Chapter 1408: 1408

“Yes . ” For some reason, I’m restrained and a little sad—it’s almost indescribable . It’s as if someone had punched my nose . My eyes are sore and I’m about to cry .

I can understand the restraint . Apart from a few people, most ordinary people would definitely be rather cautious when facing the police . I’m no exception .

But why do I have the sudden urge to cry?

These emotional changes and fluctuations are beyond my expectations .

From what I know, such a situation wouldn’t even happen to an extremely sensitive artistic youth .

Could this be the side effects of the Assassin potion?

Is this the price for obtaining superpowers?

I blink and control my emotions . Then, I hear Officer Deng say, “Your temporary living permit…”

Before he can finish, another officer whispers, “Captain, it’s called a residence permit now . You’ve forgotten again…”

“Yes, yes, yes . I forgot . ” Officer Deng wasn’t embarrassed at all . He smiled and said to me, “Where’s your residence permit?”

“I didn’t apply for it . ” I didn’t lie, nor do I wish to lie .

“This won’t do . ” Officer Deng shook his head . “Although we won’t do anything to you because you don’t have a residence permit, this is still rather important . Before you become a permanent resident here, if your child wants to study in a public kindergarten here, a residence permit is required . ”

“I don’t even have a girlfriend . ” I smirk forcefully but politely again .

Needless to say, I don’t have children .

“Even for you as an individual, a residence permit is very important . As you know, it’s very difficult to settle down in our city . Apart from special talents that we let in or people who take different paths, your residence permit, under normal circumstances, needs eh… a few years . Anyway, it’s a few years before you’re qualified to apply for settlement . This is as important as paying for social security . ” Officer Deng added .

This makes me feel the concern of an elder . I don’t argue with him and nod .

“Yes, I’ll get it done this week . ”

Officer Deng smiled and said, “Opposite to your compound is a police station that can help you in the residential application . ”

He then looks at me .

“By the way, in the past two to three months, an illegal religion has been illegally proselytizing in the city . They also use the classic multi-level marketing techniques . They use more modern terms like a ‘Fully Automatic Wishing Machine’ to entice ordinary people to walk the path of evil . If you encounter them, make sure to be careful and remember to report it to us . ”

Fully Automatic Wishing Machine… My heart skips a beat at the mention of it .

It sounds very similar to a vending machine .

However, no one tried to proselytize to me back then!

“…Okay . ” I don’t dare to show any hesitation . I think for a second before answering .

“Thank you for your cooperation . ” Officer Deng doesn’t say anything else as he smiles and puts away the tiny notebook in his hand .

Just as he turns around halfway, he suddenly stops .

“By the way, I forgot something . ”

For some reason, my eyes blur upon hearing that .

“It’s a joint tenancy, right? Who’s living in the other room?” Officer Deng asks in a mellow voice .

I close my eyes and calm my fluctuating emotions .

“It’s a couple . ”

“A lady with the surname Sia, and her overseas boyfriend . ”

“I see . ” Officer Deng nods . “Remember to remind them to register their residence . ”

“Alright . ” I watch as Officer Deng turns around .

Only then do I see the officer standing behind him .

His black hair and green eyes make him look like a celebrity .

Green eyes? He’s mixed blood? Or is he wearing colored contacts? I mumble inwardly .

The green-eyed officer looks at me for a few seconds before suddenly smiling .

“That evil cult’s means are more secretive than you can imagine . It’s very hard to defend against them .

“At times, you won’t need to pay any price to benefit from them, but believe me, you will definitely suffer immensely in the future . ”

My heart palpitates when I hear this fellow . I recall the Assassin potion and the “Leap of Faith” I obtained .

I got it for five yuan .

Could it really be that cult?

What do they want from me after giving me superpowers?

“I understand . I’ll make a report . ” I try hard not to show my fear as I reply to the green-eyed police officer .

After sending them off, I return to the cramped guest room and sit down on the bed . I face the computer desk as I contemplate over what happened today .

It doesn’t make much sense .

If that vending machine really was created by that cult, there’s no need for them to hide . If they give every believer a bottle like the Assassin beverage, then they can rule the world!

Perhaps, there are restrictions?

But an organization that can obtain superpowers is definitely not simple . It’s not something the likes of ordinary cults can achieve .

But what’s the point of giving me superpowers?

To get a fighter?

It’s not like I’d go . If they dare to look for me, I-I’ll dare to call the police!

Money?

I’m just from an ordinary family in a small city . Although my family has a place to stay, in order to provide for my other two siblings, my parents haven’t managed to save up much money . It wasn’t until Benson and I started working that our family situation improved slightly…

After some thought, I pick up my phone and tap open WeChat . I find my brother, Benson Zhou, who works as a civil servant .

“B, did you offend anyone recently?” I send a message .

B is the nickname I gave Benson . It stems from the “B” in his name since he’s balding .

“Who can I offend?” Very quickly, Benson replies . “I’m just a puny civil servant . I work cautiously every day, and I’m not a politician . I don’t even serve the public at a window . Who can I offend?”

Before I can respond, he sends another message:

“What’s wrong? What happened?”

“I encountered something that I suspect to be fraud, but I don’t have anything worth being scammed of,” I reason .

Benson replies one line at a time:

“No matter how poor a person is, there’s still value in scamming them .

“Who doesn’t have any friends or family? If you don’t have money, can’t you borrow it? Borrow from the people around you or on the Internet . Get all kinds of micro-loans, and that adds up to a huge sum .

“Besides, you still have your body . Can’t you sell your kidney, cornea, and blood?

“Besides, there are many female clubs nowadays . Who knows which customer would like your type…”

“WTF, stop scaring me . ” After sending this text, I quickly add, “Thankfully I didn’t take the hit . ”

I don’t want Benson to worry about my drinking of the Assassin beverage .

I have to be careful . I need to immediately make a report to the police for any abnormalities around me .

After chatting for a while, Benson reminds me:

“Anyway, don’t be greedy . Also, Sa Sa will be here before school starts . Remember to pick her up . ”

“Got it . ” I send him a popular emoji .

It’s a monocle-wearing emoji: 🧐

After ending the conversation, I lose the urge to continue attempting the leap of faith . I sit by the bed, feeling a little frightened and worried .

After a while, I subconsciously pick up my phone and look at WeChat and QQ .

Among them, one of the QQ group chats has plenty of messages .

It was a group that I built because we play horror and mystery games . It’s called the Tarot Club, and it’s filled with other netizens .

I take a quick scan at it and see someone named The Star send a message:

“Everyone, be careful . A mysterious cult has appeared . ”