CHAPTER 45: CHAPTER 44: AN UNEXPECTED WAY OUT

Crack—

As soon as Wu Liang uttered the words "not an Awakened," the house seemed unable to withstand Minister Long’s pressure, starting to make painful cracking sounds, with even the walls splitting into gaps.

Even He Zhan, standing at the door, couldn’t help but open his Palm Eye to resist this invisible pressure.

"Hahaha! I knew your ability didn’t come from awakening! I’m far too familiar with such invasive Spiritual Power!"

Minister Long’s hearty laughter, combined with his thin frame and handsome appearance, was somewhat incongruous; everyone felt as though they were facing a great enemy.

Because they could see the structure of the entire house beginning to distort.

Just when everyone thought Minister Long was about to act, he suddenly took out that Magic Cube from his pocket and scrambled it.

In an instant, the sense of oppression vanished completely.

He smiled and pointed the Magic Cube at Wu Ming, turning to He Zhan and Old Meng, who were already drenched in cold sweat, and said, "You two have really broadened your horizons."

"Do you know what special abilities humans currently have to resist Fierce Ghosts besides awakening?"

This statement directly stunned the two.

Special abilities other than awakening?

What is the Minister talking about? Isn’t it precisely due to Awakened Abilities that humans can resist Fierce Ghosts and restore social order? If there are other abilities, why does the world only know of the existence of Awakened?

This is simply unheard of!

Seeing the confusion in their eyes, Minister Long continued, "Actually, there’s another way to gain special abilities without awakening, and that is—symbiosis."

"Symbiosis?"

"You should all know that Fierce Ghosts actually possess a certain level of logical thinking ability, right?"

Upon saying this, Old Meng was still deep in thought.

But He Zhan nodded in acknowledgment, as an Awakened handling Fierce Ghosts at the forefront, he was naturally aware of this issue.

Just like the Puppet Ghost disguised as Liuyun infiltrating the squad before, it possessed a certain level of thinking ability, even capable of engaging in conversation with them.

"But the thoughts of Fierce Ghosts are distorted and chaotic, they cannot communicate normally; no matter how clever they seem, their ultimate aim is always to kill." He Zhan added.

This is why Fierce Ghosts, despite having thoughts, do not seek companions to form large-scale organizations.

They cannot communicate with fellow Fierce Ghosts because those aren’t their targets for slaughter.

Fierce Ghosts only possess this twisted thinking ability when slaughtering the living.

Minister Long clapped his hands upon hearing this. He is quite pleased with He Zhan, who actively protects the public on the frontline.

"That’s right. However, for every rule, there are exceptions. For instance, if a Fierce Ghost encountered a special person and chose not to kill them but instead opted for symbiosis, what would happen then?"

"That’s impossible!"

Upon hearing Minister Long’s incredible words, He Zhan immediately denied it loudly.

The only scenario he’s seen where Fierce Ghosts choose possession is when their method of killing requires possession, as was the case with the Shouyi Ghost previously.

How could it be possible for a Fierce Ghost to possess without killing the possessed object, and even choose coexistence?

"Hahaha, don’t be too quick to deny, aren’t there two such people right in front of you?" Minister Long narrowed his eyes and laughed.

"Two?"

At this point, He Zhan and Old Meng truly did not understand.

They had thought Minister Long would say Wu Ming was such a person, but never anticipated what he meant by two.

"Because I am one too."

With these words, the Magic Cube in Minister Long’s hand slowly floated into the air and opened its eyes.

A three-layer Magic Cube has nine squares on one face, fifty-four squares in total across six faces.

A total of fifty-four eyes slowly opened on each square and looked around in different directions, appearing so eerie it sent shivers down the spine.

"Allow me to introduce, this is my partner—the All-Seeing Rubik’s Cube."

After speaking, all the eyes on the Magic Cube scanned the crowd before slowly closing, returning to a scrambled, seemingly ordinary three-layer Magic Cube.

Minister Long went on to say, "There are fewer than a hundred people worldwide who are like us, people symbiotically living with Fierce Ghosts, which is why the world isn’t aware of us."

"But without exception, everyone became symbiotic with Fierce Ghosts due to accidents; the research institute is currently exploring the conditions for recognizing and symbiosis with Fierce Ghosts, although no progress has been made yet."

After finishing, he kindly looked at Wu Liang.

"So, brother Wu Ming, don’t be nervous, the government won’t harm you just because you carry a Fierce Ghost, I am your companion, after all."

This one sentence caused the other two to look over.

Being stared at by three pairs of eyes filled with various expressions, Wu Liang standing on the glass platform felt a bit awkward.

He swallowed back the lie he had nearly blurted out!

Oh my goodness, he was originally planning to lie, claiming that although he wasn’t an Awakened, he possessed a Supernatural Item that allowed him to use Special Ability, blaming the ability on the Mist Ghost’s glasses.

Unexpectedly, before he had a chance to speak, Minister Long had already increased his knowledge...

This series of enlightening words not only shocked He Zhan and others but also inadvertently offered Wu Liang a way out!

Symbiont... so there are such people in the world!

But Wu Liang knows clearly in his heart, he isn’t a Symbiont; the Fierce Ghosts under him were beaten into submission before becoming followers.

"Ahaha, so that’s how it is, I was worried the government would drag me away for dissection and research, it seems I’ve been overly cautious, apologies, apologies."

Wu Liang awkwardly spoke while rubbing the back of his head.

Since the other party inadvertently provided him with a way out, he naturally went along with it, sparing himself the trouble of fabricating lies.

Minister Long, you truly are my lucky star!

"Rest assured, we are considered a special group; if we were in neighboring Hawk Country, I’d certainly organize a parade to apply for some welfare benefits, hahaha."

Hearing the other party’s admission, Minister Long couldn’t help but tease him joyfully.

"Alright, as long as your identity is confirmed, Old Meng, take brother Wu Ming to continue filing records, then discuss the department’s rules or whatever, for now, he’ll be assigned to He Zhan’s team."

After saying this, Minister Long lightly jumped down from the console, pushed the door open, and walked out while humming a tune, looking quite cheerful.

It seems the prophecy of the serpent doesn’t apply to these two brothers; one is currently a normal person, the other a Symbiont.

No conditions of two Awakened involved, which set his mind at ease.

"Ah, it’s still somewhat regrettable; doesn’t this mean I have to continue waiting indefinitely here? Oh god! Please send someone to fight me!"

Minister Long dearly wishes for a rival capable of matching him in combat.

After all, a force capable of destroying a city—

He can do that too...