The Person Who Shouldn't Have Appeared

"Elder Yu, please take care."

Chen Qingxue helped the trembling old woman up and gave Zhang Xiaoxi a wink. The latter understood and also helped the old woman up from the other side.

The other researchers exchanged glances discreetly but said nothing, except for the young man following behind Elder Yu, who frowned.

He was clearly very unhappy.

"Chongyang City."

The old woman took a deep breath and said with a smile:

"It's been many years since I've been here. This is a nice city. I hope this survey will be fruitful."

A chorus of agreement erupted around him, and the young man smiled and said:

"Teacher, if you ask me, you shouldn't have been sent as a researcher. Isn't that a waste of your talent?"

This old woman was one of the few 'Chief Expert' at the Research Institute, although she had little martial arts cultivation.

But in terms of status, it is frighteningly high.

Every city you travel to should be treated with utmost care—like now.

Zhang Xiaoxi glanced curiously at the law enforcement officers deployed and providing security around them, and four Armored Hovercar were on alert in the sky.

She clicked her tongue and said:

"Wow, we've got quite the grand entrance."

Chen Qingxue on the other side laughed:

"It's not that we have a big entourage, it's that Elder Yu has a big entourage."

The old woman waved her hand:

"Alright, it's fine if people outside call me a Divine Ability noblewoman, but why are you kids making fun of me too?"

She shook her head and said:

"I've mentioned to the department several times that we shouldn't engage in this kind of formalism, tsk."

Zhang Xiaoxi laughed:

"Isn't this all for your safety?"

The old woman chuckled.

"Safety? I'm practically half-buried, who would want to kill me? But you, your name is Zhang Xiaoxi, right?"

She turned her head, looked at the girl, and nodded slightly.

"I've read your test report. You have great talent and are very intelligent. Study hard and work hard, and don't let yourself be corrupted by the sweet talk of local people."

"Sugar-coated bullets?" Zhang Xiaoxi didn't quite understand. Chen Qingxue smiled and said, "You'll probably see it later."

As the three chatted and laughed, the young man who addressed the old woman as "teacher" looked even more displeased. He glanced at Zhang Xiaoxi and Chen Qingxue but said nothing.

At the same time,

The spaceship had slowly ascended and departed, leaving behind billowing air currents and rising dust. A figure walked out of the dust.

"Is that Elder Yu from the Source Origin Research Institute?"

A warm, somewhat familiar voice rang out.

Zhang Xiaoxi subconsciously looked up and almost blurted out "Holy crap!"

Elder Yu nodded slightly:

"I am."

Zhang Fusheng glanced at his dumbfounded cousin, smiled, and extended his hand:

"I am Zhang Fusheng, and I am in charge of Elder Yu's security for the next two days."

Chen Qingxue extended her hand and shook hands with Zhang Fusheng on behalf of Elder Yu. She looked at the young and frail-looking boy with curiosity.

According to past practice, the captain of the local Enforcement Team is in charge of security.

This captain is so young?!

Zhang Fusheng, who originally planned to make a brief appearance and then disappear, changed his mind and gestured:

"Please follow me, everyone."

He led about ten people onto a large hovercraft, while the other law enforcement officers also drove hovercrafts to guard the area.

The convoy sped towards the city center.

Inside the hovercar.

Zhang Xiaoxi was still clearly a little dazed, staring at his younger brother who was sitting upright, staring at him for a long time.

What the hell is this kid doing here?

How did they become law enforcement officers??

The old woman glanced at the dazed Zhang Xiaoxi and laughed:

"Why are you staring at other people like that?"

Pairs of eyes turned towards them.

Zhang Xiaoxi snapped out of her daze and stammered:

"It wasn't Elder Yu, it was me, it was me."

Zhang Fusheng smiled and explained on her behalf:

"Elder Yu, I've known Xiao Xi for many years, and I was quite surprised that she suddenly came to Chongyang City this time."

He didn't mention that Zhang Xiaoxi was his cousin—his identity file had already been changed, and his age on his file was older than Zhang Xiaoxi's.

The researchers were taken aback.

"Oh?"

The old woman was somewhat surprised and nodded slightly.

"That's truly fate. The young man looks quite young, yet he's already become Lead Enforcer at such a young age. His future is limitless."

Zhang Fusheng smiled but didn't explain anything. He just casually responded twice and didn't rashly inquire about the purpose of the Research Institute's visit.

