Chapter 389: Chapter 385: SSS Level Task!

The Tower of Decision.

Bai Qi left Zhao Futu’s office with a troubled expression.

“I feel like I’m getting involved in something very odd.”

Glancing back at Zhao Futu, who was back to work, Bai Qi sighed helplessly.

“Oh well, at least there’s a mythical resource as a reward. I’ll just have to play it by ear.”

While king-level creatures can produce mythical resources, the chances are quite low. Only emperor-level creatures can produce them reliably.

So, before he was capable of slaying an emperor-level creature by himself, he shouldn’t miss such an opportunity.

The most crucial factor was, despite the nagging doubt, the quality of the mythical resources provided by the Thirteenth Bureau was unusually high.

“The guys from the Thirteenth Bureau will arrive in two days, so what should I do for now?”

As he gazed at the deserted square before him, Bai Qi lifted his right hand, displaying the black ring. With a thought, he vanished from the spot.

When he opened his eyes, Bai Qi had arrived in an unfamiliar world.

This secret place was also a plain environment but was significantly larger than the previous secret base The power he wielded over this place estimated it to be ten times larger than the previous one.

“At least, I don’t have to worry about running out of space.”

Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction. Sure enough, Zhao Futu’s solution was generous, effectively sorting out his problem of space in the secret place.

“Schuck, let Yu and Jiuding handle the relocation and reconstruction of the base. We can move.”

“Understood.”

Schuck nodded and released various survey machinery to measure the terrain and design the preliminary transformation plan.

“There’s no rush. This is just the first stop.”

Seeing Schuck’s efficiency, Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction, connected his spirit power to the Secret Realm Ring again, and vanished with his five pets.

Heat.

This was Bai Qi’s only sensation at the moment.

“The second level has a tropical climate?”

Bai Qi wiped the sweat off his forehead and removed the winter clothes he had. He felt much better afterward.

The secret realm Zhao Futu gave him had three layers. It was said to be left by a rather famous Legendary Beast Master in history. It was a nurturing secret realm. However, it had been fully exploited by the Beast Master Association and had been abandoned.

After all, with the Holy Relic Tower, the Association didn’t have much interest in such secret realms.

Bai Qi looked around, gazing at the excited Worm Grass scuttling around, and said, “The second level is about the same size as the first. We can consider placing some of the base here.”

“No problem, the climate here is suitable for farming and breeding. Gamma should like it.”

Schuck nodded, giving his advice. The mention of this place delighted Gamma.

Clop, clop.

(Farming and breeding? Gamma loves it here!)

Arwu, arwu…

(This dog doesn’t like it here, this coat will dry if it stays too long…)

“We can check out the third level.”

Bai Qi tapped the ring on his hand and went to the third level.

Achoo!

A cold wind blew. Having just taken off his clothes due to the heat, Bai Qi couldn’t help but yawn and hurriedly put his winter clothes back on.

“Such a sinister arrangement for this secret realm, its owner must be very cunning.”

Bai Qi rubbed his nose, looking at the chilly ice field surrounding him. He was about to discuss the transformation plan with Schuck when he noticed that Beta, who had been listless before, was now frolicking happily on the ice field.

Arwu, arwu!

(I’ve decided, this will be my territory from now on!)

“As expected of a creature with Arctic Ice Wolf bloodline.”

Bai Qi wasn’t surprised at all, considering it was quite fitting for Husky to live here. There were plenty of research bases constructed in the Antarctic in his past life.

He would just need to purchase two more energy systems.

“I’m heading to the Thirteenth Bureau soon, I wonder if I could purchase them there.”

Staring at the still excited Husky, Bai Qi turned to Alpha and Delta, “Alpha, Delta, which level do you want to live on?”

Click, clack.

(I’ll follow you, boss.)

Blip, blop.

(So will Delta.)

“Since that’s the case, the two of you will stay on the plains level. Gamma and Epsilon can occupy the tropical level, and as for the ice field…we’ll leave it to this guy.”

Bai Qi nodded, promptly allocating the three-level secret realm. Upon receiving his instructions, Schuck immediately knocked Beta unconscious and started mapping out the relocation of the base.

…

Three days later.

A Wild Owl ship landed securely on the platform. The metal cabin door slowly opened, and two figures stepped out.

Yi Yu looked apologetic as he said to Zhao Futu and Bai Qi, “My apologies, Chairman Zhao. We were delayed by some issues on the way, and have arrived a day later than planned.”

“Not a problem, being able to witness the Thirteenth Bureau’s infamous birch arrive late is quite entertaining.”

Zhao Futu chuckled and patted Bai Qi on the shoulder, “Bai Qi will now be under your care.”

Yi Yu nodded, remarking, “You flatter us, Chairman Zhao. It’s simply part of our duty.”

Then, Yi Yu turned to Bai Qi and said, “It’s been a long time, Bai Qi.”

“Minister Yi, long time no see.”

Bai Qi nodded slightly, then looked at Li Xusheng standing next to Yi Yu, and said, “Long time no see.”

“Hmm.”

Li Xusheng responded with a single syllable and then stopped talking. Bai Qi didn’t find it strange and asked Yi Yu, “Minister Yi, can you tell me the specific content of this mission?”

