Chapter 843: Wife, You've Worked Hard
Zhang Long could never have imagined that one day he would actually make it into the system and live off the government's payroll.
Just last night, Xu Xingzhou and Xu Mao came to Binhai, and Zhang Long, as the host, naturally treated the two with enthusiasm.
After a few rounds of drinks and several dishes, Zhang Long asked Xu Xingzhou, "Xingzhou, have you heard any news about Mr. Yang?"
Since the establishment of Yunwu Mountain's Base began, Yang Fei left Binhai and hasn't returned much. After the collapse of the Hidden Sect Plane, for many who once knew Yang Fei, he went missing, as if he had vanished from this world.
Zhang Long asked around but found no information.
Xu Xingzhou shook his head at these words, his expression heavy as he said, "No, I asked the ancestors in my family, but they won't tell."
Zhang Long said worriedly, "Could it be that something happened to Mr. Yang?"
Xu Mao said, "Mr. Yang is a prodigious talent, his skills unparalleled in the world, he should be fine."
Xu Xingzhou and Zhang Long both nodded.
Both knew Yang Fei's capabilities and had benefited greatly from his help, which was why their own strengths had skyrocketed.
Xu Mao was no exception; without Yang Fei, he could never have crossed the threshold of the Energy Transformation Realm in this lifetime.
So the three were sincerely grateful to Yang Fei and very concerned.
"By the way, Zhang Long, Uncle Mao and I came here this time to tell you something important, and it's also a good opportunity for you," Xu Xingzhou mentioned the main topic.
Zhang Long, seeing his serious demeanor, couldn't help but ask curiously, "What is it?"
"Are you willing to join the Qimen Management Bureau?" Xu Xingzhou asked.
Zhang Long looked curious, "Qimen Management Bureau? What kind of place is that, what does it do?"
Xu Xingzhou explained, "A new special department established by the Divine Continent Official. The members of this department are responsible for supervising extraordinary people, including Martial Artists from the Hidden Sect and the secular world. Anyway, it's more or less similar to the previous Martial Alliance, except that in the future, this department's power and role in society should be much greater than the Martial Alliance's."
Zhang Long quickly understood what the Qimen Management Bureau was about and detected another meaning, so he couldn't help but ask, "In that case, is it true that the higher-ups are going to loosen the restrictions and controls on the people from the Hidden Sect?"
Xu Xingzhou praised, "That's right, Brother Zhang, you're quick to catch on."
Zhang Long frowned and said, "There are so many powerful figures in the Hidden Sect. Right now, keeping them constrained in those two placement areas is the best way to manage them. If you give them freedom and let them integrate into the secular world, it'll be difficult to control them. Even if the higher-ups set up a special department like the Qimen Management Bureau, they may still not be able to manage these people, and the whole society might be thrown into chaos."
Xu Mao nodded and said, "That's right, right now everyone in the Martial World is very concerned and worried about this. Everyone is generally opposed to the people from the Hidden Sect integrating into the secular world."
Xu Xingzhou chuckled, "What use is that? The truth always stands on strength. Do you think constraining the people from the Hidden Sect to those two experimental zones can truly constrain them? Before, they agreed to be constrained only because they were worried we'd go for broke and trap them in the Hidden Sect World. Now that they're out, will they still abide by that foolish agreement?"
Xu Mao and Zhang Long nodded silently. Content first released on M_VLEM_PYR.
This was the truth.
Just like in the past Martial World, the strong fist had the final say.
Originally, they, as Martial Artists, were a step above common people, enjoying better treatment and resources.
But now, with so many Martial Arts experts from the Hidden Sect flooding into the secular Divine Continent, Martial Artists like them now seemed relatively weak, and the special treatment they once enjoyed has been diluted and diminished.
The internal disparity was quite significant.
Coupled with an inherent fear and dread of the Martial Arts masters from the Hidden Sect, Martial Artists in the Divine Continent Country are even more opposed to the Hidden Sect's Martial Artists integrating into society compared to ordinary people.
However, they also knew that with the current trend, no one could stop it.
