Global Abyss: My Skills Can Enhance Infinitely

"I didn't touch him,"

Tao Yu lifted his foot from the cracked ground and casually walked a couple of steps to the side.

Meanwhile, Tao Lan looked visibly tense and whispered softly,

"Yu, he won't be in trouble, will he? The security management of the Inner City is very strict."

"No worries,"

Tao Yu didn't care much about it.

Having completed three tasks with Wang Goudan today, Tao Yu had also figured out quite a few of the Inner City's ways of handling things!

Such trash, not to mention that I really didn't touch him, even if I had struck him dead after he said that sentence, it would be nothing more than that!

The most that would happen would be a fine.

This factory area entrance typically comes under the third-tier security zone.

The other party provoked first, even uttering 'hit me' kind of words, Tao Yu didn't make a direct move, just 'scaring' him to death -- he deserved it.

As for the autopsy?

At most, they would think that I used some sort of Skill involving telekinetic power.

Plus, it's very likely that this kind of 'minor incident' wouldn't even undergo an autopsy…

…

"Don't be so impulsive next time; you newcomers to the city are such a hassle. Hurry up and adapt,"

a security team captain who had come over to register made a cursory inspection of Supervisor Cao's body, then turned to Tao Yu and started complaining.

The Inner City security team did not come under the same command as the Outsider security team and had no relation; they surely didn't know each other before.

But!

When handling this matter, this captain obviously favored Tao Yu.

Rude words, provocation first, and even a request to 'hit me' without making a 'direct' move.

Dead for nothing!

Cause of death, sudden onset of disease, scared to death…

Between a dead nobody and a promising 'greenhorn' who had just entered the city, it's obvious whom to choose.

The Outsider city is a tough place to survive, harsh and miserable, but if someone from the Outsider city really makes it in, that person's mentality and will, forged through adversity, tend to be exceptionally strong. Provided they don't die young, they can usually grow quickly to the limit of their natural talent without being distracted by pleasures.

"Since it's the treatment plant, just handle this corpse, and that's it. Dismiss, dismiss."

"Thank you, Captain Dave,"

Tao Yu said with a smile and a wave of his hand, no matter what, this was still their security team for the area, and their strength was quite formidable, far exceeding the overall standard of the Outsider security team.

Even Dave, who was a mere squad leader before, already showed signs of non-human modification, and his strength was even beyond Uncle Tiger, who was acting as the Outsider city's deputy captain.

"There's no need to get your hands dirty with such disgusting riffraff; occasionally it's okay, but if it happens too often, there will be trouble."

Wang Goudan arrived at the scene with another person showing traces of mechanical modifications.

"Got it, I'll be careful next time."

Aside from Supervisor Cao being truly detestable, Tao Yu wanted to establish his authority indirectly this time, to support his sister.

The effect was indeed very clear, as the man Wang Goudan brought had a smile on his face and even apologized to Tao Yu,

"Really sorry, ah, little brother Tao, I misjudged the person. Don't worry, that dead bastard's family is just like that, simple and straightforward relations; I'll take care of it. Your sister is rather frail right now, so it's actually more suitable for her to take over that guy's position, relatively easier work, too."

The speaker was actually the owner of this waste processing plant!

This kind of decision could be made by him alone!

He might be somewhat of an owner, but due to hierarchical issues, he was on par with an average 'middle-level partner', a friend known to Wang Goudan.

With this, matters going forward would be much simpler.

Just that, due to the dead body and its handling, Tao Yu's plan to feast got delayed.

But it brought Tao Lan an unexpected surprise like she was in a dream.

Who would have thought that two major figures from the Inner City would get along with her little brother like brothers!

Moreover, a single sentence of theirs skyrocketed her job status, doubling her income and significantly lightening her workload and even gave her a bit of power in her hands.

For a moment, she found it hard to believe!

The other Outsider workers nearby, seeing Tao Yu's convivial conversation with the two Inner City personalities, were similarly stunned.

A few who had queued up with Tao Lan to enter or knew about her having a brother with a Grade A talent, were also struggling to understand.

Grade A talents are really that awesome, huh?

The gap in status is too vast; they truly can't comprehend reaching this level...

...

"As long as the strength is there, then all problems can be solved easily,"

Without leaving the city, Tao Yu found a hotel to stay the night. Standing at the window, looking at the brightly lit streets of the Inner City, he reinforced this belief in his heart once again.

To Outsiders, it seemed like the sky was falling, but here it was just a matter of a few words to solve everything!

Even with those few people I'm not familiar with...

...

Having practiced the Meditation Technique and Breathing Technique all night, Tao Yu headed to the task hall early the next morning once more.

It was still the task hall not yet open, the same familiar faces as yesterday.

"Yo, little brother, you're back again? How did those three tasks go?"

Upon seeing Tao Yu, Three Arms chuckled teasingly.

A few of the junior partners who were in the know yesterday also grinned, sharing a knowing smile.

"Thanks for your concern, I've finished them. I'm preparing to apply for the Grade A partner assessment, hoping to pass it in one go,"

It wasn't something that needed to be kept secret, so Tao Yu simply said it out loud.

Although nobody would go out of their way to spread it around or advertise yesterday's tasks,

it was apparent that the task group, who would queue up early, was also unable to get the news, which shows just how poorly informed they were.

This is indeed a world where exchanging information is quite troublesome...

"Finished?"

"Really?"

"All three? Or did you complete just the one with 'Four Arms'?"

...

The quiet crowd, waiting in line, suddenly became a bit restless.

"All three, just enough for the points."

Swoosh~

Miss Mag promptly opened the doors of the task hall and took over the conversation, reaffirming and confirming the completion.

As a task hall staff member, she had far more access to information than these folks.

But even so, as someone who was seen to be experienced and knowledgeable, a hint of surprise flickered in her eyes when she looked at Tao Yu.

She had merely helped pick out tasks casually because he had a handsome look and completing these tasks wasn't very risky, just a bit of hardship typical for a newbie to adapt to the Inner City environment,

so they wouldn't be blinded by the high returns of tasks in the Development Zone.

But who knew? His earnings rate was even faster than the subsidies in the Development Zone, wasn't it?

That's too exaggerated...

"I must have misjudged before; I didn't see it coming. Wow, handsome, you're so strong,"

Miss Mag rearranged the signboards, her delicate porcelain doll-like face beaming with an even brighter smile.

"I also have to thank Miss Mag for helping me select the tasks. Now, I'd like to complete the settlement and apply to take the Grade A partner assessment, if that's possible,"

"Of course, your actions yesterday did make a bit of a name for yourself in certain circles,"

"Oh? So I'm famous now?"

"Not exactly, you don't even have a code name yet, who knows who you even are. But quite a few people know about some greenhorn now, so I guess there will be fewer of those types of tasks recently."

While talking, Mag led Tao Yu straight to the back of the task hall.

"There's no need for Grade A partner assessment; it's merely a formality to test strength, and you've already met the standard. I'll take care of the procedure for you,"

Tao Yu, following behind Miss Mag, was actually a bit surprised at this point.

It seemed Miss Mag's own influence and authority were higher than he had imagined.

She actually had the power to grant the status of a Grade A partner.

Looking at Wang Goudan and the situation at the garbage processing facility yesterday, one could tell that a Grade A partner status in the Inner City was not low at all.

The power Miss Mag held in her hands was indeed not insignificant...