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Chapter 32 There aren't that many geniuses in the world.

"Everyone's here, perfect timing, let me introduce you."

Jiang Lei stepped aside, making way for Tang Wangyan behind him, his tone carrying just the right amount of solemnity.

"This is Lieutenant Tang Wangyan, the captain of the intelligence agency's investigation team stationed in the northern district. She just took office today."

After he finished speaking, the office fell silent for half a second.

Zhuang Yi, Pei Xuan, and Lin Ze turned their heads almost simultaneously, their gazes all falling on Tang Wangshu.

Tang Wangyan, Tang Wangshu... The two names differ by only one character, yet anyone could tell that the two were related.

"Wang Shu is my younger sister."

As expected, Tang Wangyan took two steps forward, walked to Tang Wangshu's side, raised her hand and patted her shoulder in a natural and intimate gesture.

"I just happened to be passing by today and wanted to drop by to see her and say hello to everyone."

Zhuang Yi and Pei Xuan were both astonished, especially Pei Xuan, whose pupils contracted slightly.

He had long known that Tang Wangshu had a powerful background, but he never expected that her sister was actually a lieutenant in the intelligence agency.

It should be noted that Luo Du, the captain of the North District Detachment, was only a lieutenant, and among officers of the same rank, positions in the Intelligence Bureau have always been recognized as having the highest prestige.

Tang Wangyan's ability to hold such a high position at such a young age suggests that the Tang family's foundation is far deeper than he had anticipated.

Pei Xuan was immediately filled with remorse.

If only I hadn't pestered Tang Wangshu so much back then!

So what if you offer your warm face to someone who doesn't reciprocate your kindness? If you don't have a thick skin, how will you climb the ladder?

In his regret, Pei Xuan immediately reordered his friends in his mind, moving Tang Wangshu's priority to above Lin Ze.

On the other side, Lin Ze appeared surprised, but in reality, he remained calm.

When he heard the name Tang Wangyan last night, he guessed that she was most likely related to Tang Wangshu. Now it has just confirmed his guess.

He wondered if it was just his imagination, but when Tang Wangyan's gaze swept over everyone, it lingered on him for a second longer, her eyes seeming to hold a hint of scrutiny and a deeper meaning.

Did she sense something?

Lin Ze's heart skipped a beat, but he quickly dismissed the guess.

If Tang Wangyan had really discovered something, she wouldn't be alone in front of him now.

Perhaps out of consideration for her younger sister, Tang Wangyan treated the three of them with exceptional warmth, a faint smile always on her face. After a brief chat about the situation in the North District and the state of Group Eight, she took her leave.

Tang Wangshu then saw her off.

Once downstairs, with only her younger sister by her side, Tang Wangyan said with a smile, "You have good taste! That young man named Lin Ze is quite handsome. I remember you happen to like that type."

Tang Wangshu said reproachfully, "Sister, Lin Ze and I are just colleagues."

"I know, I know, we're just colleagues now."

Tang Wangyan smiled and teased, but secretly muttered to herself.

If they were just ordinary colleagues, why would she repeatedly mention Lin Ze in front of her, and even become more enthusiastic about training and running dungeons because of him?

"But I'm curious, Lin Ze is an orphan with no background, how did he master two excellent-level skills?"

Tang Wangshu hesitated and said, "Lin Ze has great talent, which he must have acquired through training."

Tang Wangyan shook her head.

There are indeed geniuses in this world who are exceptionally talented and can master various powerful skills through training. However, such geniuses are extremely rare, and she doesn't believe she can easily meet one.

I'll have to find some time to investigate Lin Ze later.

"Also, I heard that all the previous members of your Group 8 sacrificed their lives?" Tang Wangyan asked.

Tang Wangshu's attention was diverted, and he nodded, saying, "Yes, I heard that they were ambushed during a mission. Apart from Team Leader Jiang, who survived with serious injuries, all the other team members died."

Seeing Tang Wangyan's thoughtful expression, Tang Wangshu's expression shifted, and she said speechlessly, "Sis, you're not going to have your professional instincts kick in again and suspect there's something fishy going on here, are you?"

Tang Wangyan did not deny it, and nodded, saying, "After all, you will be staying in Group 8 for a period of time. It concerns your safety, so I have to rule out any abnormal factors."

"...Sis, you're being too much of a siscon, it's scaring me."

Tang Wangyan rolled her eyes at her sister, waved her hand, and turned to leave.

......

"Wang Shu's older sister is so beautiful."

Zhuang Yi couldn't help but exclaim in admiration as soon as the Tang sisters left.

Lin Ze glanced at him and teased, "Smitten? Want to try pursuing her?"

Zhuang Yi quickly waved his hands, shaking his head like a rattle drum: "No, no, no, I don't have that kind of guts."

Young and beautiful, high-ranking military officer, from a wealthy family... With so many advantages combined, it's clear that she's not someone an ordinary man could even dream of. He still had some self-awareness about that.

Lin Ze chuckled, then turned his head and caught sight of Jiang Lei standing by the window, his eyes fixed on the Tang sisters downstairs, his eyes narrowed as if he were deep in thought.

Noticing Lin Ze's gaze, Jiang Lei looked away, turned around casually, and said with a hint of emotion, "I didn't expect Wang Shu's sister to be the captain of the investigation team. Now I'm feeling a bit of pressure."

The leader of the eighth group was only a warrant officer, which was two ranks lower than a lieutenant.

The team member's older sister is a high-ranking military officer, so the team leader must feel pressured.

"Team leader, you're overthinking it," Zhuang Yi said casually. "Wang Shu isn't the kind of arrogant military kid who relies on her background, so you can rest assured."

"That's true." Jiang Lei nodded with a smile, his expression quickly returning to normal.

Not long after, Tang Wangshu returned to his office.

Jiang Lei raised his hand and clapped his hands, drawing everyone's attention, and said seriously:

"At the meeting just now, the three captains reached a consensus that the branch will fully assist the intelligence bureau in collecting intelligence on the 'Tianying' organization."

Lin Ze and the other three exchanged glances, not surprised by the result.

A force of unknown origin and purpose has suddenly appeared in the North District. It would be strange if the Legion didn't investigate it thoroughly.

"Captain, where should we start?" Zhuang Yi asked, raising his hand.

"Keep a close eye on the Black Stone Society," Jiang Lei said. "The only known members of the Heavenly Time Society are Dongzhi and Jingzhe. Both of them have had conflicts with the Black Stone Society, and they will most likely take action against them again. If we keep a close eye on the Black Stone Society's movements, we might be able to gain something from it."

He paused, then emphasized, "Remember, our mission is to gather intelligence, not to confront them head-on. Even if we encounter members of Tian Shi, we absolutely must not make contact rashly, let alone provoke a conflict, understand?"

The four of them nodded in unison.

Not to mention the Winter Solstice, which single-handedly wiped out more than a hundred people, even the slightly weaker Awakening of Insects has taken out forty or fifty professionals so far.

Neither of them is someone they can handle.

It's best to avoid direct conflict with strong individuals of this caliber.

In fact, the military is happy to see the timing of events unfold.

To maintain balance, the Legion cannot take action against guilds within its jurisdiction, but if it is the behavior of unofficial professional organizations, then it is none of their business.

The guild couldn't take its anger out on the legion either.

The existence of favorable timing might change the current stalemate in the Northern District, and even in Chilian City.