As he spoke, he pressed a button at the bottom of the screen, and a table quickly appeared on the screen.
“Based on years of experience, our organization has developed an evaluation system for ability users, especially combat-type ability users, called the ‘Seven-Level System,’ from strongest to weakest: S, A, B, C, D, and E. Level E is the weakest, even weaker than an average person, meaning they have some kind of defect or disability. Level D is the standard for normal people. The higher the level, the stronger they are.” After a pause, Uncle Tian added, “In fact, the seven-level evaluation system was first established by the service organization and has since been widely used in the global ability community. Almost all ability organizations use this seven-level system.”
“SABCDE…” Chen Xiao silently read it over: “This is only level six, where is the level seven you were talking about?”
“X.” Uncle Tian’s expression was very serious when he said this letter: “X means ‘infinite’! Or rather, it has exceeded the range that can be estimated and predicted! If a certain ability reaches level X, then I would even say that such a superhuman can be called a near-god in their field of expertise! Fortunately, superhumans who can reach level X... do not exist at present. Or rather, at least I do not know of any such people. Maybe they do, maybe they don’t, but I don’t know.”
Chen Xiao thought for a moment and said, "I do think it's quite possible that such people exist. Otherwise, your organization wouldn't have created an X-level when it set up the classification system."
Uncle Tian smiled calmly: "These are not within our scope of consideration, nor do we need to worry about them. Alright, let's continue with your matter. Your strength level is very strong, B-level, beyond the limits of ordinary people. Look at this menu, there is a description of the 'strength level' classification."
Chen Xiao carefully examined the menu that appeared on the screen:
strength:
The ability to lift/bear heavy objects
E. Relatively weak (unable to support an object of equal weight).
D. Normal (able to support an object of equal weight to itself)
C. The limit of ordinary people (the ability to withstand an object twice their own weight)
B. Exceeding normal human limits (200 kg - 10 tons)
A. Exceeding normal human limits (10 tons - 50 tons)
S. Exceeding normal human limits (50 tons - 100 tons)
X. Difficult to calculate (over 100 tons, the limit is unpredictable).
Um……
I am a Grade B, which means I am above average and can withstand 200 kilograms to 10 tons!
10 tons?
Chen Xiao immediately recalled the "car crash" incident from that day.
"Besides that, you possess C-level combat skills. I know you seem to have practiced some striking techniques, right?"
"Yes, I practiced karate for a few years, but I wasn't very good at it." Chen Xiao said shyly.
Because he clearly remembered that day when he was wearing Zhu Rong's headset and saw that Uncle Tian's combat skills were S-rank!
"It can be enhanced and amplified. The system has a very high assessment of your potential, A-level." Uncle Tian smiled.
"What does 'can be enhanced and amplified' mean?"
Uncle Tian thought for a moment and said, "Simply put, it's the hidden part of my strength."
His expression turned serious: "Chen Xiao, there's a special rule in our circle. Normally, we don't easily use detectors to probe other people's abilities! It's considered a very unfriendly act. Generally, we only do this if it's an opponent. And if you use a detector on a stranger with superpowers, and they find out, they'll think you're treating them as an enemy. It's easy to incur their hostility!" Old Tian's tone was warning: "This kind of detector technology isn't unique to the Service Society; other superpower organizations also have similar products. For example, the Club! The products from several superpower organizations use very similar technology, and each one has a 'counter-detection' function. If you use a detector to probe another person's abilities, their detector will immediately detect it. Some powerful, advanced products even have detection shielding capabilities."
He paused, his tone becoming more serious: "Furthermore, the detector's measurements aren't necessarily accurate! Many superhumans possess the ability to conceal their true strength. For example, you might measure their normal abilities at a certain level. However, in special circumstances, such as during combat, they can unleash combat power far exceeding the initial measurements. This is what we call concealed strength. You should have noticed that the detector displays 'real-time' results, indicating that this data is not the final level!"
Chen Xiao really wanted to ask Lao Tian if he was also hiding his true level, but seeing the slight smugness in Lao Tian's tone, Chen Xiao felt that he didn't need to ask anymore!
"Of course, we are all retired now and no longer part of the service organization's staff. Under normal circumstances, we are unlikely to have conflicts with other superpower organizations. Moreover, there is an unwritten rule in the world of superpowers: once a superpowered person is clearly retired, no organization, regardless of any past grievances, will easily provoke them again. Therefore, as our representative, your safety should be guaranteed."
