Twisted Dreams-Chapter 69 - 41: Extraordinary Breeding Program

Cao Yi breathed a sigh of relief.

For some reason, the image of Li Yang kept surfacing in his mind.

He always felt that Li Yang was not ordinary,

He even thought Li Yang could already influence the internal affairs of the Security Bureau.

Fortunately, it was just his paranoia.

The security secretary continued:

"You also know, South Sea is very special, the city values the economy more.

Sometimes the methods of these big shots are more effective than official constraints."

Using the power of the Security Bureau to clean up marketing accounts isn’t an issue either.

If Zhu Dajun and the Security Bureau join forces, the efficiency will be very high.

It wouldn’t take half a day to end this farce.

Cao Yi nodded and asked:

"Didn’t we discover little pills at Golden Splendor KTV last night?

That strange person attacked the sheriff for the little pills.

Have the components of the little pills been analyzed?"

The security secretary shook his head:

"Our technology hasn’t identified them yet; what we can confirm for now is that it’s not a prohibited hallucinogen.

I believe with the ability of the Technology Department, they will analyze it eventually, it just takes a bit longer."

The security secretary suggested:

"Director, Professor Kong Qianqiu is still in the South Sea.

Why not ask him to help figure out what the ingredients in those pills are?"

Cao Yi shook his head and said:

"The old gentleman just recovered from a serious illness, let him maintain a peaceful old age.

The troubles of our generation shouldn’t trouble the older generation."

Cao Yi respected Kong Qianqiu greatly.

Yesterday, Diao Haifan, who spread false rumors about Mr. Kong, was diagnosed with severe mental illness and has been confined to a mental hospital.

Interestingly, Cao Yi’s judgment told him that Diao Haifan was definitely not mentally ill.

So why did the hospital make such a diagnosis?

Cao Yi felt a headache coming on.

Is someone up top trying to mess with him?

Although being the Director of the South Sea Public Security Bureau seems like a fat job, the waters here are too deep.

Seek help from the Imperial Capital?

Forget it, South Sea isn’t like other cities.

The newly-appointed Director of the South Sea Public Security Bureau asking the Imperial Capital for help? That’s losing face.

Cao Yi waved his hand, signaling the secretary to leave.

He received an email on his computer from Liu Ziqian, the Director of the North District Security Office.

Concerning the strange person attacking the sheriff in the North District, he should have reported in person.

Cao Yi, however, found it bothersome and decided not to have him come.

Cao Yi opened the email.

In essence, Liu Ziqian was inquiring whether the "Large Feline Animal Murder Case," the "Bird Riot Incident," and the "Strange Person Attacking Sheriff Incident" could be treated as connected cases.

Cao Yi let out a mocking laugh:

"How did Liu Ziqian become the director?"

The "Strange Person Attacking Sheriff Incident" and the previous two incidents were definitely not committed by the same person.

The judgment method was straightforward.

Hardly anyone knew about the "Large Feline Animal Murder Case"; the public thought it was an ordinary murder.

The "Bird Riot Incident" had somewhat higher visibility online because it involved no bloodshed, yet it was merely a flash-in-the-pan topic.

These two incidents were only hot gossip within the Security Bureau.

The "Strange Person Attacking Sheriff Incident" was different.

It only took a night to become widely known, causing internal outrage in the Security Bureau and upper management to be furious. This was clearly a provocation to the Security Bureau.

Cao Yi shook his head:

"What’s the point of doing this?

Are they trying to tell me there are two different mysterious organizations in South Sea?

Are these two organizations currently in conflict?

Is the plan to provoke the Security Bureau’s animosity towards the masterminds behind the first two incidents?"

From Cao Yi’s perspective, this was really a clumsy tactic.

A faint smile appeared on Cao Yi’s lips:

"Targeting something with a purpose makes it easier to grab its tail.

So, there are two mysterious groups in South Sea.

Tsk tsk tsk, if we can root out these two gangs, it will be a great merit!"

Cao Yi further dismissed the idea of seeking help from the Imperial Capital Bureau.

An outstanding old criminal investigator isn’t afraid of adversaries causing trouble, only afraid they hide like turtles.

"Let’s resolve the public opinion issue first; being a sheriff isn’t easy."

Cao Yi picked up the phone and dialed a number.

Zhu Dajun’s deep voice sounded: "Who is it?"

