As someone in sequence 001, I also want to give up today.

Li Yu's half-day holiday ended quickly, and the bureau called upon her with new tasks.

She had to leave hastily, filled with a sense of wonder and fondness for the bell and a feeling of感慨 about her brother's "transformation".

Before leaving, she remembered something and said to Li Xian, who was sprawled on the sofa and whose feet were being tickled by Lingdang's cat tail (unsuccessfully):

"By the way, bro, I have something to tell you. The General Administration and the Ministry of Education have jointly issued a document. They plan to pilot the establishment of 'Special Potential Development Schools' in major cities, which are basically schools for people with superpowers. They mainly target awakened minors, providing them with systematic ability guidance, cultural education, and basic combat training. Chen Zhe and I have both been initially included in the list of candidates for instructors at the Jiangcheng branch, and we'll probably be going there to teach in a while."

Li Xian raised an eyebrow, but before he could speak, Lingdang beside him perked up her ears:

"School? What's that? Is it tasty?"

Li Yu was amused and squatted down to patiently explain:

"School is a place to learn knowledge and make new friends. Children with special abilities, like Lingdang, can go there to learn how to better use their abilities. They can also play with many other special children like her."

The bell seemed to understand, but not quite.

But when it heard "many special children," the cat's ears twitched, seemingly showing some interest.

But then he immediately glanced warily at Li Xian:

"Hmph, I don't need to go to any school! My power is innate! But... it wouldn't hurt to go see my future subordinates, would it?"

Li Xian ignored her childish remarks and asked Li Yu:

"Forced enrollment?"

"Currently, it's based on a combination of voluntary participation and recommendation, but in the long run, to standardize management and tap into potential, we may gradually implement mandatory basic education. Especially for young children like Lingdang with special abilities, sending them to systematic learning is actually a good thing, much better than staying at home..."

Li Yu glanced meaningfully at the remote control that Lingdang had secretly tried to move again using her telekinetic powers (a weaker version after the fission).

(He was immobilized by Li Xian's even more subtle mental power without him noticing.)

"...It's all just wishful thinking."

"understood."

Li Xian nodded.

"We'll see how things go then."

Li Yu gave a few more instructions on safety and taking good care of Lingdang before leaving in a hurry.

After the door closed, the living room was quiet for a moment.

Lingdang immediately moved closer to Li Xian and asked curiously:

"Dad... are there really many people like me at school? Are there any who are even better than me?"

Her eyes sparkled with competitiveness and curiosity.

Li Xian glanced at her and began to unleash his talent for persuasion... no, for educating children:

"School? That's a great place. Not only are there other kids like you, but there are also all sorts of fun facilities that can test your strength and teach you more powerful moves. And... there's unlimited nutritious lunches and afternoon tea snacks, and I heard they often have special dried fish and pudding."

Bell's eyes lit up instantly, and she almost drooled.

"Unlimited? Dried fish! Pudding!"

"However,"

Li Xian changed the subject and sighed.

"The school also has rules. First, only children with a clean record can go. Those with unknown origins, no official status, or who might be being chased by bad guys..."

He deliberately dragged out his words.

Bell's ears drooped, her excitement waning considerably.

She sat back down on the sofa, sullenly, and hugged her knees.

"Then... then does that mean I won't be able to go?"

Her longing for "unlimited dried fish and pudding" and her curiosity about "being with many special children" were now dampened by reality.

Seeing her dejected look, Li Xian felt a little mischievous, but he didn't really intend to let her stay depressed.

He ruffled her hair (but Lingdang angrily dodged away):

"So, the most urgent thing is to get you a flawless, verifiable identity. The temporary foster care certificate I prepared before and the vague 'beast-type ability' explanation might be enough to pass routine community checks, but it's probably not enough to get you into a national-level special school."

"What should we do then?"

The bell raised its head.

His golden eyes were full of dependence and inquiry, and he temporarily forgot his airs as "this great one".

Li Xian stroked his chin, lost in thought:

"I recently heard that a new guy in Jiangcheng has awakened, Sequence 021, with the ability 'Electromagnetic Control.' This sequence is quite high; he's probably the only one in the world with it. Most importantly, electromagnetic manipulation involves microscopic information disturbance and energy field simulation... Well, theoretically, if used skillfully enough, it might be able to directly interfere with or even forge the underlying identity information flow in some encrypted databases. Combined with some other methods, it might be able to 'create' a flawless legitimate identity for you."

The bell only partially understood what was being said, but it grasped the key points:

"You're going to find that guy who knows how to use electricity? Can he help me?"

"It's not about 'searching,' it's about 'chance encounter.'"

Li Xian corrected him, then slumped back onto the sofa.

"And while we're at it, let's 'learn' about his abilities. Don't worry, Dad has a plan."

Looking at Li Xian's confident (actually just lazy) demeanor, Lingdang felt inexplicably at ease.

But Bell still refused to admit it:

"Who, who asked for your help! I can figure it out myself!"

