Shen Jie raised his head and said, “Okay.”
Probably because he was sitting in the shadow, his eyes were pitch-black, even darker than usual.
As the director of the City Defense Bureau and an experienced inspector with many years of experience, Gu Nian’an looked at the young man in front of him, furrowing his brows slightly.
Due to awakening the Rank Three ability “Blade of Judgment” of the “Rule” category, he conducted many more tests than other inspectors.
Especially in dealing with some special situations and difficult-to-detect anomalies that couldn’t be easily spotted by the naked eye, detection equipment, and conventional testing operations, he had a high level of discernment.
This time, the advanced mist event occurred within the city, with the mist’s host being a special alien that had been hidden in the city for many years, the Rank Three “Mobile Catastrophe”. The fact that the inspectors responsible for patrolling this area of the city did not detect it in time was a significant dereliction of duty.
Therefore, he came personally this time to handle the follow-up detection to ensure that no similar accidents would occur again.
The young man in front of him, whom he had just seen on the subway the day before yesterday.
A researcher who was personally rescued by Zong Lin and was responsible for the operation of the suppressor for the other party.
The subway was dimly lit that day, and he didn’t look closely, but now, when Gu Nian’an looked at this handsome researcher and met his deep black pupils, he suddenly felt a vague sense of unease and strangeness.
“Come with me for the inspection,” he said, his right hand intentionally or unintentionally resting on the handle of the “Blade of Judgment” at his waist.
Shen Jie nodded and got up, walking with them towards the testing point.
Gu Nian’an walked behind him. The other inspector who came with him stopped where Shen Jie had just been sitting and took out a device to detect the surrounding fluctuations.
“Please show me your testing card.”
At the testing point, a young inspector with freckles on his cheeks said.
Shen Jie sat opposite him and took out the testing card he had just received at the nurse’s station.
The other person took the card and swiped it on the computer nearby.
Then followed the normal testing process—observing for any open wounds, testing the infection values with the device, blood sample testing, sanity assessment, and so on.
After going through the series of procedures, the freckled inspector nodded and said, “Everything seems normal. No issues… probably.”
He casted a hesitant glance at Gu Nian’an standing behind Shen Jie.
Since the start of the examination just now, their leader had been standing here watching…hiss, it was terrifying. The inspector who had been previously in charge of this area had already been reprimanded by Gu Nian’an and dismissed directly. He didn’t want to be the next one.
Gu Nian’an remained silent for a moment and said, “There’s one more testing procedure that hasn’t been done.”
The freckled inspector understood his implication and immediately stood up from his seat, making way for Gu Nian’an.
Gu Nian’an walked over, lowered his eyes, and glanced at Shen Jie. Suddenly, his right hand moved at an extremely fast speed—
The sharp blade was like lightning piercing through the air, heading straight for Shen Jie’s neck, accompanied by a sound like the crack of a firecracker.
Shen Jie: “.”
He didn’t move.
The blade stopped in the center of his neck.
A tiny droplet of blood slid down from it.
Deep crimson. Like cinnabar.
It was human blood.
Gu Nian’an stared at the droplet of blood, a momentary flicker of doubt in his eyes. But quickly, he sheathed his sword and said, “Sorry.”
Shen Jie wiped away the droplet of blood from his neck and said lightly, “I don’t think this is a normal way of testing.”
“It is indeed a special procedure,” Gu Nian’an did not deny, “all for the safety of the city.”
The ability of “Blade of Judgment” of the “Rule” could “judge” according to the established testing rules, and no disguise could escape its detection.
If the person in front of him did not meet the testing requirements even slightly, it wouldn’t be as simple as shedding a drop of blood now.
—The “Blade of Judgment” would rise up and sever his head.
However, Gu Nian’an, touching the handle of his sword, still felt like something was off.
Soon, he realized what was wrong.
Shen Jie was too calm.
He was calm in a way that didn’t seem like someone facing a blade at their neck.
But before he could continue questioning, there was suddenly a commotion not far away.
“Thank you! Young man! You are like my foster parents!”
The tearful voice of a young man.
“Benefactor! You are the contemporary Hua Tuo!”
