The Exorcism Began in America.

Dwarves in Hell? Driving back, Chu Feng thought about those dead dwarves, a hint of surprise still lingering in his heart.

Their luck was quite good, considering the location linked by the Gate of Breaking Boundary was completely random unless guided by both worlds simultaneously. Yet coincidentally, this third Gate of Breaking Boundary almost became the private property of the Chaotic Dwarf tribe.

"Luckily, it was me! The First Exorcist of America saved the world once again!"

Having thoroughly completed the mission, Chu Feng was in a great mood, and the thought of the final one hundred million US dollars brought a bright smile to his face.

「In Texas, inside Sanford's new police station.」

CLANG! A chair scraped against the dining table before being pulled out.

Jessica, who was enjoying lunch in a corner of the dining room, jumped when a colleague suddenly sat down opposite her.

Once she saw who it was, she tossed the sandwich in her hand onto her plate and leaned back in her chair, her face full of resignation.

This new colleague, who hadn't been around for long, had been trying to approach her all morning without saying a word.

"Jefferson, please stop following me around, okay?"

"Jessica, I beg you! Help me become an Exorcist and let me join you guys, okay?"

Her colleague's sudden plea made Jessica's expression change instantly, and she quickly glanced around.

Seeing that the other colleagues nearby had long finished their lunch and left, she breathed a small sigh of relief.

Turning back, Jessica's face was serious. She lowered her voice and said, "What are you talking about? Help you become an Exorcist?"

"I saw it, Jessica!"

Jefferson's sudden words stunned Jessica. Her mind raced, a bad feeling washing over her.

"What did you see?"

"Exorcism, Spiritual Power! I saw it! You guys went back to that car accident scene yesterday, and that ethereal figure! I've read about the Bizarre online—that was a Bound Spirit!"

Jefferson's face was flushed with an excitement he could no longer suppress. His voice grew more agitated, and he looked as if he was about to jump out of his chair.

"SHUSH! Keep your voice down..." Jessica said hastily, pulling him down as his voice got louder.

"Sorry, I got too excited!" Realizing his mistake, Jefferson gave a sheepish smile and sat back down.

Jessica sighed, gazing steadily at the energetic young man in front of her. She was unsure whether to trust him and also felt a twinge of regret about their first outdoor exorcism activity the day before.

"Jefferson, actually... we all awakened naturally. I don't have..."

Jessica still tried to prevaricate, but he cut her off.

"Don't try to hide it from me anymore, Jessica!

There's no way so many Exorcists would coincidentally end up in the same police station.

And... the news that Exorcists can awaken through Potion injections is already all over the internet!"

"What?" The unexpected news stunned Jessica.

"Look at this."

Jefferson tapped on his phone for a moment and then handed it over.

"Humanity's Salvation! Spiritual Power Awakening Potion Announced!"

"The End of Days for the Bizarre!"

"Rejoice! The Era of Everyone Becoming Superpowered Has Officially Begun!"

"..."

After reading the news on the phone, Jessica was silent for a long moment before speaking.

"Jefferson, you could wait until the Potion is released and then..."

"No way, Jessica! The news said that Potion only has a seventy-five percent success rate, but in my opinion..." Jefferson's expression was full of resentment.

"Those damn media outlets and capitalists definitely lied! I estimate the actual success rate for awakening by injecting that Potion is probably less than sixty percent!"

Jessica nodded lightly after he finished, tacitly agreeing with his assessment.

"Alright! You've convinced me. So... remember to come with me after work tonight!"

"YES! I knew you'd agree! Thank you, Jessica!" Jefferson leaped up from his seat in ecstasy, thanking her profusely.

"Don't celebrate too soon!

"Since you've chosen to join us, you'll be part of the agency from now on.

"So, you'd better think it through. If you ever decide to betray us, the agency can turn you back into an ordinary person at any time, or even... take your life."

After hearing Jessica's words, the excitement on Jefferson's face gradually faded. He said gravely,

"Don't worry, Jessica. I've been prepared for this for a long time.

I'd give anything to fight those damn Bizarre!

If it weren't for what happened yesterday, I think I really would have waited for that Spiritual Power Awakening Potion to hit the market and then taken my chances..."

A deep hatred for the Bizarre burned in Jefferson's eyes. It seemed he'd had dealings with them before.

「The next morning.」

Jessica, who had been practicing the Spirit Viewing Technique until the early hours, was still fast asleep.

TRING TRING, TRING TRING...

Her phone suddenly let out a sharp ring.

"Hello...?" Fumbling around on her bed with her eyes still closed, Jessica grabbed her phone. She answered without even looking at the screen, just swiping her finger.

Hearing the drowsy voice on the other end, Chu Feng chuckled.

"Jessica, how have things been going for you lately?"

The familiar voice instantly jolted Jessica awake. With a look of delighted surprise, she exclaimed into the phone,

"Boss? Mr. Chu Feng?"

"That's right, it's me!"

"Mr. Chu Feng, the situation in Portland... is it resolved?" Jessica asked, a little hesitantly.

"Yes, it's been handled. I'm actually heading your way to see how things are going and check on your work," Chu Feng said with a smile as he walked through the airport terminal.

"Speaking of work, I actually have something I need your decision on, Boss." Jessica hadn't caught the underlying meaning in Chu Feng's words; she only focused on the word "work."

"Go ahead."

"It's about the Spiritual Power Awakening Potion. Since products with similar effects are about to be released, do we still need to be so secretive about ours? After all, developing things this way is too slow!"

"I've also come this time with the idea of changing our previous development strategy.

Now that bigger players have emerged, we can finally benefit from the cover they provide.

But there are two things to keep in mind:

The fact that our Potion has a one hundred percent awakening success rate must never be revealed.

And the origin of the Potion must also be kept secret."

If those gluttonous figures lurking behind the scenes in America were to find out about a way to achieve perfect Spiritual Power awakening, it would definitely attract a lot of unnecessary trouble. Right now, their most important strategy was to lay low and build strength, not to make waves.

"Alright, I know what to do then," Jessica replied, nodding thoughtfully.

"Good, as long as you understand. Now, you can get up, freshen up, and get ready to come to the airport to pick me up!"

"Huh? Mr. Chu Feng, you're coming to Sanford?"

"That's right! To be precise, the plane I'm on will be landing in Sanford in just a few hours!"