Chapter 140: Looking for Someone

[Zede’s Underground Office] This time, Professor Qian Bosen also followed to the underground area, obviously because of the ‘Principal’s’ issue. Upon learning that the Principal hadn’t imposed any punishment on Yi Chen, Qian Bosen also breathed a sigh of relief. “You’re lucky… Besides Zede, no one dares to draw a knife against the Principal. Even those sitting at the highest ranks in the Organization would show respect to Principal Desline, yet you, kid, actually thought of beheading her.” Zede, on the side, added, “Not just that, looking at the way he held the gun, he even wanted to blow Desline into two pieces.” “Was it that serious?” Yi Chen was frightened into sweating bullets after learning about his unconscious actions, never having thought that his conscious behavior in the Orphanage would reflect directly into reality. Thinking about his dangerous moves and the Principal’s ‘care’ shown at that time, Yi Chen’s awe for the Principal transformed into a sort of fondness. “Speaking of which, the Principal is actually pretty nice. Not only did she not pursue the matter, she even pointed out a growth path for me in ‘Sensing’.” Hearing this, Zede’s expression immediately turned sour. “That might be limited to you only, that old woman is not what you’d call a good person. When she was originally hunting me down, she used every ruthless tactic available and wouldn’t stop even after capturing me. Even before I had committed any offense, she enjoyed targeting me! I remember one meeting where she came over without a word and gave me a smack that almost split my skull open.” Qian Bosen shot a sideways glance, “Zede, that was because you took off your shoes during the meeting and put your soles on the conference table, even starting to pick at your feet right in front of the Principal and many other professors.” “Didn’t I explain it at the time? I was working on a human body project during that period, and I personally tried it out. During the meeting, my toe nerves got all tangled up and pulled on my secondary nerves, constantly sending distress signals to my brain, making it unbearable. That’s why I put my feet on the table, to adjust the nerves in my toes on the spot.” Zede grew more anxious as he spoke, and abruptly tore off his big toe, biting it in half with his teeth and pulling out the complex nerves inside to re-explain the situation to Qian Bosen. Seeing the situation getting out of hand, Yi Chen quickly changed the subject: “Speaking of which, what kind of person is Ludwig Reagan, are the teachers familiar with him?” “Don’t know him… Just hearing the name doesn’t spark much interest.” Zede responded while reattaching his toe. However, Qian Bosen was very familiar with the name, “Reagan, isn’t he the gentleman who arrived at Zion nine months prior to you and enrolled in school? Like you, William, he is a ‘Purple Letter’ selectee.” “A Purple… eccentric gentleman?” “This person is very special; it seems he came to Zion with a strong personal purpose. Initially, he refused to establish a mentor relationship with any professor. I paid attention to him for a while but did not make further contact. Later, for some reason, he caught the attention of Principal Desline and was even personally nurtured by her. ????ＡŊ????ВƐś Then, a few months later, Reagan chose to drop out and found a comfortable job at the Power Station.” “Personal drawbacks?” “Not necessarily, there could be other reasons. Since it’s guidance given by the Principal, go and meet this person, maybe it really will help improve your Sensing. By the way, William, are you trying to raise your Physique, Intelligence, and Sensing Attributes to their limits?” “I’ll give it a try, if I really get all three Attributes to their limits, can I break through all at once?” Qian Bosen, however, shook his head, directly dismissing the idea: “A Triple Breakthrough is basically impossible for a simple reason; any basic attribute looking to break through the ‘Limit Barrier’ needs a corresponding ‘Relic’. The umbilical cord you obtained is already a rare ‘Dual Attribute Relic’. To have all three attributes break through at once, you would need to have a matching ‘Three Attribute Relic’. If you search through the whole of Zion City, pulling up gentlemen’s breakthrough records for the last fifty years, you’ll find not a single ‘Three Attribute Relic’. Such relics can no longer be described as rare.” “Then, is it possible to break through two first, then come back to break through the last one?” “You have only one chance at an Extreme Breakthrough; you need to make your choice carefully. “My suggestion is still to focus on Physique and Intelligence, and treat Sensing as a kind of extracurricular hobby. As for the umbilical cord Relic you currently possess, I will also try to find a trade channel here, to help you exchange it for a Relic of equivalent value that is related to Physique and Intelligence.” “Alright.” “I have another meeting today, so let’s leave it at that.” No sooner had Qian Bosen left than Zede hugged Yi Chen around the neck, cheek to cheek. “Don’t listen to his nonsense, choose your own path… What does it matter if similar examples can’t be found in fifty years’ worth of data? Why can’t you become the example? At worst, it will just take a little more time. If I can apply for permission to leave, I will personally accompany you to the depths of the Grey Zone to find an opportunity.” However, Zede’s words made Yi Chen laugh outright. Sёarᴄh the Nôvel(F)ire.nёt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. “What’s so funny! I’m very serious. Is it just because of a Three Attribute Relic?” “Nothing, just thought of something happy… Thank you, Teacher! I’ll visit the Power Station and try to come back early tonight for some physical training.” “Be careful. Since you were referred by Desline, there’s a good chance she has an ulterior motive. If you die at the Power Station, I’ll definitely avenge you.” … [Power Station] Full name: Electric-Power-and-Technology-Development-Center Hidden deep within the street area, concealed by a ‘Mimicry Net’ constructed out of multiple layers of magical barriers, it appears completely identical to residential buildings from the outside. One needs to go to the corresponding location and present the relevant permit to access the interior. Newcomers to Zion City who choose a Profession related to ‘electricity’ during Letter Selection will immediately receive an invitation from the Power Station, along with extremely generous remuneration. If the Profession is unrelated to electricity, individuals who exhibit a talent for scientific research during their growth will also receive an invitation. Of course, it’s also possible to become a member through external employment tests. As long as Zion has not fallen, employees of the Power Station can enjoy a quality life, without any worries about everyday matters. When Yi Chen arrived at the street near the Power Station, more than ten gentlemen were already lined up there filling out application forms. “Excuse me, please let me through.” Yi Chen squeezed through the crowd to the front, and looked at a worker whose left arm had been replaced with a prosthetic limb and who wore mechanical, spring-driven spectacles. A careful observation would reveal the flow of electric currents inside the prosthetic limb. Without further ado, he showed the Principal’s business card. “I’d like to see Ludwig Reagan.” The worker took the card and upon seeing the name, his eyes widened immediately. “I’m terribly sorry, Reagan is on leave today, he didn’t come to work at the Power Station… If you’re in a hurry, you can find him here.” The worker was extremely enthusiastic in assisting, even pulling out a deeply hidden staff registration form to confirm Reagan’s residence. “Alright, thank you.” When Yi Chen arrived at the corresponding apartment building, he quickly found the special apartment number – [000] recorded in the register, which corresponded to a completely unlit and damp underground low-rent apartment. Intending to knock, he found the door was not even locked, Yi Chen felt something was amiss and stealthily slipped inside, treading lightly. Circling the messy living room, he pushed open the slightly ajar bedroom door, to find a young man with a round, protruding belly deep asleep on the bed, still holding a novel titled “Neurological Chronicles” in his hands. On the bedside table were pure metal crafted figurines of young girls, apparently all handcrafted by him. Although these figurines wore different clothes and poses, their facial features were almost identical.