Starting as an infant, with parents who are blond-haired delinquents?

Further ahead, any primate monster could be involved. Currently, only a very few martial artists who have surpassed the tenth rank have been found to have gene sequences in their blood that are similar to those of some primate monsters.

In other words, in the process of gradually becoming stronger, there may also be a certain degree of atavism.

It took decades of observation to update the Bureau of Investigation's technology to the point where it can track genetic similarities.

This is the first piece of evidence.

The second piece of evidence. Humanity has existed for a mere fraction of a time in the vast span of history, yet in such a short period, it has developed into a force capable of contending with all the demonic beasts.

They are the strongest race on Earth, aside from monsters.

Compared to tens of millions of years, the development speed over thousands of years is in no way inferior.

In terms of affinity, learning ability, creativity, and many other aspects, they are superior to those so-called monsters.

And humans are able to plunder everything from the monsters…

Absorbing the crystal core of a demonic beast may give rise to your own martial arts techniques. If you successfully absorb the beast, you will gain its unique abilities.

That's a being of divine beast level.

This is also why humans have become the highest level of the "new" bloodline hierarchy.

However, what the investigation bureau still finds puzzling is whether humanity truly is the highest bloodline product evolved from demonic beasts through trial and error over time.

That human didn't seem to follow the usual behavior of the demon beasts.

As a special race, the limits of human potential are unimaginable. After decades of cultivation, they can easily go toe-to-toe with demonic beasts that have cultivated for hundreds of years.

And the lower limit is really low.

Ordinary people like Shen Qiangwei and Zhang Huolong, who are powerless even to kill a chicken, probably couldn't withstand an attack from a large animal.

Therefore, the Bureau of Investigation also considers humans to be "strange monsters".

Just as mythical beasts cannot reproduce, humans also possess certain characteristics.

This characteristic may manifest itself in reproduction.

The original Martial Saint, the most unparalleled and peerless among humankind.

Then, the offspring that gradually multiplied included both strong and weak individuals.

Based on the human martial arts reproduction mechanism…

The first offspring of a martial artist, possessing the strongest bloodline and greatest potential within the family.

This kind of reproduction is also seen as a competition for bloodlines.

The first offspring will compete for the bloodline, which will greatly dilute the bloodline, talents, and other factors of the second and third offspring.

Starting with the generation of the Martial Saint, the bloodline has been continuously diluted. As the number of descendants increased, the true bloodline of the Martial Saint would only be preserved in the eldest son.

This is why the Investigation Bureau and others were so eager to use Lu Shu's hair on Zhang Huolong, with the aim of creating a second Zhang Chaoqiang.

Because of the deer's fur, people can disregard this condition and prevent the potential talents of having a second child from being diluted.

"Therefore, in conclusion, apart from the fact that human bloodline dilution is true, the rest are preliminary theories based on the Investigation Bureau's assessment. The truth about humans and demonic beasts still needs to be further investigated..."

Zhang Chaoqiang had been talking for a long time and his mouth was dry when Manager Liu bought some drinks.

Hearing several adults, Tan Yue, and Lang Gou surrounding Zhang Chaoqiang and listening to him tell stories, I found the scene very interesting and secretly snapped a picture of it.

After visiting the Monster Garden, Zhang Huolong and Shen Qiangwei collapsed on the sofa, not wanting to go anywhere else.

Zhang Chaoqiang's words that morning had completely extinguished their brain cells; in their eyes, the world was a giant monster.

On New Year's Eve and New Year's Day in Zhongzhou City, the authorities arranged special group programs. As the saying goes, when in Rome, do as the Romans do. Over the next few days, the group thoroughly experienced the hospitality of Zhongzhou City.

The hotel room was filled with various kinds of roses. On the evening of the first day of the Lunar New Year, Lao Chen brought Manager Liu back, and the two officially confirmed their relationship.

That same evening, Huang Feng from the Investigation Bureau called Zhang Chaoqiang.

Huang Feng: "Comrade Zhang Chaoqiang, are you all ready? We're setting off for Jushan tomorrow!"

Zhang Chaoqiang was stunned for a moment, searching his memory: "Tomorrow? Didn't we agree to meet after the New Year?"

Huang Feng: "It's after the New Year. Tomorrow is the second day of the Lunar New Year. Isn't it already after the Spring Festival?"

Zhang Chaoqiang was speechless.

The two seem to have different common sense...

Is the second day of the Lunar New Year already after the holiday in your family?

Chapter 178 Entering

During the phone call, Zhang Chaoqiang learned that as investigators, they worked year-round without a break.

This year-round, no-rest policy wasn't a rule set by the Bureau of Investigation, but rather a reflection of their own dedication to and commitment to their role.

Wherever there is a mission or an unusual situation, they need to go there.

This is the spirit cultivated by a senior investigator over many years in the excellent environment of the Bureau of Investigation.

And there's a reason why they're in such a hurry.

This is because, in recent days, the investigation bureau has not forgotten to continue to follow up on those who had visited Jushan in a short period of time.

It was discovered that a few individuals had returned to Jushan.

It wasn't until they returned and investigated that they discovered…

Like the thieves at the Castle Hotel, they committed several thefts on their way back from Jushan in Minjiang City.

Therefore, under these circumstances, those who had not yet been investigated returned to Jushan Mountain, and they still carried the scent of the photinia flower.

