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

He Li was unaware of what was happening outside.

His training this time lasted even longer.

Naturally, he also gained more.

However, his "Great Nuo Ode" did not reach the second level because of this cultivation.

Fortunately, this time, with his sudden enlightenment and the opening of the Celestial State, in addition to continuously filling and opening up all ten spiritual apertures, his martial arts essence also improved.

Furthermore, the perception ability similar to "mind's eye" from the "Great Nuo Fu" has been further improved.

If he closes his eyes now...

It can clearly perceive the things around it.

Even including the changes in various types of Qi in the air,

Finally, it involves widening the meridians.

His meridians became wider, and his strength, speed, and other abilities increased significantly.

"The twelve acupoints of the spirit have been opened."

"The elixir aperture is still a long way off from the 108 apertures."

"Yes, we still need to keep working hard!"

Once he regained consciousness, the spiritual energy began to dissipate, and He Li smiled broadly as he felt the changes within himself.

However, he soon fell into deep thought again.

"When I was cultivating just now, I felt like... there was something wandering around me, similar to those ancient figures I vaguely saw when I was cultivating in Ba City."

"This time it's just more realistic."

"It feels like...they have a physical form."

"Could this also be some unknown effect caused by the advancement in mental cultivation?"

He Li stroked his chin, deep in thought.

At that moment, a voice rang out from the doorway: "Are you still cultivating?"

"Hmm?" He Li looked up upon hearing this.

But then they saw Yu Ji peeking in.

"Hmm, there are still some pills!" He Li nodded upon seeing this, then took out the remaining Void Powder and Spirit Qi Pills, and stuffed them all into his mouth like he was eating peanuts, making his cheeks bulge.

The investigators, who were monitoring He Li's situation and ready to report at any moment, twitched their eyelids upon seeing this...

"Seriously? You're still eating???"

"Could he have absorbed all the spiritual energy again?"

"Damn it! Is this guy never going to stop?"

"Are they really not letting us cultivate?"

After a round of complaints, the investigators watched He Li with bated breath, waiting anxiously.

Unfortunately, even He Li couldn't achieve a state of perfect harmony with nature every time he took the medicine, and it also caused all sorts of strange and unusual situations.

So this time, nothing happened.

However, after consuming a full ten bottles of Spirit Qi Pills...

In addition, there's the effect of that ethereal powder...

He Li still managed to break through to the Thirteen Apertures of the Spirit.

Only when He Li completely finished his cultivation did the investigators who had been watching feel relieved...

"Wow, it's finally over!"

"I thought he was going to do it again."

"Damn it, we really lost out this time!"

"I was originally planning to take the medicine tonight to break through to the next level, and then do well in the Five Cities Tournament tomorrow."

"Who knew this would happen?"

"He Li, you're absolutely inhuman!!!"

"Exactly, they've done so much harm!"

"...This isn't your problem. The Rongcheng Special Bureau already announced to you not to attempt the breakthrough, didn't it? It's yourselves who didn't believe it and stubbornly insisted on trying."

"You can't blame anyone else for this situation."

"That's right. Besides, it's not like we're preventing you from breaking through all the time, we're just making sure you pay attention..."

"I just wanted to keep you away from He Li."

"Who told you to be so stubborn?"

When He Li finished his cultivation and the Rongcheng Special Bureau sent a notification, many investigators couldn't help but start discussing it, especially those investigators who had been affected.

They all began to criticize He Li.

However, their voices were quickly drowned out by those who accused them of being stubborn.

After all, it's really not He Li's fault.

It's not like we didn't inform them beforehand...

If they don't believe it, who can they blame?

Therefore, they have to bear the losses themselves.

He Li remained oblivious to what was happening outside. After communicating with the Rongcheng Special Bureau about the impact of his cultivation, he went back to his room and began to sleep soundly.

It was already quite late, and besides, so much river water had been lifted out while cleaning the sharks...

He also suffered considerable mental and emotional damage.

He also needs rest and recovery.

He Li slept very well that night.

The next day, around noon, it was Yu Ji who found a clue left on the shark's phone and came to find He Li, waking him up from his deep sleep.

"What clues did you find?"

In the car, He Li stretched and took the breakfast that Zhao Hu and the others handed him, eating it while asking questions.

"We found out the company behind that fish monster."

