That evening, not long after returning from the respawn point, someone came looking for Ye Yan.
"...Join the Shenzhou Administration Bureau?"
Ye Yan looked at Huo Zhen, one of the men honored as a national scholar of Shenzhou... In the past, someone like him would have been completely beyond Ye Yan's reach.
After all, before the Spiritual Energy Revival, the Administration Bureau had been a secret department. Now that it was public, the administrative ranks of these big shots were frighteningly high.
"This is only an invitation. Don't feel pressured. It mainly depends on your personal wishes." Huo Zhen spoke in a very amiable tone.
That was true, but this was still a personal invitation from Huo Zhen, a national scholar. It was hard not to feel surprised... Wouldn't it have made more sense for a mid- or lower-level administrator from the Administration Bureau at the embassy to come instead?
Even if his special circumstances had drawn him into the covert struggle between IERO and the Shield Bureau, he hardly deserved this attitude from the Administration Bureau.
"There's no need to answer right away. This concerns your future, so you should consider it carefully." Huo Zhen still wore a kind expression.
...Of course he had to be kind. After all, the Dragon Lord had personally instructed him.
As for why Huo Zhen, rather than that old bastard, had come to discuss this matter... the reason was simple: Huo Zhen couldn't beat the old bastard.
Besides being a powerhouse, Huo Zhen was also a rare administrator-type talent.
"I'll give it serious consideration." Ye Yan took a deep breath and said solemnly, "Lord Huo Zhen, I have a question..."
"Just call me Elder Huo."
"...Elder Huo, I'd like to know what reason the Administration Bureau had for recruiting me."
Huo Zhen smiled