Xia Pingan took a deep breath, stretched out his hand, and opened the security door. The face of the man in a black trench coat appeared in front of him.
"Hello, who are you looking for?" Xia Pingan asked calmly.
"Of course I'm looking for you!" The man stood outside the door and said.
Xia Pingan thought for a moment, then turned sideways and let the man in.
The man looked at the place where Xia Pingan lived with interest. Xia Pingan closed the door and turned to face the man.
"Let me introduce myself first. My name is Mo Yanshao. I'm the director of Xianghe City's National Committee of Order. We met yesterday!" The man's eyes were sharp and bright. He looked at Xia Pingan with professional scrutiny, which inexplicably gave people pressure.
The Fire Country's National Committee of Order was the most powerful organization in the Fire Country. This organization's authority and reputation were well-known. Not only in the Fire Country, but also in other countries around the world.
In various movies and television dramas, this organization and the people within it often appeared. Powerful, ruthless, and almost omnipotent, they struck fear into the hearts of all the crooks and the demonic creatures that invaded the space. Moreover, the history of the Fire Country's National Order Committee could be traced back to several hundred years ago.
"You're … the Lamplighter!" Recalling the man's terrifying skills and summoning skills, Xia Pingan's eyes moved.
"The Lamplighter title is a long time ago. We haven't used it for a long time. The Fire Country is now a country ruled by law. We're just a special group of civil servants who serve the country's interests. All our actions are within the framework of the law. We won't kill people casually, unless that person deserves to die!" Young Master Moyan looked at Xia Pingan with a smile on his face. "As an awakened, your long-range vision is very strong. However, when you meet someone like me, it's still easy to be discovered!"
Since the man was already at the door, Xia Pingan calmed down. He turned around and poured a glass of water for the man. He placed it on the table in the living room and sat in front of the man. "I'm still not familiar with my ability. I didn't expect you to have the ability to see things from afar!"
"The ability to see things from afar is rare among awakened abilities, but it's not impossible. I happen to be one of them. May I ask, when did you discover that you had this ability?"
"Well, a few days ago. I was also surprised that I suddenly had this ability …" Xia Pingan said calmly. He didn't even bother to pretend to be surprised.
A few days? Who's lying! Young Master Mo Yan smirked. He knew that Xia Pingan was lying.
According to the laws of the Fire Country, all awakened awakened ones had to file their abilities with the Committee of Order within half a month after confirming their awakening. Xia Pingan hadn't gone.
If this remote vision ability had been awakened in the past, then Xia Pingan had hidden it for so many years without reporting it. It was obvious that he had violated some of the provisions of the Fire Country's Public Safety Act and the Awakened Management Act.
But if Xia Pingan had only awakened "a few days ago," then it was natural that he hadn't reported it yet. The law couldn't hold Xia Pingan responsible.
However, Mo Yanshao wasn't here to find fault with Xia Pingan. He didn't care what Xia Pingan was like in the past. What was important was what would happen to Xia Pingan in the future.
"Have you shown your ability to see from afar in front of other people? Or is there anyone else who knows about your ability? Please answer truthfully. This question will affect your safety!" Young Master Moyan's expression was very serious.
Xia Pingan thought about it and shook his head. "I've only just awakened this ability. Others don't know about it yet!"
"You have a sister called Xia Ning. She doesn't know about it either?"
Xia Pingan's eyes drooped and he shook his head. "She doesn't know either!"
Mo Yanshao stared at Xia Pingan. He knew that this was the second time Xia Pingan had lied. Xia Pingan's sister, Xia Ning, should know about Xia Pingan's remote vision ability. The two of them had lived together for so many years. Xia Pingan's ability shouldn't have been hidden from Xia Ning.
Xia Pingan shook his head because he was certain that Xia Ning wouldn't reveal this ability to anyone, even if she was questioned or standing in court.
Mo Yanshao didn't dwell on this issue. He only continued, "You should report to the Committee of Order when you awaken a special ability. You should know what this ability means. Do you need me to explain it to you again?" “
In the Fire Country, anyone who awakened or possessed a special ability had to report it to the Committee of Order. Then, the Committee of Order would make an evaluation. If the ability was useful to the country, then the person with the ability would be forcibly recruited to serve the country, just like military service.
Those who awakened with a special ability would basically directly join the Fire Country's National Committee of Order or other national departments. They would become a member of the country's machinery and embark on a different path. This path was filled with trials, but it was also incomparably glorious. They were serving the country and the people — at least, that was what was advertised on television.
Every year, the Fire Country would conduct a physical examination of all the candidates before the college entrance examination. They would find talents who might awaken special abilities and then train them.
In fact, it wasn't just the Fire Country. Other countries had similar practices. Awakened people were all special talents that were highly valued by all countries.
Because Xia Pingan didn't finish high school before dropping out to work, he avoided the physical examination of the college entrance examination. His remote vision ability had never been discovered.
"Isn't that right? We haven't made it in time yet. As a law-abiding citizen of the Fire Country, I would naturally know what I have to do. I am just preparing to go report it in a few days' time!" Xia Pingan said, his face still expressionless.
"You don't have to be nervous. I'm not here to denounce you or discuss the country's laws!" Mo Yanshao said with a smile. "I don't want to ask about your past!"
Xia Pingan let out a sigh of relief. "I understand. Can you tell me why you're here?"
"We need your help!" Mo Yanshao said directly.
"Looking for those demon rats that ran away?" Xia Pingan immediately understood. The reason why people from the Committee of Order were here was because of his ability.
