Movie variety show soul travels between two worlds to become a rich man

Chapter 617 The End of the Universe is Compilation
Upon hearing Xie Lianhuan's words, Wu Xie's eyes widened in disbelief, staring at him as if he couldn't believe that such words could be uttered by the other party.

"Heh, you can choose not to redeem Hei Xiazi, but you must redeem Pan Zi, because if he exposes you, you'll be wanted nationwide. So, you have no choice," Gao Dongxu sneered, resorting to coercion against Xie Lianhuan for his shamelessness.

"Young Master Gao, you... I really can't produce that many divine artifacts," Xie Lianhuan said with a wry smile.

"It's alright. If you can't come up with the money, let Wu Sansheng figure it out. I'll release you whenever you send the goods over," Gao Dongxu said mockingly.

"Wu Xie, let's go out first. I think Xiao Hua must still have a lot to say to his adoptive father. Let's not get in the way here."

"Hmm." Wu Xie glanced at Xie Lianhuan with a complicated expression, then followed Gao Dongxu out of the tent.

Jie Lianhuan looked at Xiaohua with a wry smile, feeling awkward and guilty. Her eyes were filled with tears, and her face was full of grievance, doubt, and disappointment. He didn't know how to face her.

Gao Dongxu, who had stepped out of the tent, saw Wu Xie deep in thought and full of worries, and smiled.

The purpose of exposing Xie Lianhuan and Wu Sansheng's duo act ahead of time was to disrupt their plans, make them nervous, and accelerate the plot. The reason for not exposing Wu Sansheng's plan completely was to better control the overall situation later and prevent the plot from deviating too much.

Because Gao Dongxu also needs a more mature Wu Xie so that he can continue to pave the way for others.

"Wu Xie, I hope you can keep the matter of the Qinling Bronze Tree a secret and not mention it to anyone else." Gao Dongxu put his arm around Wu Xie's shoulder as he was deep in thought and said softly.

"Uh? Hmm—okay, don't worry, I'll keep it to myself." Wu Xie was taken aback at first, then looked up and met Gao Dongxu's gaze. Seeing the solemnity on Gao Dongxu's face, he immediately understood that Gao Dongxu was referring to the materialization ability of the Divine Tree, and nodded solemnly to assure him.

Gao Dongxu smiled, patted Wu Xie on the shoulder, and said in a low voice, "That thing is too evil. It's best not to let it appear in the world. If it's not used properly, it will cause chaos in the world."

"I understand." Wu Xie felt relieved. The other party really knew about the Divine Tree's abilities. He had more and more faith in and fear of Gao Dongxu, but at the same time, he also felt a sense of powerlessness.

"Young Master Gao, can you please stop plotting against me in the future? You can tell me what your plans are, and I promise to go through fire and water for you."

"Hehe, you're overthinking it. I really didn't scheme against you. It was just a coincidence every time," Gao Dongxu said with a laugh, patting Wu Xie's shoulder.

Wu Xie rolled his eyes, looking at him with a "you're kidding me" expression, and smiled wryly.

“I’m not lying to you. I told you before, this is your fate. Even if you don’t look for trouble, trouble will find you. You can’t stop it even if you want to,” Gao Dongxu said meaningfully.

Wu Xie frowned and remained silent, then suddenly looked at Gao Dongxu and said, "My so-called destiny was designed by my Third Uncle, wasn't it?"

"Hehe, it seems you've already realized it. However, your third uncle is probably grooming you. As for his purpose, perhaps only your third uncle and Xie Lianhuan know. But you've seen Xie Lianhuan's shameless and scoundrel-like appearance, so I believe he would never tell the truth even if you beat him to death."

"So, if you want to find out the truth, you can only ask your third uncle. And if you want to find your third uncle, you can only follow him around, act out the script he's set up, whether you like it or not," Gao Dongxu laughed.

"What if I refuse to follow his script?" Wu Xie said somewhat defiantly.

"Hehe, your third uncle knows you too well. You can't control your curiosity. Alright, don't be stubborn. You need to adjust your mindset. Since your third uncle wants to play, you should just play along. Maybe you can turn the tables and give him a big surprise. What do you say?" Gao Dongxu encouraged him with a smile.

Sure enough, Wu Xie's eyes lit up the next moment, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up, as if he could already see his third uncle's surprised and shocked expression.

“That’s right, I’m sure I’ll surprise him.”

"I believe you can do it." Gao Dongxu smiled, put his arm around Wu Xie's shoulder, and looked at him, saying, "However, your third uncle is cunning and has many people helping him. As for you, only Fatty can help you, and there's also the elusive Zhang Qiling. If you want to give your third uncle a big surprise, you'll need sufficient financial, human, and material resources... So, are you interested in joining my department?"

"Huh?!" Wu Xie stared wide-eyed at Gao Dongxu, looking utterly incredulous.

"Don't worry, I won't restrict or bind any of your actions. I'll provide you with all the help you need. Of course, most importantly, there's your identity. Right now, you're just a tomb raider, but if you join my department, you'll represent the organization, the country, and the side of justice."

Gao Dongxu smiled and lured Wu Xie away. That's right, he wanted to recruit Wu Xie, Fatty Wang.

