus on internal family issues, improve relationships based on topics, or remain silent and observe.】

Ye Yao suddenly understood.

Isn’t this just like secretly lurking in a family group chat?

Watching the adults discuss family issues.

While she could stay silent and observe without saying a word.

Cheng Muxue probably didn’t notice me joining this so-called network, right?

It was like a large ship silently approaching an enemy fleet.

But the enemy fleet’s radar failed to detect the ship sneaking up on them.

Ye Yao fully understood.

As long as Cheng Muxue didn’t notice her, everything was fine.

The System’s divine power is indeed formidable!

Ye Yao decided to never call the system useless again.

“Whew~”

Ye Yao let out a soft sigh and turned to look at Mo Qiuli and Luo Jianhua.

Mo Qiuli was engrossed in watching anime.

Meanwhile, Luo Jianhua seemed to be seriously thinking about how to report the information.

To make it more comfortable for long-term anime viewing, Ye Yao had switched to using a projector.

The three of them could now watch on the soft, cozy bed.

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The comfort level was much better.

Ye Yao simply lay down between the two girls.

Savoring the mixed fragrance of the two cute girls.

It was somewhat intoxicating.

“I’ll take a nap for a bit and get up later~”

Luo Jianhua snapped out of her thoughts and gently asked, “Do you want a lap pillow?”

Mo Qiuli also emerged from her immersed viewing and hurriedly chimed in.

“I-I can do it too…”

Mo Qiuli had racked her brains, thinking of how to get Ye Yao to join her for magical girl activities in a few days.

She had already noticed that Ye Yao wasn’t very keen on going out.

So, she could employ some small strategies.

If she could make Ye Yao happy, she wouldn’t refuse her invitation in the coming days!

“Huh? Take turns, take turns~”

Ye Yao didn’t open her eyes, only responding instinctively.

She had already shifted her focus to the Mind Network.

Her “aunt” was currently making a public announcement.

This experience was somewhat peculiar.

In Ye Yao’s vision, it was like a dark expanse dotted with twinkling stars.

Those glowing star points represented Countermeasures Bureau Espers.

Thin, elongated lines extended from all star points, connecting to a massive glowing sphere at the highest point.

Thus, a peculiar Mind Network was constructed.

Ye Yao assessed her own state.

Although she had secretly accessed the Mind Network, there was no line connecting her to the massive glowing sphere.

It was more like being in stealth mode on a social media account.

Then, Cheng Muxue’s voice rang out again.

“Do any of you have backgrounds or affiliations with organizations other than the Countermeasures Bureau?”

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As soon as these words were spoken.

The surrounding star points glowed, transmitting information through the lines to the glowing sphere.

Here, everyone’s thoughts were laid bare.

Cheng Muxue could read the deepest secrets in anyone’s mind.

Even hidden moles could be rooted out.

Once a judgment was made, she could accurately lock onto the target based on mental power.

She could even launch attacks on a mental level.

Forced connection, striking from a distance along the network.

As long as one’s mental power was below Cheng Muxue’s, there was no avoiding this combo.

Ye Yao continued to lurk secretly in the Mind Network.

Not making a single sound.

Like a husky mixed into a pack of wolves ¹ .

As long as she didn’t bark, no one would notice that she had snuck in!

Trying to start a secret group chat without me?

Don’t even think about it!

Ye Yao continued to happily “lurk”.

She could also gather information about Cheng Muxue’s abilities.

Knowing Chen Muxue inside out would prevent her from inexplicably exposing her own secrets.

My mind-reading is above yours!

Author Note

Today’s second chapter~ Dear readers, please keep up the good habit of feeding me with free gifts~ That way, even if the numbers in Fanqie is unstable, this author can still maintain great motivation with everyone’s support (*`▽´*)

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