The Infinite Heaven Lord.
Wang Daolong watched as a leaf floated past him, carried by a chilly autumn breeze.
Is this the investigation team?
Where did the girl that Zhou Zhengde and Wei Na introduced to him go?
Just then, a beautiful girl appeared from a nearby corridor, wearing high heels and a dress. She looked around while gently rubbing her stomach, and there was a faint scent of air freshener about her.
Wang Jixuan: ...
Ling Tong turned back to the bench, and a C-level psychic quickly got up.
This middle-aged psychic seemed to be even stronger than Wen Heisen. He followed Ling Tong, constantly complaining:
"Hey! Ling Tong! Didn't your database record my bioenergy waveform? I was just joking with that young man to test his strength! It's part of my mission! What did I do wrong?"
"We haven't seen each other in two years, Ling Tong! How could you forget your important comrade?"
"If I hadn't helped you carry the nuclear bomb to blow up that commander-level Blade Beast's lair, would you have escaped? Besides, our team list was sent out! You owe me for emotional damages!"
Ling Tong replied calmly, "It was just a stress response. I detected a surge of bioenergy approaching quickly. Don't forget the nature of this mission: psychic energy is out of control."
"Fine, fine! I'm a psychic, so it's all my fault!"
The somewhat sharp-faced psychic uncle complained loudly, then frowned at Wang Jixuan.
Wang Jixuan tried to relax and smiled at the uncle.
The latter extended his right hand:
"Hello, I'm Zheng Shiduo, a C-level psychic. I'm here to investigate the psychic violations at Fortress 76! Don't worry, the two psychics you took down aren't on my side. I work for the Black Bear Special Forces in the Central Basin War Zone, and 80% of us are military personnel. The situation here is a bit complicated; they always like to cross-lead us."
"Hello."
Wang Jixuan shook hands with him lightly.
Neither of them tested each other; Wang Daolong was trying hard to keep his cool.
Then Wang Jixuan took a step back and smiled, "You two, I'm going to meet a friend."
Ling Tong looked at the girl approaching and softly asked, "Are you... on a blind date?"
"Not exactly a blind date, just a casual meeting," Wang Jixuan explained briefly, "Introduced by Captain Zhou."
Ling Tong elegantly sat down, picked up a novel, and crossed her long legs again. She looked at the book and said softly:
"You can treat what just happened as a rehearsal. Just replicate it, and the effect will be great."
Zheng Shiduo seemed to understand something, exclaiming "Wow!" as his small eyes sparkled with wisdom.
Wang Jixuan smiled and walked toward the girl, signaling her to chat a bit further away, also to distance himself from the psychic.
He could still hear Zheng Shiduo's teasing.
"Hey, Ling Tong, you've grown up! Hahaha! No wonder your reaction was so intense earlier; it turns out your mindset has shifted!"
"Captain Zheng, it's been two years, and you're getting more talkative."
"This young man is quite handsome, and his figure is great! My mission is not only to investigate the psychic violations at Fortress 76 but also to interact with him and study where his power comes from. Why not sacrifice a bit for my mission and get closer to him?"
"A gentleman in his forties should have learned to keep his mouth shut at the right times."
"Hahahaha! Are you blushing? Hahahaha!"
"Level One Destruction Laser Cannon, prepare."
"Whoa! Just kidding! You're a candidate for the terrifying mech pilot! Everything you have is for human civilization! Who needs love? We don't care for that!"
"Prepare to disarm."
"How did the war zone send you over? Do they want to blow up Fortress 76 and rebuild it? Shouldn't we evacuate here in advance?"
Zheng Shiduo's grumbling gradually faded.
At the entrance of the security office, Zhou Zhengde hurried over with a few young security team members.
Wang Jixuan looked at the pretty girl beside him.
She raised her hand to tuck a strand of hair behind her ear and quietly asked, "Hello, Captain, nice to meet you..."
"Um, we might not be a good match. I mean, in terms of personality."
Wang Jixuan said seriously:
"I have some things to take care of. How about...?"
The girl paused for a moment, then quickly said, "Okay, we'll talk another time. Let's leave it at that for today. Goodbye!"
She turned and hurried toward the nearest corridor, her high heels clicking rapidly.