However, this confidence is clearly insufficient.

"Okay, then you should figure out how to do the dishes today, using your fission mental power."

Li Xian pointed to the kitchen sink.

Lingdang looked at the pool of dishes.

Then think about your own mental strength, which you don't control very well.

And the "pudding punishment" that might result from breaking a bowl.

……

It wilted instantly.

The cat's tail drooped listlessly.

"...Dad, go ahead and come back soon."

Those who understand the times are wise, and rulers are well aware of this principle.

With the plan finalized, Li Xian didn't rush into action.

He maintained his consistent "lazy" style.

I spent two days researching through mobile news and local forums for people with supernatural abilities (these forums are springing up like mushrooms these days).

With his all-pervasive perception, he roughly figured out the situation of the newly promoted Sequence 021 "Electromagnetic Controller".

The other party's code name is "Magnetic String," his real name is unknown, he is male, and his age is estimated to be between twenty and thirty.

After awakening, he did not seem to join any official organization and acted relatively discreetly, but he did not completely hide himself either.

There have been sporadic eyewitness reports.

Abnormal electromagnetic disturbances have been observed around substations or communication base stations near several old industrial areas in Jiangcheng, suggesting that they may be conducting capability exercises or tests.

"Liking to hang out near energy nodes...that's a good habit."

Li Xian noted down several possible locations.

That afternoon, he went out to buy groceries and also bought some new cat-shaped cotton candy for Lingdang.

(Lingdang expressed strong anticipation for this and reluctantly agreed to stay home alone for the time being, staring at Fat Orange with wide eyes.)

Li Xian wandered to the vicinity of an abandoned communications base in the northern suburbs.

This place is far from the main road, surrounded by sparse woods and rusted iron towers.

The air was filled with faint, lingering electromagnetic radiation and a more active energy fluctuation belonging to those with supernatural abilities.

Li Xian's senses spread out like an invisible radar, quickly locking onto a location.

He strolled over slowly and saw his target behind a patch of waist-high weeds.

A tall, thin young man wearing a gray hoodie is standing with his eyes closed under an abandoned microwave antenna.

He raised his hands slightly, palms facing each other, with fine blue-white sparks dancing between them.

Moreover, faint electric currents could be felt in the air within a radius of several meters centered on him.

The metal shards on the ground trembled slightly, emitting a soft "humming" sound.

He was clearly trying to precisely manipulate electromagnetic forces in an attempt to create some kind of stable field.

Sequence 021: Electromagnetic Control.

Li Xian's [All-Encompassing Power] was activated instantly.

The depth perception was like the most sophisticated scanner, clearly seeing the essence of the young man's supernatural abilities.

It's not as simple as just manipulating electricity.

Rather, it is a more fundamental absolute command over electromagnetic fields, electric charges, magnetic field lines, and even parts of the electromagnetic spectrum.

From macroscopic lightning to microscopic chip information, everything is theoretically within its control.

Furthermore, judging from his mental strength, he has probably reached the peak of C-level, which is around 1800.

With 021's high rank, his actual combat strength is probably comparable to that of an ordinary B-level ability user or alien beast.

"A very useful skill."

Li Xian's internal assessment, especially regarding the goal of "creating an identity".

Although he wore a mask, he did not deliberately conceal his presence.

(Of course, he usually doesn't have much of a strong aura, just like a rock.)

The footsteps startled the young man.

"Magnetic String" suddenly opened its eyes.

The electric light in his hand instantly subsided, and he looked warily in Li Xian's direction.

What he saw was a young man dressed in ordinary casual clothes, carrying a supermarket plastic bag, and wearing a strange Sun Wukong mask on his face, who looked harmless.

But his superhuman intuition kept him on his toes, because he couldn't sense any energy fluctuations from the other person.

They either possess extremely strong stealth abilities, or they are genuinely ordinary people who have stumbled upon this place.

But would an ordinary person come to a place like this?

"Who are you?"

The magnetic string's voice was somewhat deep and wary.

"Just passing by, buying groceries."

Li Xian shook the bag in his hand, his tone casual.

"I saw a light over here and came to check it out out of curiosity. You're that 'magnetic string' guy from the news? The one who plays with electricity?"

Magneton frowned, not liking the term "playing with electricity."

But the other party's attitude was casual, and they didn't seem like an official who came to cause trouble.

"It's not safe here; ordinary people should leave."

"oh."

Li Xian responded, but did not move.

Instead, he looked around at the air where faint traces of electricity still lingered, and the metal on the ground that trembled slightly.

"With your abilities... could you hack into a network system? Like modifying a database or something?"

Magneton's gaze sharpened, and faint electric light once again flickered around him:

Why are you asking this?

This is a very sensitive issue.

"Just asking out of curiosity."

Li Xian smiled, appearing harmless.

"I have a friend whose identity is a bit problematic, and he wants to 'legitimize' it. I heard that someone skilled in electromagnetic abilities might be able to help."

