Chapter 50: Confidence
Because Zhou Yunmei had made preparations with the household staff in advance, under normal circumstances Zhou Kunyao would be struggling frantically right now, trying to break free from the chains and restraints binding him.
Using medication to force him unconscious was somewhat harmful to his body.
But at this point, they couldn't think about that anymore.
Nan Yu walked to the bedside and glanced at Nan Yun and Nan Zhen.
The two immediately understood and nodded. They stepped between Zhou Yunmei and the bed.
Nan Yun said, “Sorry. Although this isn't something shameful, proper confidentiality measures are still necessary. Please wait outside for a while.”
Of course, Zhou Yunmei knew that Mental Power Users had certain special methods that needed to remain secret. Although she was worried, she had already become accustomed to it. After all, she had invited who knew how many Mental Power Users over the years.
Looking worriedly at her pale and emaciated son, she nodded gently.
“I understand. We'll wait outside.”
She led the butler out of the room while Nan Yun closed the door behind them.
After locking the door, they took out several devices they had prepared inside their space buttons and thoroughly checked every corner of the room.
Nan Yun nodded.
“No problems.”
Nan Yu nodded as well.
“Alright, Big Brother and Second Brother should go out too.”
Nan Yun and Nan Zhen stared at him with widened eyes.
“What?”
Nan Yu folded his arms.
“I said, Big Brother and Second Brother should wait outside too.”
Nan Yun looked shocked.
“Little Brother, do you have some secret that even Big Brother and Second Brother can't know?!”
Nan Yu thought to himself that he actually did.
Although an outsider already knew about the existence of the Nianshen Grass, the fewer people who knew about it, the better.
Even his two brothers had to be kept in the dark.
It wasn't because he feared they would leak the secret.
It was simply that people made mistakes. If they accidentally let something slip, they would blame themselves terribly.
To be safe, it would be better to tell them after he truly became a High-Tier Mental Power User...
Right?
But looking at those two pairs of pitiful eyes, how was he supposed to refuse?
Perhaps because what had happened to his family in his previous life had affected him too deeply, he really couldn't harden his heart when faced with such expressions.
Pouting slightly in frustration, he sulked for a moment before muttering quietly,
“Fine, I'll tell you this secret, but you have to keep it confidential. If you accidentally let it slip, I don't really mind, but—”
Before he could finish, Nan Yun patted his chest.
“No problem! Our mouths are tightly sealed, especially when it comes to matters concerning Little Brother. Besides, we'll be entering the military in the future. We've already started receiving training regarding confidentiality.”
Nan Yu froze slightly.
That's right.
He had forgotten about that.
If it was Big Brother and Second Brother, they would rather hurt themselves than reveal his secret.
His previous thoughts really would have hurt them.
“I know. Of course I trust Big Brother and Second Brother. I just... don't feel very secure sometimes.”
As he spoke, he took out a small flowerpot from his space button, one small enough to hold in one hand.
Inside it grew the Nianshen Grass.
Nan Yun and Nan Zhen immediately leaned in and carefully examined it.
After staring for quite a while, they asked in confusion,
“Little Brother, what's this?”
Nan Yu snorted softly.
“I'll explain after we get home. We're not at home right now, so we should be more careful.”
As he spoke, he glanced toward Zhou Kunyao lying on the bed.
Nan Yun and Nan Zhen already had some guesses in their hearts, but this truly wasn't the right time to discuss it, so neither said anything further.
They quietly stood in the corner, watching Nan Yu help an outsider dispel mental contamination.
Honestly, they were a little worried.
After all, this was the first time Nan Yu had encountered an Ability User whose contamination was only one step away from reaching S-rank.
Wait!
The two exchanged a secret glance.
Could it be that when Nan Yu carried out his secret mission at the military base, he had already encountered Ability Users like this and had succeeded?
Was that why he was so confident?
If that was true, then their little brother was truly about to rise.
But that also meant the Bai family would become even less willing to let him go.
They absolutely had to think of a solution.
As for the discussions about Bai Zhouyun and Nan Yu that still hadn't died down on the StarNet, once Nan Yu's reputation truly spread, they could add fuel to the fire.
When the time came, they would go find Fu Yu'ang.
He would definitely help Nan Yu break free from that trash Bai Zhouyun.
Nan Yu, however, had no mind to care about what his brothers were thinking.
He was completely focused on examining Zhou Kunyao's condition.
The area of contamination inside his Mental Sea was simply too vast.
No wonder all the Mental Power Users who had examined him before had said they were powerless.
Zhou Kunyao's Mental Sea was like a cup filled with water.
The water level had already risen above the rim, yet miraculously, it hadn't spilled over.
A Mental Power User's task was to slowly remove that excess water.
It sounded simple, but in reality, it was extremely difficult.
Who knew whether touching it would cause the water to overflow, or successfully eliminate it bit by bit?
The previous Mental Power Users probably had no confidence at all.
If they really messed up...
Even if Zhou Yunmei didn't say anything on the surface, she would undoubtedly seek revenge in secret.
Therefore, no one had truly dared make a move on Zhou Kunyao until now.
Nan Yu withdrew his mental power and opened his eyes.
Nan Yun hurriedly asked,
“How is it, Little Brother? Is it difficult?”
Nan Yu replied calmly,
“I have confidence.”
Other Mental Power Users lacked confidence because their mental power simply wasn't sufficient.
But Nan Yu's current mental power was enough to envelop Zhou Kunyao's entire Mental Sea.
That way, even if he turned everything upside down inside the Mental Sea, not a single drop of water from that cup would spill out.
Nan Zhen asked,
“Really? Little Brother, don't force yourself.”
Nan Yu smiled.
“Second Brother, don't worry. Just watch me.”
Earlier, Nan Yu had carefully inspected Zhou Kunyao's Mental Sea, consuming a small amount of mental power.
To be safe, he restored himself first before officially beginning the process of dispelling Zhou Kunyao's mental contamination.
Three hours passed.
Actually, after waiting half an hour without seeing anyone come out, Zhou Yunmei had already realized that things were likely going well.
Nan Yu must have been confident before taking action.
Otherwise, he would have come out like the previous Mental Power Users and admitted that he was powerless.
But another worry surfaced.
What if Nan Yu had only come to prove his abilities and strength to everyone on the Capital Star?
If he left in defeat, it would severely damage his reputation.
Perhaps he would continue forcing himself even if it was beyond his capabilities.
These two thoughts battled endlessly in her mind.
Back and forth they went, leaving her dazed.
Before she realized it, three hours had already passed.
Zhou Yunmei muttered anxiously,
“Can it... can it really succeed...?”
The butler replied,
“I think it can.”
“Nan Yu didn't look guilty or nervous at all. He was relaxed the entire way here. It's obvious he didn't come here to take a gamble. Perhaps he already has successful experience. Otherwise, he wouldn't be so confident.”
“Actually, whether it succeeds or not, enough time has already passed. I estimate that within another hour, they'll open the door and come out.”