Beautiful Landlady Comes Knocking Late at Night

The alley was a mess. Qin Feng expressionlessly took a few photos of the scene as proof of mission completion.

The smell of blood and decay still lingered in the air, but he acted as if he couldn't smell it and turned to leave.

As for the workers collapsed on the ground and the subsequent cleanup, that was naturally for the logistics specialists of the Special Cases Department to handle.

He hailed a taxi and gave the address of his apartment complex.

The driver glanced at the young man in the city management uniform with a cold expression in the rearview mirror. He had intended to make small talk, but wisely shut his mouth, and the rest of the ride was silent.

Returning to his familiar, poverty-and-damp-scented rented room, Qin Feng locked the door with a click, shutting out the noise of the entire world.

He threw himself onto the bed, and with a thought, a blue system panel unfolded before his eyes.

[Host: Qin Feng]
[Cleansing Points: 260]
[Legendary Armament: Scissors of Truth (E-Class), Gluttony Stomach (D-Class)]
[Origin Enhancement: Spirit Touch Realm (Mid-stage)]
[Abilities Mastered: Item Affinity (Passive)]

260 points!

Without any hesitation, he directly clicked on the [Origin Enhancement] tab.

[Spiritual Sense Level: Spirit Touch Realm (Mid-stage)]
[Next Level: Spirit Touch Realm (Late-stage) Required Cleansing Points: 100]
[Next Level: Form Observation Realm (Initial-stage) Required Cleansing Points: 150]

"Form Observation Realm, where one's eyes can clearly see the true form and energy flow of anomalous events."

Qin Feng's gaze was fixed on the description, his eyes burning with intensity.

The perception of the Spirit Touch Realm was, after all, passive and vague, like looking at the world through frosted glass, full of uncertainty.

Only by reaching the Form Observation Realm could one truly "stare" into the hidden side of this world with their own eyes!

"System, purchase Origin Enhancement, directly upgrade to Form Observation Realm!" Qin Feng took a deep breath, his eyes resolute like a warrior about to charge into battle.

[Confirm consumption of 250 Cleansing Points for cross-level Origin Enhancement?]
[Warning: This process will cause immense shock to the host's body and mind. Please ensure the environment is absolutely safe.]

"Confirm."

The moment he confirmed, a torrent of energy, far more violent and scorching than any before, erupted like a volcano in his heart!

"Ugh--!"

Qin Feng's body arched violently, like a shrimp thrown into boiling oil.

Agony instantly engulfed his entire body, preventing him from even letting out a full scream, only managing a suppressed grunt like a wild beast from the depths of his throat.

This enhancement was no longer a gentle warmth, but countless red-hot steel needles, brutally piercing every part of his body.

Torn, shattered, then savagely reassembled!

His bones groaned, his muscles spasmed. In the midst of the pain, he even had the illusion that his soul was being ripped from his body by a pair of invisible hands, while his physical form was repeatedly kneaded, stretched, and reshaped like dough.

Who knew how long it took, perhaps a minute, perhaps a century.

When the violent energy finally subsided, transforming into a gentle, jade-like new power that slowly integrated into his limbs and bones, Qin Feng was drenched in sweat, lying limply on the bed, too exhausted to even move a finger.

"Next time, I'll just upgrade in order like I'm supposed to."

The pain receded like a tide, replaced by an unprecedented sense of power and clarity.

He slowly opened his eyes.

The world was different.

In the air, countless tiny dust motes danced with the airflow, their trajectories clear.

He turned his gaze outside the window.

In the shadow of the street corner, a faint resentment, not of this world, seemed to linger.

These were sights he could never have perceived before.

This was the Form Observation Realm!

With a thought, the scissor tattoo on the back of his right hand flashed faintly.

"Buzz--"

The Scissors of Truth appeared out of thin air, held steadily in his hand.

But this time, the feel was completely different.

Before, holding it, he could feel the cold power contained within, a reliable deadly weapon.

Now, this E-Class Legendary Armament felt... light in his hand, like a toy.

Qin Feng didn't sigh; instead, the corners of his mouth curved into an ambitious smile.

