Gao Wu insists on cultivating immortality.

Chapter 287 Airborne
The courtyard is quite well-built, with a spacious parking space in the front yard, an open central courtyard with flowers planted on both sides, and a bright and spacious main house.

In the center of the backyard is a circular pond with many colorful carp, and a pavilion has been built next to the pond.

Gao Wu quickly scanned the courtyard from the air and got a clear look at its structure.

This courtyard looks unremarkable, but it is actually located within the Second Ring Road of Zhongjing. Just by looking at its size, you can tell how valuable it is.

He had just followed Qin Jiuyue to the central courtyard when the main door was already wide open, and Qi Tian, ​​dressed in a gray and white casual outfit, quickly came out to greet him.

"Lord Qin, what brings you here?" Qi Tian's handsome face showed a hint of surprise as he formally greeted Qin Jiuyue.

Qi Tian was stationed in Zhongjing and had a close relationship with Hai Wuji, but he was the core of Qin Jiuyue's faction.

He and Qin Jiuyue usually kept in touch, but Qin Jiuyue was cautious and meticulous in his work, and would always communicate with him in advance before coming.

This was the first time Qi Tian could recall such a direct confrontation. Fortunately, he had already received a report that an unidentified object had entered Zhongjing's airspace at high speed.

Fortunately, the other party had an airspace identification code, confirming they had the highest clearance. This prevented an alarm from being triggered.

Qi Tian knew Qin Jiuyue had returned as soon as he received the report. However, Qin Gong rarely flew back to Zhongjing in such a flamboyant manner, and he never expected that the other party would come to find him directly.

For some reason, Qi Tian always felt that Duke Qin was a little different, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

A level seven expert should be able to see through both the inside and outside, and detect any minute differences. In particular, he had already sensed something was amiss, yet he didn't know where it came from, which was extremely strange.

Qi Tian silently circulated his martial arts divine intent, only to sense that Qin Gong's aura was becoming increasingly profound, but there was no sign of any mutation or disguise, so he breathed a sigh of relief.

It's possible that Duke Qin obtained some divine artifact or rare treasure, causing a subtle change in his cultivation aura.

"Lord Qin, please come in." Qi Tian gestured for Qin Jiuyue to go first, while he nodded slightly to Gao Wu.

Gao Wu has recently become a very popular figure, and Duke Qin attaches great importance to him. Furthermore, Gao Wu is a direct disciple of Duke Hai.

Even someone as powerful as Qi Tian has to be polite to Gao Wu.

Gao Wu smiled and nodded, but didn't say anything. Standing next to Qin Jiuyue, it wasn't his place to be polite.

The main room had a set of solid wood tables and chairs, and a piece of cursive calligraphy hung on the wall. It looked flamboyant, but Gao Wu couldn't recognize what it said.

There are two large vases around, as well as incense burners and other furnishings. The decorations are simple yet grand, and have a sense of history, clearly indicating that it belongs to a wealthy family.

After the guests and hosts were seated, Qin Jiuyue said directly, "Xiao Qi, send Gao Wu to the Strategic Security Headquarters and give him the position of head of an action group."

Qi Tian nodded: "There is a vacancy in the third group."

He pondered for a moment and said, "However, the necessary procedures still need to be followed. Otherwise, the people below will be resentful, which will be detrimental to Gao Wu."

The Strategic Security Headquarters is the highest-level independent department of the Allied military, with authority parallel to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. It is not under the jurisdiction of the Allied President or the military head, and is accountable only to the Supreme Council.

The Strategic Security Headquarters has a dedicated supercomputer that shares information with the military, oversight, and law enforcement agencies.

Hundreds of experts are on duty 24 hours a day, dedicated to analyzing information and maintaining alliance security.

The two main focuses are the Federation and the various secret realms.

Headquarters has a dedicated Special Response Brigade, comprising twelve special operations teams. Each team is equipped with six Level 5 experts, plus a support squad, enabling them to reach any location within the Alliance within 10 hours to carry out missions.