"Yes, among those demon rats that ran away, two of them were female. We have to find them and kill them as soon as possible. Once they run into the wilderness and survive, it will be very troublesome!"
"I know. I learned it in my elementary school textbooks. Eliminating demon rats is everyone's responsibility!" Xia Pingan said with a smile. "Demon rats can eat almost any plant, animal, carrion, grass roots, tree barks, insects, and sewage in the sewers except for stones and soil. A demon rat can survive even in the North and South Poles. What's more, they have a strong reproductive ability. They can give birth three times a year, and each time, they can give birth to three to six demon rats. What's more, the demon rats may carry thousands of viruses and germs from other worlds. Among them, there are more than 100 kinds of pathogens that can be transmitted to humans. The most dangerous ones are zombie virus, plague, epidemic hemorrhagic fever, and mutant typhus …"
"Yes, it's good that you know it. It's very dangerous for such space-invading creatures to run into the wilderness. They have no natural enemies and may reproduce quickly. I'm the only person in the Special Operations Division of the Committee of Order in Xianghe City who has the remote viewing ability. The other people from the Committee of Order who have the remote viewing ability are scattered in different places. It will take time for them to come here. “
"The four demon rats escaped in two directions?" Xia Pingan raised his eyebrows.
"Yes, I could only lead people to chase after the demon rats in one direction and keep an eye on the traces of the demon rats in one direction. However, the pursuing squad in the other direction needs to be accompanied by someone with the remote vision ability. You happen to have such an ability!"
"Please allow me to refuse!" Xia Pingan shook his head and said without thinking, "Even if I've awakened the remote viewing ability, I'm just an ordinary citizen of the country. I lack the ability to protect myself. Chasing demon rats is life-threatening. Therefore, I have the right to refuse to participate in such dangerous missions. I'm still in the reporting period. Before I officially report to the National Committee of Order, you have no right to force me to do anything. If you feel that I've concealed my ability, you can investigate and sue me through legal procedures. I'll respond and bear all the consequences …"
Mo Yanshao stared at Xia Pingan calmly. He was not surprised by Xia Pingan's refusal and stubbornness.
Before coming here, Mo Yanshao had received Xia Pingan's file and felt that Xia Pingan was not like an ordinary young man. If he was an ordinary young man, it would be very difficult for him to hide his ability as a mechanic for so many years like Xia Pingan. However, Xia Pingan did it.
A young man who could hide his remote viewing ability, work for money, live in a cheap apartment, and raise a younger sister while hiding his remote viewing ability was much more mature than ordinary people.
Facing such a person, it was useless to talk about principles. Even the law had limited ability to restrain them. Take Xia Pingan as an example, he obviously knew the legal consequences of concealing his ability. However, he still chose to do so, which indicated that he was prepared to bear the consequences.
Such a person had a mature mind and a firm will. They had their own worldview and values. They had strict self-discipline and judgment. Methods that could make ordinary people submit were useless against them.
Mo Yanshao took a deep breath and raised two fingers. "Twenty thousand. Find a demon rat and you'll be rewarded with twenty thousand!" “。
Mo Yanshao's words were sonorous and forceful. He went straight to the point. "I know you're in need of money. This is the reward from the Committee of Order. The team with you has two summoners and experienced special forces from the Committee of Order. They won't put you in danger. You only need to follow them and point out the location of the demon rats. They will be in charge of the battle. You don't need to participate in the battle!"
"Twenty thousand?" Xia Pingan rubbed his face. His expression turned righteous. "Director Mo, as a citizen of the Fire Country, in the face of a space invasion, for the country and for the people, I am prepared to contribute my strength to the country and society. Therefore, I've decided to help you find the demon rats!"
Mo Yanshao's lips twitched. He was surprised by Xia Pingan's sudden change in attitude. He stared speechlessly at Xia Pingan for two seconds. "You're really …"
Mo Yanshao couldn't find the right adjectives. Greedy, shameless, unscrupulous … these words could only describe some of Xia Pingan's characteristics. The Xia Pingan in front of him was difficult for Mo Yanshao to grasp.
In the few minutes he had spent with Xia Pingan, Mo Yanshao felt that Xia Pingan was hiding another face, one that was hard to fathom.
Xia Pingan sighed. He shrugged helplessly. "Director Mo, it's expensive to raise a little sister who likes to draw. Moreover, I'm about to pay my rent. The landlord won't give me a cent less! “
"Can we leave now?"
"Can you give me an advance of ten thousand? If you find the two demon rats, you only need to pay me the remaining thirty thousand. If you don't find them, the ten thousand will be my compensation for my hard work. You should have some sort of special operation fund, right? With the money, I can focus on my work. Otherwise, I'll be distracted easily. After all, I'm risking my life to help you and I'm not getting paid. Moreover, I don't know when I'll be back and it will delay my work …"
Mo Yanshao went silent for two seconds. "Cough … cough … I don't have any money on me …"
"Then write an IOU first!"
Xia Pingan turned around and took out a pen and paper like magic …
Mo Yanshao took a deep breath. He quickly wrote an IOU and handed it to Xia Pingan. Then, he watched as Xia Pingan placed the IOU in a drawer in the room. He asked in a low voice, "Can you leave with me now?"
"Wait, my little sister will be home tonight. I'll leave a note for her …"
Xia Pingan quickly wrote a note for Xia Ning. He pressed it under a cup and placed it on the table in the living room.
After leaving the note, Xia Pingan looked at Mo Yanshao and said firmly, "You can leave now!"
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