Miler, who has a system for giving up

Just when we were at a loss and making no progress, a short old man slowly walked up to the gate of the Immortal Cultivator Administration.

His wrinkled face looked unusually haggard, and his eyes revealed a deep sense of exhaustion.

He stood there quietly, gazing at the scene before him, as if trying to recall something.

Time passed by, and people came and went through the management bureau, but the old man did not take a single step forward. He just stood there, his lips moving slightly, as if he were muttering something.

After a while, the front desk staff noticed the old man and found that he was standing at the door, neither entering the management office nor leaving.

She spoke briefly with her colleague, then stood up, walked out of the management office, and headed straight for the elderly man.

As she drew closer, she heard the old man repeating his words over and over: "That mysterious man... I think I've seen him before."

The receptionist was immediately drawn to this statement, as it reminded her of the mysterious figure that the administration was currently investigating.

She quickly moved closer and listened carefully to the old man's words, hoping to get more clues about the mysterious person from him.

She pressed on impatiently, "Where have you seen him before?" The old man repeated the same words he had just spoken.

Left with no other option, the receptionist returned to the front desk, picked up the dedicated phone, and called both me and Mr. Li to report the situation.

Mr. Li asked me to handle this matter, as he was currently out of town attending a meeting.

I happened to be at the bureau, and after receiving the call, I immediately took the elevator downstairs.

Led by the receptionist, I met the old man.

As soon as I walked up to the old man, he turned his gaze to me, as if he thought I was the person he was looking for.

"Old man, who exactly is this mysterious person you're talking about? And where did you meet him?"

The old man closed his eyes, pondered for a moment, and then surprisingly answered my question earnestly, "A long, long time ago, by chance, I saw him with a strange creature..."

Before he could finish speaking, the old man suddenly started coughing violently, his face turning red and veins bulging, as if he were coughing up his lungs.

I quickly reached out to support the old man, but he collapsed to the ground like a kite with a broken string, his eyes closed and he lost consciousness.

My heart jumped into my throat, my mind went blank, and it took me a while to come to my senses before I dialed the emergency number with trembling hands.

During the long wait for the ambulance, I was extremely anxious and prayed that the old man would be alright.

Finally, the ambulance arrived at the scene, and the paramedics quickly lifted the elderly man into the vehicle and sped towards the hospital.

I followed the ambulance closely, my heart heavy.

After some emergency treatment, the doctor came out of the emergency room and told me that the old man was not seriously injured, but had only temporarily lost consciousness due to excessive fatigue and mental stress.

Hearing this news, a huge weight was finally lifted from my heart.

I decided to stay at the hospital to take care of the elderly man and wait for him to wake up.

I sat quietly by the bed, gazing at the old man's pale face, my thoughts racing.

If the old man can wake up, perhaps we can learn more about the mysterious person from him...

After an unknown amount of time, the old man's eyelids twitched slightly, and he slowly opened his eyes.

Overjoyed, I immediately leaned forward and asked softly, "Grandpa, how are you feeling now?"

The old man's eyes were somewhat unfocused, but after a moment they gradually cleared.

He struggled to raise his hand, touched his forehead, and muttered to himself, "What's wrong with me?"

I quickly comforted the old man and told him what had happened.

After listening, the old man remained silent for a moment, then slowly said, "That mysterious person was with a monster that was all green. They seemed to be making some kind of deal... I can't remember the specifics."

My brow furrowed, the image of the mysterious man and the green monster flashing through my mind, my heart filled with doubt.

Just as I was about to ask further questions, the old man's phone suddenly rang.

The old man picked up his phone, glanced at the screen, and his expression instantly turned serious.

He answered the phone, his voice urgent, "What? The lab is in danger? I'm coming back right away!"

After hanging up the phone, the old man struggled to sit up and tried to get out of bed and leave.

I quickly stopped him and asked with concern, "Grandpa, you've just woken up and you're still very weak. You can't leave like this! What happened?"

A flicker of anxiety crossed the old man's eyes. He gripped my hand tightly and said in a low voice, "Child, I know you're a good person. But I have to go back to the lab now; there are important things there that need protection. Thank you for saving me. If we ever meet again, I'll tell you everything."

After saying that, the old man broke free from my hand and quickly left the ward.

Watching the old man's departing figure, my heart grew heavier.

It seems that there are bigger secrets hidden behind this mysterious person and the green monster, and these secrets may be closely related to the laboratory where the old man is located.

I felt things were getting increasingly confusing, so I decided to follow the old man to see if I could find any more clues.

I quietly followed behind the old man, keeping a certain distance.

The old man's steps were somewhat unsteady, but his eyes were unusually firm.

After leaving the hospital, the elderly man hailed a taxi on the roadside, and I followed closely behind.

I followed the old man to a research institute. Two guards stood at the entrance, looking tense.

The guards only allowed the elderly man to pass after he showed his identification.

Since I didn't have any identification, I could only use my spiritual sense to see, and my spiritual sense followed behind the old man.

After the elderly man entered the research institute, I could clearly feel a tense atmosphere, as if an invisible pressure was enveloping the entire space.

Many staff members looked serious and moved quickly, as if they were dealing with an emergency.

The old man walked directly into an office. I used my divine sense to carefully approach, trying to hear their conversation.

"Dr. Chen, the experimental data has been stolen. We must take action as soon as possible!" a young man said anxiously, his voice filled with unease and anxiety.

The old man nodded grimly, his eyes firm and resolute. He said, "Notify everyone to strengthen security. We absolutely cannot let the enemy succeed."

