Ji Xinghuo bid farewell to the leader and left the office with Li Hui.
"Co back to the Sword Bureau headquarters with ."
Returning to the parking lot of the Headquarters, Li Hui uttered those words and got into his vehicle along with Zhou Yishang.
Ji Xinghuo sat in the maglev vehicle, letting it drive automatically, trailing behind Li Hui’s car as they slowly drove out of the Headquarters.
Looking at the bustling urban landscape outside the car, he had a feeling as if he were in a different world.
A short ten minutes felt like a dream.
Not only had he t the leader, but he also accepted an invitation to beco a part of the leader’s family, entering the most core circle of power within the Asia-Pacific Community. The encounter in his life was beyond a teoric rise, it was soaring to the heavens.
The electromagnetic induction spread out, the leader was still in the office handling governnt affairs, everyone else had already left.
"Did the leader convene them specially for ?"
Ji Xinghuo couldn’t help but speculate.
The dozen or so people he t that evening were all top figures nationally and even globally, either with great strength or imnse power and prestige, busy in their everyday lives, unattainable for ordinary people to et.
And they had co specifically to see him.
In the office just now, most of them didn’t even speak a word, as if they were only there to bear witness.
However, the outco wasn’t that good.
At least Ji Xinghuo knew his performance hadn’t satisfied them, even though the leader had accepted him, not everyone welcod him joining.
The reason was also obvious—around the leader, they shared the sa ideals, goals, and pursuits, with unified thoughts and years of loyalty testing, and complete trust in each other.
And he didn’t share their convictions and had even resisted official actions before.
What’s more important...
Ji Xinghuo thought to himself, "My strength is too great!"
Even if he didn’t join this circle, he could still rise to the pinnacle of Earth’s Mutants and even had the chance to challenge the Shepherd Star Saint in the future.
This allowed him to maintain autonomy and independence, not relying on the leader.
In the old society, this would be akin to "bringing one’s own talent to the master," and it was the kind of apprentice who could potentially set up their own establishnt at any ti.
But the leader couldn’t ignore his existence either.
Ji Xinghuo guessed that before the leader summoned him today, it must have been deliberated for a long ti, and those dozen mbers would have had a rather heated disagreent.
However, in the end, a consensus was reached.
"Heh heh..."
Ji Xinghuo shook his head helplessly.
To be honest, he did consider declining, but that was the leader, and as a citizen of the Asia-Pacific Community, not to ntion declining, even causing the leader to be unhappy, if word got out, he would be drowned by the spittle of countless people.
Especially since he was a public child, having enjoyed the state’s welfare from childhood until adulthood, he had even less right to decline.
However, rights were proportional to duties.
"I am indeed an individualist," Ji Xinghuo’s expression was sowhat complicated as the leader’s question made him see himself clearly.
In comparison to the possible benefits, the constraints that ca with it might be even greater.
He wasn’t against serving his country.
But all of it should be based on volunteerism, not because of others’ demands or responsibilities forced upon him by society.
"Given the situation, I cannot refuse, so I can only do my best."
Ji Xinghuo no longer dwelled on it.
The Sword Bureau headquarters was close to the Headquarters, and they arrived in no ti.
Ji Xinghuo followed Li Hui into the headquarters building, his electromagnetic induction scanning the surroundings, and noticed that even though it was night, there was a large number of Swordsn busily at work, and many people were being held and interrogated in the underground prison.
"Yishang, you go get busy, I have sothing to talk to Xinghuo about," Li Hui said.
"Yes, Director."
Zhou Yishang promptly left.
In Li Hui’s office, he gestured with his hand and the room’s protection system imdiately activated, isolating sound and prying eyes.
"Have a seat," Li Hui said with a smile, his manner more cordial than before as if signifying their newfound closeness, "We’re on the sa side now, we can be more casual."
"Alright."
Ji Xinghuo didn’t stand on ceremony and asked, "Director, what exactly is the leader thinking?"
"Our conversation here is absolutely confidential, and not a word can be leaked out," Li Hui said with a grave face. Only after receiving Ji Xinghuo’s assurance did he respond, "The leader’s thought is simple: he hopes you will use your talents and strength to contribute to the nation."
Ji Xinghuo was taken aback, "That’s all?"
"What else could there be?" Li Hui replied with so dissatisfaction, "Who do you think the leader is? Everything the leader does has the nation and people as the starting point."
He snorted.
"Your generation grew up in a stable and peaceful environnt, not having experienced the despair of our nation being weak, facing invasions, and on the brink of extinction, so it’s hard for you to understand the leader’s earnestness."
"But that’s not your fault."
"On the contrary, the leader led us in bloody battles so that generations of children could live happily and grow up healthy. Everything you have now is the result of our hard struggle and the best comfort to our ancestors."
Moved by these words, Ji Xinghuo was deeply touched.
He was beginning to understand.
"Let’s not talk about this anymore. Think more about it when you have ti. I hope you’ll co to realize," Li Hui waved his hand and smiled, "Since the leader has chosen you, we will all support you wholeheartedly. You won’t miss out on anything you’re entitled to."
Curious, Ji Xinghuo asked, "What will I have?"
