Countermeasure Team Three

Arriving at the National Security Bureau was uneventful. Ren Suo looked around the first-floor lobby and saw that the Anti-Special Crime Task Force was on the third floor of the National Security Bureau.

The Xuan Country National Security Bureau is actually a general term. According to different functions, it is divided into seventeen bureaus in total. The Eighteenth Bureau, the 'Anti-Special Crime Task Force', only appeared recently. Moreover, not every province and city has a security bureau, and even if they do, they may not have all seventeen bureaus. For example, the Lianjiang City National Security Bureau only has the Business Guidance Bureau, Social Investigation Bureau, Technical Investigation Bureau, Enterprise Bureau, and Anti-Special Crime Task Force.

Other bureaus such as the Confidential Bureau, International Intelligence Bureau, and Counter-Espionage Intelligence Bureau are not present. Although Lianjiang City is a developed coastal city, it is not important enough to warrant them.

Ren Suo reported to the Anti-Special Crime Task Force in the afternoon and found that the entire third floor was their office area. Although the National Security Bureau is called a bureau, and the Anti-Special Crime Task Force is also called a bureau, these are just customary names. Strictly speaking, according to the level division, the Xuan Country Security Bureau at the provincial capital level should be called a Security Department, but everyone basically just calls it a Security Bureau.

When reporting, Ren Suo directly called An Su Yu, who had notified him, and a young woman in her twenties appeared before him. Unlike her gentle name, An Su Yu had short hair and darker skin. Although she had a good appearance and figure, when Ren Suo saw this girl standing straight, he felt as if he would be instantly defeated by her in the next second.

"Come with me." An Su Yu said indifferently, leading Ren Suo into Room 303 on the third floor. "You are now a member of Countermeasure Team Three. Your documents and team uniform are with the captain of Team Three... Captain You, your person is here!"

At first glance, there seemed to be no one in Room 303. However, as soon as An Su Yu called out, a large man with a square face stood up from behind a 'paper wall' in the innermost part of Room 303, where files and documents were piled as high as a display screen. "Newcomer?"

Ren Suo recognized him at a glance—You Jilong!

The Black Vest who was responsible for taking the Lianjiang City civil servants to the Intensive Training base back then!

"Yes, didn't you know the deputy director assigned two newcomers to your team?" An Su Yu said irritably, "You're always complaining in meetings that you're short-handed..."

"We are short-handed!" You Jilong immediately said, "Only two? Lianjiang has over a hundred..."

"Do you want those who haven't even entered the door yet?" An Su Yu retorted, then turned to Ren Suo and said, "Alright, he is your superior, Captain You Jilong of Countermeasures Team Two... You should know him, right? He will tell you the specifics."

"Come over."

You Jilong searched through the mountain of files and documents in front of him, like a high school student looking for test papers. After a while, he took out a crumpled document. "This is your salary and benefits. Take a look, and if there are no problems, sign it."

Ren Suo took it and looked at it, and soon his face lit up with joy. There was no probation period, he was directly made a regular employee, with a salary of 6000 yuan. It didn't seem like much, but below that were lunch subsidies, dinner subsidies, transportation subsidies, and housing subsidies. A rough calculation showed at least a five-figure monthly income. Five insurances and one housing fund were naturally included, all covered by the unit.

Most importantly, after three years of work, he could apply for an interest-free loan to buy a property, with a maximum loan of five million.

However, after a moment of excitement, Ren Suo calmed down, flipped through it again, and looked up in confusion. "Um, didn't they say we have the qualification to enter the cultivation ground for cultivation...?"

"Cultivation ground? Oh, cultivation!" You Jilong slapped his head. "This labor contract was drawn up two months ago, and the cultivation ground hadn't been built yet... The entry pass for the cultivation ground is linked to our work permit... Right, work permit, let me find it..."

Unlike when he led their intensive training, You Jilong, although still a sturdy man with a square face, acted very relaxed and casual, which also relaxed the nervous Ren Suo. He knew that as a cultivator, the unit he was joining would definitely be extraordinary, but seeing that his superior was a normal person, he felt much more at ease.

"Oh, I put it here yesterday." You Jilong took out two small notebooks from the third drawer under the desk, looked at Ren Suo, and handed him one of the notebooks. "Keep it safe. If you need a replacement, it costs 65 yuan for the production fee. The cultivation ground is near Tiyu West Road, converted from the original Sports Center... You can navigate there yourself using a map."

"No problem." Ren Suo took his. The cover was brown with the Xuan Country flag pattern printed on it, arranged horizontally. He opened the first page, which contained his photo, name, and employing unit. It also listed two professional matters:

"1. Holders of this document are obligated to rescue any Xuan Country citizen who requests help."

"2. Holders of this document may require Xuan Country citizens and units to cooperate with actions, and any losses caused thereby shall be borne by the National Security Bureau."

One obligation, one right.

However, this was enough to show the weight of this document.

"You should understand what kind of job you're doing, right?" You Jilong patted his shoulder. "Not everyone can join the Countermeasures Bureau, and even fewer people... can come to Countermeasure Team Three."

"Regarding this, I'm also a bit confused." Ren Suo asked, "Um... why was I chosen to join the Countermeasures Bureau?"

Before coming, Ren Suo opened his WeChat on his phone after a long time. As someone who had been playing games for three consecutive days, Ren Suo basically didn't touch his phone except to order takeout.

There weren't many messages on WeChat. When Ren Suo was in school, he was a diligent student who worked hard on his essays. Even when he used WeChat to contact people, it was mostly for business, and he wouldn't casually chat with friends.

