The Pseudo-Human Academy: Starting with a Bricklayer Personality

Xu Feng arrived at headquarters quickly by private jet and received the Limit Break Stone very smoothly, so smoothly that even he himself could not believe it.

Before he could ponder the oddities, he followed the flow of people and entered the headquarters' lecture hall with city leaders from all over the country.

The huge space was packed with people, hundreds of people sitting densely packed together, almost filling every gap.

Looking around, most of the people in charge looked tired and gloomy.

Most of them were only lucky enough to possess a magical artifact, and their physique and strength were only slightly better than ordinary people.

Given the series of mysterious events, it's already quite an achievement that they managed to attend the meeting; their listless appearance is hardly surprising.

Xu Feng didn't want to attract attention, so he went straight to the most secluded corner of the classroom and sat down, unconsciously exuding a faint sense of aloofness.

Not long after, Yu Xi appeared at the classroom door, her eyes quickly scanning the crowd.

When she spotted Xu Feng in the corner, her cool eyes lit up instantly. She walked briskly to his side and sat down steadily on his right.

Hongxia did not follow; as she was not the city's head, she was not qualified to attend the meeting.

Xu Feng only allowed Hong Xia to board the private jet after he had fed her to her heart's content.

Fairy Ye soon followed into the lecture hall.

Her gaze locked onto Xu Feng almost instantly, and without the slightest hesitation, she stepped forward.

She sat down close to Xu Feng's left side, her posture intimate and natural, as if she had long been accustomed to this kind of companionship.

For a moment, Xu Feng was flanked by two stunningly beautiful women, making him the most eye-catching presence in the entire lecture hall.

Several malicious glances were immediately cast over. A few senior city officials, their faces gloomy, huddled together, muttering enviously in low voices:

"Who is this guy? Why is he surrounded by two beautiful women?"

"Looks unfamiliar, is he newly promoted? He's just showing off because he's got some skills!"

"I think they just got lucky. Don't they know what kind of occasion this is? Do they really think this is a place for romantic entanglements?"

Xu Feng was slightly speechless. It was one thing for Yu tide to come closer with a cold face, but why did Fairy Ye also come closer and stand so close to him?

He genuinely didn't want to be too high-profile.

Xu Feng still doesn't know who he defeated in the dungeon.

Ye Xianzi's reaction puzzled Xu Feng. Although he didn't dislike her, she should at least consider the occasion!

Seeing that almost everyone had arrived in the lecture hall, Vice Minister Cao Yanhua coughed twice to quiet everyone down before announcing some important news.

"With more and more paranormal events occurring."

"Headquarters has decided to restructure the Anomaly Management Bureau, dividing it into four levels: county, city, province, and headquarters."

"And you, the people in charge, will be designated as captains of the Bureau of Anomalies, managing a group of Chosen Ones under your command, so that you can handle paranormal events better and faster."

"In addition, we also plan to select twelve sword bearers from among the captains. Each sword bearer is obligated to handle paranormal events that cannot be resolved in their respective provinces."

"If the captain can't solve a problem, he can ask the Swordholder for help. And to become the captain of the Swordholder, one must be very strong."

"Correspondingly, the headquarters' important resources are also allocated to the Swordholders first. Captains who can become Swordholders can apply to the headquarters for a pseudo-divine artifact."

These words caused an uproar, as everyone had always known that the headquarters had abundant resources.

Unexpectedly, they were so generous this time, offering twelve pseudo-divine artifacts as rewards.

Many of the leaders had a look of greed on their faces; many were determined to get their hands on this pseudo-divine artifact!

"We have now decided on the name of the first swordsman."

"The Bloody Gentleman - Xu Feng"

These words immediately puzzled all the people in charge.

"Who's this 'Bloody Gentleman'? Who knows if such a cool nickname is just for show?"

"Exactly! Why does this Xu Feng, this mink-haired guy, get to possess a Heavenly Artifact for no reason?"

"It's a cover-up! It's absolutely a cover-up! I'm not having it, I want to protest!"

The clamor of discussion swept through the entire lecture hall like a tidal wave.

These city officials are usually either busy dealing with paranormal events in the city or searching for clues in dungeons, hoping for a glimmer of hope.

They are usually very busy people, don't watch live streams, don't know Bloody Gentlemen at all, and don't have Xu Feng's overwhelming strength.

Xu Feng could run over any supernatural event in the city as if it were a speed bump.

They don't feel pressure at all.

All the people in charge present looked for Xu Feng.

There was surprise, jealousy, disdain, and naked hostility.

Xu Feng frowned slightly. He now understood why the Limit Break Stone had been given to him so readily.

So we're just waiting for him here, to let him set an example of the standard of strength for sword wielders!

The senior managers who had been whispering just moments before now raised their voices even higher, slamming their fists on the armrests and shouting with obvious resentment:

"Absurd! Is headquarters practicing nepotism? How can a person in charge whom we've never even heard of be directly chosen as the first Swordholder?"

"How precious are pseudo-divine artifacts? Even if a choice must be made, it should be among us veterans who have fought on the front lines for many years! What merit does Xu Feng possess?!"

"A bloodthirsty gentleman? I think he's more of a pretty face with no substance! He probably got the position by bribing Vice Minister Cao!"

A barrage of vulgarities rained down on him, and Xu Feng's brows furrowed almost imperceptibly, feeling utterly helpless.

He intended to finish the meeting quietly, collect the Limit Break Stone, and leave, maintaining the lowest possible profile from beginning to end.

But now, Cao Yanhua's words have put him in a very difficult position.

"Please be patient, everyone."

Cao Yanhua's voice, amplified through the loudspeaker, filled the classroom, silencing all the commotion. His gaze settled steadily on Xu Feng, his tone filled with certainty:

"I know everyone has some doubts about Captain Xu Feng, but I can tell you clearly that the code name 'Bloody Gentleman' is already recognized as a top-tier combat force in the Chosen Ones circle."

"Several SSS-level dungeon ratings have brought thousands of mineral veins and a resource-rich parallel world to China."

"In terms of battle record, strength, and contribution to the entire Anomaly Management Bureau, no one present can surpass him."

"His selection as the first sword bearer is not out of favoritism, but because he truly deserves it."

His words were powerful and resounding, and the entire room fell silent instantly.

The disdain on many people's faces froze, replaced by shock and disbelief.

They never imagined that the Bloodthirsty Gentleman they had never even heard of would have an SSS-level rating.

Many people have tried running the dungeon dozens of times but haven't even gotten an A-rank rating.

But some people were still unconvinced. A burly man in the front row, exuding a faint aura of a strange weapon, suddenly stood up and roared in a gruff voice:

"Talk is cheap! Who knows if this title is just made up by headquarters? If you're really capable, show us what you've got! Otherwise, we'll never acknowledge this swordsman!"

These words immediately drew a chorus of agreement.

"That's right! Let's have a contest if you dare!"

"Only if he defeats us will we be truly convinced of his worth!"