99: Official invitation

Hearing Zhou Xing's words, Old Liu fell silent on the other end.

But soon, Old Liu's voice came through: "Ash, I am now speaking to you on behalf of the Xia Kingdom's 'Hidden Dragon' Special Operations Bureau."

"Special Operations Bureau?" Zhou Xing's expression tightened.

He had heard of this department when he was in the army; it was considered one of the highest united front departments of The Officials of the Xia Kingdom, and its members had the authority to act first and report later.

Old Liu being a member was quite impressive; he had always thought Old Liu was just an ordinary intelligence officer.

Zhou Xing spoke up: "Speak. My current environment is absolutely safe. Contacting me at this time, don't tell me you're still thinking of pulling me back?"

"Yes, Ash. From any perspective, you spent a considerable amount of time in the military. The events of that time have been fully investigated, and we will show no leniency to anyone involved.

As long as you are willing to return, any conditions can be discussed..."

Old Liu's words caused Zhou Xing's expression to gradually turn cold.

"This is what's unlikable about you Officials—you love to smooth things over. If it weren't for my talent, what choice would you have made?

My captain and my brothers have been dead for so long, and I've never seen any action taken on your end. Now, just to win me over, you're planning to give me an explanation?

I'm very comfortable staying with The Watchers right now. In terms of strength, resources, or scale, do you think there's anything on your side that can attract me?

Or do you think you can use our slight friendship to make me give up my 'Special Training Camp' qualification to join you?"

Even now, The Officials were still trying to use their old tricks—trying to please both sides.

Unfortunately, Zhou Xing had long since become completely disillusioned with The Officials.

"Don't be in such a hurry to refuse. Why not listen to our conditions?"

Old Liu caught Zhou Xing's tone and spoke hurriedly, "We won't ask you to leave The Watchers. We just want you to hold a title and join 'Hidden Dragon'; it won't conflict with your Special Training Camp. What we're betting on is your future."

"Oh? There's such a good deal? Tell me more..." Wei Guangming was somewhat surprised upon hearing this. After nodding to Zhou Xing, Zhou Xing spoke understandingly.

As soon as Zhou Xing finished speaking, a sigh of relief could clearly be heard from the other side of the communicator.

Old Liu's voice followed: "Our condition is that you hold a title in Hidden Dragon. We won't ask you to do anything until you possess a certain level of strength.

We only hope that in the future, if The Officials have a need, you can provide some help within your capabilities."

"First, we will provide fifteen non-attribute energy crystals every month to help you improve, with a purity of over 85%."

"Second, we will open up a portion of the 'Kunlun' exchange permissions; you can choose any one treasure from it every month."

"Third, our intelligence resources can be shared with you, and we can provide protection. No matter where you are, as long as there are Officials there, you can ask for help if you encounter trouble."

To be honest, Zhou Xing was actually a bit tempted. After all, this was something gained for nothing, and he only needed to lend a hand when he had the ability in the future.

Even Wei Guangming was somewhat surprised by The Officials' generosity.

Setting everything else aside, just the opening of the 'Kunlun' exchange permissions was very rare.

"Old Liu, I need to consider your conditions. I'll give you an answer in half a day.

According to what you're saying, what if you ask me to reveal some intelligence about The Watchers in the future?

I don't want to be a double agent; the risk is too high. Besides, The Watchers have treated me well..."

Then Zhou Xing took the initiative to hang up the communication.

"Hehe, The Officials are truly willing to pay for a Triple-element Fusion. However, in my opinion, you can agree first. After all, why not take what's offered for free? Later, I will report these circumstances to the Commander separately as a precaution.

In case other members of The Watchers find out one day, there will be an explanation.

But since you're going to agree anyway, why not raise the conditions a bit more..."

Following that, based on his understanding of The Officials, Wei Guangming told Zhou Xing to state the conditions directly when he contacted Old Liu later.

"City Lord, do you think they'll agree?"

Thinking about the result of his discussion with Wei Guangming, Zhou Xing also felt it was a bit exaggerated.

"Don't worry, if they are truly sincere, they will definitely agree. After all, the more generous the conditions you accept, the tighter your bond with them becomes.

To be honest about The Officials, we, The Watchers, are essentially a mutual aid Alliance with them; it's just that we have our own schemes when it comes to important resources.

After all, many people in The Watchers used to be with The Officials."

Wei Guangming was planning entirely from a perspective of empathetic thinking.

If he were The Officials, he would definitely agree. After all, the abilities Zhou Xing had shown so far would absolutely crush anyone at the same level on The Officials' side.

Hearing what Wei Guangming said, Zhou Xing no longer felt any psychological burden.

Wei Guangming then contacted Commander Jiang Ming. After explaining Zhou Xing's situation, Commander Jiang Ming did not object.

After all, why not have an extra party's resources to cultivate Zhou Xing?

Half a day later, Zhou Xing took the initiative to contact Old Liu. The conditions he proposed were doubled, and he added a clause: under no circumstances could these conditions be used to threaten Zhou Xing into providing intelligence about The Watchers.

"Fine, Zhou Xing. I've requested instructions regarding the conditions you proposed, and they can all be accepted. On The Officials' side, your clearance will be three levels higher than that of the 'Hidden Dragon' Special Operations Camp members, which is already equivalent to Law Realm level clearance.

Your information will later be entered into the 'Kunlun' System as top secret. As long as you are in the Xia Kingdom, you can freely enter and exit any official-controlled strongholds and cities, and you have the authority to mobilize Awakened Ones below the Celestial Phenomenon Realm."

Sure enough, everything was within Wei Guangming's predictions.

"You can head to the 'Old Tavern' in Dawn City later and ask the Proprietress for a glass of 'Blood Wolf Drink'," Old Liu followed up. "She will give you the details, and you'll need to sign an agreement to be entered into the official System."

"Fine, I understand."

Then, Zhou Xing hung up the call in front of Wei Guangming.

"Hehe, they think they've hidden themselves well, unaware that we've been monitoring the 'Old Tavern' intelligence stronghold ever since The Officials established it."

At this moment, Wei Guangming wasn't surprised at all by the location Old Liu mentioned.

For a Demigod, every movement in Dawn City was within his Control.