Although he was certain he had brought the Weird Mirror under his control and that this Paranormal Entity incident should be resolved, he still had to be careful.
After all, this was his first solo assignment, so he naturally wanted to take extra precautions.
He therefore used the Tracking Compass to inspect every room carefully once more. Only after confirming that nothing was wrong did he return to the Living Room.
Glancing at the bodies of Zhao Le and the other victim, which had already been gathered up, Li Feng walked over to Old Chang.
"Old Chang..."
"Investigator, sir, this is Captain Wang Chuan of the Public Security Bureau..."
Captain Wang, this is Investigator Li Feng..."
"Ah, hello, Investigator Li Feng! I'm Wang Chuan from the Public Security Bureau!"
Wang Chuan stepped forward and clasped Li Feng's right hand warmly in both of his, smiling broadly as he showered him with praise.
"Investigator Li Feng, you truly are young and accomplished. To resolve this Paranormal Entity case all by yourself at such a young age—you have a limitless future ahead of you..."
I hope you'll look out for us in the future..."
In name, the Public Security Bureau was on the same level as the Investigation Department, with the only difference being their jurisdictions.
But when dealing with supernatural departments like the Investigation Department, it always stood a notch below them.
Most of the time, the Public Security Bureau had to cooperate with the Investigation Department and similar agencies, making it more like a subordinate department.
And when facing Investigators, there was also the gulf between ordinary people and those with supernatural powers.
Even if the Investigator was only a trainee, Wang Chuan, a captain in the Public Security Bureau, would never dare slight him.
That went doubly for someone like Li Feng, who had handled a supernatural case on his own.
Whether the case was major or minor, it was still a Paranormal Entity case, something ordinary people could never help handle.
"Hello, Captain Wang Chuan. You're too kind!"
As the saying went, you did not strike a smiling face. Besides, they were both Federation civil servants and would have plenty of opportunities to work together in the future.
Naturally, Li Feng responded to Wang Chuan's enthusiasm with a smile.
After chatting a little longer and giving a few instructions, Li Feng left the Xinli Residential Compound with Old Chang.
Watching Li Feng's retreating figure, Wang Chuan could not help marveling again.
So young and accomplished, with such a limitless future...
As far as he knew, no one in Yuanyang City had ever handled a supernatural case alone immediately after becoming a trainee Investigator.
At most, someone might have completed an investigation assignment on their own.
Investigators were, after all, supposed to investigate.
Unlike Li Feng, who had simply resolved the whole thing.
When Li Feng returned to the Investigation Department, he found Yuan Chengfang, Wu Cheng, and Zhao Fei all there.
At the sight of him, all three relaxed slightly and smiled.
"How did it go?"
"Did you resolve it?"
Wu Cheng and Zhao Fei immediately gathered around him and asked eagerly.
"Of course!"
Li Feng nodded with a smile.
"Haha, I knew you could do it, kid..."
Yuan Chengfang also walked over and gave Li Feng's shoulder a firm pat.
"Hehe!"
Looking a little embarrassed, Li Feng scratched his head and chuckled.
"All right, tell us what happened."
"Right. This supernatural incident was caused by a haunted mirror..."
Li Feng then gave them a rough account of what had happened, focusing on the important parts.
"Good, very good..."
Yuan Chengfang nodded repeatedly as she listened.
Once Li Feng finished, Yuan Chengfang and the others were astonished again.
"You—you actually brought another Paranormal Entity under your control?"
"This..."
Yuan Chengfang, Wu Cheng, and Zhao Fei exchanged looks.
After learning that Li Feng had brought another Paranormal Entity under his control, their reactions changed.
This time, Wu Cheng and Zhao Fei showed no envy. Instead, a trace of worry appeared on their faces.
Yuan Chengfang did not look particularly pleased either. She frowned at Li Feng.
"Is your body all right?"
"Huh? I'm fine!"
Li Feng was a little confused. He felt perfectly fine—better than ever, in fact.
Once he absorbed the gains from this assignment, his cultivation would surely advance further. He probably would not be far from perfecting skin tempering.
"Are you really all right?"
Yuan Chengfang asked again to make sure.
"I really am!"
Li Feng nodded firmly, assuring her that nothing was wrong.
Only after confirming that Li Feng truly was fine did the three of them relax a little.
Then Yuan Chengfang gave him a solemn warning.
"Controlling supernatural entities and Vengeful Ghosts isn't as simple as you think.
You should be able to feel their power constantly corroding your body, right?"
"Uh... yes!"
Li Feng gave a vague nod.
Seeing this, Yuan Chengfang continued:
"Low-level Vengeful Ghosts aren't too bad. As long as your body is strong, they generally won't cause any major problems.
If you have a suitable ghost cultivation method, you can even use them to strengthen your own cultivation and power.
But supernatural entities are different. They're manifestations of projections from higher-dimensional beings.
Even the weakest Paranormal Entity, even one that has crossed countless dimensions, all but lost contact with its original body, and suffered a drastic drop in power, is still beyond what an ordinary person can withstand.
Controlling a Vengeful Ghost and a Paranormal Entity at the same time is especially dangerous. Their powers can clash, causing the host's body to collapse.
It may even draw down more supernatural power and intensify the corruption. In just a short time, you could be corrupted and transformed into a Ghost Servant..."
