CHAPTER 22: CHAPTER 22: 14TH BUREAU

The crowd listened to the man in the windbreaker and was momentarily stunned. Then their cheeks twitched,

Though what you said makes sense and is truthful, saying it so openly might not consider their feelings.

Zhou Yingting didn’t respond at the moment. Observing how the other side surrounded the area and how Song Qingyun just left smoothly, he realized that if he didn’t fill out the information, he might not be able to leave.

Zhou Yingting took out his phone to scan the code, but then frowned slightly.

"Well, my phone got damaged in the replica dimension...."

The plasma inside the replica dimension doesn’t just target people. Even electronics are treated the same way.

Stopping slightly at this point, Zhou Yingting looked at the four people with a puzzled expression.

With phones damaged, how did the other side complete the transaction earlier?

He hadn’t looked closely earlier so he’d missed this point.

The others nodded in agreement, having realized their phones were damaged when they were in the car earlier.

"Phones are broken?"

The man in the windbreaker raised an eyebrow but wasn’t surprised.

He picked up a radio and said something. Moments later, someone drove up to them.

In the car, there were several phone boxes.

Presumably, they all contained phones.

"Choose whatever phone you want."

He indicated for everyone to pick a phone.

Zhou Yingting frowned at the scene, thought for a moment, and went forward to select a phone.

"Could these phones have some sort of bugging device?"

Someone mumbled as they took a phone.

The man in the windbreaker heard clearly and smiled, "No need to worry about that. We wouldn’t do such things. If you’re unsure, feel free to replace the phone once you return."

"For now, these phones are just for emergency use."

Everyone thought this made sense.

If they’d rather not risk it, they could simply discard it later since it was free anyway.

Zhou Yingting casually picked a phone, agreeing inwardly with the man’s assurances. Still, for safety, he’d replace it later.

Upon activating the phone’s system, Zhou Yingting scanned the code and curiously asked,

"We didn’t see your 14th Bureau people when we got on the bus. So how do you know where we are when we get off?"

Zhou Yingting asked with curiosity as he looked at the pop-up window.

"Oh, it’s because someone at our bureau can calculate where people exiting the replica dimension will appear, so we arrive here promptly to receive them."

The man in the windbreaker spoke candidly.

"As for when the replica dimension opens, foreseeing that comes at a high cost. Plus, the frequency of such events is increasing worldwide, with other countries besides Huaxia experiencing the same."

"So we’ve decided not to prevent ordinary people from entering replica dimensions, as this might also be an opportunity for them. As for those who die inside, we’ll do our best in the aftermath."

Zhou Yingting felt enlightened.

So that’s how it is.

But does this mean the probability of replica dimensions appearing has increased?

"Oh, and my name is Zhang Yi. Here’s my contact information. If you need the 14th Bureau for anything, feel free to reach out."

"Also, a rule to share with everyone: The 14th Bureau doesn’t get involved in matters inside the replica dimension. Whatever grievances arise, keep them inside. Outside, it’s our responsibility."

"We don’t allow anyone to cause trouble outside and threaten public safety. I hope this is clear."

"Of course, the 14th Bureau welcomes anyone interested in joining. We offer generous benefits, like not needing to enter the replica dimension to receive an entry opportunity, and we can provide elixirs that extend life."

"And the salary isn’t bad either."

"If anyone wants more information, feel free to add my contact."

Zhang Yi spoke to everyone with a pleasant demeanor, seemingly just doing his job by explaining the rules.

"Is there any logistics work at the 14th Bureau?"

A middle-aged man nearby, his eyes gleaming, asked.

Though he already had over ten million, a stable government job would be even better.

He guessed the 14th Bureau must be a stable job.

"Yes, there are logistics roles in the 14th Bureau, but you need to pass an assessment to join. The higher your ability, the better the benefits."

Zhang Yi promptly replied.

The middle-aged man’s expression froze at this.

His chosen entry trait wasn’t particularly good, so he doubted he could pass such a test.

As he hesitated, Zhou Yingting had quickly filled out his information.

By then, he noticed a website link at the bottom.

"Lingyan Pavilion? What’s this?"

Zhou Yingting looked at the website name and glanced at Zhang Yi.

"Oh, it’s an exclusive website where you can make transactions. The trade items come from various replica dimensions."

"If you need to resolve any negative states, browse the site to see if there’s something useful."

"Additionally, it updates some replica dimension information, though some content requires a fee."

Zhang Yi’s words made Zhou Yingting’s eyes light up.

If so, maybe he could find the entry trait he wanted there?

This would make acquiring entry traits much easier.

"I’ve finished filling out my information. Can I leave now?"

Zhou Yingting looked up, logging into the site, and asked.

Zhang Yi nodded, indicating that Zhou Yingting could leave.

Seeing this, Zhou Yingting didn’t hesitate, turned, and left.

As he left, the others completed their information and also departed one by one.

"Captain Zhang, here’s the information everyone just filled out, care to take a look?"

A subordinate approached with a tablet and handed it over.

Zhang Yi took the tablet and began scrolling through the filled-out information.

Beside their details were more detailed profiles.

Zhang Yi hadn’t lied; individual information was extracted when they emerged.