"Let's not stray from the topic, Brother Zhang, consider whether you are willing to join the Qimen Management Bureau," Xu Xingzhou said to Zhang Long.
Zhang Long hesitated a little.
Seeing his demeanor, Xu Xingzhou knew he was unwilling to join, and said, "The ancestor in my family asked me to join, saying the future situation will be unstoppable, and what we can do is to do our best, to try and keep the Qimen Management Bureau under our control to restrain the illegal elements from the Hidden Sect World and do something for this country."
Zhang Long remained calm; no one of his age would be brainwashed by such words.
He was not unpatriotic, but he had his own way of loving his country and didn't need others to impose those frameworks on him.
"This is also Miss Qin's idea," Xu Xingzhou continued.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Long's expression changed significantly, and he asked, "Is it really Miss Qin's idea?"
Xu Xingzhou nodded and said, "Could I deceive you? The ancestor in my family said that after the establishment of the Qimen Management Bureau, many experts from the Hidden Sect will also join. To prevent the Qimen Management Bureau from falling into the hands of the Hidden Sect in the future, we have to send more people in to supervise."
Zhang Long's expression changed a few times, and he said, "Alright, I'll join."
Xu Xingzhou laughed, "In that case, we'll be colleagues from now on and can continue to cooperate, hahaha."
Zhang Long then realized that Xu Xingzhou had also joined the Qimen Management Bureau. He turned to look at Xu Mao, who smiled and said, "I joined too; in fact, our family's intention is for the three of us to be responsible for developing members in Binhai and establishing a branch to supervise the special population in Binhai City in the future."
Xu Xingzhou added, "They will register us, and from now on, we'll be officially employed by the government, hahaha. By the way, they will also equip us with special weapons. These weapons are quite lethal against Martial Artists and will help our Qimen Management Bureau in deterring and managing extraordinary individuals.
Of course, for us, the most important point is that after joining the Qimen Management Bureau, besides receiving our salary, we can also obtain Genetic Liquid Medicine which helps Martial Artists in cultivation and strengthening their abilities."
Zhang Long's eyes lit up as he said, "Why didn't you mention this crucial point earlier? I almost refused to join because of it."
Xu Xingzhou chuckled mischievously a few times, saying, "I initially planned to let you refuse, then mention these conditions to make you beg me, but considering our good relationship, I couldn't bear to tease you."
Zhang Long was speechless.
Deep in his heart, he was filled with anticipation for his future work.
Jiangbei County, Yunwu Mountain's Base.
Half a month had passed since Qin Yanyang and the Hidden Sect's big shots discussed fully opening the Hidden Sect to the world.
During this half month, various clauses and regulations for Martial Artists from the Hidden Sect and the secular world were constantly being discussed, finally concluding last night with the Divine Continent Country's first set of the "Law of Cultivator."
This law will be printed in large quantities and then distributed to Hidden Sect Practitioners and the original Martial Artists of the Divine Continent.
Moreover, Qin Yanyang also negotiated for the big shots of the Hidden Sect to agree on an examination regarding the content of this law for the people of the Hidden Sect.
Only those who pass the exam can leave the experimental zone and fully integrate into secular life.
Otherwise, the responsibility to supervise those who failed will continue with the major Sects and aristocratic families, keeping those who have not passed in the experimental zone, subject to restraint and control.
Helian Zhan, Wang Chunyang, and others also agreed with Qin Yanyang's purpose in doing this.
After all, only by ensuring these Hidden Sect people truly understand the law and practice self-restraint, can the peace and stability across the Divine Continent be secured.
At night, Qin Yanyang replaced Tong Yunshu to accompany Yang Fei.
During this time, the two women never ceased infusing True Qi into Yang Fei.
Now, Yang Fei's life functions had grown stronger and stronger, almost reaching the level of an ordinary healthy person, and the two women secretly anticipated, feeling that Yang Fei was about to wake up.
That night, after Qin Yanyang infused True Qi into Yang Fei for the second time, she was already extremely tired and weak, planning to practice to recover a bit.
At that moment, a weak but grateful voice sounded beside her ear, "Honey, thank you for your hard work."