Before long, the convoy of hovercars arrived at a luxury hotel in the city center. Enforcement officers poured in, and many guests silently stepped aside, watching with bated breath.

The group didn't need to check in or do anything like that; they went straight to the top floor, which was now completely empty.

More than forty rooms were set up to serve this group of more than ten people.

After a long day of travel, Elder Yu announced that a meeting would be held half an hour later.

Like the other researchers, they went back to their rooms to rest.

Zhang Xiaoxi finally seized her opportunity.

She whispered a few words to Chen Qingxue, then wiggled her hips and ran over, staring with her big eyes:

"Little brother, what exactly happened?"

Zhang Fusheng has a squinty eye:

"What I wanted to ask you was..."

The two leaned against the corridor wall, Zhang Xiaoxi couldn't resist reaching out and tugging at her younger cousin's cheek:

It really is you.

Zhang Fusheng slapped away her groping hand:

"You must have just joined that Research Institute, right? How did you rise so quickly and end up working alongside that Elder Yu?"

"Pshaw, of course it's because your sister is the invincible genius!"

Zhang Xiaoxi wiggled her hips again, then looked at Zhang Fusheng suspiciously:

"And you? How did you become Lead Enforcer? And Lead Enforcer from a higher-level city at that!"

"First."

Zhang Fusheng said with a chuckle:

"I'm not the Lead Enforcer, secondly."

His expression became slightly serious:

"If it's not necessary, please don't reveal our sibling relationship to others for the time being."

Actually, revealing it wasn't a big deal. More than half a month has passed, and the Investigation Bureau hasn't taken any action at all—which is understandable.

Jiangzhou's actions were probably known only to a small group of people within the Investigation Bureau.

They wouldn't pay attention to an ordinary 'citizen' either.

But just to be on the safe side...

Zhang Xiaoxi was somewhat confused, but still nodded:

"Where are my second uncle and the others?"

"I'm doing well, staying in Chongyang City. By the way, what brings you to Chongyang City this time?"

Zhang Fusheng asked curiously, and Lin Changle had already sent him relevant information. That old woman was no ordinary person; in a sense, she could be described as 'Divine Ability- powerful'.

Honorary Vice President of Golden University, Person of the Year of Golden Province, with students and former officials spread throughout the city.

Although she had no martial arts skills, she was received by the governor several times a year, and people from the capital would come from time to time to see the old woman in person.

To put it simply, that old woman was like an academician from a previous life, and not just any ordinary academician.

What exactly does the Research Institute study?

Zhang Xiaoxi shrugged:

"I'm not sure of the specifics, it seems to be some kind of routine survey, like 'Dimensional Convergence Point'?"

Different Dimension?

Zhang Fusheng raised an eyebrow:

"What exactly does your Research Institute do?"

"There are plenty."

Despite the confidentiality agreement, Zhang Xiaoxi did not hide anything:

"I haven't been involved in any specific projects yet, but from what I've seen, there are tons of projects in the department."

"What 'divine realm research' and 'Different Dimension measurement'? Those are all things I don't really understand."

After pausing for a moment, she clicked her tongue and said:

"The most important project right now is this Dimensional Convergence Point. I don't know about it myself, I just heard Axue mention it briefly."

Zhang Fusheng's eyes widened. No wonder the Research Institute was full of ordinary people, yet their status was so high!

He couldn't help but press further:

"What did Axue say?"

Zhang Xiaoxi grinned and said:

"Axue said that the Dimensional Convergence Point is an extremely important thing, something called [Celestial Person], and it's a prerequisite for advancement."

"This Convergence Point occurs randomly; the Research Institute conducts surveys in various locations every year."

Zhang Fusheng's expression turned solemn.

Celestial Person, the sixth realm, and also the pinnacle of humanity.

If you advance any higher, wouldn't that lead to the realm of gods?

Different Dimension overlap.

Even without knowing the specifics, just hearing the term can give you a clue.

Do Celestial Person need to enter Different Dimension to Becoming a God?

Or is it something else?

As his thoughts raced, Zhang Fusheng saw the other girl who had been helping Elder Yu earlier walking towards him.

"Xiao west, Xiao west, are you still catching up with your friends?"

The girl smiled and nodded politely to the 'Lead Enforcer':

"Chen Qingxue, Xiao Xi's friend."

"Hello." Zhang Fusheng nodded slightly to her, his mind already preoccupied with how to bring Elder Yu into the Gaotian Association.

These research-oriented individuals may not possess great power or influence, but they certainly have a complex and intricate network of relationships.

