Twisted Dreams

Security Administration, conference room.

"Please, everyone, watch this video."

The secretary to the Director of the Security Administration—Zhou Ziyi, played a video at the demonstration platform.

The video showed a scene from the Desire Trade Auction.

A foreign man with a heroic face twisted the ring on his finger, and then a ray of light shot into the body of the Celestial Race.

After that, a ghostly face appeared on the Celestial Race’s abdomen.

The ’resurrected’ Celestial Race displayed ferocious power at the auction.

A group of vampires emerged from the corner of the auction to save the scene.

Subsequent video footage became blurry, showing the chaotic condition at the scene.

Zhou Ziyi finished the video and said:

"Based on this video, we can deduce that the abnormal event at the auction is closely related to this foreign man, and he may very well be the initiator of this anomaly!

According to investigations, this man’s name is Jin, his nationality is Huaqi, and he is the CEO of the internationally renowned God Creation Group."

Cao Yi fell into deep thought.

He is a member of the Demon Club and knows more than the average person.

Even if Jin is the creator of the Evolvers, he would never cause such a big trouble at this auction.

The only possibility is that there’s someone behind Jin.

That person might have something to do with the mysterious underwater corpse.

The more Cao Yi thought about it, the colder his spine felt.

The mysterious headless underwater corpse is not a creature from Blue Star; it is an Extraordinary Creature.

The mission of the Security Administration is to protect Xia Country and handle its abnormal events.

As the director, Cao Yi has much more to consider than others.

The fact that Jin, the head of the world’s largest biotechnology company, is connected to such a monster makes Cao Yi suspicious and terrified.

This matter must be handled well, or else a minor oversight could lead to a disaster.

Cao Yi spoke up:

"The foreign man—Jin, incited an abnormal event in Xia Country, violating security and public order regulations!

I hereby announce the formation of a special task force, issuing a nationwide manhunt for Jin, and closing the borders.

We must capture the culprit and thoroughly investigate the auction’s abnormal events!"

Cao Yi adjusted to a more comfortable sitting posture and continued:

"The abnormal event at Great Black Mountain is named the Ghost Face Incident, and the special task force is named the Ghost Face Task Force.

Whale Bird will serve as the team leader, with Little White Dragon as the deputy leader.

Members of the Blue Whale Team, Divine Dragon Team, and Bird’s Nest Team will be incorporated into the task force for collaborative investigation."

Senior Administrator Whale Bird and Intermediate Administrator Little White Dragon immediately stood up, solemnly saying:

"Yes!"

Cao Yi’s expression softened a bit, revealing a smile:

"Moreover, I commend all security administrators involved in the Ghost Face Incident, awarding collective second-class merits to the Divine Dragon Team and Bird’s Nest Team.

Zhang Xiaoyi and Ye Fan, who performed outstandingly in this event, are awarded individual second-class merits."

Zhang Xiaoyi and Ye Fan were absent.

One was on Shu Mountain, and the other on Changbai Mountain.

In fact, they could hardly be considered senior administrators in the Security Administration anymore.

After He Jingguo’s death, having been personally invited and promoted by He Jingguo, the two scarcely attended meetings.

They have a bit of the spirit of Guanjiangkou’s Yang Erlang, obeying orders but not instructions.

However, rewards are still rewards, and commendations must be given where due.

The administrators involved in the Ghost Face Incident displayed delighted smiles.

The Security Administration and the security system are much like the military; the more merits, the more opportunities for promotion.

Additionally, a significant portion of these security administrators are former military personnel, who place significant emphasis on honor.

In Cao Yi’s eyes flickered an indistinct light;

"The Seven Commandments Association, the Demon Race, and the Detai Group also made outstanding contributions to this event.

The Ghost Face Incident showcased the harmony between the official and unofficial Extraordinary forces, of great significance.

Specially awarded to the Seven Commandments Association, the Demon Race, and the Detai Group, the ’Security Cooperation Medal.’"

The Security Cooperation Medal is a ’Brocade Banner’—a recognition the Security Administration gives to non-official forces.

