True Person Guang

Chapter 2: True Person Guang

In the southern district of Seventh Satellite City, beneath an overpass, lies a bustling night market street.

Several shops are crammed together at the entrance to the street. To the left is a funeral supplies store named "Good Come Again," and to the right is "Old Soldier Barbecue," an establishment with a century of inheritance.

In the middle, occupying the narrowest storefront, is "Yue's Cultivation Firm."

So, when Yue Wen said he could provide a full-service package, it wasn't a lie, as his neighbor dealt with funerals.

He had connections.

However, Manager Chen wasn't seriously injured. He was just a bit shaken and fell when he landed. The doctor told him to rest at home for a few days. After sending Manager Chen home, Yue Wen returned to the firm.

As he opened the door, he was hit by a scent that was both fragrant and pungent.

Inside was a rather cramped space: a wrinkled leather sofa, a messy coffee table, and a computer desk cluttered with miscellaneous items. This was the reception area of Yue's Cultivation Firm.

A staircase led upstairs. There were two other doors on the first floor: one led to the restroom, and the other to a storage room.

Yue Wen had only recently opened this firm. He was the sole proprietor and employee, handling everything himself. With not much business and low fees, he naturally couldn't afford a large storefront.

At this moment, a woman in a black skirt suit was sitting on the sofa inside. She appeared to be in her thirties, with her black hair cascading down, fair and delicate skin, and bright, elegant features. She was tall, leaning slightly, revealing a curvaceous waist and hips, with shapely, long legs.

She had the kind of aura that would earn her many "mommy" comments online.

Currently, this elegant woman was holding a tray and eating ravenously. On the tray were several skewers of lamb, two skewers of large kidney, and several cloves of garlic.

These were the source of the smell in the room.

"True Person Guang?" Yue Wen was slightly surprised to see this uninvited guest. "What wind blows you here?"

This was no ordinary person.

True Person Guang was the deputy director of the Seventh Satellite City Supervision Bureau, holding a very high position in City Seven. Rumor had it she hailed from a top Immortal Sect and her cultivation was unfathomably deep.

She spent most of her time in seclusion, with her clones handling affairs outside. The person in front of him was likely one of them.

"Mm," True Person Guang waved a hand without looking up. After finishing all the skewers on the tray, she wiped her mouth, her cool demeanor returning, and looked at Yue Wen. "I'm here today to discuss something with you."

"Would you like a drink?" Yue Wen found a bottle of yogurt in a drawer and handed it over, asking with a smile, "Has the business license I applied for come through?"

True Person Guang picked up the yogurt, glanced at it, saw the "Shinan flower" flavor written on the bottle, and quietly set it aside. She then shook her head. "No, your business license application was not approved."

"Why?" Yue Wen asked urgently.

Without a business license, his firm was illegal. Theoretically, he had just taken on an illegal job, exorcising spirits without a license.

"You definitely didn't read the Supervision Bureau's regulations carefully. Civilian organizations wishing to handle Evil Spirit events must have at least two cultivators present simultaneously," True Person Guang replied. "We can't interfere with you taking private jobs, but if you want to formally open a firm, you must comply with the regulations."

"Oh dear," Yue Wen smacked his forehead, feeling a headache coming on.

If that was the case, he would need to hire at least one assistant.

This wasn't a position just any mediocre university student could fill. Any cultivator would demand a considerable monthly salary.

His already struggling firm would be burdened further.

"However, I'm not here about that today. I have something else to discuss," True Person Guang changed the subject.

"Oh?" Yue Wen asked. "What is it?"

True Person Guang said, "It's about your parents."

Hearing this, Yue Wen immediately sat up straighter, his expression growing serious.

"Three years ago, right after your college entrance exams, you placed in the top five in the province, didn't you?" True Person Guang said.

Yue Wen replied, "There were a lot of things going on at home then. I really underperformed."

True Person Guang paused for a moment, then, ignoring his humblebrag, continued, "While your family was on an outing, you encountered a spatial rift, and Evil Spirits descended. You were severely injured in that sudden event, fell into a coma for half a year, and both your parents went missing, correct?"

"Yes," Yue Wen nodded as she recounted his experience.

True Person Guang suddenly asked, "Do you want to find them?"

