Chapter 61: Revealing All Cards

"This is to protect you."

That somewhat hoarse voice said, "I am not entirely clear on the specific reasons either, only that it involves the Wisdom Star Group of extraterrestrial civilizations, and seems to touch upon an evolutionary path originating from the starry sky."

He hesitated for a moment, then said, "Actually, if you trace the source of the 'Free Body' series of combat techniques you cultivate, it originates from that evolutionary path from the starry sky; it was created by the founder of the Morning Sun Martial Arts Hall based on this."

"The founder of the Morning Sun Martial Arts Hall?" Lin Qing realized.

He knew quite a bit about this great man's deeds, such as founding the Morning Sun Martial Arts, establishing the Morning Sun Martial Arts Hall, and the investment by the Wisdom Star Group... and so on.

His status was so high that he could be called a god whom countless people around the globe aspire to.

"I understand."

Lin Qing asked, "Is it only the original version of the 'Free Body' combat technique that cannot be exposed? Or are other combat techniques also forbidden from exposure?"

That hoarse voice said, "Any combat technique promoted by the Morning Sun Martial Arts Hall is the same; the four series of combat techniques in the Patrol System all involve the evolutionary path originating from the starry sky."

Lin Qing nodded slightly.

He was already accustomed to hiding his trump cards; once a trump card is revealed, it must be a killing blow.

Even if the headquarters did not remind him, he would do so anyway.

"Although only the original combat technique will attract attention, it is better to start preparing early."

That hoarse voice said, "The headquarters will also prepare various methods of concealment for geniuses like you, such as reasons like genetic modification, mutation, or biological living body enhancement to explain your strength."

He said, "As for you, the reason the headquarters has prepared to arrange for you is 'Class A Evolutionary Radiation' causing a limit-breaking evolution."

"Class A Evolutionary Radiation?" Lin Qing asked in confusion.

"This is a relatively reasonable explanation; it is normal that you are not clear, as textbooks will not explain it."

That hoarse voice chuckled, "In the apocalyptic era of 2045, various special evolutionary radiations appeared in all parts of the world. Although they have almost disappeared now, some remnants remain. Class A radiation belongs to the more common evolutionary radiations; it will not cause body mutations, only a simple breaking of physical limits, which happens to cover your situation."

"2045?" Lin Qing raised his eyebrows slightly.

The apocalypse outbreak in the previous life in 2025 was due to what was suspected to be a special energy field spreading across the globe.

Not only did global signals become completely chaotic, but special 'storms' raged in various places; many people died for unknown reasons, with no visible wounds on the outside, yet their brains had stopped functioning.

Those who could survive in the 'storms' were truly rare gems.

Fortunately, the 'storms' had certain patterns; many people constantly moved and fled, thereby surviving the apocalypse.

Although he was also one of the lucky ones who survived the 'storms', he only lived until 2033 and was not clear about what happened afterwards.

Textbooks skipped over it in a single stroke, and relevant information could not be found online either.

Now it seems the apocalypse underwent a special change in 2045?

"Class A Evolutionary Radiation?"

Lin Qing said, "This is the first time I have heard of it."

"This is very normal; for ordinary people, this is a secret."

That hoarse voice laughed, "Class A Evolutionary Radiation will only cause accelerated physical evolution; before gene awakening, those who have undergone Class A Evolutionary Radiation will have their physical limits doubled."

He said, "The headquarters will soon modify your physical examination report, leaving a record of 'suspected traces of Class A radiation'."

Lin Qing pondered thoughtfully.

Before gene awakening, physical limits doubled? If physical limits are doubled, even if he only masters the level of combat techniques, his strength will not be much worse than it is now.

Such strength is enough to single-handedly break through that underground boxing arena.

Using it to conceal combat techniques is indeed quite suitable.

"Even if you master the original Morning Sun training method, this reason will be sufficient."

That hoarse voice said, "In this way, even if you use combat techniques at the instinct level, others will not be able to tell whether it is due to the combat technique or because your physical quality is too good."

Lin Qing nodded slightly.

With official help to conceal things, he could rest much easier.

"Additionally..."

