Starting with fishing, I've traversed a chaotic world of demons and martial arts.

noon.

Inside the house where Su Yang lives.

The iron stakes scattered all over the floor had already been cleaned up by the servants.

There was a dining table inside the room.

Li Tianxing and Su Yang sat facing each other at the dining table.

Li Tianxing agreed to Su Yang's request and stayed for a simple meal.

Anyway, Young Master Su's food is definitely not bad, so I might as well stay and freeload a meal...

The table was set with winter bamboo shoots, crab meat lion's head meatballs, and golden pomfret, among other dishes...

There were even two red bear paws!

Li Tianxing didn't stand on ceremony, picked up a bear paw, and started showing off his food.

The two didn't exchange many words...

Su Yang finally spoke when the meal was almost over:

"I've heard that the Tianxing brothers come from an extraordinary family..."

"Did your father serve as an official in the previous dynasty?"

Upon hearing this, Li Tianxing slowed down his eating pace and replied:

"Yes, in the former Jiangzhou."

Li Tianxing didn't care how Su Yang found out about his background.

After all, her background wasn't exactly a big secret...

During the transition from the previous dynasty to the prosperous Republic of China, many families experienced a decline in fortune.

Someone with Su Yang's background is relatively easy to find out if you want to.

Su Yang put down his chopsticks:

"Yes, the former Jiangzhou is now Yuanji Province."

Brother Tianxing, do you still want to go back?

With your martial arts talent and aptitude...

"We can't just stay cooped up in this tiny Anlan County forever, can we?"

Upon hearing this, Li Tianxing glanced at Su Yang with some curiosity.

What does he mean by that? Is he trying to win me over?

Li Tianxing shook his head and said:

"Why go back when your family is gone?"

Besides, Yuanji Province is currently turbulent and rife with undercurrents.

I don't plan to go back for the time being.

"That's true. Aren't you curious why I came to Anlan County?"

"Young Master Su naturally has his own ideas."

I'm just a humble fisherman; all I want is to live a good life right now.

Su Yang nodded, sensing that Li Tianxing was a bit unyielding.

Initially, Su Yang planned to use the Mountain-Crushing Fist technique he had taught Li Tianxing...

To gain his trust

This would make it easier for him to persuade Li Tianxing to join the Special Service Bureau.

However, Li Tianxing only watched the Mountain-Crushing Fist for a little over an hour before he had thoroughly grasped its essence and could not apply it to himself.

How can we recruit him into the intelligence agency?

Su Yang frowned, and then said:

"I heard that Brother Tianxing offended the Black Dragon Gang some time ago while helping the police crack the Pudu Church case."

Aren't you afraid of Zhang Xiaohao from the Black Dragon Gang retaliating against you?

Li Tianxing continued eating:

"What's the use of being afraid?"

I'm afraid Zhang Xiaohao will retaliate against me...

"Can he really let go of the hatred in his heart?"

Upon hearing this, Su Yang stopped rambling and spoke directly:

Did Brother Xing not think about finding a backer that day?

The Hongyun Martial Arts Academy you joined probably can't protect you all the time, right?

After all, a martial arts school is just a place to learn martial arts!

With your talent and ability...

It's impossible to stay cooped up in Hongyun Martial Arts School and be a martial arts instructor for the rest of one's life.

Or perhaps it's unrealistic to expect someone to spend their entire life as a fisherman at Qinghe Wharf?

Li Tianxing put down his chopsticks and said seriously:

"Young Master Su, please speak frankly."

You know my character, Li Tianxing.

In order to help the police crack the Purdue Church case, I did not hesitate to offend the Black Dragon Gang.

But I don't hold any position in the police force.

When I agreed to crack down on the Pudu Cult, I didn't know that the Pudu Cult was connected with Zhang Zhengqi, the young leader of the Black Dragon Gang.

But when I later discovered that Zhang Zhengqi was the leader of the Pudu Cult, I did not back down in the slightest!

I cannot call myself a messenger of justice...

But at least they won't bully the weak or betray their promises.

I learned your Mountain-Crushing Fist technique today, and in any case, I owe you a favor.

So what's the matter...?

Young Master Su, please just say it directly...

Once I left the Chen family's gate, I acted as if I had never heard of it.