After listening carefully to Yuan Chengfang's explanation, Li Feng recalled the sudden surge of supernatural power when he devoured the Wedding-Dress Bride, along with the wedding scene in the old mansion he had sensed. A thoughtful look crossed his face.
Hadn't his Mind Fog been devouring the Wedding-Dress Bride's power at the time?
That also counted as a clash between a foreign power and the Wedding-Dress Bride's power, which explained why her power had suddenly increased.
However, his way of controlling supernatural entities and Vengeful Ghosts was different.
He did not control them in the conventional sense. Instead, he used the power of Mind Fog to corrupt and refine them, turning them into Ghost Servants that belonged to him.
Meanwhile, seeing Li Feng's thoughtful expression, Yuan Chengfang assumed he understood the gravity of the situation. She smiled and reassured him:
"Since you don't feel anything wrong right now, you should be fine for the time being.
Just be more careful from now on.
And you'd better choose a supernatural cultivation method as soon as possible.
Given your current situation, a ghost cultivation method would be your best choice..."
"Yes, I understand!"
Li Feng nodded solemnly.
Sensing the haunted mirror, the Delivery Ghost, and Sheriff within his mind, he also felt that choosing a ghost cultivation method would be an excellent option.
At the very least, it could serve as the power he displayed openly.
Then Yuan Chengfang said solemnly again:
"And another thing. I already told you that our job as Investigators is to investigate.
We aren't fighters. Don't recklessly charge into battle..."
"Hehe, wasn't this a special case?
Before I could even react, the Weird Mirror dragged me into its Mirror Space. I had no choice but to grit my teeth and fight, did I?"
Li Feng spoke somewhat helplessly.
"What's your phone for? Make a call! Call the Response Department, and they'll send someone to deal with it.
Even if you have to fight, having more combat personnel to help makes it safer, doesn't it?"
Yuan Chengfang sounded exasperated.
"Heh, I just forgot in the heat of the moment. I'll be careful next time, I'll be careful..."
"You're hoping for a next time?"
Yuan Chengfang gave Li Feng a sidelong look.
"No, no! There definitely won't be a next time!"
"Good. That's more like it."
Yuan Chengfang nodded, then asked:
"What abilities does this new Paranormal Entity of yours have?"
As the captain and the person in charge of the South City Investigation Division Branch, she naturally needed to understand her subordinates' abilities so she could assign work more effectively.
At her question, Wu Cheng and Zhao Fei also looked curiously at Li Feng.
"Well, the Paranormal Entity I brought under control this time is a Weird Mirror. It can create a Mirror Space three meters across and invert and swap objects from the real world.
It can also connect to anything within a hundred-meter radius that can serve as a mirror, letting me view reflected scenes, attack, or teleport..."
"Oh!"
Yuan Chengfang's eyes lit up at Li Feng's description of the Weird Mirror.
Wu Cheng and Zhao Fei looked positively envious.
A Mirror Space that could swap objects from the real world could easily serve as a Storage Space.
And connecting to mirrors within a hundred-meter radius to inspect their reflections—wasn't that the perfect investigation and search ability?
Not to mention being able to attack or teleport through mirrors.
Whether attacking or retreating, he would have plenty of room to maneuver.
Although they were now full-fledged third-class Investigators, their supernatural abilities were limited to close combat or searching for clues with their physical senses.
They had none of Li Feng's useful supernatural abilities.
How could they not be envious?
But when they thought of the risks involved, their envy immediately faded.
Given the choice, they would rather go without those abilities than face the corrosion of supernatural power.
Li Feng could control supernatural entities and Vengeful Ghosts simultaneously without any problems appearing for the time being, but they could not.
Still, remembering that Li Feng was their teammate brought them a sense of reassurance.
At least when they investigated dangerous supernatural cases together in the future, their safety would be much better assured.
Then Yuan Chengfang smiled and said:
"To celebrate Little Li independently completing his first supernatural case... ahem, investigation.
Dinner's on me today. Aroma Pavilion!"
Wu Cheng's and Zhao Fei's eyes immediately lit up.
"Haha, thank you, Captain!"
"We're in for a feast today!"
"Thank you, Captain!"
Li Feng also thanked Yuan Chengfang with a broad smile.
Aroma Pavilion was the largest upscale hotel in Yuanyang City. Even an ordinary meal there cost over ten thousand yuan.
Although Investigators received high salaries and generous benefits, their expenses were high as well.
At the very least, Wu Cheng and the others would not go there without a special occasion.
Now that Yuan Chengfang was willing to celebrate Li Feng's success there, they were naturally delighted.
The group first drove to the Investigation Department headquarters in the city center to report and file the haunted mirror incident at the Jiangxinli Residential Compound.
This was a genuine supernatural case, so it naturally had to be reported to the Investigation Department headquarters in Yuanyang City.
In the end, after a comprehensive assessment of the Weird Mirror's power, its Danger Level was classified as low, bordering on intermediate.
Since Li Feng had handled everything himself from beginning to end, he was awarded a full two hundred points and two hundred thousand yuan.
However, the rewards could only be issued after the official announcement the following day.
Li Feng, who had wanted to pay for this celebration himself, had no choice but to give up.
He simply did not have the money.
He was an orphan who had barely managed to finish university through state assistance and work-study jobs. His wallet had never held more than a four-figure sum.
He had already spent quite a bit of the ten thousand yuan awarded to him last time over the past few days.
He could not afford a meal at Aroma Pavilion.
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