In the name of supernatural powers

Chapter 160 Han Dongcai

Zhao De rushed to the state-run hotel. In the lobby, there were seven or eight old men and a group of researchers with glasses, thin skulls, and an academic air.

The leader was a fourth-order transcendent being, a slightly overweight, bald, half-rimmed glasses-wearing, and elderly man with a face full of wrinkles and age spots.

They seemed to be arguing about something:
"Ancient texts say that the dantian is formed by nature. How many life bones a person can hold and what kind of life bones are suitable are determined at birth. How could there be dual supernatural powers that can be awakened later in life?"

"Then how do you explain the gap in his dantian? I checked it more than a dozen times, and there's definitely no mistake."

"Stop arguing, just check in person and that'll be enough."

"Teacher, what brings you here?"

Zhao De rushed over, taking two steps at a time. Only when he heard the voice did Han Dong turn around and see his prized student.

He asked in surprise, "Zhao De, what are you doing here?"

"Teacher, I serve as the city's executive officer here, have you forgotten?"

"When did you become a market executive?"

"..."

Zhao De remained silent.

His teacher was not very attentive to anything outside of academics and work. Often, he would finish speaking and then be pushed out of his thoughts by academic problems.

Being able to remember oneself is already quite an achievement.

He asked, "What brings you to Fangshi? Are you here to study the tracks of the aquatic behemoth?"

The water monster landed on the Indochina Peninsula, crossed Ant Ridge, and fought its way to the outskirts of Fangshi City.

The Federation had initially thought the city was beyond saving, but then the water monster disappeared.

Zhao De learned from Chen Wuhou that Wuhou, who was present at the time, said, "I have encountered a deity," and was subsequently punished.

The Federation grants certain status to the sect's martial arts masters, but Federation officials themselves are not allowed to believe in ghosts and gods; any serious violations will result in immediate dismissal.

Ancient gods are also gods, and they were worshipped with incense in ancient times.

It's quite normal for Han Dongcai, as the dean of the Divine Power Academy, to come and study the reasons for the disappearance of the water-based behemoth.

"No." Han Dongcai shook his head and said, "Since you're here as the city's magistrate, help me call someone over."

Zhao De said, "Please speak, teacher."

“Lu Zhao, Lu as in land, Zhao with the sun radical.”

The teacher, who is usually forgetful, clearly pronounced the name of someone he didn't seem to recognize.

“Male, 26 years old, chief officer of Ant Ridge Border Station, very handsome, with a pair of phoenix eyes.”

Zhao De twitched the corner of his mouth, absolutely certain it was Lu Zhao. He asked, "Teacher, what do you want with him?"

"He possesses dual supernatural powers; he is very likely the first extraordinary individual in history to acquire dual supernatural powers later in life."

Han Dongcai looked excited and spoke quickly, saying, "If we can figure out the principle and enable other extraordinary individuals to also acquire dual supernatural powers, then the entire Federation's military strength will achieve a qualitative leap."

"To date, our stockpile of life bones below the level of Power is completely overflowing, enough to allow a superhuman to arm themselves with three or four more life bones."

If we compare the Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiend sequence to a tree, then the main trunk is the most valuable part, as it is more conducive to promotion.

In the peripheral and minor parts, it is easy to reach the end, but if we only talk about the mediocre level, the difference will not be too big.

The day after tomorrow, the dual supernatural powers will completely change the entire Federation.

Zhao De was slightly taken aback.

Is Lu Zhao endowed with dual supernatural powers?
"Teacher, does your dual supernatural power mean that you can accommodate two different types of supernatural powers?"

"It's not clear yet, but it's certain that he can also accommodate another kind of supernatural power."

"..."

Zhao De took a deep breath, wanting to smoke a cigarette to calm down.

How come this kid gets all the good things?
Having dual supernatural powers is like having twins; it's rare among extraordinary individuals and has significant drawbacks.

For example, it can only accommodate two weak supernatural powers, or the other one can only be a weak supernatural power.

In this case, it would be better not to have two supernatural powers. Having an extra supernatural power would not only increase metabolism, but it could also make it difficult to advance the main supernatural power.

He had never heard of dual supernatural powers before, but his teacher, as a federal Grand Scholar, should not be mistaken.

Subsequently, at Han Dongcai's urging, Zhao De called Lu Zhao to inform him of the arrival of the expert team from the Shentong Academy.

"I understand. I will cooperate with the expert team in the research once I finish my work."

Lu Zhao gave a brief, neither humble nor arrogant reply, and then hung up the phone.