Yue Wen replied without hesitation, "Of course, I do, but..."

He trailed off.

True Person Guang said, "Actually, within the Supervision Bureau, there is some intelligence regarding your parents' situation. That incident might not have been a simple spatial rift, but rather related to the research your father was conducting."

"What was it?" Yue Wen's eyes finally lost their calm.

"I can't tell you more. It involves classified information, unless..." True Person Guang paused, finally revealing her purpose. "You join the Supervision Bureau."

"Me?" Yue Wen blinked. "Join the Supervision Bureau?"

He truly hadn't expected this. She had come all this way to recruit him.

"That's right," True Person Guang surveyed the room. "Only by joining the bureau and advancing your rank can you access classified documents. I can't guarantee you'll find them after reading them, but understanding more might offer a sliver of a chance. Anyway, you're already dealing with Evil Spirit events. It's better to join us than to work alone."

Yue Wen smiled noncommittally. "Is your compensation good?"

"Official status, six insurances and two funds," True Person Guang replied.

"That is quite appealing," Yue Wen said with a hint of apology. "But I'm used to being undisciplined and might not be suited for the Supervision Bureau. I'm truly sorry, True Person Guang, for you to personally condescend to come here, and for me to be so insensible."

"Normally, I wouldn't seek you out," True Person Guang said, looking at him. "But the Youth Cultivator Convention is less than a year away, and Jiang City hasn't cultivated any strong seed contestants this year. We've been given a strict mission from above to actively recruit some young cultivation geniuses."

"Geniuses?" Yue Wen scratched his head and chuckled, "I wouldn't dare."

The full name of the Youth Cultivator Convention is the Youth Cultivator Assembly, also known as the Ascending Dragon Tournament.

This grand event, held every four years, is open to all cultivators under twenty-five years old. It is specifically designed to select and nurture the Human Race's cultivation prodigies. Anyone who performs exceptionally well in the Youth Cultivator Convention can become famous overnight and gain countless followers.

But that has always been a stage for true prodigies.

He was just a rogue cultivator who wanted to open a small firm; he had never once fantasized about appearing at the Youth Cultivator Convention.

"You've managed to reach your current realm in two and a half years as a rogue cultivator without any sect affiliation. You can absolutely be considered a genius," True Person Guang said, her eyes shining. "However, in the path of cultivation, resources and background are crucial. The ceiling for rogue cultivators is ultimately too low. With the Supervision Bureau's focused training, I believe your talent could be realized even further."

"If I'm trained by the Supervision Bureau, don't I have to work for them?" Yue Wen continued to smile as he refused. "I'm aware of your casualty rates. I'd rather be my own principal."

"Cultivation is inherently going against the heavens; where is there anything that isn't dangerous?" True Person Guang said, a hint of disappointment in her voice. "Fine, if you change your mind someday, you can come find me again."

Yue Wen insisted on refusing, so she didn't push further. With that, her entire form flickered and then dissipated into a wisp of green smoke.

All that remained in the spot was a black strand of hair with a faint scent.

"Hoo—"

Only after True Person Guang had been gone for a moment did Yue Wen let out a long sigh, his body finally relaxing.

Her cultivation was far beyond his. Even though it was just a clone, the pressure she casually exuded made it difficult for him to cope.

Especially since he had lied during their conversation.

The reason he refused to join the Supervision Bureau wasn't because he feared danger.

The full name of the Supervision Bureau is the Supernatural Power Administration Bureau. It was established after the spiritual energy cataclysm and is officially responsible for managing cultivators and handling Evil Spirit incidents.

Logically, joining them would provide a stable backing. While he would have to work for them, he would also receive a lot of assistance. As True Person Guang had said, his potential would undoubtedly far exceed that of a rogue cultivator.

And she had spoken very sincerely today. For the young cultivators recruited for the Youth Cultivator Convention, joining would certainly lead to the best training, with resources pouring in as expected.

This was an opportunity many people would die for.

But Yue Wen couldn't join.

Because there were many things about him that couldn't be known.

For example, his excitement just now was feigned. He actually already knew that his parents' disappearance was related to some secrets.

For example, during the six months he was in a coma, Yue Wen wasn't entirely unconscious.

He had seen a dragon.