Yu Ji responded.

She then continued, "That fish-like monster used to wander around outside wearing Feng Xu's human skin. Besides working part-time at the scenic spot, it also worked at a company."

"Qiangyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd."

"That's the name of the company it used to work for."

"Although it has already left the company."

"But I discovered that this fish-like creature still maintains contact with the people in that company."

"But most of the information was deleted."

"So the key information is missing."

"But that in itself is suspicious."

He Li nodded upon hearing this; it was indeed very suspicious.

Putting aside the fact that she maintains contact with her former company, which could be explained by having friends there, why does she delete messages after each call or chat?

There must be something shady going on here.

Yu Ji continued, "I also looked into that company and found that it has a considerable reputation in Chengdu, and claims that they are researching drugs that can treat cancer."

"It even seems like there's been progress."

"Therefore, this company has also attracted a lot of attention."

"But... this company is so powerful, and it's also involved with that fish-like monster..."

"Think again about the chemical drugs that the monster used, and the human skin it wore..."

"If this company is providing support behind the scenes..."

"That seems to make some sense!"

Is it Qiangyuan Biotechnology?

He Li nodded, and just then, his wristwatch suddenly vibrated strongly...

[Notification: Investigator He Li, please proceed immediately to the designated Five-City Tournament venue of the Rongcheng Special Bureau. If you fail to arrive within 10 minutes, your opponent will be considered the winner...]

Hmm? The Five Cities Conference?

He Li was startled upon seeing the notification.

He also discovered that many notifications had already been sent.

The notification time was ample, so the watch's vibration alert didn't register much.

Until now, there were only 10 minutes left...

"Oh my god, I almost forgot!!!"

Why didn't any of you remind me?

He couldn't help but ask, since this trip to Chengdu was not only to investigate the case of the Dragon Worship Society, but also to win the Five Cities Tournament championship, since winning the championship seemed to bring a lot of good things.

Moreover, this was a task assigned by Li Qing.

If you miss it, you'll lose a lot.

Upon hearing this, Yu Ji shrugged: "Seeing you so relaxed, we thought your competition hadn't even started yet. After all, we didn't register or get any notification..."

Then she pressed further, "What should we do? Should we turn back and go with you to compete?"

"No need, you can continue to that company!"

He Li shook his head.

"I'll fly over, fight, and come right back."

"It won't take long anyway."

Having said that, He Li used his spiritual power and flew swiftly through the car window toward the location indicated on the navigation.

Meanwhile, at the Five Cities Conference site...

"Why hasn't He Li arrived yet?"

"There are only 10 minutes left!"

"Could it be that he heard his opponent is a Xuan-level investigator from Shanghai and he's afraid he won't be able to win, so he didn't even come? After all, he has a good reputation now, and if he gets defeated outright..."

"Then he'll fall from grace."

"Afraid? I don't think so."

"You know how arrogant and conceited that guy is if you've seen his videos."

"How could he possibly be afraid?"

"That's right. Besides, he's so powerful that even a Xuan-level investigator from Shanghai might not be a match for him. It's more likely that something went wrong with his cultivation yesterday..."

"So...that's why you were late?"

"Hey, if that's really the case, then this investigator from Shanghai has really hit the jackpot!"

In the audience, people were discussing it animatedly.

On stage, Jiang Han seemed somewhat displeased.

What do you mean by saying that He Li didn't come, so she actually benefited?

She's Lin Fan's partner, after all. Although she's not as good as Lin Fan, she's still quite strong, okay? These viewers haven't even seen her skills, so why do they always say she's the one who's winning?

It's as if she's destined to lose to He Li.

Although He Li is indeed quite powerful, he even triggered that strange spiritual phenomenon last night...

But what he's really good at is his supernatural powers.

And I come from a family of martial arts practitioners.

In addition, his own supernatural powers were not weak...

If a fight really broke out, Jiang Han didn't think she had any chance of winning against He Li.

"Hmph, fine, if He Li doesn't come, then so be it."

"If he comes, I'll definitely beat him to a pulp and show you guys what I'm made of."

"Let you know..."

"Being able to partner with Brother Fan, I'm not weak either!"

Jiang Han sneered inwardly.

At the same time, a sound suddenly rang out...

"Look! He Lifei is coming!!!"