Seeing Li Tianxing's serious expression, Su Yang recalled the reputation he had gathered.

Su Yang placed his fingers on the table and tapped them lightly...

Li Tianxing has a good reputation...

Whether in the fish market or the police force, I have never done anything to harm others.

Even when I wanted to acquire Boguzhai last time, he stood up for Chen Tong.

Chen Tong had no deep connection with him; he was merely a guide on his path of martial arts.

He was willing to risk offending me for Chen Tong's sake...

Moreover, I heard that he also takes good care of his poor neighbors.

Li Tianxing found the fish nest and then let them go fishing, which can be considered as giving them a way to make money.

Thinking of these things, Su Yang stopped tapping his fingers on the table.

He looked at Li Tianxing and said solemnly:

"Brother Tianxing, since that's the case, I won't hide it from you anymore."

My name is Su Yang, and I am one of the nephews and nieces of the Su family. I can be considered a member of the Su family's inner circle.

But I have another identity...

That was an agent from the Third Special Service Division of the Great Sheng Republic of China's Secret Service.

"The Great Sheng Republic of China Special Service Bureau, Third Special Service Division? Special Agents!"

Li Tianxing repeated it to himself.

Although he had previously guessed why Su Yang would come to Anlan County.

But Li Tianxing never expected that Su Yang was actually an agent of the Dasheng Republic's Special Service Bureau!

Seeing that Li Tianxing did not speak, Su Yang continued:

"Our intelligence agency is very interested in a martial arts genius like you!"

If you are willing to join us, we will provide you with cultivation resources!

What do you think, Brother Tianxing?

So it was all to win me over...

Li Tianxing did not rush to answer Su Yang.

He began to weigh the pros and cons of joining the secret service...

Seeing that he looked thoughtful, Su Yang didn't disturb him any further.

They waited quietly for Li Tianxing's reply.

Li Tianxing thought to himself:

"The Special Service Bureau of the Great Sheng Republic was a mysterious organization."

The organization's real name is actually the "Central Bureau of Investigation".

It's just that people are used to calling it the Secret Service.

However, this organization has many factions, and the missions it carries out are all very dangerous.

It can be said that they were walking on the edge of a knife.

Also, when I joined Zhenhai Pavilion, I remember Teacher Hei Yan saying something to me.

If you encounter someone from the intelligence agency, you must be careful.

Never reveal your identity as a member of Zhenhai Pavilion...

Because the secret service is best at eliminating dissidents.

Whether the other party is acting in their own self-interest or for the benefit of the poor.

As long as it touches on the core interests of the intelligence agency.

Then there's only one outcome: they'll secretly eliminate them!

If I joined the secret service...

Dealing with some vicious and ruthless people is one thing.

But if I were asked to assassinate some poor people or innocent people...

I'm afraid I can't do that...

Because I myself came from a humble background!

Moreover, after I joined the intelligence agency...

Then public discipline will always supersede my personal interests...

The more I learn, the deeper I'll sink into the mire.

If I want to back out, it will be difficult!

They might even be murdered to silence them...

In my memory, people who join such organizations rarely have a good ending!

Now that I have the support of the control panel system, I don't need to rush things.

Let's stick to practical training using the control panel...

Moreover, I am currently only at the Blood Bone Realm level.

Joining the intelligence agency so rashly might bring more trouble than rewards...

Even if one day I have to cooperate with the government.

I need to wait until I am very strong, otherwise I am just a pawn.

The kind that will be thrown away after use!

Don't rashly stand up to the authorities!

I need to be careful...

Therefore, I'll politely decline Su Yang's offer...

However, the intelligence agency has enormous resources and power.

Even if I don't join them, I can't afford to offend them easily.

After thinking it over, Li Tianxing decided to refuse Su Yang.

After all, an organization like the intelligence agency...

It doesn't resemble a civilian organization like Zhenhai Pavilion or Hongyun Martial Arts School.

They have relatively low self-discipline...

But the Secret Service is different!

The secret service was strictly hierarchical.

There are also many factions and rules...

It's like a quagmire.

The more you know, the deeper you get involved.

Li Tianxing thought it over and over again...

I've decided to play it safe for now and not rush into joining the secret service!