But in the next instant.
He dismissed the idea from his mind.
It was too absurd!
Griffin thought that possibility was almost zero.
However, when he combined what Sexton said with the information from the Olan spy group, he felt more and more that Lin Beichen was suspicious.
At least he was definitely not as simple as he appeared to be!
There was definitely something odd here!
Griffin already had an idea in mind, so he said to Sexton, "I’ll report your troubles to the minister. Once I receive instructions and measures are implemented, I’ll sync up with you. Meanwhile, I need you to do something for me."
"What is it?"
"Send a few people to probe Lin Beichen’s background."
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Sexton could understand why Griffin wanted him to send people. After all, if Griffin sent his own men and they were caught by Great Xia, it would turn into a national dispute.
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The impact would be tremendous!
But...
Sexton didn’t quite understand why they were sending people to investigate someone who seemed irrelevant.
Could it be...
Sexton thought of a possibility: "Do you suspect that he’s the reason for the organization’s current problems, just because of this one person?"
"That’s right."
Griffin didn’t hold back and explained the situation with the Olan spy group.
After hearing it, Sexton had a similar thought.
"Alright, I understand."
Sexton immediately agreed but quickly thought of something: "However, the security bureau is watching me too closely. I can’t send many people, probably only two or three at most."
"A few people will do just fine."
Griffin didn’t mind, but he reminded, "As long as you ensure that once you find out about Lin Beichen’s background, you can report back to us."
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Great Xia, Imperial Capital University.
Lin Beichen had been sent back by the security bureau and was now heading towards the principal’s office.
The reason he was going to the principal’s office.
Was naturally to find the principal...
To request a leave.
Yes, he was asking for leave again!
After understanding more about his future path of cultivation from the security bureau, he was eager to start cultivating, but the concentration of Gold Element around the school was too sparse, making cultivation there rather ineffective.
On the way back, he thought about where the concentration of Gold Element might be higher.
After pondering for a long time...
He finally thought of a possibility—
The mine!
There were no mines in the Imperial Capital.
He did some research.
And finally found a mine in Changle City, Jishui Province near the Imperial Capital.
He decided to take a chance and see if the concentration of Gold Element there was really higher, just as he imagined.
"Knock knock knock—"
"Come in."
Hearing Principal Hao Jianhua’s voice, Lin Beichen pushed the door open and walked in.
Principal Hao Jianhua, who was working at his desk, looked up and found it was him, his expression instantly becoming strange. He subconsciously asked, "Lin Beichen, you just got back, and you’re here to ask for leave again?"
"Principal, you’re a genius!"
Feeling a bit embarrassed, Lin Beichen was about to praise Hao Jianhua.
But before he could say anything.
Hao Jianhua waved his hand, both amused and annoyed, and said, "Alright, I approve."
The security bureau had already notified him.
Could he really go against the state over something as trivial as a leave request?
"??"
Lin Beichen was a bit dumbfounded. He wasn’t expecting it to be this easy?
Before he could think more.
Hao Jianhua reminded, "Lin Beichen, in the future, just call me directly if you need a leave. There’s no need to come in person. I’ll approve it for you. But remember, you are a student of Imperial Capital University. Your actions, to some extent, represent this university. So always think twice before you act and ensure your safety, understand?"
"Understood, Principal."
Lin Beichen nodded earnestly, thanked him, and then left the principal’s office to head directly back to his dormitory.
His roommates hadn’t finished class yet.
The dormitory was still empty.
He didn’t wait for his roommates to return, took out the specialties he brought back, and put them on the table. Then he took out the small tent he had used before, packed it up a bit, and headed out to catch the bus to Changle City.
Halfway there, Lin Beichen’s phone suddenly rang.
"Ding dong—!"
He glanced at the screen. It was a message from their dorm group chat.
——[F4 Boy Group]——
Liang Dong: "@Lin Beichen, where did you run off to again? I saw that your tent is gone. Are you travelling again?"
Han Yuan: "[Photo of specialties] So many specialties, you’re the best, bro! Proud.JPG."
Lin Beichen responded in the group, "Enjoy the food and drinks, guys. I’m going to Changle City for a few days, don’t miss me too much."
Han Yuan: "???"
Han Yuan: "Seriously, you’re out again?"
Han Yuan: "You just got back and you’re leaving again?"
Han Yuan: "This is too much!"
Han Yuan: "Angry.JPG!"
The chat was filled with Han Yuan’s messages, revealing his "jealousy and bitterness" toward Lin Beichen.
Feeling bored, Lin Beichen began to banter with Han Yuan in the group chat.
Back and forth.
Time flew by quickly.
In what seemed like no time at all, he arrived at Changle City, grabbed a taxi, and headed straight to his destination—the mine.
"?!"
As soon as he arrived within the vicinity of the mine, Lin Beichen clearly felt the concentration of Gold Element in the area increase significantly, far surpassing the concentration at his school.
He had guessed correctly!
It was indeed the case!
His face was filled with excitement and exhilaration as he looked at the tent he had painstakingly brought along, thinking, "It wasn’t a mistake to bring it, it’s going to be useful!"