Li Chonglou only then reacted and couldn't help but say speechlessly, "Isn't this thing random? They still force me to do missions?"
Old Tie shook his head and said, "It's not exactly forced, but don't you know you've already made it onto the leaderboard? Player Number One. Many people have been saying that the General Bureau's shill is really something else these past couple of days."
Speaking of this, Old Tie revealed a cold smile. "Those arrogant guys, I've been unhappy with them for a long time. It takes them so long to complete a mission even when multiple people are working on it!"
Li Chonglou looked at Old Tie in astonishment. He never expected this old man to have such a taste, enjoying going against the younger generation.
But he shouldn't drag me down with him!
Li Chonglou immediately advised, "Ahem, so what if you're surpassed? It doesn't matter. I can't stay at the Freelancer Agency to take missions forever anyway."
"No, I've picked out two for you. You'll join the Divine Envoys organization after you complete them."
Just as Li Chonglou was about to refuse, Old Tie added, "Don't be so quick to refuse, listen to me first. You're using my disciple's identity to liaise with people from the Divine Envoys organization, right?"
"Since you're a disciple, it's natural to have missions for it to be convincing. These two missions will test your ability to mobilize resources. You'll have to find him then..."
The more Old Tie spoke, the more shocked Li Chonglou became. He couldn't help but sigh, "The older the ginger, the spicier it is!"
Old Tie was actually letting him use this opportunity, firstly to make Daggan and the others more convinced of his disciple identity, and secondly to use their hands to complete the missions!
This would have two benefits: one, to test the capabilities of the other party, and two, to use this opportunity to place the Freelancer Agency right under their noses!
"As long as they show even the slightest interest, we can then invite them into the trap at any time!"
Li Chonglou was already feeling numb after hearing this.
Wasn't this a case of killing several birds with one stone?
"Alright then."
With things having reached this point, Li Chonglou naturally had no choice but to comply. Following Old Tie's reminder, he went to the lobby to pick up two newly posted missions.
"It's him! Player Number One!"
However, what Li Chonglou didn't expect was that after putting on the mask again, he was recognized by some freelancers who had come to inquire about missions shortly after entering the lobby.
The missions from the Freelancer Agency were updated irregularly; some were easy, others were difficult. Many people would choose to wait here for a good mission to refresh.
Therefore, the lobby was almost always occupied, twenty-four hours a day. Li Chonglou had already noticed this when he first arrived, but he didn't expect them to remember his mask.
What surprised him even more was that after his identity as Player Number One was recognized, Li Chonglou immediately heard a lot of sarcastic remarks.
"So what if he's an official shill? He's still been surpassed by our Player Zi. Now he's only thinking of catching up in numbers. It's too late!"
Li Chonglou instinctively glanced back at the man who spoke, wondering what kind of "Player Zi" this was. But his reaction was interpreted as a warning by the man.
He couldn't help but sneer, "What, still not convinced? If you have the guts, take off that mask and see if you're really from the General Bureau."
However, at that moment, a gasp suddenly came from the entrance, "It's Player Zi! He's completed another mission! He's probably about to make it to the second floor."
Li Chonglou followed the sound and saw a man in his thirties, flanked by four companions, stride in with an arrogant expression.
The arrogance was evident because he wasn't wearing a mask like everyone else, but was showing his true face.
At this point, more rumors about this Player Zi began to circulate around him.
"I heard Player Zi has already issued a challenge to the General Bureau, to surpass Player Number One by three missions within a week! If he wins, he'll have the General Bureau hand over Player Number One's token to him."
"But didn't the General Bureau say that Player Number One isn't an insider?"
"Who believes that? This system has just been rolled out, and he's already completed three missions. If he weren't a confidant of the General Bureau, how could he have made such rapid progress?"
"I don't believe it either. I took on a mission the day before yesterday. If it weren't for my friend's help, I probably wouldn't have been able to complete it in one or two weeks by myself! Three missions in three days, that's too exaggerated."
Hearing the words of the people around him, Li Chonglou gradually felt speechless and understood why Old Tie had reacted that way earlier.
Wasn't this a case of people getting too big for their boots?
However, at that moment, the so-called Player Zi, upon hearing people around him mention Li Chonglou as Player Number One, suddenly walked directly towards him.
Li Chonglou intended to ignore him, feeling there was no need to waste time with these people, but unexpectedly, the other party directly blocked his path.
"Are you Player Number One?"
Li Chonglou looked at the unremarkable man before him, whose arrogance made one want to punch him. He calmly said, "Don't block the way."
Dong Zi sneered, "You've lost. Hand over your token." m..oΓg
Li Chonglou was speechless. As he tried to leave, his four subordinates also stepped forward to block his path.
At this moment, Old Tie, who was at the mission submission counter, suddenly poked his head out.
"If you want to cause trouble, just try it!"
His tone clearly indicated his displeasure, but Dong Zi, not recognizing Old Tie, instead began to taunt, "Your General Bureau only knows how to be cowards? Dare to do it but not admit it?"
Old Tie's face suddenly turned icy. However, Dong Zi was not intimidated and continued to speak, "What, am I right that you're enraged and want to make a move?"
"Heh, I knew your General Bureau had malicious intentions! Then go ahead and make a move! Let us see your despicable faces!"
Only now did Li Chonglou have some reaction. This person was deliberately provoking the General Bureau!
But it seemed he had hit a sore spot. It was just talk, but if Old Tie truly made a move, it would play right into his hands!
"No wonder even after finding the clues, they still made me do two missions first."
Li Chonglou finally understood. As expected, after Dong Zi finished speaking, Old Tie, despite his displeasure, could only close the window and pretend not to have heard.
Seeing this, the others cast looks of admiration towards Dong Zi.
"As expected of Player Zi. Only Player Zi can provoke the General Bureau to the point where they dare not even fart."
"Heh, it's their fault for making the first move. They clearly used a shill but dare not admit it! Those who are in the wrong wouldn't dare to retort!"
At this moment, Li Chonglou couldn't help but curiously ask the passerby who was speaking, "Even if the General Bureau used a shill, what difference does it make?"
Dong Zi immediately sneered, "You finally admit it, don't you? Unfortunately, it's too late! This matter cannot be resolved unless someone from the General Bureau personally comes out to apologize!"
Li Chonglou was speechless, "I just don't understand your motive. When did I admit anything?"
"Still playing hard to get? You want to know the motive? Then I'll tell you clearly!"
Dong Zi chuckled, looking at Li Chonglou with disdain.