The Post Sky Tipping Era
Chapter 264 - 186: The Squad_2

Chapter 264: Chapter 186: The Squad_2

His thoughts and reasons were simple; he just met Li Yi, and after using the Mysterious Object Cultivation Room once, he was willing to join Li Yi’s team and help him.

"Since nobody has any objections, then let’s unify our opinions, form the team, complete missions, and support Li Yi with all our might to become a Cross-border," Zheng Gong said earnestly.

But as the group was chatting, a notification sound rang out, and the elevator opened.

Li Yi and Zheng Lan came out.

"Sister Lin, you’re finally discharged from the hospital. Your body must have fully recovered, right? Everything is okay?" Li Yi asked with concern immediately.

"It’s all good. Actually, I was discharged yesterday, but because I cultivated in the Mysterious Object Cultivation Room for a day, it got delayed, so I came over today," Lin Yue said with a smile: "You seem to have undergone some changes since our last meeting; I feel like your strength has improved again. Are you about to awaken your Spiritual Sense?"

Li Yi shook his head: "It’s not that fast. I’ve just made some progress, but I’m still far from awakening Spiritual Sense."

After that, he also saw Yuan Mingjin and immediately greeted him: "Yuan Mingjin, I didn’t expect Sister Lin to really pull you out of the training base. How have you been lately? All good?"

"Not very good. Last time Wei Bin almost killed me. It was only thanks to an instructor who desperately blocked him for a while, or else I would’ve been a corpse already," Yuan Mingjin shook his head, his words revealing a trace of sorrow.

"There’s no helping it. Since the onset of cultivation, there’s more strife in society, and it’s more intense than before. Many people have sacrificed their lives, but we’re still alive, and we must continue moving forward. We can’t let this bring us down," Li Yi said, as he couldn’t help but think of Wang Jian’s death.

An investigator so responsible, dying just like that in the Ruined District, even now he gets indignant whenever he thinks about it.

Yuan Mingjin nodded: "I understand, so this time I’m choosing to join your team, hoping you can go farther."

At this moment, Zheng Gong spoke again: "Li Yi, before you came down, I had already discussed with Lin Yue and Yuan Mingjin. Our team only qualifies for you to compete for the Golden Academy’s places, as you are the most likely to become a Cross-border in the future. Thus, we plan to invest in you, concentrate our efforts to help you secure one of those two spots from the investigation bureau."

"Hmm?" Li Yi was surprised: "Why so sudden?"

He then looked over at Lin Yue.

Lin Yue nodded: "Li Yi, don’t find it strange, this is normal. Now in Tianchang City, all cultivators are looking for investments, hoping to push forward one or two powerful representatives to compete for the spots and become Cross-borders. Take for example, Li Shaqing from the Cultivator Association, backed by several Spiritual Perception Masters and invested in by many local tycoons. Or like Yang Yilong, who has the entire Yang Family’s resources and the assistance of a master like Qin Qing... If we don’t stick together, we won’t even have a chance, and we’ll have no part in Cross-bordering in the future."

"Why choose me? Wouldn’t it be more suitable if it were you, Sister Lin?" Li Yi said.

Lin Yue shook her head: "I thought about it, and I’m not suitable. I can’t compete with Li Shaqing or Yang Yilong at the Cultivator Association. It’s also tough to compete with the more seasoned masters like Master Pete, Zhang Lei, and Gu Mengping at the investigation bureau... Right now, there are a total of three spots released: one for the Cultivator Association, two for the investigation bureau. There’s no chance with the former, but if it’s you, you might have a chance with the latter."

"So now, we have to support you with all our might."

Li Yi pondered for a moment, then said, "Even so, our competitiveness is still not strong enough, the probability of failure is high."

"It’s okay, don’t feel pressured, just do your best. If even you fail, then I’ll accept it," Lin Yue said.

"Right, it’s always better to have tried than to never have tried at all," Zheng Gong said.

Yuan Mingjin said, "Li Yi, give it a try. I won’t blame you if it does not work. If we don’t take action, we’ll surely regret it when the Sky Tipping event really comes. Even if we die in the future, at least we’ll die contented."

