Lin Huan was, in fact, a superhuman.
His ability was to construct illusions, and he was particularly adept at stoking his opponents’ fears within these illusions, creating a pervasive sense of dread to drive them away.
It was precisely this ability that allowed him to deceive the demon hunters who came to investigate, making them believe he was merely a swindler.
However, if he hadn’t actually failed to deal with any monsters, the demon hunters wouldn’t have been so easily fooled.
Although he possessed the ability to create illusions, he lacked the power to kill enemies within them. Thus, he could only choose to scare monsters away and protect his clients, but could not truly eliminate them.
The item he had given Gu Dafei earlier was indeed not a protective amulet, but it was something special. Combined with the amulet’s scent and his ability, it could make ordinary people fall asleep.
Only when Gu Dafei was unconscious and not causing him trouble could Lin Huan fully unleash his power, using fear to drive away the source of fear.
He opened this detective agency with a desire to protect people as well as to earn money, so he had different charging standards for different clients.
Each color of amulet represented a different price point. For wealthy individuals, solving a problem would cost at least ten thousand yuan. For those without money, he would give them cheaper amulets, and the service would cost only a thousand or eight hundred yuan, considered an act of charity.
As for facing resistance due to arbitrary pricing…
He wasn’t afraid. The amulets he provided were different, and the services were also different, so naturally, the prices varied.
Subsequently, Lin Huan took out a small spray bottle and sprayed the demon-repelling items Gu Dafei had purchased. He then stuffed Gu Dafei’s slightly overweight body back under the bed, placing his own gold-plated amulet in the center.
After finishing, Lin Huan lightly tapped Gu Dafei’s forehead and quietly departed.
Not long after Lin Huan left, Gu Dafei groggily opened his eyes and the first thing he saw was the gold-colored amulet.
To Gu Dafei’s eyes at that moment, the amulet emanated a captivating golden aura, while the other demon-repelling items he had bought at high prices appeared filthy and impure.
“That superhuman detective agency really didn’t lie to me.”
Then Gu Dafei checked the time. Midnight had long passed, and the woman hadn’t come back. A relieved smile spread across his face.
Since this great tribulation had passed, he would go to Lin Huan tomorrow to pay the remaining balance. He couldn’t default on his payment to someone with such genuine abilities.
As for now, he would just get some good sleep. He hadn't had a proper night's rest in a while.
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Lin Huan walked towards his detective agency. After everything was set up, he knew the money was secured. He had done this kind of business many times and was very familiar with the process.
However, his expression wasn’t particularly happy. He had only scared away the vengeful spirit, preventing her from harming Gu Dafei, but she might shift her target to someone else.
In essence, Lin Huan had merely redirected the monster’s target.
Lin Huan muttered to himself with a sigh, “Alas… If only my abilities were a bit stronger. This feeling of powerlessness is getting quite tiresome. I’ve earned enough money, perhaps I should find a place to retire early…”
“You’re still very young, there’s no need to retire so soon. How about working for me? I can make you no longer feel powerless.”
A man’s voice suddenly sounded, causing Lin Huan’s hair to stand on end. The voice had appeared without any warning, catching him off guard.
He looked in the direction of the voice and saw a mysterious figure in a strange black robe sitting on a roadside bench. It was this person speaking to him!
This person was none other than Wen Wen, who was preparing to recruit containment officers. Lin Huan was merely one of his targets.
“Who are you?” Lin Huan asked warily.
“I am your future boss. I saw your performance just now, and it was quite interesting, so I’ve come to invite you to become my employee.”
Wen Wen said with admiration. Before acquiring the Disaster Containment Facility, he had also considered opening a small detective agency, helping people solve problems while extorting money from the wealthy.
Lin Huan’s expression was uncertain. This sudden appearance of the man was too bizarre. He said he saw his previous performance, which meant he had been watched all along without him noticing.
“What if I refuse?” Su Dan Novel Network
Wen Wen shrugged his shoulders and said, “Nothing much. I’m not a bad person, so I won’t do anything to you. However, you should hear my terms before refusing.”
“What terms?”
“I know the predicament you are currently facing. Your abilities are not fully awakened. Besides creating illusions, you are as frail as an ordinary person in other aspects. I can help you fully awaken!”
Fully awaken…
Lin Huan’s expression remained unchanged, but his heart was engaged in a fierce struggle. He had dreamed of possessing the power to fight back.
If he hadn't known about the existence of the superhuman world, he wouldn't have been dissatisfied with his own abilities. But he knew how this world truly was, so he was never content with an ability that could only scare people but not harm them.
“How do you do this awakening you speak of?”
“All you need to do is sign a contract to join us. The power of the contract is enough to awaken the dormant part of your abilities.” This information was known to Wen Wen when he decided to recruit Lin Huan.
Lin Huan pondered for a moment, then said to Wen Wen, “How do I know you’re not a swindler?”
Wen Wen smiled and then revealed his aura.
In an instant, Lin Huan realized his own insignificance. In that moment, he felt as if he were an ant, easily crushed by a simple flick of Wen Wen’s finger.
This was true fear, completely different from the fear he generated with illusions, because this person in front of him was real!
“The purpose of our Disaster Containment Facility is to maintain the balance between the two worlds, capturing supernatural creatures and items that cause disruption in the real world. If you join us, you will possess power far beyond what you have now.”
“Honestly, I think highly of your potential, but whether you join is up to you. I’ll leave the contract here. Once you sign it, you’ll be a member of the Disaster Containment Facility.”
After speaking, a black doorway appeared, and Wen Wen calmly walked through it.
Lin Huan watched Wen Wen disappear, his expression extremely complex.
Logically, he didn’t want to join an organization of unknown origin based on a few words from a person of unknown background. This world was incredibly dangerous, and one wrong step could lead to an abyss of eternal damnation.
However, he truly didn’t want to continue living aimlessly like this. Thus, he fell into a dilemma, wandering aimlessly on the street at night.