Light Fortress-Chapter 65 - 63rd Sleep Talker
65: 63rd Chapter: Sleep Talker
65: 63rd Chapter: Sleep Talker
“Thud.”
Mr.
Cui Zhongcheng gently tapped on the table.
Gu Shen’s expression was solemn, his attention highly focused.
This was his first mission…
Due to the A-009 incident, Gu Shen viewed the forthcoming task from the Judgement Institute with great importance.
He imagined that carrying out missions was likely a high-stakes operation where one could easily lose one’s life.
Leaving Qing River, was he heading to some extremely dangerous place?
The Grand Judge and the teachers were present; surely it wouldn’t just be tagging along that simply…
He held his breath, ready to wait for the task briefing.
“There’s something you need to know—your file is currently under lock, and the review team’s report is responsible only to one person, namely, Councilor Zhao Xilai,” Mr.
Cui Zhongcheng said slowly.
“You can understand it this way: aside from a very few high-ranking officials from the East Continent and those who have seen your file during the special pardon event, the name Gu Shen is not widely known.
And for this mission, your itinerary…
I’ve informed only a very select few.”
Gu Shen’s expression grew even more solemn.
This mission was that important?
Even his file had been hidden.
“The location of the mission is 18 Lipu Street.”
Mr.
Cui Zhongcheng carried a palm-sized paper notebook, a rarity in an age dominated by information technology where everyone was accustomed to using computers.
18 Lipu Street, sounded like a residential area?
Was there something like a sealed object or an out-of-control being concealed there?
Gu Shen narrowed his eyes.
He noticed that Mr.
Cui’s notebook was both brand-new and old; the newness was because it was relatively thin and only one-third used, while the old age was evident from the yellowing pages and the worn portion that had been flipped through many times…
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Cui Zhongcheng was accustomed to using paper pages for recording and reminiscing, then given the enormous volume of official business the councilor’s assistant had to deal with daily, such notebooks would likely be replaced weekly?
To avoid trouble, he might have bought a box, or perhaps more.
Every time he went out, he would carry one or two notebooks.
The notebook had photos and some documents attached; the handwriting was as neat as the man himself.
Cui flipped to the first page, where there was a photo pasted.
“This is…?”
Seeing the photo, Gu Shen was somewhat flabbergasted.
The photo of 19 Lipu Street was set amidst the hustle of shops in the bustling Dadu District, taken during daylight when the people were plentiful and the tide surged high, yet the entrance was narrow, looking like an internet café corridor that had been out of business for a long time, with only a placard hanging above it.
It bore three characters: “Sleep Talker.”
“Psychological clinic, counseling room, either term works,” Mr.
Cui Zhongcheng turned the notebook towards Gu Shen, and elaborated.
“The Sleep Talker Counseling Room at 19 Lipu Street just registered half a year ago, the name might sound odd, but no worries, it has already obtained a qualification certificate issued by the Hypnotist Association, equipped with a complete business license…
This will be your workplace for the next three to six months.”
“My task is…
psychological counseling, hypnosis…”
Gu Shen’s head buzzed, momentarily at a loss for words, “Could it be…
working a job?”
His mind was in disarray.
All of this was completely different from what he had imagined, even downright contrary…
Having scored an “S-grade” in the review team’s nightmare test, he had expected the Judgement Institute to assign him a very severe task.
Looking at the ferocious setup of the heavy helicopter, it was easy to feel a cold, icy-lake-like sense, and he might very well be taken to a frozen wilderness where colossal Transcendent beasts dwelled, suppressing a highly dangerous sealed entity in the great snow mountains.
A slip could mean the loss of his life.
The scenes he envisioned were probably like Nan Jin cutting through a carriage with a swipe of her sword or Senior Sister Luo shattering a training ground mirror with a flick of her finger—those kinds of miraculous scenarios.
In essence, flying and diving around, all sorts of world-saving.
But in the end…
His task turned out to be that of a working stiff.
“You should be aware that our assessment of your abilities is not complete.”
Judge Tang said indifferently, “Your abilities have yet to be fully demonstrated, and we’ve only grasped a part of your special traits…
Although classified as S-rank, your combat capability is not strong, and at present, you are not apt for overly severe missions.”
“Yes…
I agree,”
Gu Shen sighed, lowering his head with a bitter smile.
The Grand Judge had been utterly unreserved in his remarks.
Actually…
this mission suited him quite well.
He muttered quietly, “So, this mission doesn’t look complicated…
was such a grand display really necessary?”
Grand Judge, councilor’s assistant, Grand Judge of the Judgement Institute…
one frightening title after another…
“The reason for being on the same flight is simple; we just happened to be on the same path.”
Zhou Jiren patted Gu Shen on the back in a comforting manner, noticing the young fellow feeling quite heartbroken.
“In fact, this mission is not as simple as you imagine.”
Cui Zhongcheng said calmly, “Although the review team rates you highly, both of them believe that you still need time to digest and explore.
This mission is theirs to procure for you.
It looks simple, right?
Psychological consultation, hypnosis, part-time job…
you can interpret it however you want, but you better understand it as…
A test from the Judgement Institute for you.”
If it’s an examination,
then the nature changes.”
Gu Shen’s expression turned solemn as he readjusted his spirit, then caught a hint of a smile in the old teacher’s eyes.
This is truly an Old Fox, having made arrangements before reaching Da Teng…
Had this mission been arranged out of fear that he would encounter danger?
Seeing that look, Gu Shen felt that things weren’t so simple.
But the timing of this mission was perfect.
Chu Ling would be disconnecting for a while, and his only reliance was the Truth Ruler, a sealed item not to be used lightly.
The clerical job at the Sleep Talk Consultation Room was perfect for him.
From what he understood, it should be a psychological consultation service open to the public?
He could use his spiritual power, continuously honed by Awakening, to prove his worth.
Then, as expected…
he would have plenty of time to connect to the deep water area and explore the Extraordinary Power of Chi Huo on his own.
Suddenly, Cui Zhongcheng added, “Furthermore, you should be especially thankful to Tang Qingquan.
Without him, this mission wouldn’t exist.”
Gu Shen was stunned.
“Because I sponsored the shop with my funds.”
The Grand Judge took a sip of coffee, contentedly admiring the clouds outside the window, “Don’t misunderstand, this has nothing to do with you.
I have a student who has been studying the connection between dreams and the material world…
She came to Da Du half a year ago, and it so happened that I had some properties on Lipu Street, which I lent to her for her research.”
Happened to have…
some properties?
One could guess that the Grand Judge was wealthy, but not to this extent!
Gu Shen scratched his head, “So the consultation room on the surface provides psychological counseling, but actually studies the dreams of its clients?”
“Exactly,” Cui Zhongcheng adjusted his glasses, “The review team believes that you have an extraordinary talent in the spiritual field, and this could also be beneficial for you…
For the specifics, you can ask the person in charge once you’ve landed.
Oh, and the identity we’ve assigned to you is a young intern who’s new to Da Du; no one knows your file, so don’t let it slip.”
“…”
Gu Shen nodded silently, indicating that he had understood the content of the mission.
He didn’t say anything more, only his inner doubts slowly took root.
Hiding an S-rank profile, just to let himself be an intern?
The teacher’s look and Cui Zhongcheng’s character made Gu Shen vaguely feel…
that the situation couldn’t be as simple as it seemed; this seemingly easy mission was definitely hiding a deeper intent.
