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

The next few days passed peacefully.

The task of picking up and dropping off Lingdang was mainly handed over to Li Yu, and Chen Zhe would occasionally come over to help take her home when he had time.

Whenever Chen Zhe came, Li Xian would always drag him to play a few games.

In Li Xian's words, "Check if your skills have declined. Don't become rusty when teaching kids at school."

Chen Zhe was quite confident at first.

After all, he used to play games with Li Xian, and he could win seven or eight out of ten games. The few games he lost were all at Li Xian's expense.

Of course, that was the result of his mental strength far exceeding that of ordinary people after he awakened, and his reaction speed and operational precision overwhelming him.

He's now an S-class ability user with a sequence number of 025 and a mental strength of over 30,000. Logically, he should be even more invincible in games.

Then he was tortured by Li Xian to the point of questioning his existence.

"Wait... Brother Xian, what's wrong with your reaction speed?"

Chen Zhe stared blankly at the screen as his character was once again instantly killed.

"I clearly predicted your movement and used the fastest combo in theory, how could you possibly dodge it and then counter-attack to take me down?"

Li Xian slumped on the sofa, lazily operating the controller.

"Oh, maybe it's because my mental strength has improved recently, and my reactions are faster."

"A little bit higher? You call that a little bit higher?!"

Chen Zhe almost wanted to smash the controller.

"With my S-rank mental strength, my reaction speed in the game is already the limit of human capability! You're only a B-rank... even if your strong psychic power enhances your reaction time, you couldn't possibly be this much faster than me! This isn't scientifically possible!"

Li Xian chuckled to himself.

science?

Faced with the power of all things, game reaction speed is something that can be predicted simultaneously by simply using consciousness to split multiple threads.

If all else fails, you can use electromagnetic controls to fine-tune the signal transmission delay of the controller...

Forget about S-rank, even if an SSS-rank came, they might not be able to beat him, a "B-rank," in a game.

Of course, this cannot be said.

"Perhaps it's because I have a special talent."

Li Xian replied perfunctorily.

"One more round?"

"……Come!"

Chen Zhe didn't believe in superstition.

Then he lost five more games in a row.

Losing so much that I questioned the meaning of life.

Finally, feeling dejected, he took his leave, consoling himself with the thought that "I must have been slowed down by the noise from the kids at school."

Li Xian watched his friend's departing figure and shrugged.

"Playing a little bit of bad at games occasionally is good for your physical and mental health."

---

Just as Team Leader Wang said, the rapid response team was quite relaxed.

The peace in Jiangcheng lately is eerily quiet.

Not to mention mid- to high-level alien beasts, even minor troubles involving E- and F-level beasts have decreased significantly.

Occasionally, there are calls to the police, but they are usually about trivial matters such as "My dog ​​suddenly started spraying water, what should I do?" or "The succulents on my balcony are growing too fast, are they mutated?"

In most cases, the local police station officers or the street office's junior supernatural assistants can handle the situation.

The rapid response team may not even be deployed once a week.

Li Xian quickly found the perfect rhythm for slacking off in the office.

I leisurely arrived at my post at 9:30 in the morning, made myself a cup of tea, turned on my computer, and pretended to read the briefings and documents.

In reality, it's about using consciousness to cut off multi-threaded capabilities.

While maintaining appearances, he was mentally researching the application of new abilities, planning dinner menus, and even conceiving novel plots.

Su Qianqian wasn't urging him as much anymore, but he would still write occasionally.

At noon, I went to the cafeteria with my group members, listened to Xiaoyuan's gossip, and observed magnetic strings.

The other party seemed to still be keeping an eye on him in secret, but did not take any further action.

In the afternoon, I can continue to slack off, and even use the excuse of patrolling to go home and relax.

I can leave work at four o'clock.

If Li Yu was busy, he would leisurely walk to pick up Lingdang.

