Chapter 7: No One Understands the Transcendental Better Than I Do!

Chapter 7: No One Understands the Supernatural Better Than Me!

Nighttime.

"Is it really okay for you to stand on the city wall like this in the wind? Doesn't your body need another check-up? Experienced experts, state-of-the-art instruments, and the most precious medicines are all standing by," Chu Xuan said, his face full of concern.

He looked quite sincere, but Xiong Yan, familiar with Chu Xuan’s style, knew this was certainly not heartfelt; it was surely another one of his practiced masks.

"I am currently in a state of exhaustion, but as long as there is sufficient spiritual energy, this last breath of mine can be sustained, keeping me in a state of 'returning light'—a final flicker of life. In my current state, sustaining this breath for a month is no problem at all!"

"So, that’s why you came out to look at beautiful girls?" Chu Xuan asked with a fake smile.

In the capital, the place of supreme virtue, there was no shortage of beauties.

Hearing this, Xiong Yan said with a straight face, "Old Mr. Ji once said that looking at beautiful people frequently can prolong one's life."

"And what style do you prefer?" Chu Xuan adjusted his glasses and asked.

Hearing such improper words from the mouth of a straight-laced person like Chu Xuan, Xiong Yan always felt a bit unaccustomed.

Meanwhile, Chu Xuan had made a judgment based on the way Xiong Yan turned: the so-called "constant" state, while sufficiently rational and calm, was still influenced by emotions. The influence of emotion had not disappeared; it had merely been suppressed.

"Let’s talk business."

"Congratulations. From this moment on, you are the Director of the Great Xia Institute of Special Affairs. You have a three-month probationary period. During this time, as long as there are no major errors, you will be confirmed in the position after three months."

"This institute is primarily responsible for researching all supernatural matters within the country. To put it in one sentence: anything related to the supernatural, you are free to research."

"For now, we are using the name 'Institute of Special Affairs' to maintain a low profile and avoid discovery by outsiders. When it is made public in the future, it might become the 'Institute of Supernatural Affairs' or even an 'Academy'."

"In other words, from this moment on, you will have full authority over all matters regarding supernatural research. As for me, I am now the Director of the Administration of Special Affairs, responsible for supernatural management and other related aspects."

There were many beautiful girls on the plaza, but at this moment, Xiong Yan no longer had the mood for them. Instead, he stared at Chu Xuan, motionless, his heart filled with complex emotions.

After a long while, Xiong Yan let out a long breath: "Why?"

"I had assumed that even if I told them everything, I would at best be a consultant or hold a deputy position. To be made Director directly and given full authority over all supernatural research—how could I be worthy of such a trust?!"

To tell the truth, Xiong Yan's direct purpose in laying his cards on the table was very simple and pragmatic: he wanted to survive!

From yesterday to today, Xiong Yan had absorbed a total of fifteen spiritual energy crystals, large and small. It was certain that without these fifteen crystals, he would likely have breathed his last by now.

These fifteen crystals came from ten different cities.

In the next six days, Xiong Yan estimated he would need to absorb at least seventy or eighty more to keep his life hanging by a thread. Only when the first wave of the Void Realm descended would he have a chance to survive!

In just seven days, gathering nearly one hundred spiritual energy crystals to sustain his life—besides the current Great Xia, there was no other possibility!

Therefore, Xiong Yan had expected that what awaited him would likely be a consultant role, a deputy post, or some other honorary title. As for more, that could wait until the Void Realm descended.

"I can only say that the higher-ups have a very long-term vision."

"As for the reason, I can make one up for you if you want to hear it, provided that helps you accept reality faster."

"First: You are currently the person in the entire world who understands the supernatural best. No one understands the supernatural better than you, and no one understands the future better than you."

"If the spiritual tide erupts and the Void Realm truly descends, then what follows will be a genuine era of great contention, like the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. In such an era, all old rules lose their meaning!"

"What we need is reform! Reform! Reform!"

"How to deal with supernaturals, how to respond to the various changes they bring to Great Xia in the new era, and how to better adapt to this new era—no one understands this better than you!"

Xiong Yan nodded: "You're right! In the future, this really is a major problem, a problem discussed every single day!"

At this point, Xiong Yan’s speech slowed down, and Chu Xuan watched him, waiting for his words. As a reborn individual, perhaps any random sentence from Xiong Yan carried infinite value.

"In a sense, the appearance of supernaturals has destroyed the foundation of universal equality!"

At this moment, Chu Xuan adjusted his glasses with an expressionless face. As for the experts behind the cameras, they collectively began taking emergency heart medication.

Neither of them delved deeper into such a sensitive topic.

"Second: You are devoted to the country. You were even willing to take the initiative to disclose something as significant as your rebirth. You are one of our own. Furthermore, you were the deputy director of a certain supernatural research institute before your rebirth; taking on the position of director now is a perfect professional match."

"Third: For long-term considerations, this is a case of 'offering a thousand gold for a horse'..."

"Fourth..."

"And what if I mess it up?"

"That is why there is a three-month probationary period!"

"There must have been great controversy when this decision was passed, right?"

"We believe in you!"

"Then, what resources and authority do my institute and your administration have right now?"

"Our two departments have equal authority! Currently, all supernatural matters in the country are handled entirely by our two departments."

"In short, the degree of freedom is extremely high, and the authority is massive. As long as you do not commit treason, you can act at your own discretion, provided you supplement it with a report afterward."

"In terms of funding, a huge number of 'small targets' have already been transferred to our public account. We have ten thousand household registrations for the capital and Shanghai, one thousand properties within the Third Ring Road of the capital, three thousand properties in Shanghai..."

"For certain special talents, we provide direct residency, official status, benefits, and professional titles. Additionally, we can help resolve issues regarding spouse employment, children's education, and medical care..."

"Furthermore, we have the authority to conscript members from brother units or even friendly units. Even if they belong to other relevant departments, as long as we formally issue a summons, we can mobilize them at an equal or higher rank, provided they are willing."

"Additionally, a base near the capital has been vacated as our temporary base. In the Great Northwest, several more bases are already under construction."

"Furthermore..."

Regarding urging Xiong Yan to hurry up and get to work, to quickly show his real skills, or preferably to teach the supernatural arts directly, Chu Xuan didn't say a single word.

However, as item after item of extremely precious resources poured from Chu Xuan's mouth and came under Xiong Yan's command—becoming resources that the Institute of Special Affairs could directly control—Xiong Yan knew that he had to do something and produce some results!

"By the way, all spiritual energy crystals and strange objects will be jointly managed by the Institute of Special Affairs and the Administration of Special Affairs. Among them, anything that can be of help to you can be used directly!" Chu Xuan looked at Xiong Yan very seriously, his face full of sincerity.

"Since you treat me as a national treasure..."