Li Chonglou hadn't expected the other party to be so considerate, and he couldn't help but chuckle.
"It seems they still value some martial ethics. Then let's cut the nonsense. Which two?"
When he arrived, he had already prepared for the possibility that the other party might try to delay him. He didn't expect them to be more anxious than he was.
As identity number one, it was common knowledge that he could take on two missions at once. The man didn't say much more and led Li Chonglou to a large screen.
"Mission number three and mission number eleven. Those are the two."
Li Chonglou said cautiously, "Are you sure you represent that guy? Don't let someone pop out and tell me it's not him after I've just accepted them."
The man chuckled, "I knew you'd say that. Brother Zi even filmed a video for you!"
After that, the man took out his phone and played a video, which showed the likeness of the person from "Zi" and specifically pointed out missions number three and eleven.
Li Chonglou took a photo with his phone, and only then did he feel at ease and went to the mission reception desk.
"Hello, I'd like to accept mission three and eleven."
The staff member seemed to already know, and after a series of proficient operations, these two missions were successfully assigned to him. Just as Li Chonglou was about to leave, the staff member suddenly said in a low voice.
"Brother, tackle eleven first. Three is a tricky one. That way, even if you lose, it won't be too embarrassing, considering completing a mission every three days is quite fast."
Li Chonglou was stunned and felt a mix of amusement and helplessness.
If you say he's on his side, he acts distrustfully. If you say he's not, he actively warns him.
But ultimately, it all stemmed from a lack of trust in him.
"Thanks."
Li Chonglou waved his hand. Just as he turned, he heard the staff member's hushed murmur again.
"Right, he probably sent someone to inquire and research before coming now."
Li Chonglou shook his head, wondering what the staff member's reaction would be if he told them there was no such thing.
Of course, he wasn't in the mood to joke. After leaving the main bureau under the watchful eyes of everyone present, he immediately began to study the details of the two missions.
Both were about apprehending wanted criminals, with the usual understanding that life or death didn't matter. However, there was one difference between the two missions: the target of mission eleven had no background whatsoever, while the target of mission three involved a force he hadn't anticipated.
The Wu family!
Upon seeing this, Li Chonglou immediately began to seriously study mission number three!
The target of mission three was a wanted criminal named Wei Yin, but unlike the information for other missions, there was a small note specifically marked here: "This person was once a squad leader for the Wu family."
This seemingly nonsensical sentence was an official reminder from the General Bureau!
"This Wu family, it seems, is truly not simple."
Li Chonglou's expression suddenly turned solemn. This was unlike anything he had seen in previous missions, even for those who had defected from the General Bureau, their information was briefly mentioned in a large block of text!
And this was a separately highlighted sentence!
Even an idiot could tell that the General Bureau was officially warning that this person might still have connections to the Wu family and hoped that the mission taker would be more careful!
However, while this might be a point of consideration for outsiders, for him, it was a point of interest. This was precisely the opportunity for him to legitimately contact the Wu family!
Almost instantly, the solemnity on Li Chonglou's face turned back into a smile, a genuine smile.
This was a heaven-sent opportunity. With this mission in hand, and with the matter being widely known in the circles, no one would suspect him of having ulterior motives if he investigated the Wu family because of it!
For a moment, Li Chonglou suddenly developed a slightly good impression of that self-important Brother Zi.
What was this, if not a case of an unintended planting of a willow tree that yields shade?
Li Chonglou grinned and then decided to put this mission aside until last, focusing his energy on dealing with the other one as quickly as possible.
The target of the first mission was also not simple. He was an established assassin, and the mission information stated that thirty years ago, he was a prominent figure in Shangjing.
"Ge Dong, who was already a third-layer expert thirty years ago, must be at least fourth-layer now. Perhaps even fifth-layer."
These missions were indeed not for the faint of heart. It seemed that this "Zi" had put a lot of effort into this aspect. However, his location was relatively clear. The last known location of this assassin, Ge Dong, was also in Shangjing.
However, besides his cultivation level, this guy had another tricky aspect.
Because he had been an assassin, his file clearly stated: "Master of counter-surveillance!"
The General Bureau had tried sending their own people to apprehend him, but each time, they were detected as soon as they neared the area, causing him to flee. No matter how stealthy their actions, they couldn't get close. It even led senior officials of the General Bureau to suspect a mole at one point.
This was also why, despite being on the list, he dared to remain in Shangjing.
The main trouble in Shangjing now came from the major powers. He was confident that the General Bureau wouldn't set up an elaborate trap just for him.
If only he knew there was someone in this world who came with a built-in "perspective".
After confirming the information, Li Chonglou immediately set off for a district called Luoding, where the target had been spotted.
Luoding was located west of Shangjing, not too far from Feng Town, but it encompassed three large residential complexes and several ordinary residential areas, making it quite extensive.
If it were anyone else, they would have to spend some time inquiring and gathering information upon arrival.
But for Li Chonglou, these steps could be skipped entirely. As long as the person was still within this area, he could find them within half a day!
When he arrived outside Luoding, it was already close to noon. The streets were bustling with people, many of whom were office workers just finishing their shifts, heading into streets and alleys to find a meal.
Li Chonglou didn't rush in. In this day and age, weren't those on the General Bureau's list all sharp individuals? It was likely that as soon as he accepted the mission, they would have received wind of it here.
According to the map, Li Chonglou first arrived at a Luoli residential complex. It was located by the national highway, and across the highway were a series of mountains, which also marked the border of Shangjing.
He guessed that if the person was still in Luoding, they would most likely have settled here, as it provided a convenient escape route.
After another ten minutes, a figure dressed in black casual wear suddenly appeared on the street outside the Luoli residential complex.
"It's a pity time is a bit tight, otherwise, learning some disguise techniques from Yi Defa first would be more convenient."
At this moment, Li Chonglou had removed his mask and revealed his true face. The outfit he was wearing was also a temporary change. Unless someone he knew was present, they would barely recognize him.
While Luoli was called a residential complex, it was actually a street formed by connecting several surrounding old residential areas. It had shops and amenities, and there were quite a few pedestrians and vehicles, but everyone seemed to be in a hurry, appearing rather busy.
"Let's find a high spot to stake out first."