Chapter 706: Display
Yan Zheng and Zhang Hongjing were both stunned. The fact that they were Sky Level superhumans was classified information, known only to a small circle within the organization.
But this Mr. Li had seen through them at a glance. It confirmed Zhang Hongjing’s previous suspicion that Li Xiaofei was undoubtedly above Sky-Level.
"There are no others," Yan Zheng said with a bitter smile.
Since Li Xiaofei had already figured it out, there was no point in hiding the truth. He explained, "The surge in superhumans has only become frequent in the past year or so. Right now, the number of superhumans is still extremely small compared to the global population. Once the government noticed this phenomenon, it invested significant resources into research and recruitment, hoping to enlist superhumans to serve the nation. However, most high-level superhumans dislike being restricted. Sky Level superhumans especially refuse to acknowledge the authority of the government or the country. We’ve made numerous efforts to show our sincerity, but almost all of them rejected us."
Li Xiaofei nodded. As expected. When people suddenly gain supernatural powers, their egos tend to inflate. Many begin to see themselves as something beyond human, especially when they realize their abilities make them bulletproof, capable of overpowering police and even military forces. They feel more inclined to destroy order rather than uphold it. They would rather rise above the rules than continue following them.
Sun Xiaochuan was a perfect example. He was a crime lord with wealth, power, influence, and industry. Once he became a superhuman, his arrogance and recklessness escalated even further. Individuals like him, already entrenched in organized crime, posed an even greater threat to society and national stability once they acquired supernatural abilities.
"We invited you to our headquarters today because we sincerely hope that you would consider joining the Dragon Group," said Yan Zheng, finally making the offer.
He knew the chances were slim, but it was worth trying. A little rejection or humiliation was nothing for the sake of the country and the people.
To his surprise, Li Xiaofei nodded and said, "Alright, I’ll join."
"Oh, that’s really—" Yan Zheng started to respond instinctively, then abruptly realized what Li Xiaofei had just said. His eyes widened. "Wait... What? Mr. Li, you mean, you agree to join the Dragon Group?"
"Of course," Li Xiaofei chuckled and added, "And from now on, you shouldn’t call me Mr. Li anymore. You should call me Comrade."
The word comrade instantly bridged the gap between them. Everyone present felt an immediate sense of kinship toward Li Xiaofei. Comrade. It was a word that only Great Xia truly understood. It was a word that carried the weight of history, sacrifice, and an unspoken, shared red-blooded idealism.