Chapter 150 The Hall of Surveillance.
After dealing with the Hongchen siblings, who were there as exchange students, in the morning and having lunch, Wu Xuan went alone to the Hall of Surveillance, where surveillance missions were distributed.
The Hall of Surveillance was responsible for collecting and distributing surveillance missions and was an extremely important institution in the Inner Academy.
Here, Wu Xuan saw a familiar figure.
That tranquil and gentle temperament was none other than Senior Sister Zhang Lexuan.
"Senior Sister! Are you so busy? You just finished receiving those exchange students from the Sun Moon Empire this morning, and you're here at the Hall of Surveillance to distribute missions this afternoon?" Wu Xuan asked in surprise. Zhang Lexuan smiled and shook her head: "The Hall of Surveillance is a rotation system for me and a few other Inner Academy teaching assistants. It just so happens to be my turn today."
"I see! Then Senior Sister, please help me with the application. I am now formally applying to become a Shrek Academy inspector." As he spoke, Wu Xuan took out the badge given to him by Elder Mu.
When Zhang Lexuan took out the inspector badge, her gaze towards Wu Xuan was somewhat strange. "Junior Brother Wu, you've broken the record for the youngest inspector by becoming an inspector at around fifteen years old."
"Oh! Senior Sister, who set the previous record?"
Zhang Lexuan smiled gently. "The previous record was naturally mine, your Senior Sister."
"Senior Sister, do you think the academy will give me a special reward since I've broken the academy's records consecutively, like appointing me as an assistant instructor or chief disciple?" Wu Xuan couldn't help but tease her. Zhang Lexuan's eyes flickered slightly upon hearing this, then she said gently, "Don't even think about becoming an assistant instructor. With Elder Mu's high regard for you, how could he let you waste your time on such a position? As for chief disciple, breaking the academy's records alone isn't enough. Besides various assessments, you also need the approval of over 90% of the inner academy students."
"That's too troublesome! I'll pass then." While the two chatted casually, Wu Xuan completed the registration and identity verification, officially becoming a member of the inspection team.
Looking at Wu Xuan's expression, Zhang Lexuan couldn't help but shake her head and chuckle twice, then explained the rules of the Inspection Hall to Wu Xuan.
Wu Xuan listened patiently.
"Depending on their strength and the number of missions completed, inspectors are ranked. They are Yellow, Purple, Black, and Red."
"Above Red are the two leaders of the inspection team: Elder Mu and Elder Xuan."
Listening to Zhang Lexuan's explanation, Wu Xuan subconsciously asked, "Senior Sister, what level of inspector are you now?"
"I've completed forty-one inspection missions, so I'm currently a Black-level inspector. In terms of the number of missions completed, I've reached the standard for a Red-level inspector. However, Red-level inspectors have cultivation requirements; they must be at the Title Douluo level. So I'm still at Black-level."
"Generally, students must reach the Black-level inspector standard to graduate from the Inner Academy."
"So I'm a Yellow-level inspector now?" Wu Xuan asked.
"Hmm."
"Then, Senior Sister, what are the requirements for advancing from Yellow to Purple rank?"
Zhang Lexuan smiled and said, "It's very simple, just complete five Yellow rank inspection missions. But Junior Brother Wu Xuan, don't worry. This is your first time carrying out a mission, and according to the mission issuance rules of the Inspection Hall, you usually won't be assigned a mission that's too difficult. Also, since this is your first time carrying out a mission, the academy won't assign you a solo mission; it's usually a team mission."
As she spoke, Zhang Lexuan handed a yellow scroll to Wu Xuan, and at the same time instructed, "Junior Brother Wu, for confidentiality and safety, it's best to read the scroll alone when you get back, and don't tell anyone else about the mission content. Just keep it to yourself."
"Okay, thank you, Senior Sister." Wu Xuan nodded slightly, and as soon as he turned around, he opened the scroll in the Inspection Hall.
Seeing that Wu Xuan had ignored her words, a helpless look appeared on Zhang Lexuan's face.