They went and then returned, perhaps because there was some mysterious power inside. They couldn't wait to find out if the thief was behind it all.

The investigators are eager to unravel the mysteries and explore everything about Jushan.

Therefore, they have to be anxious about this.

When they learned that Zhang Chaoqiang was going on a long trip to Minjiang City the next day, Shen Qiangwei and Zhang Huolong were somewhat at a loss.

Other parents, upon learning that their child is going on a long trip, will proactively prepare some essential living items for them, such as clothes, etc.

However, it is clear that Zhang Chaoqiang himself also believes that if he really waits for them to help him prepare his luggage, then he will really have to wait until after the New Year to be able to travel there.

A few simple clothes: long-sleeved shirts and shorts, plus some essential underwear.

That's basically all.

As for so-called mental supplements and various resources, the Bureau of Investigation is very wealthy, so there is no need for them to make any preparations.

After packing his things, Old Chen specially prepared some dishes with auspicious meanings for Zhang Chaoqiang's trip that evening.

For example, braised mandarin fish...

The homonym for "return" suggests a wish for Zhang Chaoqiang's swift return.

While Zhang Chaoqiang was not returning, Zhang Huolong and Lao Chen planned to stay in Zhongzhou City.

They discovered that the Disneyland and other famous attractions they had visited in recent days were just a drop in the ocean.

There are even a lot of things and attractions that they haven't experienced or tried.

Even Zhang Huolong and Shen Qiangwei, the couple, were not worried at all about Zhang Chaoqiang's journey; on the contrary, they were very much looking forward to it.

With Zhang Chaoqiang gone, the couple's life together is now completely free of any third wheel.

They couldn't be happier.

"Chaoqiang, when you go there this time, you have to take some pictures for us!" Shen Qiangwei frantically stuffed tissues, cooling balm, and other things into Zhang Chaoqiang's spatial ring:

"I've heard there are many insects that can read words in the mountains. Be careful when you go on your field trip!"

Zhang Chaoqiang, Lao Chen, and Tan Yue told the two the truth from the beginning, but they couldn't understand it no matter what they did, so they simply claimed that Zhang Chaoqiang had gone to Minjiang City to do some research, and that he had been invited by the Central Government's Investigation Bureau.

However, in Zhang Chaoqiang's opinion, his work was probably no different from that of a field survey, given the large number of high-level martial artists in the Investigation Bureau, some of whom even possessed special abilities.

In the past, he only hoped to help investigate the whereabouts of those who had returned to Jushan, or to investigate the legendary mysterious beast, the Stealing Beast.

Regarding Zhang Chaoqiang's trip.

They couldn't understand, but since Zhang Chaoqiang posed no safety risk, they let him go.

The next day, before leaving, Tan Yue gave Zhang Chaoqiang a good luck charm. Zhang Chaoqiang never expected that this kind of thing, which should be given by parents to their children to pray for a safe journey, was given to him by Tan Yue.

"Thank you."

"Safe journey!"

After saying goodbye to his parents, Lao Chen, Tan Yue, and others, he boarded the armored vehicle driven by Huang Feng and Bai Lu and headed to the Investigation Bureau once again.

"How are you doing, Comrade Zhang Chaoqiang? Are you nervous?"

Bai Lu tapped Zhang Chaoqiang's forearm, who was looking out the window, gazing at the strange, ever-changing scenery, seemingly lost in thought.

Zhang Chaoqiang shook his head. His goal for this trip was consistent with that of the Investigation Bureau.

They were all stealing fat.

Recalling what Huang Feng and the other person said in the Investigation Bureau the day before yesterday, as a strange beast with a bloodline level of divine beast, it was actually possible for humans to absorb their abilities.

Doesn't this just mean that humans' ability to surpass others seems to be higher than that of all demonic beasts of all bloodline levels?

Zhang Chaoqiang also wanted to try again to see if he could take advantage of the situation and find an opportunity to contact the other party while searching for the fat thief.

At the same time, it's also about seeing if I can break the theory that the Bureau of Investigation has been researching for thousands of years, which states that the same person cannot possess two different abilities.

This was the second reason he decided to go to Jushan with the Investigation Bureau this time. The first reason, of course, was the unchanging trade reward: the screaming chicken crystal core on the arrow.

The Investigation Bureau's plan was not much different from what Zhang Chaoqiang was thinking.

It's a matter of mutual benefit; they thought Zhang Chaoqiang's special [diffusion] ability could come in handy now that no life force fluctuations could be detected in Jushan.

Secondly, it is also an attempt to get closer to Zhang Chaoqiang during the mission, to strengthen their relationship, and ultimately to achieve the extraordinary feat of bringing Zhang Chaoqiang under the control of the Supernatural Administration.

Zhang Chaoqiang's eyes remained fixed on the view outside the window. He seemed very interested in the maze-like formation in the mountains and forests. Bai Lu had been observing Zhang Chaoqiang for some time.

He tapped Zhang Chaoqiang's hand again, trying to draw his attention away from the changing scenery outside the window.

He worried that Zhang Chaoqiang would be affected by the maze outside, which would have a negative impact on his mental state.

However, Zhang Chaoqiang's mental level was much stronger than Tan Yue's, and he could fully unleash abilities that transcended levels, so he was not worried about this at all.