Chapter 299: How Did You Know?

"That's correct." Qi Heng nodded in affirmation. "Rights and obligations have always been reciprocal. The Association expends vast resources to cultivate us, so it naturally expects us to resolve difficult problems for the Association. Therefore, as long as one is a Martial Artist at the Vein Refining Realm, one must complete one Emergency Mission every month."

"That is the kind of mission that is extremely urgent and must be executed immediately, right?"

"Exactly." Zhang Xue took over the conversation. "Emergency Missions have an extremely high priority. Once we receive the relevant email notification, no matter what we are doing at the time, we must immediately put down our current affairs and prioritize completing the Emergency Mission."

"If the mission is successfully completed, there will be corresponding rewards; if one unfortunately fails, one will also face punishment. Of course, you don't need to worry too much."

She comforted him softly, "Although Emergency Missions do carry a certain degree of danger, basically there will be a senior leading the team every time, and sometimes there will even be a True Essence Realm Martial Artist leading the team in person. As long as everyone is careful and cautious, they can still be completed smoothly."

"I understand." Lu Yu agreed with his mouth, but he secretly pondered in his heart that this Emergency Mission was likely far from as simple as it appeared on the surface.

The two words "Emergency" were enough to indicate its complexity and danger.

But as the saying goes, soldiers are raised for a thousand days to be used for a single moment. If they really encounter a dangerous situation and they, as Martial Artists, do not step out to resolve it, could they really count on ordinary citizens?

Qi Heng hesitated for a moment and slowly said, "Little Brother Lu, what I am about to say is not meant with any malice; it is just some of my own personal thoughts."

"On one hand, the variables of an Emergency Mission are extremely large; no one knows what kind of situation will be encountered, and even the team Captain could potentially meet with an accident."

"On the other hand, with the talent you have displayed in alchemy, wanting to enter the headquarters to become an Alchemist is as easy as a Reverse Palm."

"In this way, you would not only be able to obtain these cultivation resources for free, but you would also not need to undertake Emergency Missions."

"I appreciate Senior Qi's good intentions, but I still hope to keep moving forward on the path of martial arts cultivation and explore further Realms." Lu Yu responded with a smile.

He knew clearly in his heart that if he really went to the headquarters, he might end up becoming a tool person specialized in alchemy.

Compared to entrusting the heavy responsibility of saving the human race to others, he was more willing to struggle relying on his own strength.

"As long as you have thought it through yourself." Qi Heng gently patted Lu Yu's shoulder.

Whether one chooses to go out and fight against Fierce Beasts or stay at the headquarters to focus on alchemy, it is essentially working for the future of the human race, and there is no distinction between high or low status.

"It is getting late, and we should also set off to execute our next mission."

Upon hearing this, Song Tian was startled in his heart and hurriedly took two quick steps forward, saying, "You two, are you leaving in such a hurry? No matter what, you must stay for lunch before you go, right?"

"No need." Qi Heng waved his hand. "We appreciate President Song's good intentions."

As he spoke, he looked at Lu Yu again and said seriously, "Little Brother Lu, if you change your mind in the future and want to head to the headquarters, you can send us a message at any time, or inform the Vice President; we will come to meet you then."

"Mm, I have noted it. Both seniors, please be sure to pay attention to safety on the road." Lu Yu said with full gratitude.

Regardless of the purpose the other party had, these two seniors from the headquarters were indeed genuinely concerned about him.

"Rest assured, even if we encounter those top-tier Elite-level Fierce Beasts, we have the strength to contend with them." Qi Heng smiled confidently. "That will be all; no need to see us off."

"Little Brother Lu, President Song, take care. We look forward to seeing you again next time." Zhang Xue smiled and waved to the two of them, then followed Qi Heng out of the door.

Even so, Lu Yu still accompanied Song Tian and saw the two of them all the way outside the city gate.

After both sides bid each other farewell, the next moment, Qi Heng and Zhang Xue shot off like arrows released from a bow, running rapidly toward the distance.

"Brother Qi, I am still a bit worried about leaving Little Brother Lu here alone." Zhang Xue's face revealed a look of concern.

"If this matter today spreads out, there is no guarantee that some evil forces with ulterior motives won't have crooked ideas about Little Brother Lu. After all, the talent and strength Lu Yu has displayed are very likely to attract the covetousness of those dark forces."

"There is no need to worry too much about this." Qi Heng said after pondering for a moment. "The only ones who know about this are President Tang Lao, you and me, plus Song Tian. The headquarters has always kept its mouth shut about such matters; you and I naturally won't leak it casually, Song Tian is definitely not the type of person who would betray others, and Little Brother Lu goes without saying."

Zhang Xue nodded slightly.

"Actually, worrying about this is of no help." Qi Heng sighed helplessly. "Little Brother Lu Yu insists on not leaving with us, so what can we do? We can't really knock him unconscious and take him away by force, right? Even if we brought him to the headquarters, that scene wouldn't look good."

"That's true." Zhang Xue sighed softly. This was indeed the most thorny problem.

They did not know what Little Brother Lu Yu was insisting on staying here for, so they could only pray silently that everything would be safe and sound before he decided to head to the headquarters.

At the gate of Yongan City.

Song Tian stood quietly on the spot, his gaze fixed on the distance, as if he could still see the figures of Qi Heng and Zhang Xue departing.

"President." Lu Yu turned his head and reminded him softly, "They have already gone far away; we should go back too."

"Mm." Song Tian then slowly withdrew his gaze.

He felt somewhat regretful in his heart; the headquarters had finally sent people over, but they left in less than two hours.

But he was not too disappointed, after all, at this moment, a Martial Artist at the Vein Refining Realm, and specifically at the Refining Pulse Realm Mid-Stage, was standing right beside him.

"Little Brother Lu, you are so outstanding, it truly makes me feel deeply ashamed. To tell you the truth, I am even a bit embarrassed to continue sitting in this position of President." Song Tian's tone was full of shame.

Lu Yu hurriedly waved his hands repeatedly. "President, I have absolutely no interest in your position. I just want to practice alchemy peacefully and occasionally go hunt Fierce Beasts to improve myself."

Song Tian could not help but be unable to laugh or cry. As if he had remembered something, he hesitated again and again, and finally asked tentatively, "Little Brother Lu, can I discuss something with you?"

"It's about the Top-grade Blood Qi Pill, right?" Lu Yu asked with a smile.

"!" Song Tian's eyes widened in surprise, and he blurted out, "You, how did you know?"

Once the words were out, he realized he had lost his composure. His old face flushed red, and he hurriedly coughed twice, trying to cover up his embarrassment, and said, "Yes, that's right, Little Brother Lu, do you think you could sell one or two Top-grade Blood Qi Pills to me?"