Worldwide Awakening: My Soul Kinds Are Lost

Chapter 765 - 765: The Debut of the Department of Earth Defense_1

"Impressive Poison Skill, managing to assassinate several Mid-stage Warriors of the Alien Race with the strength of an early-stage Samurai, but sadly, you're running out of steam."The captain of the Department of Earth Defense, Guo Xian, looked at the Alien Race corpses on the ground, his expression filled with regret. Such good aptitude, wasted on cultivating Poison Skills. Other Cultivation Techniques would be much stronger. This was a deviation, and it wouldn't be easy to correct. How he deduced it was also simple: the first Alien Race member died leaving only a pool of pus, while the last one was merely dragged to death. This demonstrated that the killing power of the Cultivation Technique he practiced was decent among Poison Skills, but it consistently lacked stamina.

"From the Department of Earth Defense?" Wang Linchi adopted a 'Weak' demeanor, his tone tinged with dissatisfaction.

"A minor accident; the casualties weren't very large." Guo Xian wasn't actually too concerned about ordinary people being harmed. For ordinary people involved in incidents caused by the Alien Race, it was merely a matter of money. And, as it happened, the Department of Earth Defense was very wealthy and could easily resolve such problems. If some people were insensible and couldn't be placated with money, then they could also 'take care of' the people. The issue or the person—as long as one was settled, it was sufficient. As the official department dealing with the Alien Race, they faced pressure from various Alien Races every day. Even as Martial Artists, they still experienced the inherent pressures of the job. Therefore, for those affected, accepting compensation and not causing further trouble was the best way to help the Department.

"Indeed, they weren't very large. So, when will my compensation arrive?" Wang Linchi asked directly for benefits.

"As a Martial Artist, this is your duty; there's no compensation." Guo Xian couldn't help but chuckle. This kid certainly has some wishful thinking.

"But this duty doesn't apply to a Martial Student still in school," Wang Linchi said with a wide smile.

Guo Xian sized him up and was inclined to believe him, mainly because Wang Linchi did look the part. Then he became somewhat puzzled. "That's not right. Why are you in the Eastern State at this time?" He could tell Wang Linchi wasn't from the Eastern State; different regions had their own accents and dialects.

As for cross-regional martial arts entrance exams, there hadn't been such cases so far. The exams weren't graded on a curve; they simply consisted of two parts: testing vital energy and practical combat—there were no other components. What? To avoid local geniuses? Do other places not have geniuses? If one's strength is lacking, they won't succeed anywhere. Furthermore, even if one wanted to pull such tricks, it would be impossible in the Great Zhao Country. Tampering with files and student records could easily lead to trouble, and those with the power to do so wouldn't need such a convoluted method.

"I received a direct recommendation. I'm here to report to Eastern State Martial Arts University," Wang Linchi explained.

"Alright then. I'll verify it when I get back and give you a reply within thirty working days." Guo Xian wasn't too bothered. He would just follow the procedure for him; he wasn't in charge of administration or finance anyway. At most, he'd file a report, and the subsequent procedures were none of his business. He was a Martial Artist, one who constantly rushed into danger—did he really need to handle such trivial matters for them?

"Four Alien Race members—how much reward would that be worth?" Wang Linchi asked curiously.

"I'm not too sure either. But most likely, after you report and are admitted, a letter of appreciation will be sent to Eastern State Martial Arts University, and they'll give you some academic credits," Guo Xian said after some thought.

Wang Linchi was a Martial Artist, not an ordinary person, so he was treated differently. More importantly, Wang Linchi was a 'Weak' genius. If his condition could be cured, his Poison Skill, though not mainstream, would be very useful for poisoning, assassination, and other such tasks once he Matured. They should try to recruit him as soon as possible if they could. After all, those who received direct recommendations were no ordinary Martial Artists.

"But speaking of which, why did you arrive so early? I recall enrollment is a month after the martial arts exam, right?" Guo Xian was a bit curious as to why Wang Linchi had come ahead of schedule.

"Sigh, it's a long story." Wang Linchi didn't intend to elaborate. Besides, a month after the martial arts exam, the principal's body would likely have already been pushed into the incinerator and burned to ashes.

Guo Xian didn't press further. Since Wang Linchi didn't want to say, he naturally had his reasons. The two had only met by chance and didn't have the kind of rapport to probe deeply.

"So, what's the plan now? How will this be handled?" Wang Linchi glanced around. Considering what happened, they should at least send me to Eastern State Martial Arts University, right?

"First, come back with me to give a statement. Others will handle the cleanup here," Guo Xian said.