The only exception was the group Ren Suo had just joined a few days ago, [We Are the Future Successors of Xuan Country], which had a lot of messages—because Ren Suo hadn't muted it yet.

He clicked in, wanting to ask what the Anti-Special Crime Task Force was, but saw that they were already discussing the units they had been assigned to.

"Social Investigation Bureau seeking teammates!"

"Social Investigation Bureau +1."

"You guys are lucky, you got into the National Security Bureau. Why was I assigned to the Baiyun District Public Security Bureau..."

"You're also in the Public Security Bureau? Me too! But I'm in the Haizhu District Public Security Bureau Branch."

"Sob sob o(╥﹏╥)o, have we been abandoned? Why haven't I received a notification yet?"

"I heard that the department Director Yu is in is the Anti-Special Crime Task Force, and I heard the benefits and future prospects are the best. Has anyone been assigned to this unit?"

At this moment, a user named 'Xiao Qiao' said, "Don't worry, those who went to the Public Security Bureau, those who went to the Social Investigation Bureau, and me, who went to the Anti-Special Crime Task Force, all have bright futures!"

"Holy crap, show-off dog!"

"Beautiful lady, are your thighs missing a pendant?"

The more Ren Suo read, the more his eyes stung. Although he didn't ask, he could tell that the Anti-Special Crime Task Force was likely a highly sought-after unit among public service cultivators, but Ren Suo didn't know why he was directly recruited by this unit.

You Jilong glanced at Ren Suo. "You've formed a vortex, right?"

"Huh?" Ren Suo was startled. "How did you..."

He had only formed a Qi Vortex three days ago, becoming a cultivator. How did You Jilong know?

"When you were tested for aptitude on the fifth day, we also tested your specific vortex formation time," You Jilong said. "Only those who will form a vortex in the next day or two will directly enter the Countermeasures Bureau. Those who will take a bit longer, from seven or eight days to fifteen days, their recruitment information will be delayed until after they form their vortex. Those who take even longer will be assigned to other places."

"Currently, the only condition to enter the Countermeasures Bureau is: become a cultivator! After all, we are very busy here," You Jilong patted the documents on the desk. "The work is also dangerous, and only cultivators who have formed a Qi Vortex can guarantee safety."

"Just for this reason?"

"Just for this reason. Did you think you were recruited because you were very much to the Vice Bureau's liking?" You Jilong chuckled, then scanned the office:

"The other team members are all out on missions, following others to find the goddess. I'll introduce you when everyone is here tomorrow."

"Find the goddess?" Ren Suo was a little strange.

"Find the goddess," You Jilong said lightly. "Have you watched the video 'If You're Strong, Climb 10,000 Meters'?"

Ren Suo's expression tightened, but he quickly relaxed. "I've watched it."

"You should know that everything in the video is real, right?" You Jilong said. "However, you probably didn't notice that the goddess in the video—that is, the female protagonist—had a Lian Province accent when she said the Xuan Writing for 'thank you'."

Ren Suo was stunned. "It, it seems so..."

He really hadn't noticed, but now that he thought back, when the Seeker of the Way spoke Chinese, it did sound very familiar—it fit his language habits perfectly.

"Because of this reason, the bureau is currently trying to find traces of the goddess's life. However, after searching for several days, there have been no results, and the bureau should terminate this meaningless operation today." You Jilong shrugged. "Here, this is your desk. Now come with us to get your uniform. You have to start work tomorrow, attendance at 9:00..."

At this moment, An Su Yu suddenly pushed open the door: "Team Leader You, it's your person again, come claim them!"

Ren Suo turned his head to see who was so lucky to become a newcomer in Countermeasure Team Three with him, but the next second he was stunned, and that longing hidden deep in his heart surged again—

"Hello, Team Leader You." A beautiful girl with a cheerful smile greeted You Jilong, then she looked at Ren Suo, a little surprised: "You're here too."

The next second she smiled again: "We'll be colleagues from now on."

It was Qiao Muyi.

According to what You Jilong just said, the Countermeasures Bureau only accepts cultivators who have achieved Qi Vortex transformation. Does that mean Qiao Muyi has also achieved Qi Vortex transformation?

"It's good that you're here." You Jilong suddenly remembered something. "Oh right, I still need to test you guys..."

"Test?" Both of them turned their heads to look at You Jilong at the same time. An Su Yu, who was about to leave, also stopped and watched them with interest.

"Yes, a test." As he spoke, You Jilong reached out and placed his hands on their shoulders.

As soon as You Jilong's hand touched him, Ren Suo felt something was wrong—in just an instant, he felt half of his body lose consciousness.

If this continued, he would completely lose control of his body...

Suddenly, You Jilong abruptly withdrew his hands, looked at the two of them, and smiled, "Both of you have learned 'Clothing' very well. It's enough to handle the daily tasks of Countermeasures Team Two."

Ren Suo and Qiao Muyi exchanged glances and immediately understood the content of the so-called test: You Jilong had used 'Lock' on them just now, making them activate 'Clothing' to resist it!

It seemed both of them had successfully resisted.

"Now, go get your uniforms first, and then come back later to sign the contract." You Jilong walked out casually, with Ren Suo and Qiao Muyi following closely behind.

No one noticed that his hands, placed behind his back, were trembling slightly.

Ren Suo, at this moment, breathed a sigh of relief.

Before he came, after much thought, he didn't equip "Introduction to Fighting," but instead chose—

"Spell·Clothing"!