Chapter 22 Only I in the Whole World Knows

The tactical level practitioner from Shen City Security Administration, Li Yuanhong, was not injured after being forcibly injected by a criminal.

It was just a temporary rigidity of his body, which had already recovered by the time he was taken to the hospital.

After interrogating the criminal Zhan Yuchao, they confirmed that Zhan Yuchao's reason for rescuing him was to gain another "accomplice".

The injection was merely to prevent him from escaping—criminals trust criminals even less.

"This case has become a bit troublesome."

In the conference room, Luo Xingyi spoke with a serious expression, "Zhan Yuchao doesn't know where his real accomplices are, nor does he know who they are or what they plan to do. However, what we can foresee is that they will definitely pose a threat to the safety of our city."

The captured Zhan Yuchao had been invited to prepare for a major heist.

So, he originally did have accomplices. But for some reason, his original accomplices did not disclose more useful information to him.

"Can we be sure that what Zhan Yuchao says is true?"

Li Yuanhong asked with a frown, as he did not participate in the interrogation, which was not his expertise.

"It's pretty much certain, we even used a lie detector. The superpower users capable of psychic lie detection will arrive this afternoon and can confirm it a second time," Luo Xingyi said, his expression growing even grimmer.

"He says his accomplice contacted him through the Secret Network. Our informant in the Secret Network did find the post about this invitation, but it's now in a locked status, so we can't learn anything more."

Hearing the word 'Secret Network', Li Yuanhong became a bit irritated.

"Seven years, huh? This damn Secret Network has existed for seven years. Why haven't they sorted it out yet, what the heck are those people above doing every day?"

He thought about this operation and Ji Tianqi who had left a strong impression, speaking in a complaining tone.

"Ji Tianqi has been in the psychiatric hospital for almost seven years, right? His mental illness has almost been cured and he can be discharged, but we can't even handle a Secret Network, it's really…"

"Enough, keep it down. The Secret Network might involve a Mythical Level superpower user, you know that, right? That's the most powerful type, very hard to deal with," Luo Xingyi interrupted Li Yuanhong, frowning.

Although Luo Xingyi deeply despised this 'mental network' full of filth, he was even more aware that many problems can't just be solved by giving your all.

"Let's get back on topic." Luo Xingyi looked seriously into Li Yuanhong's eyes, "What I mean is, let's not ask for strong backup for now."

"Eh?" Li Yuanhong was startled. "Captain, you're really overestimating me here, I really can't handle it."

"You're thinking too much, I don't hold you in such high regard."

"That's good."

Li Yuanhong relaxed a bit and nodded, then felt something was off—Is it really a good thing that the captain doesn't think highly of me? That's not right… not thinking highly of me doesn't mean looking down on me. Still not right…

"You mean, Ji Tianqi?" Li Yuanhong quickly reacted without dwelling on the dissonance in his thoughts, his brows furrowed.

"Captain, I don't think Ji Tianqi is better than me, and besides, they are all secretive over there. Ji Tianqi clearly has a cloning superpower, yet they didn't inform us. Collaborating like this can easily lead to trouble."

"It is Ji Tianqi, but not entirely," Luo Xingyi said ambiguously, not commenting on Li Yuanhong's 'strong-weak' statement, and reminded him, "Ji Tianqi is just Patient No.9 over there."

"Oh…"

Li Yuanhong elongated the sound, his expression conveying a sudden realization.

"Captain, I understand what you mean, but, they really are psychiatric patients."

"If they can be discharged, then it's not a problem, even if it's just a temporary discharge like Ji Tianqi's," Luo Xingyi said with a somewhat cunning smile.

"If it causes trouble…"

"That will be the Abnormal Human Research Center's problem," Luo Xingyi said cunningly, "Because, they are the ones allowing the discharges."

"Smart! That's really smart!"

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Bai Xiuchu received a formal request from Shen City Security Administration for Ji Tianqi to be always ready to respond to emergencies as needed.

She was very pleased.

Such collaboration had multiple benefits.

On one hand, it would satisfy Ji Tianqi's need to practice the Orchid Acupoint Skill. On another, it would allow Ji Tianqi multiple, long-term discharges.

Another potential benefit, which for now was just speculation—Ji Tianqi acquiring the Orchid Acupoint Skill because he thought his abilities were insufficient, thought he was not strong enough.

So, if Ji Tianqi again felt inadequate when facing criminals...

[I really want to invite a strategic level existence to let Ji Tianqi experience some pressure. But no, haste makes waste, perhaps, let that War Level woman come help?]

While Bai Xiuchu was distracted by various thoughts, she heard a voice that brought anticipation.

"I'm back!"

When Ji Tianqi shouted, everyone could see his eyes clear up again, and they could also feel his joy.

According to the previous agreement, Bai Xiuchu, as the Guardian, was the first to step forward.

"Captain, have you mastered the Orchid Acupoint Skill?"

"Yes, I have mastered it. Not only the Orchid Acupoint Skill, but also the Orchid Unsealing Hand, the Remote Acupoint Technique, and Lightfootedness called Stepping without Trace."