“Of course, after all, it’s an SSS-level task.”

Yi Yu said, “But due to the time factor, let’s get on the plane and talk about it.”

“SSS-level task?!”

Bai Qi was taken aback upon hearing this. The association divided all tasks based on their difficulty level – the lowest F-level tasks were almost small tasks like delivering things. Tasks like hunting Lord-level and King-level creatures, as Bai Qi had done before, varied between A and S level.

But an SSS-level task, Bai Qi had never seen one before.

Could this be the task of beating up a legendary ferocious beast?

The chairman has misled me!

Bai Qi looked at Zhao Futu somewhat speechlessly, only to find that the environment around him suddenly changed, and he was abruptly moved into Wild Owl’s cockpit.

“The mission is important. I won’t keep you any longer. Remember to return safely.”

Zhao Futu waved to Bai Qi, then disappeared where he stood.

“I feel like I’ve been tricked onto a pirate ship…”

Bai Qi covered his face and exhaled, while Yi Yu responded with a subtle smile, “Don’t worry, although this is an SSS-level task, the danger level is not that high. It has been rated this way only because of the unique location where the mission will be carried out.”

“A special execution location?”

Various scenes flashed in Bai Qi’s mind – the infinite abyss, Star-picking Cliff, or the desolate desert?

These places don’t seem to require SSS-level tasks, right?

“That’s right. Just that this place is unknown to ordinary people.”

Yi Yu nodded and looked at the distant sky, “It’s where the Federation Guardians live.”

“Eden.”

…

Tianyuan City.

As the Wild Owl slowly came to a stop, and Bai Qi saw the towering Starry Sky Gate outside the window, he finally put down the Alchemy Basics in his hands.

According to Yi Yu, the location of Eden was special. It was impossible to get there by the Wild Owl alone. They had to borrow the power of the Starry Sky Gate.

“We’ve arrived. Let’s take a rest first. Once everyone is together, we can start.”

Yi Yu knocked on the door. After obtaining permission from Bai Qi, he pushed the door in and said, “Thirteenth Bureau Logistics here also has an outlet. You can check it out if you are interested, Bai Qi.”

“Thank you.”

Bai Qi’s eyes lit up, he had just been considering whether to ask Wang Huai or Xia Yan to help him purchase new energy systems, but Yi Yu took the initiative to mention it.

“I have a few other things to handle, let Xusheng take you along.”

Yi Yu glanced at Li Xusheng. Li Xusheng nodded slightly, walked up to Bai Qi, and said, “Follow me.”

“Sorry for the trouble.”

With Li Xusheng leading the way, Bai Qi passed through a series of checkpoints and arrived in front of a spacious square.

The square was circular and filled with shops of all colors. Everything sold in the shops was mechanical or related materials.

In front of these shops, people wearing various uniforms were ardently arguing with the shopkeepers.

“What a surprisingly lively scene…”

Bai Qi clicked his tongue, and was unable to link this place with the heavily guarded Thirteenth Bureau Base.

“The Logistics Department is a special part of the Thirteenth Bureau. It not only supplies the Bureau with materials but is also the largest wholesaler in the Federation. Many of the inventions from the research department are sold here.”

Li Xusheng rarely volunteered an explanation to Bai Qi. As he was about to guide Bai Qi inside, he noticed Bai Qi had already rushed into the plaza.

“This place is amazing. Got Gold, rarely found in the world, is sold by the ton here. Isn’t the latest model of mechanical martial arts assistant out there an old model here?”

Bai Qi’s eyes sparkled, and the suppressed mechanical martial arts teacher’s spirit exploded completely. He scurried around in excitement, like a child entering an amusement park.

This guy, is he truly the researcher of the four core patents? He doesn’t look anything like the people in the research department.

Li Xusheng was somewhat puzzled as he watched Bai Qi get farther and farther away, and immediately strode after him.

“Energy Systems, Energy Systems, umm, found it!”

Bai Qi searched around the square, and finally located an energy system shop in the most deserted corner.

Unlike others, Energy Systems were not part of the rapid consumption goods; naturally, it was a bit quieter.

Even so, there were still many people in the shop carefully selecting products.

“Bai Qi? What are you doing here?”

Just as Bai Qi entered the shop, a man stopped him.

“Professor Li? What are you doing here?”

Bai Qi glanced at the man and was surprised when he saw his face.

“Isn’t it because of you? Plenty of mechanical martial arts professionals have begun studying the derivative products of rune mechanical armor. The power supply in some of the Star Mechanical Labs is insufficient, so Professor Chu asked me to come here and purchase a few.”

Professor Li looked at Bai Qi and asked, “And you? I thought you were supposed to be at the Beast Master Association headquarters?”

Bai Qi scratched his head and said, “Well, I’ve been given a mission. Since I was passing by, I decided to come in and buy a few things.”

Professor Li nodded, “However, only large-scale energy systems are sold here. Medium and small-sized ones are on the other side.”

“Thanks, but I came here to buy a large-scale energy system.”

He walked into the store, immediately turned the sale list to the last page, glanced at it, and immediately made his choice.

“The highest configuration of the Star Core Energy System, three of them.”

“Full payment, and will pick up now.”