Chapter 566 - 372: Mountain and Sea Research Institute

Chapter 566: Chapter 372: Mountain and Sea Research Institute

Missing his left hand, Lu Wuming’s combat power severely dropped. Wang Yi pressed the advantage, and with a few palm strikes, he killed Lu Wuming on the spot.

"My life is over! I’m doomed!"

Lu Wuming’s face was filled with grief and indignation. The next moment, his body turned into a stream of light, flying into the stands above to become a Chess Soul.

"Another one!"

"This one is a total noob; that guy killed him with just basic attacks!"

"Sigh, that guy is really getting stronger and stronger. Who knows who can put him in his place..."

Master of the Yellow Robe Luo Feng and Dr. Magic Xue An Kang sighed repeatedly. They were Chess Souls, acting as spectators after the Chessboard Battlefield opened. Watching battles was their only pastime. However, both of them were incredibly arrogant and couldn’t even be bothered to look at Lu Wuming!

At this moment, Wang Yi’s voice reached the high platform. "Lu Wuming, I am now liberating you. If nothing goes wrong, you will be resurrected in the Burial Ground of White Bone Mountain within my Strongest Royal Court. After you revive, report to Eggshell City. Someone will be there for Guiding you. From now on, you are my subject!"

With that said, Wang Yi used his abilities. Before Lu Wuming could figure out what was happening, he was teleported away again. He only felt his vision spin; everything went dark, then bright, then dark again. When he grabbed with his hands, he pulled up a handful of dirt.

A system notification sounded, informing Lu Wuming that he had arrived at the Burial Ground. His current level was LV1, and he retained his Black Tooth Sword Saint class, but his skills were sealed. He had officially become a subject of the Strongest Royal Court!

"This..."

Lu Wuming stared blankly, not knowing what to do.

At that moment, a large skeletal hand grabbed his arm and pulled him straight out of the ground.

"This is White Bone Mountain territory. Yin energy will invade your body. A living person like you can’t stay here for long. Quick, quick, hold tightly to this Yin Spirit Grass. I’ll carry you out!"

The one speaking was none other than Qiao Meng. ℯℯ𝑙.

Qiao Meng was currently engaged in Cultivation within the Burial Ground. He was also Waiting for the Rabbit, staying here just in case someone crawled out of the Burial Ground so he could rescue them!

Just like that, a bewildered Lu Wuming was carried out of White Bone Mountain and, still in a daze, boarded a passing train.

The train was naturally the Little Train, driven by Pang Damao, the former director of the Intelligence Department.

Nowadays, the Intelligence Department, much like the Secretariat, existed in name only. It was practically an empty shell with no real duties. While the foreign affairs division now solely managed merchant caravan operations, Pang Damao—despite being the director of the Intelligence Department—spent his days either drawing maps or driving the train. He could be considered a part-time driver for the Little Train!

It was worth mentioning that the Little Train now ran around the six cities like a public bus, with White Bone Mountain serving as one of its stops. However, the nominal conductor of the Little Train was actually Glasses Thug Siyan, who always carried his Hardware Tool Box!

A moment later, the Little Train arrived outside Eggshell City at Shanhai Pass. Lu Wuming was shooed off the train. A flatbread seller came over for Guiding and led him to the First Dining Hall.

Lu Wuming entered the dining hall and took a glance. There were quite a lot of people inside. Some were wiping their weapons, some were burying their heads in their meals, some were meditating with closed eyes, and others were drinking and chatting...

With just a sweeping look, Lu Wuming immediately realized there were numerous experts here. Among them were ten people whose levels weren’t high, but their classes were intimidating. They were undoubtedly all masters.

Those ten people were precisely the members of the Guard Team. Aside from Wang Yi’s three adopted daughters, the other ten were all present. The First Dining Hall was now the temporary stronghold for the Guard Team.

Lu Wuming pondered silently, "This Strongest Royal Court is indeed extraordinary. Perhaps I can truly achieve something great here..."