"Since you all said so, then okay, let’s give it a try," Li Yi nodded: "If I can get into the Golden Academy and become a Cross-border before the second Sky Tipping event, I will definitely take you all with me away from Earth to a safe world."

If that failed, he still had the world of Four Seas and Eight Continents as a backup option.

"That’s the spirit, cheer up a bit. You’re excellent; I believe you can do it," Lin Yue said smilingly: "Starting today, I’ll help you complete missions. Meanwhile, I’ll also try to gather all resources to enhance your strength... But since you have the Mysterious Object Cultivation Room, you’re not lacking in Cosmic Energy, otherwise, I could act as your guide."

A Spiritual Perception Master becoming a guide, how luxurious is that.

"But, Li Yi, once the news of this spreads in a few days, there will surely be others willing to invest in you. At that point, I suggest you accept investment from a few cultivators. After all, we’re currently short on hands and our competitive strength isn’t strong. If we have more people, the situation might improve a lot." Lin Yue added at this moment.

"Even if the cultivators who invest have weaker abilities, it’s fine. One more person means more strength."

Li Yi nodded and said, "Okay, Sister Lin, I’ve noted that."

"Here, everyone must be thirsty by now, have some tea." Just then, Zheng Lan brought over a cup of tea for everyone, allowing the group a moment to rest.

"Cousin, you’ve made a clear choice by living here. It’s so safe at Li Yi’s place. If you went back to the old town, you might encounter danger," Zheng Gong said with a laugh.

Zheng Lan replied, "Yeah, I’m also benefiting from Li Yi’s generosity. Otherwise, I wouldn’t know what to do now, with such big troubles in the old town that many people are unable to continue living."

"Li Yi, I think you should just let your cousin work here. It saves her from being unsettled and the dangers she would face outside," Zheng Gong suggested.

Li Yi said, "I had already asked Zheng Lan a couple of days ago to help me manage the building and take care of my parents, and she agreed. If she doesn’t mind, she can stay here indefinitely."

"That’s great..." Zheng Gong said with a chuckle as he drank his tea.

However, at that moment, his phone chirped. He immediately set down his teacup and took a look, which changed his expression instantly.

"What’s happened?" Li Yi noticed his expression and promptly asked.

Zheng Gong replied, "I’ve received a distress message from Gu Mengping asking for immediate support from nearby investigators... They’ve discovered the nest of the Spider-man in the old town, but there are too many of them, and their team can’t handle it. Plus, there have already been investigator casualties."

"Then what are we waiting for, let’s move."

Lin Yue’s eyes lit up, and she immediately stood up, saying, "I remember this is a major task. If we can successfully solve this issue, Li Yi will have the chance to surpass Gu Mengping."

She was someone who tended to act impatiently. Having decided to help Li Yi secure the position in the investigation bureau, she would not hesitate and would not let go of any opportunity.

"Indeed, this is an opportunity. If we can find that mother Spider-man and kill it, it is definitely a significant accomplishment," Zheng Gong said while glancing at Yuan Mingjin.

Yuan Mingjin immediately indicated, "I’m all set on my end. I’ve already obtained the sniper rifle, and the ammunition is fully prepared. I’m ready to go on the mission at any time."

"If we’re going on a mission, I need to go back and get some nutrient solution. I’ve been getting hungry easily lately, and I need to eat well to have the energy to work," Li Yi said.

Zheng Lan immediately responded, "Li Yi, wait a moment, I’ll go get it for you."

"Thanks, that would be great," Li Yi nodded and said.

Seeing this, Zheng Gong promptly said, "I’ll go start the car. Four people, one car fits us just right."

"I don’t need to prepare anything, I’m ready to go at any time." Lin Yue appeared eager to go, and then she patted Li Yi on the shoulder, full of confidence, "Don’t be nervous, Sister Lin will take care of you."

"Thanks a lot, Sister Lin," Li Yi said with a smile, caught between laughter and tears.

He wasn’t a three-year-old child who needed someone to look after him, but of course, he wouldn’t refuse Sister Lin’s good intentions.