Anyway, the school isn't too far from the police station; it's only a 20-minute walk away. I can also take the opportunity to "observe" along the way for any potential "ingredients" (unfortunately, there haven't been any recently).

One week later, on Friday afternoon.

As Li Xian was leaning back in his chair, mentally simulating the crucial question of "if we were to use causal substitution to fine-tune the flavor of instant noodles, would it be better to add ham or braised egg?", the office door was pushed open.

Team Leader Wang came out with a tablet in his hand, his expression somewhat serious.

"A mission has arrived."

The office workers who had been slacking off immediately perked up—mainly because they had been idle for too long and were getting a little bored.

"What's going on, Boss Wang?" Xiao Yuan asked first.

"In the old industrial park in the North District, some residents reported to the police that they heard strange noises coming from the abandoned factory buildings, like the growling of wild beasts and the sound of something hitting metal. The police went to check, but they didn't dare to go in, saying that the energy reaction inside was a bit abnormal, and that it might be a nest built by some strange beast."

Team Leader Wang retrieved the maps and documents.

"This is an old industrial park, abandoned for five or six years. The terrain is complex, and the factories are old. If it's a monster, its level won't be too high, but there might be quite a few of them, or they might have special abilities. Our team should investigate to ensure safety and, if necessary, carry out cleanup."

He scanned the crowd.

"Su Lin will stay behind to handle liaison and support. Ci Xian, Tie Zhu, Fang Yuan, and Li Xian, the four of you will go. Ci Xian will lead the team, pay attention to safety, prioritize reconnaissance, and avoid taking action unless absolutely necessary. If you discover a threat level exceeding B, call for backup immediately."

"Yes!" the men replied.

Li Xian also slowly stood up.

The old industrial park in the North District... seems to be not far from that abandoned factory in the northern suburbs?

He glanced at Magnet String; the other person had already stood up and begun checking his equipment. His cold face was expressionless, but a sharp glint seemed to flash in his eyes.

"interesting."

With that thought in mind, Li Xian also went to the equipment room to collect his standard equipment.

A lightweight protective vest, a communication headset, a few non-lethal stun grenades, and a restraint net.

He didn't want any weapons; his "powerful telekinesis" was the best weapon for him anyway.

The group set off by car.

Cixian drove the car, with Lao Zhao in the passenger seat and Li Xian and Xiao Yuan in the back.

Xiao Yuan was very excited and chattered all the way.

"Finally, a task! I'm going to grow mushrooms if I stay idle any longer!"

"An old industrial park, huh? I heard it used to be a machinery factory, but they moved away because the pollution was too bad, and it's been abandoned ever since. Places like that are the easiest to breed strange beasts."

"Magnetic String Bro, what kind of monster do you think it could be? Could it be one of those 'Steel-Toothed Rats' that like to gnaw on metal? Or maybe a 'Swamp Shadow Monster' that hides in the sewers?"

Focused on driving, Magneton only replied with three words: "We'll see when we get there."

Old Zhao added with a simple, honest expression, "It's better to be careful. It's dark inside the abandoned factory; you could easily get ambushed."

Li Xian leaned against the car window, watching the street scenes flash by, pondering: If there really is a strange beast, what is its meat like? Is it edible? If not, what's the easiest way to prepare it?

Twenty minutes later, the car stopped on the outskirts of the old industrial park.

It was indeed desolate here, overgrown with weeds, and the rusty factory buildings lay like silent behemoths on the ground.

The air was filled with the smell of rust and dust, and you could also faintly smell a... faint fishy odor?

Something's up.

Magneton got off the vehicle, holding a portable energy detector in his hand, the screen of which displayed faint fluctuations.

"The energy reaction is in the direction of Plant B3, and the intensity is... approximately between level C and level B, but the signal is cluttered, and there may be more than one."

"Following the standard formation, I will lead the way, Tiezhu will bring up the rear, Fangyuan will be on the left flank, and Lixian on the right flank. Maintain uninterrupted communication."

