No hostility!
And not a stranger!
Tang Qi thought to himself as he walked downstairs towards the door.
The power of the Melter, or let's say the further ability of enhanced spiritual power, is not only highly sensitive to human emotions but also to changes in the environment. He didn't immediately open the door, but peered through the peephole and saw an unexpected figure.
"Chief Stanna you..."
"Rustle"
Tang Qi hadn't even finished greeting her when a document resembling a contract appeared in front of him.
The contract was handed over by Chief Stanna herself, a tall female police chief. Even though it was late at night, her attire had a sense of having traveled a long distance: a long black coat, black pants, a chiffon shirt up top, and shoes smeared with mud that hadn't been cleaned off.
Had she come from far away?
Tang Qi took the contract, and before he could look at it closely, Stanna began to explain it to him.
"Mr. Tang, I am now officially hiring you as a special consultant for the Messer Police Station."
"Please do not refuse, this matter is very important."
"Since the case with the Sea Demon, more and more bizarre incidents have been occurring in Messer City. Initially, there were just some horrifying cases of animals injuring people, but then people started to disappear, and ghost sightings were reported."
"The police station only has regular policemen, completely incapable of dealing with those eerie creatures. After reporting to the higher-ups, the response we got was that unless there are casualties of hundreds, they will not dispatch special people to help."
"The police station has maintained restraint so far, but now there comes a major case that normal people cannot handle."
"Inside Messer University, starting from seven days ago, one person has died each day. The first day it was a janitor, the second day a gardener, the third day a security guard, and on the fourth, fifth, and sixth days respectively two students and an intern teacher."
"And today, a very famous honorary professor has died."
"This case has been ongoing for a while, but only today, after the death of that professor, it has almost reached an uncontrollable state. It's only a matter of time before the entire Messer City finds out and as usual, the police will be condemned for their incompetence."
"But what really troubles the police station is…"
"You can't stop people from dying!"
Hearing this, Tang Qi finally interjected.
At this moment, he also somewhat understood Stanna's intent.
This female police chief, with a travel-worn and exhausted face, probably just came back from Messer University.
Unlike Saint Thorn High School, although Messer University is one of the city's landmarks, it is located in the suburbs with mature supporting facilities. It forms a small town affiliated with the university, beautiful scenery, and a strong cultural atmosphere, ranking among the top three universities in Secret Phoenix State.
In the case of the Manatee Sea Demon, Tang Qi and the chief had a little agreement not to pull her into that extraordinary world.
With the chief's mature and proud disposition, she wouldn't have sought Tang Qi unless it was a critical moment.
Tang Qi glanced at the so-called "appointment contract", vaguely understanding that the atmosphere in Messer University right now is probably even tenser than at Saint Thorn High School a few days ago.
Otherwise, Stanna wouldn't have resorted to using a fake appointment letter to deceive Tang Qi.
That's right, the appointment letter was fake.
Perhaps it was too rushed, as the contract carried by Stanna revealed problems in various details.
If Tang Qi were a poor boy, he probably wouldn't have noticed.
However, whether it be his original self or Tang Qi himself, neither lacked insight, and now with his exceptionally sharp senses, Stanna's eagerly suppressed heartbeat could not deceive Tang Qi's ears.
If it were Tang Qi who had just arrived in this world, faced with this "big trouble" at his door, his first instinct would be to refuse.
But now, the scene before him was actually within Tang Qi's expectations.
Knowing that the return of the Spiritual Tide had become inevitable and the mysterious side was about to stir up tremendous waves in this world again, Tang Qi understood that hiding and silently enduring hardship was impossible.
The most important reason is that he lacks a complete inheritance.
The Golden Furnace Meditation undoubtedly has a significant origin, but apart from the meditation method, there is nothing else.
Tang Qi must go out on his own, intentionally seek trouble, resolve it, and incidentally gain benefits.
Realizing these, Tang Qi stealthily prepared a few strategic moves.
If things go smoothly, perhaps several growth plans can be created for Tang Qi to choose from.
The huge gains of tonight prove Tang Qi's plan is effective.
With big risks come big rewards.
Especially now that Saint Thorn High School, a powerful temporary shelter, exists, Tang Qi has significant advantages.
And now, with the appearance of Chief Stanna, another plan has emerged.
Police Station Consultant!
This is an excellent identity; compared to "Thorns Apprentice," even though it can't provide the protection of the mysterious powers within the high school, once outside the school, this identity can help leverage the official power, albeit only ordinary police.
But at times, their role cannot be ignored.
If it wasn't for that particular skin, Chief Stanna would not have "cleverly" taken those two Melter bullets from him previously.
Now, the return has come.
Although what is currently at hand is only a fake appointment contract, Tang Qi is confident he can turn it into a real one.
And also, take this opportunity to ask for more benefits.
Thinking this, Tang Qi reached out and accepted the fake appointment letter.
It seems he took a bit long to consider, and Chief Stanna, worried that this Transcendent power-possessing, seemingly knowledgeable high school student wouldn't agree, transformed from a cool beauty into a chatterbox, starting to persuade, "I know you now possess a considerable fortune, but after all, you're still young; you can't afford to sit back and eat away your fortune, right?"
"A job with generous remuneration, and moreover, it allows you to continue exploring the Mysterious Domain – it's simply perfect for you, see..."
Before Chief Stanna could finish, Tang Qi suddenly raised three fingers.
"Three conditions, add them to the contract, and I'll agree," he said.
"First, any item that appears during a mysterious case I encounter, I have the right to deal with; only what I don't want can go to the police."
"Second, I don't participate in combat, only serve as a case consultant, providing advice."
"Third, double the salary."
"No problem!"
As soon as Tang Qi finished stating his conditions, Chief Stanna almost immediately agreed.
After Chief Stanna swiftly added the freshly coined three conditions into the contract, the two shook hands, both smiling.
Watching Tang Qi solemnly put the "fake appointment letter" into his backpack, Chief Stanna, the cool beauty, finally showed a radiant smile, the corners of her mouth carrying a hint of slyness and pride from a long-plotted plan finally succeeding.
During the contract modification, she added Tang Qi's second condition along with several subsidiary conditions, addressing Tang Qi's excuse of still being in his growth phase and not suitable for combat, saying she could step in, but Tang Qi must provide those Transcendent Bullets and, if necessary, perform special training on her.
Tang Qi agreed to these minor conditions with a smiling face.
Chief Stanna was excited; since that night, her desire for the Mysterious Domain had somewhat tormented her.
Now, she was about to succeed.
However, one final step remained. Chief Stanna knew this was a fake appointment letter; she couldn't persuade her superiors to hire a high school student as a consultant before resolving the homicide case at Messer University.
So, she hurriedly took this "little guy" to Messer University to resolve the case.
Facing the urgent demands of the hurried Chief Stanna, Tang Qi agreed to everything, quickly packed up, and got into Chief Stanna's police car, heading towards Messer Town in the suburbs.
The anxious Chief Stanna completely failed to notice the high school student on the passenger seat, whose lips were also curled up in a subtle, cunning smile.