New Job

Wang Kuan went to the military base alongside his uncle. Looking from the outside, the military base was ginormous and intimidating as it is in the capital. The soldiers were marching everywhere and the general was giving orders. Uncle Lan introduced Wang Kuan to the soldiers and the others, he bragged about how he lost consciousness after the fight the other day. Uncle Lan introduced Wang Kuan to the general, he didn't look pleased.

"So, this is your nephew, does he have the qualifications to join the army? He looks really frail and weak," The General said checking him. Wang Kuan wasn't really offended by that. Everyone knew that you can't really judge a book by its cover. He was quiet since he got here.

Wang Kuan has a really frail physique from those days of depression and skipping meals, the only things that were attractive were his hands and face.

"He beat me to a pulp and he might beat you as well," Uncle Lan said positively. The General still wasn't convinced and decided to test his skill. The General walked towards Wang Kuan and looked him in the eyes.

"If you can win against me in arm wrestling, you will be qualified and if you lose, I will decide your future," The General said sternly. He sat and place his right elbow on the table.

"Very well," Wang Kuan said expressionless. He sat down and placed his left elbow on the table, he gripped the General's hand. The game began as they struggled to pin the other's hand onto the surface. Wang Kuan didn't want to take out his Spirit or use his Qi cause he wanted this to be a fair match and he can't use his Qi at will. He didn't actually mind losing, he wanted to know where he will be sent off to. It was an intense fight with one almost winning again and again.

The General's hand pinned Wang Kuan's onto the side and won. He laughed wholeheartedly as for the loser, he didn't seem to care. The General walked up to him and pat his shoulder," You shall join the Hong Kong intelligence division and that is decided". Wang Kuan was confused and asked, "Why would you want me to work there?" The General's eyes darkened, "There have been serious crimes committed by this particular gang that that division needs to get rid of but that division lacks the intelligence and strength, and that's why I think you would be suitable to help them with that".

Uncle Lan clapped his hands and came forward, he looked at the both of them.

"You lost, so I guess you have to obey his command," Uncle Lan looked at Wang Kuan strangely, he didn't actually believe that Wang Kuan would lose so easily. Uncle Lan has been observing Wang Kuan closely and still felt a strange aura coming but he didn't want to question.

"I'll give you this as a blessing for your next job," Uncle Lan took out a blue-coloured gem, Wang Kuan immediately recognized this item, Flesh Enhancement Pill, a middle-grade pill that is used to harden and strengthen one's soul and body for cultivation. Wang Kuan was slightly startled because, in this world, he thought there wouldn't be this kind of stuff that would benefit him but he was wrong. In the past, He has seen this pill countless of times but it didn't benefit him back then but now, he needed it to advance his way back to his former peak. The Flesh Enhancement Pill was divided into three grades, low-grade pill, middle-grade pill and the high-grade pill.

Low-grade pills could be found everywhere in the cultivation world and any mortals could get it but it benefited very little and slow compared to the other two and as for the middle-grade pills, it could be afforded or given to top-ranking generals or those who serve top-rank families and its cultivation speed will be very average. The high-grade pills, it can only be used and made by top-ranking families or realms. Those who use the high-grade pill, their cultivation base will shoot up to Foundation Phase and their cultivation will be faster than most people.

Wang Kuan remembered in his past life, he used the middle-grade one that he made with his own blood, sweat and tears.

Wang Kuan didn't know why Uncle Lan would give him this pill and that made him really suspicious or maybe he was just paranoid. Wang Kuan's eyes brightened at the blue pill, he quickly put it into his pocket. Uncle Lan showed him around for a bit. Uncle Lan has been studying Wang Kuan's every movement and could tell something was odd.

"Tomorrow, you'll be moving to Hong Kong but you must not forget about this old man," Uncle Lan laughed and Wang Kuan's Spirit suddenly felt a very strong pressure and it's slowly suffocating himself. Wang Kuan gritted his teeth and looked around to find nothing, and then the pressure quickly disappeared.

"You need to take care of yourself, I hope to meet you again, my nephew," Wang Kuan felt strange from his gaze and decided to ask him, "Uncle Lan, what was that pressure just now?" Uncle Lan looked confused, and looked around him, "Eh, a pressure? Where?". Wang Kuan wanted to ask more and he wanted to use his Qi to find out but something tells him not t do it.

