Qin Yang looked at the old man in front of him. No wonder he'd been investigated so thoroughly—it seemed they wanted him to join this Special Security Department.

Some of the country's special departments have very strict scrutiny protocols, sometimes even investigating three generations of ancestry. Naturally, for those looking to join, they are reviewed again and again.

The Special Security Department is quite an important secret division within the Huaxia Government, with even more stringent checks on potential entrants. So, it's no surprise that this old man knew about every little detail of Qin Yang's life.

"What's up? So happy to hear the news that you're speechless?"

Seeing Qin Yang silent, Old Qiao beamed with a grin, chuckling happily.

This kid, even though much more mature than his peers, is still a 17 or 18-year-old lad. The thought of joining such a confidential department of the country must make him incredibly happy inside.

Far from being speechless with joy, Qin Yang was a bit at a loss for words.

"I'm not interested at all."

Qin Yang looked at the self-satisfied old man with a teasing smile and said directly.

With his personality, he wouldn't join some department just to add restraints to himself. Why would he go out of his way to work for others?

When Qin Yang's cultivation reaches a certain level, even Earth won't be able to hold him back since it's just a small world of low-level technological civilization. Sooner or later, he intends to shatter the void and explore outer spaces or try to return to the Immortal Yuan Continent to pursue Immortal Cultivation, achieving supreme Divine Techniques—this is his true goal.

"What did you say?"

Old Qiao was momentarily stunned, eyes widening as he looked at Qin Yang.

"Old man, are you hard of hearing?"

Qin Yang rolled his eyes at Old Qiao, getting tired of repeating himself.

Upon hearing that Qin Yang wasn't at all interested in the Special Security Department, Thunder God and Jiang Huo'Er, standing nearby, also looked a bit displeased.

They had always been proud of being part of the Special Security Department. After all, anyone selected for the Special Security Department is a top-notch expert, one in a million. Across all of Huaxia, the department holds a uniquely prestigious position, able to demand cooperation from any city's official forces.

"Do you know how hard it is to join the Special Security Department? So many people want to join but never get the chance."

Jiang Huo'Er bit her silver teeth, speaking angrily.

"What does it have to do with me if many people want to join? I'm just not interested."

Qin Yang glanced at Jiang Huo'Er indifferently and said.

"You..."

Jiang Huo'Er's chest heaved as she gritted her teeth, glaring at Qin Yang. For a moment, she couldn't find words to refute; this infuriating guy was always opposing her.

"Don't you know about our Special Security Department? It is Huaxia's most special secret division, filled with elite among elites, responsible for apprehending offending Ancient Martial Artists in the Mortal Realm and executing highly confidential tasks. Being part of it is extremely honorable."

Thunder God said gravely.

Apart from some hermit-like old monsters who are indifferent to the outside world, very few people would refuse the offer to join the Special Security Department.

"Oh, now I know. Still, I'm not interested."

Qin Yang glanced lazy-eyed at Thunder God.

Thunder God was taken aback, as persuasion wasn't his strong suit.

"With all your skills, how can you be so lacking in responsibility?"

Jiang Huo'Er fumed.

This guy, being able to defeat Japan's human-level ninja, was already qualified to join their Special Security Department, but he stubbornly refused without even considering it.

"Heh, so, if I work for you guys when I'm idle, that's having responsibility?"

Qin Yang shrugged slightly, chuckling lightly.

Old Qiao looked at Qin Yang, his aged eyes flashing with a sharp light, and then a smile crept at the corner of his mouth.

"You're the type who won't budge without seeing the rabbit. Don't worry, our department would never let its members work for nothing."

Old Qiao said with a cheerful demeanor, folding his hands behind his back.

"Oh? You've got good stuff? Let's hear it."

Qin Yang's brows raised as he looked at Old Qiao.

"Heh heh, old man knows you guys are in pursuit of power, so cultivation resources are what you value most, right?"

Old Qiao chuckled, a look of cunning mastery over Qin Yang's weaknesses.

"Exactly."

Qin Yang nodded once.

"That's it, my Special Security Department's secret treasury is packed with decades' worth of amazing finds."

Old Qiao grinned cunningly, sitting down with pride, staring at Qin Yang.

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Yang's eyes lit up.

The Huaxia Government's power is not to be underestimated. With a huge staff and decades of searching, that secret treasury must hold some treasures. However, whether they are enough to make Qin Yang join the Special Security Department, only seeing firsthand could tell.

"Various Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, Spirit Medicine, minerals, weapons, and so on; these rare items can only be obtained by joining the Special Security Department."

Old Qiao said, squinting with a smile.

"Old man, you mean if I join the Special Security Department, I can get some treasures from this secret treasury?"

Qin Yang thought for a moment and asked. If the old man indeed had some exceptionally rare treasures, joining wouldn't be out of the question.

"Heh heh, joining the Special Security Department, you can only get rewards after completing tasks."

Old Qiao chuckled, seemingly confident that he had Qin Yang in the bag.

As vast and resource-rich as Huaxia is, it naturally harbors many rare items. However, much of what the government has collected is ultimately used on its own people. For instance, after completing a mission, Thunder God could select a treasure or two from the secret treasury as a reward, with permission.

"But, I'll make an exception for you. If you join the Special Security Department, I can let you pick one or two items first."

Old Qiao squinted at Qin Yang, offering an irresistible temptation.

Upon hearing Old Qiao, a smile played at the corners of Jiang Huo'Er's mouth. The right to select a couple of treasures is given to every member who joins the Special Security Department; it's a rule. Old Qiao was merely banking on Qin Yang not knowing this. She, of course, did not expose the ruse.

Seeing Old Qiao's sly demeanor, Qin Yang wasn't about to be led by the nose.

"Old man, let's get this straight: I'm not impressed by ordinary treasures. If there's nothing suitable for me, then joining the Special Security Department is off the table."

Qin Yang thought for a moment and said.

"Heh, the things in my secret treasury have tempted plenty of old monsters, let alone a young lad like you."

Old Qiao said smugly.

He certainly wasn't worried that Qin Yang wouldn't be impressed. The secret treasury housed items accumulated over decades, and nothing below standard was admitted into the treasury.

"If you agree, we can set off right away."

Old Qiao said with a smile.

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