Fang Xiu nodded: "That's right. The greater the ability, the greater the price to pay. Every time I foresee the future, a large amount of chaotic information floods into my mind, which has a significant impact on my mind, thus increasing the risk of spiritual loss of control."
Furthermore, the limitations of predicting the future are significant. I currently cannot predict the distant future; it could be as short as a few seconds, or as long as a few days, but beyond that.
Seeing his serious expression, Wang Dehai's expression also became solemn: "The duration of your predictions should be related to your own spirituality. You are only a newly promoted Spirit Master now, so it is normal that your prediction time is not long. I estimate that your ability will break through when you reach the second level."
However, Mr. Fang, there's something I don't quite understand. Since knowing the future exacerbates spiritual loss of control, why do you frequently try to predict it?
"Because of Lingxiang."
"You want the Investigation Bureau's Lingxiang?"
"That's right. The reason I frequently demonstrate my abilities is to get your Investigation Bureau to take notice, so that I can join the Investigation Bureau and obtain spiritual incense to stabilize my spirituality."
Upon hearing this, Wang Dehai formed a logical loop in his mind, perfectly explaining Fang Xiu's current actions and understanding his purpose.
So, their original purpose was to obtain the elixir?
Although the spirit incense was precious, Wang Dehai would not hesitate to part with it. Faced with a spirit master who could foresee the future, he would have to get him to join him no matter how high the price was.
"Mr. Fang, if I were to invite you to join the Investigation Bureau, I wonder how much salary I would need to offer?"
"I demand the treatment of a second-tier spirit master, plus a spirit incense stick every month. In addition, I need relatively flexible working hours and the ability to refuse some unreasonable work requests."
Furthermore, if any situation arises requiring the use of my abilities, appropriate compensation must be provided afterward; in other words... more money is required.
Before Wang Dehai could even speak after hearing this string of demands, Shen Lingxue couldn't hold back any longer.
"Fang Xiu, are you kidding me? You mean if you don't work every day, the Investigation Bureau will have to support you with second-tier spirit masters and spirit incense, but if they need you to work, they'll have to pay you extra?"
Fang Xiu nodded: "Good reading comprehension."
"You!" Shen Lingxue glared at him immediately, then turned to Wang Dehai and said, "Director Wang, you can't agree to his request. It's against the rules. He's just a new Spirit Master. If we go along with his request, his treatment will be comparable to that of a team leader. Besides, we can't be sure that he can really predict the future."
Wang Dehai ignored Shen Lingxue and pondered for a moment before saying, "Mr. Fang, if after the lottery results it is confirmed that you can foresee the future, then I can agree to your salary and the monthly incense stick. However, you'll need to be paid more each time your abilities are used. On that point, I'm afraid..."
“Director Wang, it seems you haven’t realized the value of my ability yet, but you’ll soon find out,” Fang Xiu interrupted directly.
"Mr. Fang, what do you mean by this?" Wang Dehai frowned slightly.
"I brought a big gift for the Investigation Bureau when I came. Once you see this gift, you'll probably agree to my terms."
"What kind of big gift?" Perhaps because he had watched too many movies, Wang Dehai instinctively felt that the word "big gift" was not a good thing.
Fang Xiu smiled slightly: "A human life."
Wang Dehai's expression turned slightly serious: "Who?"
"Bai Qi's life."
"Fang Xiu, what exactly do you mean? Are you trying to threaten me with Bai Qi's life?"
"It's not a threat, but a great gift. If you don't believe me, you can call Bai Qi right now."
Fang Xiu's current state, coupled with his words, is far too ambiguous, much like a villain in a movie who, having already secured victory, uses human lives to threaten the protagonist.
Wang Dehai didn't make the call immediately, but instead gave Shen Lingxue a wink.
Shen Lingxue immediately understood and stood up, walking to Fang Xiu's side.
Clearly, she planned to take action if things went wrong.
Fang Xiu remained unmoved, because he was saving people, not killing them.
Soon, Wang Dehai took out his phone and started dialing Bai Qi's number.
Beep beep beep........
The number you dialed is currently switched off.
Wang Dehai's face instantly darkened, and he stared intently at Fang Xiu, saying, "Bai Qi has an encrypted phone specially issued by the Investigation Bureau. This phone is supposed to be on 24 hours a day, but it's switched off now. Mr. Fang, can I take this as a big gift from you?"
boom!
A bright, blazing flame appeared on Shen Ling's fair and delicate hand, and the threatening look on her face was self-evident.
"Tell me, what did you do to Deputy Captain Bai?!"
Fang Xiu frowned slightly. Had Yang Ming failed?
Just then, a shrill cell phone ringtone broke the tense atmosphere in the room.
Wang Dehai glanced at his phone screen; the caller ID showed Yang Ming.
Without much hesitation, he answered the phone.
"Hello......."
He had barely uttered a single word when Yang Ming's roaring voice came from the other end of the phone.
"Director Wang! Does the Investigation Bureau have a person named Fang Xiu?"
Sensing Yang Ming's agitated and unsettled emotions, Wang Dehai instinctively assumed the worst.
"How do you know Fang Xiu? And what about Bai Qi? Wasn't he with you investigating the Headless Ghost? What happened to him?" he asked urgently.
"Bai Qi? Bai Qi is seriously injured. What about Fang Xiu? Are you...?"
"What! Bai Qi is seriously injured!" Wang Dehai interrupted Yang Ming excitedly, stood up abruptly, and stared intently at Fang Xiu, who remained calm in front of him.
In that instant, a lot of thoughts raced through his mind. Fang Xiu had actually managed to severely injure the number one spirit master in Green Vine City. The power behind him was simply unimaginable. Who was he? Not only did he have such strength, but he was also so audacious as to dare to provoke the Investigation Bureau after injuring someone?
Shen Lingxue also lost her composure, the flames on her hand instantly flaring up as she angrily shouted, "Fang Xiu! Who exactly are you! Who sent you! How dare the organization behind you attack Bai Qi!"
Faced with the pressure from the two, Fang Xiu simply said, "I suggest you listen to what Yang Ming has to say."
Wang Dehai narrowed his eyes but did not give the order to attack. After all, the other party was able to seriously injure Bai Qi and was still so fearless, so he must have something to rely on.
"Yang Ming, tell me everything that happened!"
"Is Fang Xiu next to you?" Yang Ming asked.
Wang Dehai nodded solemnly: "That's right, he's in my office right now. He just said he had a big gift for me, and then I got your call saying that Bai Qi is seriously injured. That's quite a gift indeed."
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