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Chapter 66: Unpolished Jade
A new candle was lit.

The dark room was illuminated again.

At this time, Cao Xian had changed his appearance.

He was no longer as sinister and evil as before, but his eyes were full of approval:

"I didn't expect that you could actually last for a candle."

"Not bad, quite good."

"Now, you can live."

As Cao Xian spoke, he took away all the torture instruments from Zhao Bao.

He also took out the medicine bottle and began to apply medicine to Zhao Bao:

"These medicines of mine are specially formulated for injuries and are very effective."

"Without the medicine, you'll need at least a month to recover. With the medicine, you'll be full of energy in just a few days."

While applying the medicine, Cao Xian pressed the back of the chair.

This seemed to trigger a mechanism, and the iron hoops that were holding Zhao Bao automatically retracted into the wooden chair.

Zhao Bao was freed, but he kept shrinking back in fear.

But where could he shrink to when he sat on the chair?
He looked at Cao Xian as if he were looking at a demon.

Cao Xian smiled and said:

"Li Dafu wants to kill you, and I shouldn't interfere."

"But you're a good guy. Since you were able to get me the medicinal soup to cure my lung disease that has lasted for more than ten years, I can only take it as a favor."

"So I'll give you a chance, a candle."

"If you can hold on and not give in, then you're still a somewhat valuable talent, and you've passed."

"If you can't make it, then you're a useless piece of shit, and I'll kill you for Li Dafu."

Zhao Bao was still in shock and trembling all over.

Obviously, he had not yet recovered from the feeling of hell just now.

Cao Xian was not surprised by this. After applying the medicine to Zhao Bao, he helped him up from the chair.
"You'll have five days to rest. Come back to me after you've recovered from your injuries."

As he spoke, Cao Xian began to pack up his torture instruments and medicine bottles.

It took Zhao Bao a long time to finally recover, and the trembling in his body gradually subsided.

"Eunuch Cao, you're not going to ask about...the martial arts secret manual anymore?"

Zhao Bao asked in surprise and doubt.

Cao Xian laughed:
"I have seen and read countless martial arts secret manuals in my life."

"But life is only a few decades long. How can one master so many martial arts? Being able to fully master two or three that suit one is already a very difficult task."

"Li Dafu's secret book may be good, but it may not be suitable for me, and I don't really want it."

Now, Zhao Bao was confused.

There was even some anger in my heart.

Since you don't want the martial arts secrets, why are you torturing me?
Under the torture just now, Zhao Baozhen even wanted to die.

But the next moment, Zhao Bao seemed to understand:

"Father-in-law just wants to see if my mouth is tight?"

Cao Xian looked back at Zhao Bao, as if he didn't expect Zhao Bao to be so quick-witted.

He first put the leather bag back into the wooden box and put it away, then turned around and smiled approvingly at Zhao Bao:

"Yes, it doesn't matter what secret I want you to tell me. If I don't ask you this secret, I will ask you about other secrets that you don't want to tell me."

"Zongwu Mansion is Li Dafu's territory. I can't protect you here."

"I can't protect you, but the Investigation Bureau can."

"And if you want to join the investigation agency, the most important thing is whether you can keep a secret."

Zhao Bao was delighted when he heard this.

He knew that Jin Ge had made the right decision in giving him the talisman water. This Cao Xian had indeed found a way out for him.

Investigation factory!
The Jishi Bureau is a secret agency exclusively for the emperor. It is difficult for outsiders to enter. The people in the Jishi Bureau are all trained internally.

Therefore, the Criminal Investigation Bureau generally does not hire people who have been trained by the Zongwu Mansion.

The talents trained by Zongwu Mansion are mainly sent to various departments within the imperial palace.

The affairs of the Investigation Bureau were mainly outside the imperial palace.

Zhao Bao never thought that one day he would be able to enter the criminal investigation factory.

Once you are promoted in the investigation agency, you will have real power.

The director of the Investigation Bureau was particularly revered by the world, and even the people and some officials called him "Nine Thousand Years Old".

He is second only to one person and above ten thousand people.

The scenery is infinite.

Zhao Bao immediately ignored the pain all over his body and knelt down to pay his respects:

"Thank you for your mercy, sir!"

"Saving my life is a great favor. From now on, I will follow your lead! I am willing to serve you for the rest of my life!"

Zhao Bao kowtowed continuously.

But I felt ecstatic in my heart.

It seems that Cao Xian's background is indeed from the Criminal Investigation Bureau.

If he could get his support in the future, Zhao Bao would be able to soar into the sky.

The suffering I just endured now seems completely worth it.

Cao Xian laughed dryly twice and helped Zhao Bao up from the ground:

"This is your own achievement."

"No one without training can last even a candle in my hands."

"You are the first and only one."

Zhao Bao thanked him again and again, flattering him endlessly.

He no longer cared about his own dignity, and he knew that flattery never wears out, no matter how many times it is worn.

Finally, he asked cautiously:
"Father-in-law, will I be transferred to the Criminal Investigation Bureau to work?"

Cao Xian shook his head:
"The time has not yet come."

