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Upon arriving at the large conference room on the 12th floor, after everyone was seated and the secretary closed the door from the outside, Mr. Tang, who hadn't spoken since getting into the car, finally looked at Qiu Tu...

Old Tang's personality was clearly decisive and efficient. So he didn't stand on ceremony and went straight to the point.

"Qiu Tu, I've traveled so far this time just to personally verify and receive the special catastrophic creature you captured."

"In your report, you said that those catastrophic creatures cannot be recorded with images or transmitted via signals."

"That's why I came here to check it out myself."

At this point, Old Tang said, "I hope... you won't disappoint me."

Upon hearing Tang Lao's words, Qiu Tu quickly replied, "Please rest assured, Tang Lao, you will soon be able to see this amazing catastrophic creature."

After saying that, Qiu Tu opened his "Gold-Obsessed Wallet," took out the first "Soul Shackles" altar, and placed it in front of the group.

Perhaps because he had advanced to the mid-stage of the fourth rank, Qiu Tu's senses had become increasingly sharp.

So... as soon as the "Soul Shackles" altar was taken out, Qiu Tu felt several spiritual forces sweep over him.

Among them, Huang Shangzong's spiritual power was clearly the strongest, carrying a powerful aura that seemed capable of crushing everything.

Elder Tang's spiritual perception seemed slightly weaker than Huang Shangzong's, but it was like a continuous tide, yet also seemed to conceal unfathomable undercurrents...

The sense of crisis felt by Qiu Tu was even stronger than that felt by Huang Shangzong.

As for the other three paths, they naturally belong to the three experts and advisors brought by Elder Tang.

However, although Qiu Tu guessed that these three experts were quite strong, he did not expect that they were all pseudo-fourth-level masters.

'As expected... even if the shelter is weak, its foundation is far superior to that of a small, undeveloped area.'

Just then, as Qiu Tu was thinking this, Tang Lao remained silent, but one of the experts spoke first.

The expert, sporting a small mustache, twirled it as he curiously examined the empty "Soul Shackles" altar, saying, "Chief Qiu... um, Director Qiu. I don't seem to... see or sense anything inside..."

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The three experts and advisors brought by Mr. Tang consisted of two men and one woman.

They all looked to be in their forties.

These three people all exuded a strong scholarly air, and they didn't look like people in high positions like Elder Tang and Huang Shangzong, nor did they have the bright eyes and absolute confidence of Tang Feifei.

Clearly, they are all professional researchers.

He was promoted to "pseudo-fourth rank" only because certain projects or research required matching strength and rank.

Qiu Tu doesn't look down on such people or think they rely on external forces. On the contrary, he actually has great respect for those who dedicate their lives to scientific research.

Therefore, although this advisor had a somewhat pointed face and a small mustache, resembling a tortoise prime minister, he still did not underestimate him. After the other party raised questions, he patiently explained...

"Counselor... if the 'Yellow Demons' were so easy to see and monitor, wouldn't other shelters have discovered them long ago?"

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, the advisor twirled his mustache, nodded slightly, and said, "That makes sense."

This advisor was clearly a bit impatient, so after agreeing with Qiu Tu's statement, he also asked curiously, "So... how can we see them?"

He paused for a moment, then pointed to the empty "Soul Shackles" altar and said, "Now we can't see it, we probably can't touch it, and we can't sense it with our mental power."

How can we prove that they really exist?

This advisor was clearly a mouthpiece for several people. Although the others didn't question or inquire, they were obviously somewhat puzzled.

After all... the current scene is very much like a "fable": Qiu Tu took out an "empty" soul shackle altar and told everyone that there was a creature inside that no one could see, touch, or sense.

Then he asked everyone if they believed him.

If we add another condition: only those with outstanding abilities or exceptional wisdom can see it... then it truly becomes a modern version of "The Emperor's New Clothes".

At this moment, Huang Shangzong, Qiu Tu's superior, also spoke up.

He didn't show any personal emotion, just looked at Qiu Tu expressionlessly, and then said, "Director Qiu, Elder Tang and the other advisors have very valuable time, so please don't keep us in suspense."

"Tell us how to see the 'Yellow Demon' you mentioned."

Of the group, Old Tang was the most composed. His expression remained unchanged throughout.

So Qiu Tu glanced at him first, and seeing that he didn't object to Huang Shangzong's suggestion, he said, "Since the Speaker has said so, then... I'll let everyone see the true form of 'Huang Mei'."

