Chapter 584: Not Seeking Divinity

Book Chapter 584: I Don’t Want to Be a God (Update 2)

Xiao Yu chuckled. Lin

He looked at Gan Shaomei, whose expression remained impassive.

This woman was intriguing—it was no wonder she exuded such an aura.

But Wang Cheng beside him was anything but calm.

His face showed shock, collapse, and utter incomprehension.

The moment she admitted to having ‘killed someone’…

Wang Cheng felt as if a dark, menacing gun had been aimed directly at him—a long barrel, a hefty caliber, and the cold, unfeeling look of its bearer…

Speculations erupted inside him, each thought sending a trembling, chilling shock through his heart.

Just as he was about to act, his Master spoke…

“Three years ago, was it?”

Xiao Yu maintained his composure and continued, “One night, while taking out the trash, I was tailed and ambushed. When I was about to be overpowered by a formidable woman, I struck my attacker with a stone, resulting in the suspect’s accidental death…and you were cleared on grounds of self-defense, innocent?”

Wang Cheng: ???

Self-defense… So that’s how a killing can be justified?

“Yes,” Gan Shaomei nodded.

“Everything’s fine now.”

Xiao Yu smiled, “Please call in the next person.”

Gan Shaomei exchanged a glance with Xiao Yu and turned to leave.

“Is killing always a crime? Who’s to say?”

After she left, Xiao Yu turned to his apprentice, “Were you about to make a move on her just now? 557”

“…”

Embarrassment flushed Wang Cheng’s face bright red; he felt as if flames were rising within him, with phantom black smoke billowing over his head.

Indeed, had Master not intervened with those timely words…

He might have already cuffed Gan Shaomei to the floor.

If that had happened… his reputation would have been utterly ruined!

Wang Cheng’s face burned with shame, leaving him completely mortified.

A total social death… Xiao Yu pressed his lips together, barely containing a laugh.

Soon, one by one, personnel from the Sales Center entered the room.

Xiao Yu tirelessly interrogated each of them.

In the end… none of the nine were found to be suspicious.

Had he misjudged? Were they not from the Sales Center?

No—the murderer was among these Sales Center employees!

That idea flashed through Xiao Yu’s mind in an instant.

But he had to admit, the murderer had disguised themselves flawlessly, leaving no hint of suspicion.

To possess such psychological strength and the ability to blend in could only mean one thing.

“Skilled in psychology and micro-expressions, right?”

A cold glint passed through Xiao Yu’s eyes as he commanded, “Re-run the investigation!”

“Huh?”

Wang Cheng was stunned, “Wasn’t it just…”

“Investigate again.”

Xiao Yu snorted, “But this time, we’ll change our tactics.”

What tactics? Wang Cheng was intensely curious.

A day passed.

Inside a room within a Business Apartment, Xiao Yu was busy setting the stage.

Wasn’t he supposed to be investigating the case? Why begin decorating the room?

Exactly—it was all part of his plan to solve the case!

First, the room was arranged to be warm and elegant.

Stepping in, one immediately felt a comforting sense of ease.

Every bookshelf, decoration, and wallpaper had been chosen with care.

At the center of the hall stood a lounge chair, with another chair placed two meters opposite it.

Xiao Yu was seated in that opposite chair.

He eyed the sales manager, Wu Jing, who was reclining on the lounge chair.

Wang Cheng brought in two cups of coffee.

One was handed to Xiao Yu and the other to the visibly nervous Wu Jing.

“We’re just asking a few questions—there’s no need to be tense.”

Cradling his coffee cup, Xiao Yu gently swirled the spoon, his face lighting up with a warm, sunny smile.

Combined with his handsome looks, it was easy to see why many women fell under his charm.

Even Wu Jing, drawn in by his allure, began to relax.

Was Xiao Yu seducing her with his looks?

Not at all—he was using his words and expressions to make her lower her guard.

Only when one’s defenses are down can… hypnotism work!

Just like now…

If someone before you continuously stirs their coffee spoon…

Then you’d better be cautious!

Imagine if that person were a hypnotist—they might be trying to put you under.

A warm, sunny smile is the key to unlocking someone’s guard.

Monotonous, harmless sounds help relax the subject.

And that, my friend, is the first step of hypnotism.

The second step is the room’s environment, meticulously arranged by Xiao Yu.

A quiet space, soft warm lighting, and a comfortable lounge chair set the mood.

These factors are also essential for effective hypnotism.

Third, the hypnotist uses words, tone, expressions, and gestures to deliver deep psychological suggestions.

This bypasses the subject’s conscious mind and pierces straight into their subconscious.

Once these three steps are completed, the subject slips into a hypnotic state almost imperceptibly…

For instance, right now.

Xiao Yu had been conversing with Manager Wu Jing for about twenty minutes.

Wu Jing appeared half-reclined, smiling softly.

When Xiao Yu grinned and said, “You look sleepy; close your eyes,”

an eerie scene unfolded.

Beneath that smile, Wu Jing slowly closed her eyes.

Ability: Psychological Expert!

He mused that most of the abilities and skills granted by the system were ones Xiao Yu never normally used.

So, just how many system abilities did he have now?

And how many system skills were at his disposal?

Abilities: Combat Expert, Gun Expert, Expert Driver, Psychological Expert, Red Hacker Expert, Medical Expert, Bomb Disposal Expert, Weapon Expert, Language Expert, Imitation Expert, Lockpicking Expert, Disguise Expert, Replication Expert, Sports Expert, Assassination Expert, Security Expert, Command Expert, Magic Expert, Performance Expert, Food Connoisseur, Mechanical Expert, Desert Expert, Emotional Expert, Financial Expert, Chemistry Expert, Botany Expert, Authentication Expert…

Skills: Falcon’s Eye, Wangdie’s Nose, Wax Moth’s Ear, Cheetah Speed, Bear Force, Spirit of the Raccoon Cat, Python’s Sense, Salamander Regeneration, Eel’s Electric Shock, Squid’s Touch, Camel’s Endurance, Flea Bullet, Night Bat Wave, Rhino’s Defense, Mongoose Stomach, Songbird’s Song, Opossum’s Remedy, Winter Frog’s Sleep, Gun Shrimp Explosion, Town of the Mole Rats, Frog Transformation, Crocodile Bite, Water Strider Float, Honey Badger Courage, Water Fish Shot, Stone Tortoise Tooth…

And there was also a system skill: Awakening of the Migratory Birds.

By solving the current case and completing the system’s tasks, he could claim it.

Frankly, Xiao Yu was nothing short of a superhero—a flawless monster, if you will.

However, he avoided using system-given abilities and skills unless absolutely necessary.

It wasn’t about showing off; he just wanted to be human.

He didn’t want to be a god!

Wen

Xue