The Strategic Security Headquarters can be said to be an extremely important force within the alliance controlled by Qin Jiuyue, and his true loyal followers.

A martial saint can use strength to eliminate powerful enemies, but cannot use force to rule an alliance.

Establishing a stable order is not easy, and as a martial saint, he must pay even more attention to maintaining order in the open.

While order may appear to rely on state power, it actually depends on the hearts and minds of the people. When everyone believes in order, order possesses immense power, capable of constraining the entire society and ensuring its orderly functioning.

If the majority of people do not believe in order, then even powerful force cannot maintain order; it will only create more chaos.

Qi Tian understood this principle well. It was easy for him to parachute Gao Wu down, and with his prestige, he wouldn't encounter any backlash.

However, the dissatisfaction accumulated in people's hearts must have an outlet, and Gao Wu, lacking prestige and qualifications, will inevitably become that outlet.

Even if Gao Wu proves his abilities afterward, such internal strife will cause great damage to the team, and it is unknown how much effort and time it will take to make up for it.

If Gao Wu doesn't care about the team, then there's no point in him joining the Security Headquarters...

Therefore, even though he holds the highest power, he still needs to go through the procedures.

Qin Jiuyue nodded: "That's how it should be. But the process needs to be quick. Time is precious for high-level martial arts practitioners."

"At most 24 hours." Qi Tian didn't know what important matter Gao Wu had to discuss, but since Qin Gong had spoken, he would do his best to cooperate.

Besides, he's ultimately just a team leader; he has considerable power, but his actual status isn't high. And there's no need for overly complicated procedures.

Since the security headquarters is a secret organization, the procedures are even simpler.

Qin Jiuyue said to Gao Wu, "If you join the Security Headquarters, you'll receive support in all aspects, including information and intelligence, wherever you go. Information collaboration and efficient allocation of human and material resources will make you more efficient in your work."

Qin Jiuyue then turned to Qi Tian and said, "Prepare a quiet room for me; I need to rest for a while. You take Gao Wu and go take care of your business."

Qi Tian respectfully agreed, then summoned the steward and had him accompany Qin Jiuyue on his way.

After the Martial Saint left, Qi Tian was visibly more relaxed. He looked at Gao Wu and said, "The action team's rank won't be too high, and you're too young. You can only be awarded the rank of Major General." "I'm fine with that." Gao Wu really hadn't thought about becoming a high-ranking officer. He had no seniority in the military, and stepping into the ranks of generals in one step was truly a meteoric rise. What could he possibly be dissatisfied with?

"The Strategic Security Headquarters has a flat structure, and each action group is only responsible to me, the minister. I am responsible to Qin Gong."

Qi Tian smiled and said, "You only have two superiors; you don't need to worry about the others."

Gao Wu understood that Qi Tian was expressing goodwill; for this level seven king, such a conversation was even an attempt to get closer to him.

He stood up and said earnestly, "Understood. Please take care of me in the future, Uncle Qi."

"Hahaha..." Qi Tian really laughed this time. The boy was smart and sensible, unlike Qiu Shui who looked smart but was actually a fool.

Qi Tian said, "The process is simple: take a test to let others know your strength. Even if you were parachuted in, they won't have anything to say."

He made Gao Wu go through the procedures, but there was another problem: Gao Wu was too young and a big internet celebrity.

Even if they use Hai Wuji's name, it will be difficult to convince the veterans in the action group.

Qi Tian asked, "What's your source power level? Qin Xige, the deputy leader of the third group, is at level six..."

He knew that Gao Wu's physical abilities were abnormal; his ability to kill Hong Liufeng proved that his martial arts cultivation was also sufficient.

Moreover, Gao Wu's body is now noticeably stronger. It's just that he can't quite pinpoint the exact extent of the improvement. For Gao Wu, his source energy is undoubtedly his only weakness.

After all, Gao Wu was too young. Chu Shenxiu, who was hailed as a peerless genius, was only a Martial Master at the age of eighteen. During the Azure Dragon Cup, Gao Wu's Source Power level was only about that of a high-level Martial Master, and he only won against Chu Shenxiu by unleashing his full potential.