For ordinary Extraordinary beings, receiving this ’Brocade Banner’ equates to gaining honor.

Similar to the ’Certificate of Heroic Deeds’ issued by the Security Bureau to citizens.

All security administrators present wore peculiar expressions upon hearing this.

The Seven Commandments Association is the First Church of the United States, even containing the presence of a Fallen Angel; it’s an absolutely mysterious and powerful Extraordinary Organization.

The strength of the Demon Race needs no introduction, boasting the ancient formidable presence of the Black Emperor.

The Detai Group is also a major taxpayer, and judging by recent events, its CEO Su Yutang is also a powerful Extraordinary being.

Would these organizations care about the Security Administration’s ’Security Cooperation Medal’?

Many quick-witted individuals displayed looks of sudden realization, casting meaningful glances at Cao Yi.

The Security Cooperation Medal is the official commendation for civilian Extraordinary forces, and such official recognition is a great honor in the Extraordinary Circle.

The Security Administration awarding these three Extraordinary forces implies a level of acknowledgment from higher-ups.

By awarding the ’Security Cooperation Medal’ to these three Extraordinary forces, Cao Yi conveys two meanings.

The first is gratitude for their righteous intervention.

The second is the delineation between officialdom and civilian Extraordinary forces, implying a proverb: civilians should not contend with officials.

This emphasizes the Security Administration’s position as the highest body in Xia Country’s Extraordinary Circle.

Cao Yi said:

"Next, there is one last matter.

From this auction, we acquired [Hellfire] and the [Demon Puzzle].

The money used to make the purchase was funded by the state; we cannot let the country’s expenditure go to waste.

Starting today, the Security Administration will begin the selection of new Senior Administrators.

The new Senior Administrators will be awarded these two treasures."

As Cao Yi spoke, he looked towards Whale Bird:

"If the performance of a Senior Administrator is outstanding, whether Zhang Xiaoyi, Ye Fan, or Whale Bird, they can be rewarded with the [Hellfire]."

Upon hearing this, Whale Bird’s eyes glowed with eagerness.

As for the [Demon Puzzle], he stood no chance since consuming it could likely drive him insane.

The [Hellfire] is a magical artifact and a prize worth striving for.

At this moment, Zhou Ziyi suddenly approached Cao Yi:

"Leader, Dean Li has arrived and is waiting for you in your office."

Cao Yi nodded, stood up, and said:

"Tonight, aside from those on duty, everyone is invited to the cafeteria; we will hold a celebration banquet."

The administrators cheered in surprise and joy.

Cao Yi chuckled:

"But there will be no alcohol served, drinking has to be reported, and I won’t drink either."

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Director’s Office.

In the office, Dean Li Tufang from the Imperial Capital Foreign Language University’s Guardian Dao Academy was sitting on the sofa, leisurely brewing tea for himself.

This gentleman seemed to be in his fifties, with white hair tied into a ponytail, sporting a big beard.

Unlike ordinary elders from educational or governmental positions dressed in plain or formal attire,

Li Tufang wore a trendy T-shirt, wide-leg pants, a red jacket draped over, metal necklace around his neck, and several rings on his fingers.

This completely hip-hop style and unrestrained demeanor made it hard to believe he was a university dean.

Cao Yi walked into the office, chuckling as he greeted Li Tufang:

"Well, Old Li, you’ve started making tea yourself."

Li Tufang glanced disdainfully at Cao Yi:

"Look at this poor-quality tea of yours, isn’t it low-grade?"

Cao Yi smiled warmly:

"I don’t drink tea; it’s for guests.

After all, I don’t drink it myself.

This time, the auction nearly drained the Security Administration."

Li Tufang looked at Cao Yi with a half-smile:

"So, the impoverished Security Administration has set its sights on me?

Let me first say that the [Spirit Forging Technique] I purchased at the auction cannot be shared unconditionally with the Security Administration.

I’m planning to use it to set up an Artifact Refining Department at our academy."

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