The sincere praise of a middle-aged woman.
“A miracle doctor who can bring back the dead!”
Someone was so excited that they were incoherent, their words becoming jumbled.
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And the murmurs of onlookers.
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Ktf cegrf gfqilfv, “Ktfgf’r jc jylilas erfg agfjalcu atf lcofmafv qjalfcar.”
Gu Nian’an looked somewhat surprised, “Are you sure they’re treating the infected?”
The nurse’s face lit up with joy, “Absolutely sure! That young man has already cured many people, and his speed is fast and impressive.”
An ability user who could treat infections. Among the “Life” ability users, he was one in a million.
Each one was an extremely precious existence.
And as far as he knew, among the ability users sent by the research institute to support them, there was no such person.
Could it be a new awakener?
This was a very important matter that had to be observed and reported.
Inside the ward,
Huo Yan Yuan was busy, his face full of excitement, and the two stern wrinkles on his forehead seemed to have softened a lot.
There was nothing more joyful than watching patients who were once hopeless come back to life.
“Done,” said the tall, green-eyed young man.
He pulled out the syringe from the last critically ill patient’s head.
Huo Yan Yuan swiftly pressed the hemostatic gauze onto the patient’s head and then took the syringe with his right hand and placed it in the medical processing bag nearby.
Around him, many patients who had previously been cleared of infection had already awakened. Most of them had lost consciousness after being struck hard by the mutated nurses in the mist. They had thought they were on their deathbeds, but to their surprise, they opened their eyes to the world again.
So they were all very grateful.
With tears in their eyes, they praised him endlessly, almost exaggerating his abilities to the heavens.
The young man obviously wasn’t used to such enthusiasm. His expression looked uncomfortable, and after dealing with the last patient, he quickly walked out of the ward.
The onlookers automatically made way for him, and some even started applauding, the applause was very enthusiastic.
The young man became even more uncomfortable.
Right now, all he wanted to do was to leave this place as quickly as possible.
The advancement progress of Stage One of ‘Feather of Creation’ had reached 62%, and little snowy owl had eaten quite well.
But to get out, one had to pass through the checkpoint.
At the checkpoint, the director of the City Defense Bureau, dressed in black military attire with a sword at his waist, stopped him.
“Hello.”
The usually aloof Gu Nian’an took the initiative to speak: “I haven’t seen you in the registration records of the Ability Center. Are you a newly awakened user?”
The young man looked at him. Although his features were ordinary, his deep green eyes were like exquisite jade. “Yes.”
A “Life” ability user who could heal infections!
Gu Nian’an’s tone softened a bit. “Can you tell me your name?”
The young man nodded. “Su Shiyu.”
Gu Nian’an looked at the checkpoint inspector.
The inspector immediately acted with his utmost speed to conduct a matching search of information.
When Su Shiyu’s information was confirmed in the city residents’ records and marked, the inspector nodded to Gu Nian’an.
“Congratulations on awakening your abilities. On behalf of all the survivors in the camp, I thank you for your assistance,” Gu Nian’an said. “If possible, please register at the Ability Center as soon as possible. The city will remember your contributions.”
Su Shiyu nodded. “I will.”
He paused. “Can I undergo the test early? I’m a bit tired from using my abilities, and I’d like to rest at the hotel sooner.”
“Of course, no problem.” Gu Nian’an nodded, stepped aside, and extended a hand, saying, “Please.”
“Thank you,” Su Shiyu replied.
As they brushed past each other, Su Shiyu locked eyes with Shen Jie behind Gu Nian’an.
The two men were of similar height, but their eyes were black and green, respectively, and their appearances were completely different.
Shen Jie’s lips curved slightly, almost imperceptibly.
He stood there like a flawless jade, with a calm, gentle, and composed demeanor.
Su Shiyu, on the other hand, had pale skin and appeared quite reclusive, with a melancholic temperament likely influenced by years of cleaning work.
It was hard for others to see them as the same person.
The system suddenly sighed, [I just realized, host, your acting skills are so good. You can truly become whoever you want to be.]
