Retired for A Hundred Years: Re-Employment for the Apocalypse Bigshot!-Chapter 220: Five Detectives

Even in a quiet environment with people around, there is a slight sense of unease.

Lin Yuanyang always prided himself on being smart, but now his brain seemed to be crashing, unable to function properly.

His perception was becoming more sensitive, and he could clearly feel the terrifyingly low air pressure around him. Although Sister Ning was smiling, her aura was extremely frightening.

The man opposite was the same.

Are these two going to have a fight here?

Lin Yuanyang felt tense and unknowingly dug his fingers into the sofa.

Suddenly, Ji Ning laughed, but the smile didn’t reach her eyes, "You guys have truly played a good game. First, tell me, what identity have you assigned to me?"

In this world, there are plenty of people smarter than her, and she didn’t believe her identity wouldn’t be questioned.

She just couldn’t understand how something so incredulous could be believed by someone, even thinking she might have never died until now.

Even in times of chaos, when her strength was at its peak, she never dared to believe she would never die.

After all, as the saying goes, all humans must die.

Especially with such a special physique, she was among those who died early.

Liu Yan’s eyes were calm, as if unaffected by anything.

But inside, he was finally relieved; if it really came to a fight, he was definitely not a match for the girl in front of him.

He put down the documents in his hand and said calmly, "The Ji surname in the Hua Continent belongs to an ancient period, so unique that it’s hard not to attract attention. Although we don’t know what connection you have with that person, from your words, deeds, and superpower situation, we speculate that you have some blood relation with that person. And given you’re called Ji Ning, calling it a complete coincidence, no one would believe it either, so your identity is that person’s distant blood relative..."

"Clap, clap, clap—"

Ji Ning clapped with a mocking expression, "This, you guys could think of. Impressive!"

"I too wish all this were true, but are you?"

Ji Ning’s smile deepened slightly, "Whether it’s true or false, isn’t it enough to achieve the goal?"

Liu Yan’s previously calm face finally showed some emotion, seemingly wanting to probe further, but ultimately did not ask.

He stood up and extended his right hand to Ji Ning, "I hope we have a pleasant cooperation!"

Ji Ning looked at his hand, stood up as well, and shook it lightly.

After the two left the office, Lin Yuanyang finally asked Ji Ning with a complicated expression, "Sister Ning, why did you agree to this? It’s obviously not in your favor! And I’ve heard..."

At this point, Lin Yuanyang glanced around and lowered his voice, "Anyone who gets involved with that person eventually disappears. So now the number of people with the Ji surname in the Hua Continent is decreasing."

Ji Ning smiled, reached out, and ruffled Lin Yuanyang’s hair messily, "Don’t worry."

Lin Yuanyang’s eyes were full of concern.

"Sister Ning, I know you’re very strong, but two fists are no match for many hands..."

"That’s why I agreed. Sometimes getting involved is also a way to break the situation. In the end, it all depends on which player has the superior strategy."

Ji Ning’s eyes flashed with an inexplicable brightness, which moved Lin Yuanyang’s heart.

"Sister Ning, I will help you."

"Okay."

After that, under Secretary Hu’s guidance, Ji Ning and Lin Yuanyang met several detectives who currently didn’t have any major or special cases at hand.

They would assist Ji Ning in investigating the situation of major noble families in Beijing, with Ji Ning serving as the leader of the investigation team.

"Detective Ji, these five detectives are excellent detectives from our Security Bureau’s Criminal Investigation Department. They have solved many major events threatening the continent’s safety..."

"This is our newly appointed A-level detective Ji Ning, currently responsible for assisting in the Sea City’s poisoning case investigation. From now on, you’ll be part of the same investigation team, so cooperate with each other and strive to close the case as soon as possible."

Secretary Hu introduced both sides with a beaming smile, helping them get acquainted.

Compared to the curiosity and some ambiguous glances from the five, Ji Ning was very composed at the moment, nodding courteously at the five, "Hello."

The five had already heard of Ji Ning’s name before coming.

It was said that she was still a high school student, but as a multi-system superpower user, she was exceptionally recruited by the bureau chief, becoming an A-level detective with S-class treatment, causing dissatisfaction among many veteran detectives.

They were all eager to put this multi-system superpower user in her place, but since she wasn’t from Beijing and didn’t visit often, they hadn’t had the chance.

But now, things might be different.

Their gazes were complex, with sympathy, curiosity, jealousy, and disdain.

Ji Ning glanced at them, observing their expressions in detail.

The five were all superpower users, three men and two women, with superpower levels around the fifth rank, and the strongest among them was somewhat surprising.

Ji Ning looked at her more closely, observing her silent and introverted nature, slightly lowering her head.

But she should be the strongest among the five.

"I am number 63, Wood Element Ability, fifth rank. Please take care of me in the future!" The first to introduce himself was a chubby man, looking at Ji Ning with great curiosity, his squinted eyes straining wide open.

With his introduction, the remaining four superpower users also introduced themselves one after another.

"Number 51, Thunder Ability, sixth rank, a candidate for the Red Group."

The second man spoke arrogantly, looking at Ji Ning with hostility. He was very tall, over 1.8 meters, with a slim build.

Ji Ning nodded slightly to him, the man snorted coldly, and looked away, with an air of not wanting to be associated with Ji Ning.

Seeing this made Lin Yuanyang’s fists clench tightly. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

The man sitting next to him was not tall, with a gentle character, speaking slowly, "My number is 78, Support System, superpower fifth rank."

Ji Ning raised an eyebrow and asked, "Where have you enhanced?"

"Ears."

Ji Ning was a bit surprised, "How far can you hear at most?"

The man glanced at the Thunder Ability User beside him and slowly said, "Without barriers, I can hear sounds up to about 1000 meters away."

Ji Ning nodded slightly and then turned to look at the young girl sitting next to him, who was the strongest superpower user. She had an introverted nature, kept her head down, and occasionally peeked at her.

There was a hint of sympathy in her eyes.

"I am... Number 45, Wind Ability... sixth rank. Hello..."

"Hello."

The girl quickly looked up at her when she responded, then lowered her head again, her cheeks slightly flushed.

The last superpower user was also a girl, petite and cheerful, "Hello, team leader, I am number 92, also a Support Ability User, I can mimic various sounds, considered a voice mutation. You are really beautiful, the most beautiful person I have ever met."

Ji Ning’s expression changed slightly, politely replying, "Thank you. You are also... spirited..."

The girl was taken aback, then laughed, "It’s the first time someone praised my spirit."

Ji Ning nodded slightly at her.

After hearing everyone, she gained a preliminary understanding of the five, then composed herself and pointed at Lin Yuanyang, "This is Lin Yuanyang, an external detective, skilled in Smart Brain hacking technology."

Hacking technology?

The five were stunned and began assessing Lin Yuanyang.

They already knew that Ji Ning included an external member in the investigation team, but they all assumed the young boy was a superpower user, not expecting him to be a regular person.

The Thunder Ability User was very dissatisfied, coldly saying, "I don’t agree!"