Clearly, her stomach still wasn't feeling well.
Wang Jixuan sighed in relief.
Though the process had a bit of a hiccup, he successfully declined the girl's kindness.
His mind was calm, and his heart was steady.
However, there was a powerful psychic in this investigation team... Aren't psychics all created by the Thirteen Institutes? Can they really be trusted?
Wang Daolong pondered his strategy with some worry.
...
Half an hour later.
In the conference room of the Thirteenth Layer Security Office.
Zhou Zhengde sat at the head of the table, sorting through documents, while his subordinates busily worked.
Lin Bo placed copies of the documents in front of the other six attendees, Lin Xiong filled seven cups with steaming hot water, and Lin Yong adjusted a projector that hadn't been used in a while.
Soon, Lin Bo, Lin Xiong, and Lin Yong left the conference room, standing in a line outside to prevent anyone from approaching.
Zhou Zhengde stood up and saluted.
Everyone except Wang Jixuan stood up simultaneously and saluted back.
Wang Jixuan quickly followed suit.
"Hello everyone, I'm Zhou Zhengde, the captain of the Thirteenth Layer Security Team at Fortress 76. I announce that the 'Incident 1023' investigation team is officially formed!"
Zheng Shiduo and the other three in military uniforms applauded together.
"Please take your seats!"
Zhou Zhengde said seriously:
"Before we officially start the meeting, let's introduce ourselves... This is Mu Liang, the deputy team leader of the security patrol on the Thirteenth Layer. He knows almost everything about the lower city, as I sent him down to carry out tasks."
He covered for Wang Jixuan's previous identity of 'Zhou Tiantian.'
Wang Jixuan took the initiative to say, "I'm quite familiar with the terrain of the lower city."
Zhou Zhengde nodded and looked at the girl with a ponytail and mechanical arm on his left. "Ling Tong," she introduced softly, "from the Ninth Mech Brigade on the eastern front of the Central War Zone, holding the rank of Major."
Zheng Shiduo raised his hand, adding, "Let me add something, Ling Tong's combat ability is very strong. Don't be fooled by her youth; she was already on the battlefield at fourteen. If you encounter any danger later, just shout 'Sister Tong, save me,' and she will pull you out of a horde of Blade Beasts. I've tried it myself."
Everyone smiled, looking at Ling Tong with respect.
Zhou Zhengde added, "Major Ling Tong is a candidate for the new generation of terrifying mech pilots and is the leader and commander of this investigation team. We all need to follow her orders from now on... Captain Zheng, it's your turn."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
"Alright! Hello everyone, my name is Zheng Shiduo. It's not that I have too many important matters, but it's Zheng Shiduo."
Wang Jixuan couldn't help but scratch his brow.
Zheng Shiduo cleared his throat, making faces at everyone, and cheerfully said:
"I'm a C-level psychic. We psychics are divided into four main types: telekinetic psychics, body-enhancing psychics, mutated psychics, and then there's me, the balanced psychic. I have some abilities in all areas, but none are particularly outstanding. Overall combat power is still decent.
"This time, I was assigned by the command center of the Central Basin War Zone and Professor Zhuang to help investigate the psychic violations at Fortress 76.
"Don't doubt my loyalty to the military; I've participated in over 120 battles against Blade Beasts, carrying out assassination missions 19 times, and I've worked with Major Ling Tong three times.
"Professor Zhuang is in the hospital because of a phone call from Captain Zhou. Right now, his left 'egg' is in the iron grip of Commander D5, and it could be crushed at any moment. So, I'm here to save... Professor Zhuang's 'egg' and prevent him from having to deal with metal slug at his age."
The three elite military officers beside him instinctively raised their hands to their foreheads.
Ling Tong frowned, saying, "Can you change your habit of thinking you're funny?"
"I can't help it; we psychics have some mental issues one way or another."
Zheng Shiduo pointed to his head and then looked at Wang Jixuan.
He continued, "We have another psychic here, but I won't say who... I also have another task, which is to observe this suddenly emerging psychic at Professor Zhuang's request. If everyone gets along well, I need some blood or bodily fluid to take back. That little task will be considered complete."
Wang Jixuan slightly pursed his lips.