The eager experts immediately erupted in a frenzy.

"What the hell are you talking about working for?!"

Does he understand the importance of our work?

Han Dong frowned slightly; it was impossible for someone who had lived a life of luxury for so many years not to have some airs.

But he wasn't about to fly into a rage. He said, "Alright, stop being so hasty. Just go to their workplace. We came here to save time on the procedures."

The Shintsusein (Divine Transmission Institute) had a great reputation, but little real power.

At the very least, it's impossible to simply remove a powerful federal official from their post with a single word. Even if it's research that could potentially change the entire federal government, the proper procedures must be followed first.

Unless their research has been approved and authorized at the federal level, they still have to go through the procedures.

Procedures are paramount; without following procedures, chaos will ensue.
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10:00 AM.

Lu Zhao was still reviewing documents and signing off on the construction of the port.

He only needs to ask for things, and someone will do them for him. If they do a good job, he will be credited for it, but if something goes wrong, he will have to take responsibility.

When it comes to matters involving funds, procurement, and personnel, Lu Zhao is usually quite cautious in his personnel decisions.

As long as there are no funding issues, it's not a big problem.

If things go well at the treaty port, we can add another achievement before Lu Zhao gets promoted.

This kind of performance couldn't compare to Miss Lin's persuasive skills, nor was it as tangible as receiving bonuses. Lu Zhao, however, worked very diligently, striving to do his best within his capabilities.

All official positions are merely means; what he is doing now is the true path to practice.

This achievement cannot be erased by others, nor is it something promised by others.

Ring ring ring!
The phone rang again, and Lu Zhao glanced at it; it was Zhao De calling.

He answered the phone and said, "Mayor Zhao, I'm processing this as quickly as possible. Could you please wait a moment?"

Lu Zhao knew that the Divine Power Academy would send more people. It wasn't that he was uncooperative, but he also had his own duties to perform.

Zhao Dedao said, "We still have three kilometers to go to the border station. When will you be able to finish your work?"

"..."

Lu Zhao sighed and said, "With you all like this, how can I still work?"

Fifteen minutes later, Lu Zhao met with the expert team.

Without saying a word, the old man in charge grabbed Lu Zhao's wrist, and a strange sense of being watched swept over his body.

It only lasted two seconds before Han Dong released Lu Zhao, took two steps back, and fainted.

The two researchers standing nearby seemed to have expected this, and each hugged him from either side.

"Is he okay?"

Lu Zhao looked at Zhao De and said, "If anything goes wrong, don't blame me."

The fact that this person can enter the Hunyuan realm and still has the power left by their teacher suggests that they possess some kind of ability to probe the human body.

It wouldn't be surprising if someone suddenly died after seeing something they shouldn't have.

"This is normal."

Zhao De introduced Han Dongcai's identity to Lu Zhao, saying, "Scholar Han possesses the powerful supernatural ability of the Earthly Realm Sequence, and he will fall into a coma every time he uses his ability."

The person was then carried to the reception room, where Lu Zhao interacted with the other members of the expert team and allowed them to touch and feel the person.

All seven old men were third-tier extraordinary beings. Judging solely from their auras, Lu Zhao felt that these men were no match for him.

These should all be purely auxiliary supernatural powers.

Examples include geography, timekeeping, divination, astronomy, and medicine.

These extraordinary individuals have extremely high standards; they are basically in high demand and every department is vying for them.

Half an hour later, Han Dong woke up with a shiver.

He immediately indicated that Lu Zhao could accommodate a second supernatural power, and that it was not flawed like many dual supernatural powers.

He grasped Lu Zhao's hand and said excitedly, "Comrade Lu Zhao, please be sure to cooperate with our research. As long as you cooperate with my research, I can help you obtain any kind of supernatural power and find the one most suitable for you."

"Even great supernatural powers, I can help you apply for them."

This is why Lu Zhao wanted to engage with academia.

These scholars have little actual power, but they have a unique advantage in matters concerning supernatural powers, monsters, and ancient gods.

A federal university scholar can easily apply for various powerful life bones for research.

According to Zhao De, Han Dongcai is considered a leading figure in the academic community.

For example, he researched the Federal second-tier medicine for tempering the five internal organs, and thus won the Federal Supreme Divine Ability Academic Research Award, becoming one of the 120 Federal Grand Scholars.

In theory, these 120 people were treated on par with Wu Hou.

Lu Zhaodao said, "I will follow the organization's arrangements."

Han Dongcai was very anxious and immediately said, "I will call Chief Liu right away."

(End of this chapter)