Regarding the matter of awakening lightning abilities after transformation

Song Shiyan opened the folder, and at the very top was all the information about the parchment.

"I believe you are not surprised to see this information." Cheng Hao sat at the head of the conference table, a pen between his fingers.

"On August 16th, the Lanjiang Hermitage Branch Police Station cracked an arms smuggling case, which they have classified as a crime involving supernatural abilities..."

"It was an organized and premeditated crime, not something done by an awakened individual by chance."

"According to Director Song's investigation, not only were some high-ranking government officials involved in this case, but there was even a supernatural organization behind it driving the operation..."

"parchment."

Even though it was expected, there was still an uproar below.

"Silence!" Cheng Hao frowned and shouted in a deep voice, while instructing the staff to turn on the projection equipment.

"The extent of parchment's penetration in various regions is currently unknown; we only have information on the following individuals..."

Several photos appeared on the screen, all of which were people Song Shiyan knew.

Zhan Taiyi, Li Wenhai, and Qi Bei... In addition to the photos, various information is attached below.

Liquefaction, spatial transfer, and blood explosion...

“Fortunately, we captured one of them.” Cheng Hao’s lips curled up as he opened his palm toward Song Shiyan.

"Next, Mr. Song, please explain what happened."

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Song Shiyan remained expressionless and slowly walked onto the podium.

......

"So, what will happen to that Awakened one named Qi Bei?" A woman on the left side of the conference table raised her hand, her tone somewhat aggressive.

Song Shiyan recognized the woman; her resentment towards him, or rather the city of Lanjiang, was deeply rooted, so it was not surprising that she was now standing up.

Cheng Hao squinted and leaned back to look at Song Shiyan.

"How should we handle this?" he repeated, leaning forward and adjusting his collar.

"My personal suggestion is to have him join the Hermit Bureau."

What are your reasons?

If Qi Bei has no connection with the parchment and is merely a misguided ability user, the Hermit Bureau might give him a chance to atone for his sins.

But in fact, Qi Bei had contact with the parchment, and his nature was completely different from that of some of the awakened individuals who had been passively recruited before.

"This is an idea I've considered for a long time; I even went into his dreams specifically for it..."

“Qi Bei is safe. I will take full responsibility if any problems arise.” Song Shiyan’s eyes gradually sharpened as he stared quietly at the woman.

"You can take responsibility? This is no small matter." She met his gaze defiantly, the veins on her hands bulging.

"Two years ago, if it weren't for..."

"Excuse me, this isn't two years ago, please don't change the subject." Shi Qinghan, who had been silent until now, suddenly spoke up, stroking the paper cup and looking at the other person calmly.

“Mr. Shi is right,” another visitor agreed.

"..." The woman's shoulders trembled, and the corners of the paper were crumpled from being squeezed.

"...I understand." After a long while, she picked up the disposable cup on the table and drank the tea in it in one gulp.

Song Shiyan's facial muscles twitched a few times, and his lips felt a little dry.

"Report complete." He removed the flat mirror from the bridge of his nose and slowly walked back to his seat.

"The information provided by Mr. Song is very valuable. As for the issue of how to deal with Qi Bei, it seems that you all have different opinions..." Cheng Hao rested his chin on his hands, looking at the others thoughtfully.

"Here... there's a blank sheet of paper at the very back of the folder. You can write your thoughts on it and hand it to me." He tapped the table with his pen cap and turned the folder over.

"To be fair, no one is allowed to communicate." The man coughed a few times, and the secretary in charge of the scene stepped forward to collect the results from each person.

Eleven votes abstained, four votes were in favor of Director Song, and two votes were in favor of Ms. Fu...

Cheng Hao looked around and announced the voting results to the public.

"I will discuss the specific handling method with Mr. Song privately. Now, let's continue the meeting."

"Turn to the second document, the information about the underground ruins of Qiguan City..."

......

"Wait a minute." After the meeting ended, Song Shiyan was stopped by the lady from earlier.

"What's the matter?" He asked, turning to look at the other person as he tidied up the documents.

"Have you considered the consequences? What if that guy named Qi Bei has ulterior motives..." The woman frowned, her tone unfriendly.

"I trust my own judgment."

"Judgment? If you make a mistake once, you'll make it a second and a third time. Being stubborn and self-willed will not only harm you but also Lanjiang."

Song Shiyan turned slightly to the side and stuffed the messy papers into his briefcase.

"If Su Wanxi dies, we won't be able to explain it to Mr. Su..."

"Maybe." Without paying any more attention to the other person, Song Shiyan followed the crowd out of the conference room.

"Don't take Director Fu's words to heart..." Shi Qinghan rubbed his ears, his voice low.