Zhou Zhengde said, "Alright, Captain Zheng, you've introduced enough. Next are these three..."
Two men and one woman, all elite officers, introduced themselves.
They were all temporary officers from the front lines, battle-hardened, and had excellent administrative skills.
Then Zhou Zhengde looked at Ling Tong.
Ling Tong nodded, stood up, and walked to the end of the conference table. She lightly slid her fingers over the cross, and the projector was controlled by her mechanical arm, automatically transmitting data, creating a 3D projection in the middle of the table.
Images appeared before everyone.
Burning wooden houses, black helmets and combat suits jumping in the dark, footage from the Black Fire Gang's facilities, An Qi with her upper body blown off by a sniper rifle, and Minister Kong Nu of the fortress's biological department, among others.
Ling Tong quickly said:
"I have three tasks at Fortress 76,
"First, take a break. During high-intensity battles on the front lines, I experienced some mental disturbances from the Blade Beasts. I will rest and help guard the outer expansion area here.
"Second, eliminate the Thirteen Institutes staff threatening Captain Zhou and his family without killing too many psychics, and remove Kong Nu and his influence.
"Third, confirm whether the Black Storm poses a threat to the fortress.
"Now the third task has been completed, with Captain Zhou as a guarantor."
Half of the photos in the projector disappeared, removing the part about the Black Storm.
Wang Jixuan didn't feel relieved or offended; perhaps it was because of Ling Tong's very calm tone.
Ling Tong continued, "I will carry out the first task slowly, aiming to complete my recovery and return to the front lines as soon as possible. I will resolve the second task within 24 hours. We must adhere to one principle: compliant combat."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
Ling Tong added, "I'll handle the fighting; you all make the combat reports compliant, understood?"
Zheng Shiduo immediately jumped up, standing straight, and shouted, "Understood!"
The other three elite soldiers stood up in response, "Understood!"
"Captain Zhou, please wait in the back."
Ling Tong said:
"I will first go to the lower city for investigation, confirming three things, and then depending on the situation, pressure Kong Nu or directly attack the Third Layer Psychic's Home to eliminate the out-of-control psychics.
"Captain Zheng, given your identity as a psychic, you need to hand over all communication devices, now."
"Alright," Zheng Shiduo quickly took out a watch, a text exchange device, and an earring.
Ling Tong watched him quietly.
Zheng Shiduo spread his hands, took a deep breath, and peeled off two adhesive patches from under his armpits.
Wang Jixuan frowned at the sight.
"I detected another signal source on you," Ling Tong said. "Your evasion and hesitation make me feel your intentions aren't pure, which could endanger your life, psychic."
"This is embarrassing! I have privacy too! Really!"
Zheng Shiduo gritted his teeth, mumbling, then, under everyone's gaze, reached into his waistband at the back.
Pop!
A crystal anal plug was placed on the table by the uncle, who looked like a skinny monkey, with a red face.
Everyone instinctively took a couple of steps back, and the expressions of the three elite officers were filled with shock.
Wang Jixuan almost threw a bone nail at him.
The Infinite Heaven Lord.
Having been to the perverted area of the Joy City, he understood immediately!
Ling Tong's beautiful face twitched slightly, "Alright, prepare for the investigation of the lower city. Captain Zhou, I need Team Leader Mu Liang to be my guide."
"No problem," Wang Jixuan replied.
"Um," Zhou Zhengde raised his hand, "Can I join? I want to do some reconnaissance or something."
Ling Tong replied calmly, "I acknowledge your grandfather's contributions to human civilization, but I don't need a burden that I have to take care of."
Zhou Zhengde hurriedly said, "I'm great with a gun! I'm also a soldier!"
"I can protect him," Wang Jixuan said, "And his going to the lower city is meaningful, not necessarily in a combat sense."
Ling Tong thought for a moment, "Okay, let's prepare to move."
Zhou Zhengde jumped up excitedly, "When are we going?"
Zheng Shiduo glared at Wang Jixuan.
Wait, is Ling Tong actually changing her mind?
Ling Tong raised three fingers that looked like art pieces.
"Only three hours?" Zhou Zhengde quickly said, "Then I need to hurry and prepare!"
The three fingers came down one by one.
"Action begins."
(End of Chapter)