Weird Safe House: I became stronger after taking in my roommate!

Chapter 36 Murphy, blushing furiously

The Bureau of Mystery Investigations, Reception Room.

Shen Xu sat on the leather sofa, opposite Director Chen Weixian.

He looked to be around forty years old, in the prime of his life, with a square face.

His hairstyle and clothing were impeccable, but there was a sharp edge to his brows.

However, his eyes seemed out of place, and upon closer inspection, it could be seen that his left eye was a prosthetic.

"Welcome, Shen Xu."

Chen Weixian spoke with a beaming smile, pointing to the seat next to Shen Xu and saying, "Xiao Fei, please sit here too."

"Yes, Chief."

Murphy obediently sat down next to Shen Xu, her face turning a little rosier. She remembered what the director had told her before and knew that he was implying that she should get closer to Shen Xu.

What would you like to drink?

But his eyes were deep and sharp, with a composure and calmness that didn't belong to someone his age.

"I won't drink it."

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Shen Xu decisively refused, getting straight to the point: "You should know me well. I'm just a student and don't really understand the social niceties of adult society. Let's get down to business."

Chen Weixian smiled and nodded: "Okay, then I'll speak frankly and openly."

"Shen Xu, the Department of Mysterious Security—which is the headquarters of all the Mysterious Investigation Bureaus in the country—is paying close attention to you."

"Headquarters has high hopes for your ability to handle bizarre events and your own potential."

"Our Longcheng City Bureau of Paranormal Investigation is also eager for you to join us. After all, as you have seen, the frequency of paranormal events in the city is increasing, but the number of security personnel under the official jurisdiction is extremely small."

"Especially after Zhao Bin's death, the official security personnel in Longcheng City are now vacant. If a strange invasion occurs, we will need to ask the surrounding cities for help. Not to mention whether we will be refused, even if help arrives, the ghost realm may have already taken shape."

Chen Weixian was frank, directly stating their desire for Shen Xu.

Shen Xu frowned slightly and said, "As far as I know, there are quite a few civilian security officers. Why are they unwilling to join the official ranks?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Weixian frowned, somewhat helplessly, and sighed, "Safety officers possess powers that ordinary people cannot have. They can often disregard established social rules. Therefore, most safety officers, after acquiring these powers, end up like Zhao Bin."

"Those whose desires are extremely inflated, who disregard the law, and who act recklessly—naturally do not want to be restrained."

Shen Xu said, "No one wants to be constrained, but no one can completely escape constraints. I want to know more about why."

Chen Weixian's right eye flickered slightly as he said, "Because official security officers need to take certain risks, they must deal with any strange events that occur in their jurisdiction; it's their duty."

"What if it's beyond your capabilities? Don't try to evade the issue; I need to know your specific execution standards."

"Uh—security personnel belonging to the Bureau of Paranormal Investigation have corresponding paranormal execution levels based on their own rank. 1"

Level 1 safety officers are responsible for tasks at or below Level B. Level 2 safety officers are responsible for tasks at or below Level A. Level 3 safety officers have no right to refuse.

After saying this, Chen Weixian's eyes dimmed slightly.

Murphy unconsciously slowed her breathing, secretly observing Shen Xu's gaze.

For a Level 1 security officer, a Level B Ghost Domain is a place where the chances of survival are extremely slim!

According to current global statistics, the survival rate of Level 1 security personnel in Level B ghost domains is only about 25%.

This is the fundamental reason why civilian safety officers are unwilling to join the official ranks; no one is willing to risk their life for a job.

Civilian security officers also earn money with their skills, but they generally only accept low-level commissions and would never consider risky tasks.

"Grade B and below —"

Shen Xu frowned slightly, his expression uncertain, and he pondered to himself.

He really couldn't see any trap in that sentence.

After all, B-level bizarre events were nothing to him.

For example, in suppressing Zhao Bin and taking in Xue Fuchen, he also encountered difficulties.

But the main point is that he wants to contain this strange object; this level of strangeness poses no danger to him at all.

"Shen Xu, although the B-level Ghost Domain is dangerous, as official security personnel, we can provide you with a lot of information support, and the probability of successfully handling it is not low. Moreover, if necessary, we will apply for assistance from surrounding areas."

"It's highly likely you won't be fighting alone."

"And in special circumstances, you can also refuse a mission."

Murphy explained from the side, "For example, Zhao Bin refused the Xiangyang School incident before because the ghost domain invasion had reached 100%. In that case, your refusal was completely in accordance with the regulations."

Shen Xu glanced at her: "People like you who sit in offices are naturally not in any danger."

Murphy quickly looked apologetic: "That's not what I meant—"

"I don't mind taking risks, but there has to be something worth taking the risk for."

Shen Xu tossed his phone onto the table: "I've only been a safety officer for a few days, and I'm completely unfamiliar with this profession and the safety officer circle, so I need experienced friends."

"But this friend may not necessarily be from your Bureau of Paranormal Investigations."

"I bet you guys also have ways to tap my phone, right? Not long ago, people from Black Dragon Company contacted me, so I imagine the price they offered wouldn't be low."

Murphy quickly said, "We absolutely did not eavesdrop on you—"

"That's not important."

Shen Xu said, "I'm a practical person. Let me see your terms."

"The Black Dragon Company invited me to flatten the Investigation Bureau, overturn the existing social rules, and hand over the city to me to govern."

"What benefits can you offer me?"

Hearing this, Murphy couldn't help but get excited and grabbed Shen Xu's arm: "I told you before, the people from Black Dragon Company are no good. They've done a lot of illegal and criminal things, and they'll be taken down by us sooner or later. You're clearly a very good person, with a strong sense of justice, you mustn't go astray!"

Looking at the woman beside him, whose face was flushed, Shen Xu was speechless for a moment.

This woman has great looks and a great figure, so how come her IQ is so incredibly low?

I'm not sick, why would I go looking for death with those lunatics from Black Dragon Company?

Chen Weixian was much calmer and said with a smile, "Shen Xu was joking. You're a smart man, you definitely won't get on that doomed ship that is Black Dragon Company."

"I can assure you that joining the Bureau of Paranormal Investigations will definitely be more promising than joining civilian organizations."

"Take that strange object 045 that you captured, for example. Without the help of headquarters, it wouldn't have been so powerful in Zhao Bin's hands. I can assure you that if you join the official team, the resources you get will be at least three times that of Zhao Bin."

"And that's a conservative estimate. With your potential, after you've accumulated experience handling a few bizarre incidents, I can help you apply for ten times the compensation."

Shen Xu's eyes flickered slightly, and he pressed further, "What resources do you provide?"

Chen Weixian said, "Most importantly, headquarters will arrange a sufficiently capable security officer to help you pass the trial; this is guaranteed no matter what. Secondly, you should have also come into contact with the various resources rewarded by the safe house; those things are all transferable."

"For example, refining cards, spirit fire cards, experience cards—or even contained strange objects."

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