This place was utterly inconspicuous within the city. It looked like some kind of exclusive club or wealthy residential district. Behind the resplendent building on the surface stretched a cluster of connected structures, while several tall, imposing security guards stood watch at the entrance, saying, "Thank you for visiting."
But anyone meticulous enough to observe closely would notice that the guards stood exceptionally straight, as if they had military backgrounds. Their physiques were unusually large and sturdy, and every movement was precise and disciplined, as though they had trained in some form of combat.
After Lin Chen followed Fang Changqing out of the car, he swept his gaze over the easily overlooked corners of the building. Though he saw nothing, he was certain that the place was covered in all kinds of miniature cameras.
"In order to deal with this unprecedented disaster, our civilization established two related departments. The first is the [Human Civilization Headquarters for Responding to Supernatural Disasters], jointly led by the civilization's higher-ups. The second is the [Supernatural Research Institute], composed of scientists from every major field. This is the Tianhai City branch of the Supernatural Research Institute."
Just as they walked up, a security guard stopped them outright.
"What are you here for? Non-invited personnel and non-staff members are not allowed inside!"
Fang Changqing casually presented a card. The guard accepted it and examined it carefully. His expression shifted slightly, and he immediately stepped aside.
"Please, sir!"
Fang Changqing gave a faint nod and led the group inside.
The moment they entered through the front door, Lin Chen noticed, upon closer inspection, beams of red light emanating from inconspicuous corners and sweeping over their entire bodies. It seemed to be some kind of detection device.
As they crossed the entrance, the doorframe also emitted a faint