"You are now a secret agent of the Investigation Bureau in Zongwu Mansion. Do not reveal your identity and be responsible only to me."

"Once the mission is completed, I will be transferred back naturally."

Zhao Bao's heart sank.

He knew very well that these bigwigs loved to make empty promises.

He was unable to transfer from Zongwu Mansion at this time, and it was likely that he would find it difficult to officially join the Investigation Bureau in the future.

The so-called secret agent identity is one that no one will care about even after death.

If Cao Xian was deceiving himself, then Zhao Bao would not even know how he died. But he was still fighting for his last chance.

If Bo Cao Xian really wanted to die, he wouldn't have wasted time and energy torturing himself.

Zhao Bao's face was filled with surprise, and he bowed again to express his gratitude:
"Thank you for your cultivation, father-in-law!"

"I wonder where I can be of service to you, my Lord?"

Cao Xian reached out and patted Zhao Bao on the shoulder:

"Stand down and wait for the right time."

"Once you reach the seventh level, there will be plenty of opportunities."

Zhao Bao roughly understood what Cao Xian meant.

Zongwu Mansion supplies martial arts talents to various public departments every year.

The seventh rank is often a watershed.

Only warrior eunuchs of the seventh rank or above are qualified to serve concubines in the harem or enter important departments.

Those below the seventh rank have difficulty in advancing. At best, they can serve nobles, and the departments they enter are not departments with real power.

This gave Zhao Bao some guesses.

Could it be that the Investigation Bureau has also planted a lot of spies in the palace?

Even in many powerful departments, there are people from the Investigation Bureau?

The Criminal Investigation Bureau not only has tremendous power outside the palace, but probably also has great influence inside the palace.

at this time.

Cao Xian had already raised his hand to extinguish the candle:
"Go."

"Don't get too close to me in front of outsiders from now on."

"I will even reprimand you and remove you from your position as head monk."

As the light disappeared, the entire room instantly fell into thick darkness.

This made Zhao Bao's hair stand on end in fear.

This dark house has become a shadow nightmare in his heart, like hell.

Thinking back to what he had just experienced here, his hair stood on end and cold sweat broke out.

This made him eager to leave here.

Cao Xian's voice gradually faded away, but it still echoed faintly:

"Don't forget to come back here after five days to continue the torture training."

"I will teach you some more secret-keeping techniques and train you as a spy."

Zhao Bao trembled all over when he heard this, and goose bumps appeared all over his body.

Do I have to endure the torture again?

Zhao Bao didn't want to face it at all and just wanted to run away immediately.

But he still gritted his teeth and stood for a moment.

He has to face this thick dark hell.

This place made him feel terrified.

But he knew that this was not what he should fear the most.

Nothing can be more hopeless than a lowly life.

Zhao Bao took a deep breath, and a cold chill filled his mouth and nose.

But the goose bumps all over his body were gradually fading away, and the standing hairs were gradually lying flat.

Then, Zhao Baocai walked out of the room.

When he walked out of Cao Xian's room, everything became bright and warm sunlight shone on him.

It also made him feel a little dazzling.

He also knew that after becoming a spy, perhaps darkness would be more suitable for him...

But Zhao Bao didn't know.

In that dark room.

Cao Xian's voice sounded faintly again:
"What do you think of this boy?"

In the darkness, another voice was heard.

Who would have thought that there was another person in this house.

He remained hidden in the darkness, silently watching Zhao Bao being tortured.

It was not until this time that Cao Xian asked, and then began to answer:
"He's an orphan, without any relatives, and a eunuch. His background is quite good."

"He is patient and resolute by nature, has endured hardships, and is tight-lipped. Most importantly, he possesses exceptional martial arts talent, and above all, ambition. He is an uncut gem."

Cao Xian nodded slightly.

The reason why he was willing to bring Zhao Bao here was because he felt that Zhao Bao could be used.

Then Cao Xian asked again:

"Where do you intend to place him?"

In the darkness, the voice answered:
"Noble Concubine Han is just short of a nail, he is the most suitable person to go."

Cao Xian was not surprised by this answer, he seemed to have expected it.

But then Cao Xian frowned slightly:
"But... can he live to the point where his martial arts skills reach the seventh level?"

"Li Dafu looks kind but has a wicked heart. If he insists on killing this kid, I can't protect him."

In the darkness, the voice laughed.

The laughter was unbridled and arrogant, as if he did not take the head of Zongwu Mansion seriously at all.

Finally, the laughter died down.

The voice replied gloomily:
"Only valuable pieces are worth keeping."

"If that guy can reach the seventh rank within a month, I guarantee that Li Dafu won't be able to touch him."

"If that guy doesn't have this ability, then he's dead. We don't have such a waste in our investigation department."

Then, the sound completely disappeared, as if it had never been heard in this room.

The owner of this voice had obviously left the room quietly.

In the darkness, only Cao Xian's tone was clearly helpless:
"One month, rank seven?"

"That's too much to ask."

"In this world, only those talented and proud people can do this."

"Hey... Zhao Bao, ah Zhao Bao, I've tried my best."

"What your future holds will depend on your own destiny."

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