After saying that, Qiu Tu didn't delay any longer and immediately activated his "Order Space" ability again.

The effect of his "Order Space" today is that "abilities and traits such as emptiness, disguise, and invisibility are nullified within the range." So as soon as the ability was activated, a semi-transparent figure slowly appeared in the "Soul Shackles" altar.

It was the figure of a naked woman. The woman's height was probably limited by "soul shackles," so she was only the size of a palm.

She was broad-shouldered and burly, with fierce eyes.

It's possible that the two creatures have different sound frequencies, and it couldn't hear what Qiu Tu was saying.

However... as an intelligent being, she could still guess from Qiu Tu's actions and behavior that Qiu Tu was showing her off.

So when she saw several people's eyes all focused on her, she suddenly transformed into a yellow phantom and disappeared from the spot!

The next second, she pounced on the edge of the altar, baring her teeth and claws at the group in a menacing manner!

"Huang Mei's" speed was indeed beyond the human eye's ability to perceive. Even inside the "Soul Shackles" the size of a fish tank, her movement speed was almost impossible for the human eye to detect!

So this startled the three experts.

However, after the initial shock, the three experts all let out a soft "hmm" and then stepped forward to begin their research.

Upon noticing the approach of the three experts, the female bear "Yellow Demon" became even more ferocious, circling the altar in a frenzy.

So, in just a moment, with a "crack," the "Boundless Divine Crystal" at the center of the altar shattered completely and turned into ashes.

Qiu Tu had anticipated this, so he reached out and took out another "Boundless Divine Crystal" the size of a fingernail and placed it on top.

Because it was supplied with the power of cataclysm by three "Boundless Divine Crystals" at the same time, "Huang Mei" could not escape from the "Soul Shackles" even though it struggled desperately.

Upon seeing this, the three experts let out a soft "Eh" and then looked at the soul altar on Qiu Tu's table.

It was the "Turtle Prime Minister" who spoke first. He rubbed his beard and said curiously, "Director Qiu, this Cataclysmic Treasure in your hand is quite ingenious."

"If I'm not mistaken, its prototype should just be the shelter-style 'soul shackles,' but I didn't expect that the modified version would be so interesting."

Hearing the advisor's words, Qiu Tu smiled and replied, "Yes. This Cataclysmic Artifact was specially made by our Exploration Department to capture the 'Yellow Demon.'"

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, the councilor nodded and then turned his attention back to "Huang Mei".

At this point, Huang Shangzong also became restless.

Actually, when Qiu Tu took out an empty "soul shackle" just now, he thought Qiu Tu was making an inappropriate joke, and that "Huang Mei" was actually locked up somewhere else.

Because no matter how many times he scanned the altar with his mental power, he could not sense the existence of anything on it.

Therefore, Qiu Tu was genuinely surprised when he realized that he had used some ability or method to make "Huang Mei" manifest.

He continued to use his mental power to sense things, but still couldn't perceive anything.

'Do such extraordinary catastrophic creatures really exist in this world?'

Thinking this, Huang Shangzong couldn't help but want to stand up and try to examine it carefully. However... he couldn't bring himself to do it.

Then, as if struck by a premonition, he glanced at Old Tang. Seeing that Old Tang also seemed eager to try, he had an idea and, smiling, invited, "Old Tang, it really does seem a bit magical. Shall we go up and take a look together?"

Old Tang glanced at him, nodded slightly, and then got up and went up as well.

So, the five of them then began to examine the "Soul Shackles" altar.

The wonder of the "Soul Shackles" altar lies in the fact that it can only trap "spiritual bodies," but is ineffective against physical bodies.

Therefore, the hands of several people could reach inside, but "Yellow Demon" could not come out.

So the five of them took turns touching around inside the altar to check on the "Yellow Demon".

Upon seeing that this creature was truly intangible and imperceptible, the councilors became genuinely interested.

The "Turtle Prime Minister's" eyes were practically brimming with interest. He looked at Qiu Tu, then teased,

"To be honest, I'm starting to wonder if you used some kind of ability to make us hallucinate. Or... conjure up some kind of holographic image. This is truly amazing..."

The other two councilors, who were usually quiet, nodded slightly upon hearing this.

Another male counselor chimed in, “That’s the beauty of science. Although we believe in the ‘razor’s law,’ that entities should not be multiplied unnecessarily.”

