Cao Yi said:

"Next, everyone share your thoughts."

Whale Bird immediately said:

"I suggest we go to the South Sea at once to establish contact with that mysterious figure.

I suspect he is an Extraordinary from before the Tang Dynasty, a member of the mysterious organization Hell.

Those monsters might have been their former enemies.

The enemy of my enemy is my friend. We need his friendship and more importantly, his help."

Cao Yi shook his head:

"I disagree on this point; that person shouldn’t be provoked casually.

In my opinion, some degree of surveillance would suffice.

Of course, we can have our people get acquainted with him, but do not get involved in work."

An Administrator said:

"We should contact the military, request their assistance!"

Cao Yi looked at that Administrator and said:

"It’s necessary to remind the military, but assistance isn’t needed.

Xia Country has spent so much money on the Security Administration, and yet ends up looking like a kid who hasn’t been weaned. If you aren’t embarrassed, I am."

The Administrator closed his mouth and sat back in his chair.

The usually silent Zhang Xiaoyi suddenly broke his silence and said leisurely:

"Let’s unite with some other Extraordinary Influences.

This is a war centered around the Extraordinary; there’s no need for the Security Administration to bear it alone.

If more monsters appear from the rift, downfall will befall all humanity."

An Administrator echoed:

"Right, I will contact the Talisman Sect, Hehuan Sect, Qilin Sect, and other Extraordinary Influences!"

Fox Xiaosan glanced at Zhang Xiaoyi and then at Cao Yi:

"Is this why you invited me to this meeting?

Daoist Zhang is correct, if things go south, everyone will suffer.

The Changbai Mountain Demon Race can establish deeper cooperation with the Security Administration."

The Combat Power of the Demon Race’s individuals is stronger than ordinary Extraordinaries, and they also have the Black Emperor, a top-level figure. Humans will certainly need the Demon’s help.

Of course, it’s not just humans who need the Demons’ help. Demons also need humans’ help.

Facing the monsters from the space rift, the Demon Race cannot stay unaffected.

Cao Yi’s face showed a smile:

"That’s good, thank you Fox Prime Minister for understanding."

Cao Yi put away his smile and said:

"It’s not just the Extraordinaries of Xia Country who should unite, but Extraordinaries worldwide should unite!

Whether it’s the Seimei Shrine of East Sakura, or the Seven Commandments Association and the God Creation Group of Huaqi.

The flames of this war will not only burn in Xia Country."

All attendees paused. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

World united?

Can this really be done?

Cao Yi began the meeting summary:

"That dark rift, I name it Black Fissure.

From now on, the main anomaly handled by the Security Administration will be Black Fissure!

I will be responsible for uniting other countries’ Extraordinary Organizations.

Daoist Zhang, Shu Mountain holds the highest prestige in Xia Country, so the task of persuading local Extraordinary Influences to form an alliance will be entrusted to you."

Zhang Xiaoyi frowned slightly.

Shu Mountain indeed holds strong prestige in Xia Country, but certainly not stronger than the official power of the Security Administration.

Cao Yi assigning the task of uniting local Extraordinary Organizations to him has other intentions.

Zhang Xiaoyi will not forget Cao Yi once said that if he sacrifices, Zhang Xiaoyi will be the Director of the Security Administration.

Cao Yi is preparing for his own sacrifice.

He wants Shu Mountain to become the leader of the local Extraordinaries, making it easier for him, the future Director of the Security Administration, to carry out his duties.

It seems Cao Yi’s fear and anxiety regarding the so-called Black Fissure surpass everyone’s imagination.

Zhang Xiaoyi gave Cao Yi a meaningful look and nodded slowly.

Whale Bird suddenly asked:

"Then... what should we do with the mysterious Extraordinary from South Sea Medicine Shop?"

Cao Yi rubbed his chin and suddenly remembered someone.

He said:

"That’s all for the meeting content, does anyone have anything to add?"

No one responded.

Cao Yi stood up:

"Alright, meeting adjourned. Whale Bird, come with me."

...

Whale Bird followed Cao Yi towards the Forbidden Research Institute.

On the way, Whale Bird suddenly said:

"I’ve actually wanted to report something to you."

Cao Yi continued walking, turning his head towards Whale Bird.

Whale Bird said:

"I might have seen that mysterious strongman from the South Sea once, but I’ve never been sure."

Cao Yi raised an eyebrow:

"Where?"