"Power, status, resources, information," Li Hui spoke slowly, "everything the Asia-Pacific Community can provide is at your fingertips."
He emphasized again, "Of course, with rights cos obligations and responsibilities."
Ji Xinghuo nodded solemnly.
Li Hui explained, "First, your security clearance will be raised to the highest level, and you will have access to most of the dostic databases and archives, ensuring unfettered online and offline access through security systems."
"Next, you will be promoted to Xuanyuan Swordsman and will replace Ye Tongjun as the deputy director of the Sword Bureau."
Hearing this, Ji Xinghuo scratched his head.
The Sword Bureau, which was on par with the Star Realm Departnt, was a powerful entity with trendous authority, and the position of deputy director of the Sword Bureau held a very high rank.
A man in his twenties climbing to such a high position would certainly cause a nationwide sensation if word got out.
However, Ji Xinghuo wasn’t interested.
"Director," he quickly said, "please find soone more capable for the deputy director position. I’d just like to be a Xuanyuan Swordsman."
"Ha ha..."
Li Hui wasn’t surprised and smiled, "The leader had already guessed you’re not very interested in power. You’re to hold the title only, with the treatnt and authority of a deputy director, without having to be involved in the daily work of the Sword Bureau."
"That’s acceptable," Ji Xinghuo finally agreed.
"Third," Li Hui continued, and Ji Xinghuo perked up, sensing that the important information was coming up.
"The Star Realm Departnt will find the most suitable Alien Species for you, research your Professional Templates, custom-make Weapon Equipnt for you, provide the best potions, assist in your cultivation, and accelerate your evolution."
Indeed...
Ji Xinghuo’s interest was suddenly piqued, for a Mutant, strength was the most important thing.
The Star Realm Departnt held the greatest power in the Asia-Pacific Community and included crucial agencies like the Exploration Departnt, Star Gate Departnt, Alien Research Departnt, Equipnt Departnt, Integration Departnt, and dozens of directly affiliated units.
The whole departnt had imnse resources, financial power, and force, controlled the most crucial Star Gates, and commanded a "Star Realm Army."
Essentially, the Star Realm Departnt was almost like a small country.
Everything a Mutant on Earth could desire, the Star Realm Departnt could provide. The prospect of having the entire departnt’s backing was unimaginable.
What attracted people most to the Star Realm Departnt was the "Alien Research Departnt."
This agency not only established the largest and most complete Alien Species database on Earth, twit also had a research team of tens of thousands, dedicated to the study of Alien Species.
Furthermore, the Star Realm Departnt had an "Alien Species Reserve."
It was said that the Reserve always held upwards of a million Alien Species, including the Star-falling Species.
"For your ritorious service this ti, the leader has promised you can choose three Alien Species from the Alien Species Reserve, but they can only be used by you and cannot be sold or given away," Li Hui said. "When you’re free, go to the Star Realm Departnt to find Minister Yan, and he will make arrangents for you."
"Okay."
Ji Xinghuo was quite anticipatory, "Director, do I have to choose these three Alien Species soon, or can it wait?"
"Of course, it can wait," Li Hui replied.
"Oh yes," Li Hui added, "I suggest you save one opportunity to choose an Alien Species to use in one or two years."
Ji Xinghuo asked, "Why is that?"
"Every ten years or so, the Star Realm Departnt receives a ’Titanium Cobalt Dragon Body,’" Li Hui said. "I think it would be perfectly suited for you. The Titanium Cobalt Dragon Body is a Star-falling Species. Its effects are similar to those of a ’Superconducting Permanent Magnet,’ and even stronger. It could perfectly replace the ’Superconducting Permanent Magnet’ in your Professional Templates."
The Titanium Cobalt Dragon Body, a Star-falling Species!
Ji Xinghuo’s eyes lit up. His Professional Templates for the Magnetic Field Madman required two more Alien Species, naly Overload and Superconducting Permanent Magnet.
While in the Star Realm, he never encountered them, and even Eternal Day City had none.
Previously, he had even asked Man Ying to keep an eye out and purchase these two Alien Species if anyone on Earth was selling them.
Unfortunately, there were none.
Unexpectedly, the Star Realm Departnt actually had the Titanium Cobalt Dragon Body, and it was a Star-falling Species, whereas the Superconducting Permanent Magnet was only a Transcendent Species.
The Abilities in Professional Templates were not fixed; many Alien Species with similar effects could be interchanged.
If it’s a case where the effects are the sa but the power is stronger, this is known as a "higher-tier Alien Species."
"Director, how long exactly will I have to wait?" Ji Xinghuo inquired.
"You’ll have to ask Minister Yan that," replied Li Hui as he shook his head. "The Titanium Cobalt Dragon Blood and the Titanium Cobalt Dragon Body co from the sa source and are significantly related to the leader. The last Titanium Cobalt Dragon Body was given to Huo Keji eight years ago. The next one shouldn’t take more than two years to arrive; if we’re lucky, it might be available next year."
Ji Xinghuo nodded, a year or two was not a long wait for him.
Anyway, he had no capacity-increasing wonders at the mont, his biggest goal was to beco Legendary, and he would rge after reaching that level.
Li Hui continued discussing other privileges.
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