As Long Shi left, it was uncertain when they would meet again. Although methods still needed to be discussed with Chen Pao and the others, it wasn't necessarily impossible.
Naturally, it would be good to learn the methods first.
"This is also simple. You just go directly to the camp and find the camp leader. He'll tell you how to do it."
Long Shi was direct, but suddenly a problem came to mind.
"By the way, where are you going next? Why don't you come back to headquarters with me first?"
Li Chonglou had not yet given an answer regarding the appointment at headquarters, and Long Shi was quite concerned about this.
Although the current matter did not end with any bad outcomes, and could even be considered a complete success, as the responsible parties had taken responsibility, it did not mean there were no repercussions.
Both of them knew that after this, Li Chonglou would enter the public eye. Those who only had a vague understanding of him might even investigate him personally. It would be basically impossible for Li Chonglou to continue operating in the ordinary world.
The Civilian Affairs Association would also keep a close watch on him.
After all, this incident had been a blow to the Civilian Affairs Association. As one of the three major forces, they would not quarrel with headquarters, but that did not mean they would not have opinions about him.
Li Chonglou understood Long Shi's meaning and shook his head, saying, "You go back first. I want to stay here a little longer. I'll find you after I get out."
Long Shi's eyes lit up. Being able to find him meant that Li Chonglou was willing to abandon everything from before and officially join headquarters.
This was indeed good news!
Long Shi couldn't help but pat Li Chonglou on the shoulder, saying with relief, "That's the way it should be. Although Captain will definitely protect you, with your current status, it's still not suitable for you to execute Dragon Team missions.
"First, find a position at headquarters and stay there for a while. When the heat dies down and no one is paying attention to you, the Captain will definitely let you come back."
This was like being put on the cold bench.
Li Chonglou sighed inwardly.
Long Shi left first. His tasks seemed endless, always rushing to the next one after finishing the current one.
Li Chonglou, as expected, remained in the underground world. He also had to find a way to go outside the safety zone again to brush up on residual souls from the beast hordes.
Elder Lin and the others' opinions had been conveyed by Elder An, and he also felt somewhat sorry for them.
However, just as Li Chonglou was about to leave, a figure suddenly blocked his path.
"Hello, I am Yu Xian, a squad leader of the War Association."
He was a man in his thirties, with a square face and thick eyebrows that made his eyes shine. Although he appeared somewhat thin, he gave off an impression of being as stable as a rock when he stood there.
At least a sixth-level expert.
Li Chonglou narrowed his eyes slightly, unsure of the other party's intentions.
However, he still replied, "Hello, Li Chonglou."
As they shook hands, the other party's surname also gave Li Chonglou some clues.
As expected, the next moment, Yu Xian took the initiative to say, "I am an elder of the Yu family. I wonder if you've heard of the Yu family, friend?"
Indeed, he was from the Yu family. Yu Ke had only left not long ago, and Li Chonglou understood the Yu family well. However, as he didn't know if they were friends or foes, Li Chonglou did not announce himself.
He simply nodded calmly.
"Then I'll get straight to the point. As far as I know, Mr. Li hasn't officially joined headquarters yet, right? Although you have a special status, I don't think it would be a problem."
Li Chonglou stared into his eyes, but the latter remained unfazed, maintaining a slight smile.
"I would like to invite Mr. Li to join our War Association's Operations Department on behalf of the War Association."
Yu Xian's thick eyebrows, paired with his sincere smile, made him appear somewhat approachable. However, Li Chonglou refused without a second thought, "I'm sorry, I don't wish to join any other organization at the moment."
Li Chonglou smiled faintly and withdrew his hand.
Yu Xian did not seem surprised. He suddenly took out a business card from his pocket and handed it over.
"Then, Mr. Li, call me when you change your mind."
After a moment of silence, Li Chonglou still accepted the business card.
He had already offended one of the three major forces, and he didn't even know the depth of the situation. It was always better to have more friends than more enemies, and Li Chonglou understood this.
It was just accepting a business card, which Li Chonglou naturally wouldn't refuse.
However, what he didn't expect was that Yu Xian, who should have been leaving, suddenly said, "Mr. Li, could I have your contact information for this matter, just on my personal behalf?"
Li Chonglou's eyebrows shot up.
"Brother Yu, do you need my help with something?"
Yu Xian smiled, "Mr. Li, you are indeed a wise man. However, it's not the right time yet. How about we just be friends?"
Just being friends, that was naturally not a problem. Then they exchanged contact information. Yu Xian did not bother them further, bid farewell, and turned to leave directly.
Watching his retreating figure, Li Chonglou vaguely guessed something.
Just as he put away the business card, another figure appeared within his sight.
He was standing in a quiet alley with few people. After Yu Xian left, there was only him here. The other party had clearly come for him.
The newcomer was an old man with a honest face, always wearing a faint smile.
This age made Li Chonglou recall what Long Shi had mentioned earlier.
As expected, when the old man spoke, he was indeed there to recruit for the Supervision Institute.
In Li Chonglou's opinion, the Supervision Institute was like a monastery in the ordinary world, only entered by those with no attachments. He naturally refused directly.
At the very least, before completing his two core missions, he would not consider the Supervision Institute.
Of course, there was also a bottom line: his family. Unless it was a situation of absolute necessity, he would not bring his wife to live in such a place.
Therefore, his refusal this time was much more resolute than his refusal to Yu Xian.
The latter seemed used to it, but a look of regret still appeared on his face, "Young man, you will realize sooner or later that the Supervision Institute is your best choice. You can come find me anytime if you change your mind in the future."
The old man did not pester him further, and after speaking, he also turned and left.
What left Li Chonglou speechless was that as soon as he was about to leave, another figure appeared at the end of the alley.
Was there no end to this?
However, this time, the person who came seemed to have ill intentions.
He was a middle-aged man, appearing to be around Yuan Bei's age, but his eyes were even more steady.
Even though he was just walking forward, he gave the impression of a primitive ferocious beast lunging at him.
Those eyes were staring at him intently!
A powerful enemy!
Li Chonglou's body instantly tensed, and Elder An, who had merged with him, was ready to issue orders to Elder Lin and the others at any moment.
This was their instinct as strong individuals!
Both of them clearly felt a threatening aura directed at them from this person!
"Li Chonglou, right."
The newcomer stopped about five meters away and spoke in a deep voice.
Li Chonglou secretly surveyed the surroundings, finding an escape route first, and then replied.