Netherworld Retrograde-Chapter 7 - 4 Now, We Are Comrades_3

Yang Chen continued, "The curse is just one aspect. More importantly, every Spiritual Ability User faces the risk of distortion."

"Distortion?"

"That's right. The power of a Spiritual Ability User comes from the Soul Well connected to the Void Realm. Yet the Void Realm is hardly a stable place.

Humans who draw strength from it pay a price that goes beyond just curses. Many Spiritual Ability Users will be influenced by the Void Realm and become distorted. Some undergo dramatic personality changes, becoming increasingly savage and murderous. Others pursue their desires and pleasures at all costs. And there are those who physically transform into monsters." Yang Chen paused before continuing, "Skin Stripping is a Wild Spirit Ability User who experienced physical distortion upon his first Awakening. We call such distorted Spiritual Ability Users Sufferers."

After digesting this new information, Li Yelai reacted with surprise, "So becoming a Spiritual Ability User isn't entirely a good thing. Gaining some miraculous powers, while one has to live with the influence of a curse and also risks turning into a Sufferer!"

At the same time, he understood why the government concealed the existence of Spiritual Ability Users.

If they were no longer regulated, and a large number of Spiritual Ability Users emerged in society, they would be walking bombs!

A single Skin Stripping caused several murder cases. If there were ten, twenty, or even hundreds more! Then the entire No.3 Border City would likely be destroyed!

No wonder, Skin Stripping said that Wild Spirit Ability Users are natural allies. They are all Spiritual Ability Users who don't want to be monitored or discovered by officials.

In the eyes of the government, those Spiritual Ability Users are all potential dangers. Naturally, the two sides are in opposition.

This made Li Yelai's complexion grow darker. Now that he also became a Spiritual Ability User, he too faced the risk of distortion.

Black Shadow, oh Black Shadow, you've really screwed me over, couldn't you have just punched Skin Stripping to bits and prevented me from becoming a Spiritual Ability User?

Li Yelai inwardly complained about Black Shadow.

Sensing Li Yelai's anxiety, Yang Chen said, "But you don't have to worry. The government has safety measures in place. Although it is impossible to completely prevent distortion, the probability is greatly reduced. Under normal circumstances, a Spiritual Ability User will not distort without reason. Unless you attempt to Awaken again."

Li Yelai nodded, "I understand now. Whether I want to or not, I am now a Spiritual Ability User. In the days ahead, I'll need to be under your surveillance."

"Yes, we will try our best not to interfere with your life. But if you show signs of distortion, we will immediately eliminate you." Yang Chen spoke bluntly, his tone firm and unyielding as rock.

"If that situation really arises, you must act quickly and save my sister. She is the only family I have left," said Li Yelai earnestly.

Yang Chen looked at Li Yelai and eventually nodded solemnly, "I promise!"

Li Yelai did not want to create danger for others due to his own distortion, especially for his sister, Li Yunyan.

As he thought of his sister, a tingle of unease swept through Li Yelai's scalp.

If his bad luck was a curse, then... could his sister's bizarre stranger anxiety be a curse as well?

Li Yunyan... she might also be a Spiritual Ability User!

Then, Yang Chen brought out a document from behind him:

"Of course, you have a second option."

"Join us, protect the Giant City!"

Li Yelai took the document presented to him, somewhat puzzled, "Join you?"

"That's correct. In many cases, only a Spiritual Ability User can counter another. Therefore, official psychics are on the frontline against Disasters and Sufferers."

Yang Chen looked at Li Yelai and said, "You can think it over. The benefits and compensation for becoming an official Spiritual Ability User are quite significant. And during missions, you will receive support from the Guard Hall and the City Defense Army. However, once you become an official Spiritual Ability User, you will face exceptionally dangerous Sufferers and even confront the Calamity itself!"

Li Yelai examined the document titled 'Application Form for Processors at the Disaster Processing Department of No.3 Border City.'

The salary and benefits were really good, even for a newly Awakened Spiritual Ability User.

A monthly income of over five thousand Giant City Coins, and it would increase with the number of Awakening Times. Handling certain anomalies or Sufferers would even earn him bonuses.

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Li Yelai only made a thousand Giant City Coins a month working at the antique shop.

And with commissions from the occasional antique sale, it wouldn't exceed fifteen hundred.

Now, this was a direct entry into the Giant City's system.

As for the rest, training in Spiritual Ability Technique, provision of Spiritual Ability Equipment...

Li Yelai wasn't too concerned with these; the mere salary was enough to pique his interest.

But he hesitated.

He wasn't some brave person; he just wanted to live a good life. Becoming a Spiritual Ability User was an accident, and taking risks for it...

But thinking of the possible curse on his sister, Li Yelai asked after a moment of hesitation: "If I join the government, can I get a way to suppress curses?"

"Of course," Yang Chen nodded, "We will provide as much help as possible. But not all curses have solutions."

"That's enough," stated Li Yelai as he extended his right hand to grasp Yang Chen's once again.

Yang Chen chuckled, "Then, comrade, we are allies now!"