??Chapter 1240: Chapter 1239: Recruitnt
Chapter 1240: Chapter 1239: Recruitnt
Han Dong chose a hiding spot where he had previously been resting and recuperating.
The female zombie with a bun hairdo quickly returned there as well, her face a picture of panic, even the Clear Heart Talisman on her forehead had turned completely Dyed Black due to the surging Corpse Energy within her.
“Mr. Han, the people from the Secret Departnt have found us!
They must have checked ahead and found out you were here, they’ve completely sealed off the mansion… Even my father won’t be able to hold them off for long; it’s only a matter of ti before they find you.
We must think about how to explain the removal of the ‘Corpse Bug’, especially since there’s a major criminal among you.”
“The Secret Departnt…”
Han Dong had heard of this term long before.
It was in the Oil Mill District.
Zhang Xiliang, when he first t, mistook Han Dong for an officer of the Secret Departnt due to the Space Secret Art that Han Dong had displayed.
It seems to be a departnt specializing in Secret thods, with significant differences from the conventional Six Departnts, and even more powerful.
“It seems the Secret Departnt should cater specifically to managing the ‘Corpse Bug,’ which is why they could directly trace it to us… They must have a closer relationship with the Emperor.
Miss Ruo Ying, please prepare so paper and ink for , as much as you have.
The people from the Secret Departnt will probably give Governor Wang so respect; we might have so ti.”
“Paper and ink?”
The female zombie, although not quite understanding, responded imdiately.
A stack of rice paper, an ink slab, and several writing brushes.
Creak~
Five Tentacles stem from the back of Han Dong’s head, picking up the writing brushes and, along with his hands, begin to create at a lightning-fast speed on the paper.
The female zombie Ruo Ying watched from the side; although she recognized each character, when put together, she couldn’t understand it—she could only vaguely make out that what Han Dong wrote was a kind of manuscript resembling a research report.
Such a speed of creation was several tis faster than others copying books, leaving the female zombie dazzled.
For Han Dong, academic writing was a basic skill; his mind stored a vast amount of knowledge and a basic frawork for papers, all he needed was to combine the information with the frawork to instantly produce a highly convincing research article.
…
Mansion Main Hall.
Governor Wang looked extrely upset.
The Sir Yan from the Secret Departnt who had arrived bore the Emperor’s decree, presumably because the removal of the Corpse Bugs from the minds of several high-ranking officials had attracted the attention of the ‘internal’ imperial court.
Right when the search was about to begin.
Crack~ the wooden door in a first-floor compartnt was pushed open.
Han Dong, engrossed in research, was holding a stack of rice paper, seemingly ready to et soone.
Because he was too focused on the contents of the paper, it took him a while to notice the tense situation in the hall.
“Black gold official robe, insect pattern… Secret Departnt, you finally ca!
I am the assistant of Dragon View Taoist Master Chen Xinying. Recently, while researching zombies, I accidentally discovered so ‘drawbacks’ of the [Corpse Bug].
During the research, I inadvertently removed the Corpse Bug from the brain.
As we were in the barracks, involved with Governor Wang, Commander Feng Kui, Mr. Huang of the Bureau of Weaponry, and there was significant cooperation, in addition to researching Corpse Bugs, I’ve been bustling about in the deep Demon Region for the matter of repairing Governor Wang’s legs; I hadn’t had the chance to report this to the authorities.
I figured you would co down to reinstall the [Corpse Bug].”
Han Dong deliberately raised his voice so that everyone in the mansion could hear.
His companions hiding in different rooms all pretended to be normal and ca out.
Taoist Master Chen Xinying glanced at the manuscript in Han Dong’s hand and imdiately grasped the gist.
“Mr. Han, quickly show your research manuscript to Sir Yan.”
“Yes.”
Han Dong, with a very respectful deanor, handed over the manuscript, which detailed the Faceless Skull’s comprehensive analysis of the “Corpse Bug” and improvents proposed by Han Dong based on his own understanding.
Secret Departnt Minister—Yan Bowen.
He was specifically in charge of manufacturing and managing the “Corpse Bug.”
While reviewing the research report Han Dong submitted, the pupils beneath his wooden mask emitted an unusual sheen, almost prompting a gasp.
The value of the manuscript increased continuously as he read.
Not only did it record the ‘defects’ already known by the Secret Departnt, but it also proposed asures to fix these defects from different perspectives, including so thods he had never thought of.
Minister Yan, containing his excitent, deliberately asked calmly, “Was this manuscript completed by Taoist Master Chen?”
Chen Xinying, completely unaware of the contents, hurriedly explained:
“No, over 90% of it was completed by this… friend of mine.”
With that, all of the Secret Departnt Minister’s attention shifted to Han Dong.
Having originally held the emperor’s edict to thoroughly investigate the Corpse Bug incident, he no longer cared about what specifically had happened… Since everyone was here, they just needed to refit the “Corpse Bug.”
What was more important was the young man who had created this research manuscript.
Minister Yan asked, “Han Dong, it seems you do not belong to any faction within the court?”
“Yes… I have always received great kindness from Taoist Master Chen.
Alone, I completed Pill Condensation with her providing materials and a training ground; afterward, I always followed her, assisting with so more troubleso matters.”
“Would you be interested in accompanying
to the Secret Departnt?”
“I would have to ask Taoist Master Chen’s opinion.”
Chen Xinying was utterly confused; she couldn’t comprehend how such a renowned Minister Yan could entirely overlook the current issues due to a research manuscript.
Looking around, the gathered group seed sowhat problematic.
“I have no objections; Han Dong is just a friend, not a Corpse Servant.”
“Alright, Han Dong will co with
to the Secret Departnt… The rest of you should return to the court promptly and refit the Corpse Bug.”
“Yes!”
…
The incident happened suddenly.
But Han Dong decided to adapt and change his path.
Having experienced the Moon God Mountain, his ‘main quest’ had beco very clear—to obtain the qualifications to Face the Saint and et the Tomb Lord.
Since Governor Wang was sowhat troubled, he decided to seize the current opportunity to visit the Secret Departnt and gain the qualification to Face the Saint through this channel.
He would reserve Governor Wang’s favor for when he returned to his status as the Ministry of War.
“Minister Yan, I am also good friends with Mr. Huang from the Ministry of Works, who will return to the Central Ministry of Works after a while; how about I go with him at that ti?”
“The Secret Departnt is different from the other Six Departnts, being a special departnt directly under the emperor.
The Secret Departnt requires each new recruit to undergo personal review by the emperor, and only those completely loyal to the court and the emperor may beco Secret Officers… This manuscript is your stepping stone.
Thus, I must personally escort you there.
I suggest you finish your affairs quickly; I can wait here for you for ‘one hour.'”
“Alright.”
Hearing that he could et the emperor earlier, Han Dong also had a look of anticipation.
Although such a eting was not technically Facing the Saint but rather a form of qualifications review, as long as he could co into close contact with the emperor, Han Dong’s objective could be achieved.
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