226: Chapter 24: Classic Routines that Delight and Entertain 226: Chapter 24: Classic Routines that Delight and Entertain Wang Yunxiao just said that with his mouth.
Regarding the secret societies mentioned in the document, he and Old Master He shared the same idea: if it’s possible not to touch them or investigate them, then don’t.
A salary of twenty dollars a month, what life are you playing with!
While others wash clothes and cook meals… Let’s not talk about that; the main reason is that this aspect was not included in the conditions Wang initially discussed with Qin Xiangdong.
Old Master He was right; this was supposed to be the job of the Special Service Bureau.
If the Special Service Bureau can’t handle it, that’s their problem.
Why should the police have to deal with it?
You should see if you even have the resources to manage it.
Nowadays it isn’t just about someone wanting to do good to be considered a good person; one must know one’s limitations.
“Actually, there’s a reason why we are currently in this situation of being outnumbered by enemies,”
Seeing the unconvinced and ambitious expression on Qin Xiangdong’s face, Old Master He felt obliged to explain.
“Behind closed doors, there are some things I would only discuss here with you, Director Qin.
They might not be pleasant to hear, but don’t take it personally.
Our ancestors emphasized the balance of Yin and Yang, the doctrine of the mean.
As for the Jianghu World, All Walks of Life, there are both good and bad people, upright sects, and crooked paths.
The real reason why there are so many crooked paths now, do you genuinely not know, or are you pretending not to know?”
“Back in the day, Tianmen was known for its martial spirit and tough temperament.
When the Foreigners invaded, not only the men but even the women dressed in red and fought them with real swords and real guns.
The North Thirteen Families controlled the Martial Arts World, and they had numerous elite disciples — countless died for their country or joined the army.”
“Later on, the President established the Qing Society in Tianmen, and numerous spirited youths eagerly joined.
Then they formed the New Army and fought battles in the south and north…
Director Qin, you yourself are a retired soldier, so technically, I shouldn’t need to explain these principles to you.
Why do you think these groups like the Great Luo Sect and Longevity Sect are now popping up on the table?
Isn’t the real reason because the Qilin Army drained all the heroic spirits of Tianmen?”
Qin Xiangdong showed an embarrassed expression.
The reasoning was indeed this.
Were there never fierce people like Wang Yunxiao in Tianmen City in the past?
What a joke, they were everywhere!
But after experiencing the turbulence of the Former Dynasty and that major war, the entire Tianmen, including human resources and all other aspects, was exhausted.
The really talented individuals were absorbed by the Qilin Army, and taken by the three bureaus, so by the time it came to the police department, there wasn’t even soup left to drink.
In times with no heroes, even mediocre people become notable.
All the top students were pulled to form experimental classes; you expect teachers to raise the grades of the remaining poor students to the levels of the previous top students?
That’s purely wishful thinking.
Students aren’t like the leeks in the field that grow again after being harvested.
Now it has come down to Wang Yunxiao’s generation, and you still want to harvest?
It’s because he knew this reality that Qin Xiangdong felt embarrassed.
How naïve he had been when he first took office, and how regretful he was now.
Without anyone capable to use, even a talented woman cannot cook without rice.
Thinking of this, an idea suddenly struck him, and he turned to ask Wang Yunxiao, “Do you think Gao Shan and the others could be trained and exercised?”
“Of course, why not?”
In Wang Yunxiao’s mind, he wondered what was so novel about the idea.
Just because your trusted aides are human, are we not?
“What I mean is, can their survival be ensured…”
“That can’t be!”
Facing Qin Xiangdong, who was uttering childish questions, Wang Yunxiao suddenly understood Nurse Liu’s feelings.
This issue can’t be explained in detail to you.
I understand my own brothers.
Even if something happens in the Outer Dimension, like Dumpling seeing his grandmother, I know how to handle it.
Captain Gao…
are you asking me to be in sync with his heart?
He can’t even control his own temper, tossed into the Outer Dimension and contaminated, unable to be pulled back.
Qin Xiangdong was not oblivious to this principle; it was indeed the reason he had refrained from training these subordinates previously.
If they truly had talent, they wouldn’t have been eliminated.
After the Qilin Army had chewed the sugarcane, all that was left was the dregs, expecting to extract sugarcane juice from these chewed remnants was unrealistic.
At first, he thought it was simple, believing that after taking office, he could recruit troops and buy horses.
Laughable, all the troops and horses had been recruited, and there were no horses left.
That left no choice but to pick up these dregs and chew them over again.
“I had Gao Shan assign a small team; you take them and train them a bit.”
After hesitating for a long time, Qin Xiangdong finally said to Wang Yunxiao, “I will explain the dangers of dealing with special affairs to them, and even if there are sacrifices, you won’t be held responsible.”
“That works!”
Wang Yunxiao nodded, herding one sheep is the same as herding two.
As long as you don’t bring up those utterly impractical requests, any other conditions can be negotiated.
“Plus, the suggestion you just made was good, I’ll personally go to the Church to request people.
As for the rest of them…”
Qin Xiangdong glanced at the document in his hand, “I know, investigating these usually well-hidden secret organizations isn’t easy, ordinary people can’t even touch their circle.
However, the higher-ups have also given directives, they will create an opportunity in the coming period to lure these demons and monsters out.
At that time, you can keep an eye on one or two of them, and while their attention is diverted, you can probe their details.”
“Create an opportunity?”
Wang Yunxiao was puzzled, “What kind of opportunity could interest these secret organizations that seem connected by neither roots nor branches?”
Qin Xiangdong smiled, lowering his voice, “I heard that a batch of divine weapons will appear soon.”
What is that?
Divine weapons?
And in batches?
Is it the Heavenly Slaying Dragon Sword, or the Heavenly Crystal Tiger Amber?
It couldn’t possibly be a magical transformation stick from some fairytale, could it?
Don’t tell, really, don’t tell.
Listening to Qin Xiangdong, even knowing it was a trap, Wang Yunxiao felt a bit tempted.
“Is there any specific information about these divine weapons?”
“Yes!”
Qin Xiangdong nodded, “In the past, the President led an expedition overseas, personally slaying three ancient gods and leaving their remains in Tianmen, respectively assigned to the Machinery Bureau, the Structure Factory, and the workshop of Qianjin Church to forge divine weapons.
Now, these three divine artifacts have been completed.
It is said that these artifacts contain the essence of heaven and earth, the origin of divine demons, and possessing any one of them could grant one the power of divine demons, instantly making them unbeatable and capable of ascending to the heavens…”
“Isn’t that a bit exaggerated?”
Listening made Wang Yunxiao’s teeth ache, wondering who wrote such an overdramatic copy.
“It’s not an exaggeration; it’s the truth.”
Qin Xiangdong explained without changing his expression, “Besides these three divine artifacts, the same batch also includes nine replicas, also referred to as Quasi-Divine Artifacts.
Although they can’t reach the level of divine artifacts, they still possess quite terrifying power.
As the place of origin, Tianmen can retain three of these, to be given to the three major bureaus as treasures.
You will soon see the power of one of these Quasi-Divine Artifacts.”