It was quite mysterious.
However, this did pique Li Chonglou's curiosity.
From the literal meaning, he could vaguely guess something.
Time was not just a unit, but also a currency. It was also used during training, so everyone who entered would have an initial value.
Moreover, this initial value would not increase with the passage of real time.
To put it in simpler terms, it was akin to in-game currency in a game.
Those who entered had to accumulate their own in-game currency, which was time, through various means and channels, and then use it to their advantage.
Or save it up to advance their grade.
Even with these speculations, Li Chonglou's curiosity was not diminished.
If this were true, it would mean that time was the hard currency here, and such distinctive hard currency often came with distinctive products.
Otherwise, it wouldn't be interesting, and they might as well use regular currency.
"As expected, as the facade of a nation, it does have its own unique aspects."
Before entering, he had simply assumed that the General Bureau possessed more experts in various realms.
As for how they were trained, he naturally assumed they had their own special cultivation techniques.
But now it seemed that these methods were also extraordinary!
After all, he had never heard of anything similar outside.
Following Captain Wang, Li Chonglou soon arrived in front of a three-story building, his curiosity leading the way.
However, the outside was still deserted.
It was worth mentioning that since entering, he had not seen any outsiders, except for the few seconds when he had activated his Heavenly Eye Scrying ability.
This sub-base was not small in area, but he couldn't figure out where everyone had gone, giving the impression of an empty city.
"It seems it has already begun."
Captain Wang sighed suddenly.
At Li Chonglou's inquiry, he then provided some basic relevant information.
"You newcomers are entitled to a seven-day welfare training period, using special herbs transported from the underground world, which can develop your physical potential."
"Welfare training refers to using these herbs?"
"No, it's that after training, you can soak in these special herbs. We call it a potential bath."
Well, that was a strange name.
"When you arrived, you probably noticed you didn't see anyone else. At this hour, they should all be in their respective training rooms. Usually, there's collective training only in the morning."
I got it.
Li Chonglou's old face suddenly blushed.
In those few seconds when he activated his Heavenly Eye Scrying ability, he had seen something he shouldn't have.
It wasn't training at all, but rather a bath! It was likely the special herbs Captain Wang mentioned that they were soaking in.
However, there was indeed training involved. But after seeing that scene, Li Chonglou immediately retracted his divine ability and didn't look further.
He couldn't help it, his skin was too thin.
Cough, cough.
Captain Wang, not noticing Li Chonglou's abnormality, continued, "As for the time I just mentioned."
"It is actually our special currency here."
This was consistent with Li Chonglou's guess; time was a special currency here.
To be precise, it was a special electronic currency, though for some reason, it was named "time."
Captain Wang did not explain this, but instead brought up the two most intriguing aspects.
First, the special products.
They were primarily used to purchase herbs and accumulate for advancement.
Here, everyone was allocated a fixed amount of herbs each month. Apart from that, if one wanted more, they had to earn it through their own efforts.
Otherwise, why would newcomers get seven days of free herb soaking as a welfare?
According to Captain Wang, these herbs were still effective even for experts at the sixth level of cultivation.
Moreover, they were special products that absolutely could not be obtained outside!
Among the four departments summarized, only the Enforcement Department had the largest quantity of goods, which was why the people in the Enforcement Department generally had the highest combat power.
It was unavoidable, as the Enforcement Department was the most frequently deployed department outside. Although the Intelligence Department was also dangerous, they operated more in the shadows and possessed a certain degree of self-preservation ability.
The Intelligence Department was not a spy department; in many situations, they could simply withdraw when things went awry.
But the Enforcement Department had to resolve issues first. Sometimes, even in extremely dangerous situations, they had to charge ahead.
Therefore, when it came to benefits for improvement, the Enforcement Department was undoubtedly the best.
Returning to the topic of time currency, Captain Wang emphasized one point when discussing this issue.
That was arena battles.
Yes, where there were people, there was a martial world. Not to mention that any one of them released outside was a genius talent chosen from a thousand.
Arrogance was often inevitable. Conflicts were equally inevitable within the General Bureau.
Therefore, the Enforcement Department also had arena battles.
As long as there were unavoidable conflicts, both parties could apply, and the superior would review it, then conduct a true man-to-man duel.
Cultivators, after all, relied on their fists.
The losing party had to unconditionally abide by the agreement signed before the match.
It wasn't a contract of servitude. If it were a similar pre-match agreement, the superior would not approve it.
The General Bureau clearly stipulated that agreements that insulted human dignity were not allowed.
Arena battles were merely a means to resolve conflicts, not a breeding ground for a chaotic martial world. The General Bureau, after all, was a state department representing the nation in the most formal manner.
It was impossible to adopt the ways of the martial world and create a messy, unhealthy environment.
However, shouting "father" or washing socks for a month was still possible.
However, in Captain Wang's words.
Arena battles were more about gambling with time currency.
This was also the only place within the General Bureau that could be considered a transaction of time.
"Don't misunderstand me. The General Bureau would not encourage gambling. This time gambling is restricted. Each time cannot exceed a certain amount. The specific limit is determined by individual application and superior approval."
Li Chonglou nodded. Seeing Captain Wang's serious expression, he really wanted to say, "I'm not interested."
He had come to the General Bureau to retire, and he had no intention of getting involved in such things.
In Li Chonglou's opinion, the best situation was for no one to bother him, allowing him to calmly get through this period of turmoil.
To put it bluntly, it was still a matter of time.
Forget about a year or half a year; he would consider staying here for more than a month too long!
Therefore, regardless of time currency, special herbs, or promotion channels here,
Li Chonglou was merely curious and didn't have many other intentions.
What Captain Wang was saying was only the first aspect. The second aspect involved rules and promotion channels.
For experts like them, making money was as simple as moving a finger.
This wasn't about becoming the richest person in the country overnight, but living a prosperous life was not a problem at all!