An Inspector's duty was to fight Xenomorphs. Unless they became an Assistant Inspector, death or injury was the only possible outcome.
Zhou Diao had never expected to keep this job until retirement, but he truly had no desire to become a Scarecrow. His panic was plainly visible.
Feng Ling burst out laughing and teased Zhou Diao. "Where's your vision? Your breadth of mind? They're only restricting your freedom a little—it's not like they're taking your life!"
"They might as well take my life!" Zhou Diao complained bitterly. "How is being a Scarecrow any different from prison?!"
Feng Ling tore open a bag of five-spice sunflower seeds and offered a perfunctory consolation. "Don't worry. They'll definitely keep you well fed and looked after. When you're bored, you can play games and watch movies. It'll be quite relaxing~"
"If you find it so relaxing, then why don't you take my place?" Zhou Diao shot back.
Feng Ling smiled. "No need for you to give it to me. I have this~"
She pointed toward the building. "My Nest Body should have the same function as a Scarecrow."
Zhou Diao sighed enviously. "You really have it easy. You can guard Qingjiang while still wandering around everywhere. You're living better than anyone."
Feng Ling exclaimed, "Zhou Diao, that rhymed!"
"Is that the important part?!" Zhou Diao slapped the sofa armrest hard, making it bang loudly.
Feng Ling laughed so hard she could barely contain herself.
"Alright..." Su Yuqing interrupted them helplessly, thinking, How does this look like a meeting? It's practically a tea party.
"Feng Ling, you said that a high-tier Card holder could guarantee the safety of five hundred thousand square meters. Then how large an area can your Nest Body protect?" Su Yuqing returned to the serious matter.
"How would I know?" Feng