Transform into a human

Li looked out the door with lingering fear. Indeed, if it weren't for Jin Quehua and Chengfeng, who knows what those crazy reporters might have done to her and Yue Lai's bodies.

Wow—that's so perverted.

"Hey, why is someone carrying rotten eggs?"

“Not every Sosa man is a staunch humanitarian fighter,” Yue Lai shook his head. “Many young Sosa men are even ashamed of their human blood. We saved so many people, and all they want to do is drive us out of Samir Fort.”

"Huh?" Li was in a daze for a moment before she realized what Yue Lai meant by "humanitarianism". She had only learned about the concept of "human civilization" in school and thought that all subhumans would be proud to be members of the human race.

Golden Broom Flower said expressionlessly, "There's nothing surprising about it. The status of demi-humans in the Federation will always only exist on the lips of the congressmen. Some subordinate races even have a higher status than demi-humans. These people... although they are somewhat extreme, they are not incomprehensible."

Li recalled what she and Donald had seen and heard in the Starport red-light district. Those demi-humans were engaged in the lowest of professions. Compared to the sirens and the descendants of humans, the Sosa people at least had their own country and star system.

Yue Lai asked with interest, "Miss Martinengo, what is your attitude?"

"If you're asking about Military Commander Martin Nengo, my answer is that the people of Sosa will always be the Federation's most loyal allies."

As for the Golden Plant Martinongo... the answer is self-evident.

"Alright, alright, let's not talk about this anymore," Chengfeng awkwardly tried to smooth things over. "Our ancestors were also pure-blooded humans, we are all of the same origin, there's no need to be so calculating."

"Mr. Yue Lai, there is actually another important matter on this return trip. An important figure is waiting to communicate with you at the embassy."

"Embassy? Who's that?"

"Your Excellency Qing Sheng, Minister of the Ministry of Security of your country."

……

……

Taking advantage of the fact that Golden Broom cleared a path through the crowd, Yue Lai and Li fled like stray dogs to the Federal Embassy in Bodo, where the staff had been waiting for a long time.

Only Yue Lai was allowed to enter the room specifically used for transmitting confidential information; even the walls inside were covered with special magic arrays.

The magic array was activated, and the sharp energy arrived here in an instant, spanning hundreds of thousands of light-years—this is the current Holy Throne of the [Golden Emperor], which in ancient times was called a "knight" or "swordsman".

Golden Emperor Azure Saint, Azure Sword Path.

"It is an honor to meet you, Your Excellency Minister."

The projection showed a young man with long hair. Yue Lai sensed a familiar feeling from him—it was the Zhenhai Sword. The two seemed to be related.

Qing Sheng, unusually restraining his sharp edge, went straight to the point:

"Yue Lai, are you willing to work for the federal government?"

Yue Lai really wanted to ask: How did you manage to accurately find a member of the Lost Heart Society and then treat him as one of your own?

He tried hard to keep his expression in check:

"Your Excellency, my office is open to everyone."

"It's not about finding relics," Qing Sheng said solemnly. "It's related to the Heartless Society. Because of your contributions during the Tianwei III crisis, I can grant you a special identity on behalf of the Federation—an independent agent of the Department of Homeland Security."

"But Your Excellency..."

"Don't rush to refuse. You must be under a lot of pressure taking on so many paths at the same time. If you work for the Security Bureau, at least you won't have to worry about the spy network anymore. I can take care of all the resources in front of Xingxiu."

These are indeed generous terms. Leaving aside the Flower-Wearing Guest, each of the Grand Duke's cipher tablets is incredibly valuable, and the ritual texts are top secret. And this is likely just Qing Sheng's personal expression of gratitude; the official reward from the federal government is yet to come.

Yue Lai fell into deep thought.

He had no shortage of opportunities to join certain special departments of the federal government. A considerable proportion of the Bureau of Investigation's field agents were recruited from veteran hunters, not to mention that the director of the Bureau of Investigation knew him.

In the past, he, being habitually carefree, would have definitely rejected Qing Sheng's offer, but now...

He already knew that he had been a member of the Heartless Society in the past.

If the Security Bureau intends to strengthen its investigation into the Lost Heart Society in the future, his best option is to join it. Firstly, it would give him more opportunities to access his past, and secondly, it would be safer for him.

Seeing him nod, Qing Sheng nodded in satisfaction.

"Your appointment letter will be handled by an acquaintance. A special task force will be formed around you, with your name at the core. The target is one of the Great Lords of the Lost Heart Society, codenamed 'The Living Dead'."

"Maharaja?!"

Yue Lai feigned shock: "Then it must be at least a constellation."

"It's a Quasi-Saint," Qing Sheng said coldly. "I will grant you considerable authority, including the ability to command a Quasi-Saint. You can also choose trustworthy hunters to form your own team."

The Lost Heart Society has always liked to infiltrate within the federal government, and Qing Sheng trusts these wandering martial arts figures even more.

"As for the issue of command, you don't need to worry. That quasi-saint won't interfere with your decision-making," he paused and added. "Leave professional matters to professionals."

"I am deeply ashamed and afraid that I am not worthy of your expectations."

Yue Lai was genuinely ashamed; he felt somewhat embarrassed to have appointed the former head of the Lost Heart Society as the leader of the special investigation team for the Lost Heart Society.

"Don't underestimate yourself. I've seen your performance in the Hou Fan case and the Tianweisan incident. Most importantly, you are loyal enough."

Yue Lai quickly put on an act of "loyalty and unwavering courage," appearing to be utterly loyal to anyone who looked at him.

"That's right. The Investigation Bureau and the Ministry of the Interior will also send people. At that time, the three departments will take you as the lead."

As expected of a Saint of the Golden Emperor's Path, Qing Sheng acted swiftly and decisively. After giving a brief explanation, he planned to leave, and his subordinates would naturally follow up on the details.

Having resolved a major problem, he felt much more relaxed, but just before leaving, he remembered something:

"Oh, by the way, that book, 'Helena's Detective Stories,' is pretty good. It will have a great effect when used in conjunction with one of the relics I'm giving you next."

"I redeemed it for you from the Grand Library. You can just go and pick it up when the time comes."

After saying that, the Qing Sheng projection disappeared, and Yue Lai hadn't even said thank you yet—this time it was sincere.

"That old man from the Grand Library, he wouldn't budge when I asked him for it, but he's so flexible when it comes to the Holy Throne..."

After leaving the secret communications room, he soon met the acquaintance Qing Sheng had mentioned—Superintendent Qing Yan of the Police Hub Starport Branch.

Li stood aside with a stern face, clearly still resentful about what had happened earlier. This respected boss was actually Love Wares's spy!

And she still trusted this senior superintendent so much!

Qingyan, however, still wore a smiling expression.

"It's been a long time, Mr. Yue Lai."

"As arranged by the minister, I will now present you with the letter of appointment."