Achieving Demon Godhood from Unlocking Talents

Once the scene was cleaned up, the teams began to pull out, returning to the city circle in their floating cars.

...

WHIR!

「Satellite City No. 4.」

Behind the Jinggang Chamber of Commerce building, a sprawling complex of classical-style architecture came into view.

Red-lacquered courtyard walls, ornately carved beams and painted rafters, black-tiled pavilions... Compared to the surrounding bustling high-rises, this architectural complex seemed somewhat out of place.

Yet, a glass canopy covered parts of the complex, and floating cars would occasionally land and take off from above.

The surrounding city blocks were all cordoned off or rerouted. The only ways to enter this pavilion complex were to pass through the Jinggang Chamber of Commerce building or to land via floating car.

Gazing at this place from afar, passersby on distant streets and office workers in the high-rises all had envious looks in their eyes.

They knew that place was home to the Tan family, the de facto rulers of Satellite City No. 4. Before the city joined the Alliance Country, many had privately referred to them as the Red Maple Nobility.

「And at this very moment.」

"Ma Kui is dead?"

Inside a study in one of the pavilions, the old man sitting behind a desk frowned as he watched Tan Yue enter and report the situation.

He wore a Martial Arts robe of brocade with silver embroidery, and his hair and beard were completely white.

He appeared to be in his sixties or seventies, yet his complexion was rosy, and he didn’t have a single wrinkle.

"Yes, Patriarch."

Tan Yue, dressed in a black wool coat, stood opposite the mahogany desk with a cold expression on his face and reported everything that had happened in full detail.

Numerous mahogany bookcases lined the walls, and a bit of sunlight streamed in through the wooden window near the desk.

"That little bastard surnamed Lu is arrogant as hell. He knew the Tan family wanted to keep the man, but he showed us no respect at all."

"Because of this, Ma Biao is sure to cause trouble, and our collaborations will probably run into some complications."

Tan Yue said resentfully, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

In the past, no one in the Red Maple City Circle would have dared to disrespect the Tan family.

But now, the Superpower Bureau had to stick its nose where it didn’t belong.

Just as he’d expected, Tan Shanzhong, who was sitting behind the desk, frowned slightly. He clearly hadn’t anticipated things turning out this way either.

However, "One Ma Biao is a trivial matter."

He shook his head. What he truly cared about wasn’t the Ma brothers.

"It’s the City Lord’s Mansion. They’ll probably become more suspicious now."

"For the time being, we’ll have to halt those deals."

The aged voice carried an authority that permitted no argument.

Tan Yue nodded, quickly grasping the critical issue. ’Even though we call it recruitment and turning assets, if they actually investigate, there’ll be trouble...’

"Also, regarding Young Master Tianyang, it’s time we made our stance clear."

After a moment of thought, Tan Shanzhong, Patriarch of the Tan family and Garrison Commander of Satellite City No. 4, made his decision. "The City Lord’s days are numbered; he will have to step down soon."

"This is an opportunity. We can offer some sweeteners now to prevent any missteps later."

Tan Yue deeply agreed and voiced his assent.

Then, after they had settled on their subsequent countermeasures, he thought back to the situation in the buffer zone. His eyes flickered, and he lowered his voice, "Patriarch, about the Superpower Bureau..."

"Heh heh."

Tan Shanzhong chuckled. His expression remained placid, but a cold glint flashed through his eyes. "Perfect. A lot of people have been unhappy with the Superpower Bureau lately, not just us."

"You handle this personally. It’s time they learned who the real masters here are."

"Yes, Patriarch!"

...

「That night.」

「Superpower Bureau Building.」

After finishing his mission report, Lu Chao left the office of the bureau’s branch chief, who also served as the acting leader of Team One.

At Yao Jin’s signal, he left alone and took the elevator to the fourth-floor office area.

"Squad Five actually completed the mission?"

"I heard Ma Kui had new modules installed in his cybernetics. His power was approaching the Superpower Level, but Captain Lu still killed him."

"For real? You sure the guys from Squad Five aren’t just bragging?"

"Whatever, that’s all secondary. The most important thing is that Captain Zheng... has finally been avenged."

Hushed discussions like these broke out near the various squad offices.

As Lu Chao stepped out of the elevator, his keen senses picked up on the many eyes watching him.

Curiosity, admiration, astonishment...