Suddenly, a burly middle-aged man walked up to him, placed a plate of fried noodles on the adjacent table, and said, "Here, Hai Shen fried noodles. Eat it quickly while it’s hot. Someone will be looking for you in a moment!"

"Th-thank you!"

Staring at the plate of fried noodles, Lu Wuming felt his appetite surge. He shoveled a few mouthfuls into his mouth, finding it incredibly delicious. He called out to the middle-aged man who hadn’t walked far, "Hey, mister, do you know who I am? Who will be looking for me later?"

"Your identity is easy to guess! As for the people looking for you, they’re naturally from the Secretariat! Look, they’re already here!"

The burly middle-aged man was none other than Hai Shen. He was the gold-medal chef of the First Dining Hall, specializing in fried noodles.

By now, there were quite a few chefs in the First Dining Hall. The chefs who graduated from the Hundred Skills Academy racked their brains trying to squeeze into the First Dining Hall. Only the most outstanding ones would be hired.

Hai Shen pointed toward the entrance of the dining hall, where several people had indeed appeared. Leading them was the director of the Secretariat, Pei Xue, followed by several members of the Brocade Guard.

Pei Xue swept her gaze over Lu Wuming. She unfurled a golden scroll and declared, "Relaying the City Lord’s order: Hu Miaosuan of the First Dining Hall is transferred to the Mountain and Sea Research Institute to serve as the temporary director. The resurrected Lu Wuming is also transferred to the Mountain and Sea Research Institute as a temporary researcher! You two, please follow me to the Eco-Castle to report in immediately!"

"Hmm? This involves me too? Director? Have I been promoted?"

In a corner of the main hall, a heavily intoxicated Hu Miaosuan stood up. He swayed for two steps before plopping back onto the floor, hiccuping continuously.

"What? Mountain and Sea Research Institute? What’s that?"

Lu Wuming was full of confusion. He had no idea that this temporary researcher identity was personally appointed by Wang Yi.

Wang Yi had long since left Hundred Battle Mountain. Currently inside the Eco-Castle, he was discussing the matters of the Mountain and Sea Research Institute in detail with Jelena.

Under Jelena’s management, preparations for the Mountain and Sea Research Institute had already begun. Excluding Hu Miaosuan and Lu Wuming, she had scouted twenty-three researchers. These twenty-three individuals were all special talents who had undergone further training at the Hundred Skills Academy and changed to special classes, including Mountain-Bearing Warriors, Dragon-Seeking Taoists, and Tomb Raiders.

As for the Reclassification Certificates they used to change their classes, they were naturally all deposited into the Chaos Warehouse by Wang Yi.

Wang Yi said at this moment, "You want to make Hu Miaosuan, that Dog Head Military Advisor, the temporary director?"

Jelena replied, "Yes. Although Military Advisor Hu is often unreliable, he is a Master of All Things. He can drunkenly peer into the secrets of heaven, which is something ordinary people cannot compare to!"

"True, that guy is quite eccentric!"

Wang Yi nodded, accepting Jelena’s suggestion.

Jelena continued, "The institute’s headquarters is located right behind the Eco-Castle. Those researchers still lack experience. I’m afraid there won’t be many who can offer assistance to you, Father! Father, I suggest you first conscript some experts from the Guard Team. They were resurrected as Sufferers and have seen a lot!"

"I had the same intention. Then I’ll let your three adopted sisters join me in researching the mountains and seas!"

Wang Yi stood up as he spoke. "I’ll make a trip to the mountaintop and return shortly. Have the researchers of the Mountain and Sea Research Institute gather in Eggshell Square."

"Yes, I’ll arrange it right away!"

Jelena acted efficiently. Under her arrangements, a moment later, Hu Miaosuan, Lu Wuming, and the twenty-three class holders cultivated by Eggshell Castle finished gathering in Eggshell Square.

Soon, Wang Yi arrived. Without wasting any time, he brought out the Classic of Mountains and Seas and directly addressed the crowd, "For the upcoming period of time—"