Whale Bird said:

"At the Undersea Dragon Palace, last time when I went to see Dragon King, Principal Li Tufang was also there."

Cao Yi simply said ’Oh,’ without pausing his steps, continuing onward.

Whale Bird paused, full of confusion on his face.

He didn’t expect Cao Yi to react so calmly, muttering suspiciously to himself:

"Could I have remembered wrong? But how does the Director know I remembered wrong?"

The Whale Bird quickly caught up with Cao Yi.

...

Forbidden Research Institute.

The researchers’ tasks had not stopped yet.

Cao Yi observed through the glass wall as the researchers continued examining the girl with various precise instruments.

The Whale Bird asked curiously:

"Who is this.....?"

In the Forbidden Research Institute, everything is forbidden.

This girl looked utterly normal, so why was she here?

Cao Yi lit a cigarette and said:

"This girl is a clone of the Eight-foot Bride. It will be better to have her along when in contact with him."

The Whale Bird’s eyes were filled with shock as he quickly looked at the girl undergoing inspection.

A clone of the Eight-foot Bride?

He was all too familiar with the identity of the Eight-foot Bride, who was an Extraordinary during the Tang Dynasty and for some strange reasons followed the Xie Qilin.

Perhaps upon seeing the Eight-foot Bride, he might feel more favorable towards the Security Administration.

The Whale Bird, taking in the scent of smoke, said to Cao Yi:

"I would like a cigarette too."

Cao Yi took out a cigarette from his pocket and handed it to the Whale Bird.

The Whale Bird held the cigarette in his mouth, blinking:

"Light it for me."

Cao Yi frowned:

"According to the Administrator regulations, smoking is prohibited in the Security Administration."

The Whale Bird was taken aback, looking at Cao Yi puffing smoke:

"But you....?"

Cao Yi took a puff of the cigarette and said indifferently:

"I’m the Director, I wrote all the Administrator regulations."

The Whale Bird silently put the cigarette away.

At this moment, the old professor walked out with a report, paused in his steps, wrinkled his nose, and frowned at Cao Yi:

"Director Cao, you can’t smoke here."

Cao Yi deftly stubbed out the cigarette:

"Alright, does Elder Sun have any findings?"

The old professor pinched his nose and handed the report to Cao Yi, saying:

"I don’t know if the experiment just now was a success or a failure.

This girl has the spiritual power fluctuations of the Eight-foot Bride, even possessing her unique Extraordinary Talent.

But...this girl’s rank is too weak and she lacks the memories of the Eight-foot Bride.

Though she is said to be a clone of the Eight-foot Bride, apart from her talents, she is nothing like the Eight-foot Bride."

There was a sense of disappointment and guilt in the old professor’s words.

The Administration had spent billions studying the Xie Qilin and mental energy cloning technology, but he felt he had achieved nothing.

Cao Yi patted the old professor’s shoulder, comforting:

"That’s how science is.

Failure is the norm, success is the anomaly.

Just continue your work boldly, if you need more funds, let me know.

I hope Mr. Sun can create what I need."

The Security Administration needed a formidable weapon, especially after witnessing the creature in the black rift firsthand.

The Xie Qilin definitely counts as a weapon.

Cao Yi wanted to create a Xie Qilin, an Extraordinary Weapon that could grow stronger by devouring.

The old professor, moved, said:

"As long as there’s enough money, I can certainly make that thing!"

Cao Yi nodded:

"Then go get some rest, you’ve worked hard enough today."

The old professor shook his head and walked towards the lab, without looking back:

"I don’t deserve it."

Cao Yi smiled.

He respected these stubborn old knowledge bearers.

Cao Yi pointed to the girl and said to the Whale Bird:

"I will arrange for her to make a trip to the South Sea.

You take her and find a way to approach that person in the South Sea.

But remember my words, you’re only there to get acquainted, do not discuss cooperation matters."

The Whale Bird pondered for a moment, then said:

"Do you remember Liu Lingwei?

She’s the girl introduced by Principal Li.

She’s already been with me handling some abnormal incidents, so she has some experience.

I want her and this clone of the Eight-foot Bride to approach that person in the South Sea."

Cao Yi looked at the Whale Bird suspiciously, waiting for his explanation.

The Whale Bird said:

"I just feel it might be better for a female to approach him.

He probably wouldn’t show a harsh face towards two women.

Also, I have a feeling he is that person from the Undersea Dragon Palace.

If it’s him, Liu Lingwei has kind of run into him once."

Cao Yi said:

"As you wish."