Magnetic strings efficiently assign tasks.

Xiao Yuan and Lao Zhao immediately nodded and got into the zone.

Li Xian also hummed in agreement and slowly followed.

The group carefully made their way through the weeds toward the most dilapidated B3 factory building.

The factory gate was half-closed, and it was pitch black inside, with only a few rays of sunlight shining down from the broken roof, forming beams of light.

Magnet String gestured for silence.

He gently pushed open the iron gate, the rusted hinges making a harsh "creaking" sound.

The factory's interior was vast, filled with discarded machines and parts, with dust swirling in the beams of light.

The fishy smell became even stronger.

"There."

The magnetic string pointed deep into the factory, behind a pile of rusty steel frames.

Faint rustling sounds could be heard, along with a low, grinding sound.

The group slowly approached.

After walking around the steel frame, the scene before them stunned everyone.

It is not a ferocious beast.

It wasn't a group of small monsters either.

Instead, it was a pack of...dogs?

There were about seven or eight stray dogs, of varying sizes, with messy fur and looking very thin.

But they were now huddled in a circle, with a slightly larger but clearly injured female dog lying in the middle.

The mother dog's abdomen is highly swollen; she is giving birth!

Those rustling and teeth-grinding sounds are the sounds of its painful struggle and the puppies trying to be born.

What's even more striking is that these dogs all emanate faint but clear energy fluctuations!

They've all awakened!

"These are... a litter of awakened stray dogs? Is the mother dog experiencing a difficult birth?"

Xiao Yuan lowered her voice, looking somewhat at a loss.

"The energy response is what they're producing. The mother dog is in very poor condition, with erratic energy fluctuations, which may be related to giving birth."

Magnetic String calmly analyzed the situation. The detector in his hand showed that the mother dog's energy intensity was close to level B, but extremely unstable.

Most other dogs are grade E or F.

"What should we do? Should we clean it?" Old Zhao asked.

According to standard procedures, unregistered alert animals, especially potentially aggressive dogs, found within urban areas are usually captured and sent to shelters for evaluation.

If assessed as threatening or untamable, it may be dealt with.

Magnet String was silent for a few seconds, then looked at the mother dog groaning in pain, and the stray dogs around her who, though wary, had no intention of attacking and were simply protecting her.

"They are not aggressive; let's control the situation first."

He made the decision.

"Fang Yuan, keep watch on the perimeter. Tie Zhu, watch out for the other dogs. Li Xian, try to calm the mother dog down with your telekinesis and see if you can help her give birth."

Li Xian raised an eyebrow.

Magnet String's decision... was somewhat unexpected.

He assumed this cold-noodles tech guy would just follow the rules.

But, helping a dog give birth?

He looked at the female dog, and his All-Encompassing Power instantly analyzed its state.

It was indeed a difficult birth; one puppy got stuck, and the mother dog's awakening and energy disorder exacerbated the pain and danger.

"I'll give it a try."

Li Xian stepped forward and squatted down a few meters away from the pack of dogs.

Instead of releasing aggressive mental energy, he slowly transmitted a wisp of extremely gentle mental energy with a soothing effect.

This is a mental comfort technique that he simulated based on Su Lin's healing energy fluctuations and his own understanding.

The mother dog's eyes, which were originally filled with pain and wariness, softened slightly the moment she came into contact with this gentle spiritual energy.

It let out a low whimper and relaxed its body a little.

The other dogs around seemed to sense the goodwill; although they remained wary, their baring teeth and growling subsided.

"efficient."

Magnet String glanced at Li Xian, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

Such subtle emotional soothing is something that ordinary people with strong telekinesis cannot do.

But he didn't ask any questions. Instead, he quickly took out sterilized gloves and tools from his medical kit.

"Let me check, you continue to reassure them."

The magnetic string carefully approached and began to check on the mother dog's condition.

