Cheng Lingsu, Kou Zhong, and Xu Ziling

"No, I'm not interested in other people's privacy, nor am I the type to snatch opportunities from others. I just feel that the two of them have immense potential and want to recruit them before they soar to the heavens, to serve me!"

"After your explanation, I also think they're quite good."

"They're currently in the Yu Unit (Ghost Division), which is a bit of a waste. I hope I can persuade them to join our team."

The Dragon Guard's Yu Unit (Ghost Division) is responsible for public security and prevention in Chaoge City. Their usual duties involve patrolling neighborhoods, maintaining law and order, and keeping the peace.

After finding out from the Ghost Division which streets Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling were patrolling that day, Qin Shuang didn't immediately go to find them.

"Brother Shuang, where are we going?" Jiang Xiaoyu asked, seeing Qin Shuang still milling around inside the Dragon Guard Yamen.

"Don't you know this route already?" Qin Shuang asked with a sly smile.

"Uh, are you going to find Sister Cheng?" Jiang Xiaoyu suddenly realized as they arrived outside the Cosmos Unit (Moon Division) area.

"Why are you being so formal? She's your and Xiao Gao's savior!"

"Ahem, Brother Shuang, don't tease me!" Jiang Xiaoyu looked unusually embarrassed.

As they spoke, the two arrived outside a small building with a courtyard. The garden beds were filled with all sorts of spiritual herbs, and the building was enveloped in a light, misty medicinal fragrance, resembling a fairyland.

Qin Shuang politely knocked on the door and waited patiently.

A moment later, a young woman emerged from the door. She wore a clean and tidy simple cloth dress, her presence as fresh and elegant as a newly bloomed lotus after the rain. Her eyes were as clear and bright as polished ink, seeming to see through people's hearts.

She was none other than the Poison Hand Medicine King's final disciple, an expert in medical, herbal, and poison texts. She was the foremost authority on poisons and antidotes among the younger generation in the Dragon Guard's Cosmos Unit (Moon Division), Cheng Lingsu.

Upon seeing them, a smile bloomed on Cheng Lingsu's usually cool face, like a begonia flower opening: "Brother Shuang, Little Yu'er!"

"Lingsu."

"Sister Cheng."

"Brother Shuang, what brings you here today? Did you encounter another opponent who uses poison?" Cheng Lingsu asked, stepping aside to invite them in.

"We didn't encounter any opponents, but we do have an invitation for you this time," Qin Shuang said, keeping a little mystery.

"Not because you met an opponent?" Cheng Lingsu's mind raced, and she then asked with a smile, "Could it be that Brother Shuang passed the promotion assessment and plans to start your own faction?"

"Ah, nothing gets past you. Lingsu, you're so intelligent, it's a waste for you not to join our Yu Unit (Divine Department)!" Qin Shuang said, blinking exaggeratedly.

"Really?"

"Yes, I came to invite you. Don't just stay cooped up in the Yamen; come investigate and handle cases with us!"

"The Yamen is also very good. Growing herbs, making medicine, detoxifying... it's quite peaceful," Cheng Lingsu explained calmly.

"You're only seventeen, don't be so world-weary! Investigating, solving cases, arresting, interrogating – these things are much more interesting. Come and experience it with us."

"Let me tell you, the thrill of outsmarting and battling others is something you'll get hooked on once you try it!"

"You know that among us, we're not afraid of anyone in a fight, but when it comes to wits, we always fall a bit short. We especially need your support!"

"At worst, I guarantee that if you ever meet your destined partner and he doesn't want you running around all the time, I'll let you come back unconditionally!"

Qin Shuang spoke incessantly, trying to persuade Cheng Lingsu.

"Brother Shuang, if you keep acting so unprofessionally, I won't come!" Cheng Lingsu said, her pretty face blushing as Qin Shuang's words became increasingly outlandish.

"Huh? So, you're agreeing?" Qin Shuang asked, surprised and delighted.

"Mhm, but you'll have to wait a few days. I have a lot of things to hand over," Cheng Lingsu said, getting into action once she made a decision.

"No problem. You handle the specific handover yourself, and I'll take care of the transfer procedures," Qin Shuang added after a moment's thought. "Oh, and I'll tell you in advance, you'll be a Squad Leader when you come over. It won't be as easy as it is now. You'll be busy leading a team on missions, so be prepared and no complaining!"

"Ah, Brother Shuang, you... I... If you want me to lead a team, then I won't come..." Cheng Lingsu suddenly became shy.

"It's okay, don't be afraid. You'll gain experience!" Qin Shuang realized, thinking of Cheng Lingsu's usual social anxiety, and quickly comforted her.

Cheng Lingsu shook her head like a rattle drum.

"Alright, alright, then I won't make you a Squad Leader!" Qin Shuang reluctantly relented.

So far, the recruitment had gone very smoothly. Leaving Cheng Lingsu's courtyard, Qin Shuang's excitement was palpable. He turned to Jiang Xiaoyu beside him: "Why didn't you say anything just now? That's not like you at all."

"Uh, you said it all..." Jiang Xiaoyu shot Qin Shuang a look and immediately changed the subject. "Me, Xiao Ding, Xiao Gao, Sister Cheng, Guo Jing, Yang Kang... if we count Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling, there are only three spots left. Do you have anyone else in mind?"

"Not yet. Let's go find Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling first. You help me think of anyone else suitable. They can't be too old, as I'm still quite junior myself."

"Okay."

As they spoke, Qin Shuang and Jiang Xiaoyu arrived at the street where Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling were patrolling that day. They looked around and quickly spotted the two men in black sitting in a teahouse.

The public security management agencies in the imperial capital area consist of departments such as the Imperial Guards, Imperial Guards, Dragon Guard, Commandery Office, and Street Commissioners. Among them, the Imperial Guards and Imperial Guards are responsible for the security of the imperial palace and government offices and official residences.

The Imperial Guards, along with the Dragon Guard and Commandery Office, maintain social order by deploying soldiers, conducting patrols and inspections, and strengthening city patrols to ensure the safety and well-being of the populace. The Commandery Office is in charge of daytime patrols, the Dragon Guard is in charge of nighttime patrols, and the Imperial Guards patrol both day and night.

Street Commissioners have broad powers, including managing municipal affairs, maintaining public order, sanitation, and disaster prevention and relief. They maintain public order in the imperial capital by enacting various regulations and reward and punishment measures.

It was daytime, and not yet the Dragon Guard's patrol time, so Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling were passing the time in a teahouse, listening to gossip from the marketplace.

"Kou Zhong, Ziling!" Qin Shuang and Jiang Xiaoyu entered the teahouse, greeting them as they sat down.

"Huh? Brother Shuang, Brother Yu, what brings you here for tea?" Kou Zhong asked in surprise when he looked up and saw Qin Shuang and Jiang Xiaoyu.

"Brother Shuang, Brother Yu," Xu Ziling also greeted them politely.

"Long time no see!" Qin Shuang took the tea Kou Zhong offered, took a sip, and looked at the bustling teahouse patrons.