As someone in sequence 001, I also want to give up today.

The next day, Li Yu got up very early and didn't even eat breakfast at home.

She only hurriedly told Li Xian, "Remember to send the bell. I'll try to rearrange my classes this morning. Wait for my call," before rushing off to school.

Li Xian yawned as usual, and was "shaked" awake by the energetic bell. He then slowly prepared breakfast and took her to school.

Having learned his lesson yesterday, he set three alarms on his phone today to ensure that he wouldn't be "so engrossed in writing" that he was late to pick up his child again.

After sending Lingdang, who was still full of curiosity about the new day of campus life, into the school gate, Li Xian had only been home for less than half an hour when Li Yu called.

"Brother! It's all settled! I've already spoken to Branch Chief Zhang and the head of the rapid response team. Are you free now? Just come to the branch office, go through the formalities, do a simple acclimatization test and register!"

Li Yu's voice came through the receiver, carrying a hint of elation at having accomplished something.

"Now?"

Li Xian glanced at the still-early sky outside the window, and at the snack bag he had just opened beside him.

"Yes, the sooner the better! Strike while the iron is hot! I've sent you the address on WeChat. Take a taxi here, I'll reimburse you for the fare!"

Li Yu acted swiftly and decisively.

"...Alright then."

Li Xian sighed and resignedly got up.

For the sake of long-term "legal slacking off" and "stable income," I'll just have to make this trip once in a while.

The Jiangcheng Special Abilities Branch is located in a gray building in the new district that is not particularly eye-catching, but has obviously strict security measures.

Following the address and directions sent by Li Yu, Li Xian went through the identity verification at the entrance (Li Yu had given prior notice) and entered the building.

The interior looks much more spacious and bright than the outside, with people coming and going.

Most of them were dressed in uniform or training clothes, walking briskly, creating an atmosphere of efficiency and tension.

Occasionally, one can see a few individuals emanating obvious energy fluctuations; they are clearly Awakened, although their levels don't seem to be very high.

Li Yu was already waiting in the lobby, with Chen Zhe standing beside her.

Both men were wearing instructor uniforms and looked very dashing, making them quite conspicuous in the crowd.

"Brother, over here!" Li Yu waved.

"Brother Xian, it's been a long time."

Chen Zhe also greeted him with a smile, his attitude as gentle as ever.

"Thank you for your help."

Li Xian nodded, still looking as lazy as ever.

"No trouble at all!"

Li Yu pulled Li Xian inside, whispering instructions as they went.

"I've arranged everything. First, go to the testing center on the third floor for a basic ability and mental strength assessment. Then, go to the rapid response team office on the fifth floor to have a face-to-face meeting with Team Leader Wang, sign some documents, and that'll basically be it. The test is very simple, just a formality. With Chen Zhe and me vouching for you, plus your own good qualifications, there definitely won't be any problems!"

As Li Yu said, the whole process was incredibly smooth.

At the testing center, Li Xian perfectly portrayed the image of a newly awakened individual with "Sequence 250, strong telekinetic abilities, mental strength of about 3200 points, and decent but needing improvement" in front of those sophisticated instruments.

He stabilized the beam of telekinetic energy at the mid-B level, allowing the target used to test reaction speed to be "barely" hit.

They even "accidentally" caused a small metal ball used to test control precision to wobble a few more times, fully demonstrating their "good potential but lack of experience".

The technician in charge of the testing looked at the data and then at the two S-level instructors (Li Yu and Chen Zhe) accompanying him.

They very tactfully checked the box on the evaluation form that said "Meets the basic hiring standards for the fast response team, recommended for hiring".

Next, we went to the rapid response team on the fifth floor.

Team leader Wang Tao is a middle-aged man who looks to be in his forties, with a lean build and sharp eyes.

He exuded a rugged aura of someone who had been through many battles, and his energy fluctuations were around the peak of Rank B.

He had clearly received instructions from above, and he was very polite to Li Yu and Chen Zhe.

The interview mainly aimed to understand Li Xian's basic information, abilities, and characteristics, as well as to emphasize the responsibilities and discipline of the rapid response team.

Li Xian's answer was standard, stating that he was willing to contribute to maintaining the city's stability (while also earning some extra money).

However, he expressed subtle concern about the high-intensity, continuous work schedule (hinting at wanting to slack off).

Team Leader Wang was clearly well aware of this type of newcomer who was both "connected" and "somewhat capable but afraid of hard work."

Out of respect for the two S-level instructors, they didn't say much, only emphasizing the point.

"The rapid response team's missions are random; they may be busy working non-stop, but they can also rest when things are quiet. However, orders must be obeyed, and communication must be uninterrupted. Li Xian, your abilities are well-suited for handling some civil disputes and low-threat alien beasts. I hope you can adapt as soon as possible."

"Understood, Team Leader Wang." Li Xian nodded.

"I don't know what's been going on lately,"

Team Leader Wang signed the document and casually complained.

"Jiangcheng is unusually quiet. There are fewer strange beasts and even fewer people with superpowers causing trouble. You guys should hurry up and regroup; maybe you can finally have some comfortable days."

Li Xian keeps his eyes focused on his nose and his nose on his heart, concealing his merits and fame.

Just as Li Xian was holding his newly issued temporary work permit and a set of training uniform (which Li Yu had helped him get), preparing to leave with Li Yu and the others.

A slightly flamboyant laugh came from the other end of the corridor.

"Haha, Xiao Lu, see that? This is the vitality of a grassroots branch office! Although the level of influence is a bit low, the atmosphere is so warm and welcoming!"

