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As Xiao Yefeng introduced himself, he noticed that the two elderly men beside the White-Haired Elder were glaring at each other, occasionally casting their eyes upon him. Xiao Yefeng had already learned their identities from Mo Fei.
The Green-Clad Elder, named Li Xiangjun, was the leader of a faction within the Metaphysics Society that focused on Geomancy. The other elder, Cao Man, with hair as sharp as steel needles and a robust physique, was known for his formidable martial arts skills, making him a rare figure in Huaxia. The white-haired elder was Jiang Xing, the President of the Metaphysics Society.
The three of them represented the pinnacle of power in Huaxia. Li Xiangjun was currently regarded as the top Fengshui Master in Huaxia, having trained under the Ghost Valley lineage. According to Mo Fei, he possessed a Spirit Tamer that rivaled even the Ghost King, though he hadn't used it in decades. Some said that his Spirit Tamer had already passed away while others claimed he had reached the level of a high-ranking Geomancer. The specifics remained unknown.
Cao Man was also known as a peak Ancient Warrior in Huaxia. Reports indicated that he had reached the pinnacle of Inner Force over a decade ago. Like Li Xiangjun, he too had not made any moves for a long time. Rumors within the Metaphysics Society suggested that when he did act, he could generate winds several meters long and could punch through tanks with his bare hands; ordinary bullets couldn’t harm him. To outsiders, these claims seemed fantastical.
However, since entering this circle, Mo Fei had accomplished many feats that seemed superhuman to others. Mo Fei himself admitted to believing some of these rumors. As for Xiao Yefeng, he felt no need to doubt them; after all, Yuan Xun's Golden Armor Talisman and the array symbols from the abandoned warehouse were real experiences before his eyes. From the moment he first encountered a ghost two years ago, Xiao Yefeng realized there existed a special circle standing firm in this world.
Eventually, Xiao Yefeng understood that beneath the seemingly calm surface of reality lay secrets beyond ordinary comprehension—like the Loch Ness Monster and mysterious images in ponds—things ordinary people witnessed were indeed real. With this newfound understanding, Xiao Yefeng finally grasped how unfamiliar his previous environment truly was.
He came to realize that every country had its own Ability User associations. This term served as an umbrella concept for all matters beyond ordinary understanding, initially categorized as Ability since the founding of each nation. The ruling powers sought to gather all Ability Users within their borders; in Huaxia, these individuals were often referred to as gifted or extraordinary people because their powers were self-cultivated.
Strangely enough, no Ability Users existed in the Eastern world; all gifted individuals had to diligently learn to harness the forces of nature themselves. In contrast, the West was peculiar; its Ability User associations were diverse and bizarre, with many possessing abilities like controlling wind or water and igniting flames out of thin air. Due to earlier research initiatives in the West, supernatural powers became collectively known as Ability worldwide.
Despite having many Ability Users in the West, few possessed true combat capabilities. While Huaxia's gifted individuals focused on learning and cultivation, mastering forbidden knowledge could easily lead to conflict. Moreover, scarce spirit stones were crucial for both Eastern and Western Extraordinary Persons. Warriors could absorb the essence of spirit stones to enhance their inner energy while Geomancers could increase their spiritual power through them; Western Ability Users could similarly harness spirit stone energy to boost their abilities. This scarcity led to fierce battles over spirit stone mines.
However, amidst these conflicts emerged dark forces that altered the struggle between East and West. A group called the Divine Descent Society arose in the West during an official Ability User war and successfully plundered a spirit stone mine, severely impacting Western Ability Users. Coincidentally, a similar tragedy unfolded in the East with a new organization emerging that also seized spirit stones from Spirit Mines, leading to a temporary calm across the globe.
The East and West turned inwardly against themselves; various point-based tasks from the Metaphysics Society essentially clashed with this new force. Hearing this left Xiao Yefeng puzzled—what exactly was this new force? Shouldn’t it be what Old Wei referred to as Perfect World? Was it possible that the Metaphysics Society was unaware of Perfect World’s existence? That didn’t seem right! If they didn’t know about it, why would they have attempted to capture Old Wei back then?
Thus passed an entire morning with information being relayed to Xiao Yefeng and four others; it was clear this explanation was primarily directed at him since the others seemed already informed about these matters. As noon approached, they finally grasped everything necessary. At this point came a crucial part—perhaps an initiation or test—where five identical documents were distributed among Xiao Yefeng and his companions.
“This is a list of low-level tasks from the Metaphysics Society: investigation tasks, pursuit tasks, capture tasks—all included here. You may choose one; upon completion, you can join the Metaphysics Society and receive all associated benefits. Moreover, those who finish first will receive five spirit stones as a reward! Take a look!”
