Twisted Dreams-Chapter 88 - 60: Treasures of Heaven and Earth
Elder He said:
"The Security Administration is the first special department official in Xia Country to respond to abnormal events.
In the future, it will also become the first official organization of cultivators in Xia Country.
I am the first director of the Security Administration."
Zhang Xiaoyi was taken aback:
"Leader, am I allowed to hear this?"
Such confidential matters, just told to him like that?
Is this forcing him to join the officials?
Elder He waved his hand, earnestly said:
"To not hide from Master Zhang, abnormal events have only recently occurred.
The authorities are also in the dark about it and need talents like Master Zhang to assist us.
Although the concept of abnormal events is vague, the authorities know that some things are extremely important to cultivators."
As Elder He spoke, he sat up straight, becoming quite confident, with a smile on his lips:
"Master Zhang, do you know about treasures of heaven and earth?"
Zhang Xiaoyi’s face changed.
Treasures of heaven and earth?
He certainly knew what treasures of heaven and earth were.
Wasn’t Master Bodhi’s Enlightenment Fruit exactly such a treasure?
The authorities actually know about treasures of heaven and earth?
It seems the authorities have been researching cultivation world stuff for some time, but haven’t made it public to the masses!
Zhang Xiaoyi looked gravely at Elder He.
After all, they are the authorities, terrifying indeed.
Elder He’s cloudy old eyes watched Zhang Xiaoyi’s facial expressions.
With decades of experience in criminal investigation, he knew he had played the right card.
Wei Ming, this kid, had some intel.
He didn’t really know what treasures of heaven and earth were, he heard those four words from Wei Ming’s mouth.
A half-hour ago, Elder He had a conversation with Wei Ming.
Originally, Elder He thought Wei Ming might also be from the cultivation world, or because of certain opportunities had glimpsed into the cultivation world.
And what was the result?
After some questioning, the concept of Spiritual Energy Revival was simply made up by Wei Ming.
Elder He was a bit disappointed.
Next, the target was set on Zhang Xiaoyi.
Elder He wanted to negotiate with a cultivator, he had to understand a bit about the cultivation world.
So he casually asked Wei Ming, what was most important to cultivators.
Wei Ming replied: treasures of heaven and earth.
Elder He continued:
"In the future, the Security Bureau will devote a lot of energy to the world of cultivation, doing our utmost to find treasures of heaven and earth.
Xia Country is vast and rich in resources, I guess as long as we search, we will find it.
Master Zhang, if you become a special consultant for the Security Administration, those treasures of heaven and earth will also be shared with you."
The allure of these words to Zhang Xiaoyi, a cultivator who had just attained enlightenment, was indescribable.
He originally just wanted to negotiate some terms with the authorities, reclaim Shu Mountain Daoist Temple, and get a series of qualifications.
Zhang Xiaoyi had never thought of joining the officials.
Now that the officials have said this, what else can he say?
Is there any reason to refuse?
Zhang Xiaoyi hesitated for a moment and said:
"I have also just attained enlightenment not long ago and do not understand the cultivation world that well.
If the authorities do not mind, I am willing to be this consultant."
The words enlightenment were clearly captured in Elder He’s mind.
Could it be that becoming a cultivator requires ’enlightenment’?
Elder He, without showing any emotion, said joyfully:
"That’s really wonderful!"
He stood up and solemnly extended his hand to Zhang Xiaoyi:
"The Security Administration welcomes Master Zhang’s joining!"
After Zhang Xiaoyi shook hands with Elder He, Elder He then brought up the question:
"Master Zhang, what do you mean by the enlightenment you just mentioned?"
As someone now part of the officials, Zhang Xiaoyi couldn’t hide everything.
Regarding Master Bodhi, he still wanted to keep some things secret, unwilling to disclose everything.
Zhang Xiaoyi pondered for a moment and said:
"I don’t know if talking about this will displease a certain being.
All I can say is, my enlightenment is related to an ancient tree."
Elder He nodded and said:
"I understand, it is indeed late, I will have someone escort Master Zhang to rest.
Tomorrow, Master Zhang will be sent back to South Sea, and the qualifications for Shu Mountain Daoist Temple will be handled by someone.
I also hope that Master Zhang keeps matters concerning the Security Administration confidential for now."
After saying goodbye, Zhuang Yu escorted Zhang Xiaoyi away.
Elder He sat in the meeting room deep in thought.
Enlightenment?
An ancient tree?
Could revealing the tree’s background displease a certain being?
What on earth does this mean?
Elder He took out his phone and dialed a number:
"Call an emergency meeting at eight tomorrow morning.
Make sure the candidates for the Security Administration are all present."
He thought for a while and added:
"Let Wei Ming participate too."
...
South Sea, nighttime.
Cao Yi drove his Jeep, wandering aimlessly within South Sea City.
The mysterious shop owner said he’d clear the monsters within a day, and with skepticism, he was on edge all day.
All day the Public Security Bureau had no reports of monster attacks.
That’s good news.
Surprise followed by shock.
That shop owner had such influence in South Sea City?
He must have his own power, yet as the Director of the South Sea Public Security Bureau, Cao Yi knew nothing about it.
In a state of anxiety, he drove to get some air, also wanting to personally patrol South Sea City.
It was late, this road had no one, only two rows of dim street lamps.
In the middle of the road stood a tall figure.
Wearing black leather pants and jacket, walking on twelve-centimeter high heels, with a stunning figure.
With long straight black hair draped down her back, and a streak of wine-red hair at the front.
An African woman with a guitar in her arms.
Cao Yi frowned and honked the horn.
The foreign woman remained unmoved, placing her fingers on the guitar.
Many years in criminal investigation had Cao Yi’s instincts on high alert.
When the black leather-clad girl plucked the first note, Cao Yi quickly turned the steering wheel sharply.
The piercing sound wave shattered the car’s glass, and even the street lights exploded.
Cao Yi felt dizzy, his car crashed onto the curb.
He struggled to push open the car door, staggered out, and squatted by the roadside retching.
What the hell is this!
The black leather-clad girl sauntered over shakily in her high heels, speaking fluent Xia Country:
"Cao Yi, Director Cao.
Repeatedly confronting a fierce beast, aren’t you afraid of being bitten to death?"
Cao Yi understood, the woman in front was the person behind the South Sea Green Grass Sanatorium.
He propped himself up, drew a pistol from his coat, and aimed it at the woman, forcing a smile:
"Bite me? Forget it, I like older women.
Even if you bite me for free, it wouldn’t be satisfying, let alone being satisfied to death."
Lilith frowned, clearly not understanding Cao Yi’s crude humor.
Cao Yi didn’t need her to understand, he pulled the trigger, ’bang bang’ two shots.
Lilith’s body moved instantaneously, nearly leaving an afterimage as she deftly dodged the shots.
Lilith’s lips curled into a cold smile:
"Opposing me ends badly, whether in Xia Country or in the United States."
Lilith placed her hand on the guitar, about to strum a note, but saw Cao Yi looking surprised behind her.
’Tap tap tap’
Disorganized footsteps came from behind.
Lilith turned her head, slightly startled.
A group of bizarrely dressed individuals in white raincoats were closing in.
Some jumped onto the street lamps, leaping like apes, like a group of ancient martial arts experts.
They were silent, saying nothing.
In the middle of the road stood a tall woman in a black suit.
She held a lady’s cigarette between her fingers, wearing a silver mask partially covering her face like a witch.
Black Queen, Su Yutang!