"This..." Hearing Gao Dongxu's enticing offer, Wu Xie was tempted. He couldn't help but be tempted. As a recent graduate who hadn't even been out of school for a year, the allure of a government job was undeniable.

After all, the end of the universe is the fabrication.

"What kind of treatment?" Wu Xie asked Gao Dongxu.

"Nonsense, of course you'll have the benefits of a tenured civil servant. With that status, you won't have to feel guilty anymore, and you can go into tombs with a clear conscience."

"Besides, my department is a bit special. It doesn't restrict you from opening more shops, and you don't need to work in an office. You just clock in every day—it's very flexible," Gao Dongxu continued. "The benefits are so good, but what about obligations? What do I need to give up?" Wu Xie asked, frowning.

"Our duty is to report any discovered ancient tombs promptly, and to hand over any antiques we bring out after entering the tomb. Of course, the most important and core task is to discover any special or unusual entities found in ancient tombs, such as zombies or blood corpses. My department was established specifically for them," Gao Dongxu said.

Wu Xie suddenly realized and looked at Gao Dongxu, saying, "No wonder you were put in charge, Young Master Gao. This department is perfect for you; it's a perfect match for your expertise."

"Hey, don't even mention it. The reason I wanted to recruit you is because your destiny is what it is. With you, I won't have to worry about not finding a great tomb, and I won't have to spend all my time searching for great tombs all over the world."

"You, be the guide, and I'll lead the way to deal with all the demons and monsters. How about that?" Gao Dongxu stated his thoughts directly.

Wu Xie was both amused and exasperated. Now he understood that Gao Dongxu was still using him as a guinea pig.

"Will the consequences of my refusal be severe?"

Gao Dongxu smiled and nodded at Wu Xie, who was cautiously asking questions. "You're really smart. You're a tomb raider caught red-handed. Although we have a relationship, the law doesn't tolerate leniency. So, behave yourself and don't make things difficult for me."

Wu Xie looked at Gao Dongxu with a wry smile and said, "Young Master Gao, you'll be the one to play me to death sooner or later—"

"Don't say that. Once you join, you'll be my right-hand man. Why would I still scheme against you? I'd be too busy taking care of you. So, are you in or not?" Gao Dongxu patted Wu Xie's shoulder affectionately and smiled.

"Hehe, do I even have a choice?" Wu Xie said, both amused and exasperated.

“Of course we have no choice,” Gao Dongxu said with a smile.

"Hehe, then I guess I'll have to join." Wu Xie laughed, then his eyes darted around and he chuckled, "And Fatty, he'll definitely be happy to join too."

"Hehe, that's for sure." Gao Dongxu raised an eyebrow and laughed playfully, then looked at the fat guy who was chatting and eating barbecue and drinking around the campfire not far away and was talking to Jiang Zisuan. He called out, "Fatty, come here for a second."

"Coming—" When the fat man heard Gao Dongxu call him, he immediately got up and ran over with a meat skewer in one hand and a beer in the other.

. . . . . .

"puff--"

Upon hearing Gao Dongxu's decision to recruit him, Fatty Wang spat out the beer he had just drunk. Coughing, he excitedly shouted, his face flushed, "I'm willing! I'm willing! Anyone who's not is a coward! I've wanted to join the organization for a long time, but I've never had a way. I'm willing to dedicate myself to the organization until my dying breath..."

Gao Dongxu and Wu Xie's lips twitched as they watched the fat man's hilarious performance.

"Young Master Gao, no, ptooey..." Fatty Wang hurriedly slapped his mouth, then looked at Gao Dongxu with a fawning expression and said, "Boss, does that mean I'm a manager now too?"

"..." Gao Dongxu didn't expect that after hearing his recruitment offer, Fatty Wang would kneel down immediately, almost calling him "Dad."

"Yes."

"Hahaha... From now on, I, Wang Yueban, am the only officially certified tomb raider. When I see my uncle again, let's see if he still dares to bare his teeth at me. If he does, I will put righteousness above family ties and arrest him directly—hahaha."

Seeing Wang Pangzi laughing smugly with a smug look on his face, Gao Dongxu and Wu Xie both had black lines on their foreheads.

"Boss, boss, what's the name of our department?" After laughing, Fatty Wang immediately looked at Gao Dongxu with a fawning smile and asked.

"Special Affairs Investigation Division, abbreviated as Division 749, is under xx—" Gao Dongxu said in a low voice.

Wu Xie and Fatty Wang's eyes widened suddenly, their breathing became heavy, and they remained silent for a long time. They really didn't expect that the organization they had just joined had such a powerful backer.

"You two are mainly responsible for all special matters involving the supernatural across the country. You'll be exploring tombs and searching for anything related to the supernatural, such as zombies, blood corpses, ghost generals, ghost soldiers, and so on. These are all within the scope of our department's responsibility."

"Capture these demons, monsters, and strange mutated creatures, and send them to a specialized research institute for study, so that the country can better understand, prevent, and control supernatural existences." Gao Dongxu led the two to a secluded corner of the camp and said in a low voice.

“I see, naive. It seems that from now on, when we go into tombs, we’ll have to open every coffin to check. We used to be afraid of corpses rising from the dead, but now, even if they don’t rise, we’ll have to find a way to make them rise.” Fatty Wang chuckled as he looked at Wu Xie, whose face was solemn.

(End of this chapter)