Lu Ning put down his teacup, got up, and walked towards the door.
Li Mu and the others glanced at it curiously before looking away.
After leaving the house, Lu Ning followed Colin to the captain's office.
The layout here is exactly the same as when Lin Xiao was here, except that there are some of Colin's things among the personal belongings, everything else is untouched.
Colin closed the office door and gestured for Lu Ning to sit down.
Lu Ning asked with some confusion, "Captain, what's the matter?"
Colin began, "I just received a call from Director Li, he was looking for you."
"Why did Director Li want to see me?"
"Director Li said it was a mission issued by the federal government, and he specifically asked you to participate."
"They specifically asked me to participate? What task?"
Colin said, "The problem is with Base City 121, which is not far from us. Some time ago, Base City 121 sent out several distress signals, and the Federation Headquarters dispatched several teams to investigate. However, these teams lost contact shortly after entering Base City 121. This time, the Federation Headquarters plans to form an elite team to investigate the situation, led by a high-ranking Awakened, with members who are all elite members from nearby base cities."
"Am I one of the members?"
Colin nodded, his expression somewhat worried, and said, "You're not just a member, you're also the vice-captain."
Lu Ning was somewhat surprised: "I'm the vice-captain? I'm only at the fourth rank."
Upon hearing this, Colin paused, his eyes widening as he stared at Lu Ning: "...What?! You're at Tier 4???"
Lu Ning nodded, his expression calm: "Yes, I just broke through a few days ago."
Colin was speechless. He said, "When you joined our department, I was at level four, and you were only at level one. I just broke through to level five a couple of days ago, and you're already at level four?! Is there no justice in this world?"
Lu Ning calmly replied, "Perhaps it's because I have better talent?"
Colin was speechless: "Is this a good question? You've only been in the bureau for less than a year, and you're already at the fourth level. If others knew, who knows how many awakened individuals might be directly stimulated into disease."
Lu Ning was a little skeptical: "It can't be that exaggerated, can it?"
"...People might only reach level two or three in their entire lives. If they heard that you reached level four in a year, do you think they would be devastated?"
Lu Ning thought for a moment and nodded slightly: "Alright then."
Lu Ning then asked, "I'm only at the fourth rank, why did you make me the vice-captain?"
Colin took a few deep breaths and finally managed to calm himself down.
He then thought for a moment and said, "It might be because you have the Crimson Sword. This soul weapon suits you well and allows you to unleash power beyond your own level. Or it could be because you are special. I asked Director Li about the specific reason, and he said he didn't know either."
Lu Ning nodded and didn't ask any more questions.
When do we depart?
"Director Li said that someone will come to pick you up in the next day or two, so please prepare accordingly."
"good."
The two returned to the activity room.
Li Mu asked with some curiosity, "Colin, what is it that you only called Lu Ning for? Why are you being so secretive?"
Colin glanced at Lu Ning, then realized that this couldn't be kept secret any longer, since Lu Ning was about to go on a mission.
He began, "It's like this..."
After hearing Colin's explanation, Li Mu and the others had the same first reaction as Lu Ning.
Wang Qiwen, who had just arrived at the activity room, was a little confused and asked, "Wait, why is Lu Ning, a third-level cultivator, the vice-captain of an elite team led by a seventh-level awakened person?"
Colin adjusted his glasses, a smile appearing on his face: "Lu Ning has already reached the fourth level."
Then Colin was pleased to see everyone freeze in shock.
We can't let him be the only one to suffer this kind of shock.
Seeing the expressions on other people's faces, Colin felt inexplicably much better.
…………
The elite team arrived even faster than Lu Ning had imagined.
The next day at noon, Colin told Lu Ning that Li Yihang wanted him to go to headquarters.
They said the elite team members had already arrived.
After being instructed by Colin and others, Lu Ning left the branch.
He drove the SUV that Colin had lent him, carrying his suitcase, and headed towards headquarters.
Lin Xiao had previously arranged a car for Lu Ning, but it was a low-chassis sedan.
Colin considered that leaving the base city would involve passing through the wilderness, and having an off-road vehicle would obviously be more convenient.
So Colin lent his SUV to Lu Ning.
The SUV stopped in the parking lot outside the headquarters. Lu Ning got out of the car and looked at the brand-new headquarters, remaining silent for a moment.
The last major battle here is still fresh in my mind.
Lu Ning stepped into the hall, and Yan Feng, who was playing with fire in the hall, walked over.
He had his hands in his pockets and seemed to be recovering well.
After arriving in front of Lu Ning, he said with a somewhat nonchalant smile, "That old bastard Li Yihang sent me to pick you up. Come on, I'll take you to his office. Those guys are already here."
Lu Ning nodded: "Mm."
The two entered the private elevator, where only Lu Ning and Yan Feng were inside.
After a moment of silence, Yan Feng spoke up: "Among the guys I saw, some seem a little unconvinced by you. Be careful later."
Lu Ning looked at Yan Feng with some confusion: "Why are you not convinced by me?"
Yan Feng rolled his eyes: "Didn't you hear what Colin said? This team is full of elites, the lowest level is fifth rank. How can others be convinced that you, a third rank, are the vice captain? I wouldn't be convinced either."
Lu Ning corrected, "I'm at level four."
Yanfeng: [?_??]
He grinned, his face twitching slightly: "...No, you're a monster, kid. How long has it been and you're already at the fourth level?"
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