Supernatural Brokers Rampaging in the Human World - Chapter 179 - Unexpected Events

Due to the exposure of supernatural ability users, the frequency of various incidents increased significantly. Street fights were no longer just between ordinary people; sometimes, supernatural ability users would brawl in public. Although the law clearly stated that supernatural abilities should not be used in crowded places, the penalties were not yet stringent.

Fights between supernatural ability users could harm ordinary people and cause more public property damage. However, the punishment usually only involved fines and detention. Before the existence of supernatural ability users was exposed, everyone thought they were a rare and special group, fearing they would be captured for research if discovered. But once these beings appeared in significant numbers, they became bolder.

In recent months, law enforcement officers were overwhelmed with cases involving supernatural ability users. There were constant reports of fights, high-profile ghost hunting, and other unusual incidents.

Qin Jian’an, a senior member of the Special Division, typically did not handle these cases. However, when the nature of a case was too severe, they had no choice but to intervene.

The legislation for supernatural ability police was still in progress. The number of people needed was immense, and they required a certain level of political awareness and absolute political correctness. It was a challenging task.

Additionally, a significant amount of financial and material resources was needed to train these individuals. It was unlikely to be resolved in the short term. Despite the difficulties, urgent matters were being expedited.

Su Yang received a request for help from Qin Jian’an while watching Chen Zhao negotiate with world leaders. She raised an eyebrow upon seeing the message, marveling at how thick-skinned the director of the Special Division, the top official in Hua Country, could be.

She had already refused Qin Jian’an’s requests for help multiple times, but he reached out again.

Su Yang skimmed through the message and saw that both Zhang Yingying and Hu Jiu were in trouble. Feng Bei was off somewhere setting up the Guardian Formation, unable to help, and others had no idea what was happening with the two.

The issue began three days ago when the Teng Group assisted in handling a severe murder case.

As the number of supernatural ability users increased, the “elimination theory” became more vocal. Some supernatural ability users believed that only those with abilities were the “new humans” recognized by the environment, while ordinary people were merely failed products of natural selection, unworthy of living and wasting air.

This extreme group of supernatural ability users, known as the “New Human Alliance,” had existed for some time but was not as high-profile. After the exposure of supernatural ability users, many extremists supported this view, and the alliance’s membership grew.

Information on the “New Human Alliance” was scarce. They knew the organization existed and had a leader, but details about their bases, patterns, and signals were unknown.

The name “New Human Alliance” was discovered at a crime scene, a bold provocation and an attempt to attract like-minded individuals.

The Special Division had been struggling with this organization for a long time. They had captured a few small fry but obtained no useful information, only managing to prevent a few incidents.

When management was strict, the number of crimes decreased, but once it loosened, the crime rate surged. This case was also the work of the “New Human Alliance,” and Hu Jiu and Zhang Yingying were assigned to handle it.

They encountered the perpetrator at the crime scene, and during the fight, Zhang Yingying lost control of her spiritual supernatural abilities, dragging Hu Jiu into the illusion.

Su Yang was surprised. Hu Jiu had cultivated for over a thousand years and was a powerful spirit. How could she be trapped by Zhang Yingying’s crude illusion?

But it had happened. Qin Jian’an reported that Zhang Yingying had fainted from overusing her abilities, while Hu Jiu seemed almost possessed, locking herself in a room and staring at a ball of yarn, attacking anyone who approached.

Su Yang rubbed her chin and decided to investigate.

Staring at a ball of yarn… it sounded intriguing.

When Su Yang arrived at the Special Division’s new base, the Teng Group was present. They lived together in a villa for convenience. Zhang Yingying had not yet recovered, and Hu Jiu had locked herself in a room.

“Why is she staring at a ball of yarn?” Cen You peeked through the door crack, puzzled.

Su Yang glanced at the others, who seemed equally clueless. “How long have you been teammates with Hu Jiu?”

“Five or six years…” Cen You answered obediently, unsure of her intent. Although Lin Zhaonuan had a bad temper, her skills were on par with her master’s.

“You’ve lived together for so long and don’t know Hu Jiu’s true form?”

Cen You, Qin Jian’an, and Zhao Sui exchanged glances. Cen You hesitantly asked, “Isn’t Hu Jiu a fox spirit?”

Su Yang: … They really didn’t know. She glanced at the door and said, “Hu Jiu is a cat.”

“?!”

Everyone was stunned. They had always thought Hu Jiu was a fox spirit! Her surname was Hu, she loved teasing people, and she seemed like a fox spirit. Now they were told she was a cat?!

Cen You, the Carp Spirit, was dumbfounded but then had an epiphany. “No wonder I’ve always found her strange and feared her. She’s a cat!”

Su Yang twitched her lips, ignoring these slow-witted people. She was also puzzled. “Only Zhang Yingying and Hu Jiu know what the illusion was like. Zhang Yingying hasn’t woken up, and Hu Jiu is in this state. There’s not much I can do. But I can tell you about Hu Jiu’s identity.”

Cen You widened his eyes. What incredible identity could Hu Jiu have? A cat with a significant status?

“Have you heard of the legend of the Nine-tailed Cat?” Su Yang began. The others were shocked. Hu Jiu was a Nine-tailed Cat?!

Su Yang confirmed their suspicions. “Hu Jiu is a Nine-tailed Cat and likely the only one in the world.” Nine-tailed Cats needed a Fated Person for cultivation. If they didn’t find one, they could only grow eight tails in their lifetime. When the ninth tail was about to grow, they had to find a Fated Person and ask for their wish.

If the person expressed a wish, the Nine-tailed Cat had to fulfill it and cut off one of its tails. This cycle repeated, preventing the cat from growing the ninth tail.

Therefore, Nine-tailed Cats with nine tails were extremely rare. Although Hu Jiu had “Nine” in her name, she was only an Eight Tails.