The room was incomparably silent.
Qin Ye remained silent.
In fact, he was listening intently to Arthis' analysis.
"That's normal."
"Sixty years ago, the collapse of Hell had only been going on for fifty years. The evil ghosts that managed to survive were monsters that had been imprisoned in Hell for thousands of years.
To them, fifty years was but the snap of a finger. They were afraid that the King Yanluo of Hell would personally make a move against them.
After all, they didn't know how many civil servants Ksitigarbha had brought with him when he ascended. "
"But the great famine of sixty years and the deaths of over 28 million people made them realize that not a single Judge-class Emissary of Hell had been mobilized.
This gave them a sense of security, and they slowly began to make a move against the mortal realm. "
"Kid, you should know that ghosts aren't completely suppressed by Hell. Some evil ghosts … even require the personal intervention of King Yanluo. These evil ghosts can't be killed, and can only be sealed away.
The old ghosts that managed to survive the collapse of Hell … have already begun to search for traces of these 'seniors'. In fact … some of them might even have been released! "
"Ask him about the drought demons that were opened back then. What happened to the drought demons?"
Qin Ye nodded. He wasn't leaning on either side.
Working with ghosts?
What a joke. When others heard this, they immediately thought, Yo, a remnant of Hell?
Come on, let's light up some sky lanterns?
GAME OVER。
Reveal your identity and work with the mortal realm?
Eh?
Not bad, a living Emissary of Hell?
Come on, let's decipher your genetic sequence and see if it can benefit mankind in the upcoming war between the mortal realm and the mortal realm …
GAME OVER。
Therefore, he asked the question that Arthis had just asked. He wanted to know how strong the Special Investigations Department was.
A country that had been developing at a rapid pace for decades was unfathomable!
What he wanted was balance.
It wasn't that the east wind would overwhelm the west wind. Rather, it was that the only Emissary of Hell would be able to survive.
Zhang Chenghai said meaningfully, "He's dead."
"Dead?"
"Yes … they were killed by our strongest combatants.
Not a single one of them survived. "
Zhang Chenghai gazed deeply into Qin Ye's eyes, "Mr Qin, you don't have to ask who it was. We've been preparing for the impending war between the mortal realm and the mortal realm for decades now. You'll naturally have access to this information as long as you join the Special Investigations Department."
"I've already told you everything I could before joining.
Now … perhaps you can take a look at our employment letter? "
He finally pushed the paper bag on the table over.
Qin Ye opened it and was immediately taken aback, "Professor of the Academy of Cultivators?
What's this? "
Never heard of it!
Was this the rhythm of turning into a fantasy?
Zhang Chenghai continued, "Within three days, the truth of the world will be revealed to a select group of people, including everyone in the City of Salvation, as well as a select group of people.
And the first academy for cultivators would be established in the City of Salvation!
The professors were still dissatisfied.
You've personally experienced last night's battle, and you're even a Hunter-class expert. That's why you're entitled to this letter of appointment! "
Qin Ye read through it carefully. There wasn't much in the way of specifics, but the most important clause was that anyone who joined the Academy of Cultivators would automatically become a member of the Special Investigations Department. Any betrayal would be treated as treason!
"… That … If not …"
"Mr Qin, there's no need to be in such a hurry to refuse." Before Qin Ye could even finish speaking, Zhang Chenghai had already guessed his thoughts.
He smiled and said, "First of all, I guarantee that this academy is generally free.
Furthermore, you will be exposed to the secrets of the highest echelons of China.
And the most advanced weapons. "
"We've been fending off Yin spirit attacks for decades, and it's not as if we don't have the means to deal with them.
Some weapons are extremely powerful, but their production is too low, so they will only be equipped with the best of the best. "
"At the same time, we also provide the best treatment."
He smiled faintly at Qin Ye, "First of all, Mr Qin, I'd never expected you to be a Hunter-class expert. We won't delve any further into your affairs in Clear Creek County. Truth be told, the dossier has already been sent to us. It's just that we didn't have the time to deal with it."
Qin Ye heaved a sigh of relief.
"Secondly, let's talk about something more practical. The direct jurisdiction of the City of Salvation will be established in three days' time. Henceforth, the status of cultivators will be elevated immensely.
If you join now, you'll be the first batch of benchmarks. The benefits you'll get will be incomparable to what you'll get in the future. "
"For example … an annual salary of one million?"
Ding! The antenna above Qin Ye's head immediately stood up, and he couldn't help but reveal a knowing smile on his face.
"Calm down!" Arthis immediately knew that things weren't looking good, and she immediately warned, "Don't be fooled!
Don't forget, you are forever young!
And it wouldn't grow up!
How long can you stay in the Special Investigations Department?
Two years?
Three years?
You're not just a husky running into a pack of wolves!
You even barked twice when you entered! "
Qin Ye coughed dryly and calmed himself down.
You can't blame him for being so flustered … Do you expect a person who even needs to be treated to breakfast to remain calm when he sees an annual salary of one million?
Zhang Chenghai was smart. As soon as he saw the expression on Qin Ye's face, he immediately knew that he had been pushing in the wrong direction.
His smile grew even more heartwarming, "Another example would be joining a school as a teacher. You'll have many opportunities to interact with others …"
Qin Ye's expression grew even more solemn.
Zhang Chenghai immediately raised his voice, "... Furthermore, you'll also be able to receive mission announcements from the various provinces and cities across the country!
Mr Qin, the only ones who can issue missions are the super-rich and the provincial governments!
The rewards are very generous! "
Qin Ye remained unmoved. He picked up his teacup and took a sip, "How generous?"
"... For example, my ride is actually a Zenvo ST1."
"Oh." Qin Ye remained calm.
