Supernatural Affairs Department

Zhou Zhe immediately swiped the screen to answer.

"Ah Zhe, I heard Mr. Lin Ye..."

Zhang Miaoran's worried voice sounded in his ear, "Are you okay?"

"Don't worry, I've already taken over the Swift Wind Pavilion according to the plan the teacher set in advance," Zhou Zhe said. "We can't confirm if the mentor is truly dead yet. I used the lowest-level engine on the Myriad Heavens Forum to search for his whereabouts. I should get results in about twenty-eight to twenty-nine days."

The girl immediately responded, "I see... I'm glad you're alright."

"Don't worry! As long as you care about me, I'll never be defeated!"

As he said this, Zhou Zhe felt his ear tips getting hot, and his expression was quite unnatural.

Fortunately, it was a phone call and not a video call, or his persona might have collapsed.

The two people, who had never dated before, quickly fell into an awkward silence.

For a moment, the atmosphere was a bit delicate.

Suddenly, a faint female voice came from the phone—a voice that did not belong to Zhang Miaoran.

"My Ranran! Are you stupid!"

"He obviously likes you, so be more proactive! Throw away all that shyness!"

"What's Zhou Zhe's status right now? Strong, handsome, good demeanor, and the second-generation master of the Swift Wind Pavilion—a perfect, flawless, single man in every aspect!"

"If you don't make a move now and get him, when those scheming bitches go after him in a few days, you'll know what real pain is!"

This voice sounded a bit familiar to Zhou Zhe.

The person seemed to be Zhang Miaoran's only best friend and a classmate from Class 2, who was quite pretty.

In Zhou Zhe's dorm room 414, two roommates had fought over pursuing her, leading to a complete breakdown in their relationship, and they now seemed to avoid each other entirely.

Emmm...

Did she have the surname Hu or Fu?

Zhou Zhe vaguely remembered that this girl was very introverted, didn't talk much, and blushed whenever she saw people.

Her current behavior was a stark contrast to her usual self, making Zhou Zhe feel something was off.

"Maybe I'm overthinking it."

Zhou Zhe shook his head, not delving deeper into the matter.

Didn't he habitually put on a false mask when interacting with outsiders?

"Ahem..."

Zhou Zhe cleared his throat and said, "I'm planning to publicly take on disciples soon."

"Do you want to come and learn something for self-defense?"

The selection of Cosmic Gladiators was completely random.

What if Zhang Miaoran was also chosen as a Cosmic Gladiator and had no means of self-protection, perishing in the arena? Zhou Zhe would regret it too late!

Preparation is key to success!

With that thought, Zhou Zhe asked about the Black Sword Shield Brand: "Is it possible to make someone never be selected as a Cosmic Gladiator?"

He still needed to gather some information.

Just because he buried his head and refused to acknowledge certain possibilities didn't mean they didn't exist.

The trembling Brand 4A1220 immediately responded, "Apologies, this is not a matter of points; it is a prohibited matter."

"Alright, sorry to bother you."

Zhou Zhe sighed.

There was no other way; he'd just have to take the hard road.

"C-can I?"

Zhang Miaoran's clear and pleasant voice sounded, with a hint of hesitation. "I don't know about my talent. What if I take up a spot for your apprentice and affect your mission completion... maybe I should forget it..."

Because Zhou Zhe's first Cosmic Gladiator match was scheduled as the main event, most humans on Earth were now aware of him.

Including the exclusive mission issued by "Dao."

Many people who felt they had talent and were overconfident were now eagerly preparing to come to Zu'an City to become his disciples.

Hearing this, Zhou Zhe responded with unwavering certainty, "Come over! If you're too weak, I won't be at ease!"

"The world is vast, and anything is possible!"

"Not to mention uncontrollable external influences, just think about how many people die in car accidents every year."

"Or those struck by lightning, or encountering a madman seeking revenge on the streets..."

"So, to stop me from worrying, come over!"

"I'll do my best to teach you well!"

"Also..."

