I told you to change your skills, and you changed them into a nuclear explosion immortal?

"help me?"

"you?"

Seeing the suspicion in Lu Yun's eyes, Qi Zhaolin twitched his lips and quickly forced a smile.

"Yes, that's right. Don't be nervous, I really didn't mean any harm... Hehe..."

To be honest, he had been very serious before, but his sudden change of attitude really caught Lu Yun off guard.

If you were to say he was deliberately feigning to lower his guard so he could suddenly make a move, then there was indeed no murderous intent on his part.

But... if they really came to help me, why can't I believe it...?

nonsense.

The two were strangers, and their social standing was worlds apart.

Why should he help me?

Wait a moment?

Lu Yun's mind stirred, and he suddenly remembered that this person must be the mastermind behind the investigation into the nuclear explosion.

He must have found out about me from the smallest clues, which is why he followed me.

Therefore, there can only be two reasons why he came to find me.

First, offer them amnesty.

Try to recruit yourself into his faction and work for him.

second……

Either capture me or kill me, or take me away to be sliced ​​up.

After all, he was a commoner who could complete a transformation in a single day, destroy a skill book at level 1, and even crack the monitoring stone.

This has extremely high research value...

Thinking of this.

Lu Yun narrowed his eyes and subconsciously took a step back.

Qi Zhaolin looked utterly disgusted upon seeing this.

Am I that scary? Why are you so wary?

Do you think that I, a top-tier leader, can't gain your trust and lower your guard by groveling and fawning over you?

I'm truly impressed...

Qi Zhaolin sighed and rubbed his forehead, knowing he had to explain, or the child would really hit him.

"Don't be nervous. My name is Qi Zhaolin. I am the deputy director and director of the office of the Longban Office."

"I've come to see you because there's something I want to discuss with you."

He felt he had used the gentlest and most ingratiating tone of his life.

But Lu Yun's expression changed upon hearing these words.

He didn't know what the "Dragon Office" was, but the fact that it dared to put the word "dragon" at the beginning indicated that it must be a national department.

Lu Yun never expected that a small nuclear explosion would attract the country's attention, which made him even more certain of one thing.

That means he really was exposed!

After all, it's too easy for a country to investigate someone; it's something that those top-tier powers can't compare to.

Perhaps even the information about his deceased parents is on someone's desk.

However, if that's the case, it's not all bad.

Since the mutation, the way the artifact operates has changed drastically. At least corrupt officials have become much less common, and many bizarre incidents are gradually disappearing.

Previously, restraint and checks and balances were necessary, but now? In a world where might makes right, as long as the evidence is conclusive, there is no need for hesitation.

Of course, even so, Lu Yun would not easily trust anyone; one's destiny is only truly secure when it is in one's own hands.

Moreover, Qi Zhaolin spoke gently and did not exhibit any strange behavior, but... his attitude was a bit ingratiating?

Thinking of this, Lu Yun slowly loosened his staff.

"Why would Minister Qi want a kid like me? I need to level up."

This child is too cautious...

Don't release the hawk until you see the rabbit.

Qi Zhaolin gave a wry smile. Since there was no one around, he didn't need to worry about it being leaked.

"Don't be nervous, let me finish what I have to say. Here's what happened."

Qi Zhaolin organized his thoughts.

"I know about the Barrens and the Shadow Castle, but don't worry, I won't blame you, no one will blame you, that's your own skill."

"Oh right, only the three of us know the specifics of this matter. Others only know a little bit and have been put on a gag order, so you don't need to worry about your affairs being leaked."

As expected... now it seems most likely they've come to offer amnesty.

But he said he came to discuss something with me. Could it be because of the monitoring stone?

Lu Yun's mind stirred, and he nodded.

"Yes, I did it, but I won't pay for it."

"..."

what……

Qi Zhaolin opened his mouth in astonishment, and for a moment, he forgot to speak.

"Ah... this, uh, I..."

Qi Zhaolin twitched his lips and gave an awkward laugh.

"Don't worry about that... no one will ask you to pay compensation..."

"That's good. I'll be going now since there's nothing else."

"Hey, wait a minute."

Why is this child so stubborn?

Qi Zhaolin was speechless, guessing that he was still hostile towards him and didn't want to have too much involvement with him, which was why he was acting this way.

"I'm looking for you to join the Dragon Office and take over my job."

Lu Yun was startled, but remained calm and composed.

"Does it include the five social insurances and one housing fund, and paid leave?"

"..."

Why does this kid talk so harshly?

"These are all basic benefits."

Qi Zhaolin was speechless, but in order to keep Lu Yun calm, he could only patiently explain.

"I know it's a bit presumptuous of me to come see you so suddenly."

"You knew it, yet you still came."

"..."

"He has no depth at all at his age."

"???"

"They even tried to stalk others."

"???"

"If you hadn't told me, I would have thought you were a pervert."

"???"

it's confirmed!

This child isn't being sarcastic; this child is just incredibly sweet-talking!

Qi Zhaolin's eyelids twitched, and he felt a surge of annoyance.

Who is he? Normally, everyone who sees him bows and scrapes, terrified of him.

