Eating bizarre things in public upgrades my status; the Special Affairs Bureau wants me to join them

"Huh? What happened?"

Why do you all seem a bit down?

"Did something sad happen?"

"Tell me so I can have a good laugh."

After regaining consciousness, He Li looked around and was puzzled by the blank, dejected expressions on the faces of the many investigators around him, and the rather complicated emotions they were looking at him with.

Hearing this, Li Xu rolled his eyes: "Don't you even realize they're not interested?"

"What normal person has a series of sudden epiphanies?"

"It's just that my buddy has a good temperament and can keep his composure."

"Otherwise, you'll break down mentally!"

Hearing this, He Li chuckled awkwardly.

It turns out that it was his own fault that caused the other investigators around him to have a mental breakdown.

Seeing his expression, Li Xu couldn't help but say, "I really don't know where you get all this good luck, kid. All sorts of good things seem to happen to you..." As he spoke, he shook his head to himself.

"Forget it, let's not talk about this anymore."

"Let me tell you about the 'Great Nuo Ode'. The deputy director said that according to news from Kyoto, it should be a method for refining the spirit."

"This secret technique is selective; others can't learn it."

"So it's unlikely that anyone can guide you."

"If you want to improve, you have to rely on yourself."

"The current manual is enough for you to cultivate for a long time. As for the subsequent content, the deputy director will keep an eye on it for you. If there is any news from Kyoto, they will definitely find a way to arrange it for you."

"That's all, I'll be going now."

"If we stay any longer, who knows how many more demoralizing things you'll do?"

After saying that, Li Xu waved his hand and turned to leave.

Other investigators also began to withdraw.

The bustling villa became quiet.

He Li returned to his room and began to regulate his breathing and familiarize himself with the changes after breaking through to the Meridian Opening Realm.

The "Opening Meridian Realm" refers to opening up the eight extraordinary meridians.

Furthermore, it can utilize "Spiritual Qi Circulation" to enhance combat power.

Opening up different meridians also has different effects.

For example, the Du Meridian ensures the continuous generation of spiritual energy, accelerates its recovery, and enhances one's five senses, allowing one to see night as day. The Ren Meridian plays a harmonizing role, reducing various negative effects, and so on.

He Li has already opened up the Du Meridian, and the Ren Meridian is also on the verge of being opened up.

"I still have 20 Spirit Qi Pills."

"Eat it all; perhaps it will open up the Ren meridian..."

He Li did not hesitate and acted immediately.

He stuffed all 20 Spirit Qi Pills into his mouth and ate them.

With a massive burst of spiritual energy, He Li quickly opened up his Ren meridian, which was already on the verge of being opened. Then, the Ren and Du meridians worked together to form a complete circulation to aid He Li's cultivation...

The night passed in meditation.

Beep beep beep!!

In the early morning, He Li, who was replacing sleep with cultivation, was awakened by the vibration from his wristwatch.

He Li opened his eyes and looked down at his watch...

[Ding! Mission accepted!]

[Mission Objective: Investigate the Blue Mountain Cave]

[Mission Details: Five days ago, a high concentration of spiritual energy was detected again in the cave behind the Mad Sword Sect in Blue Mountain County, where spatial anomalies were already known. Please proceed there...]

Blue Mountain Cave? Mad Sword Sect?

"Anomaly in space? Interesting."

He Li stood up, his eyes filled with anticipation.

I had heard Mu Lan and the others mention it before.

Spatial anomalies are areas where space is abnormally distorted and overlaps with other planes. Because of this, strange phenomena from other planes may appear there at any time.

He Li was really looking forward to encountering those strange creatures.

This way, he can "upgrade" again.

Just then, Yu Ji's contact icon popped up on the watch.

At the same time, Yu Ji's voice came: "There's a new mission. I'm waiting for you downstairs at your house."

"We're here!" He Li replied.

After He Li came downstairs and got into the car, Yu Ji told him more about the mission that He Li didn't know: "Our mission this time is somewhat related to Fan Tian and her group from before."

"The protectors behind those people, as well as the martial artists who ambushed us before, have all been interrogated."

"Although I didn't get any specific useful information."

"But the bureau learned that the Songshan medicinal herb planting base had secretly delivered goods to Lanshan County."

"In other words, there are 'big fish' in Lanshan County."

"Perhaps those people have also set their sights on the spatial anomaly."

"That's why the deputy director specifically assigned us to investigate..."

It turned out to be the case.

He Li nodded as he listened to her words.

Yu Ji continued, "In addition, there are usually investigators stationed at spatial anomalies, and those investigators are required to report the situation of the anomalies to the bureau regularly."

