313. Extra Chapter: The Only Possibility (Modern Parody)
I originally thought I was playing a romance simulation game with multiple character routes, only to realize that there's only one possible ending.
— Excerpt from "A Failed Mission Report" by Xue Meng
Xue Meng was savoring the second-to-last slice of coconut milk red bean cake on his plate.
He had to be meticulous. With a plastic spoon, he gently cut along the edge of the dessert, his movements precise and steady. He aimed to preserve its integrity as much as possible, but alas, half of it had already been tainted by the mango mousse sharing the same dish.
He despised mangoes just as he loathed his job at the cultivation world protection agency.
Unfortunately, he had no choice. It was the 21st century, and even the silly son of a Taoist master had to work to support himself.
"A mission report, Mr. Xue," a dry, robotic female voice echoed through his earpiece.
Xue Meng rolled his eyes. Ever since Director Jiang joined the Time and Space Protection Agency, daily mission reports had bee an inevitable part of his life.
"Cough, I arrived at the office at eight twenty today, right on time. I had Li Master's pan-fried buns for breakfast – they were quite delicious. I highly remend all my colleagues try them when you have the chance. The key is that the elderly man selling the buns is so kind and plimentary; he calls a sixty-year-old auntie 'little sister' without any change in his expression."
This was precisely why Xue Meng despised his job.
Yes, stamping documents.
The story behind it was a long one, and ultimately, the blame could be laid at his father's feet. Xue Meng's dad, Xue Zhengyong, served as the director of the International cultivation administration. As the only beloved son of the director, Xue Meng had grown up with everyone fawning over him, no one daring to offend him. Everything he ate and used was specially supplied by the cultivation administration, even his diapers were woven by the deep-sea merfolk, ensuring a smooth, breathable, and rash-free experience. His parents wouldn't even consider brands like Pampers or Merries.
Living as such a young noble in the cultivation world, his life had been smooth sailing. Upon graduation, he directly entered the cultivation world protection agency, and on his first day, he was personally greeted by the director.
Back then, the director was named Nan Gongliu, a plump, middle-aged man who would break into a sweat climbing just two flights of stairs.
Nan Gongliu warmly shook rade Xiao Xue's hand, his jiggling cheeks testament to his joviality. "Oh, you must be Xue Meng? You resemble your father so much, definitely his biological son. Handsome!"
Xue Meng replied, "Thank you, Uncle, for the pliment."
Nan Gongliu chuckled. "I've known your father for a long time, so let's skip the small talk. e, let me first explain the tasks you'll be handling."
Fresh graduate Student Xue Meng was still brimming with ambition, determined to contribute his humble efforts to building a harmonious new cultivation world. He promptly said, "Please go ahead, I'll make sure to plete any task assigned to me diligently."
Look at him, not a hint of a privileged second-generation cultivator, such an excellent child!
Director Nan Gongliu gave him a deep look and sobered up, saying, "Xiao Xue, the organization has taken into account your background as a descendant of a cultivation family and your outstanding qualities. Hence, despite being the apple of Chairman Xue's eye, we have decided to entrust you with the most challenging and arduous tasks."
Upon hearing this, Xue Meng perked up immediately. "I've always loved adventurous pursuits since I was young. Everyone used to hold back because of my father's reputation, not allowing me to do this or that." His eyes sparkled. "Finally, my time has e."
Director Nan Gongliu patted his shoulder and gave him a thumbs up. "Ambitious."
Xue Meng asked, "So, what do I need to do?"
"Cough, cough." Nan Gongliu cleared his throat. "In a nutshell, this is a high-stakes task that no one in our bureau can handle. It requires extraordinary patience, precise judgment, and decisive decision-making. Every choice you make will determine the fate of countless lives—countless lives will be saved because of you, but there will also be many creatures who will bleed due to your decisions."
His expression turned grave, his eyes shining brightly, as if a holy light was rising behind him.
"This is a front-line assignment. When you applied to work at the Temporal Bureau, your father repeatedly exhorted me to find you a fortable and safe position. However, after reviewing your resume, I realized that you're an ambitious and promising youngster. I couldn't let down the passion of a young person, so after careful consideration, I assigned this task to you."
As the director spoke, he extended a hand and tapped Xue Meng's chest.
"You must live up to those millions of lives."
Xue Meng's eyes instantly welled with tears of gratitude and respect. "Director, thank you for entrusting me with this significant task despite my father's objections! I will work diligently and live up to your expectations!"
Director Nan Gongliu gave him an approving glance and encouraged, "Carry on with excellence!" Then, he swept away, leaving behind a legacy of acplishments and anonymity.
On that day, Young Master Xiao Xue returned home unable to contain his excitement. Concealing his true feelings from his parents, he secretly placed an order on Tao Pao Web's Night Owl Cultivation Mall for a variety of items, which included:
Vicious DPS Fragile Fried Chicken (produced by Hanlin Pharmaceutical Factory): Upon consumption, grants ten times your magical power for two hours, but cannot be used during bat.
Second Dog Life-Prolonging Pill (produced by Yu Heng Pharmaceutical Factory): Ineffective if consumed after death.
Radiant Head Pill (produced by the Buddha Medicine Factory of No-Sorrow Temple): Causes one's head to emit a resplendent glow, guiding panions through darkness.
Limitless White Madness Pill (crafted by Heaven-Stepping Lord's Pharmaceutical Works): Dispels confusion states.
Hereditary Thousand-Year Jujube Pills (manufactured by Greedy Wolf Pharmaceutical Co.): For use exclusively against foes.
Thus, young Xue Meng made meticulous preparations, even dreaming at night that he was transported to the Second World cultivation war, where he valiantly sacrificed himself to resist the onslaught of dark magic sweeping across the European battlefield. Amidst a piercing cry of "Avada Kedavra!
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