He sensed a wide range of emotions. There were also the frowning, confused looks and cold, distant attitudes from those who knew he had offended one of the old-guard families.

Ignoring their gazes, Lu Chao walked straight toward the Squad Five office.

Unexpectedly,

STEP, STEP!

To the sound of footsteps, members of Squad Five filed out of their office, lining up on both sides of the hallway.

Aside from those still recovering from their injuries, almost everyone was gathered here, just as they had been when he first arrived to take command.

The only difference was,

"Captain Lu."

Gao Hu’s arms were wrapped in gauze, and his combat suit was still stained with blood and grime.

Even so, he was being supported by another person as he stood at the forefront of the squad, looking at Lu Chao with a complicated expression.

Every other team member wore a similar expression, their gazes all fixed on him.

Unlike the hostility and resistance from their first meeting in the conference room, their eyes now held only awe and acceptance.

"Vice Captain Gao, what is all this..."

"Captain!"

Gao Hu suddenly shouted, his expression solemn as he used the new title.

The other squad members, like Wang Dali, also broke into wide grins and echoed the title emphatically.

"Captain!"

"Thank you, Captain!"

"Captain, from now on, just tell us what to do!"

Their shouts echoed one after another, all accompanied by broad smiles.

They were grateful to him for avenging Captain Zheng and admired him for taking on that burden. All the previous distance and resistance had vanished without a trace.

"You guys..."

A smile appeared on Lu Chao’s face. He had expected that this event would finally unite Squad Five.

But now that he was truly facing them, he felt an indescribable sense of gratification.

Seeing this, Chen Xiao and Fang Xu, along with Zhao Yuanqing, who had already adapted to fieldwork, all broke into genuine smiles, feeling fortunate and content with this moment.

Finally, amidst the boisterous celebration,

Lu Chao was ushered away, surrounded by his squad.

Many other squad captains witnessed the scene. Some were envious, while others clicked their tongues in amazement.

After a belated dinner party finally concluded, the members of Squad Five gradually went their separate ways.

Lu Chao, Zhao Yuanqing, and the others returned to the nearby apartment building, closing their doors one by one under the cover of night.

’The Tan family...’

The smile on Lu Chao’s face gradually faded. He reached into his pocket and took something out.

It was a tiny, bullet-shaped metal drill bit forged from silver steel.

A cold glint flashed in his eyes as he recalled the earlier situation in the buffer zone.

’Superpower Level, Limit-Breaking Level.’

’Tan Yue of the Tan family.’

’If I hadn’t used the Thunder Extreme Secret Skill, I might have been wounded by that hidden weapon.’

’And yet, he acted as if he’d held back, his tone utterly matter-of-fact.’

For a moment, Lu Chao recalled the malice he had sensed from the man from the very beginning. He narrowed his eyes, pondering for a few seconds.

’Back then, with the rest of Squad Five around, I couldn’t reveal my true strength and had to report back.’

’But now...’

’The Tan family is surely displeased that I killed Ma Kui. They’ll probably resort to some underhanded schemes in the future.’

Numerous thoughts flashed through his mind.

Lu Chao walked to the window and looked out at the bustling streets below.

Even though it was night, the Jinggang Chamber of Commerce building remained brightly lit. The massive sign on its roof glowed with a constant brilliance, as if declaring its owner’s status as the master of Satellite City No. 4.

’An old-guard family is, after all, a behemoth with deep roots here.’

’They must have plenty of their own people planted within the bureau’s patrol units.’

Moreover.

His gaze shifted downward to the street below.

Amidst the holographic neon signs, the flow of traffic was endless.

’When I left the Superpower Bureau building earlier, I felt that familiar prying gaze again.’

’Suspicion, vigilance...’

’The people from the Biotechnology Company are still watching me closely. They haven’t let up.’

An invisible, suffocating pressure washed over him from all directions, like a rising tide.

But...

The thought passed. Lu Chao returned to his bedroom and drew the curtains.

In the quiet solitude, he accessed his wrist-mounted device and checked the mission rewards.

’Although I have to split it with the squad, the warlord’s men under Ma Kui that we killed will also provide a good amount of contribution points.’

’After a quick calculation, I’m sure I can get enough resources.’

At that, Lu Chao’s eyes gradually brightened.

He knew. ’The Superpower Level is now within my grasp.’

Visit and read more novel to help us update chapter quickly. Thank you so much!