"Nevermind, goodbye," Wang Kuan left.

Uncle Lan looked at the dark sky and muttered quietly, "Child, could it be that...?"

Wang Kuan began packing his stuff for Hong Kong. Earlier, he was worried that Uncle Gu wouldn't have any place to live but Uncle Gu assured him that it was fine and he will find a place to live. Wang Kuan still was slightly concerned but it was his decision. He looked over the pictures and found a picture of his younger self together with his siblings and parents as they used to play water guns. Those were very fun times, he sighed and placed it into his suitcase.

After he was done, the room felt empty and dark. Wang Kuan also took out the Flesh Enhancement Pill, he sat down and crossed his legs. Wang Kuan was eager to cultivate again and impatiently placed the pill into his mouth and swallowed it. Eventually, he could feel his body was beginning to heat up. He closed his eyes and began refining it, this was the beginning of cultivating back to immortality. Wang Kuan was struggling a lot with the refining. Wang Kuan's body was weak and can't handle a middle-grade pill, he had to summon his Spirit to help him refine or else he could be burned alive. Wang Kuan could feel his blood was boiling and the pain was almost unbearable, his mouth and nose were dripping with blood. He had to endure it for as long as it took to complete and he could feel his skin was painfully peeled off and replaced with a heavy one.

After a while, his eyes opened and a bright blue light shone from his eyes. He felt his body was much stronger than before and he felt he could run, jump and lift rocks twice as faster and stronger than before. The pill was enough to increase his cultivation to stage five of Body Tempering Phase.

Body Tempering Phase is the beginning of all cultivation bases and it is to benefit and prepare your body for cultivation. This phase will allow you to have strength and speed that no mortals could have. One must achieve this stage to reach real cultivation.

"I have not felt this in a long time," Wang Kuan felt his Spirit also advanced and he couldn't hide the excitement from his eyes. He didn't know what base his Spirit reached but he could feel its aura was getting stronger. Wang Kuan couldn't hide his excitement and ran around like a child.

His body has gotten more muscular but it was far from perfect, Wang Kuan needed to learn more about Spirit. His lack of knowledge made it hard for him to know its capabilities, he looked around for books lately but none seemed to have any information about Spirit, it was as if it was censored from the public views.

Wang Kuan opened his phone and read some news,

'The Wang Clan has opened a new branch in Hong Kong and Shenzen'

It showed a photo of his father laughing and cutting a red string indicating it has opened another branch for furthering his business.

Wang Kuan had a bittersweet taste in his mouth and read further,

The article says,

'As you may know, The Wang Clan is the most influential family and was listed in the list of the most powerful families in the world. Many have praised them for their great contributions to the world and their country.

Wang Zhao, the Head of the Wang Clan was applauded by many others as a really calm but ambitious leader, he has opened many businesses and has succeeded in all of them. He was said to rule the Wang Clan with an iron fist and imposed restrictions on every member. His children take after him and they have very strong leaderships though he has not yet chosen an heir but many hoped his eldest son would take up the role, the clan leader was rumoured to be a nice and charitable person'

"Okay, this is getting nowhere," Wang Kuan scrolled down to news of the entertainment industry,

'The Goddess released a new album and it's number one in every chart...'

Blah, blah, blah

Wang Kuan didn't even bother to care about this and those goddesses.

Ping!

The notification was sent to him and it says,

'Top Secret'

Wang Kuan clicked on the notification and it showed pictures of people.

Wang Kuan scrolled down and read what has to say,

'This will be your first mission, fellow agent'

'As you can see, these people are in a gang, you must find out about their intentions and try to stop them from committing any crime, you have permission to arrest them if they do have an intention to harm people'

'This information can not be disclosed alongside your identity,

They will be attending the biggest film festival in Hong Kong but you must be careful not to let them notice you and try to prevent any accidents from occurring, I'll be sending you the rightful equipments you need for this mission'

Signed by Anonymous

Wang Kuan smiled mysteriously and muttered quietly, "This will be interesting".

Wang Kuan stayed up all night, working out and trying to get into shape.

.....

"Attention, Attention, Flight...."

"This is going to be a long day," Wang Kuan got up, pulling his suitcase and walked to the entrance.