Achieving Demon Godhood from Unlocking Talents

「That same day.」

The United Committee’s urban inspection mission concluded smoothly, without a single incident.

Finally, as evening approached and the delegation of specialists departed in their flying cars, Lu Chao and his team packed up and left.

"Captain, what do you think Captain Sun really meant?"

On the way back, Chen Xiao asked curiously from the passenger seat of the jeep.

At the question, Lu Chao glanced at his watch, a hint of reminiscence in his eyes.

Earlier, while on guard duty in the square, Sun Jiayuan had chatted with him for quite a while.

During their conversation, they happened to touch upon the Wilderness Warlords, specifically the mission concerning the Iron Sand Army.

"Younger Brother Lu, if I may be so bold as an older brother, let me give you a piece of advice."

"You’d best be careful with this mission. There are some rumors going around lately, and something doesn’t feel right."

The man’s earnest warning echoed in his ears, but when he had pressed for details, there wasn’t much more information to be had.

Thinking of this, Lu Chao swiped his watch and accessed the Superpower Bureau’s internal network.

The missions related to the Iron Sand Army and Ma Kui mostly offered high contribution points. Before, besides their Fifth Squad, several other squads had also been eyeing them.

But recently, almost all of them had either given up on the missions or put them on the back burner, no longer pursuing them aggressively.

It hadn’t seemed like a big deal, and he hadn’t paid it much mind. But looking at it now, the squad captains from the East Port and Yao Capital circles always competed for high-contribution missions. It made no sense for them to let this one go.

’Could it be that they’re wary of the Iron Sand Army’s strength and don’t want to risk retaliation?’

The thought arose, but Lu Chao quickly dismissed it.

How could the Superpower Bureau be afraid of a single Wilderness Warlord? And those arrogant captains from the major city circles would never give up for such a reason.

’It seems there’s more to this than meets the eye.’

Several theories crossed his mind. Lu Chao pondered for a long time before finally setting the matter aside.

Between the expectations of his Fifth Squad and his own need for the high contribution points and resource rewards, giving up was not an option.

As for the hidden details...

’Everything will become clear once the mission is complete.’

With his mind made up, Lu Chao took advantage of the short break to tap his watch again.

*A Compendium of Planetary Ecological Diseases*, *Intermediate and Advanced Research on Biological Resistance*, *Advanced Theory of Medicinal Property Fusion*... Three entire tomes of Superpower Potion knowledge appeared before his eyes.

They mostly consisted of theoretical research on various biological diseases, human resistance to medicinal effects, and the synthesis of medicinal properties from advanced herbs and mineral elements.

This wasn’t something he had redeemed from the internal network. Instead, it was a gift from Xu Fengling.

He had accepted an invitation two nights ago to a dinner, where the man had presented this gift as an apology on behalf of Xu Ling’er.

He had clearly inquired about Lu Chao’s interests in private and made considerable preparations.

Although Lu Chao could see that the man was deliberately trying to curry favor, he chose to accept it.

It would save him a huge amount of contribution points, allowing him to extend his time in the gravity chamber.

Besides, the Xu family held some influence in Red Maple. Building a good relationship with them would surely be beneficial, with no downsides.

’Three sets of intermediate-to-advanced Superpower Knowledge, given away just like that.’

’The Xu family is just a minor shareholder in the Jinggang Chamber of Commerce. If they were the largest shareholder, one of the founding families that controls Satellite City No. 4, what kind of resources would they command?’

As the thought flashed through his mind, Lu Chao suddenly thought of that Miss Su from the City Lord’s Mansion.

She had been just as extravagantly wealthy back then, if not more so.

But... He narrowed his eyes, gazing out at the night sky as curiosity and doubt rose in his heart.

’With a background like that... why did she go to Ring City in the first place?’

...

「That night.」

In the main urban district, inside the City Lord’s Mansion.

The sprawling manor was brightly lit, with figures in the City Lord’s Mansion uniforms coming and going through the corridors.

Fountains, lawns, corridors...

Armed security guards patrolled every area, watching their surroundings, while loyal servants moved in and out of the buildings.

From time to time, flying cars would land in the manor, their powerful searchlights blindingly bright.

A grim and heavy atmosphere faintly permeated the manor.

"I never thought a trip to Ring City would change you so much."

In one of the manor’s corridors, Su Muqing, draped in a long white fleece coat and wearing short brown leather boots, stopped and looked at the man blocking her path.

He wore a silk robe reminiscent of the nobility of old and appeared to be in his thirties.

Beneath his short, pale-gold hair was a handsome face with ink-black eyes. Behind him stood two Superpower Level commanders of the City Guard Army.

"The you of the past would never have fought with me."

"But now, my dear sister, are you trying to make an enemy of me?"

His eyes narrowed as he spoke with a smile that wasn’t a smile.

As his words fell, the atmosphere grew still.

It was as if the very air had thickened, becoming so heavy it was hard to breathe.

Standing behind Su Muqing, Wei Cangming’s heart skipped a beat. Even though he had already reached the Superpower Level, he lowered his head slightly, daring not to show any expression.

"I never wanted to be in conflict with you, Big Brother."

Unexpectedly, Su Muqing’s eyes were bright as she met her brother’s gaze without flinching.

Unlike the sheltered girl who had been surrounded by layers of protection in Ring City, she stood ramrod straight, holding her head as high as she could. She showed no fear and gave no ground. "Father always taught me that family harmony is more important than anything, which is why I don’t like to argue with you."

"But not liking it doesn’t mean I’m afraid or intimidated."

Her calm tone was subdued, yet it revealed a certain unwavering principle.

The man standing before her raised an eyebrow, then chuckled softly.

"Is this a declaration of war?"

He studied Su Muqing for a moment, meeting her clear gaze as if trying to probe for something.

In the end, faced with her silence and persistence, he simply smiled.

Without another word, he strode away with the two City Guard Army commanders, brushing past Su Muqing and her companions.

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