"Not bad," Gao Wu said honestly.

Qi Tian thought for a moment and said, "Qin Xige is from a branch of the Qin family. She's quite sensible and won't make things difficult for you."

He didn't know why Duke Qin wanted to promote Gao Wu, and there was no need to ask about such a trivial matter.

If Gao Wu can't control Qin Xige, then he can just give a brief explanation.

Gao Wu didn't emphasize how strong he was; he sincerely said, "Thank you, Uncle Qi."

At noon, Qi Tian took Gao Wu to a restaurant for lunch. He also took the initiative to invite Qin Xige along, introducing them to each other at the table and explaining the work arrangements.

Qin Xige is thirty-three years old, with striking features and a high level of attractiveness. Her blue eyes are somewhat similar to Qi Tian's. Her hair is styled in a neat bun, and she is wearing a black military uniform.

Just sitting there, he exuded a heroic and dashing air, and his speech was also crisp and decisive.

She took the initiative to toast Gao Wu, saying, "I have long admired your reputation, and it is my honor to work with you, Mr. Gao."

"I'm new here and don't know anything, so please give me some guidance, Sister Qin." Gao Wu was also very polite. The other party was already a sixth-level martial arts master, with a lot of seniority in the military, and was also a member of the Qin family. If he hadn't been parachuted in, this group leader would definitely have been Qin Xige.

He had to admire Qin Xige's composure; she could still talk and laugh with him as if she didn't care about the matter at all.

To be honest, Gao Wu didn't know whether Qin Xige was highly enlightened or had a deep mind.

However, none of that matters anymore. With Qin Jiuyue as his powerful backer, joining the Security Headquarters is merely for convenience.

Even if Qin Xige had a problem with him, she would quickly realize that the two of them were not actually in competition.

After the meal, Qin Xige left first to return to headquarters for further arrangements.

Although she was only the deputy team leader, she had a dedicated logistics team to serve her. A car was always available to take her back to No. 16 Jintai Street.

There were sentries standing guard at the gate, and a sign hanging there indicated it was the headquarters of the Sixth Army. In reality, however, it was the headquarters for strategic security, covering an area of ​​over 400 acres.

The underground intelligence center alone is enormous, with dedicated servers located 300 meters underground, cooled by a circulating underground river. In winter, the circulating water is poured into the heating system for warmth.

The Security Headquarters may not look large, but like this cyclical system, it is precise, complex, and efficient. It is the power center of the Alliance military and its position is extremely important.

Qin Xige became a martial arts master at such a young age, yet he was still willing to be the deputy leader of the action team because the position here was too important.

Two months ago, the group leader of Group 3 had an accident, leaving a vacancy. Qin Xige thought she would definitely be promoted to group leader.

He may appear to be just a team leader, but he only has two superiors. He truly wields immense power.

But then, a high-level martial artist suddenly appeared.

Qin Xige appeared cooperative on the surface, but inwardly she was extremely uncomfortable. However, she also understood that Qi Tian's personal involvement proved that the matter was a done deal.

If she doesn't cooperate, all she'll do is annoy Qi Tian and leave a very bad impression on her direct supervisor; she'll serve no other purpose.

Back in the third group's office, Qin Xige called all six members over and informed them of the matter.

All six members were level five experts, and they were all surprised when they heard this. Gao Wu, the eighteen-year-old boy who was known as the King of the Eighteen, often posted various videos and jokes showing off online. He was a super internet celebrity who wanted to be the leader of the third group.
Gao Wu has taken a rather big step!

Everyone exchanged bewildered glances. No matter how unhappy they were, they wouldn't dare to shout or make a scene. After all, Qin Xige hadn't even yelled, so why were they in such a hurry?

Lu Tiejun scratched his bald head, chuckled dryly, and said, "Let's all go and support the new team leader during the test this afternoon, and see what he's capable of!"

Song Yihai exhaled a puff of smoke, "We have to tell the other groups about this interesting thing, so they can see for themselves too..."

(End of this chapter)