Li Xian maintained his mental output while observing the magnetic string's movements.

Calm, professional, and skilled, with absolutely no hesitation in the face of filth and blood.

This guy... was he a veterinarian before? Or did he receive relevant training?

"The puppy is stuck and needs to be repositioned."

The magnetic string quickly made a judgment and began to operate cautiously.

Li Xian used his mental power to gently assist the mother dog, stabilizing her body and alleviating her pain.

Xiao Yuan and Lao Zhao kept watch on the perimeter, alert to any potential dangers, but their eyes kept glancing in this direction from time to time.

Time passed second by second.

The only sounds in the factory were the suppressed whimpers of the mother dog, the steady commands of the magnetic string, and the calm breathing of Li Xian.

finally--

"They're out!"

Magnetic String carefully scooped out a wet puppy.

Then came the second one, the third one...

All five puppies were born safely.

The mother dog weakly licked her puppies, her eyes filled with tenderness instead of pain.

The stray dogs around also relaxed; some went over to sniff the newborn, while others lay down to rest.

The energy fluctuations gradually stabilized.

"Done."

Cixian took off his gloves and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

He looked at the litter of dogs, a rare, almost imperceptible hint of gentleness appearing on his usually stern face.

"Mother and puppies are safe. Once the energy fluctuations stabilize, the mother dog will likely be able to maintain a C-level position. The puppies have just awakened and are all on the verge of F-level, posing very little threat."

"Then... what should we do?" Xiaoyuan asked.

"Report it."

The magnetic string regained its usual calm.

"We found a litter of awakened stray dogs. The mother dog had just given birth and showed no aggressive behavior. We suggested taking them in and assessing their potential for domestication. These newborn awakened animals have a high success rate of domestication and might even be trained as police dogs or search and rescue dogs."

He paused, then added.

"I will explain the situation in the report and recommend prioritizing containment and domestication."

"Okay! I'll contact the shelter right away!" Xiaoyuan immediately took out her communicator.

Li Xian stood up and patted off imaginary dust from his hands.

He looked at the litter of dogs huddled together, but didn't feel anything particularly special.

However, MagnetString is this guy...

"Have you ever helped deliver animals before?" Li Xian asked casually.

Magnetic String was packing up his tools when he heard this and paused for a moment.

"Yes. I used to... volunteer as a wildlife rescuer for a while."

He didn't say much, but Li Xian could sense that there seemed to be a story behind those words.

No wonder he seems to be more tolerant of animals.

No wonder he insisted on staying in Jiangcheng—it might be related to his past experiences.

Li Xian didn't ask any further questions.

Everyone has their own secrets, and as long as it doesn't stop him from slacking off, he's too lazy to delve into them.

Soon, the animal shelter staff arrived and carefully took the mother dog and her puppies away.

Magnet String explained the situation to the other party in detail and left his contact information, saying that he would follow up on the subsequent evaluation results.

The mission was over, and the group drove back to the branch office.

On the way, Xiaoyuan was still excitedly discussing what had just happened.

"It was a false alarm! But MagnetString Bro, you're so cool, you even helped deliver a dog's puppies!"

"Brother Li Xian, you're amazing! Your ability to soothe me makes me feel calm too!"

"That's great! The shelter might be able to train a litter of special-powered police dogs, and Jiangcheng will have its own unique police force!"

Li Xian leaned back in his seat, listening to Xiao Yuan's chatter and watching the scenery rushing past the window.

Today's task was quite easy, and I even got to observe another side of the magnetic string.

It's worth it.

Back at the branch office, I wrote a report, then went home.

As I stepped out of the building, the sun was setting.

Li Xian stretched and slowly walked towards the school.

I was a little late picking up Lingdang today, but I hope she won't be angry.

After all, he had just "rescued" a litter of puppies.

Although the magnetic string is the main power source.

But... the details don't matter.