I will not do anything illegal or criminal.

The magnetic string resolutely refused, while secretly increasing its power, preparing to attack or leave should the other party make any unusual moves.

He couldn't see through this person, and a warning bell was ringing in his mind.

"Don't be nervous, I'm just asking."

Li Xian waved his hand, as if he hadn't seen the lightning bolt that the other party was about to unleash.

"But, since we're already here..."

Before he finished speaking, Magneton suddenly felt an extremely strange change in the surrounding electromagnetic field!

The electromagnetic force he relied on to control, so readily at his fingertips, seemed to have been thrown into a lake with pebbles at this moment.

Ripples spread that were completely beyond his control!

No, it's not out of control, but rather controlled by a greater, more fundamental force...

It was forcibly "covered up" or "assimilated"!

He tried to condense lightning, but the electric light flickered uncertainly at his fingertips, as if it had encountered an invisible obstacle;

He tried to disrupt the magnetic field to force the other party back, but found that his magnetic field commands were like throwing a stone into the sea.

What horrified him even more was that he could feel the superpower core within his body.

The primal power representing Sequence 021 "Electromagnetic Control" was trembling slightly.

It was as if they had encountered the "gaze" and... "imprint" of some higher being?

"What...what did you do?!"

Magnet String was horrified; he had never encountered anything like this before.

The other party didn't even make any obvious move!

Li Xian did not answer, but just looked at him quietly.

【All-Encompassing Power】is operating at full capacity.

Analysis, understanding, replication... the essence of Sequence 021's abilities is laid bare before his "eyes," like an open book.

That involves the fundamental rules of electromagnetic interaction.

The principle of controlling information carrier waves.

The way it affects the boundary between energy and matter...

All of them were absorbed and optimized by the powers.

A few seconds later, Li Xian blinked.

[Superpower Replicated: Electromagnetic Control (Optimized Version)]

[Optimization Effects: Control precision and range increased by 300%, energy consumption reduced by 60%, new "Microscopic Information Weaving" and "Macroscopic Force Field Shaping" characteristics added, enabling molecular-level electromagnetic manipulation and the construction of large-scale electromagnetic barriers.]

Current level of mastery: Perfect

[Note: Now you can set up wireless charging throughout your home, and incidentally, ensure your neighbors' WiFi is always at full strength (or always has no signal).]

Get it done.

Li Xian was completely satisfied.

Meanwhile, the magnetic string opposite him felt a lightness all over its body after Li Xian withdrew his invisible "gaze".

The out-of-control superpowers returned to normal.

But the feeling of being stripped naked and studied just now sent chills down his spine.

The look in his eyes as he looked at Li Xian was filled with fear and disbelief.

What kind of monster is this? What sequence does it belong to? What kind of ability was that just now?

"Thanks, MagnetString Bro."

Li Xian acted as if nothing had happened, smiling as he picked up the plastic bag.

"Your abilities are very inspiring. Don't worry, I won't do anything bad, I'm just doing some research. Goodbye."

With that, he turned around and slowly walked away along the path he had come from, as if he were truly just a curious passerby.

Cixian stood frozen in place until Li Xian's figure disappeared behind the trees before he finally let out a breath.

His back was soaked with cold sweat.

He dared not linger there any longer, and even for a short time, he dared not practice his abilities again.

What happened today was beyond his comprehension.

on the way home.

Li Xian pondered how to combine the newly acquired [Electromagnetic Control (Optimized Version)] with his existing [Consciousness Severing] abilities.

Weave a perfect identity for the bell (including a series of data chains from birth records, medical records to basic education information).

While casually using his new ability, he interfered with the phone of a perverted man on the roadside who was trying to secretly film under a girl's skirt with a weak electric current, causing the screen to go black and start smoking on the spot.

"What's the difference between having ability and being a salted fish if you don't use it to do good deeds? Although I am a salted fish..."

Li Xian shook his head and walked into the community, concealing his achievements and fame.

As soon as the door opened, Lingdang rushed over.

Her eyes sparkled as she stared at the bag in his hand:

"Marshmallow!"

Li Xian handed her the cat-shaped cotton candy, watching the little one cheer and run away, a slight smile playing on his lips.

With the identity issue about to be resolved, a school for people with special abilities seems like a good option.

(At least it can consume this girl's excess energy and delusional fantasies)

My younger sister will soon be able to come home more often...

Well, aside from possibly dealing with Li Yu's question about Lingdang being too obedient.

("Why is she so well-behaved with me but always hissing at you?")

Aside from the fat orange cat's protest against a potential further decline in its status within the family, everything seems to be developing in a more "troublesome" but also more "interesting" direction.

His slacking off daily life goes further and further down the path of finding a cat-eared loli, replicating top-level superpowers, and sending his "daughter" to school, and it becomes more and more "colorful".

As for that "magnetic string" that is still questioning the meaning of life?

Who cares? They're not officials anyway...