You're Not A Lord Of The Apocalypse Chapter 240: They're All Dead, So Isn't It Whatever I Say? - Novel Cool

Chapter 240: They're All Dead, So Isn't It Whatever I Say?

Chapter 240: They're All Dead, So Isn't It Whatever I Say?

"Found a civilian, seems to have been dragged in. Currently unconscious." A person carrying a large sword and wearing shadow armor was the first to discover Qin Muye, and he spoke up.

"First, get him out. It seems the Black Eagle gang of outlaws died around here." Another person said, his tone grave.

"Understood. Captain, you should retreat as well; the sealing has already begun outside." The shadow user with the large sword said, then took Qin Muye away.

They passed through a layer of black film and left the Shadow Realm.

The surroundings were still enveloped in a thick layer of shadows, and numerous shadow users in shadow armor were working on the sealing process.

These sealing techniques, originating from the ancient Yin Mountain Army's methods for sealing the Underworld, have not been phased out to this day. Although improvements have been made, they are still based on the original methods.

Soon, the 'unconscious' Qin Muye was handed over to the support staff. They naturally wouldn't let Qin Muye leave just like that; they would definitely need to ask for more details later.

The Shadow Management Bureau didn't consider Qin Muye to be the culprit. How could an ordinary person who hasn't awakened a shadow open a seal or even enter the Shadow Realm? It was more likely that he was dragged in by the Black Eagle gang.

"Check for shadow corruption."

"The concentration is about 1%, lucky for him. A single dose of low-grade shadow removal serum will do."

"Anything else?"

"Physical indicators are normal. Just eliminate the shadow corruption."

With a series of questions and answers, Qin Muye was injected with a dose of shadow removal serum. They then observed him, waiting for him to wake up.

After about half an hour, Qin Muye finally woke from his 'unconscious' state.

"Where am I? Wasn't I in the underground ruins of the Yin Mountain Army?" Qin Muye asked, looking at the ceiling of the vehicle that had been converted into a temporary emergency room, somewhat puzzled.

"Do you remember what happened before?" A male voice came from behind.

Qin Muye turned his head to see a middle-aged man speaking. There was also a young man beside him, both of whom seemed to be medical personnel.

"I remember. That Black Eagle said he found an underground site of the Yin Mountain Army and was planning to develop it. I knew something was wrong and tried to leave, but their shadows can transform. I don't know how, but we ended up in the Shadow Realm."

"The Shadow Realm was just what Black Eagle was shouting about. After that, they were killed by a group of armored warriors."

He gave a brief overview, mostly true but with a bit of fabrication to exonerate himself.

The middle-aged man didn't doubt Qin Muye but instead sneered, "Sure enough, it was the Black Eagle gang. No wonder they disappeared. They must have been after the rumor about the Yin Mountain Army's treasure vault. But there is no such vault in the Yin Mountain Army."

The Yin Mountain Army was the precursor to the Shadow Management Bureau, and their actions were all aimed at suppressing the Shadow Realm. How could they have buried a treasure vault?

This rumor, no one knew where it came from, but it was definitely malicious. As for those who fell for it, it was only the Black Eagle gang. Most others backed out when they saw the seal, but the Black Eagle gang foolishly broke it.

"So, the armored warriors are real?" Qin Muye asked, "I always thought there were so many inconsistencies in history. If you add in the armored warriors, everything makes more sense."

"What?" The middle-aged man was a bit puzzled by Qin Muye's jumping speech.

But he quickly recovered. According to the information they had gathered, this Li Yan was a history professor at Qingxia Academy. There wasn't much information, but he was excellent in his field.

The Shadow Management Bureau, as an official institution, was not to be compared with illegal organizations.

So, they naturally had a clear understanding of Li Yan's background.

"What did the Black Eagle gang want with you?" The middle-aged man asked, getting to the point.

"Oh, they wanted me to survey the site for them. They said they'd give me a 30% share if it worked out. Of course, that was just talk. Mainly, they were threatening me. The underground site, everyone knows what it means. Since he found it, he wanted to take me in to find shadow stones and such."

