In the future, Earth becomes a relic of the mythical era.

Chapter 148: A show of force

Environmental Protection Bureau.

"What? You want me to go to Donghai City?"

In Fat Orange's office.

Xie Lingxin looked surprised.

He even began to wonder if the chubby orange cat could read his mind.

Just as he was thinking about how to attend the Dragon Palace Banquet, Fatty Orange called him back to the station, saying he was being sent on a business trip to Donghai City.

He couldn't help but ask suspiciously, "Director, tell me honestly, is Shen Wen one of your henchmen, someone you placed by my side to keep an eye on things and keep tabs on you?"

Fat Orange's face darkened: "Where did you learn so much slang? It's all so sophisticated! Don't forget, you're also a henchman of Eagle Claws now!"

Xie Lingxin pouted.

That's different. I may be in public service, but my heart is in the martial world. I am a free bird!

He dared not say those words aloud.

Fat Orange spoils him and tolerates all his flaws, but he absolutely cannot accept that he is too wild.

He returned to his seat and beckoned, "Sit down and listen to me first."

Xie Lingxin obediently sat down upon hearing this.

Fat Orange hesitated for a moment before frowning and saying:
"Donghai City is quite different from our place. There are many independent cultivators, and clans and gangs are intertwined, making it extremely complex and difficult to manage."

"This place has a special geographical location because it is located at sea. The Federation also intends to use this place as a buffer zone to alleviate certain conflicts and contradictions."

"Therefore, it is relatively 'free' and 'democratic', meaning that anything not prohibited by law is permissible, and sometimes even federal law has to yield to local 'characteristics'."

"This... you understand, right?"

Xie Ling thought for a moment and nodded.

Autonomy, democracy... these are good words, but sometimes they're not so good.

Needless to say, these few words define Donghai City's "uniqueness".

Even federal law has to yield to its unique characteristics, which shows how much freedom it offers.

"Although the Federation turns a blind eye to this place, it can't completely ignore it,"

"But managing places like this comes at a high cost,"

"Putting everything else aside, our branch in Donghai has almost ten times the manpower of ours here, and we have many more skilled officers."

"Even so, manpower is still stretched thin, so we often need to call in personnel from other branches to provide support,"

"Well, with the Dragon Palace Banquet starting recently, things have gotten chaotic in that area again, and we're really short-handed,"

"I'm out of options. I've used everyone I can, and I only have six or seven teams left to use."

"Because the mess caused by those beasts from the White Lotus Society still needs to be cleaned up, Jin Su has been leading the Sixth Team all over the place,"

"I need to keep Chuhe's gang; Leizhou can't be without manpower."

"After thinking it over, only you, Xiao Xie, are capable of keeping things under control!"

Xie Lingxin: "..."

My own abilities are among the best in my age group.

But at least on the surface, in the eyes of others, it's not enough.

However, if we include Lei Zu's true form, which is comparable to the fourth level or even stronger, he can certainly be considered a figure of note.

He was no longer the ignorant child he once was.

In the entire Leizhou region, among the millions of cultivators, the number of titled experts would not exceed two hands.

Those with four or more segments number at most a hundred or so.

Even if Donghai City is larger and has more powerful individuals than Leizhou, the number wouldn't be excessively high.

Besides, how could there be more strong individuals than the Federation?
Even if they encounter someone they can't defeat, there are always strong people in the bureau to step in.

Based on this calculation, my abilities are indeed sufficient to handle the vast majority of events.

To say that he can stand on his own might be a bit of an exaggeration.

But what Fatty Orange said might not actually be an exaggeration.

In most situations, he should be able to keep things under control.

In that case, I might as well take on this job.

"Going is no problem, but how long will this business trip take? What about my classes at the academy?"

Although there are classes at the college not every day, there are always four or five classes a month.

That's 92,000 yuan a single class!
"That's easy. I'll have Lao Bao adjust your schedule a bit later, maybe half a month at most, that should be enough!"

Fat Orange waved his hand dismissively and said, "Maybe it won't take that long. You can come back once the staff from other branches can be transferred."

"Ok."

He had originally planned to attend the Dragon Palace Banquet, so this was perfect.

Fat Orange was very satisfied with this.

"They're urging you urgently, so you should set off this afternoon. Jin Su is currently in Donghai City. Once you get there, meet with her first. This is what she asked you to do; she probably has something for you."

Xie Ling thought it must be the male and female sword box.

"Is my sister alright?"

Fatty Orange laughed, "Of course, with her skills, who could hurt her? However, those White Lotus Society brats may not have many other skills, but they're incredibly good at digging holes."

"Her trip to the East China Sea this time must have been in vain. She will be back by the time you get there. Leizhou can't do without her for too long."

"Go back and get ready now. We'll leave this afternoon. I'll have Shen Wen drive you there."

"it is good."

Xie Lingxin got up and was about to leave when she heard Fatty Orange say, "Wait, I almost forgot to remind you."

"Although our Environmental Protection Bureau isn't afraid of anyone, there are some people and things we still need to be careful about when we're in the East China Sea,"

"The first one is the Donghai Group. They are the local bigwigs in Donghai City. The person in charge of the Donghai Group has a title: 'King of Donghai'."