“Chen Xiao, your potential is quite good; the system rates you as having A-level potential. This is probably because you inhaled the ‘purification’ potion. Although I can't make an accurate prediction, because the organization has never obtained the secret of the ‘purification’ potion, and you destroyed the last remaining dose, we can't predict how your body will change in the future.” Uncle Tian looked at Chen Xiao's expression and shook his head, saying, “Don't be surprised. The organization already told us about your situation before you came here to report.”
"It seems I have no secrets from you."
"Actually, there are some benefits to you being with us," Uncle Tian smiled slightly. "You have a blue-blooded girl at home. This girl should belong to the experimental subjects of the 'Club's' research and experimental institution. Although this matter is over, and they failed in the last confrontation, as an organization that has been able to rival the Service Society for many years, we can't help but worry that they might one day come after you and harm you and that blue-blooded girl. Once you become our agent, we will be responsible for your safety—note that there is a special distinction here. If your life is threatened by other superhumans, we will naturally take action. But in general circumstances, for your private matters, we will not interfere or provide you with any assistance! This is the rule."
“It’s fair. I’ve already said that I have no objection.”
Old Tian took out a box with a full metal casing, about the size of a laptop, from a row of cabinets next to the secret room and tossed it to Chen Xiao.
"This is the complete set of equipment issued to you. Everything in it is very practical." Old Tian smiled smugly. "This set of equipment is almost exactly the same as the standard equipment used by the agency's current field personnel! Although we are retired, we still have some personal connections within the organization, so we managed to get a few sets. It includes a portable detector. The only difference is that this set of equipment has all its databases deleted, so it cannot connect to the organization's database of superhumans..."
At this point, Lao Tian's tone became somewhat strange: "In other words, this is a 'fake' product! If it were genuine equipment, it could link to the organization's database, which stores data on many known superhumans. Often, once the identity of the other party is confirmed, their ability information can be retrieved without any further investigation—this is a function that your equipment doesn't have."
grey market goods?
Chen Xiao felt a mix of curiosity and excitement, and quickly opened the flat leather suitcase...
Chapter 49 [Re-equipped for Battle]
The first thing I noticed was a small headset and a pair of glasses, which I gently took out.
Upon closer inspection, Chen Xiao noticed that the button on the headset was reflective…
"That refers to the membrane recognition device," Uncle Tian explained. "It has a security function. The system will automatically recognize your fingerprint before you use it for the first time, and then the detector will be secure. If someone else takes your things, they won't be able to open them or use any of its functions. I should also tell you that if it's a genuine detector, it has an additional function: it can interfere with surrounding electronic devices within a certain range. However, because this is a counterfeit product, it doesn't have that system installed."
There was also a black leather jacket in the box—it seemed to be the same style as the leather jackets that Black Seven and Black Three had seen wearing.
"This leather jacket has a certain degree of anti-magnetic and anti-pulse function, and it can also avoid infrared detection. In other words, if you want to be a thief, wearing this leather jacket will prevent infrared anti-theft systems from detecting your presence." Uncle Tian smiled and said, "Of course, the effect is limited; it's only effective within a certain limit of energy."
Next to the leather jacket was a pair of leather boots.
They looked similar to ordinary leather boots, except the soles were thicker. Chen Xiao picked them up and looked at them; there were two metal plates embedded in the heel and toe areas.
“Magnetic climbing shoes,” Uncle Tian explained. “The maximum force it can withstand is 120 kilograms. Wearing them, you can truly ‘climb walls,’ walking vertically on walls. The magnetic equipment on the soles can adhere to solid materials—however, because it works on an electromagnetic basis, it cannot be used if there are strong sources of interference nearby.”
In addition, there was a pair of leather gloves and something that looked like a motorcycle helmet.
"The gloves and helmet are also anti-magnetic and anti-pulse," Uncle Tian explained. "In the world of superpowered individuals, ordinary firearms are not very effective against most superpowered individuals. Based on past experience, more than 60% of superpowered individuals possess various bullet-resistant abilities to varying degrees. Therefore, generally speaking, normal firearms are not used to deal with superpowered individuals. The most popular standard combat weapons for superpowered individuals in major organizations around the world are electromagnetic guns and pulse energy guns. However, the use of weapons has also spurred the development of protective equipment, so many superpowered individuals choose to wear these anti-magnetic and anti-pulse gear... This is a kind of 'contradictory' conflict."