Redeeming Points

The methods for earning points are quite simple: items brought out from a Time Fragment can be exchanged directly according to a standard scale.

As for knowledge and cultivation techniques, points are awarded based on their uniqueness and how often they have already been submitted.

Finally, providing relevant information about a dungeon you have experienced can also earn points, with the amount determined by the quality and detail of the information provided.

At the same time, one can apply to become a staff member of the Special Affairs Department, where all benefits are aligned with national civil service standards, along with additional perks.

For example, you can purchase cultivation techniques and materials collected by the state at internal discounted prices, and gain priority access to dungeons controlled by the state.

Originally, this was just a simple registration that wouldn't have required a deputy director to step in, but Ling Qing had been brought in by Tian Yong and Zhang Zhe.

Since one was his old subordinate and the other his own younger brother, Director Zhang simply pulled out a form and handed it to Ling Qing: "Go ahead and fill this out first."

"Don't worry, it's just a simple record; it won't have any negative impact on you."

"I understand." Ling Qing took the form and looked it over; it was roughly the same as a resume one would fill out when job hunting.

The only difference was that work experience and personal skills were replaced by dungeon experience and abilities.

Once Ling Qing had filled in his information, Director Zhang smiled and said: "The only requirements the state has for you are integrity, patriotism, and adherence to the law."

"Beyond that, if you plan on traveling far in the future, it would be best if you could report it to us."

"Although we can access information from the Ministry of Transport at any time, reporting it yourself saves on the paperwork, doesn't it?"

"If you have no other questions, Tian Yong, why don't you take brother Ling Qing to the exchange room to have a look?"

"Understood, Chief."

After receiving a dose of patriotic education from Director Zhang, the three of them walked out of the office.

"Phew, my brother is still as long-winded as ever," Zhang Zhe said with a long sigh of relief.

"Are you a bit confused as to why we didn't lobby you to join the Special Affairs Department?" Tian Yong asked, noticing the surprised look on Ling Qing's face once they had relaxed outside the office.

"A little. In novels, whenever this situation happens, isn't it always said that the state is desperate to have everyone join their departments?"

"At the very least, they would be brought under their jurisdiction."

Ling Qing nodded and said.

"You said it yourself, that's in novels. Those scenarios don't take reality into account."

Zhang Zhe spoke up first: "In reality, even after gaining some abilities, most people still prefer to remain law-abiding."

"It's just that when they encounter unfairness, they are prone to acting on impulse, which can lead to regrettable consequences."

"The main task of the First Operations Division is to help everyone mediate these conflicts, while also being responsible for contacting and guiding lucky individuals like you who are unaware of the situation."

"As for those who break the law, most already had a criminal record before gaining their abilities. Once they gain power and can't help but commit crimes, there are naturally people who can deal with them."

"You have to trust in the power of the state. On the soil of China, no evil force can shake this country in the slightest."

Tian Yong continued: "How much can an ordinary person achieve by occasionally entering a dungeon and gaining a bit of ability?"

"But once the state controls a portion of the dungeons, it can easily find a group of high-end talent for standardized training."

"With the tilt of national resources, it is easy to cultivate a powerful team."

"On this land, what other force could achieve such a thing?"

"Under the current national situation, there are countless talents willing to contribute to the country, and even geniuses are in abundance."

"Trying to oppose the state is simply impossible. Perhaps by the time you even have that thought, the people who were once loyal to you will be the ones turning you in."

"Besides, the Special Affairs Department isn't something you can just walk into; at the very least, you need a clean background and to pass multiple levels of screening."

Zhang Zhe interrupted the current topic and shifted it to something everyone was more concerned about.

"Alright, let's not worry about national affairs, we common folk. Let's go check out the exchange room now."

Ling Qing thought about it, and it was indeed true.

Even when he first heard about this department and Tian Yong suggested he come to register, he hadn't felt any resistance.

Except for hiding his Druid heritage while filling out the form and making up a non-existent dungeon, he had written everything else truthfully.

People would fight tooth and nail for ordinary public institution jobs, let alone the higher-ranked Special Affairs Department.

"That's true. Most of the points I saved up last time were used to exchange for that Dragon Chant, so I couldn't afford the two sword techniques I had my eye on."

Tian Yong said, feeling expectant as well.

After all, as the first to discover a new dungeon, one can usually exchange for quite a lot of points.

If it turns out to be a fixed dungeon after investigation, one can receive a large reward later, and depending on the situation, even earn a permanent entry quota for that dungeon.

"This dungeon was discovered by us together, so all points related to it will be split equally among the six of us."

After walking a short distance to the exchange room, Tian Yong, knowing Ling Qing wasn't familiar with these things, explained: "Generally speaking, this is how newly discovered dungeons are handled."

"Uncle Li and the others' shares will be transferred directly to their accounts. You can register an account too."

He then pointed to the QR code stuck on the glass.

"Scan this with your phone, then download the app."

With a strange feeling in his heart, Ling Qing took out his phone, followed the steps one by one, and then began to browse the contents with great interest.

The page was quite simple, featuring a forum-like interface on the homepage that displayed topic discussions, experience sharing, and requests for special materials.

Following that was the exchange list owned by the Special Affairs Department, roughly divided into four sections: cultivation techniques, weapons, materials, and others.

At the end were Ling Qing's personal information and settings, where the records of points earned could also be viewed.

However, his current point balance was still zero; points for providing dungeon copies would only be issued to a personal account after verification.

"Ling Qing, take out the copy of the manuscript you were given and exchange it for points."

After providing the detailed information about the dungeon, Zhang Zhe suggested this to Ling Qing.

On the final day, everyone had distributed the spoils obtained from the dungeon.

First, the silver money given by Old Master Liu was kept by each individual.

The remaining items worth distributing were the manuscript of the Eight Divine Incantations, a stone, and a copper ring.

The manuscript was handwritten by Daoist Wenxi; generally, scriptures and secret manuals brought out from dungeons like this were valuable.

Reading them frequently could make it easier for a person to understand the principles and knowledge contained within them.

The stone was what remained after everyone purified the tombstone; it contained pure yin energy and was extremely hard in texture.

The copper ring was the Corpse-Suppressing Ring, which could not only control zombies but also protect a zombie's mind from being eroded by foul energy during the refining process.

It was later taken by Daoist Wenxi, who refined it into a magical artifact capable of protecting one's mind, and he gifted it to everyone before they departed.