Qin Ye didn't say a word. There were surveillance cameras everywhere, and he couldn't say too much.
He shut his eyes and began to mutter to himself.
The situation right now was incredibly complicated.
The three daolords of the mortal realm were probably holding back because they were afraid. After all, they had been tortured by Hell for thousands of years without succumbing to it.
They were probably looking for the perfect opportunity to strike.
After all, the longer they dragged things out, the more Yin spirits there would be.
They weren't in a hurry.
And the existence of Hell was necessary in order to suppress the three daolords.
Once Hell was established, thousands of Yin spirits would have a place to enter Limbo. This was tantamount to depriving the three daolords of their ability to challenge the mortal realm.
Once the Yin spirits no longer belonged to the daolords, the mortal realm would eventually gain the upper hand.
And as soon as the three daolords discovered this situation, they would definitely take advantage of the fact that the new Hell had yet to gain a firm foothold.
In terms of hatred for Hell, even the mortal realm would have to take a back seat.
This meant that the City of Salvation was the safest place for the new Hell to establish itself.
And now, there was another reason.
At the very least … they could use the Exalted Father's Yin energy to build up some of the corners of Hell …
Just then, the door suddenly opened, and a second lieutenant walked in and saluted, "Mr Qin, please follow me."
Qin Ye followed the second lieutenant, who led him straight to the door, while the others stood there as though they owed Qin Ye eight million RMB.
Zhou Xianlong stood right in front of them.
"You're quite capable."
Zhou Xianlong glared at them with gritted teeth, "Can't you guys have some self-awareness as Soul Hunters?!
You've already become the mainstay of Hell, yet you're still sneaking around like Emissaries of Hell?! "
Nobody dared to talk back to their boss.
They lowered their heads and acted like quails.
"The SRC has been established for decades, and yet not a single person has been able to pinpoint their exact location. You guys are really something … To think that you'd be able to come up with such a huge piece of news on your first collaboration … If word of this gets out, you're going to become a laughing stock!"
"All of you are going to be teaching and educating soon!
The first batch of students from all over the country will be arriving in a few months' time, yet you're disobeying orders and entering without a permit?
Do you feel wronged? "
"Chief … we're not sure either …" Lin Han coughed dryly. Driven by his desire to live, he frantically tried to defend himself. "You have to mark it down. We don't even dare to come …"
"Hehe …" Zhou Xianlong resisted the urge to slap each of them to the ground and sneered, "Do I have to mark the secret for you?
Alright, since you're so naughty, I've already chosen your punishment. "
Qin Ye suddenly had a bad premonition.
"Blazing Squad and S9527 will be fined one month's merit points.
Apart from that … "The corners of his lips curled up," The fact that you were able to discover the existence of the SRC shows that you're quite capable.
Join the Combat Department and temper yourself. "
The four members of the Flame Squad looked as if they had lost their parents.
Zhou Xianlong did not care about the reactions of the four people at all. After he finished speaking, he swaggered off.
Qin Ye felt as though he had been struck by lightning.
"The Academy of Cultivators … has a salary?" Qin Ye stared in astonishment at the four other students beside him.
This was the first time he had heard of it!
Why didn't they announce such important and urgent news to the public?!
"What's wrong with you guys?"
He nudged Lin Han with his elbow. "I'm only moderately shocked. Why do you look like you're in the late stages of Parkinson's disease?"
"How can we not be in the late stages?"
Lin Han's eyes were filled with a look of despair, "The Faculty of Combat … Do you know who the dean of the Faculty of Combat is?"
Qin Ye blinked and shook his head.
"It's Exploiter Zhou!!"
Lin Han gnashed his teeth, "You're a dignified deputy chief investigator, so why are you here as the dean of the Faculty of Combat?
Besides, let me tell you something - the Faculty of Combat is the most dangerous place in the entire Academy of Cultivators!
Have you seen the curriculum of the Academy of Cultivators?
A semester lasts five months. Two and a half months are devoted to theory, while the other three months are devoted to actual combat! "
"What do you mean by actual combat? You'll be sent to various provinces and cities to be molested by various ghosts!"
Qin Ye was baffled, "Wait … shouldn't we be molesting all sorts of ghosts instead?
How can there be two Hunter-class hunting zones in a city?
The City of Salvation is an exception.
You've got to know your priorities. "
Lin Han sneered, "What if we don't have merit points?
The academy counts as academic credits, dear!
Even if we're instructors, we're still considered professional titles, dear! "
Qin Ye's smile instantly vanished.
"Let's say that the main targets of our molestation are the troublesome newbie students like you who aren't even Operative-class experts yet, and yet you're still protecting them along the way?
And you'll be accompanying them for three months at a time! "
Qin Ye's expression immediately turned into one of 'find a rope and let me hang myself'.
There's nothing worse than this …
"So … the merit points have already broken up with me as soon as I stepped foot into the academy?" Qin Ye suppressed the throbbing pain in his heart and asked with trembling facial muscles.
The feeling of having his heart ripped apart couldn't be any more real …
"That's true. They'll probably give you some merit points once you've been awarded a professional title.
Why don't you think about it? The government is providing you with resources for your cultivation, and yet you still want merit points? "
The five of them were in the mood to find a rope to hang themselves with, and they promptly returned to their respective homes.
Back at the hotel, Wang Chenghao was still playing his game. He was just about to greet Qin Ye when he noticed Qin Ye's sullen expression.
