Time turned back half a day.
After the welcome reception ended, Chen Shouyi tactfully refused the director's suggestion of holding a luncheon banquet. He did not stay long and soon left the branch office.
He was not used to making small talk over drinks with this group of middle-aged and elderly people.
As for interpersonal relationships, did martial artists need such things?
As long as they were sufficient.
"Your fare is one hundred and fifty!"
After paying the fare, Chen Shouyi stepped out of the taxi.
Before him stood an imposing, dignified five-story building. Beyond the tall granite steps, two rows of soldiers stood guard at the entrance, four in all, fully armed.
Their silent presence declared that idlers were not welcome.
"Jiangnan Province Martial Arts Branch."
Chen Shouyi looked up at the seven gilded characters beneath the national emblem.
This was the place.
He climbed the steps, and two soldiers immediately reached out to stop him. "Please show your certificate."
Chen Shouyi took out his Martial Artist Certificate and handed it over.
One of the soldiers inspected it carefully, gave him a salute, and let him pass at once.
When he entered the lobby, he found quite a few martial artists inside. A quick glance told him there were roughly thirty or forty. Many were watching a huge video wall on the right, which displayed densely packed information on exploration missions in otherworlds.
"Mist Level Exploration Mission 1: Explore the area within five kilometers surrounding the otherworld behind Space Channel No. 42324 in Qinggang Town, Hangshan City, Jingqing District, gather intelligence, and assess the danger level. Draw a topographical map. Mission requirements: Be able to draw a simple map and describe your discoveries in plain, simple language. Mission reward: three million; 100 martial artist merit points."
"Mist Level Exploration