That hoarse voice said again, "In your report on this operation, you mentioned that after killing the person in charge of the underground boxing arena, you discovered a sun-shaped tattoo on Zhou Yang?"

"Yes." Lin Qing nodded.

After killing Zhou Yang, he discovered this point while searching the body.

Earlier, after killing the two men from the Blue Scarf Gang, he also discovered the same tattoo, but this matter was inconvenient to mention. "Regarding this, the headquarters' suggestion to you is... be careful."

That hoarse voice said, "This is the symbol of a secret organization called the 'Illuminati'."

The Illuminati? Lin Qing remembered this name.

"The headquarters confirmed the existence of the Illuminati long ago."

That hoarse voice said, "However, the members of this organization are spread across the world; the only common symbol is that they all hide a sun-shaped tattoo on their bodies, but the tattoo only appears when they actively trigger it themselves, otherwise it only appears during the brief moment immediately after death."

Lin Qing nodded slightly.

Indeed, the several Illuminati members he discovered were all like this.

"In short, the Illuminati has immense power and is suspected to have relations with the Dark Star Society; you must be cautious."

That hoarse voice instructed, "Since the Red Kite Society has become involved with the Illuminati, the headquarters will also pay more attention."

After learning the combat technique 'Force', Lin Qing left the secret room.

With three instinct-level 'Free Body' series combat techniques as a foundation, after three enhancements, he would definitely master the entry-level combat technique 'Force' very quickly.

But his mind was pondering.

Leaving aside the Red Kite Society's backing—the members of that massive organization, the 'Illuminati', are spread across the world—the mere fact that the Red Kite Society could hire Chu Tianyao was dangerous enough.

His strength will have a period of rapid explosion within the next month or two, but he must survive this period.

Live directly at the branch station?

Then he would also have to go on duty to execute missions, and opportunities would inevitably be seized.

"How should we prepare?"

As Lin Qing walked back to the captain's office, pondering the matter, he glanced at Zhao Jiayi sitting not far away and suddenly had an idea.

"Jiayi, shall we go out and talk?" Lin Qing said suddenly.

"Ah? Oh, sure." Zhao Jiayi nodded and stood up.

"Although this office has no surveillance, there are too many eyes and ears. How about we talk at my place?" Lin Qing looked at her.

Zhao Jiayi's sapphire eyes lit up, and she immediately nodded, saying, "Good."

A short while later, Lin Qing brought Zhao Jiayi back to his home.

After entering the room, locking the door, drawing the curtains, and turning on the signal jammer and soundproofing mode to avoid being overheard as much as possible, he finally sat down on the sofa.

Lin Qing glanced at Zhao Jiayi, who seemed at a loss, and said, "Sit."

"Oh, sure." Zhao Jiayi nodded and then sat down on the opposite sofa.

"Zhao Jiayi."

Lin Qing crossed his hands under his chin, looked at Zhao Jiayi, remained silent for a while, and then spoke: "You are a Telepathic Awakener, right?"

"Yes." Zhao Jiayi nodded lightly and added, "I didn't mean to hide it from you, it's just..."

"No need to explain. I know. Telepathic Awakeners are so rare; there must be something wrong with it."

Lin Qing shook his head slightly and said, "I know everyone has their own secrets. Since it's inconvenient for you to say, I won't press. Today... I just want to understand your abilities."

Zhao Jiayi nodded and said, "I will answer what I can."

"I heard Telepathic Awakeners have very strong perception abilities?" Lin Qing asked.

"Yes." Zhao Jiayi nodded. "If I actively release my telepathy to probe, I can detect everything within a radius of about five hundred meters centered on me. When I suppress my telepathy normally, my intuition or so-called sixth sense is also very strong."

"Five hundred meters?"

Lin Qing raised his eyebrows slightly and said thoughtfully, "The first day you reported to the branch, did you use your telepathy to see me before entering the office?"

"Yes." Zhao Jiayi said somewhat awkwardly, "At that time, I was just probing casually through the door."

Lin Qing shook his head. "And then you discovered me using the combat technique 'Agility' to peel an orange?"

(End of this chapter)