In addition, there are the Research Institute's special research projects.

In Zhang Fusheng's mind, Elder Yu's importance was almost comparable to that of a Golden Councilor.

As Chen Qingxue and Zhang Xiaoxi were chatting, another young man walked over.

"Are you Captain Zhang?"

The young man sized Zhang Fusheng up and down, and said calmly:

"I am Lu Quanrui, a student of Elder Yu."

He specifically emphasized the word 'student' and glanced at Zhang Xiaoxi and Chen Qingxue, seemingly unintentionally.

The fewer students a teacher has, the better.

After a pause, Lu Quanrui scrutinized Zhang Fusheng for a moment before continuing:

"Elder Yu will be staying in Chongyang City for at least half a month. During this time, I will be in charge of coordinating the itinerary with Captain Zhang."

Zhang Fusheng snapped out of his daze and waved his hand:

"I'll arrange for someone else to take over. I won't be following them around all the time; they'll just come by occasionally."

Lu Quanrui was stunned. What did that mean? A temporary replacement, and they only come occasionally?

His brows furrowed.

"What do you mean? Are you going to temporarily replace the security personnel? And they only come occasionally. Captain Zhang, do you really take Elder Yu's safety so lightly?"

Zhang Fusheng glanced at the young man with a puzzled expression:

"No, I have other things to do."

"Anything else you're busy with?"

Lu Quanrui repeated, "This wasn't a big deal to begin with."

But since Captain Zhang is Zhang Xiaoxi's friend, he doesn't mind making things difficult for him.

The teacher seems to have grown somewhat fond of this new researcher.

He gave a cold laugh:

"Before coming here, I specifically spoke with Director He from your headquarters on the phone. Director He said he would arrange everything perfectly. But I don't think that's quite right; it's necessary to call Director He and ask him directly."

The young man emphasized the words "Director He" very much.

Zhang Xiaoxi's expression changed. "A bureau chief... isn't my little brother going to get...?"

She quickly spoke up:

Brother Lu

"When you're working, use your job title!" Lu Quanrui said to Zhang Xiaoxi, his words utterly blunt.

Zhang Xiaoxi froze, looking at the young man as if he were an idiot:

"Road expert assistant?"

Lu Quanrui's expression became somewhat unnatural. Well, using his official title didn't sound quite right.

He snorted and glanced sideways at Zhang Fusheng, who looked completely bewildered.

"Captain Zhang, would you like to communicate with Director He yourself, or should I do it?"

He had already anticipated the guy's terrified look. A Lead Enforcer, a high-level martial artist. So what?

Aren't we still at your mercy?

Lu Quanrui enjoyed the thrill of 'subordinates overthrowing superiors', so he always had to go with the Research Institute whenever it went out.

Zhang Fusheng looked at Lu Quanrui as if he were an idiot.

This guy's lucky.

I chewed two Calming Tea tablets before leaving home this morning.

No, this person doesn't seem to have any cultivation level, so why is he acting like he's possessed by Calamity Qi and his soul is filled with Malevolent Energy?

Zhang Fusheng yawned:

"Suit yourself, hit me if you want. But you'd better keep your voice down, or I might lose my temper and kill you."

Lu Quanrui was stunned, both surprised and angry. He was about to yell at the boy when he met his calm eyes.

He shuddered involuntarily.

Lu Quanrui took two steps back, his face ashen, and lowered his voice:

"I'll call Director He right away."

He turned and left angrily.

Just then, with a 'ding', the elevator doors opened, and an elderly cleaning lady slowly pushed her cart in.

As the three people passed by.

The elderly cleaner subconsciously turned her head and glanced at Zhang Fusheng, only to find herself looking directly at him.

Both of them were taken aback.

Old Ghost Chai?

Zhang Fusheng?

"You two go and rest first. I'll check the security measures," Zhang Fusheng said to Zhang Xiaoxi, who looked worried, after the two girls returned to their room.

He then looked at Old Ghost Chai, who had a look of utter disbelief on his face.

What are you doing here?

Old Ghost Chai adjusted his sanitation worker hat:

"Uh, Lady Mingyue asked me to help you. I just arrived in Chongyang and picked up a side job on the side."

"Extra income?" Zhang Fusheng raised an eyebrow. "What extra income?"

"Murder! People from the Source Origin Research Institute!"

Old Ghost Chai said matter-of-factly:

"Black Eyes checked, and it's still a bounty issued by your master."

Zhang Fusheng's expression hardened.