Soon, Xie Xuan led Bai Feifei into a beautifully decorated reception room. A faint scent of sandalwood drifted through the air.
“Teacher Bai, please rest here first.”
Xie Xuan personally pulled out a soft chair for her and pushed up his glasses.
“It has been a long and tiring journey. You should rest well for a few days and experience the sights and technology of our Turing City.”
“As for the specific matters to follow, we will need some time to prepare. If you have any requirements regarding your accommodation, please feel free to ask. We will do our absolute best to satisfy them.”
Just as his voice fell, “Bai Feifei,” who had only just sat down, suddenly raised a hand and flatly refused.
“No.”
Leaning back against the sofa, Xu Mo spoke up:
“My time is precious. I don't have the leisure to idle around and rest. I came here for serious business, not tourism.”
Xie Xuan's expression stiffened slightly, and he let out a dry laugh.
He wondered what she meant by precious time. Was it really that urgent...
Seeing Xie Xuan's hesitation, Xu Mo sighed and continued to play the mysterious expert:
“Although Turing's remaining lifespan isn't literally down to just these few days, I still believe it's best not to waste any time.”
The reception room fell dead silent.
Xie Xuan felt a slight chill run down his spine. The polite smile on his face could no longer be maintained, and he quickly nodded.
“Yes, yes, yes. You're absolutely right...”
While he agreed on the surface, he was screaming in his mind, pleading for her not to jinx Turing City to death.
He had heard of jinxes, but never anyone like her. Before her arrival, he had never felt Turing City was in such imminent danger...
Xie Xuan forced down the inexplicable wave of panic in his heart. After hesitating for a moment, he let out a somewhat helpless sigh.
“Then I will speak frankly, Teacher Bai.”
“The main issue is that our City Lord is currently not in Turing City.”
“We invited you here with the intention of arranging a meeting between you and our City Lord so he could personally host such an esteemed guest.”
Xu Mo had been listening half-heartedly, but the moment he heard the words “City Lord is not here,” his spirits instantly rose. He quickly confirmed:
“Your City Lord isn't here right now?”
“Yes. A few days ago, the City Lord went to Tianshu City, where the Scavenger Headquarters is located. His return date is still undecided,” Xie Xuan confirmed with a nod.
Hearing this, Xu Mo was overjoyed, and his mind immediately began to race. This was a godsend.
The City Lord of Turing City was a Great Saint!
The difference in power among individuals at the Great Saint rank was immense, and they already represented the absolute peak of the world's combat power.
At his current stage, without using the Word Soul 【Suppress!】, he absolutely had no way of opposing such a powerhouse.
And even if he did use that trump card, it might not guarantee an instant kill.
Furthermore, Bai Feifei currently had very little lifespan left. Activating the Soul Seed would likely drain the rest of her life directly.
Therefore, dealing with a powerhouse of that caliber was still extremely troublesome at this stage.
But now that the guy wasn't around, things became much simpler.
The Life Modifier was an absolute taboo in Turing City. To gain access to it, one would likely have to go to Turing City's secret containment room, a place the City Lord would surely guard with extreme caution.
With the City Lord away, Xu Mo could try to find a way to bypass him and look for a special opportunity.
Or rather, before the old guy returned, he had to stir up some trouble in Turing City, solving or triggering some of the hidden dangers he already knew about from the game.
Once the old geezer returned, it would be much easier to bluff him and proceed with the next steps.
Now, he was racing against time on two fronts. On one hand, there was the pressure of Bai Feifei's dwindling lifespan; on the other hand, there was the impending return of the Turing City Lord.
On the other side of the room, seeing “Bai Feifei” fall silent, Xie Xuan assumed she was displeased about the City Lord's absence. He hurriedly tried to smooth things over.
“Teacher Bai, I am truly sorry. My clearance is somewhat limited for certain matters. I originally hoped to introduce you directly to the City Lord. This was indeed a bit rushed on our part.”
“It's fine.” Xu Mo picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said with an easygoing expression, “It's fine if he's not here. In fact, it's perfect.”
Perfect?
Xie Xuan was momentarily stunned. What did she mean by perfect?
“Teacher Bai, what do you mean by that?”
“What else could I mean?” Xu Mo put down his teacup. Showing absolutely no stage fright, he was already treating this place as his own home.
“Since I've come all this way, I'm here to help. I'm here to solve Turing's problems.”
“Even though the City Lord isn't here, I can still do some work while I'm at it.”
As he spoke, Xu Mo's mind spun, and he quickly formulated a plan.
“So, do you have a department here that monitors the entire city, handles internal anomalies, and resolves unsolved conflicts? I'd like to join it first to see what state Turing is currently in.”
Xie Xuan was taken aback. Based on this description, a perfect match immediately came to mind.
“Uh, yes, we do.”
“Teacher Bai, we do indeed have such a department in Turing City. It's an independent agency called the Special Service Bureau.”
“It possesses immense authority, operates independently of the city's other departments, holds a unique status, and theoretically reports directly to the City Lord.”
Hearing this, a hint of an amused smile flashed in the depths of Xu Mo's eyes, though he kept his composure.
Xie Xuan was indeed a tech guy with a relatively straightforward mind. Every time Xu Mo set a bait, the man swam right into it.
The Special Service Bureau was exactly what Xu Mo had intentionally baited Xie Xuan into mentioning. As an Old-Timer, he naturally knew what kind of place it was, which was why his description had been so specific.
“Excellent.” Xu Mo stood up, acting with swift and decisive efficiency.
“Then I will join this Special Service Bureau first and help you check on Turing City's situation over the next few days.”
Xie Xuan was dumbfounded. He had never expected the pace of events to accelerate so rapidly. “You... you mean you want to start right now?”
“Yes.” Xu Mo gave him no time to process. “Time is of the essence.”
Xie Xuan didn't think for a second that Xu Mo was bluffing him. Instead, he felt deeply moved.
He felt that although Teacher Bai seemed a bit eccentric and often said shocking things, she acted with pure sincerity and passion.
She had just resolved a catastrophic crisis for Dawn City, and without pausing for a breath, she had rushed to Turing City. Upon learning that Turing City was facing issues, she immediately wanted to throw herself into the fray.
What kind of behavior was this? This was the ultimate, selfless spirit of contribution!
Words like “while I'm at it” and “perfect” were clearly just her way of hiding her true, noble intentions.
“Thank you!” The more Xie Xuan thought about it, the more moved he became, and he bowed slightly toward Bai Feifei.
“Turing City is truly grateful for your friendship. If that's possible, then that would be wonderful. It's just that right now, we...”
Before he could finish his sentence, he was once again interrupted by Xu Mo.
“Then it's settled. As of right now, I am the overall head of this Special Service Bureau.”
“I shall take office immediately.”
Xie Xuan: ...?
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