Upon hearing about rewards—especially five spirit stones—Xiao Yefeng couldn’t resist; having tasted their benefits before, he quickly flipped through two task lists displayed in red and blue fonts representing Geomancer and Ancient Warrior tasks respectively. Scanning through all tasks left him stunned—was there even one for himself?
Task Twenty-Four: Hangzhou’s western suburbs—abandoned warehouse case involving deceased Huaxia People Zhu Ganglie and Wa Country Kitagawa Kai!
Mission Objective: Find either the murderer or provide hidden information.
Reward: Five points.
Mission Eighteen: The Disappearance Incident of the Zhu Family in Hangzhou.
Mission Objective: Investigate the whereabouts of the forty-eight missing individuals from the Zhu Family.
Reward: Six points.
Xiao Yefeng was not unaware of these two missions, but he understood them very well. Setting aside what he had done, it was clear that those missing from the Zhu Family must have been killed by Yuan Xun and Zhu Ganglie. The creation of the Demon King's Eye required sacrifices, and now that Yuan Xun had been captured, uncovering the truth was just a matter of minutes. Thus, Xiao Yefeng picked up his pen and marked these two missions, signifying his acceptance.
After marking, Xiao Yefeng submitted the mission book. At that moment, the elder in charge, Jiang Xing, was taken aback by Xiao Yefeng's swift submission and asked, "Young man! Have you made your decision so quickly?"
Li Lao and Cao Lao, who were beside Jiang Xing, were also surprised. This selection phase was crucial for both parties to recruit newcomers. Both Li Lao and Cao Lao had prepared a mission for Xiao Yefeng. Although the rewards were not high—one or two points—the tasks were complete and coherent. The higher-point missions were either exceedingly difficult or lacked clarity, making them nearly impossible to resolve.
If Xiao Yefeng accepted their missions, it would greatly increase their chances of recruiting him. However, before either could speak up to persuade him, Xiao Yefeng had already made his choice and handed in the mission book, leaving both old men at a loss once again.
"President! I believe I have made my decision, and I know the most comprehensive answers for these two missions!" Xiao Yefeng declared firmly.
"Very well! Follow me!" Jiang Xing said as he led Xiao Yefeng to a room in the back.
"What missions did he choose?" Li Xiangjun asked.
"Vice President, he chose Missions Eighteen and Twenty-Four! The total value is eleven points!" said a young man who had just introduced the Metaphysics Society as he opened Xiao Yefeng's mission book.
"Eighteen and Twenty-Four! Both are missions from Hangzhou. Ah! Intricate Calculations—I forgot he is a complete wild card!" Cao Man exclaimed with a clap of his hands in regret.
Indeed, the other four individuals flipped through the tasks from back to front, starting with the simplest ones. However, Xiao Yefeng examined them from front to back, naturally beginning with those tasks that lacked clear beginnings or endings. After all, Xiao Yefeng was from Hangzhou; how could he not be aware of these two matters?
Upon entering the room, Xiao Yefeng found it very simple: a table, two chairs, and on the table, a pot of tea along with several cups. Aside from that, there was nothing else. At Jiang Xing's gesture, Xiao Yefeng took a seat at the table.
"Hey there, are you Xiao Yefeng?" Jiang Xing asked with a smile after settling down.
"Yes, President! I am Xiao Yefeng!" Xiao Yefeng replied, puzzled. Shouldn't these people be well-acquainted with his information? Why was there still such a question?
"Don't be confused; I'm just curious. It's quite a big deal that someone from the Xiao Family would join the Metaphysics Society!" Jiang Xing's kind demeanor resembled that of a friendly old neighbor, yet his words left Xiao Yefeng feeling perplexed.
"Um," Xiao Yefeng began to say something.
"Don't think too much about it. I know your father; Xiao Wen is a true Geomancer—neither arrogant nor servile. Perhaps being mature beyond your years is a tradition in your family!" Jiang Xing's words caught Xiao Yefeng off guard. He was aware of his father's identity; did the President of the Metaphysics Society know something more?
"President, you..." Xiao Yefeng started.
At that moment, Jiang Xing waved his hand and handed Xiao Yefeng a cup of tea. "I know why you came to the Metaphysics Society. Although I don't understand why all members of the Xiao Family are such young heroes who meet untimely ends, I do know that they are all remarkable individuals. I am aware of your parents' deaths and understand your feelings. However, I advise you not to disclose any information about Perfect World to others. Moreover, I hope you can let go of your hatred. If it were up to me, I wouldn't want you to follow in your father's footsteps into this line of work."
Jiang Xing then pulled out an old photograph from a drawer. It depicted two young men together; it was evident that this photo was taken at least several decades ago. The taller individual was clearly Jiang Xing himself, looking very youthful—no older than his early twenties—just like the current age of Xiao Yefeng.
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