Gao Wu: Oh no! Young Master Zhen is a cultivator!

The turmoil surrounding Liu Zhengqing's death has not yet completely subsided, and the position of Director of the Special Affairs Bureau remains vacant, with Bai Zhenyue taking full charge of all affairs.

In the acting director's office, Lin Ran and Bai Zhenyue sat facing each other.

"You are now a martial artist at the Profound Realm, so it's impossible for you to be responsible for trivial matters like patrolling the coastline."

Bai Zhenyue's gaze fell on the young man before him, and he slowly spoke: "I have decided to officially appoint you as the advisor for handling secret incidents at the New Sea Special Intelligence Bureau. Do you think you are up to the task?"

Lin Ran leaned back in his chair, looking nonchalant: "I'm used to being lazy, you'd better find someone else."

Now all he needs to do every day is stroll along the beach, and that's considered his work done. It's easy and comfortable, so why make trouble for himself?

Being a consultant in a response team and having to deal with other people is simply not worth the effort.

Bai Zhenyue's expression was serious, and he said earnestly, "With great power comes great responsibility, and you cannot simply shirk your responsibilities."

Lin Ran pondered for a moment, then spoke again: "It's not impossible for me to be an advisor. I'll only be responsible for secret realm exploration missions, and I won't be involved in anything else. I don't want to come to the bureau to clock in; I just want to be a freelancer."

It wasn't that he deliberately created difficulties for Bai Zhenyue; after all, he was a cultivator and had many secrets that were inconvenient to reveal.

If he is surrounded by people whose intentions he doesn't know, he simply cannot perform his work properly.

Bai Zhenyue raised an eyebrow and chuckled, "Quite a few requirements."

"If you can agree, I'll reluctantly take on this advisory role. If not, then forget it, I'll just go back to patrolling the seas as usual."

Lin Ran spoke calmly and respectfully, showing no sign of compromise.

Bai Zhenyue pondered for a moment, then nodded in agreement: "Okay, we'll do it your way."

As soon as he finished speaking, he raised his hand to activate the desktop holographic projection. The virtual screen instantly expanded, and his fingertips rapidly tapped on the virtual keyboard.

A few seconds later, an official appointment letter was slowly printed out from the printing slot next to it.

He pushed the document to Lin Ran: "Sign it."

Lin Ran looked at the documents on the desktop, slightly surprised: "So quick?"

"You made the request yourself, you can't just go back on your word like that, can you?" Bai Zhenyue said with a playful smile.

Lin Ran said no more, picked up the pen, and signed his name neatly and decisively.

Bai Zhenyue put away the appointment document and casually arranged, "Perfect timing, since you're taking office today, there's a task you can handle."

"A low-level secret realm has appeared in the western suburbs, currently estimated to be C-level. There are Tier 3 mutated wolves roaming out of it. The investigation team has already gone there, you should go too."

"Is it really such a coincidence?" Lin Ran asked with a look of doubt.

Bai Zhenyue glanced at him: "Do you think I could fool you?"

"That's hard to say." Lin Ran opened his bracelet and pulled up the data.

The newest secret realm in the western suburbs, X-796, is infested with a Tier 3 alien beast, the Riftwind Wolf, which has already injured civilians and needs to be dealt with immediately.

Lin Ran raised an eyebrow: "Really?"

"Alright. We'll get on with it right away." Lin Ran got up and walked out of the office.

The moment the door closed, Bai Zhenyue slowly raised his eyes, a triumphant smile flashing across them.

"You little brat, you think I can't handle you?"

Once you're appointed as an advisor, it's unlikely you'll be able to slack off anymore.

After leaving the Special Affairs Bureau, Lin Ran took off on his sword and arrived at the entrance to the western suburbs secret realm in an instant.

The spatial rift twisted slightly, with fine cracks lying across the air, and a fierce aura spread in all directions.

Several Rending Wind Wolves emerged from the crack, their ears twitching as they landed and quickly scanned their surroundings, searching for prey.

The beast had grayish-brown fur, sharp fangs, agile limbs, and was surrounded by a faint wind-elemental spiritual energy.

Lin Ran slowly descended, his feet lightly touching the ground, landing silently.

With a slight tremor of his wrist, the Jinghong Sword was drawn from its sheath, its cold light flashing and disappearing in an instant.

call out!call out!call out!

Three sharp blades of energy pierced through the air, precisely striking the head of the three-headed Gale Wolf.