This kid not only doesn't give him a friendly look, but he also keeps stabbing him in with poison. How could he not be furious?

but……

For the sake of the greater plan, he endured it!

Qi Zhaolin gritted his teeth and forced a smile.

"Child, you don't need to be so hostile towards me. I'm here to help you sincerely."

"I believe it."

As he spoke, Lu Yun actually put the staff away.

Qi Zhaolin was taken aback. Seeing his calm expression, Qi Zhaolin's pupils immediately contracted.

Was he just testing me?

Yes, if I hadn't come to help him, I would definitely have made a big fuss over these hurtful and offensive remarks.

After all, big shots have tempers. They are used to being high and mighty, so how can they tolerate others' opinions?

Such deep cunning, such deep scheming.

This child is young, but he understands human nature very well...

but……

Qi Zhaolin narrowed his eyes and slowly placed his hand behind his back.

Sure enough, he was performing the same action simultaneously.

Seeing this, Qi Zhaolin smiled.

"Child, you are very good. You remain calm and composed in the face of both honor and disgrace. It seems I made the right choice in hiring you to take over my position."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yun smiled as well.

"I'm not interested in becoming an official."

No, you're wrong.

Qi Zhaolin chuckled and sized up Lu Yun.

"My position—no, I should say, the Dragon Office isn't a place for officials. We belong to the Dragon Kingdom, but we are an independent department."

"And you may not understand what my position represents, but that's okay. You'll understand when you sit in my position in the future."

Seeing that Lu Yun remained calm and unmoved, Qi Zhaolin nodded to himself.

Do you know what the former name of the Dragon Office was?

Seeing Lu Yun pause for a moment, Qi Zhaolin gradually became serious.

"Dragon Office, full name: Dragon Kingdom Special Incident Handling Office".

"Its predecessor... you might not have heard of it, it was Bureau 749 and... the Dragon Group before the incident!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Yun's expression changed slightly; he hadn't expected his guess to be correct.

When Qi Zhaolin said the full name, he felt a sense of familiarity. With this explanation, he understood exactly what the Dragon Office was.

To be honest, Lu Yun was somewhat tempted. With such a department backing him up, his future path would be much easier, and he wouldn't have to worry about being coveted by other forces after being exposed.

At least, safety can be guaranteed.

But... he didn't want to be restricted or hindered.

"What do I need to give in return?"

Upon hearing this, Qi Zhaolin knew that he had intentions, and he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

"You don't need to give anything in return."

Seeing Lu Yun's disbelief, Qi Zhaolin chuckled and said.

"You still don't understand what the Dragon Office does."

"The Dragon Office only handles special incidents that other regions cannot handle, such as... your nuclear explosion incident."

"But these kinds of things don't happen that often. Sometimes it won't happen even once in a year or two."

"Furthermore, once issued, the documents will be categorized and distributed according to their level, and then handled by specialists of the corresponding level."

That's true. Things are different now. Although there are more strange monsters in this mutated world, there are major powers and guilds, so it's not necessary to report them.

Only incidents resembling forbidden curses, such as nuclear explosions, are reported; otherwise, people usually handle them on their own.

"The reason I came this time is because things have gotten a bit out of hand, and I've been really bored, so I came out for a stroll."

Qi Zhaolin was obviously not telling the truth, and Lu Yun knew it perfectly well, but it didn't matter if he didn't say anything. As long as it wasn't detrimental to him, he wouldn't care.

"So, according to you, even if you join the Dragon Office, you won't always have something to do, and you won't have to work regular hours?"

"certainly!"

Qi Zhaolin explained with a smile.

"The Dragon Office does have offices in various cities, but the people who handle trivial matters there are mostly ordinary people, and there are few professionals. The real investigators do not need to be in the office regularly. As long as there is no order from above, the Dragon Office will not interfere with any investigators' affairs."

At this point, Qi Zhaolin cleared his throat and began to speak in a serious tone.

"Once you join, I guarantee you will receive the same benefits as me. You won't need to work regular hours, handle any issues, or have anything interfered with. You will enjoy maximum freedom and authority, and you can leave at any time if you wish."

"And your file will be sealed, and no one except the head of the Dragon Office will be able to investigate your background or anything about you, including your professional secrets."

"Most importantly, if you need help, the Lung Kong Office will do everything in its power to help you unconditionally."

"But you must stand up when the country needs you."

Qi Zhaolin looked at Lu Yun with utmost seriousness.

"I know your profession is not simple, and the Dragon Office also saw your potential."

"I can assure you that if we ever need you, it will be for the greater good of the country, and certainly not for personal reasons."

Lu Yun's expression changed slightly. After pondering for a moment, he nodded.

"Okay, I agree."

He was well aware that with Qi Zhaolin offering such generous treatment, it would be incredibly difficult when he needed him in the future.

But as he said, if it's truly for the greater good of the nation, then he's willing to take action.

When Qi Zhaolin saw that he had agreed, his expression immediately relaxed, and even the smile on his face became much more genuine.

"Good child! The country will not let you down, and I believe you will not let the country down either."

【Ding】

Qi Zhaolin invites you to join the "Dragon Kingdom Special Incident Handling Office"!

Do you agree?