A young man wearing a bright purple trench coat and with his silver-purple hair styled in an exaggerated way was seen walking over with his arm around the shoulder of a somewhat reserved-looking boy.

It was Lin Mo, whom I had "encountered" a few days ago in the Misty Forest, and his junior apprentice Lu Ren (Xiao Lu) from the 011 Space System.

Lin Mo clearly saw Li Yu as well, his eyes lit up, and he waved from afar.

"Hey! Isn't this our instructor from Lida University? Didn't you go to the school today to 'torture'... oh no, I mean, to 'instruct' those flowers of our motherland?"

Li Yu seemed to know him well, and rolled her eyes helplessly: "Brother Lin Mo, what are you doing at our branch office? Can't you stay at headquarters anymore?"

"What are you saying? I came here on a mission!"

Lin Mo walked closer, flicked his hair, and glanced at Chen Zhe and Li Xian next to Li Yu, lingering on Li Xian for less than half a second.

A seemingly ordinary, unremarkable stranger with a spiritual power of around 3,000.

He moved away without a care and continued to grin at Li Yu.

"He's here with my son, Lu, for spatial perception training, and also to 'observe the grassroots level.' And this is... your brother? Wow, both siblings work for the Supernatural Abilities Bureau, what a pair of geniuses!"

It wasn't difficult for him to see the relationship between Li Xian and Li Yu, even though Li Xian didn't deliberately hide it.

Li Yu gave a brief introduction.

"Yes, this is my brother, Li Xian, who just joined the rapid response team. Brother, this is Lin Mo, a special envoy from the General Bureau, codenamed 'Causal Envoy'. Next to him is his student, Lu Ren."

Li Xian nodded to Lin Mo as a greeting, without any particular expression on his face.

But in his heart he was thinking: This guy is always so flamboyant, no matter where he goes. Luckily, he hid well when he "intervened" to save someone last time and wasn't recognized.

Lin Mo clearly had little interest in Li Xian, an "ordinary newcomer," and simply gave a perfunctory "oh."

Their attention returned to Li Yu, and they began to boast about how he had recently solved some tricky task using causal substitution (mainly highlighting his own brilliance and prowess).

The most important complaint is that the food in the General Administration's canteen has no soul.

Xiao Lu stood quietly to the side, secretly observing Li Xian with curiosity, seemingly finding the new employee's demeanor somewhat...special?

I can't quite put my finger on what's so special about it.

Li Xian was happy to be ignored. Standing behind Li Yu, he listened to Lin Mo's silly boasting while his mind wandered.

Thinking about what to cook for Lingdang that night, and just how "leisurely" this quick response team job really is.

After completing the formalities, we said goodbye to Li Yu, who was still arguing with Lin Mo (Chen Zhe had already returned to school).

Li Xian, carrying his training uniform, strolled leisurely out of the branch office building.

The afternoon sun was a bit too bright, so he squinted.

"The quick response team... sounds pretty good. At least, there's somewhere to relax in the few hours before Lingdang gets out of school."

He weighed the brand-new work ID in his hand, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"And who knows... we might actually 'encounter' something interesting, or... an interesting ability?"

He glanced back at the branch office building; the flamboyant purple figure seemed to still be talking loudly with someone in the lobby.

"Cause and effect cause... space to fold..."

Li Xian withdrew his gaze, put his hands in his pockets, and walked towards home, his steps as lazy as ever.

"Tomorrow is my official 'start of work'. Today... shall I go back and try out the new game?"

---

Meanwhile, at Jiangcheng Potential Development First Experimental School, the Preschool Qiming Class.

The first practical guidance class of the afternoon has just ended.

Most of the children were exhausted and staggering, but some were full of energy.

Lingdang pretended to wipe non-existent sweat from her forehead, but inwardly she was savoring the subtle sense of growth she had experienced from her recent system training. She glanced to the side.

Lin Wanwan was writing something in her six-pointed star notebook with a serious expression, muttering to herself.

"...The third practice record of the 'Ether Guiding Method': the energy flow efficiency increased by about 0.5% compared to yesterday, which is basically consistent with the calculation of the 'Virgo Starlight Cycle'. Observer Li Xiaoling has a good synchronization rate, and is suspected to have a latent affinity for the 'Cancer Water Energy'..."

Lingdang's lips twitched, and she decided not to delve into what her deskmate had imagined.

Her gaze drifted unintentionally to the window, towards the area behind the school designated as the "Junior High School Practice Area".

During class just now, she seemed to sense a very subtle spatial fluctuation coming from over there, which vanished in a flash.

"Is it an illusion?"

The bell blinked.

Given her current disguise, it's not advisable for her to conduct a thorough investigation.

Just then, a small commotion arose at the classroom door.

A teacher in charge of the junior high school's special ability practice class poked his head in and said a few words to the homeroom teacher, Ms. Li.

Teacher Li nodded, then clapped her hands to attract everyone's attention.

"Kids, please be quiet. The older students from the junior high school are conducting a joint practical exercise today. They need to temporarily use the small activity room next to us to place some equipment. It might be a little noisy, but please don't be afraid and just continue to focus on what you're doing."

Several junior high school students, dressed in more professional training uniforms, carried several heavy-looking boxes covered with dust cloths past the entrance of the Qiming Class and headed to the activity room next door.

Bell glanced at it curiously.

Just as one of the students slightly adjusted the angle of the box, the dust cover was lifted up at the last moment.

She saw a blurry outline of what appeared to be some kind of complex instrument printed on the side of the box, along with a line of small print:

[Mental Resonance Amplifier - Experimental]