The man in the suit ceased further pleasantries and handed Gong Baoding a silver briefcase, a key, and a black chain, about half a finger wide and ten meters long.
Wen Wen passed the items to Gong Baoding one by one, explaining each one.
"The case contains your uniform and badge. The uniform's material is superior to ordinary clothing. The badge will allow you to sense the threat of monsters."
"This key is for Room One in the residential area over there. If you can't make it out there, you can reside within the containment facility."
When speaking of the key, Wen Wen felt a pang of jealousy.
Despite being the person with the highest authority in the containment facility, he didn't have a dedicated room here. As for the residential rooms, he couldn't access any of them.
Now, Gong Baoding, a newcomer, was being assigned a room directly, while he, an elder, didn't even own his own property. He felt a sense of imbalance.
However, he also knew that the lack of his own room was due to his special status within the containment facility.
If he had to trade this uniqueness for a room, Wen Wen would definitely refuse.
"Finally, this chain. This chain is indestructible, incredibly sturdy. Monsters bound by it cannot resist, and you can use this chain to perform simple rituals to enter the containment facility."
There was nothing special to say about this chain; it was made of the same material as the black chains shot from Wen Wen's Calamity Gloves.
Information about these items was only revealed to Gong Baoding after he signed the contract, and Wen Wen had learned about them then.
Afterward, Wen Wen led Gong Baoding to his assigned house, showed him the entrance, and then sent his soul back to its original place.
...
At this moment, Gong Baoding was lying on a hospital bed, his gown open.
A beautiful young nurse was meticulously wiping his body with a wet towel.
As his body couldn't move at all, this was the only way to maintain cleanliness.
For Gong Baoding, who remained conscious even while unconscious, the moments of being cleaned were the most blissful.
When the young nurse reached his lower body, Gong Baoding's soul returned to his body.
Feeling the stimulation, he immediately responded, becoming erect.
Gong Baoding flushed, wishing he could disappear into the ground if his soul hadn't just returned and he couldn't wake up yet.
It shouldn't be like this. It was good not to die, and it was good to be wiped down by a beautiful young nurse. These were both blissful experiences.
Two blissful things combined should have resulted in double the happiness.
But why was it so awkward!
After all, that nurse was about the same age as his daughter, and to have a reaction to her was worse than being a beast!
Oh, right, he didn't have a daughter.
Actually, even during past cleanings, Gong Baoding used to have reactions, but back then, he was powerless... from Sultan Novel Network.
The young nurse, however, did not blush nor feel embarrassed. Those who worked as nurses at the Hunter Association were all experienced medical professionals who had seen it all.
Gong Baoding's situation was nothing significant.
She observed Gong Baoding for two seconds, then placed her hand on his chest. Feeling his strong heartbeat, she happily ran out.
A while later, several doctors from the branch arrived in the ward and conducted a comprehensive examination of Gong Baoding.
Their examinations revealed that Gong Baoding's physical functions were rapidly recovering, and the deadly toxin had been completely expelled from his body!
...
After recovering for about half a day, Gong Baoding could finally open his eyes.
At this moment, Lin Zhe Yuan was sitting by his bedside, peeling an apple while watching him.
On the meal tray in front of him, the apples were carved into various shapes, clearly indicating that Lin Zhe Yuan had been there for a long time.
"You're finally awake. Can you speak now?"
Gong Baoding used his hands to support himself and sat up, nodding, "I feel good now."
"I truly didn't expect you to wake up so quickly. Whatever the reason, I'm happy for you," Lin Zhe Yuan said sincerely.
Gong Baoding got out of bed and tried walking a few steps, unlike other convalescents who found walking difficult.
"How do you feel?"
Blood-red, nerve-like tentacles emanated from Lin Zhe Yuan, surrounding Gong Baoding as if to ensure he wouldn't encounter any accidents.
"Very good, as if I've been reborn. My body is full of vitality, and I've never felt better."
Gong Baoding sighed, explaining that while he was unconscious, his superpower had been protecting his body, so his condition was excellent, and he didn't even need rest.
"Reborn..."
Lin Zhe Yuan sighed and said, "Uncle Gong, I'm truly happy you're awake, both as your captain and as a friend. I've been praying for your awakening during this time."
"However, there's something I need to confirm with you."
Gong Baoding paused for a moment, then sat back on the bed, looking seriously at Lin Zhe Yuan. He knew what Lin Zhe Yuan was going to ask.
"Uncle Gong, are... are you truly Uncle Gong?"
Lin Zhe Yuan looked into Gong Baoding's eyes, his tentacles sharpening. If Gong Baoding made any slight move, he would have no chance of escaping.
"Yes, I am," Gong Baoding replied affirmatively.
He knew why Lin Zhe Yuan was asking. Too many superpowered individuals who had experienced great changes became someone else, or something else, after waking up.
It wasn't a simple matter of a personality change, but a complete transformation into another existence, with only the external appearance remaining the same, the inner self entirely different.
Every superpowered individual had the potential for such a change, and the frequency was highest at the moment they entered the Assimilation Realm.
It was precisely because of this fear that Gong Baoding had remained stagnant in that realm for over a decade.
And now, having been on the verge of death, he had suddenly recovered, which would undoubtedly lead to suspicion.
He understood the Hunter Association's procedures: once an internal member had issues, they would be placed under surveillance until cleared of suspicion or eliminated.
"I want to ask you a question. Do you remember what happened after you first met me?"
A gentle smile appeared on Gong Baoding's face. That memory was also a cherished one.
"You were eleven then, having just awakened your abilities. You thought you were an evil monster from an animation and hid in your bedroom, too scared to come out."
"I was the first person to enter your bedroom after that, and at the time, you were repeatedly watching films related to tentacle monsters."
Lin Zhe Yuan's expression softened. Only he and Gong Baoding knew about that scene. If Gong Baoding had truly been replaced by something else, he wouldn't have known these details.
"I'll ask you another question. Before you were attacked, did you examine Wen Wen to see if there was anything wrong with him?"
Gong Baoding shook his head and said, "He's a young man well-suited to be a hunter. Frankly, he's more suited than you are. I confirmed that he harbors no malice towards the association."
"Then why were you attacked shortly after leaving his home?"
Lin Zhe Yuan continued to ask. He wasn't asking this to increase suspicion towards Wen Wen, but rather to dispel it.
"This attack had nothing to do with him. Mr. L attacked me. Speaking of which, have you resolved the issue with Mr. L?" Gong Baoding countered.
Lin Zhe Yuan smiled and said, "The conspiracy of the Profane Blood has been foiled by us."
"That's good," Gong Baoding nodded with relief.