Chapter 20

Li Dongze quickly returned to his desk, rubbed his hands vigorously, and opened his computer with high spirits to edit a message.

"Captain Fu, I have something to report. I just received news that the Night Walker I recruited has successfully passed the trial mission and returned to reality. Yes, he has successfully cleared the She Ling Tunnel."

He clicked to send the message.

In the system of the White Tiger Soldiers, subordinates could not directly call their superiors unless it was an emergency. Reports were usually made via email or messages.

Clearing the She Ling Tunnel was a significant event, but not an urgent one.

A few seconds after sending the message, Li Dongze's phone, which was on the edge of the desk, rang. The caller ID showed Captain Fu.

A direct call? Li Dongze immediately picked up the phone.

"Li Dongze, you must take responsibility for your words."

A young man's cold, clear voice came from the speaker.

"Captain, this matter is indeed surprising," Li Dongze said, feeling incredibly relaxed despite the warning. "I just finished a call with him."

"Is there a strategy?" Fu Qingyang immediately asked.

"Please wait a moment."

Captain Fu was silent for a few seconds, then his cold tone softened.

"I didn't have any expectations, but I didn't expect to be pleasantly surprised. For someone to clear the She Ling Tunnel, they must have exceptional qualities."

"Li Dongze, you have recruited talent for the White Tiger Soldiers. I will report this to the Elder Council and credit you with a major achievement."

Oh my God, this is simply wonderful... Li Dongze's smile widened, but then he remembered something and lowered his voice.

"Should we keep it confidential?"

The fact that he had recruited a Night Walker was no longer a secret among the team leaders in the Kangyang District. Even if he tried to keep it under wraps, it would eventually be noticed.

It couldn't be hidden for long.

Especially since the Five Elements Alliance and the Taiyi Sect had signed an agreement, giving the Taiyi Sect the right to prioritize the selection of Night Walkers who appeared nationwide.

This agreement meant that the Five Elements Alliance had almost no Night Walkers of their own, just a few scattered ones.

Fu Qingyang sneered.

"Why hide it? The Taiyi Sect has already clearly stated that they do not want this Night Walker, and they cannot change their mind."

"You need to be cautious about the internal people of the Five Elements Alliance. I don't want what happened with the Hundred Flowers Society to happen again. We need to win him over with virtue."

This aligned with Li Dongze's thoughts, so he humbly asked for guidance: "Please, Captain Fu, give me some advice."

"Promote him and give him a raise."

What? A raise?

Is this winning him over with virtue?

"I don't like using money to buy loyalty because those who come together for profit will scatter for profit. I prefer to win people over with virtue, but virtue takes time to show, while money has an immediate effect."

Captain Fu's tone was calm: "Have him write a detailed strategy as soon as possible. I need to know the core information of the Mountain God Temple. Also, we need to repay the favor to the Taiyi Sect."

Any S-level spirit realm must contain valuable information and intelligence, not comparable to ordinary spirit realms.

"Understood!"

Li Dongze ended the call.

This doesn't seem like winning over with virtue, but it is indeed the Fu family's style... Li Dongze shook his head.

The Fu family fled abroad during a turbulent era to avoid war and, after a century of development, has grown into a massive capital giant.

Later, the Fu family accepted the olive branch extended by the state, returned with substantial wealth, and participated in economic development.

The Fu family is not only a massive capital entity but also a hereditary spirit realm traveler family, producing a certain number of scouts each year.

They are a significant family force within the White Tiger Soldiers.

Captain Fu, at a young age, has mastered various financial skills and is jokingly referred to as the Money Prince among the four young masters of the official organization.

At this moment, Li Dongze saw that someone had @-mentioned him in the "Kangyang District Spirit Realm Traveler Management Group."

Qingteng: "@Li Dongze, Captain Li, how is the new Night Walker you recruited?"

Qingteng is the captain of the Hundred Flowers Society. If another wood spirit had asked this, Li Dongze would have suspected ulterior motives.

But this female captain is gentle and kind, not the kind of person who lacks martial virtue.

Bailong: "Wow, that's a heartless statement. You know it's impossible for anyone to clear the She Ling Tunnel, yet you still want to provoke Captain Li?"

Before Li Dongze could respond, Bailong, who had a grudge against Qingteng, jumped in to argue.

Dajiba: "He must have died in the She Ling Tunnel. Yesterday, someone in my jurisdiction also went missing in the She Ling Tunnel. That poor soul hasn't been found yet, and he's probably dead in the spirit realm."

The straightforward fire master is still so annoying.

Apart from these three captains, no one else spoke, seemingly uninterested in the matter.

My buddies, you'll be jealous of me in the next second! Li Dongze casually sent a 1000 yuan red envelope.

He was the first to grab it, getting only 5 yuan.

Qingteng: "Thank you, boss."

Bailong: "Boss is generous."

Dajiba: "Boss has a strong back."

They instinctively grabbed the red envelope and thanked him, completing the process before suddenly realizing...

Bailong: "No way?"

Dajiba: "Li Dongze, what do you mean? Explain yourself."

Qingteng: "Captain Li?"

Li Dongze: "Thank you all for your concern. The new Night Walker I recruited has successfully cleared the She Ling Tunnel."

The group suddenly fell silent, as if everyone had been muted.

Yuan Ting: "Li Dongze, don't joke around."