"Regarding the Blue Mountain Caves, the deputy director said that the information reported by the local investigators seems to be problematic."

"In the past, aside from investigating the caves themselves..."

"We should also check out the situation while we're at it."

"Finally, the deputy director specifically reminded everyone..."

Yu Ji stared intently at He Li as he spoke.

He said he gave you the highest level of access, and you have the right to do anything without worrying about the consequences.

After saying this, Yu Ji's expression turned strange.

Because Deputy Director Li Qing's words clearly told He Li that he could use any means necessary to complete the mission or deal with the enemy, and the bureau would definitely cover for him.

Yu Ji had seen people advised to restrain themselves.

I've never seen anything that encourages people to act arrogantly.

This... is pretty outrageous!

He Li was quite pleased to hear this.

"The deputy director really understands me... But there must be another reason why the deputy director specifically reminded me?"

"For example... the Mad Sword Sect?"

Although he was happy, He Li did not forget to think about the problem.

He keenly sensed that Li Qing's deliberate reminder must have some hidden reason. Yu Ji, standing beside him, nodded in agreement: "Although Deputy Director Li didn't explicitly say anything..."

"But I've also made that guess."

Yu Ji agreed with He Li's words.

She then started talking about the Mad Sword Sect.

"The Mad Sword Sect is a sect with a history of thousands of years."

"It's just that this sect has long since declined and can no longer compare with the major sects like Emei and Wudang."

"But they certainly won't accept their decline."

"It should be noted that spatial anomalies, in addition to the presence of strange creatures, may also produce special plants and animals from other worlds, and due to changes in spiritual energy, they may even lead to the birth of rare and precious materials."

"Although the Special Bureau has granted permission to sects and independent martial artists to profit from anomalies."

"But what if there are any favorable new changes at the anomaly point..."

"The Mad Sword Sect might want to take it all for themselves."

"We are also obstructed when we try to investigate."

"As for the investigators stationed there..."

"It's hard to say!"

Yu Ji shrugged. He understood perfectly well that the investigators stationed there were probably involved with the Mad Sword Sect.

The deputy director didn't say it explicitly...

It's simply because there's no evidence.

"Okay, I understand the general situation now."

"Let's go, let's go take a look first!"

After a moment's thought, He Li spoke, and Yu Ji nodded and began to change their destination...

[Destination Confirmed: The location of the Special Affairs Bureau in Lanshan County!]

Boom! With a roar, the vehicle shot off.

Meanwhile, at the Lanshan County Special Affairs Bureau headquarters...

"Brother Su, who could it be that the higher-ups have sent?"

"What will we do when they come to investigate?"

"Are we really going to cooperate with them?"

"Or... should we listen to Tang Can?"

Inside the room, investigator Wu Chen and the other three investigators frowned as they looked at Su Yi, the leader of the stationed team. They were somewhat worried about the people sent by their superiors to investigate.

Su Yi, however, didn't seem to care at all.

"Who doesn't know? And even if they did, what difference would it make?"

"Anyway, it can't be something like a sonic gun, an immovable mountain, or a newly arrived bone-chewing Yama."

"At most, the higher-ups will send two Spirit-level investigators."

"As for whether or not to cooperate with them?"

Su Yi scoffed, "Hmph, what's the point of cooperating with those whose strength is about the same as ours?"

"Didn't Tang Can from the Mad Sword Sect want us to hold off the people sent down from above for two days so they could gather their forces and push forward with the search for the treasures that appeared in the cave?"

"Then let's find an excuse to delay for two days."

"Anyway, we'll get a share of the stuff!"

"Furthermore, after the cave changed, the monsters became even more ferocious, so we dared not go in anymore."

"If the Mad Sword Sect is willing to risk their lives, then let them go!"

At this point, Su Yi took a sip of tea.

"It's easy to keep the newcomers in check."

"Just make up any excuse."

"This is much easier than risking your life entering a cave."

Hearing this, the others nodded, but Wu Chen still couldn't help but ask cautiously, "Brother Su, what if the new guy is a hothead who insists on investigating?"

"What should we do?" Su Yi sneered.

"We don't dare to investigate that cave..."

"Why would they dare to go? Even if they did, what would be the point? In the end, wouldn't they just be throwing their lives away?"

"However, there is no shortage of hotheads in this world."

"Since that's the case, if they insist on going..."

"Let's give them a taste of their own medicine!"

"Let them see their own worth...tsk, we've actually protected them!"

"After all, we don't have to go and die."

"Afterwards, they even had to thank us!"