The Mission Begins

[Mission Day 1]

It was December 15, 2015, exactly 7:00 a.m.

A large crowd had already gathered outside the Seventh Branch, yet not a sound could be heard. Everything was orderly.

This was Branch No. 1's Four-Star Promotion Mission, a milestone mission for all employees.

Whether they were involved in this mission or not, the employees had come with eager anticipation, hoping to witness it firsthand.

This mission had gathered elite members from each branch, including Li Yi, Xu Nan, Ji Li, Chang Nian, and Chen Jie.

It also included ordinary employees: Shao Yong'an, Niu Luo, Guo Liang, Wen Yongxin, and Deng Yiwen.

This morning, it was likely not just the Seventh Branch. The other branches were probably also seeing the participants off with an unusual mix of excitement.

Chang Nian stood alone by the door, her bright eyes fixed on the world outside as her high ponytail swayed in the wind behind her.

A short cotton jacket paired with black jeans and high-top boots gave her an efficient, capable air.

For her, this mission was far more than a Four-Star Promotion. She needed to find a soul-type Sin Object to save Tong Guan.

She gently turned the ring on her ring finger, lowered her head, and kissed it as she silently prayed:

"Tong Guan, bless me."

As the employees in the hall began whispering among themselves and growing restless, the final participant finally arrived.

Ji Li's face was pale. With his long hair hanging loose and his hands in his pockets, he slowly entered everyone's view.

He had walked this road countless times, but never this slowly.

As he walked, weak coughs occasionally escaped him, and a deep exhaustion radiated from his entire body.

Seeing this, Yu Guo hurried forward and reached out to support him, only