Chapter 142: All Have Come

Chapter 142

After calming down, Xu Kai recalled the non-disclosure agreement he had signed and the instructions he had received, which somewhat diminished his thirst for knowledge.

It was now apparent that his involvement with the Special Action Department was inextricably linked to Song Jixing!

He knew his department was unique, but he didn't realize it was this unique: they could even cultivate?

Did that mean he too had the opportunity to become a cultivator?

As Xu Kai was pondering this, he suddenly received a message from his superiors in the Special Action Department, mentioning today's news broadcast and the issue of identity confidentiality.

They told him, by the way, to forget about that idea of cultivation since they were not qualified.

Xu Kai disagreed: how could he be unqualified without even trying?

Until his superior added that they had already been tested.

Well, when was that? Why didn't he know about it?

Couldn't they at least give him a chance for a re-evaluation?

Xu Kai wept inwardly.

So, was Song Jixing a cultivator? Xu Kai had a vague idea.

Until his superiors made it clear again that unless Song Jixing herself disclosed it, Xu Kai should absolutely not ask any further questions.

All of this was part of his previous job training, which Xu Kai was already well-versed in, so he naturally wouldn't make such mistakes.

What impressed Xu Kai immensely was Song Jixing's calmness in the face of such earth-shattering events.

Even though she had long been a high-profile presence on screen, doing prominent work, she didn't utter a single unnecessary word.

She was truly a pure people's artist!

Her heart was only for film and television arts!

As Xu Kai marveled, he gazed at the celebratory messages on his phone and leaned back on the sofa, gently caressing the badge on his uniform.

The excitement was all about others: he had nothing but his uniform.

Tsk.

After completing her official duties, Song Jixing hurried back to Y City with Bai Ling and immersed herself in the film crew once again.

Although the new drama was scheduled to begin filming after the new year, some preparatory work had to be completed beforehand.

Passersby were bundled up, with the occasional brave young couple holding hands without gloves.

Song Jixing's gaze swept over the blue street sign standing by the roadside as she turned the corner and walked about a hundred meters to the location for this mission.

The entrance to an old residential area.

Several vendors were squatting at the entrance, selling fruits, operating food stalls, and peddling household goods. It was livelier than the bustling street corner, with the occasional young person stopping to bargain at the stalls.

Song Jixing scanned the area: they were all actors, or Special Action Department personnel, her colleagues.

Considering the nearby residents and the fledgling establishment of the Special Action Department, the higher-ups decided to use some gentle measures to handle various incidents, thereby reducing public concern.

Song Jixing approached the residential area entrance, removing her hat and mask.

The security guard proactively opened the gate for her to enter.

"Miss Song, this time the spiritual creature is on the first floor of Unit 1, Building 13," the guard whispered to Song Jixing, then promptly returned to his post.

Song Jixing nodded slightly and went over.

Standing in front of Building 13, Song Jixing examined the quiet, seven-story yellow building. Most of the residents had been evacuated to a safe location.

Intermittent sobbing and a strong bloody stench emanated from the building to the left.

Song Jixing approached and knocked on the door.

— Knock, knock, knock

The crying inside stopped, replaced by a few low animal growls.

A woman's sobbing voice responded.

"Let me go, don't stop me!"

"Qiuqiu, be a good boy, okay? Please! Mom will be fine, okay!"

The animal's snarls continued unabated, accompanied by approaching footsteps from the other side of the rusty gray security door.

The sound of the lock turning, and a woman with disheveled long hair and tear-stained face, wearing a green thin sweater, appeared before Song Jixing.

The woman was surprised to see Song Jixing, hesitated for a moment, then said, "You are..."

Song Jixing showed her credentials and said seriously, "I'm from the Special Action Department. I received your call for help and have come to resolve your problem."

The woman tightly gripped the doorknob, hesitated for a moment, then welcomed Song Jixing inside.