Chen Qinghai explained, "But you can take on departmental missions to earn Hua Xia points."
"Isn't that the same as my current nominal badge?"
Chen Shu showed his bronze badge. It was just a nominal position that allowed him to take on some missions for rewards.
"It's different."
Chen Qinghai shook his head and said,
"Firstly, although there are no benefits, your rights are the same as those of a Golden Imperial Dragon Guard. This means all missions will be open to you, and you'll receive full rewards!"
The other Imperial Dragon Guards, due to various benefits, even their families would benefit, so their mission rewards were not that high.
"Secondly, you are not affiliated with any city. You can travel nationwide."
"Thirdly, if there are urgent missions, you must also be deployed. As compensation, your rewards will be slightly higher."
"Is that so..."
Chen Shu's eyes showed some thought as he asked, "Do you have any such special Imperial Dragon Guards now?"
"Um... no."
Chen Qinghai spread his hands and said, "This was the result of our few heads discussing it overnight."
They were genuinely worried that Chen Shu would go astray without a job, though he wasn't exactly on the straight and narrow path now...
But with the title of Imperial Dragon Guard, he would at least restrain himself a bit.
As for why he wasn't made a formal Imperial Dragon Guard, firstly, Chen Shu would not easily obey orders and might even conflict with colleagues.
His classmates had firsthand experience of this...
Secondly, Chen Shu might not even care about the basic benefits of an Imperial Dragon Guard.
If he received the same treatment as others, he would naturally be unwilling. It was better to pay him based on how much effort he put in.
Thirdly, if this fellow caused any trouble, the department could directly distance itself, as he was merely an outsourced personnel without a formal position...
"What do you think?"
Chen Qinghai asked, his eyes showing a hint of anticipation.
Actually, there was another reason. Fierce beasts were becoming increasingly active. For a top talent like Chen Shu, it was natural to give him a more high-level position.
What if the fierce beasts attacked and this fellow just ran away? That would be ridiculous...
"No problem. So, I'm the most special Imperial Dragon Guard now?"
Chen Shu raised his eyebrows, a hint of excitement in his eyes.
Just having rights equivalent to a formal Imperial Dragon Guard had already tempted him.
Furthermore, unless it was an emergency mission, he would be free and unconstrained.
"You still need to pass an assessment, which we haven't finalized yet."
Chen Qinghai said, "You still have more than half a year until graduation, so there's no need to rush. Just use your bronze badge for now."
"Okay."
Chen Shu nodded, understanding.
The fierce beast incident had just ended, and the domestic situation was relatively stable. All spatial rifts had calmed down, so there wouldn't be any assessment missions.
"Alright, that's basically all of it."
Chen Qinghai said, "You can head back to school now."
"Uh, boss, can I exchange for items now?"
Chen Shu rubbed his hands, excitement in his eyes.
"Of course!"
Chen Qinghai nodded and said, "The Beast Taming Resource Bureau is next to our building."
"Okay!"
Chen Shu nodded and immediately turned to leave the Imperial Dragon Guard department.
"..."
Chen Qinghai watched his retreating back and murmured, "This is probably the best solution..."
...
In the afternoon, Chen Shu made a trip to the Resource Bureau. He not only squandered all one hundred thousand Hua Xia points but also converted his more than four billion Hua Xia coins into points.
Hua Xia points were non-tradable. If they were really needed, they could only be purchased from the authorities at a ratio of 40,000 Hua Xia coins per point, and a Star-tier permission was required at a minimum.
Chen Shu currently had a Moon-tier permission, so one point only cost 30,000 Hua Xia coins, with virtually no upper limit.
Clearly, the official resources were meant for contribution-making beast tamers.
They were the key force resisting fierce beasts!
"Another slight improvement."
Chen Shu walked down the street, simultaneously handing a white leaf in his hand to the Space Rabbit.
It was a Silver-tier True Treasure of Space that he had exchanged for.
Erha's True Treasures were basically at their peak, but Xiao Huang and the Space Rabbit could still consume them. It was just that True Treasures related to space and physique were too rare.
"Whoosh whoosh~~"
The Space Rabbit's eyes moved, and it directly unleashed five spatial imprints, clearly indicating that its strength had increased again.
Whoosh—
The next moment, the person and the rabbit disappeared from where they were and returned directly to Dorm 333.
Ah Liang and the other two looked at Chen Shu, who had suddenly appeared, without any surprise, as they had grown accustomed to it.
"Hm? Where's Old Xie?"
Chen Shu looked at the three who were eating dinner and immediately went over.
"The Reconnaissance Department sent him back."
Ah Liang asked curiously, "Chen Pi, what rewards did you get?"
The rewards for the three of them were all issued by the academy, which naturally couldn't compare to those specifically issued by the authorities.
"Barely... just tens of billions."
Chen Shu raised his eyebrows, even showing a hint of disdain in his tone.
"Barely? Are you not speaking human language anymore?"
Ah Liang and the other two's eyes widened, filled with envy and jealousy.
Let alone Silver-tier beast tamers, even King-tier wouldn't dare to speak of tens of billions so casually.
"It's really nothing much."
Chen Shu shook his head. The most important reward was the Star medal.
It was not only a lifetime honor but also granted him Moon-tier permission, allowing him to exchange for many things.
It contained not only Gold-tier medicinal herbs and various beast-taming pearls but even Monarch-tier materials could be exchanged.
The Hua Xia Academy could no longer afford to support him. He could only rely on the official treasury.
"It's just a pity that I lack Hua Xia points."
Chen Shu shook his head. He had to earn more money and accumulate high-level resources.
After becoming Gold-tier, he also wanted to cultivate his contracted spirits to their peak. At that time, he might be able to fight against opponents of higher ranks again.
He muttered, "If only this thing could fill itself..."
"..."
Ah Liang and the other two twitched their mouths. Dare you be any more outrageous? It's like saying your family has a money-printing machine...
"Fill what?"
Just then, a voice came from the balcony.
Qin Tian walked in with a backpack, his gaze falling on Chen Shu.
"Uh... Principal, nothing..."
Chen Shu quickly waved his hand, wanting to skip the topic.
Qin Tian raised his eyebrows and said, "Are you thinking about something criminal again?"
"Principal, you are truly prescient..."
Ah Liang gave a thumbs-up. He had now figured Chen Shu out completely.
"Shut up!"
Chen Shu glared at Ah Liang, then smiled and asked, "Principal, would you like some oil cake?"
He gestured to the various dishes on the table.
"Yes! Of course!"