Xia Ke's Thoughts

Su Li led a silent Xia Ke out of the Detective Bureau, and the two of them began to walk aimlessly down the street.

After a long while, Xia Ke finally couldn't help but speak. She shook Su Li's arm and said, "Su Li, do you think we should join the Detective Bureau or not?"

Su Li glanced at Xia Ke and then sighed inwardly.

He could tell that Xia Ke really wanted to join the Detective Bureau. The reason she was hesitating now was only because she was concerned about his attitude!

In fact, even without the Infinite Star Sea or the Nine Spirit Diagram of the Supreme God, Su Li could have produced the Guidance Technique and Gene Blueprints. After all, Superhumans existed on Gorol Star as well.

Moreover, Superpower Technology on Gorol Star was much more public and complete than on Earth!

Various Gene Blueprints and Guidance Techniques could be easily purchased with some Credit Points, though this was limited to E-Class and below.

However, the reality was that Su Li found it difficult to openly produce those things now. The source was simply impossible to explain, and any mistake could expose his existence.

While Su Li was not yet powerful enough, anything could happen if he were exposed!

Su Li didn't want to place everything on uncertainty. He preferred to plan thoroughly and act only when he had absolute confidence, ensuring he never made a mistake.

Therefore, Su Li didn't want to consider this option for the time being!

Compared to that, obtaining it from the Detective Bureau was indeed much safer.

But the problem now was, why did Xia Ke want to become stronger so badly? She didn't seem like the type of woman who always had to be first!

After thinking for a moment, Su Li finally decided to ask directly. There was nothing they couldn't talk about between them!

"I'm fine with anything. The important thing is that I want to know why you want to join the Detective Bureau so much!"

"I... I just want that complete version of the Guidance Technique. Secretary Wang said that if we join the Detective Bureau, they'll give us the complete Guidance Technique!"

"And then?" Su Li asked.

"And then... and then I want to become a stronger Superhuman!" Xia Ke's tone suddenly became firm.

"Why?"

"I..." Xia Ke seemed stumped by Su Li's question and didn't answer immediately.

"What's wrong? Is there something inconvenient to say?"

"No!" Xia Ke shook her head and continued, "Don't laugh when I tell you!"

"Okay!"

"When I was young, I had congenital amblyopia, and I ate an abnormal amount. People often laughed at me, and I gradually became very unconfident," Xia Ke said softly.

"You've seen my situation in our class; I'm practically invisible. Plus, I don't live at school, so I don't even have a roommate. No one is willing to talk to me except you!"

Su Li: "..."

Is that so? Was he that great? He didn't even know it himself!

"Then, since yesterday, after I became a Superhuman, my feeling changed!" Xia Ke continued. "My eyesight returned to normal, and compared to other girls, I finally had an advantage. I'm a Superhuman!"

"In fact, I've become brave enough to actively pursue what I like!"

Xia Ke looked at Su Li, her gaze almost palpable, making Su Li slightly uncomfortable. However, considering this was Xia Ke's talent, Su Li didn't say anything.

It was him, after all. If it were another F-class Superhuman, few people would dare to meet her gaze, right?

"So, I am the 'thing' you mentioned? You compared me to a 'thing'?" Su Li said with a half-smile.

"No, no!"

Su Li's words caused most of Xia Ke's accumulated momentum to leak away. At this moment, she became flustered again.

"Haha, I understand what you mean. Your current confidence comes from being a Superhuman, so you want to stay ahead, right?" Su Li asked.

"Yes!" Xia Ke nodded vigorously.

"Alright, let's go back. I'll join the Detective Bureau with you!"

Although Su Li knew that the chance of becoming a Superhuman was very small, even if Xia Ke remained F-class forever, she would still be among the most outstanding girls. However, Su Li didn't tell her this. It was good for a girl to have ambition.

This way, he could cultivate with Xia Ke!

"Really? That's great!!!"

"Okay, let's go!" Su Li smiled, then took Xia Ke's hand and turned back towards the Detective Bureau.

Su Li was in a good mood. He seemed to know why Xia Ke had suddenly started liking him.

Men were like that; even if they weren't sincere towards women, they would always want women to be sincere towards them!

Half an hour later, at the Detective Bureau.

Secretary Wang smiled and handed each of them a small booklet. "It's done. Welcome to the two of you!"

"That's it?"

Su Li glanced at the small booklet containing his personal information and asked.

"Of course, what else were you expecting?"

"What about the promised benefits?"

"Ah, that. We can give you the Guidance Technique right now, but for the other things, we'll have to wait for approval from above! Don't worry, though. Our Detective Bureau is a special department now, they won't dare to hold us back!" Secretary Wang said with confidence.

"Oh!" Su Li nodded indifferently. As long as they got the Guidance Technique, everything else was negotiable!

"You two, work hard! As long as you accumulate enough merit, you can apply for the Gene Blueprint and become a Supreme Superhuman like Director Ye!" Secretary Wang said with a smile that resembled a pyramid scheme.

"Then you'll reach the pinnacle of your lives!"

"So, Secretary Wang, what is our job?" Xia Ke asked.

"Heh, don't rush. You can't handle our Detective Bureau's current workload yet; your beginner training period isn't even over... and I still need to think about it!"

Just as Secretary Wang was lost in thought, Ye Mohan's voice suddenly came from outside, "Little Wang—"

"Yes!"

Upon hearing the voice, Secretary Wang immediately straightened up and then jogged out.

Su Li: "..."

A moment later, Secretary Wang reappeared, but this time she had a hurried expression.

"The Director wants me to go out with her. You two will guard the place today. If anyone comes, have them wait here first—"

After giving a few quick instructions, Secretary Wang rushed out.

"What about the Breathing Technique?" Su Li asked loudly.

"I'll send it to you later. Remember not to spread it around, or the consequences will be severe!"

"..."

"I feel a bit awkward..." Xia Ke said.

"What's awkward about it? Since there's no one else at the Detective Bureau right now, we're the bosses. Let's go, let's scout out the environment first!"

"Scout?"

"Uh, explore!"

"Okay."