"You … what's the matter?"
"No … don't talk to me. I just want some peace and quiet right now …" Qin Ye kicked the aggrieved Wang Chenghao away and told him to scram back to his room. Then, he lay down under his blanket.
"Hey, I say, don't you think you're a little too indifferent to the Special Investigations Department and the Academy of Cultivators?"
Arthis came out and quipped, "We're about to start our pre-service training. Can't you pay more attention to it?"
"Oh." Qin Ye pulled out his phone, and then … skipped over the word "slash" and tapped into the Momo app.
"... Can I assume that you've tapped into the wrong app?"
"... What do you know?
This is information gleaned from conversations.
You can just look at the information from the Cathayan government. How can you not know how much truth there is in your heart? "As soon as he tapped into the Momo app, Qin Ye immediately scanned through the photos of his goddess.
Suddenly, his eyes lit up. A girl with long, flowing hair and an exquisite face appeared in the photo.
His bad mood instantly vanished. Just as he was about to greet her, Arthis nodded with a gratified expression, "Not bad. The future King Yanluo of Hell will need a few harems. This woman here is beautiful."
"Can you stop spying on other people's privacy?!
I'm a Leo! "
Qin Ye was so infuriated that he was about to toss Arthis aside, but Arthis promptly added, "I've just watched her drama a few days ago. I think it's called … Yanxi Palace Strategy?"
What the hell?!
I knew you wouldn't have any good news for me!
Arthis added, "I think she's playing the role of the empress?
The one that's quite pitiful. "
Qin Ye silently swiped through the girl's photo. Stealing a picture is a death sentence!
"There's really no need for you to linger over these mortals. Think about it. So long as you build up Hell, they'll all come back here after they die.
Can't you have any of them?
Let me tell you something. My previous superior had a close 'personal relationship' with Chen Yuanyuan … What's with that expression of yours?
Do you think I'd lie to you?
She's none other than the Chen Yuanyuan who would fly into a rage for the sake of a beautiful woman. "
Qin Ye stared at Arthis as though he had just seen a ghost - Bloody hell, your heart is beyond black …
Compared to you, I'm nothing more than an ordinary black man … Are you trying to paint me? It's so dark that it's gleaming and shiny …
"Wait … there's such a thing?"
He muttered expectantly, "About that … Sisters Mi, Ying, Yan, Bing, Ba … Are they really … cough cough, I mean, are they really within the realm of consideration?"
"Although I don't know who you're talking about, you're acting like a toad that has just seen a swan … Fine, pretend I didn't say anything … Put down your pillow. Cough cough, as long as Hell exists, where else would they go if not here?"
Qin Ye instantly felt a surge of motivation.
"Therefore, you should learn more about the Special Investigations Department and the Academy of Cultivators right now. You should strive to infiltrate the SRC as soon as possible and dig a path to the Exalted Father …"
"Got it! I'll understand right away!" Qin Ye had already opened up Slash's app and was reading through it with great interest.
Who would've thought … that an archmage like me would have such a day!
Arthis watched silently as Qin Ye shut down the Momo app, and then revealed a mysterious smile on her face.
Are you trying to be lazy with me?
I have a thousand and one ways to motivate you!
"That's right … they'll naturally go there after they die. But that's only if you kill them now. Otherwise … when they die of old age, you'll be left with goosebumps all over your body … Hahaha … Hahahaha!"
Qin Ye was naturally oblivious to Arthis' schemes. He had already clicked into the information section.
His heart had already calmed down. He knew full well that his understanding of the Special Investigations Department and the soon-to-be established Academy of Cultivators was still lacking. Now that he knew who the mortal realm's greatest enemy was, it was naturally better for him to learn more about the Special Investigations Department.
There weren't any posts in the information section, because any such post would result in the user's account being blocked. Instead, there were only a few red posts.
The first one was - All Cathayan incidents with over a hundred casualties, all of which are of grade E and above. "
Qin Ye didn't bother looking at the information section. After all, it wouldn't be of much use even if he did. The City of Salvation was currently strictly prohibited from entering or leaving the city. Even if there were rewards, was he supposed to go out and kill these Yin spirits?
Instead, he clicked into the second section.
The administrative structure of the Special Investigations Department.
"The Special Investigations Department has been established for more than fifty years.
Its headquarters are located in Yan Capital, with two chief investigators. "
"The Adjudicative Department is responsible for investigating the actions of all investigators, and has the authority to arrest them on the spot.
The platform is linked to the public security system.
The platform is linked to the brigade-level military system.
The platform is linked to the brigade-level armed police system.
When disputes arise between multiple parties, the Special Investigations Department is given the highest priority. "
"The Finance Department is responsible for liaising with major companies, as well as liaising with the central government."
"The Administrative Department is responsible for the development of the Special Investigations Department, as well as reviewing the level of paranormal activity in certain regions.
They are also responsible for the distribution of clans, the Special Investigations Department, and the overall recruitment of civilian cultivators.
The platform is linked to the major leaders of various cities and above.
When disputes arise between multiple parties, the Special Investigations Department is given the highest priority. "
"The Executive Department is responsible for issuing various tasks and assigning personnel.
The platform is linked to the major leaders of various cities and above.
When disputes arise between multiple parties, the Special Investigations Department is given the highest priority. "
… …
There were a total of six departments that formed the overall structure of the Special Investigations Department.