Super God Academy: Kabuto

The morning sunlight filtered through the gaps in the curtains, casting warm golden dappled patterns on the hallway floor. Lin Yu walked to Qi Lin's door, flicked his fingers, and knocked lightly, his voice deliberately energetic.

"Qilin, the sun's already high in the sky! If you don't get up soon, the good food will be gone!" He held a plate, leaned against the door frame, and knocked on the door loudly, with a rather self-righteous air about disturbing someone's peaceful sleep.

A muffled groan immediately came from inside the door, accompanied by the sound of a pillow being rubbed against a face: "Aaaaah! Lin Yu! You're the biggest enemy during vacation! I want to sleep! As for food and everything else... take care of it yourself! Don't bother me!"

Lin Yu raised an eyebrow, didn't urge him any further, simply placed the breakfast on the living room table, and went to take care of other things.

About half an hour later, Qi Lin, with her slightly messy long hair, slowly moved to the dining table. She squinted her eyes, which were not fully open yet, and stared suspiciously at the fried eggs and warm milk on the table, which actually looked quite good, as if she had discovered some major mystery.

"Brother," she drawled, bringing the plate closer to her nose and sniffing it cautiously, "Did the sun rise in the west today? You actually made breakfast? And got up so early..." She looked up, scrutinizing Lin Yu with exaggerated suspicion, "Tell me, did you poison it? Trying to harm your most adorable, innocent little sister?"

Lin Yu rolled his eyes at her, then pushed the plate towards her again. His tone carried a barely perceptible air of "Heavenly Dao Supreme Commander's" self-righteousness, mixed with a touch of "Lin Yu's" clumsy concern: "Poison is expensive, it's a waste to use it on you. Eat up, didn't I promise you yesterday? After you finish eating... I'll take you to buy some clothes."

"Really?" Qi Lin's eyes lit up, instantly forgetting the "poisoning theory".

……

In a bustling shopping mall in Juxia City, amidst a cacophony of voices.

Lin Yu felt like he'd become a walking, talking shopping cart, his arms laden with bags, almost submerged in a sea of ​​wrappers and brand logos. He called out to Qi Lin, who was still enthusiastically gesturing in the women's clothing section, "Miss, isn't that enough? Your brother's physical form is about to collapse from 'human' into a 'shelf,' and my energy bar is almost empty—I'm starving!"

"Okay, okay! The last one, almost done!" Qi Lin said without turning her head, her voice drifting from behind the clothes rack.

Just then—

An indescribable "presence," like invisible mercury, silently seeped into the noisy air of the mall. It wasn't a sound or a smell, but a pure aura of oppression, making all the surrounding noise seem as if it were seen through frosted glass.

Lin Yu's muscles tensed instantly, his battle instincts screaming. He whirled around, his gaze sharp as a knife, fixed on the mall entrance.

A blonde woman casually walked in. She wore an ordinary white T-shirt and light blue jeans, dressed no differently from the other girls strolling around. But her stunningly beautiful face, and her captivating aura even when restrained, instantly blurred everything around her into a distant backdrop. Her steps were graceful, her long blonde hair swaying gently with each step, as if radiating a soft glow.

Angel Yan!

Lin Yu's pupils suddenly contracted to pinpoints, his heart feeling as if it were being gripped by an icy hand. [How could she be here?! According to the 'script,' she should be far away in Tianhe City right now! The plot… has already started to veer off course? Is it because of my appearance?]

As if to confirm his worst fears, Angel Yan's gaze, as if precisely guided, bypassed the throng of people and locked onto him without hindrance. A hint of intrigued inquiry flickered in those eyes that held the wisdom of stars and the passage of time. Then, a languid, melodious voice, yet resonating directly in his mind, carried an undeniable penetrating power:

"Hey, kid. Sneaking glances at a beautiful lady isn't exactly gentlemanly. And..." The voice paused, its tone becoming more playful, "...the 'scent' you have is quite interesting. It doesn't seem like something from this planet..."

Lin Yu felt a chill run down his spine, and every nerve in his body went into high alert. But he quickly suppressed all emotion on his face and forced himself to relax.

Before he could respond, Qi Lin had already run back like a light-footed deer, carrying a chosen dress. She immediately sensed the subtle shift in the atmosphere and the dazzling, undeniable blonde beauty standing not far from Lin Yu. Her police academy background and innate keen observation skills instantly put her into a defensive stance. She subtly moved half a step to Lin Yu's side, her gaze sweeping scrutinically between Angel Yan and Lin Yu, before lowering her voice to ask:

"Brother, who is this? Is he your friend?" His tone was full of pure doubt, as well as a hint of barely perceptible protective wariness.

"Just someone asking for directions, they might have mistaken me for someone else." Lin Yu's voice was surprisingly calm. He naturally reached out and took most of the shopping bags from Qi Lin's arms, his movements fluid, as if the momentary stiffness just now had never happened. "Let's go, we've bought almost everything, let's go home."

He put his arm around Qi Lin's shoulder, half-turning her with him as they walked towards the mall exit. His steps were steady, without a trace of panic. But he could clearly feel the playful, all-seeing gaze behind him, like a tangible brand, lingering on his back for a long time.

Walking home along the road bathed in the golden-red glow of the setting sun, their shadows stretched long behind them. Qi Lin chattered excitedly about the clothes she had just bought, while Lin Yu smiled and responded, but his mind was already lost in a deep abyss.

[Angel Yan appeared ahead of schedule and noticed me directly… The plot has begun to shift. This means the known 'future' is becoming unreliable, and variables are surging. The timing of danger may be earlier, and its form may be completely different. Qi Lin… she must grow up faster. I can no longer let her face the impending storm unprepared as an ordinary person. I have to find a way to guide and train her without revealing too much, at least to give her the ability to protect herself in the initial chaos…]

"Brother!" Qi Lin gently nudged him with her shoulder, interrupting his increasingly deep thoughts. "What are you daydreaming about? You've been absent-minded ever since we left the mall, and you haven't said a word on the way here. What are you thinking about?"

Lin Yu instantly snapped out of his daze, perfectly concealing all his turbulent worries and heavy plans behind his now deep and calm eyes. A gentle, brotherly smile, devoid of any gloom, bloomed on his face as he reached out and roughly ruffled her hair, messing up her hairstyle.

"It's nothing," he said casually, with a hint of teasing. "I'm just seriously considering whether to make sweet and sour pork ribs or braised chicken for our picky young lady tonight. It's a crucial decision that will affect the peace of our family."

"I want them all!" Qi Lin immediately raised her hand, her eyes sparkling. Her slight doubt from before was instantly dispelled by her anticipation of the delicious food.

Lin Yu smiled and nodded. The afterglow of the setting sun fell into his eyes, reflecting a warm color, but also concealing the unfathomable solemnity and determination beneath.

The situation has changed, and he must seize every moment to create a temporary safe haven for those around him. To act in accordance with the will of Heaven, to govern all—this is not just power, but at this moment, also responsibility.