[It had only been three and a half days, or rather, in Ji Tianqi's fantasy, he had already spent over a month in the otherworldly realm.]—People thought to themselves.

"Is it possible to learn so many martial arts in just over a month?" Bai Xiuchu asked with a curious baby expression.

Ji Tianqi confidently began to explain.

"The current me has already changed beyond recognition. With robust inner strength, learning any martial arts becomes much easier. Besides, the Nine Yang Skill that I mastered has the effect of Yijin Marrow Cleansing which greatly enhanced my martial arts aptitude, upgrading me from a Lower-class Horse to an Upper-class Horse.

Plus, with Waiter Two's dedicated guidance, naturally, my training speed is very fast."

Bai Xiuchu picked up on a key point: "Lower-class Horse, Upper-class Horse?"

"Yes, Da Xuan has five levels of martial arts aptitude: Lower-class Horse, Mid-class Horse, Upper-class Horse, Thousand-mile Horse, and Heavenly Horse."

"You're only an Upper-class Horse?"

"Yeah, after all, my foundation was too weak. Also, I haven't been practicing the Nine Yang Skill for long. If I could master the Nine Yang Skill to the highest realm, maybe I could reach the aptitude of a Thousand-mile Horse."

"So, in the otherworldly realm, are there any martial arts or mystical elixirs that could enhance your martial arts aptitude?"

Upon hearing this question, Cong Wen, Wu Ya, and others lit up, showing a sense of eagerness.

"Let me think about it."

Ji Tianqi pondered for a moment and then slowly spoke up.

"In terms of martial arts, because I practiced the Nine Yang Skill, not many others would be effective, but Yijin Energy and Sutra of Marrow Cleansing are some of the more famous ones, and they are located in Tianzhou."

[Yijin Energy? Sutra of Marrow Cleansing?]

Cong Wen glanced at the notebook Wu Ya was holding next to him and saw a note that read just as he expected—build a Scripture Pavilion set!

"As for mystical elixirs, there are too many, like Heavenly Mountain Snow Lotus, Ten-thousand-year-old stalactite, Great Rejuvenation Pill, Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill..."

Cong Wen listened to Ji Tianqi's voice and looked at Wu Ya's notebook, which now had more words added—go to Heaven Mountain, visit Gui City's Seven Star Rock, Yongfu Rock, build an Alchemy Room set...

After listing a bunch of items, Ji Tianqi suddenly changed tact.

"However, these items are hard to come by, highly difficult to obtain, and could easily ignite conflict. For instance, items like Dragon Essence, Phoenix Blood—every time they appear, thousands of lives are lost, including many who are far stronger than me."

[Dragon Essence? Phoenix Blood?]

Wu Ya stopped writing, genuinely unsure of how to arrange props for these items.

Luckily for Ji Tianqi, he didn't crave these things. He excitedly asked, "My martial arts are mastered, do we have any field missions?"

It was then that Cong Wen spoke.

"There are missions, but we advise that you first undergo specialized training. We've assembled a highly professional team of instructors for you, including training related to firearms."

"Firearms?"

Ji Tianqi's eyes brightened up, almost shining.

"That's fantastic! Any training involving sniper rifles?"

"Sniper rifles?" Cong Wen thought of a certain plan Wu Ya had made and asked, "Are you planning to go after Niu Chunqiu?"

"Yes, I've promised You Yazi and Wang Xinghe to pursue Niu Chunqiu. When it comes to being a person, one must stick to their promises and do as they say," Ji Tianqi stated seriously, his expression slightly awkward.

"If there isn't a sniper rifle and I end up fighting him, it would be like you guys feared before. My projection, in our world, might cause a bit of a stir."

"???"

The image of Ji Tianqi going berserk in the real world popped into everyone's minds. Although they had been worried about this before, the thought still sent chills down their spines.

Yet since this statement came from the usually calm Ji Tianqi, they felt there was some truth in Bai Xiuchu's earlier words—that whether Ji Tianqi is normal or not, he seems normal enough.

"Of course, we do!"

Cong Wen loudly confirmed this, then, with expectant eyes, looked at the excited Ji Tianqi and asked.

"I just wonder if it would be convenient for you to demonstrate the Orchid Acupoint Skill?"

Ji Tianqi slightly raised his eyebrows, hesitatingly said, "I don't mind, but we need a target."

Though he spoke hesitantly, everyone could clearly see his fingers twitching involuntarily, even dragging out traces of afterimages.

It looked as if he had dozens of fingers.

"I'll volunteer!" Wu Ya stepped forward excitedly.

"I can do it too." As Ji Tianqi's guardian, Bai Xiuchu was equally insistent.

"Me, me, me." Cong Wen took a step forward. "Please start with me."

The others were also eager, including the four necessary security personnel present.

Ji Tianqi saw everyone's enthusiasm and laughed.

He reminded them, "In our world, I might be the only one who can unseal."

"!!!"

Everyone was taken aback as they realized what he meant, and suddenly found Ji Tianqi's smile somewhat enigmatic.