Otherworldly Affairs Office-Chapter 731: Lin Junzhao’s Conditions (Subscription Requested)

Under the constant scrutiny of Pei Yan's puzzled gaze, Bai Ze remained seated, calmly sipping tea. Seeing this, Pei Yan hesitated before responding, saying, "This matter is of great importance, we need to discuss it thoroughly before giving you an answer."

Bai Ze nodded and gestured for them to proceed, and Pei Yan nodded to Gu Shenghui. Several senior members of the Investigation Department rose and went to a corner of the room to discuss.

"Gu Chu, what do you think this kid is suggesting?" Pei Yan, unable to decide, asked in confusion.

"It's a 'something for nothing' deal," Mei Simiao paused after speaking, then shook his head to deny himself, "That's not the right term. They are also putting in some serious capital—over a dozen Origin Seeds and Law Fragments, plus a Divine Artifact. Who wouldn't be tempted by that? Each plane offers equivalent rewards, and not to mention team competitions, just the first place in the individual match can gain five Divine Artifacts from five different planes. This is quite the high-stakes gamble."

Even the steady Elder Lin couldn't help but be tempted by the proposal and nodded, saying, "It's not entirely inexplicable that they are doing this. Despite their infiltration of the four major planes, they are absolute enemies of the Masters of Origin in those planes. This means they can't obtain the corresponding Origin Seeds and Fragments from these Origin Entities. This is why they've resorted to unorthodox means, cultivating people like Li Songtao and Suhabaru. I suspect that the issue lies with Pei Yan."

"Me?" Pei Yan pointed to himself, amused and speechless, questioning what this had to do with him.

Looking at Pei Yan meaningfully, Elder Lin said, "Yes, you, or rather the group of you who are Children of Origin, are just too dazzling. Take Suhabaru for example, with his abilities and based on my old experience, who aside from Pei Yan here can say they could decisively defeat him in under five minutes? Forget five minutes, who can confidently say they can overpower him?"

This statement led to silence all around. After a long pause, Gu Shenghui sighed with furrowed brows, "If I had known his background in advance and went all out, I might be able to manage. Old Dong, Old Mei..."

"Old Gu, don't try to save face for us. We can't defeat that monster. Ah, it's like the Yangtze River's waves pushing each other forward; the old waves die on the beach. I thought by converting Origin and advancing to the eighth grade of awakening, I could dominate. But look at Pei Yan and then at this divine desire, it's truly indescribable." Dong Shigang, once the chief instructor of the brigade, interrupted Gu Shenghui with a sigh.

"Indeed, but such a formidable enemy was toyed with by three guys a level lower than him. While the top tier of force in any plane can still crush Pei Yan, the growth potential of the Children of Origin is astonishing. Once they go further, even reaching their peak, who, other than the Origin Entities themselves, can restrain them? Such power, who wouldn't desire it?" Elder Lin glanced around and said leisurely, "So they're willing to take risks with this gamble-like proposal to obtain seeds and fragments from other planes and cultivate their own Children of Origin."

"Hmm, but they are quite confident. They must be sure of securing placements in the competition, otherwise, wouldn't it be like a basket holding water, making clothes for others in vain?" Listening to the senior members' discussion, Pei Yan murmured while rubbing his chin, "Moreover, we can't even participate under these conditions. Where does the Investigation Department get a Divine Artifact or a pseudo-Divine Artifact? I do intend to risk everything to snag first place, but what do we have to give them if we don't get it?"

"This brings us back to whether we are participating or not, but ultimately this question still lands on you." Elder Lin smiled, looking at Pei Yan.

"Ask me?"

"Yes, ask you. If we are to follow Bai Ze's conditions, we have to provide nearly twenty Origin Seeds and Fragments. While we might earn back a portion of the costs if we place, the other two slots still require rewards—at the very least a dozen. Can the entity inside you handle that amount?"

"Oh, right!" Pei Yan slapped his forehead. Being in the situation, he was only thinking about taking advantage from others and forgot that he had to offer something first. Realizing this, he stopped talking and communicated with Lin Junzhao inside him.

After a while, Pei Yan raised his head and awkwardly looked at Elder Lin and Gu Shenghui, saying embarrassedly, "She isn't unwilling to agree, but she has conditions and asked me to inquire with you all."

"As expected, you can relay them freely."

"The first condition is that from now on, the Investigation Department must officially regard her as the master," Pei Yan said as he observed everyone's expressions. Seeing that they looked troubled, he quickly added, "In name only, in name only. She won't interfere with any of the Investigation Department's affairs or do anything against the laws of this world. However, the Investigation Department must grant her freedom of action and allow her some special privileges at certain times, providing financial support. Of course, this is all on the basis of not violating the laws as previously stated. She also promises not to demand anything that would bankrupt the Investigation Department, and under these conditions, she will undertake the duty of a protector. While favoring the Investigation Department's agents, she will also assist when the Department is attacked."

"Agreed." Without consulting with others, Gu Shenghui nodded and immediately agreed to this request. He then took Pei Yan aside and whispered, "Regarding this financial support, we can discuss it further after things settle down. It's best to determine a specific figure, like a monthly cap, so we can report upwards. I know you must have argued with her to reach this, but I still hope you can talk to her more. You know sometimes a rule is just a rule, we..."

"I understand, I understand! I'll handle these matters." Having been in the Department for a while, Pei Yan understood the implications and nodded in agreement.

Gu Shenghui then breathed a satisfied sigh of relief and gestured for Pei Yan to continue, listening as Pei Yan resumed, "The second condition is that if we really obtain Origin Fragments and train new Children of Origin, these people must become her disciples, to be personally taught and directed by her. She will not stop them from working for the Investigation Department, but if the day comes when she needs these people to act, you must not obstruct them! She promises not to make them do anything against the laws of this world, but if she commands them to do anything in another plane, the Investigation Department will have no right to intervene." 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

"This?" The second condition rendered everyone speechless once again. In the current world that cherishes freedom, even the Investigation Department can't unconditionally require its agents to obey orders. How could they agree to this on behalf of the other party?