"Stay away from anyone or anything related to this person. If you really run into them and can't avoid it, you must notify me immediately."

Xie Lingxin was somewhat shocked when she heard this title.

In the Federation, how can anyone actually use such an arrogant name?

However, considering what Fatty Orange said about the special nature of Donghai City, it's not impossible.

"The second group consists of people from the East China Sea branch. This place is difficult to work in, so those assigned here by headquarters are mostly troublemakers,"

"A troublemaker, you know, always has all sorts of problems, and their brains aren't like a normal person's,"

"But those who can establish themselves here must be exceptionally capable,"

"So you need to be careful, trouble may not necessarily come from outside, it could also come from within your own ranks,"

"Of course, I'm telling you to be careful, not to swallow your anger. If those troublemakers dare to go too far, go ahead and bully them to death! I'll take responsibility if anything happens!" Fatty Orange patted his large chest heartily.

"Hey, make sure you're safe first, don't go too far!"

Seeing this, Xie Lingxin became somewhat curious.

What kind of troublemakers were they?
Why would Fatty Orange go to such lengths to give him these instructions?

"Okay, I see."

"Well, let's go."

After Xie Lingxin left.

Dai Yang patted his chest a little guiltily.

"Xiao Xie, please don't blame me..."

Actually, there's a bit of a contradiction on the part of the Donghai branch.

Jin Su made this trip and thoroughly humiliated the people from that branch office.

Of course, this refers to official business.

It made them lose face.

Whether they play openly or covertly, they can't outmaneuver Jin Su.

Needless to say, the people sent this time will definitely be targeted by the Donghai branch.

For no other reason than to regain some face.

"The capable should do more, and besides, you call me 'sister' so naturally. It's only right for the younger brother to clean up the messes his sister makes!"

……

A few hours later.

"This thing is really fast!"

Sitting in the flying car, Xie Lingxin looked at the rapidly receding coastline with a face full of curiosity.

This is the first time he has left Leizhou in all these years.

This was the first time I had ever seen such beautiful scenery outside Leizhou City.

"Is this car yours?"

Shen Wen drove with a blank expression: "From the bureau."

Xie Lingxin laughed and said, "So there are things you can't afford?"

"I do have one, but I don't usually have the chance to drive it."

Shen Wen's merciless words pierced Xie Ling's heart like an arrow.

I hate rich people!

"The Donghai Port is just ahead. Flights are prohibited after that. You can get off by yourself. Someone from the branch office should be coming to pick you up."

"alright."

Before getting out of the car, Xie Lingxin thought for a moment, then took out a mermaid pearl and handed it over.

"for you."

"What is this? A pearl? I don't need it."

Shen Wen said disdainfully.

"You're so ignorant! This is a mermaid pearl."

"A mermaid pearl?!"

Shen Wen's voice had changed.

"you know?"

"I've heard of it. This is a specialty of Donghai City, the Dragon Palace Sea City. In the Dragon Palace Banquet Dead Zone, if you have the chance, you can enter the sea city, where merchants from various countries of the Immortal Mountains at sea trade countless rare treasures."

Shen Wen stared at the mermaid pearl: "This mermaid pearl came from there. I've heard that this thing can appear and disappear with a person's fortune or misfortune, and can even protect people from disasters!"

"Are you still willing to give it to me now?"

He assumed that Xie Lingxin was unaware of the item's purpose.

In fact, Xie Lingxin had only recently learned about the origin and use of the mermaid pearl from Jiang Daqiu.

He casually tossed the pearl over: "I told you to, so here you go. If you don't want it, just throw it away."

Open the car door and get out.

Shen Wen caught the mermaid pearl, looked at Xie Lingxin who was already walking towards the border, and curled his lips: "A little brat, trying to act cool in front of me."

He then smiled.

If he could so casually give himself such a precious mermaid pearl, he must have more on him.

With this, plus his skills, this mission to the East China Sea shouldn't have any major problems.

……

Inside the border crossing.

Inside a car.

The sanitation workers from the two Donghai branch offices were discussing it.

"Who did the bureau send us to pick up? I heard there was only one person."

"This time, the bureau took the initiative to request assistance. The Leizhou branch shouldn't dare to be sloppy, right? The fact that they dared to send only one person means they must be quite capable."

"Who cares if he's capable or not! I don't believe everyone in the Leizhou branch is like that perverted woman! As long as it's not that woman, no matter who comes, it's useless!"

"This time we must teach him a lesson and let them know who's in charge!"

"That's true, but since they're our own people, let's be a little more reserved and not make things awkward for everyone."

"Hey, that depends on whether the person who's in the situation knows what's good for them."

"Tuk Tuk~"

As the two were talking, someone knocked on the car window.

The person in the passenger seat turned his head and was almost startled.

A large face was lying there, its two eyes constantly darting around.

The car window is one-way, so people outside can't see inside.

"Is this the Donghai branch? I'm from Leizhou!"

The sound drifted in through the glass.

The two couldn't help but look at each other.

From Leizhou?