"Why aren't you surprised?" Arthis asked softly.
"What's there to be surprised about?"
Qin Ye pretended to take a sip of his tea as he responded, "I've never even heard of it. It's a million at most. What's there to brag about?
Do I look like the kind of person who would bend the knee for money? "
"... Have you considered Wang Chenghao's feelings when you're saying these words?
He's using his entire fortune to support you … "
Zhang Chenghai furrowed his brows. This reaction … is completely different from what I'd expected …
He probed further, "1.8 million."
"Oh."
"US dollars." Zhang Chenghai explained, "He was the one who gave it to me when I resolved the issue of the heretic possession of the granddaughter of a shipping magnate back in Hong Kong.
I'll withdraw it now. "
Qin Ye's teacup trembled slightly, and then he immediately smiled brightly, "It's like this, Mr Zhang. I feel that I'm relatively inexperienced when it comes to teaching … I just don't know if the organization trusts me or not …"
Arthis was completely flustered within the soul sphere - Did I just encounter a fake Emissary of Hell?!
"Where's your dignity?!
Where's your pride as a civil servant of Hell?!
Where's your dignity as the last Soul Hunter, and the future King Yanluo of Hell?!
Have the words you just said been eaten by the dogs?! "Qin Ye was practically roaring at the top of his lungs.
Zhang Chenghai smiled. He had finally grasped Qin Ye's pulse.
Don't talk nonsense. Smash!
Hit with money, and every hit will be accurate!
"Lastly …" He smiled faintly as he reached into his undergarments and pulled out a red bag. He carefully opened it, revealing three transparent stones the size of a fingernail.
They were pure and flawless.
Qin Ye responded, "Sugar cubes?"
Arthis was taken aback, "This … can't be … Has technology in the mortal realm already developed to such an extent …"
Zhang Chenghai was just about to speak when he suddenly paused, and then smiled, "Each one costs 100,000."
Diamonds?
Qin Ye's eyes turned slightly bloodshot.
Is it easy to run a coffin shop?
I still have to pay for utilities, and I even have to be on guard against the landlord raising the price!
Do I … just have to join in and I'll be rich?
Zhang Chenghai pulled out one of the stones and placed it in front of Qin Ye, "This thing … Mr Qin, you might not have heard of it before. It's something that's only been developed in the last five years. There are many of them in novels. You can call it a spirit stone."
"Spirit stone?" Qin Ye was somewhat taken aback, "Isn't this something that's only found in fantasy novels?
But aren't these supposed to be urban supernatural novels? "
Zhang Chenghai shook his head, "Spiritual energy is actually a form of energy that cultivates. What we cultivate is the essence of the sun and the moon.
Five years ago, we were just able to seal the essence of the sun and the moon into a container, and we only began mass production last year.
Mr Qin, you must be waking up early and going to bed late every day to absorb the essence of the sun and the moon in your cultivation.
But with this thing, you can cultivate whenever you want! "
Qin Ye's expression turned placid once more, "Oh."
My system of cultivation is completely different from yours, alright?
Tsk tsk.
Just then, Arthis spoke up, "You … pick it up and take a look."
Qin Ye picked it up. But as soon as he did, his eyes flickered slightly.
It's moving …
Before he could even absorb it, the aura within the cube immediately flowed into his body like a small stream!
No … that's not it either.
It could be said that there were two types of aura within the cube. One was blazing hot like fire, and the other was cold like ice. He couldn't absorb the blazing aura, but the cold aura was almost as though he were born with it.
Qin Ye immediately put it down.
It wasn't that he was afraid of the aftereffects. Rather, the fact that Zhang Chenghai had taken it out with such great care. If he were to absorb it all … wouldn't Zhang Chenghai flip out?
'Really …'
Zhang Chenghai didn't notice anything amiss, and he quickly put it away.
Arthis continued, "I'd never expected the mortal realm to have developed to such an extent …"
Knowing that it wasn't convenient for Qin Ye to speak right now, she continued, "Truth be told, Emissaries of Hell also absorb the essence of heaven and earth. The so-called essence of heaven and earth refers to the essence of the sun and the moon. Emissaries of Hell only absorb a portion of the essence of the moon.
Yin spirits are also considered to be part of the moon. Kid … if you didn't have this thing, you wouldn't be able to join the Special Investigations Department. But now that you have it … the benefits outweigh the drawbacks! "
"If you stay here for too long, and others suspect that you haven't grown up yet, you can always fake your death. After all, you won't die after consuming the taisui fungus … Speaking of which, don't tell me you've been considering this idea ever since you heard about a million?
Eh?
… Why do you look so flustered?
Don't tell me … I was right?!!!
Can't you have some self-awareness as an Emissary of Hell?!! "
"Let's get down to business!"
Qin Ye furrowed his brows uneasily. When he noticed that Zhang Chenghai was staring at him, he immediately pretended to cough and picked up his teacup, "Is this thing very precious?"
"It's extraordinarily precious. Furthermore, I've discovered that the mortal realm's extraction techniques are incredibly brilliant.
With this thing in your possession … you can even begin to rebuild Hell right now!
In order to prepare for your own ascension to the throne in the future, I'm sure you don't want to become a Hellguard in the future, and that your real 'home' will also be a bare house … Sorry, but it seems like you're already used to it? "
Qin Ye shot to his feet, "Excuse me, I need to go to the bathroom."
He quickly made his way to the bathroom, entered a cubicle, and immediately asked, "What the hell is going on?"
"Yes, I can consider reviving Hell. But … you've never told me that reviving Hell requires me to build it myself?!"
Fengdu Necropolis!
Building it myself … is truly a series of events that will take place in my lifetime!