Chapter 122: 116, Shocking Elite Investigator Benefits (Seeking Subscription Monthly Tickets)
Bai Jingwei looked at Lu Lin, staring directly into his eyes.
The method Lu Lin suggested wasn’t something they hadn’t considered. They had simply abandoned it for various reasons.
But if they didn’t follow Lu Lin’s method, they wouldn’t be able to uncover the secrets within Lu Lin’s Star Power Domain.
After some thought, Bai Jingwei said, "Forget it. Let’s leave it at that for today. You still have to rush to Alien, right? Hurry home, pack your things, and get ready to leave."
"I always feel on edge every day you’re on Saturn."
"The sooner you go, the sooner I can rest easy."
"Oh, right." Bai Jingwei stopped Lu Lin, who was about to turn and leave. "Those three geniuses from earlier will also be going to Alien to study. When the time comes, please look after them a bit."
"Me... look after those three geniuses?" Lu Lin exclaimed. "Governor Bai, are you joking? I, Lu Lin, my parents are farmers, our family owes millions in loans, and I’ve only awakened the most common Earth Talent with an initial refining degree of 0.78%. With my meager abilities, you want me to take care of three geniuses with an initial refining degree of 0.99%?"
"That’s right. Although they are indeed geniuses, in my eyes, you, Lu Lin, are... a monster," Bai Jingwei replied.
"Alright, alright, you should get going."
Governor Bai smiled and gestured for Lu Lin to leave. Inwardly, however, she was thinking about how to better win over Lu Lin’s parents. Once Lu Lin went to Alien, his ambitions would surely soar. With his capabilities, bringing his parents to live on Alien wouldn’t be an issue. She couldn’t let Lu Lin just leave. Bai Jingwei still wanted to cultivate Lu Lin into a star talent for Green City, and even for all of Saturn. In the future, she might even need to rely on Lu Lin to enhance Saturn’s image and status within the federation. How could she let this kid get away so easily? Even if he were to leave, she had to make sure Lu Lin knew his roots were on Saturn.
Lu Lin walked to the parking lot and found Zhao Lei already waiting for him.
"Boss!" Lu Lin flashed his eight pearly white teeth and cupped his fists towards Zhao Lei. "Congratulations on your breakthrough to the Human Titled King realm!"
Zhao Lei waved his hand and said seriously, "Lu Lin, I owe you a favor."
Lu Lin quickly took two steps back and said with exaggeration, "Boss, you’re overwhelming me with kindness!"
"My breakthrough to the Titled King realm is due to your dedication to the Human Race and your own deep reserves; it was a natural culmination where everything fell into place. It has nothing to do with me."
"Please don’t say such things in the future. If you praise me too much, I’ll become arrogant."
"But, Boss, now that you’re a Titled King, will you continue working at the Star Investigation Office?"
"What will happen to Xiao Li and Xiao Yan then?"
What Lu Lin really wanted to ask about was his own future. He had only joined the Star Investigation Office a few days ago. If Zhao Lei were to be transferred, he would be like an orphan in the office. Although no one would bully him, without someone influential backing him, he wouldn’t be able to speak with confidence, let alone get things done.
"Don’t worry about that. There will be other arrangements for our 76th group," Zhao Lei said solemnly. He then took a step forward and patted Lu Lin’s shoulder affectionately. "Study hard on Alien. Although you’ve already reached Level 2 Star Core Warrior Peak, you still lack a lot in combat skills and experience against enemies."
"Fighting ordinary people or those wastes from the Black Shark Society is no problem. But once you’re on the Exotic Battlefield, facing alien races and exotic beasts that have been fighting for years, you’ll definitely be at a disadvantage."
"When you have time, buy a helmet designed for Star Core Warriors and get some combat experience in ’Exotic OL’."
"As for other things, don’t worry about Star Skills; your current Star Martial is sufficient for now. You’re not short of money either. So, just enjoy your wonderful university life for the next few years."
"Boss, you..." Lu Lin was a bit touched, his eyes slightly red. "Boss, why does this sound like you’re giving your last words? You’ve just become a Titled King, don’t be so pessimistic."