The middle-aged man nodded. That was indeed a possibility.

"But, surprisingly, the Yin Mountain Army did leave behind a treasure vault. If it weren't for them taking me to the Shadow Realm, I wouldn't have been able to piece it together."

Qin Muye said.

"???" The middle-aged man looked as if he had seen a ghost. How could there possibly be a treasure vault?

Qin Muye, seeing the man's expression, continued, "What? You don't believe me?"

"I find it hard to believe. The Yin Mountain Army didn't have any treasure vault," the middle-aged man sneered.

"Then how about this: I'll tell you where the Yin Mountain Army's treasure vault is, and in return, you let me join the Shadow Management Bureau," Qin Muye said bluntly.

The treasure vault of the Yin Mountain Army was real. After combining historical documents, clues, and having the Evangelical Sprite scout ahead, he was certain of its existence.

"Are you serious?" At this point, the middle-aged man's smile faded, and he spoke with a serious expression.

Because he felt that Qin Muye wasn't joking.

"What good would it do me to lie to you?" Qin Muye rolled his eyes.

"Wait a moment." The middle-aged man took out a communicator and informed the captain.

Soon, a burly man walked in. "Hello, Professor Li. My code name is Qingjiao. I've already been briefed on the situation. If what you say is true, I can recommend you to join the Shadow Management Bureau, though only as a clerk or in a logistics position."

"I doubt you, Professor, would want a combat position, right?"

Qingjiao sized up Qin Muye and then said with a teasing tone.

"Of course not. The exact location of the treasure vault is..." Qin Muye recited a series of coordinates.

The treasure vault contained no shadow stones, only a large number of shadow techniques and cultivation methods for enhancement.

Shadow techniques were similar to magic, capable of being released with corresponding shadow gear to produce special effects.

The shadow techniques in this vault were quite comprehensive, covering everything from combat, defense, enhancement, healing, and array formation. Qin Muye naturally had the Evangelical Sprite make a copy.

As for taking it all and hiding it, what would be the point? It's not as if giving it to the Shadow Management Bureau would prevent him from using it. Knowledge isn't a one-time-use item; its value would remain, and the remaining materials could still be utilized.

What's the benefit of being overly cautious and secretive? If he took everything and gave it out bit by bit, it would only raise suspicion.

Qingjiao carefully noted down the location Qin Muye provided and then contacted others to handle it.

"It should be confirmed soon. Honestly, I'm very curious. How could you deduce this from historical documents? It's simply incredible," Qingjiao said.

"This was just a fortunate guess, but I do have a question. Is there any chance for a clerk or logistics position to become a shadow user?" Qin Muye shifted the topic.

"A low-grade shadow stone will be provided, with a 50% chance of awakening a shadow. If it fails, you'll need to exchange it with merit points. For a clerk or logistics position, it will take some time to accumulate enough merit without significant achievements," Qingjiao said straightforwardly.

"You mean the shadow stone also has an awakening chance?" Qin Muye found it odd. Not only were shadow stones graded, but the awakening process had a success rate. What if it failed?

"Yes, but generally, the second attempt is almost always successful. Once your information is verified, someone will arrange everything for you," Qingjiao didn't elaborate much, as the information Qin Muye provided had yet to be confirmed, so he wasn't considered an insider.

Moreover, although Qin Muye's background was clean, he would still need to undergo an investigation before joining the Shadow Management Bureau. Due to his connection, he would likely be given a peripheral, low-risk position with limited advancement opportunities and minimal benefits.

Of course, Qingjiao wasn't a significant figure, so the positions he could offer were based on his standing as a captain.

Such positions were not uncommon and were used to win over people. These benefits were negligible for the Shadow Management Bureau.

In some cases, even a low-grade shadow stone might not be provided, as some people only joined for a stable job.

"The information has been confirmed! The treasure vault of the Yin Mountain Army has been found."

At this moment, Qingjiao's gaze toward Qin Muye was warm and appreciative. This was a talented individual.

This time, he had achieved a significant accomplishment, and Professor Li's entry into the Shadow Management Bureau was now certain.

(End of Chapter)

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