Metahumans, Part 2

Although these disciples of the Daoist Sect had long been open-minded, discarding all traditional practices and dressing more fashionably than one another, there were occasionally still rigid disciples whose robes were made of plain blue or grey-brown cloth, or at most a pale yellow. Nothing was as dazzlingly golden and embroidered with a platinum silk Tai Chi symbol on the back as Xuan Yuan Dharma King's. Zhou Jianwu had never seen such an ostentatious Daoist robe. Due to his professional sensitivity, Zhou Jianwu knew this young man was definitely not some punk looking to show off, so he quietly followed the two.

His spatial ability was unique. Ever since he was selected for the Special Abilities Division, he had gone through countless dangerous missions without ever failing. He had encountered all sorts of powerful individuals, from eminent Daoist masters to demons and monsters, even engaging in combat with them numerous times. Even if he was at a disadvantage, they were helpless once he retreated into the space he created. It could be said to be the best skill for concealing his tracks and saving his life.

To be discovered today, and for the other party to have forcefully torn through his space and pulled him out, was too terrifying! Even his team leader might not have been able to do that. The shock in Zhou Jianwu's heart far outweighed his confusion.

Daoist magic held no advantage against these innate ability users who were born with powerful abilities. Zhou Jianwu had sparred with some disciples from the Dragon Group's Daoist Sect before. Relying on his hard-earned physical techniques and innate spatial abilities, those spoiled brats were simply no match for him. Thus, he looked down on monks and Daoists, believing they possessed no real skills beyond their charades.

Hearing the tone of Zhou Qing's question, Zhou Jianwu knew there was no malice, and he breathed a sigh of relief. "Please don't misunderstand, the two of you. I mean no harm." Zhou Jianwu took out a badge and waved it. "I'm from the State Security Bureau. I followed you because your attire was rather peculiar."

"Another person from the Security Bureau? It's really a mixed bag!" Zhou Qing lamented inwardly. "Why am I so fated to encounter these people so often? However, this guy's attitude is much better than those from the Dragon Group. He's probably scared!" Zhou Qing glanced at Xuan Yuan Dharma King, noticing his expression hadn't changed much. "What is this old monster thinking?"

"Kid, I don't like dealing with people from the court. I'll leave this to you! This person has no True Essence on him, but his divine sense is rather special. He can actually use Mijiezi's Spiritual Power, which is truly incredible. This Old Ancestor needs to study it!" The faint, whisper-like voice of Xuan Yuan Dharma King reached his ears. In reality, Xuan Yuan Dharma King was following Zhou Qing not to truly visit a sect, but because he had lived overseas for a long time and hadn't set foot in the Central Plains for years, unaware of the world's changes. He followed Zhou Qing to understand the situation before making bigger plans. Although Tianxuan Blood Demon had mentioned some things, they couldn't be as clear and understandable as his own experiences.

"Alright, Senior. Since you don't wish to deal with government people, I'll handle it!" Zhou Qing transmitted his thoughts, inwardly grumbling: Why is this old monster acting like he hasn't left his mountain in years, still talking about the court? Doesn't he know about special abilities? Could it be that people in ancient times didn't have special abilities?

"Oh! So you're a police comrade! Thank you for your hard work! Thank you for your hard work!" Zhou Qing stepped forward, shaking Zhou Jianwu's hand, chuckling heartily. This left Zhou Jianwu with a wry smile, unsure whether to explain or not. "This is my friend. He's cultivated overseas for many years and hasn't come out, so he doesn't know about the changes in the world. He's just out to see things this time." Zhou Qing's skill in talking nonsense had reached the realm of perfection through years of practice.

"So that's how it is," Zhou Jianwu relaxed. "So, you two are from overseas. In that case, all foreign ability users and cultivators need to be registered with our Security Bureau. Would you mind coming with me to register? It won't be troublesome and will be quick." He said this while glancing at Xuan Yuan Dharma King. Zhou Jianwu was no reckless person, unlike those new recruits who thought they were invincible with a bit of Daoist ability and looked down on everyone.

"Oh! Of course, of course." Zhou Qing replied quickly. Anyway, everyone who had seen Zhou Qing was dead, so he wasn't afraid of his identity being exposed. He would honestly be an overseas independent cultivator and a disciple of the Heavenly Dao Sect. Having an identity would mean he wouldn't have to hide.

Zhou Jianwu then led Zhou Qing and the other to the factory on the outskirts. It was Zhou Qing's first time seeing the headquarters of the State Security Bureau. "The environment is quite elegant, but very ordinary!" As Zhou Qing walked along the "path" lined with tall poplar trees, he felt it was very different from what he had imagined the State Security Bureau to be; instead, it was a quiet and elegant place. Xuan Yuan Dharma King beside him remained silent, maintaining a cool demeanor. If he changed his clothes, he would definitely drive a large group of girls crazy. Zhou Jianwu, however, kept introducing the surroundings, and Zhou Qing nodded repeatedly. The atmosphere was quite harmonious.

"Heh heh! It's Old Zhou from the Special Abilities Division!" an discordant voice finally rang out. Two men and two women walked towards them. One man had an explosive hairstyle, wearing a black casual shirt with a skull print on the upper body and ripped jeans on the lower body, with a small silver skull necklace around his neck. The other man's style was even more exaggerated. His attire was passable and not too offensive, but he had about ten earrings of various sizes on both ears.

Zhou Qing noticed the two girls. They wore short skirts and red leather boots, and their tops were also designer casual wear. One had lips like cherry blossoms, the other had bright, white teeth. Their outfits made them appear graceful and beautiful, truly two stunners.

However, what Zhou Qing noticed wasn't just their appearance, but the strong flow of True Essence emanating from all four of them. Each of them had at least the cultivation of the Qi Induction Stage - Mid Phase. Especially the two girls, a subtle spiritual energy fluctuation was faintly emanating from them. Zhou Qing, being an expert in artifact refining, immediately recognized them as powerful magical treasures.

"It's quite a spectacle for cultivators to end up like this! I wonder if the Three Pure Ancestors in heaven would directly die of anger if they knew the current state of cultivators!" Zhou Qing exclaimed inwardly.

Xuan Yuan Dharma King also stared at the two young men, stunned: These young men clearly possessed authentic Daoist True Essence, yet their attire made them look like people of the Demonic Dao! Xuan Yuan Dharma King had been a prominent figure in both righteous and demonic paths in his time and knew many old demons. Some did indeed wear skull pendants to signify they were genuine demonic cultivators, but the man with earrings was rare. Even Yin Yang True Lord, who had suffered a cultivation deviation and become half-male, half-female, wore earrings, but not this many!

Even though Xuan Yuan Dharma King was a thousand-year-old great demon with vast experience, he had no idea what this style of dress signified.