After a pause, Zhou Zhe said with a smile, "Who says I only have three apprentice slots? As long as the mission can be completed, I can take ten thousand disciples, and it's no problem!"

"Then... okay."

Zhang Miaoran's voice was as faint as a mosquito's, as if she felt her request was a bit excessive. "Shanshan said she also wants to become your disciple..."

Zhou Zhe actually felt that this girl was very considerate, helping him alleviate pressure.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Although the two hadn't officially confirmed their relationship yet, they were definitely more than just ordinary friends.

"I'll wait for you at the Swift Wind Pavilion."

As soon as he hung up the phone, there was a knock on the door.

"Please come in."

Zhou Zhe said loudly.

The female assistant pushed the door open, followed by several men with powerful auras.

"They are sent by the country to discuss some matters with you."

Before Zhou Zhe could respond, a middle-aged man in a military uniform with a buzz cut walked out from the crowd.

"Hello, Mr. Zhou. I am Huang Tiankai, the current head of China's Supernatural Affairs Department."

The buzz-cut middle-aged man forced an awkward, unpracticed smile, trying his best to soften his tone. "Your time is valuable, so I'll get straight to the point!"

"We hope that when you choose your apprentices, you will prioritize our Supernatural Affairs Department."

"If you could give us one slot, we... would be extremely grateful. And, whether it's money, human resources, information resources, or anything else, we will do our best to meet your requirements!"

Although Huang Tiankai wasn't very eloquent, his words were sincere and quite appealing to Zhou Zhe.

Zhou Zhe's gaze fell on the man's epaulets, and he smiled, "Captain Huang, if the Supernatural Affairs Department has suitable candidates, you can send them over. As long as it's something I know, I will never keep it to myself!"

"Instructor Lin Ye is a patriot, and as his disciple, I naturally have no choice but to help the country when it needs me!"

"Also, I will arrange for someone to send you the materials of the Super Horned Demon Roxstar later."

"It should be of some help."

Who said he could only take three disciples?

"The 'Dao'" didn't say he couldn't take more!

Casting a wide net could effectively increase the success rate of missions. Even if one or two disciples were mediocre, millions of others would step up!

Other superhumans might only be good at self-improvement and didn't know how to teach disciples, worrying that taking disciples would waste time and affect their own progress.

But Zhou Zhe had no such worries!

With [Self-Configuration] and [Absolute Comprehension], all problems were easily solved.

Life is always fair; gaining some things inevitably means losing others.

Zhou Zhe was such a case—he gained cheats but lost his troubles.

His impassioned speech left the guests from the Supernatural Affairs Department somewhat stunned.

Huang Tiankai was even more taken aback.

This Zhou Zhe...

He seemed a bit different from what they had expected.

Based on Zhou Zhe's performance in the Cosmic Arena, he was definitely a potential, typical anti-social, anti-life personality.

But the current Zhou Zhe was completely acting like a model youth...

Schizophrenia?

Huang Tiankai extended his hand, a knowing smile appearing on his face. "Hearing about you is not as good as meeting you. Please believe me, China will definitely not let Mr. Zhou's patriotic heart grow cold!"

Honestly, he was somewhat reluctant to take on this task of liaising with Zhou Zhe.

Anyone who had watched Zhou Zhe's arena broadcast would not think Zhou Zhe was an easy person to deal with.

Before coming, Huang Tiankai had even prepared himself for being shut out and needing to make repeated visits.

The current outcome could definitely be considered a pleasant surprise!

Not only did they reach a cooperation agreement, but the man also gave them a gift.

The materials from the body of the one-in-a-hundred-million Super Horned Demon!

It could be said that he showed immense sincerity!

While Director Huang was still touched, a look of pleasant surprise suddenly appeared on Zhou Zhe's face.

Because of his dual-tasking Self-Configuration, while reaching a verbal cooperation alliance with the Supernatural Affairs Department, he had also found a suitable enhancement exchange in the Black Sword Shield Brand list!