Chapter 245: Eating Soft Rice Again
After the Scorpion-Lion agreed to let the people outside enter, the two Security Bureau Special Operations Personnel who had appeared at Qinghui Scientific Research University a few days ago showed up before Zhou Ming with scrutinizing gazes.
Both were elites of the Security Bureau, and both had advanced to Professional Beast Tamers, though their strength was only at Entry-level Professional Rank.
However, with their long experience walking the line between life and death, they could still sense the danger emanating from Zhou Ming. It felt as if a giant python were staring at them.
The two silently exchanged a glance before speaking.
“You are Mr. Zhou Ming?”
“I already know your purpose. I’ve replied to Lei Yuan’s message. Sorry to have you make this trip for nothing.”
Facing the two unfamiliar Security Bureau Special Operations Personnel, Zhou Ming’s attitude was nothing like how he treated the Scorpion-Lion. He briefly explained the situation, intending to send them away.
After hearing Zhou Ming’s reply, the bearded man immediately shifted his gaze to the Scorpion-Lion.
Understanding the meaning behind that look, the Scorpion-Lion nodded at once to confirm Zhou Ming’s identity.
“Since Mr. Zhou Ming is safe and sound, we won’t disturb you further. However, please accept the item Academician Lei Yuan asked us to deliver.”
The bearded man took the briefcase from his companion and placed it on the wooden table in front of Zhou Ming, indicating that it had been sent by Lei Yuan.
“Thank you for the trouble.”
Only then did Zhou Ming’s attitude soften slightly.
“This is our duty. Now that the item has been delivered, we’ll take our leave.”
True to his military background, the bearded man left immediately after completing the task.
Outside the luxurious suite, the woman who had remained silent the entire time revealed a look of amazement.
“I didn’t expect Academician Lei Yuan’s boyfriend to be a High-level Professional Beast Tamer. That’s way too different from the intelligence we had.”
When Zhou Ming left Qinghui Scientific Research University back then, he had only been an Apprentice Beast Tamer. In just five years, he had advanced to High-level Professional Rank. Even among the prodigies of Blue Star Academy, few could compare to such speed.
“It seems those forces’ plans are going to fall through.”
Though she was a Special Operations agent of the Security Bureau, the high-ponytailed woman could not suppress her innate curiosity and gossip when it came to matters around Lei Yuan.
“That’s not something we should be discussing.”
The bearded leader interrupted her.
Although they were Special Operations Personnel of the Security Bureau and had been cultivated by the Bureau, advancing to Professional Beast Tamers in their thirties—
Once entangled in disputes among the upper echelons, their fate would be no different from ordinary people.
In fact, the Zhou Ming they had just met gave the bearded man a strong sense of danger. That faint scent of blood hidden deep within Zhou Ming’s body was something he had rarely encountered.
That was precisely why he chose to leave immediately after completing the mission.
Hearing her captain’s words, the woman understood his meaning and fell silent.
After the two departed, the Scorpion-Lion curiously looked toward the item Lei Yuan had sent.
“Let’s see what your girlfriend sent.”
At this moment, the Scorpion-Lion had completely shed his previous aloof demeanor.
It was just like during Zhou Ming’s college days in his previous life—whenever a roommate received a gift from his girlfriend, everyone else would gather around with curiosity, eager to see what it was.
Zhou Ming glanced at him without saying much. He first opened the briefcase slightly to check that there were no private items inside, then fully lifted the lid.
Inside the briefcase were several scrolls, a research document on the principles of Class Advancement Rituals, and a note.
The note contained a message from Lei Yuan.
“Brother Zhou, last time I saw your message, you needed materials on Class Advancement Rituals, so I secured the Class Advancement Ritual materials for the three mainstream systems for you. Except for Legendary Saint, both Official Rank and Transcendent Master Class Advancement materials are included.”
“Do you feel that my promise back then was effective? But these Class Inheritances can only be used three times, so remember not to waste them.”
“Miss you.”
At the end of the message, she left a cute smiling face.
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After reading Lei Yuan’s message, Zhou Ming recalled what she had once said.
“I’m not afraid of you using me. As long as I have the ability, you can use me for a lifetime.”
The Scorpion-Lion’s voice interrupted his recollection.
“It seems your girlfriend treats you quite well.”
Although he did not know exactly what Lei Yuan had sent, anything recorded on spiritual scrolls was certainly not ordinary.
For the heir of the Duanmu Family, the Scorpion-Lion surprisingly revealed a trace of envy.
“Now that you’ve seen it, tell me your other purpose for coming to Qinghui Base.”
Zhou Ming ignored the Scorpion-Lion’s teasing. After putting away the briefcase, he directly asked about the true reason for his visit.
After all, if it were merely to assist the Security Bureau Special Operations Personnel in finding him, Zhou Ming did not believe the Scorpion-Lion would personally make the trip.
The Scorpion-Lion was not surprised that Zhou Ming had guessed he had another objective.
In his eyes, although Ten Thousand Snakes liked to spin lies, his intelligence was quite sharp.
“There are two purposes.”
“First, the Sapphire Fish. Now that you’ve advanced to High-level Professional Rank, the Sapphire Fish can no longer fully display its effects in your hands. So I want to purchase all the remaining Sapphire Fish you have.”
“Second, I want you to help kill someone.”
When Zhou Ming heard the second purpose, he felt speechless. Was he naturally suited to be an assassin?
Back in Qinshan Base, when he had still been an Apprentice Beast Tamer, he had already taken assassination missions—helping Brother Snake deal with his cheating wife and the brother who had betrayed him.
“There are roughly three hundred Sapphire Fish left. I can give you two hundred. After all, my subordinates still need to use them.”
Over the past few years, Zhou Ming had consumed quite a few Sapphire Fish. However, they had continued laying eggs, so the Sapphire Fish in the Underground Lake had not gone extinct—though their numbers had already been reduced by more than half.
“As for hiring me to kill someone—given the strength of your Duanmu Family, do you still need an unknown figure like me to make a move?”
The Scorpion-Lion did not object to the Sapphire Fish deal. Taking a habitual sip of the red wine in his hand, he slowly explained the reason for seeking Zhou Ming’s help.
This matter involved a Dimensional Rift—more precisely, Tam World.
Since the appearance of Dimensional Rifts on Blue Star and the discovery of Tam World’s existence, there had naturally been those who wished to enter Tam World through them.
Especially after learning that Tam World would eventually devour Blue Star, some long-established forces had considered entering Tam World in advance via Dimensional Rifts to avoid disaster.
Alternatively, they could use the Dimensional Rifts to obtain even more precious resources from Tam World. After all, numerous Small Dimensional Rifts existed, and not all had been occupied by the Foreign Races.
As for the War Knight who had founded the Duanmu Family, he had naturally made such plans. Over the past three hundred years, the Duanmu Family had established a foundation in Tam World.
This time, the mission location the Scorpion-Lion mentioned was in Tam World, where the Foreign Races resided.
As for why Zhou Ming’s assistance was needed, the Scorpion-Lion began explaining the reasons behind it.