Inside the scroll, Wu Xuan saw his first mission as an inspector.
The mission's outline is as follows: In Lingguang City, a main city of the Heavenly Soul Empire near the Sun Moon Empire's territory, many people have contracted a strange illness resembling anemia.
Those infected experience mild symptoms like paleness, weakness, and general frailty, while severe cases are unable to perform even moderate work, collapsing and fainting after strenuous activity.
Although the Governor's Office can provide treatment, the number of infected soldiers and civilians continues to rise, now reaching several thousand in various districts. Unable to determine the cause, the Governor's Office has no choice but to seek help from Shrek Academy.
Wu Xuan and his companions, along with two other Inner Academy students, are tasked with investigating the true cause of this outbreak.
The participants are Wu Xuan, Ma Xiaotao, and Yao Haoxuan.
Upon seeing their names, a strange glint flashed in Wu Xuan's eyes. He could understand Ma Xiaotao, given Yan Shaozhe's constant efforts to bring them together, but what about Yao Haoxuan?
Two years had passed, and Yao Haoxuan had naturally broken through to the Soul Emperor realm, obtaining his next Soul Ring.
A Soul Emperor and a Soul Saint accompanying him on such a small reconnaissance mission? Isn't that a bit of a waste of talent?
But it doesn't matter; this mission is just a relaxation after two years of seclusion. However, he can't do this next mission; he'll have to talk to his teacher tonight.
Night. The night sky was dotted with stars as Wu Xuan entered the Sea God Pavilion once more.
Elder Mu seemed to have anticipated Wu Xuan's arrival and was already waiting in the main hall on the first floor.
Elder Mu was, as usual, reclining on a recliner at one end of a long wooden table with a kind expression.
"Teacher!" Wu Xuan called out to Mu En.
"Hmm. Little fellow, you're going on a surveillance mission tomorrow; why aren't you resting properly tonight?" Mu En glanced at Wu Xuan, his tone slightly concerned.
"Teacher! I've already received the missions, but they're all investigation-type missions. I want missions that can clean up evil spirit masters." Wu Xuan smiled ingratiatingly. "Teacher, could you please make an exception for me and assign me a different mission next time?"
Mu En smiled and slowly shook his head. "Little guy, it's good that you have a heart to eliminate evil, but you're thinking too simply. Nearly a thousand people in this important border town are suffering from qi and blood deficiency. Do you think this is just a common strange illness?"
Wu Xuan was taken aback. "Teacher, you mean it's related to evil spirit masters!"
Mu En smiled slightly, raised one hand, and a very thin metal plate appeared in his palm.
This metal plate was round, radiating a soft golden halo. The most peculiar thing was the openwork carving on it. The openwork patterns were fine and regular, yet full of creativity and imagination. No soul power fluctuations seeped out from it, but it was just there, yet it had a special texture as solid as a mountain.
"This is a level nine soul tool, Red Dust Protection!" Wu Xuan looked at Mu En in astonishment.
"Excellent! The research on soul tools has been nearly complete over the past two years, so naturally it's returned to my hands. Since taking you as my disciple, I haven't given you any decent gifts yet, so I'll bestow this level nine defensive soul tool upon you. This way, even if you encounter danger, you'll have some self-protection capabilities." With that, the level nine soul tool floated to Wu Xuan's side.
"Thank you, Master!" Wu Xuan nodded and accepted the Red Dust Blessing. Although the second ring of the Soul-Breaking Spear, Ice Emperor, had already given him a defensive soul skill, Wu Xuan wouldn't object to having another defensive soul tool.
"Alright! Go back and rest. When you advance to a Purple-level Inspector, I have other rewards for you." Elder Mu looked at Wu Xuan gently.
"Okay! Goodbye, Master." Wu Xuan waved and then left the Sea God Pavilion's hall.
Wu Xuan naturally understood the implication in Elder Mu's words; a single mission could advance him to a Purple-level Inspector, which showed that the mission was extraordinary.
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