Song Shiyan sighed softly and closed his eyes: "Let's go, I need to get back to Lanjiang quickly, there are still many things to take care of."

In the parking lot, a man in work clothes opened the car door. Song Shiyan said goodbye to Shi Qinghan and sat in the passenger seat.

"Alright, I'll treat you to a couple of drinks when I come to Qiguan sometime."

"must."

P.S. I've corrected a few errors...OVO

Section 76, Chapter 75: I Have a Friend

"Thank you for your patronage, and welcome to visit again next time~" Gu Cheng leaned forward, a sweet smile on her lips.

Su Wanxi sat on a high stool by the window, her smooth, fair legs crossed, holding a thick leather book with gold trim in her hands.

She reached the end of the paragraph and placed the bookmark inside. She glanced back and saw the girl's eyes slightly narrowed, a pen cap pressed against her cheek.

"Didn't you sleep well last night?" Picking up the kettle on the table, Su Wanxi walked to Gu Cheng's side and carefully poured tea into a glass.

"No..." A trickle of water flowed from the spout of the teapot, splashing up wisps of heat. Gu Cheng stared at the teacup, her tone uncertain.

"What's wrong? You seem a little distracted." Even her voice had become so soft and sweet that Su Wanxi could even detect a hint of coquetry in it.

"How about... I give you a break for a while?" Lanjiang has entered a period of frequent cracks, and the tasks ahead are complicated and arduous. She had considered temporarily closing the shop a few days ago, but hadn't had time to implement it yet.

Su Wanxi pursed her lips and sat down opposite the desk, her eyes gentle and deep like the starry sky of a midsummer night.

"...Thank you, but I don't need it for now." Gu Cheng glanced at her, shook her head, and put down her pen.

"Really?" Su Wanxi stretched out her fair finger and gently waved it in front of Gu Cheng.

"Mmm." The girl took the initiative, grabbing the other's fair wrist and tilting her head playfully.

"..." A soft touch came from her palm, and Su Wanxi's eyelashes fluttered a few times, seemingly a little surprised by Gu Cheng's actions.

After a moment, she realized what was happening, blushed, and silently let go of her hands.

"It's not that I didn't sleep well." I'm just a little... sentimental?

Gu Cheng: "Su Wanxi..."

Su Wanxi: "Hmm?"

"I want to ask you something about the supernatural..."

"Of course, go ahead and ask." Su Wanxi sat down next to Gu Cheng and brushed her long hair, which was draped over her chest, over her shoulder.

Is it possible for one person to possess two superpowers simultaneously?

Lightning and that strange elimination ability—Gu Cheng can only use the former, while the latter is controlled by Gu Chengyan.

"Two superpowers?"

Why would she suddenly ask this? Considering the strangeness at Yu Jinlin's villa, Su Wanxi frowned slightly and pressed her index finger to her lips.

"There have indeed been cases of awakened individuals who have developed two superpowers, including overseas examples, but I don't know the specifics." This happened about two to three years ago, and it was big news in the awakened individual community at the time.

"How did you do that?"

"Dissociative identity disorder." Su Wanxi's answer was like a heavy hammer, striking Gu Cheng's heart hard.

"He is a psychologist who discovered his own abnormalities during an accident and was later diagnosed with severe personality disorder."

"...What are his two abilities?" Gu Cheng asked curiously, biting her lip.

"I don't know," Su Wanxi replied decisively.

"The relevant information was quickly covered up by the country's intelligence agencies, and the official explanation given was that he committed suicide due to depression."

"...That's too perfunctory. Who would believe such an explanation?"

"That being said, as long as we stick to our story, other countries can't do anything about it." The other party is a first-rate superpower, so the pressure test will have little effect.

"The only thing that can be confirmed is that awakened individuals with two abilities do exist, and their abilities are related to the personality formed by the split." However, awakened individuals are already rare, and those with dual abilities are even rarer.

Dissociative identity disorder... Gu Cheng leaned over the desk, quietly playing with her long hair.

"In other words, split personality might be a prerequisite for the emergence of dual-ability individuals?"

"Yes, that's the prevailing view right now," Su Wanxi echoed.

"So... what symptoms typically appear in cases of dissociative identity disorder? I have a friend..."

"They're not friends... Let's assume there really is such a person, what if she does something dangerous?" Halfway through her sentence, Gu Cheng felt something was amiss and quickly changed her words.

"......" Gu Cheng...dissociative identity disorder? Su Wanxi looked at her silently, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

After a long silence, she parted her lips slightly: "Generally speaking, people with dissociative identity disorder are extremely emotionally unstable, and most of them also suffer from severe depression, making them prone to extreme actions..."

Even if some patients appear normal on the outside, there is still a risk of them losing control of their condition behind the scenes.