After finishing her usual morning routine, Yan Qi got ready and hurried downstairs to the living room.
After breakfast, while both her parents were present, Yan Qi quickly brought up her wish to visit the Fengfeng City Special Affairs Bureau.
Learning that Yan Qi wanted to go to the Fengfeng City Special Affairs Bureau today, her parents, Yan Zhenyi and Li Caifeng, who knew she had just returned from there yesterday, couldn’t hide their surprised expressions.
After a moment to process this, they exchanged a glance and promptly asked their youngest daughter, Yan Qi, why she wanted to go to the Bureau again today.
Understanding her parents’ confusion, and knowing she wouldn’t be allowed to leave the house without a clear explanation, Yan Qi quickly explained herself. She said that because she had diligently practiced her cultivation the previous night, her power as a superhuman had advanced remarkably. Therefore, to accurately gauge her current progress, she requested to go to the Fengfeng City Special Affairs Bureau, as it was the only place equipped with the high-end instruments capable of measuring a superhuman’s specific power level at this stage.
Hearing Yan Qi’s explanation, Yan Zhenyi and Li Caifeng’s faces immediately showed expressions of understanding. After briefly discussing it between themselves, and knowing that Yan Qi was now a highly capable superhuman who wouldn’t face significant danger traveling alone, they agreed to her request. However, they insisted she must return home before dinner.
Understanding their concern was well-intentioned, Yan Qi naturally didn’t refuse their condition and agreed directly.
With her parents’ permission secured, Yan Qi soon left home and headed for the Fengfeng City Special Affairs Bureau, which was about a ten-minute drive away.
Arriving by bus near the Bureau, Yan Qi, dressed very simply and not nearly as conspicuously as the day before, didn’t pay much attention to the streets or passersby. Instead, she walked straight towards her destination.
Reaching the main entrance of the Bureau, Yan Qi quickly spotted a familiar face standing there. Guessing that Bai Yuling had probably received a call from her mother and arranged for this person to meet her, Yan Qi walked over without hesitation and greeted the acquaintance.
“Hello, Sister Shen! It’s been a while, you’ve become even more beautiful.”
Hearing Yan Qi’s compliment, Shen An’an, who had just seen her yesterday, immediately looked over, her face brightening with a happy expression. “Xiao Qi, you’re here! But we saw each other just yesterday. How could I possibly have become more beautiful in just one night?”
“But I really do think you’ve become much more beautiful than yesterday, Sister Shen,” Yan Qi replied, deliberately studying Shen An’an closely after hearing her response.
At this, Shen An’an couldn’t help but let out a light laugh. She bent down and gently booped Yan Qi’s small nose. “You’re such a smooth talker, little girl. Good thing you’re a girl yourself, otherwise who knows how many girls you’d end up charming and breaking hearts.”
Hearing Shen An’an’s words and feeling the gentle tap on her nose, Yan Qi retorted with a hint of defiance, “Even if I am a girl, Sister Shen, how can you be so sure I don’t have my own ways of being a menace to girls?”
“Hahaha, you’re really something else. Alright now, let’s not just stand here at the entrance. Come on in with me.” Shen An’an found Yan Qi’s words amusing and didn’t take them seriously, letting out a chuckle.
After her laugh, remembering her purpose for being there, Shen An’an quickly composed her expression and stood up straight, preparing to lead Yan Qi inside the Bureau.
Hearing Shen An’an’s laughter and knowing she didn’t believe her, Yan Qi felt a tiny twinge of annoyance. But remembering that her purpose today wasn’t to argue about her ability to charm girls, she didn’t say anything more. Instead, she obediently followed behind Shen An’an into the Bureau.
“By the way, Xiao Qi,” Shen An’an said, “I heard from the Director that the reason you came to our Bureau today is because you made significant progress in your cultivation last night and wanted to test your specific power level again. Is that true?”
Recalling what Bai Yuling had mentioned earlier, Shen An’an couldn’t help but ask Yan Qi curiously.
To this, Yan Qi nodded and replied in a affirmative tone, “It’s true. I came here precisely to determine what level of superhuman my current power corresponds to.”
Hearing Yan Qi’s confirmation, Shen An’an, who had gained her own superhuman powers through absorbing a monster core—a process that could be described as a narrow escape from death—couldn’t help but show an envious expression. “I really can’t believe you obtained superhuman powers and became a superhuman through such a safe method, Xiao Qi. It’s nothing like when I became one, facing all those risks that could have easily led to failure.”
“Sister Shen, since your original method of becoming a superhuman was so dangerous, would you like to learn the method I received from Sister Daoyan to become a superhuman?” Yan Qi asked.
“Of course I’d like to!” Shen An’an replied. “After all, if there were other options, who would willingly use the most primitive method and take such great risks to become a superhuman?”
“If you feel that way, Sister Shen, would you like me to teach you the method I’ve learned right now?” Yan Qi suggested.
Hearing Yan Qi’s offer, and thinking of the multiple strict prohibitions issued by higher-ups, Shen An’an, though very tempted, was more afraid of losing her job. She quickly shook her head and declined. “Xiao Qi, the upper levels of our Bureau haven’t yet fully determined if the cultivation method created by Empress Daoyan poses any specific risks to us. So, I’m afraid for a considerable period of time, I won’t be able to accept your teachings.”
“Is that so? That’s truly a pity,” Yan Qi said. Then, as if suddenly realizing something, she added, “Speaking of which, Sister Shen, I get the feeling your Bureau is moving a bit slowly. It’s been quite a while since Sister Daoyan proposed teaching the cultivation method she created to everyone in the country, yet I haven’t seen you take any concrete action regarding it.”
Shen An’an quickly explained, “That’s because our Bureau was only established relatively recently, and there are still many urgent matters demanding our attention. I believe it won’t be long before things settle down a bit, and our superiors will definitely turn their focus to the cultivation method created by Empress Daoyan.”