Zong Lian seemed just as cold and emotionless as his father, Zong Lin, while Su Shiyu appeared even more melancholic and reclusive. Shen Jie himself seemed gentle, but when it came to tasks requiring the demeanor of a researcher, he was more professional and trustworthy than anyone else.
Shen Jie replied casually, “Is that so.”
Su Shiyu had already sat down at the testing point.
The system commented, [The mimicry ability of the exoskeleton can simulate all human physiological activities, including blood simulation, genetic simulation, and infection value simulation. It can pass ordinary tests without any issues.]
[However, if Gu Nian’an were to give your exoskeleton a slash like he did just now, it probably wouldn’t be able to escape detection.]
[After all, the abilities of the ‘Rule’ category are sometimes overbearing. It determines whether someone is human or not – yes or no. There are no additional options.]
With that, the system sighed, [In terms of this ability, Gu Nian’an is indeed the best candidate for guarding the city gates. However, it’s a pity that he himself is not far from falling. With three years passing without a major infection, Gu Nian’an has held on until now, but how much longer can he hold on?]
Gu Nian’an certainly had no intention of slashing Su Shiyu.
For precious superpower individuals capable of treating infections, such an act would be impolite and disrespectful.
Moreover, most of the invading aliens in the city disguised themselves as ordinary people. Once aliens used their abilities, they would inevitably reveal flaws.
Furthermore, the “Life” category was a very special one. Ninety-nine percent of those who awaken this category were human.
Aliens of the “Life” category, like humans of the “Death” category, were virtually non-existent.
The series of tests were quickly completed.
“The test is passed, no issues detected. You are free to go.”
The examiner said.
Su Shiyu stood up and headed towards the exit of the blockade line.
Shen Jie also passed the inspection, so he calmly put his hands in his pockets, crossed the checkpoint, and walked towards the exit.
Just as Gu Nian’an was about to call someone to stop them, a examiner hurriedly approached from behind and whispered a few words.
“You said there’s a silver-haired teenage ability user who cleared the aliens in the mist and saved most of the survivors?” Gu Nian’an frowned.
The examiner nodded, “More than one survivor mentioned seeing this young man, and some even came forward voluntarily to inquire, wanting to express their gratitude to the young man.”
Gu Nian’an: “But he’s not in the camp now.”
The examiner added, “Moreover, according to the survivors’ descriptions of his appearance, we haven’t found corresponding data in the city database.”
They exchanged a glance, both seeing the speculation in each other’s eyes.
Could it be an illegal intruder?
If so, according to city management regulations, even if the boy saved many people as the survivors claimed, he would still need to be apprehended and dealt with seriously by the City Defense Bureau.
“Strengthen the blockade immediately, and have Team One and Team Two search the entire area. We must find this person,” Gu Nian’an ordered coldly.
Meanwhile,
Shen Jie, who had already reached the exit of the blockade line, was silently pondering:
What should I have for dinner tonight?
—-
In the sky above the plain, Tong Tong flapped his wings vigorously.
Ahead, the green plain reached its end, and beyond the hazy mist was a vast expanse of barren desert.
Tong Tong bit his candy, thinking that once he entered the “Cursed Desert,” the people chasing him wouldn’t be able to track his location so quickly!
The sweet taste of the candy spread in his mouth, accompanied by a warm sensation flowing into his body.
So sweet.
So delicious.
He had never tasted such delicious candy before.
To enjoy the candy fully, he had to break through the encirclement and find a place where no one could disturb him to enjoy his candy!
However, suddenly, he felt his body stiffen.
As if he was locked by something extremely terrifying, his wings froze in mid-air, unable to move anymore.
He looked at the desert within reach, so close that he could almost escape—
Tong Tong tried hard to flap his wings, but he couldn’t break free.
A pale spear pierced through layers of spatial barriers, the soul-locking force, unstoppable as it seemed, made Tong Tong understand why the gentleman had always wanted to turn this human into a “Knight” of the Judgement Society by any means necessary.
Too powerful.
Just one rank apart, yet the soul was locked in an instant, with no room for evasion at all.
Tong Tong felt a bit desperate.
But then he felt the candy in his mouth suddenly start to heat up, like a branding iron just taken out of the furnace.
His tongue felt like it was about to be burned, so he had to spit out the candy.
