"The director of the Southern Region of our Investigation Bureau, who is also an Awakened of [Heroic Spirit] status, wants to et you personally."
"This concerns the elevation of your Permissions Level and the forthcoming [Ancient Trials]."
Qin Xiang’s words made Chu Xiu’s eyebrows twitch slightly.
An Awakened [Heroic Spirit] wants to et personally?
Chu Xiu knew that this eting wouldn’t be as simple as just a face-to-face encounter.
The other party would undoubtedly investigate, or even assess him, and disguising himself in front of a [Heroic Spirit] is extrely challenging.
After a mont’s thought, Chu Xiu said, "Can we et in Abyss City?"
"I’m afraid not," Qin Xiang shook his head, "That person wants to et the real [you] face-to-face; otherwise, there’s no need to co personally."
Qin Xiang emphasized the word "real," and hearing this, Chu Xiu sighed lightly, understanding the implication imdiately.
He knew that his displayed talent was sowhat exaggerated, which had already drawn the attention of influential figures, who held great expectations for him and intended to nurture him significantly.
However, naturally, they wouldn’t invest substantial resources in soone with an unknown background, much like stock trading—if you see a stock surging and wish to invest, you would first need to understand its information and company background; blindly investing without inquiry is a sure path to loss.
The bigwigs don’t mind investing in a genius; they rely want to ensure that their every investnt will yield returns in the future!
To obtain more benefits, he must reassure the bigwigs!
But the problem is... Chu Xiu couldn’t be sure if any of these bigwigs didn’t intend to invest long-term, but rather, like Li Zhan, planned to seize his talent for themselves.
"Apologies, senior, but I don’t want to expose my identity." After so deliberation, Chu Xiu still refused.
Because eting an Awakened [Heroic Spirit] in person would inevitably involve them using their Investigation Skill on him, and he wasn’t confident that the Qi Concealing Technique he acquired at the Mortal Tier could withstand the probing of an Awakened [Heroic Spirit]. If his [MAX] Tier Profession were revealed, he’d be done for.
Afterward, Qin Xiang continued trying to persuade him with various assurances of his safety, but Chu Xiu remained resolute in his refusal.
This left Qin Xiang exasperated, his face plainly expressing how this kid was perhaps overly cautious.
"Kid, why are you so suspicious? Yet when it cos to actions, you aren’t this cautious?" Qin Xiang sighed heavily, "Your talent is strong, but not so invincible that the Investigation Bureau cannot protect you; nor is it so exceptional that we would covet your Profession and talent because of it!"
"What do you take our governnt agency for?"
Chu Xiu still remained silent; Qin Xiang didn’t know that the combat prowess he showed, while already astonishing, was only the tip of the iceberg of his true strength.
Seeing his determined stance, Qin Xiang ultimately could only compromise: "Alright then, I’ll discuss this with our Director again."
Chu Xiu cupped his fists, saying sowhat apologetically, "I’m troubling you, senior."
Qin Xiang waved his hand, choosing not to say more, rely adding: "Get so proper rest during this ti. You should be notified within three days."
With that, his information body gradually dispersed into pure data, vanishing from sight—presumably returning to Blue Star to report.
Chu Xiu also planned to head back, as the series of battles had drained him almost entirely, and he indeed should get so proper rest.
However, just then, sothing ca to mind, causing him not to return imdiately. Instead, he turned and entered a quaint and elegant teahouse.
[Mountain View Building]
He suddenly recalled having accepted a task before setting out, naly soone investigating information on the Outer Realm Demon Az Ilituay Mgos, which he took on casually.
The Mountain View Building was just as empty as it was during his last visit. Only a single information body at the counter was dozing off, while the wall beside him was plastered with various bounty tasks.
However, all were just foundational tasks; those with truly lucrative rewards and high confidentiality require formal mbership with the Mountain View Building.
"Knock, knock."
Chu Xiu approached the counter and took a couple of glances at the information body.
The information body imdiately awoke, looking up at him with a large, bright yellow question mark appearing above its head.
"I’m here to check on my task progress," Chu Xiu stated.
"One mont, please."
The information body replied, inserting both hands into wooden square boxes behind it, quickly causing a flow of vast information within its body.
"Query complete. No response from the other party yet, but your personal information is recorded. If there is any news, you will be inford imdiately."
Chu Xiu nodded, then prepared to leave.
"Huh?"
But just then, the information body seed to notice sothing and couldn’t help but give a soft "huh."
Then, he turned back and asked Chu Xiu, "Are you the Dark Night Monarch?"
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