If ordinary people hadn't been involved, he could have just left after killing the Alien Race members. But now that a Martial Artist like Wang Linchi had intervened, the necessary procedures had to be followed.

"Don't worry. After we're done, I'll make sure you're taken to Eastern State Martial Arts University."

Seeing Wang Linchi's expression, Guo Xian couldn't help but add this, feeling a bit helpless; the kid seemed rather unyielding.

"Alright then, let's go," Wang Linchi agreed readily without hesitation.

He had considered leaving on his own, but this 'plot' seemed determined to cause him some trouble. The repercussions from the shattered grotto wouldn't subside so easily. If he really left alone, who knew what might happen. As for getting drawn into trouble by going with them, that was indeed possible, but it didn't matter. The Department of Earth Defense, an official organization that had existed since ancient times, still had plenty of 'benefits' to offer. He wasn't afraid of trouble; he was afraid of trouble that offered no rewards. That would mean all his efforts were for nothing.

"You drove here, right?" Wang Linchi suddenly recalled.

Guo Xian, however, just gave a mysterious smile.

"When you said you'd take me to Eastern State Martial Arts University, you meant by car, right?" Wang Linchi suddenly had an ominous feeling.

Guo Xian, however, chuckled wickedly. "With my dignified strength as a Martial General, do you think I need to take a car?"

A Martial General was already a core strength among Martial Artists. Their speed far surpassed that of vehicles, even comparable to commercial airliners, so there was fundamentally no need for a car. Vehicles were slow and had to follow roads; he was different. He could travel in a straight line and even borrow momentum, achieving ludicrous speeds.

"Today, I'll let you experience what true Wind Speed feels like!"

As he spoke, Guo Xian grabbed Wang Linchi and vanished like a black streak.

He wasn't doing this just to torment him. Instead, he intended for Wang Linchi to understand the importance of movement techniques and strength. After all, as a practitioner of Poison Skill, Wang Linchi definitely needed to meet the two basic requirements: run fast and poison ruthlessly. He hadn't thought of making Wang Linchi switch his Cultivation path; his Eastern State Department of Earth Defense needed precisely such a talent skilled in Poison Skill. Poison Skill was niche, but due to its unique nature, it still had its uses.

On the way, while chatting with Wang Linchi, Guo Xian probed the possibility of him joining the Department of Earth Defense after graduation, laying some groundwork in advance.

Wang Linchi, however, played dumb, acting as if he couldn't understand Guo Xian's underlying meaning at all. Given Wang Linchi's age, Guo Xian didn't dwell on it.

They quickly arrived at the Department of Earth Defense. Recording the statement also went smoothly, basically just like following a standard procedure.

They couldn't possibly interrogate Wang Linchi. He had killed Alien Race members, not some noble. If anyone really tried to interrogate Wang Linchi over such a matter, they would probably get beaten up by Guo Xian first. Why would you help the Alien Race against your own Human Clan?

The vast majority of members in the Department of Earth Defense were, in fact, hostile towards the Alien Race. Therefore, many death files concerning Alien Race members, unless very important, were closed quickly. It's just the death of an Alien Race member; why investigate so thoroughly? Besides, they were the Department of Earth Defense, not an investigation team. There was no need to get involved in such things; they weren't specialists in that area.

Bringing Wang Linchi over to go through the procedure was also just to shut the mouths of those higher up, lest they use excuses like 'improper procedure' to obstruct them.

"Alright, I'll call a car for you. You can go to Eastern State Martial Arts University by yourself," Guo Xian said, looking with satisfaction at the statement in his hand. After filing it, he intended to send Wang Linchi off.

This time, he definitely wouldn't need to escort him. He had his own matters to attend to. Bringing Wang Linchi back earlier had been on the way, but it wasn't convenient now.

Wang Linchi nodded upon hearing this. "No problem, I'll leave right away."

Saying so, he dragged his luggage and headed towards the exit of the Department of Earth Defense. Seeing this, Guo Xian couldn't help but smile wryly; the kid's attitude was clearly a result of the rough ride he'd given him earlier.

"This kid really holds a grudge." Guo Xian, on the contrary, felt relieved. He'd made a strong impression. With a few more attempts at recruitment, he could probably coax him into signing a letter of intent for employment with the Department of Earth Defense. Then, once Wang Linchi graduated, he would have to come work for the Department. They weren't some exploitative sweatshop; the Department of Earth Defense would provide corresponding resources to support him during his studies. Ordinary people wouldn't find it so easy to receive this kind of treatment unless someone at his captain level recommended them for this letter of intent and the Department's student support resources. It was because Wang Linchi was special; otherwise, he really wouldn't have been able to obtain it.