"It's not that you've gotten weaker, it's that I've become too strong. It seems it's time to put upgrading you on the agenda."

Just then, Qin Feng's phone in his pocket suddenly chimed and lit up.

It was a push notification from the "Yellow Springs" app.

[Assistance Request (D-Class) Verified On-Site, Promoted Exceptionally - "Human Meat Buns" Completed.]

[Rewards Issued: 50 Contribution Points, Cash Yuan.]

[Your Account "Ending in 6688" Has Received: RMB .00.]

"That efficient?"

Looking at the glaring "5" and four "0s" in the text message, Qin Feng grinned, smiling silently.

Including the previous ones, he now had 65 Contribution Points and 10 Cleansing Points.

More importantly, he had money!

This was much faster than delivering takeout.

He stroked his chin, and a strange thought suddenly occurred to him.

Wasn't this just a form of... "afterlife delivery"?

"Yellow Springs" was the platform, with "orders" posted on it.

He was the rider, picking up orders and rushing to the location specified by the "customer."

Except, he wasn't delivering food, but rather helping troublesome "Anomalous Events" pass on.

Finally completing the order, "Five-star review, delivery successful."

Thinking about it that way, there wasn't much difference, and it was even more stimulating than delivering food.

He was immersed in this peculiar self-positioning when a crisp, urgent doorbell suddenly rang.

"Ding dong-- Ding dong--"

Qin Feng frowned. Who would be here at this hour?

He got up and walked to the door, looking out through the peephole.

Standing outside was someone he hadn't expected.

His landlady, Liu Yan.

She was wearing a tasteful dress, had light makeup on, and her hair was neatly styled. However, her complexion was still a sickly pale, and her eyes held a mixture of gratitude, lingering fear, and a hint of subtle embarrassment.

Qin Feng opened the door.

"Qin Feng, you're finally back!" Liu Yan visibly relaxed upon seeing him, her voice filled with emotion.

"Liu... Sister Liu?"

"I was just discharged from the hospital today. I wanted to thank you immediately, but I knocked for ages and you weren't here."

Liu Yan lifted a delicate fruit basket she was holding, her gaze sincere. "Qin Feng, about that day... thank you so much. If it weren't for you, I might have already..."

She didn't finish, but the fear in her eyes was palpable.

"It was just a small thing," Qin Feng waved his hand.

"It was a small thing for you, but it was a life-saving grace for me!" Liu Yan shook her head, her tone resolute. "I don't like owing people favors. So, I thought about how I could repay you."

She took out a set of keys from her bag, placed them on the table, and pushed them towards Qin Feng.

"Sister Liu, what is this?"

"The two-bedroom apartment next to mine has always been vacant. I didn't rent it out before because it was too much trouble." Liu Yan looked at Qin Feng, her tone leaving no room for argument. "You should move in. I won't charge you rent, and I'll cover all your utilities! How can you, a university student, live in a place like this!"

Qin Feng was completely stunned. Looking at the keys, he didn't know how to react. This happiness had come too suddenly.

"This... this is too valuable, I can't accept it."

"You must accept it!" Liu Yan panicked when she saw him about to refuse, stepping forward and grabbing his arm. "Qin Feng, please, just pity me, okay? Every time I close my eyes, I see that day. I'm scared... I'm really scared living alone. If you live closer, I... I'll feel more at ease."

Her voice trembled slightly, and her eyes were filled with pleading.

This wasn't just repayment; it was a reliance seeking a sense of security.

Seeing her like this, Qin Feng couldn't refuse any longer.

"...Okay."

Liu Yan's face immediately bloomed into a radiant smile, dispelling the pallor of illness and bringing back some of her former brightness. "That's great! Come with me now, I'll show you the apartment!"

Without further ado, she pulled Qin Feng along to apartment 502 on the fifth floor of the adjacent unit.

As the door was pushed open and the lights turned on, they were greeted by a bright and clean living room, a soft fabric sofa, gleaming wooden floors, and spotless appliances.

Liu Yan had already sent people to clean it in advance today, waiting for Qin Feng's agreement.

This place felt like a world away from his dark and damp rental room.