Xu Mo descended the stairs and saw several figures wearing sunglasses standing there waiting.
As Xu Mo appeared, the person at the front removed his sunglasses. It was a middle-aged man who stepped forward and extended his hand toward Xu Mo, saying, "Yang Lan, head of the Divine Sword Bureau’s External Relations Division."
"Xu Mo." Xu Mo extended his hand and shook the other’s hand.
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"I watched the Transcendents’ Competition on-site—it was very exciting. You must be aware of my purpose here, so I’ll get straight to the point. Are you interested in joining the Divine Sword Bureau?" Yang Lan asked Xu Mo.
Compared to the President’s Mansion, the Divine Sword Bureau indeed seemed to be much more sincere, extending a personal invitation.
However, both were different institutions with naturally different styles of operation.
Their personal approach indicated that the Divine Sword Bureau highly valued talent.
"Actually, I’m not that familiar with the Divine Sword Bureau. Today is the first time I’ve heard of it." Xu Mo said somewhat embarrassedly.
Yang Lan: "......"
Was there actually someone who didn’t know about the Divine Sword Bureau?
This guy.
"The Divine Sword Bureau was an organization conceived hundreds of years ago when Byron Star faced calamity. At that time, a group of top-notch individuals emerged on Byron Star, saved the planet, established the Federation, and steered Byron Star onto a formal path. Among them, some entered politics, joining the Federation Government, while a few others established the Divine Sword Bureau with the goal of nurturing Byron Star’s top Transcendents."
Yang Lan continued, "Byron Star’s top-notch Extraordinary Academy invites some of the most talented graduates to join the Divine Sword Bureau."
The Divine Sword Bureau is Byron Star’s strongest Extraordinary Agency, akin to an evolved version of the Extraordinary Academy, but the Divine Sword Bureau also possesses other functions.
Stark Hao once suggested that Mayor Liu Feng of Chuanxing City is supported by the Divine Sword Bureau, indicating that the Divine Sword Bureau also delves into politics, influencing the political scene.
This was quite normal. Listening to Yang Lan, the Divine Sword Bureau was founded by the first-generation heroes of Byron Star. Some went into the Federation Government, while others established the Divine Sword Bureau. How could they possibly be completely separated?
However, Xu Mo had no way of knowing what the exact relationship between the two was now.
"The Divine Sword Bureau has the best resources, whether it be weapons, combat skills, or training methods, aimed at cultivating top-level Transcendents." Yang Lan kept speaking. "Do you have any other questions?"
"If I join the Divine Sword Bureau, what kind of work would I need to do?" Xu Mo asked.
Hearing Xu Mo’s words, how could Yang Lan not understand? This kid was very shrewd.
"Just a moment." Yang Lan picked up his Communicator and dialed a number—it was a video call.
As the Communicator connected, Yang Lan said, "Mr. Tantai, you talk to him."
Handing over the Communicator to Xu Mo, the familiar face appeared on-screen.
"Uh..." Xu Mo showed a peculiar expression. Fatty Sun said the teacher had been taken away by a mysterious person and he couldn’t get in touch with him either. They had been wondering where the teacher could have gone, and since there were no signs of a struggle, it seemed to be a voluntary act, so Xu Mo hadn’t worried too much.
He didn’t expect the teacher to go to the Divine Sword Bureau.
"Teacher." Xu Mo called out. "Why couldn’t I reach you on your communicator?"
"When I first arrived, I was recovering and went into seclusion for a while. Only recently have I felt better, and then I heard about your news," Elder Tantai said with a smile. "Yang Lan went to invite you."
"So it seems I don’t have a choice," Xu Mo shrugged, as Elder Tantai chuckled and said, "It’s up to you. Yang Lan won’t force you."
"Okay." Xu Mo was relieved to see his teacher’s spirit seemed much better than before. After the incident in Steel Dome City, the teacher had used a lot of energy and appeared very aged, but he now seemed much improved.
It looked like the Divine Sword Bureau had treated the teacher well.
After returning the Communicator to Yang Lan and disconnecting, Yang Lan said to Xu Mo, "Aside from inviting you, we will also go to the Royal Academy to invite Zero. She will be heading there too."
"???"
Xu Mo looked at Yang Lan’s smile. This guy, had he thought everything through?
Why did it feel like he was being set up?
Teacher, Zero, how could he refuse???
"Fine," Xu Mo said.
"Welcome," Yang Lan extended his hand with a smile, and as Xu Mo shook hands with him, he weakly asked, "Is there a salary?"
The Divine Sword Bureau should be quite wealthy, right?
"..." Yang Lan looked at him in astonishment, and seeing his expression, Xu Mo continued, "Just kidding."
"This kid..." Yang Lan chuckled and said, "Then get ready today, and tomorrow I’ll take you to report in."
"Is it far?" Xu Mo asked.
"Not far, it’s in the Capital. But you’re not planning to come back as soon as you report in, are you?" Yang Lan said.
"True." Xu Mo nodded.
"See you tomorrow," Yang Lan said, and the group left. They did not use a Flying Device but instead walked away, heading straight to the Royal Academy.
The storefront Royal Academy.
Yang Lan and his group appeared before Zero, with Yang Lan extending his hand and saying, "Divine Sword Bureau, Yang Lan."
Zero looked at the strangers who appeared before her and, without acknowledging them, walked away.
The Divine Sword Bureau?
Never heard of it.
Yang Lan blinked. Were they all so full of character??
"Xu Mo," Yang Lan called out. Zero stopped in her tracks, turned her head, and glared at Yang Lan with a hostile look, as if ready for a fight.
"We mean no harm," Yang Lan reassured upon seeing Zero’s stare, and he explained once more what the Divine Sword Bureau was.
After listening, it seemed to Zero that it had nothing to do with Xu Mo, and she turned around and walked away again.
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