995: Chapter 981: A Small Gift 995: Chapter 981: A Small Gift The return journey was much smoother than expected.
But this ti, perhaps due to the special circumstances, the final landing site was chosen to be Changping State.
The customary quarantine inspection period, the usual restrictions on movent, and the cumberso process of customs declaration that took days…
Except this ti, the people who ca to “pick up” were a bit special.
“Not only did the leaders of Changping State co, but the governnt and Bureau of Anomaly Managent from the Ancient city sent people too…”
Lu Ping’an t with those he had seen and those he hadn’t during these couple of days, making proactive visits to the quarantine zone.
The words were all pleasant, with phrases like “Pillar of the country” and “Hero who eradicates harm for the citizens” thrown around cost-free, but the friendly, tolerant, and even sowhat ingratiating attitude put so of the anxious Rebirth Club at ease.
After all, by this point, anyone with a bit of an information source knew that the club and Lu Ping’an had hidden sothing…
“…
Have a good rest, make good adjustnts, and wait for you to achieve better results.”
This attitude, which didn’t dwell on the past, didn’t discuss specifics, only the bright future, was sowhat empty but at least could be considered a positive statent.
“What’s past is past, just do well from now on…”
This undoubtedly relieved Lu Ping’an, as so things would really be troubleso if they were to be laid out on the table…
like discussing issues of smuggling and tax evasion.
But evidently, at his “level,” so rules could be bypassed.
You don’t say, I don’t say, and then nobody knows…
“Is this the privilege of being at the Rule-level, then…”
Lu Ping’an realized that the treatnt and bargaining chips offered by the two groups of people were indeed those of a Rule-level…
“As long as you don’t murder, break the law, or destroy cities, as long as you stand with the public, you can play however you like…”
In fact, Rule-level individuals capable of destroying cities on their own are like human nuclear weapons, receiving preferential treatnt in various aspects…
especially when two cities are courting them at the sa ti.
“When I retire, the Deputy Director will likely retire too…
The Bureau of Anomaly Managent is reassured to have such a talented youth like you.”
The implications, both overt and covert, of aiming for the Deputy Director role, brought Lu Ping’an to a mix of laughter and tears.
Originally, he had a whole set of plans to deal with the potential interrogation by the Bureau of Anomaly Managent…
after all, in legal terms, he was still under the “supervision” of the Bureau as an offender.
He could kill a Rule-level, but that didn’t an he had Rule-level combat power himself; just by calling in a Rule-level from the city or state, they could easily kill him…
If he were truly classified as a “super threat,” Lu Ping’an had no doubt about the Bureau’s speed and determination to turn against him.
But now, it seems he has unconsciously passed the test…
“You need to be steady and solid, young man.
It’s good to have drive, but as long as your stance is firm, we elders will have your back…”
The words seed to encourage the junior, with the sole focus being on “having a firm stance.”
This ti, Lu Ping’an had successfully contested for the face of the Ancient city and taken revenge for Changping.
On his journey here, especially through the Green Planet, the Abyss, and the Feather Tribe’s territory, his “stance” had always been quite stable…
“…Of course, I will fulfill my duty as a special agent and a police officer, always prioritizing the safety of the people…”
Lu Ping’an was also “well-tested,” and he rattled off such standard lines with ease.
As a result, this sort of empty talk sparked a round of applause from the opposite side, and soone even clapped…
Indeed, what one says isn’t important, “attitude” is what matters most.
After hinting that “in life he is a person of the Ancient city, in death he is a ghost of the Ancient city,” the representatives from the Bureau of Anomaly Managent and the Ancient city left satisfied…
They were incredibly busy, but a Rule-level Seed that had actualized its potential was worth their special trip.
The representatives from Changping were even more straightforward, offering a multitude of preferential treatnts and conditions to facilitate Lu Ping’an’s future developnt and needs…
Lu Ping’an felt sowhat guilty accepting these tax reduction and exemption clauses.
They did not force Lu Ping’an to join, and the attempts to attract him were moderate; instead, they said, …
“The rewards will take so ti to process.
During this period, if you have any special requests, feel free to raise them…”
This ant that, beyond the official bounty, Changping was willing to offer additional compensation and rewards.
But on further thought, this was actually to be expected.
The city that had run into trouble this ti was Xiachuan City, a subordinate city of Changping State.
The Ancient city and Xiachuan had no direct relationship; taking revenge or venting anger was “helping” out of personal will, but Changping State had an “obligation”.
In all respects, it had to make a “statent” to Lu Ping’an, a “civilian force” professional, and even offer a “generous reward”…
“This is a small gift; I hope you like it.
It’s not a part of the bounty rewards but a pure token of thanks…”
The officials of the New Era were indeed absurdly wealthy; even a casual gift like this made Lu Ping’an feel sowhat overwheld.
“Red glove…”
“Ha, we’ve heard of your new title, so we simply did a bit of custom work and changed the color, but it doesn’t affect its function.”
The giver had selected the gift with sincerity and care; it was a pair of crimson leather gloves, a “weapon”.
Such a “nasake” piece of equipnt could easily beco symbolic of a professional, and the decision-maker who gifted it was indeed very thoughtful; Lu Ping’an was very pleased, especially since…
“…It’s actually a Rule-level Taboo item?!”
This “small gift” was rather extraordinarily heavy.
Regardless of appearance, as well as practicality, it was suprely compatible with Lu Ping’an.
[Sindar’s Black Dragon Gloves (Lower Gold Taboo Item)]
While the “color” made Lu Ping’an want to quibble, the rich and exaggerated Flaming elent within was undoubtedly the most fitting equipnt for him.
Fortunately, gloves in this world don’t carry any special connotations, which spared Lu Ping’an from wondering if this was a hint of so sort…
like becoming soone’s “hand” or glove.
He happily put them on right there, finding them a perfect fit, and once again prompting a wave of applause.
The courting by the two major authorities gave Lu Ping’an a sigh of relief; at the sa ti, he did not miss out on such a good opportunity.
“A business license?
Simple, it’ll be done within a week.”
“The franchise rights for arms and Taboo items are indeed troubleso and require scrutiny…
but you can start with the license, and we’ll fill in the procedures later.”
This was no longer just being “friendly”; they were clearly helping to push things along, pleased to see Lu Ping’an setting up his own “industry”.
Seeing Lu Ping’an speak thus, their faces imdiately lit up with joy, and Lu Ping’an could tell that it was not an act.
Xia Qin’s report had not yet been submitted; they did not know this was Lu Ping’an’s “path”…
At that mont, Lu Ping’an was still puzzled.
It was normal to express friendliness, but why were they also happy?
He felt he might be overstepping a bit.
“To them, your willingness to set down roots here, to develop locally, is enough…
You underestimate the significance of a Rule-level professional.
A Rule-level professional doesn’t need to do anything; just residing in that city signifies the safety and stability of such a city.”
This ti, Lu Ping’an understood.
In the realm of the Feather Tribe, a Rule-level professional was valued similarly; but locally, a Rule-level professional, or rather a future Rule-level professional, was worth all this courtship and “friendship”.
So, he effortlessly took care of those dozen or so business licenses involving various domains (dical, military, tallurgy, food…) clearing away the most troubling and ti-consuming procedures for major developnt.
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