The Post Sky Tipping Era
Chapter 248 - 179 Team Up_2

Chapter 248: Chapter 179 Team Up_2

Zheng Gong immediately said, "There’s nothing major at the moment. They came because it’s time for task handover this morning. At this time, investigators are usually assigned new tasks. However, there will be some big events happening after a while, which are still confidential, and I can’t disclose them."

"Understood," Li Yi nodded, not asking further, and continued, "I think we can also take on a task today, preferably a simpler one, just to get used to things first."

"Taking on a task today?" Zheng Gong was somewhat surprised. "Isn’t Lin Yue still recuperating in the training base hospital?"

"That’s why we should pick something simpler. Do you think we two can’t handle a task?" Li Yi asked.

"That makes sense. Fewer people means tasks for fewer people. The bureau is under a lot of pressure right now; we can’t just sit around and do nothing," Zheng Gong said.

Li Yi said, "I didn’t quite see it that way; I just want to improve. Even earning a bit more money is good. After reaching the inspiration realm, there are too many places where I’m short on cash. And you know both my parents are Silent Ones. Maybe as my position in the bureau rises, I might find a way to treat the Silent Ones."

"The situation is changing too fast now. If we don’t make an effort, it’s easy to get left behind."

"That’s true. Whether they are investigators or Cultivators, everyone has changed from before. Most used to just think about cultivating in peace, aiming for a good life, but the sudden change in the situation has given them a sense of urgency, making them want to strive harder," Zheng Gong said. "Since you’ve decided, Li Yi, I’ll go apply. Just wait for me."

Saying this, he immediately left.

After less than half an hour, Zheng Gong came back: "Done, Li Yi, let’s go. We’ll head to the operations hall; tasks are arranged there."

Li Yi nodded.

The two of them arrived at the operations hall, only to see many Cultivators standing there and a large electronic screen displaying various emergencies:

"A large number of Spider-men have appeared in the city area, needing a team of Cultivators from the Spiritual Realm to handle it."

"Capture wanted criminal Zhang Ping."

"Patrol the Ruined District and hunt Fierce Beasts."

"Supernatural events in the old city area... "

Zheng Gong said, "Li Yi, which task do you think we should take on today?"

"Can we take on any of these tasks?" Li Yi asked.

"No, after selecting a task, it will be evaluated by the team’s strength, and if it’s not up to standard, it will be canceled. You see some tasks are in red font; this indicates that only teams with a Spiritual Perception Master can qualify to take them. Blue font requires Cultivators from the inspiration realm, whereas white font is much easier, just needing someone from the Spirit Medium Realm."

"Of course, besides choosing tasks ourselves, they are also assigned forcibly... look, our task has come, patrolling the Ruined District, hunting Fierce Beasts." Suddenly, Zheng Gong’s investigator smartphone beeped, and a task was assigned to him.

Li Yi said, "This task is good, not very dangerous, and quite free."

"Of course, this is our first time participating in a task, so they have specially taken care of us by directly assigning us an easy and relaxed task. Look, that Spiritual Realm Cultivator, Gu Mengping wanted to take this task, but he was assigned to deal with the Spider-man in the city area, because there are few masters of Spiritual Perception, and some dangerous tasks must be completed by them," Zheng Gong whispered.

"If they keep assigning dangerous tasks, those masters from the Spiritual Realm will have complaints, right?" Li Yi said.

Zheng Gong said, "Not really, because the rewards for dangerous tasks are also higher. Besides, they don’t continuously assign dangerous tasks to one person. Everyone takes turns, and specifically dangerous tasks are not mandatorily assigned, like the supernatural events in the old city area, which haven’t been resolved or accepted by anyone yet."

Li Yi nodded, gaining some understanding.

"Alright, the task has been issued; we need to head to the Ruined District immediately. This patrol task is for three days, which is quite a long time. Li Yi, do you have anything you need to prepare?" Zheng Gong said.

Li Yi said, "Not at the moment, but I’m running low on specialized sniper rifle ammunition. It would be best to request ten more rounds."

"Alright, I’m going to the equipment section to pick something up; wait for me," Zheng Gong said and immediately left.

It wasn’t long before he had left.

At this moment, a young man who appeared to be around twenty-five or twenty-six years old came over with a half-smile and greeted, "Hello, are you Li Yi?"

Li Yi glanced over and recognized him immediately.

This was the Spiritual Perception Master that Zheng Gong had mentioned, Gu Mengping.

"I am Li Yi, who might you be?" Li Yi responded.

"My name is Gu Mengping, like you, I’m an external combatant. Are you alone? Do you want to join my team?" Gu Mengping asked with a smile.

"I already have a team," Li Yi said.

Gu Mengping said, "That’s really a pity. I’ve heard about you from Zhang Lei. You’re quite strong and have great potential, but you need to be cautious recently."

"Cautious of what?" Li Yi asked.

Gu Mengping said, "Of course, be cautious of Yang Yilong. I’ve heard about the issues between you two. Honestly, I don’t think you can beat Yang Yilong. His strength is formidable, and he has been in the Spiritual Realm for a long time. He could break through at any moment. Once he transcends this barrier of the Spiritual Realm and condenses his Soul, then no one will be able to protect you then."

"However, I tend to meddle in others’ affairs and don’t want to see the conflict between you two escalate. If you are thinking of reconciliation, I can help bridge a connection, pass along a message. Given the current situation, the death of anyone would be a loss. Everyone should unite to face the impending dangers."

Li Yi shook his head in response, "I appreciate your good intentions, but you’ve overlooked something."

"What have I overlooked?" Gu Mengping asked.

Li Yi said, "You should tell Yang Yilong to be cautious of me, instead of warning me to be cautious of him. I have already initiated the inspiration realm, and with the aid of the Mysterious Object Cultivation Room and my Cultivation Value, becoming a Spiritual Perception Master is only a matter of time—and that time won’t be long. Additionally, the Yang Family killed an investigator. If you think the matter can be reconciled, then you’d have to ask if the people in the investigation bureau would agree."

By the end, his voice had risen a few notches.

Suddenly, many people started looking this way.

"Li Yi is right. What’s Yang Yilong to talk about reconciliation? Does he even deserve it? I’ve recently made progress in my techniques. I’ll go confront him in a while and see if his Guiding Skill is stronger, or if my marksmanship is." At this moment, Master Pete came over with a stern face.

"Gu Mengping, I know you have some relationship with Yang Yilong and you want to make peace, but unfortunately, he has offended the entire investigation bureau. Not even Jesus would forgive his sins. At this moment, Yang Yilong should be thankful that he still has a chance to earn a reduction in his sentence; otherwise, he’d never leave the investigation bureau alive," Master Pete said with a fiery temper, carrying a large sniper rifle and in an arrogant and brash tone.

But he had the capital to be arrogant and brash since he had now become a Spiritual Perception Master, and his Cultivation Value had reached five hundred percent, showing huge potential for the future.

"Master Pete..." Gu Mengping’s expression stiffened, then he laughed and said, "I just don’t want to see Spiritual Perception Masters fighting each other and wasting their strength. After all, Yang Yilong is also working for the investigation bureau right now."

"Reduction in sentence, just reduction. Who said anything about working?"

Master Pete grunted heavily, "I advise you not to get too close to Yang Yilong. As Li Yi said, he is inherently evil, watch out lest he corrupt you too. Well, I still have a mission to carry out. You guys talk."

Having said this, he and a few teammates walked towards the door.

Gu Mengping watched Master Pete leave, a trace of helplessness on his face.

Li Yi said, "Gu Mengping, you see, this is how the investigation bureau operates."