"However... when we discover a phenomenon that cannot be explained by this method, we will also start to make various assumptions and guesses."

"Back then, the power of cataclysm was like this. Now, the 'Yellow Demon' remains the same."

"Although most of these assumptions and conjectures are wrong, such as the 'ether theory' and 'heliocentric theory,' which have stood the test of time for hundreds and thousands of years in the scientific community."

"But... when new observation methods emerge and everything is overturned, science is always able to be updated and transformed."

"Just like... if you hadn't happened to have a way to let us see the 'Yellow Demon,' perhaps... this 'Soul Shackles' altar would have sat on our table for a hundred years, a thousand years, ten thousand years, and we wouldn't have suspected that there was something inside."

"And for a long time, those 'Regional Lords' probably never imagined, even until their deaths, that what caused their spiritual power and life force to drain away was actually a special kind of catastrophic creature."

As they spoke, the female advisor had already set up various instruments, and the three began to try different methods to observe and study the "Yellow Demon"...

What followed was a long wait...

Of course, Tang Lao, Huang Shangzong, and Qiu Tu couldn't stay here waiting for the results, so they temporarily left the meeting room, leaving the space to the three advisors.

Stepping out of the conference room, a rare faint smile appeared on Old Tang's face. He put his hands behind his back and said to Qiu Tu, "Director Qiu, would it be convenient for me to sit in your office for a while?"

Upon hearing Tang Lao's words, Qiu Tu quickly replied, "Of course, Tang Lao. This way, please."

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at the same time.

While Mr. Tang was visiting Mr. Qiu's office, he was on the 11th floor of the Detective Agency.

Ellie, Ji Qinglin, Lü Cheng, Guan Weihua, Shi Youxin and other senior executives gathered there.

They all craned their necks to look at the stairwell guarded by security.

For the safety of Mr. Tang and Mr. Huang, the entire 12th floor was completely sealed off after they went up. Both the elevators and stairwells were guarded. Only those authorized by the two shelter's higher-ups were allowed to pass; no one else was permitted to approach.

This left several people who wanted to show off stuck on the 11th floor, hoping to find a chance to sneak up.

While waiting, they also talked about Qiu Tu.

"What great achievement did the director make? Why did even Elder Tang get involved?" Guan Weihua asked, somewhat puzzled.

Shi Youxin frowned, shook his head, and then said, "It must be a remarkable achievement. Otherwise, Old Tang wouldn't have traveled for more than ten hours, and upon arriving at the Exploration Bureau, he would have gone straight to the 12th floor without even taking a break."

Upon hearing this, Ellie and the other two exchanged glances.

Actually, the three of them had a vague idea of ​​what was going on.

For example... a mysterious person, or an evil god?

However... because Huang Shangzong did not explain the whole story to them, they only knew the general direction, but not the specific details.

But no matter who it is... they all envy Qiu Tu now. After all, he is Tang Lao, the builder and leader of the Eighth Sanctuary, one of the big shots who liberated the people of the Northwest from the rule of evil gods and anti-government forces.

Moreover, as the number two figure in the shelter, he is the de facto ruler of the entire shelter as long as Speaker Rao Shou does not interfere.

Especially with the establishment of the shelter, the higher-ups intentionally reduced the military's presence, and Speaker Rao Shou was engrossed in philosophical speculation, so in many cases, Old Tang had the final say.

For such a high-ranking person, simply exchanging a few words with him, receiving a compliment, or even a nod can greatly benefit one's career.

Once you're on his end, your rise to fame and fortune is just around the corner.

And now... Qiu Tu has all of this to himself.

Moreover... I don't know if it was intentional or not, but the fact that Old Tang let Qiu Tu into his car has greatly boosted Qiu Tu's prestige.

Without even investigating, they all knew that after today, Qiu Tu's prestige within the entire investigation bureau would reach its peak, and no one would dare to oppose him.

The others were green with envy, but they could only pace anxiously downstairs.

Just as the senior officers were getting anxious, they suddenly heard a report from their subordinates that another convoy had arrived at the Exploration Department.

Another convoy has arrived at the investigation department?

The group was a little surprised, but they still hurried down to greet her. When the person in the car got off, they realized that it was Tang Feifei.

"No need for formalities, everyone. Old Tang called me over for a routine inquiry."

After briefly concluding her statement, Tang Feifei, led by Secretary Tang, went up to the 12th floor.