The heated candy transformed into a transparent humanoid shape in the air, standing in front of it.
Tong Tong suddenly found himself able to move. Without hesitation, he flapped his wings, intending to make another spatial leap.
The pale spear pierced through the transparent figure. The figure began to crack inch by inch, but it bought Tong Tong a crucial half-second.
The portal of transit opened, and Tong Tong hastily darted into it, leaping into the scorching desert.
The alien dominating this desert—a giant centipede—suddenly emerged from the sand, addressing him: “Madam sent me to fetch you.”
…
…
Once again, Tong Tong was transported into an orange “egg”.
The warm liquid repaired his injuries, soothing his body.
Soon, he emerged, dripping wet, as if he was awakening for the first time.
His candy was gone. He felt aggrieved.
He had almost died. It was terrified.
Tong Tong looked up at his “Mother,” wanting to express his grievances and fears.
Unlike the menacing appearance of the black worker ants, the Queen Ant was entirely white, lying atop a pile of cloud-like cotton, her two black eyes gentle and moist, her antennae graceful.
She was a rare alien devoid of aggression.
Immobile. Incapable of attacking.
Her sole task was to lay eggs.
All her abilities were focused on “infection” and “reproduction.”
“What’s wrong?”
The Queen Ant said, touching Tong Tong’s head with her antennae.
Tong Tong sniffled, choking up in front of the Queen.
The Queen let he sob for a moment before saying, “I just received news that the ‘King’ has confirmed the chosen host.”
Tong Tong stopped choking, “Really?”
“Indeed,” replied the Queen.
Tong Tong’s eyes widened, and it suddenly jumped up, spinning with joy. “That’s fantastic!”
Children’s happiness was direct and pure, capable of forgetting sadness in an instant, never to dwell on it again.
“Who is he? Where is he? Oh my, we need to find him quickly and protect him!” Tong Tong clenched its tiny fists.
“Don’t worry,” said the Queen. “The gentleman has already begun his work. I believe it won’t be long before our esteemed King will be welcomed back very soon.”
“Before his coronation as King, we should spare no effort to assist him and remove all obstacles from his path.”
—-
The city.
The sound of rain had gradually become gentle.
The dark clouds dissipated, revealing a clear sky after the rain, with a rainbow arching across, accompanied by a warm dusk.
The young man with deep green eyes steps over the puddles, suddenly pausing, feeling the probing gaze behind him.
[Someone is tracking you], the system spoke up. “It should be from the City Defense Bureau.”
[Hmm, but the false information I provided for you has absolutely no flaws, and the hotel room I booked is real. Even if they are tracking, they won’t find anything.]
At the same time,
Shen Jie was picking groceries in the supermarket.
The array of vegetables and meats was dazzling, and he pondered while stroking his chin.
He had already had lamb and leeks, so tonight he needs to change ingredients for a different meal.
What should he choose?
At this moment, his newly purchased phone rang, and the voice of dean Shi Chen came from the other end.
“Shen Jie, come to the research institute immediately.”
Translator: generate a cute version with Copilot
Sitting back and relaxing with popcorn knowing d@mn well it’s gonna be a bumpy ride soon… also vermilion (I forgot the name xD) is definitely more effective than mutton~~ (//0-0//)
Btw if there’s anyone who has read toward the end of the novel or is open to major spoilers feel free to reply to me, I kinda need someone to talk to about the story… kinda depress after the emotional rollercoaster…
He should buy more lamb 🤭
Such a good new child. Of course Shen Jie is thinking food…hahahaha. Thanks for the update 🤣❤️🤣❤️
Thinking about SJ not meeting ZL, he will be one of the most dangerous n cunning villain who lose all his humanity plus he is also truly talented n will become a cold blooded villain who is absolutely cruel. But now meeting ZL, he come to understand more about human also as he is in love with ZL, he will protect the world becoz of ZL n become the saviour even though he doesn’t want to be.
Thank you so much for the chapters, can’t wait for next update ❤️❤️
Thank you for the chapter! ❤
Thanks for the translation! It’s interesting how the aliens will act when they get to know that Shen Jie is completely aware that he is their King :^