Cao Yi was an easygoing person; he had collaborated with underground big shots multiple times before.

Cao Yi leaned back in his office chair and said:

"This is Cao Yi, let’s meet."

His tone was authoritative, with a command that couldn’t be refused.

...

South Sea, top floor of the Demon Club.

In the chairman’s office, Li Yang leaned against the back of his chair, gazing at the night view of South Sea through the floor-to-ceiling window.

Zhu Dajun knelt on the ground behind Li Yang, reporting about Cao Yi coming to see him.

Li Yang remained silent for a long time, seemingly lost in thought.

Unable to resist, Zhu Dajun asked:

"Master, was the tumultuous news online about the strange person attacking the sheriff the work of demons?

Should we assist in halting the marketing accounts’ actions?"

Li Yang fell deep into thought.

Is the God Creation Organization making a move against him?

Ha, how foolish a tactic.

I just wonder if Cao Yi can see through it.

Li Yang’s hoarse voice sounded:

"That wasn’t the work of demons, just cooperate with him."

Zhu Dajun’s body shuddered at the remarks.

No wonder, if it had been the work of demons, the Cleaner would have come to erase the demon traces!

On his lowered face, his eyes flashed with astonishment, ambition, and excitement.

If it wasn’t the demons, it means other Extraordinary Creatures have appeared!

With the appearance of the Death God, other Extraordinary Creatures have emerged, could it be...?

Is the Spiritual Energy Revival, as rumored online, really beginning!

Zhu Dajun felt the overwhelming tide of the era rushing upon them; the era of the Extraordinary is upon us!

And Zhu Dajun, not only possessing considerable resources in the mundane world but also backed by the gigantic Demon Club, had himself even become a demon!

Filled with excitement and trembling, Zhu Dajun resembled a merchant standing at the edge of opportunity!

Staring at the back of the chair occupied by Li Yang, Zhu Dajun summoned the courage to ask:

"Master, is the Spiritual Energy Revival... really about to begin?"

Li Yang’s eyes narrowed slightly.

Spiritual Energy Revival?

The notion of a Spiritual Energy Revival had become a hot topic in just one day.

In truth, most people still thought it was just a gimmick.

If a Spiritual Energy Revival were real, that would be nice.

No, it should be said that if demon resurgence were real, that would be nice.

The more demons there are, the stronger the Death God becomes.

Once reaching Tier Three, advancing to Tier Four requires a substantial amount of Spiritual Power.

With the current Spiritual Power shared by these demons, who knows how long it might take for him to advance.

If... the whole world could become demons, then how fast would his Spiritual Power grow?

In just a few years, he could ascend to godhood?

Unfortunately, that’s impossible.

There simply aren’t that many Desire Potions in the world.

Suddenly, a spark of inspiration flicked across Li Yang’s mind.

No need for the whole world to become demons.

If some people possess a very weak Demon Power, they could still supply him with Spiritual Power.

They don’t need to be strong, their combat power can be negligible compared to real demon members.

But they could cultivate Spiritual Power and share it with him.

Like, a group of Extraordinary beings he’s cultivating.

As for how to implement this, it’s very challenging.

Cultivating Extraordinaries, letting ordinary people gain faint Demon Power isn’t as simple as having them drink a tiny bit of the Desire Potion.

First:

Never let the "cultivated Extraordinaries" know about the Desire Potion, the Demon Club, or his own existence.

Second:

Using a drop of the Desire Potion to create one "cultivated" being is a bit wasteful.

He needed to find a method to dilute the Desire Potion.

It needs to be diluted to the point where "the cultivated ones" don’t show demon characteristics, only possessing faint combat power but can cultivate Spiritual Power.

A mischievous curve appeared at the corner of Li Yang’s mouth.

He had an idea, possibly feasible, but it needed much trial and error.

Facing Zhu Dajun’s question, Li Yang spoke slowly:

"Dajun, do you remember the tree I mentioned at the meeting?"

Zhu Dajun was taken aback.

The one tree that defied fate?

Zhu Dajun responded:

"Master, Xiaojun remembers."

Li Yang continued:

"Knowing what you shouldn’t, that’s defying fate."

Zhu Dajun looked on in horror at Li Yang’s back, feeling a chill in his heart.

...............

PS: The setup is finally complete.

Now the main story begins.

The Era of the Extraordinary for the Demon Club is about to arrive!