"No, I'll lead the team personally. Lin Xi, you're in charge of organizing the strike team. We'll set off tonight. The others will remain at headquarters. It's been unstable lately, so our primary mission is to ensure the safety of Jingcheng, especially its key personnel, and prevent overseas forces from infiltrating Yanxia to cause trouble."
"Agreed."
"Agreed."
Although it's a democratic centralism, Bai Qingcheng is the boss. After I finish speaking, who dares to disagree?
A short meeting is good.
After reaching a consensus, Bai Qingcheng asked me if there was anything I wanted to emphasize.
"It's rare to appear in such a high-level meeting," I said self-deprecatingly. "And since the 201 hand is giving me such face, I'll offer three points. First, the 201 hand's strength is considerable, and I'm not worried about them. However, if the strike team led by the Lin Xi hand is composed of ordinary personnel, I suggest bringing more weapons. I've seen the terrain there; it's over a hundred kilometers to the nearest city. Mountain and sea demons might be unrestrained in such a place. Second, regarding how to enter the mountain, I have an idea. Helicopters would be too difficult. The mountains are full of treacherous peaks with few flat areas, and even if there are flat areas, they are covered by large trees, making it impossible for off-road vehicles to pass, let alone land helicopters. However, about five kilometers northeast of Qipan, there's a railway line. You can take the train there, get off at a tunnel entrance, and then hike. It will be much closer. Third, as the 201 hand just mentioned, my people have already gone there – three individuals: Mu Jige, a hawk demon, and Daji. They've turned off their phones for security reasons, and I can't contact them. If you encounter them, please identify yourselves promptly to avoid any unnecessary conflicts."
After I finished speaking, Shen Xingyue looked at me doubtfully.
"What's wrong?" I asked softly. "Did I say something wrong?"
Shen Xingyue shook her head and gestured for me to keep looking at the computer screen.
They were all stunned. After a few seconds, Bai Qingcheng nodded and smiled, "You speak better than I do! Why don't you become the 201 then!"
I quickly waved my hands, "How could I possibly have your abilities?"
"No, no, I'm not referring to your abilities, or rather, not your combat prowess, but your way of thinking, your big-picture perspective, your meticulous mind. You can consider the enemy's psychology, traffic locations, and potential risks all within a few seconds, and then articulate them clearly. You're a natural spiritual guide!"
"Chengfeng," Lin Xi's microphone turned green. "I know you. The other hands don't know you yet, which is why they are surprised by your talent. They'll get used to it later."
Lin Xi was complimenting me.
But I genuinely didn't think this impromptu speech had any particularly impressive points. Wouldn't anyone say it like this?
"Xiao Wu," Bai Qingcheng said again, "If this incident can be resolved smoothly, are you interested in joining our Shabia?"
I shrugged, "I always thought I was already a member of Shabia."
"Hahaha, you're too good with words. Alright then, I'll get you a formal position later. Your generation of young people all like formal positions, don't they!"
That's true. The pressure to find a job is quite high nowadays, and even if you have a job, the risk of unemployment is also significant. Only a formal position provides a sense of security. I already have a position in the Underworld, though it's not a high rank, probably something like a gynecology official. I wonder what rank Shabia would offer me, and how much the salary would be.
Of course, I couldn't ask such questions during the meeting. I simply expressed my gratitude to the organization, and the meeting concluded.
Shen Xingyue let out a long sigh of relief. I saw she was sweating on her neck.
"Why were you so nervous?" I asked.
"That was 201! Weren't you nervous?" Shen Xingyue said, "This is the first time I've ever seen her smile!"
"Wasn't she smiling the whole time?" I frowned. During the meeting, she seemed very kind and approachable. She looked like she was in her thirties, but she definitely wasn't. Because I knew her identity, she wasn't entirely human, so her appearance and age didn't match. However, it was indeed difficult to see how her face was related to her nickname.
"Do you know what her江湖绰号 (jiānghú chuòhào - nickname/moniker) is?" Shen Xingyue asked with a grin.
"I know."
Ghost Bane.
But I'm not a ghost; I'm a divine emissary who catches ghosts. So why would I be vexed?