As he spoke, Lu Lin suddenly used his Evasion Star Skill, dodging Zhao Lei’s angry kick, and said playfully, "Hehe, you missed!"
Zhao Lei was speechless. After spending so much time with Lu Lin, he had started to think of him as an old soul like himself. He hadn’t expected this playful side.
"Here." Zhao Lei tossed something to Lu Lin.
"This is the Elite Investigator medal. It was originally an exceptional award, but now that you’ve reached Level 2 Peak, you barely meet the requirements."
"There’s a monthly subsidy of two hundred thousand Federal Coins. If a mission requires your attention, you’ll receive a notification."
"You can look up the other benefits yourself."
"Alright, thank you, Boss!" Lu Lin took the medal, hopped away happily, got into the car, and looked back.
Zhao Lei was still standing there, waiting for him to leave.
Lu Lin suddenly had a feeling that it might be a very long time before he saw Zhao Lei again. Titled King powerhouses couldn’t possibly be this idle every day.
Opening the car window, Lu Lin waved at Zhao Lei, then began to check the benefits of an Elite Investigator.
A monthly subsidy of two hundred thousand Federal Coins.
A monthly equipment maintenance subsidy of two hundred thousand Federal Coins.
One housing unit of 100 square meters in any area of Alien.
Eligible to participate in elite-level missions, each with a one-million Federal Coin supplement, other rewards calculated separately.
Priority for participating in daily missions, with a 50% increase in rewards upon completion.
A marriage subsidy of 100 Star Crystals.
A childbirth subsidy of 100 Star Crystals, doubling for each additional child, up to a maximum of four children.
Internal data from the four major divisions, B Grade and below, can be freely accessed. This includes, but is not limited to: personal histories, business information, Star Core Warrior secrets, Star Martial techniques, Exotic Battlefield maps, intelligence on Alien Races and exotic beasts, and the latest opening times for Secret Realms...
There were many more benefits listed.
Lu Lin was dazzled by the list and closed the page.
Playing with the Elite Investigator medal in his hand, Lu Lin mused that his future looked promising. As long as his ability didn’t regress in the annual Elite Investigator qualification review, he could enjoy these benefits for a lifetime. Could Lu Lin regress? Impossible!
However, Lu Lin didn’t know what this particular medal was for. Zhao Lei hadn’t mentioned it.
Lu Lin now had a total of four medals.
The Star Guide Master Medal, Saturn’s Honorary Citizen Medal, Saturn’s Honorary Soldier Medal, and now, the Star Investigation Office Elite Investigator Medal in his hand.
That Lu Lin could obtain these medals in just 20 days was a testament to his abilities.
Lu Lin put away the medals and stepped out of the car.
"Teacher, thank you for your trouble," Lu Lin said, thanking the driver who had specifically gotten out to open the door for him.
Honestly, as an ordinary person, Lu Lin was still not quite used to being treated this way.
"You’re welcome, Mr. Lu."
"These are your keys, please keep them safe."
"Keys?" Lu Lin took the keys with a puzzled expression, only then realizing they were car keys.
"Mr. Lu, this car is a gift from the City Lord. The vehicle’s registration, insurance, and licenses have all been transferred to your father, Mr. Lu Ping."
"No, wait," Lu Lin said. "Why would the City Lord suddenly give me a car?"
"I wouldn’t know about that. I’m just following orders," the driver replied.
"The car’s documents are in the glove compartment in front of the copilot seat. You can check them."
"If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave."
Lu Lin indeed had no other questions. The driver bid him farewell and left.
Holding the car keys and looking at the brand-new car beside him, Lu Lin felt bewildered.
Back home, he spread the car keys, along with the vehicle registration, driver’s license, transfer certificate, and tax payment certificate from the glove compartment, out on the table.
"Son, what’s all this?" Meng Yu called from the kitchen, where she was preparing lunch, craning her neck as she saw Lu Lin return. "Oh, and a car key too?"