Otherworldly Affairs Office-Chapter 857: The Demon God’s Invitation

"So you just let them leave after being criticized!" After listening to Pei Yan's account and watching his disheartened expression, Gu Shenghui couldn't help but chuckle as he pulled out a bottle of cola from the drink cooler and handed it to him.

"How was I supposed to know she'd be so angry?" Pei Yan grumbled as he took the cola bottle, unscrewing the cap.

"It's about imbalance, you have to understand she didn't make the selection this time. From now on, despite being Children of Origin like you, the difference in strength between her and you participants will be worlds apart. Her resentment is natural! What's your take on it? Are you willing to accept her suggestion? You don't need to consult the Hall about this; it's entirely up to you." Gu Shenghui leaned against the table and looked at Pei Yan as he asked.

After taking a sip of the drink, Pei Yan slowly began speaking: "Lin Junzhao suggested I visit the Demon Race. It seems they have reached some kind of agreement. I don't have strong opinions about it. Besides, learning there'd be a six-month period to rest after the competition, I initially planned to visit the Demon Race anyway."

"What's your intention for going there?" Gu Shenghui pulled out a pack of cigarettes, extracted two, lighting one in his mouth and handing the other to Pei Yan. When Pei Yan took and placed it in his mouth, Gu Shenghui lit it with a lighter, casually asking.

"Combat!" After puffing a smoke, Pei Yan uttered the word and looked up at Gu Shenghui, continuing: "It's the closest place to real battle I can get to, just me against the Blood Slaughter Legion! For combat! This competition made me realize not only my personal shortcomings, but also that I've been overly dependent on Lin Junzhao recently. Take my fight with Flamel for instance; recalling it still gives me jitters. Without Lin Junzhao, my sister and I might have really endured the Holy Light cleansing, altering our will — that won't do. I could afford to rely on Lin Junzhao this time, but in individual contests, there's no guarantee the opponents will give me such a chance again! Thus, I've decided to hone my unfamiliar combat skills through intense battles to swiftly elevate myself to a stronger state."

"Very good, victory without arrogance and defeat without discouragement! It's substantial growth to have a clear recognition of oneself after winning!" Gu Shenghui patted Pei Yan's shoulder with comfort, "Since you've made your decision, the Hall will naturally offer full support! Whatever requirements or concerns you have, just let us know!"

"I need materials, lots of them, as much as possible not limited to the Cornerstone Plane; anything that can be gathered from the Daoist Realm and Magic Realm, as well!" Pei Yan looked at Gu Shenghui with gleaming eyes.

"Hahahaha! If you'd made such a request earlier, I'd have been in a tight spot! But now... "

Gu Shenghui flicked the ash off his cigarette, smiling smugly, "Your performance in the competition was outstanding; it's your excellent performance that won admiration from the Investigation Hall and the higher-ups, even supernatural organizations from other countries. They've clearly recognized the formidable foes reality will face, and the importance of strengthening young individuals like you. Thus, there's a green light all the way for resource allocations. The only tricky part now is the time difference between the planes — six months here equals six days in reality; time is indeed tight, but it's fine. The Hall and Engineer Li anticipated this and prepared many materials in advance. These can be immediately utilized, and for the follow-up, I can swiftly arrange them!"

"That's fantastic! What about materials from other planes?" Pei Yan excitedly stood from his seat, cigarette dangling from his mouth, pacing around while rubbing his hands and asking eagerly.

"Uh... " Hearing this question, Gu Shenghui seemed a bit troubled: "The Hell Plane is a given; they've already promised full support. As for the Daoist Realm, I don't know what agreement Lin Junzhao and the Spirit Venerable reached during your unconsciousness, but they agreed to open up for a batch of top-notch materials at this critical moment. About the Spirit Monster Plane! Despite a mild conflict during the competition, they've got a generally favorable impression of you since you saved Saraf. Moreover, our previous rescue of the Dragon Race princess from the dark forces was a gesture they've agreed to reciprocate with a batch of resources. Just... "

"Alright, no need to say more! I'm very satisfied with materials from three planes!" Pei Yan relaxed instantly after hearing Gu Shenghui's words. Obtaining resources from three planes had far exceeded his expectations. As for the Magic Realm, they were already offended; expecting them to give you an opportunity to grow stronger would be overly optimistic.

"Indeed, the Magic Realm previously extended us an olive branch too. The Hall maintained a neutral stance, but the conflicts between the major planes became intense unexpectedly. After careful deliberation, the Hall chose to ally with the Daoist Realm due to closer kinship ties. The Magic Realm seems to have taken a similar route. Reliable intelligence shows they've abandoned further efforts to win you over, pivoting to collaborate with Western traditional forces within the Superpower Investigation Hall organization on a comprehensive basis." Gu Shenghui scratched his head, helplessly adding: "However, you needn't worry; the Hall still has a batch of materials from early exchanges with the Magic Realm. They might not be the top-notch materials, but better than nothing, right? This time, they will all be used for you." 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

"That's excellent. If they don't choose us, let them regret it! A cultivator primarily relies on their Origin; as long as we maintain good relations with Lin Junzhao, our Investigation Hall can be exalted among supernaturals, akin to a leader! This is just a spark at the moment; let my forthcoming real battles showcase our prowess to the world, making it a reality!" Pei Yan stubbed out the cigarette butt with ambition: "Don't pile up the materials in the Investigation Hall; directly dispatch them to our temporary base in the Hell Plane. This way, after my cultivation, I can absorb them immediately, saving time."

"You don't need to worry about the materials; the Hall will sort it out for you! Any other requests?" Gu Shenghui nodded in satisfaction seeing Pei Yan's enthusiasm and continued advising.

"Uh! Not much else for me. I've spoken to Lin Junzhao; she'll temporarily lodge in Ye Ruozai's body. I think Ye Ruozai should agree with this, but I'm concerned about others in the Hall. According to Xila, the next competition will see significant strength upgrades from participants across all planes. Are our people ready? This is an individual contest; mutual assistance isn't possible. The level of hostility from the Magic Realm and Blood Slaughter worries me about potential casualties!"