Shi Yu rejected the idea in his heart. He was extremely resistant.
If it hadn't been for archaeology, he wouldn't have died. It had left a shadow over his heart.
Originally... that was how it had been at first.
But what she said had caught Shi Yu's attention.
Including himself, there were only eleven people in the entire ancient nation of Dong Huang who could listen to the voice of history?
Rarer than legendary Beast Tamers, and even rarer than totem guardian deities?
He looked at Eleven behind the tree. He hadn't expected to be the national treasure himself.
But why was it the number eleven again? How fated was he with Eleven?
Shi Yu put those useless thoughts aside for the moment. What he was thinking was that, since he was so rare, wouldn't the benefits theoretically be excellent if he joined this organization?
His ability was already exposed, and she had come to his door with a sincere invitation. He could only find out more and see.
"Then the place you're inviting me to join... where is it?"
"What are the benefits like?"
Shi Yu fell silent for a moment before asking tentatively.
Lu Qingyi smiled sweetly. "The benefits are naturally excellent. Even if you became a Legendary Level Beast Tamer, you wouldn't receive such good treatment."
"Basically, once you become an official member of the organization, your status will be above that of a legendary Beast Tamer."
"If you want to explore some ruins, it's not impossible to apply for an enormous amount of resources and even find a legendary Beast Tamer to act as your bodyguard."
Shi Yu's mouth fell slightly open.
Even the president of the Beast Tamer Association in Icefield City was only a top-tier master and had yet to reach the legendary level.
The legendary level was a super level at which one could command overlord-level creatures. They basically held important positions in first-tier cities!
Was the place she was inviting him to join really that impressive?
That made sense... After all, according to her, everyone with this talent was high-end talent.
Even the Secret Realm a rookie like him had accidentally summoned was so valuable, to say nothing of what those professionals could do.
Put that way... joining didn't sound like a loss?
It was good to enjoy the shade with an organization at his back. He could take off right from the start.
"I Was Killed by Archaeology in My Previous Life, but Started My Rise Through Archaeology in This One"?
Shi Yu was a little tempted. What she was offering was simply too much.
Going straight from a minor Beast Tamer who hadn't even reached the professional level and was saddled with a loan to a Legendary Level big shot sounded extremely tempting.
"If I join, what obligations do I have to fulfill?"
"Almost none. The organization's structure is very simple. Everyone is very free to act as they please, and missions are freely chosen. Nothing is compulsory."
Lu Qingyi looked up at the sky. That said, which Beast Tamer with such a talent could sit still?
Whenever information about new mythological ruins appeared, those who could listen to the voice of history would surely be the first to rush over, either assisting with the exploration or leading it.
After all, no normal person would awaken this special ability.
"None??"
Shi Yu was stunned. It was that relaxed?
In other words, as long as he kept himself from courting death, he wouldn't have to go anywhere dangerous on missions even after joining?
And if he occasionally wanted to court death and needed something, he could apply for a huge batch of resources, bodyguards, and information?
Shi Yu was a little tempted again.
"So what's the organization's name?"
"The National Ruins Strategic Investigation and Support Bureau. Based on its number, it can also be called the Eleven Bureau. You can think of its members as special operatives in the archaeology world. The organization is a special department dedicated to handling all kinds of important ruins."
Eleven again!
Shi Yu was used to it by now. He could ignore the name and such.
After Lu Qingyi finished speaking, Shi Yu sank into thought. The organization's name did sound rather grand, so should he join?
He had asked so many questions, she had come to his door, and he had such a special talent. It seemed it would be hard to deal with the aftermath if he didn't join.
"In that case, I'll join."
In the end, Shi Yu let out a long breath. There was nothing wrong with joining!
Since his freedom wouldn't be restricted, whether he courted death or not ultimately depended on him. He only had to be a little more cautious in what he did.
He certainly wouldn't admit that he wanted to return to his old profession.
"Dr. Lu, are you a member of the Eleven Bureau too?"
"Yes. Including you and me, there are currently eleven people in the Eleven Bureau."
"Welcome aboard. From today onward, you're a provisional member of the Eleven Bureau."
Lu Qingyi smiled for the second time. Shi Yu's answer seemed to have pleased her.
There were too few people with this kind of talent. Whenever she explored ruins, she felt short on hands.
Now, having personally unearthed a newcomer, Lu Qingyi felt that once Shi Yu grew up, she would have a tool person to use.
As the most junior member of the Eleven Bureau, she also wanted a tool person she could use, rather than running errands for her teacher and being a tool person herself every day.
"Provisional??" When Lu Qingyi finished speaking, Shi Yu suddenly felt he had been tricked.
After all she had said, the benefits seemed to be for official members.
"Yes, provisional. Every new member who joins the Eleven Bureau has to pass an assessment before they can become an official member."
"I..." Shi Yu regretted it, but her next words made him nod immediately.
"Also, your strength and ability are currently far too weak. The organization will provide you with ten million in starting funds. Your primary task is to grow quickly. At the very least, you must become a professional Beast Tamer and receive systematic instruction in archaeological knowledge."
"No problem. I guarantee I'll complete the task."
"When will the funds arrive?"
Compared with benefits like a legendary Beast Tamer bodyguard, ten million in cash was obviously more tempting to Shi Yu right now.
With that money, why would he raise a Green Silkworm? Plans couldn't keep up with changes!
Chongchong, goodbye. You're free!
"Tomorrow," Lu Qingyi said.
"Your credentials and funds will both be ready tomorrow. But unless there are special circumstances, I suggest you don't casually reveal your identity as an Eleven Bureau member."
"Otherwise, some foreign intelligence agents will annoy you to the point of explosion."
"Oh, right. At present, only the Eleven Bureau knows that you're connected to the appearance of the ruins in Pingcheng District."
"From now until you become an official member, I'll be your contact with the organization. That's all I have to say."
Shi Yu nodded. She could rest assured; he wasn't a high-profile person.
Only eleven people in the whole country had this talent... As important talent capable of unraveling the secrets of ruins, they would surely be easy targets, not to mention that he was still so weak.
"I forgot the most important thing. Your assessment task is to investigate the truth of Icefield City's history."
"There's no time limit. Once you succeed, you can become an official member. I previously explored the Ice Dragon Ruins in the snowy mountains, but I couldn't solve the mechanism because I lacked key information. Now new icefield ruins have appeared because of you. You might be the one who can finally break the deadlock."
Even with the talent to listen to the voice of history, one couldn't hear everything. A certain "opportunity" was needed to hear the traces of history.
Lu Qingyi had failed, but Shi Yu had succeeded.
After investigating, Lu Qingyi could understand why. After all, Shi Yu was born and raised in Icefield City, so it was relatively natural that he could hear the voice.
Shi Yu's desire to know the truth about the icefield was surely stronger than hers. This assessment task was practically tailor-made for him.
"You want me to investigate the truth of Icefield City's history?" Shi Yu said. "But can I access that newly appeared Secret Realm???"
"Yes. This Secret Realm is a special type of ruins. Even without using your status as an Eleven Bureau member, there's a high probability you'll be able to enter. As for what you do next, that's part of your assessment."
Lu Qingyi said, "Lastly, as the person who recommended you, let me give you a personal gift."
To help Shi Yu grow quickly and become her assistant, she planned to pay his wages in advance.
"As for money, I don't think you need any for now. So, skill manuals an Iron-Eating Beast can use, a special evolution method for a Green Silkworm, or a high-race pet cub-which would you like?"