Chapter 143: Bureau of Unified Investigation in Shock! Azure Dragon of the East Sea Appears!

Across all the intelligence divisions of the Special Investigation Bureau and within their exclusive forums, the moment Yi Shen uploaded the information regarding the Xuangui, the top-tier explorers and information offices erupted into a frenzy within mere minutes.

Even Song Yangcheng himself sent a direct message to inquire about the details from Yi Shen.

Yi Shen replied to them one by one, sharing some of the characteristics of the Xuangui.

However, regarding the spoils of war, Yi Shen only briefly mentioned that there was a chance to obtain bloodlines, leaving out the more specific details.

After all, so many people had witnessed Yi Shen fighting the Xuangui.

This information was bound to leak out anyway.

Therefore, Yi Shen simply took the initiative to upload it himself.

This was by no means a bad thing for him. On one hand, it increased his contribution points within the Special Investigation Bureau; on the other hand, it could stimulate others to develop and research exotic beasts. In any case, Yi Shen possessed the unique ability to dismantle exotic beasts himself. Judging from the Bestiary's records, the decomposition capability did not stem from the Xuangui, but rather from the specialized research of the Mage's Heart.

This meant that as long as Yi Shen acquired a carcass, there was a high probability he could directly dismantle and research it. This was his distinct advantage, and he could fully leverage the resources of the Special Investigation Bureau to maximize it!

However, while Yi Shen viewed this as a multi-purpose win, to everyone else, it still caused quite a small sensation.

After all, the Xuangui was the first known Classic of Mountains and Seas exotic beast to be successfully slain. This would undoubtedly instill a great deal of confidence in the current situation!

Moreover, exotic beasts shared certain commonalities. With Yi Shen's combat methods and recorded data, other explorers would be provided with new tactical approaches.

The name "Black Mage" had created a buzz for a period recently, and though over the past month some people knew he had joined the Special Investigation Bureau, the news had not completely spread.

Yet, once Yi Shen resolved the Xuangui, the moniker of the Black Mage once again made a powerful statement across the intelligence divisions and discussion forums of the Special Investigation Bureau.

People's evaluations of this rising inspector naturally soared.

In the northern intelligence division of the Special Investigation Bureau:

"What a pity. Such a fine talent was actually poached by Song Yangcheng's side."

"There's nothing we can do; after all, it's the central region. Back in the day, people thought the Jingmen Safe Zone wouldn't even survive, yet who would have expected it to develop to this scale now?"

"What's the situation over at Song Yangcheng's end?"

"There are suspected marine beasts appearing over there. Song Yangcheng is currently investigating; it's estimated to be another Classic of Mountains and Seas exotic beast."

"Hmm, keep a closer eye on things on our end as well. These exotic beasts grow at an alarming rate, and I'm afraid it will spell major trouble later on. As for the Black Mage, arrange for someone to greet him in an official capacity to show our goodwill."

The head of this branch was a woman in her fifties. She exuded a strong aura, embodying the archetype of a powerful career woman.

As she spoke, she remained deep in thought.

Previously, she had actually sent people to look into the Black Mage's background, but the information must have been suppressed by Song Yangcheng's side with a very high clearance level. Judging by the current situation, the Black Mage's talent and level were likely even higher than she had anticipated, otherwise Song Yangcheng wouldn't have attached so much importance to him and even made a special trip to meet him in person.

Her move had been a step too slow, but that didn't mean she didn't want to vie for the Black Mage. Internal relations within the Special Investigation Bureau were currently far from harmonious; if she could forge even a slight connection with the Black Mage, it might also help ease tensions with Song Yangcheng's faction.

"This Black Mage is truly formidable. Boss, when are you going to invite him to Shanghai City for a visit? I'll treat him to a meal."

Along the coastline of Shanghai City, Song Yangcheng was patrolling the shore. Because of the presence of an exotic beast here, numerous surrounding monsters had been driven ashore.

If a large-scale artillery-type figure like the Black Mage were present right now, the situation would undoubtedly be much easier to handle. Standing next to Song Yangcheng was a man wielding a massive saber, who was also a top-tier combat powerhouse in the region. He had a deep passion for dining and banqueting, frequently patronizing restaurants at the slightest excuse.

Knowing that the Black Mage had already joined the Shanghai City faction—and had been personally invited by the boss himself—and now hearing that the Black Mage had single-handedly slain a Xuangui, he had naturally developed a keen interest in the Black Mage.

"There will be opportunities in the future." Song Yangcheng nodded, a hint of lingering emotion in his heart.

Because Yi Shen was exceptionally young, Song Yangcheng had never expected him to become the very first person in China to slay an exotic beast. According to the Classic of Mountains and Seas, turtle-type exotic beasts possessed the highest defensive capabilities, giving Song Yangcheng a brand-new understanding of Yi Shen's offensive output.

It seemed he needed to accelerate his arrangements and bring Yi Shen into his core circle as soon as possible. Otherwise, if other factions set their sights on him, it would become troublesome. Since his side had been the first to make contact with Yi Shen, they naturally needed to solidify that relationship of friendship and trust.

"Didn't Hancheng place an order for a batch of elemental goods previously? Go check on it and supervise the collection. That batch of cargo is what the Black Mage wants." Thinking of this, Song Yangcheng spoke up, instructing the saber-wielding man to urge the matter along.

Song Yangcheng had deduced that the elemental materials should be closely tied to Yi Shen's strength, and this favor would unquestionably yield guaranteed returns.

"Alright." The saber-wielding man didn't mind in the least. "Should I deliver it to him myself when the time comes, or how?"

"No rush. Let's deal with the exotic beast by the coast first. Once the team is assembled, we'll head into the sea to check it out. Powerful though the Black Mage may be, we cannot afford to fall behind either."

Song Yangcheng stated, a spark of competitive spirit rising within him. Recently, this exotic beast had caused considerable trouble for Shanghai City, yet they still hadn't even figured out its name.

As it happened, the new locator had arrived this morning and had already pinned its position. Once the personnel were fully gathered, he would lead a team out to see if they could claim another triumph.

According to Yi Shen's account, eliminating a Classic of Mountains and Seas exotic beast carried a chance of yielding a bloodline.

While Song Yangcheng himself didn't strictly need a bloodline, there were still quite a few people in his team who desperately lacked one. This could be considered a massive opportunity born amidst grave danger.

Before long, amidst widespread astonishment, news of the Black Mage single-handedly slaying the Xuangui gradually spread, inspiring everyone to eagerly roll up their sleeves and set out in search of more exotic beasts.

Even several major guilds temporarily suspended their exploration of other worlds to track down the traces of these exotic beasts.

Everyone was raring to go, hoping to accomplish something big.

Yet, contrary to expectations, the Black Mage proved to be merely an isolated exception. Just two hours later, two consecutive pieces of grim news broke out.

The first was that the northern Classic of Mountains and Seas exotic beast, Qiongqi, had gone on a rampage. Two top-tier explorers from the rankings, "Feng" and "Shanxi," had teamed up to intercept it, yet they completely failed to stop it, directly leading to an assault on a certain safe zone that resulted in tens of thousands of casualties!

The second piece of news came from Shanghai City, confirming the name of the coastal exotic beast currently being hunted and intercepted by Song Yangcheng and his team!

And the name of this exotic beast caused virtually all top-tier explorers to tremble in shock!

Because, according to the intelligence transmitted back by Song Yangcheng, the name of this Classic of Mountains and Seas exotic beast was—

—Azure Dragon!

(End of this chapter)