A Night Walker from the Taiyi Sect, who rarely spoke up in the Five Elements Alliance management group, was the first to speak.

Unlike the other captains, he couldn't ignore Li Dongze's message, even though it was more likely to be a joke.

The other captains remained silent, waiting for Li Dongze's response.

At this moment, Captain Fu sent a message in the group:

"From today, the first kill of the She Ling Tunnel belongs to our Five Elements Alliance. I will soon upload the spirit realm strategy to the information database. As an S-level trial spirit realm, it can produce higher-quality Night Walkers than other spirit realms, which will greatly help the organization's Night Walker cultivation plan."

Seeing this long message, the captains were stunned.

Captain Fu is an executive-level figure, and his words carry more weight than Li Dongze's. If he says this, it must be true.

The She Ling Tunnel has really been cleared? What kind of freak did Li Dongze recruit?

At this moment, the captains suddenly realized the value of the new recruit, not just as a "rare profession" but as someone worth investing in.

Dajiba: "I want to organize a team-building event again."

You want to poach my talent... Li Dongze's lips twitched.

Shuishangpiao: "I won't run the boat this month. Let's have a gathering, today."

Tang Guoqiang sent a red envelope.

Bailong: "I agree to the gathering, but I don't think the Hundred Flowers Society should participate."

Qingteng: "Hehe."

Quanwang: "I'm very curious about how the new recruit cleared the She Ling Tunnel. Anyone who can do this is not ordinary. Li Dongze has good luck, recruiting such talent."

Seeing the "floating hearts" in the group, Captain Fu sent another message: "I will use the She Ling Tunnel strategy as leverage to negotiate Night Walker quotas with the Taiyi Sect, aiming to provide each team with a Night Walker within five years."

Qingteng: "Thank you, Captain Fu."

Dajiba: "Holy crap, what a good deal."

The atmosphere in the group suddenly became lively.

Captain Fu's move is brilliant. With this big promise... Li Dongze exhaled.

Then, the captains enthusiastically discussed the long-term plan for cultivating and distributing Night Walkers, as well as subtly probing Li Dongze about the identity of the first-kill hero.

Male or female, how old?

But Li Dongze refused to tell them.

While the captains were happily discussing, Yuan Ting of the Taiyi Sect had a different mood.

He stared at Captain Fu's message, reading it several times before finally digesting the big news.

The She Ling Tunnel, which even the Taiyi Sect couldn't clear, has been cleared?

How did the new recruit do it?

As a spirit realm professional and a Night Walker, he was more eager to know the truth than the other captains, feeling a gnawing discomfort.

But now is not the time to dwell on the truth. He needed to report this to the organization.

Shouldn't such an excellent Night Walker join the Taiyi Sect?

Elder Sun is confused. How could he make such a rash promise, causing the Taiyi Sect to lose a talent? Yuan Ting felt some resentment towards the elder.

...

Zhang Yuanqing took a taxi to the police station, familiarly circling around to the back of the building, and entered the sleek glass tower.

On the second floor, he immediately saw a mixed-race woman sitting on a sofa, sipping tea, with her legs crossed in a supermodel-like manner. She wore a shirt, a suit, black stockings, and high heels.

Her waist was slender, her chest full, her makeup exquisite, and her hairstyle fashionable. If there were a standard image of a workplace goddess, Zhang Yuanqing thought she would be it.

Fortunately, his aesthetic threshold had been raised to a high level by his aunt, so he greeted her without changing his expression:

"Ms. Guan Ya."

Guan Ya put down her teacup, stood up to greet him, and said with a smile:

"Tsk tsk, I thought our college student was a little puppy, but it turns out to be a little wolf. Congratulations on becoming a Night Walker. Sister will reward you with a hug."

She opened her arms, her chest impressive.

Having already figured out her character, Zhang Yuanqing didn't fall for it and coldly laughed, "Seductress, how dare you try to seduce me!"

If it were another girl, Zhang Yuanqing wouldn't have said such a thing, but Guan Ya is a seasoned player, and pushing the pedal is the right way to interact with her.

Guan Ya was taken aback for a moment, then giggled and said:

"Let's go, the Captain wants to see you."

After walking a few steps, she suddenly turned back and smiled faintly:

"Did you gain a lot in the spirit realm? No, you don't have to tell me. Concealing your strength and methods is a necessary quality for every spirit realm traveler."

I didn't want to tell you. Zhang Yuanqing was taken aback but quickly realized she meant for him to keep some secrets and not reveal everything.

Following Guan Ya, Zhang Yuanqing entered the luxurious office again and saw Li Dongze comfortably lying on a soft chair, holding a cigar.

"Do you know what I'm most worried about right now?"

Li Dongze got up and walked to the guest sofa, looking at Zhang Yuanqing.

"What?" Zhang Yuanqing asked cooperatively.

"I'm most worried that you might be kidnapped on your way here." Li Dongze opened the wine cabinet, took out three glass cups, and asked, "What would you like to drink?"

"Cola!"

Zhang Yuanqing answered.

"Guanya, send someone to buy it." Li Dongze immediately instructed.

Not bad, a clear sign of elevated status... Zhang Yuanqing followed Li Dongze to sit down. The latter took a sip of his drink and got straight to the point:

"Young man, you did very well.

"Later, I need you to write a detailed strategy. But before that, I want to ask if you found anything unusual in the Mountain God Temple?"

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ps: Typos will be corrected later.