Facts unfolded as Li Chonglou had guessed. The two men then admitted that their breakthrough to the third layer had been with the help of the Emissary organization.
Su Qi said confidently, "Don't underestimate this. Just as Tian You said earlier, our natural talent could only reach the peak of the second layer. Since breaking through, we can feel our strength improving every day!"
"Even the fourth layer is within reach!"
Li Chonglou looked at the strong confidence on Su Qi's face and became interested in this so-called limit-breaking.
"So what exactly is this limit-breaking you speak of? Is it a cultivation technique or some miraculous elixir? Also, would it be useful for ordinary people like me?"
The two men were stunned by the last question. For them, this was truly unclear. In fact, if it weren't for Li Chonglou's special identity and the current unique circumstances, the higher-ups might not have bothered to pay attention at all.
As it stood, only masters above the second layer attracted the attention of the organization's senior leadership. As for ordinary gunmen, the organization had its own channels for training.
Therefore, the two tacitly avoided the last question.
"This limit-breaking is both a cultivation technique and an elixir. The two are indispensable. However, you will know the specifics when the captain arrives. You haven't even completed your mission yet, so it's too early for you to know these things."
"Alright then."
Besides this, the two also took advantage of the free time to inform Li Chonglou about some of the Emissaries' bases in Shangjing, including their simple internal structures.
None of the three had left Qiu Bai's house. Although the body had been buried in the backyard, they were still wary of others showing up at this time, such as Uncle Qiu Wan.
According to Su Qi's reasoning, they weren't afraid of people coming, but afraid of missing out on someone who might come.
After all, a witness would save a lot of trouble.
Thus, the three chatted in Qiu Bai's house for about half an hour.
Then, a figure suddenly appeared at the doorway.
"Is that him you were talking about?"
It was a very ordinary voice, almost devoid of any characteristics, like a passerby C on the street.
However, from another perspective, being without characteristics could sometimes be a characteristic.
As soon as the voice sounded, the two men immediately stood up.
With faces full of respect, they said, "Captain, you're here."
Li Chonglou then turned his head to look.
It was a man in his thirties, still quite young, with an ordinary face, a square jaw, and the appearance of a Chinese man.
Although his appearance was unremarkable, his eyes were exceptionally cold. Just looking at them, one could feel a faint sense of instinctive threat!
As the man looked over, Li Chonglou's heart skipped a beat.
He's a master!
However, on the surface, he remained unfazed.
At this moment, the man spoke again, "He's not even a martial artist. Have you two confirmed his identity?"
This sort of thing shouldn't be said face-to-face, but since it was, it was definitely not a casual remark. The meaning was clear.
Li Chonglou narrowed his eyes slightly, observing Su Qi and Tian You's reactions.
Su Qi and Tian You were clearly stunned, evidently having not expected the man's attitude.
Su Qi couldn't help but explain, "Reporting to Captain, his identity has been confirmed. He is indeed Elder Tie's man, and we spoke on the phone just now."
However, the man's attitude did not improve.
"It's just a phone call. People working in the same place are not afraid of obtaining information. A good relationship allows for phone calls, right?"
The man questioned in a casual tone, carrying an obvious condescending attitude throughout. Not to mention people, even Buddha would get angry!
Li Chonglou immediately stated, "Are you from that Emissary organization?"
The man's face changed drastically, and his originally cold eyes erupted with a chilling aura.
"How dare you disrespect my organization?"
Li Chonglou's face suddenly turned pale, but he puffed out his chest and said forcefully, "Kill me if you dare! See if my teacher will avenge me!"
Seeing this, Su Qi quickly tried to mediate, "Uh, let's talk properly, no need to get so agitated."
Since the issue originated with the man, Tian You also spoke, "Captain, we have already reached an agreement with him. The organization also wants to recruit him, so his identity is not a problem. If Captain is not completely at ease, you can investigate him personally."
Tian You's remark served as a warning to the man not to act rashly and also offered him a way to back down. Li Chonglou glanced at him with some surprise, but his expression remained displeased.
"I thought you were some kind of welfare organization, but it turns out you're just a bunch of arrogant fellows. Are you trying to bully me because I'm an ordinary person?"
Li Chonglou sneered, exuding an unusual aura. Even Su Qi and Tian You were somewhat surprised.
After all, he hadn't shown such a tough attitude before.
The man's mood became even more somber.
The atmosphere in the room suddenly became tense. Su Qi and Tian You didn't expect things to escalate like this and were a bit at a loss.
However, for Li Chonglou's safety, they still chose to stand in front of him, blocking the man's path.
They had to protect him. They had contacted the man's superior, and the man was only sent to take over. If something happened to Li Chonglou at this moment, not only would they be unable to account to the higher-ups, but they would also be unable to return to Elder Tie.
However, to the surprise of all three, the next moment, the gloom on the man's face suddenly vanished.
It was replaced by a bright smile.
"I apologize. That was just a small test. Let me introduce myself first. Da Gan, Captain of Team Three, China Branch."
Li Chonglou's brow furrowed tightly. "What do you mean by this?"
Anyone with a discerning eye could see that he was genuinely angry. Su Qi's reaction was swift as he quickly interjected, "Uh, you scared me, Brother Lou. Don't misunderstand. This should be part of your mission. Didn't I tell you earlier that the mission content isn't fixed?"
Then he turned to Da Gan and said, "Captain Da, you really startled me. I was just thinking about how to persuade him."
As Su Qi said this, he breathed a deep sigh of relief. The most important thing was Li Chonglou's special identity. Neither of them had planned to completely abandon the General Bureau. If Li Chonglou were to have an accident here, they wouldn't be able to think about returning to the General Bureau!
Da Gan said with a hint of apology, "I'm sorry. As this is the first time the organization is receiving such special talent, I have to be cautious."
Li Chonglou sneered coldly, "Your caution is your sarcasm towards me?"
Da Gan smiled, "Mr. Lou Chong, isn't it? Please don't be angry for now."