The beast's body trembled violently, then it collapsed to the ground, its limbs twitching for a moment before it completely lost its life.

The remaining two Gale Wolves were startled, raised their heads and let out short howls, then pounced on Lin Ran.

Lin Ran shifted his feet slightly, dodging the attack to the side, and then slashed horizontally with his Jinghong Sword.

laugh!

The blade sliced ​​through flesh cleanly and swiftly, killing both beasts instantly, leaving them lying on the ground, unable to rise.

Lin Ran closed his eyes slightly and released a wide range of divine sense, exposing all the hidden beasts in the entire western suburbs.

Countless fragmented images flooded my mind, leaving no trace that could be hidden.

A strong sense of hostility was particularly noticeable in the old alleyway several kilometers away.

Lin Ran's figure blurred, and he instantly fled towards the source of the malevolent energy.

The alley walls are mottled, overgrown with weeds, and located in a remote area.

A Tier 3 Riftwind Wolf lurked here, its sharp claws tearing viciously at a woman's back.

The woman's clothes were torn, and blood soaked through her clothes. She was in excruciating pain and her body swayed precariously.

She held the child tightly in her arms, refusing to let go despite her worsening injuries.

The child buried himself in the woman's arms, crying loudly, his innocent cries filled with fear.

Blood and foam spilled from the corner of the woman's mouth as she endured the excruciating pain to protect the child in her arms.

Lin Ran frowned slightly, his figure flashed, and he suddenly appeared behind the Rending Wind Wolf. The Soaring Swallow Sword fell down with precise force.

puff!

A flash of cold light, and the head of the Rending Wind Wolf was severed, its massive body slumped to one side.

Warm animal blood splattered on the ground, and the stench of blood instantly filled the entire alley.

The woman was severely injured and her breathing was very weak; it seemed she would not survive.

"Mommy, don't die!" the child cried hoarsely, his little hands clutching the woman's sleeve tightly. "I don't want you to die!"

Tears welled up in the woman's eyes as she gently stroked the child's head with her fingertips: "Good child, Mommy is just a little tired."

She looked up at Lin Ran beside her, her voice faltering, "Please, sir, keep an eye on things for me..."

Lin Ran replied calmly, "You should take care of it yourself!"

Upon hearing this, a deep sense of loss flashed across the woman's eyes, and her breath grew even more listless.

"If all else fails, please send him to an orphanage for me."

The child shook his head desperately, his cries growing more piercing: "I don't want to go to the orphanage, I want to stay with my mother!"

The innocent cries of a child struck a chord deep within, stirring the heart and soul.

Lin Ran's heart stirred slightly. He stepped forward and spoke again, "I told you, you're responsible for taking care of him!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he casually cast a Rejuvenation Spell, and pure, gentle green spiritual light overflowed from his palm, enveloping the woman's severely injured body.

The gruesome wounds on her back healed and scabbed over quickly, her depleted blood and energy slowly recovered, and her listless breathing gradually stabilized.

The woman stared blankly at her injuries, and after the initial shock, tears welled up in her eyes as she repeatedly expressed her gratitude.

"Thank you, Master Martial Artist! Thank you, Master Martial Artist!"

"You've just recovered from your serious injuries, so go back and rest well." Lin Ran's expression remained unchanged.

After saying that, he turned around and prepared to leave.

The woman quickly tried to persuade him to stay, her tone full of earnestness.

"Please, sir, leave your name so that my son and I may know who our benefactor is."

Lin Ran didn't stop walking, casually replying, "Please call me Lei Feng!"

The woman, holding the child, stood there, bowing repeatedly in gratitude towards the distance.

Lin Ran rode the wind, traversing various parts of the western suburbs, his divine sense locking onto all the roaming Riftwind Wolves, eliminating them one by one.

In a short while, all the fleeing beasts were killed, leaving no survivors.

When he returned to the rift entrance, the action team had already arrived.

The person leading the team was none other than Bai Xingzhou.

Lin Ran looked puzzled: "Why is it you?"

Bai Xingzhou shrugged: "I'm only responsible for bringing the people here; the rest is up to you."

"That doesn't make sense," Lin Ran frowned slightly. "I'm just an advisor, not the team leader."

Bai Xingzhou's lips curled up slightly: "That's right, you're not the captain, I am. But you'll be in charge of this mission."

"And what about you?"

"I'll be waiting for your triumphant return outside!" Bai Xingzhou said earnestly.

Lin Ran's lips twitched: "You're really something."