After saying this, the old man turned to look out the window, a thoughtful look in his eyes.

Just then, as I was about to quietly leave, I suddenly heard an exclamation: "Oh no! The intruders from last time have started breaking in again!"

The shout shattered the tranquility of the research institute, followed by the blaring of alarms throughout the building. People stopped what they were doing, their faces showing fear and unease.

The entire research institute was thrown into chaos as people ran around in panic, searching for safe places to hide.

My heart tightened, realizing that the situation had become extremely critical.

These intruders were clearly after the institute's important research findings, and the consequences would be unimaginable if they were not stopped in time.

I immediately used all my divine sense to search for the intruder's traces.

Soon, I spotted several dark figures moving swiftly through the corridors of the research institute. They were agile and clearly possessed special abilities.

I followed them cautiously into what appeared to be an ordinary laboratory.

However, when I saw them trying to sabotage a critical piece of equipment, I realized things were far more serious than I had imagined.

That device seemed to be of vital importance to this place, and these people were clearly well-prepared.

I can't let them succeed!

So I decided to lend a hand.

I silently activated the Qiankun Technique, instantly teleporting behind them and launching a surprise attack.

The intruders noticed my presence and quickly turned around to engage me in a fierce battle.

In an instant, light flashed, forces collided, and the entire laboratory was shaken to the point of collapse by the aftershocks.

I demonstrated my formidable strength and continuously suppressed them.

Every move they made carried a fierce momentum that they found difficult to resist.

Under my relentless assault, these shadowy figures gradually showed signs of fatigue and were eventually defeated and captured alive.

I breathed a sigh of relief as I watched the intruder fall to the ground.

But then I noticed a strange determination in their eyes, as if they had some plan waiting to be implemented.

I cautiously approached them, trying to extract more information from them.

Just then, one of the intruders suddenly laughed, the laughter echoing through the laboratory.

"Do you think this is the end? We're just here to scout ahead; the real threat is yet to come..." He died before he could finish his sentence.

My heart sank as I realized that things might be far more complicated than I had imagined.

Who are these people? And what is their purpose?

I made up my mind to get to the bottom of this matter.

It's not just about protecting the research institute's safety, but also about uncovering the huge conspiracy hidden behind it.

I resolutely turned and left the laboratory, heading towards the core area of ​​the research institute.

Because I believe that only there can I find the key to solving the mystery.

At this moment, I no longer care about status or rules. If I really encounter trouble, I can simply reveal my identity as the advance officer.

After all, since that old man knew about the Cultivator Management Bureau, he must also know about the existence of cultivators.

Thinking of this, I quickened my pace, my heart filled with longing and anticipation for the truth.

I arrived at the entrance to the core area and was about to go in when I was stopped by two guards.

"No unauthorized personnel allowed!" one of the guards shouted.

I identified myself and explained my purpose. The guards exchanged a glance but still refused to let me pass.

“No one is allowed to enter without Dr. Chen’s orders,” another guard said.

I was anxious when a familiar voice came from inside: "Let her in. She is a distinguished guest I invited."

The guards made way, and I entered the core area, where I saw an elderly man who had been standing just moments before now sitting in a wheelchair.

That's when I learned that Dr. Chen was the director of the research institute and the only person who knew the truth.

"So that's how it is. That green monster mentioned in the hospital was actually created by your research institute! And it escaped with the help of a mysterious person," I said in surprise.

“That’s right, that monster was indeed created by our research institute, but it has escaped. Your understanding is correct.” He shook his head helplessly.

"So what kind of animal was this monster originally?" I asked curiously.

"It was originally a gorilla, but through our research and experiments, it has become what it is now," he explained.

"What happened after it escaped?" I continued to ask.

“When we started searching for it, we discovered what I had told you in the hospital. The reason I know about the Cultivator Administration is because my daughter was a cultivator. When she was ten, she stumbled upon an invitation, so I took her to the Cultivator Administration. Unfortunately, my daughter ultimately gave her precious life for the Cultivator Administration. Although they gave me generous compensation, my only daughter is no longer alive, so I have never been there again. If it weren't for this incident, I would never have brought up these past events again.” A trace of sadness flashed in his eyes as he spoke in a heavy tone.

I never expected to receive such an answer, and an indescribable emotion welled up inside me.

I tried to organize my thoughts and express my feelings, but in the end, all I could say was, "I'm sorry, please accept my condolences."

He smiled slightly, his eyes revealing a sense of relief and strength, and said, "It's okay, it's been so many years, I've let it go, I just don't want to touch that scar."

This statement made me feel that he was hiding deep pain in his heart, but at the same time it showed his tenacity.

I looked at him quietly, feeling his sincerity and kindness, and thought to myself that I must do something for him.

So I took the initiative and said, "Please feel free to tell me if there's anything I need to do. By the way, I've subdued those people who just hacked into your account. Should I hand them over to the police? Or should I have the management bureau send someone over?"

My tone was firm and decisive, and I hoped to help him.

"Hmm... I think this is quite tricky, but since you're the one who caught them, it's more appropriate for you to handle it. After all, these guys are definitely related to that mysterious person, maybe they were sent by them. I bet they want to steal my data, take it back to study, and create more monsters like the ones before. Just thinking about it is terrifying!"

“I understand.” I felt a great sense of responsibility and decided to investigate this matter personally. “I will interrogate these people thoroughly to see if I can find any clues. Also, what data did you mean by ‘data’? Is it important?”

“Yes, that data is about my latest research findings. I’ve discovered a way to subdue monsters, and if they get it, the consequences will be unimaginable.” His expression turned serious.