Fang Xin was visibly stunned.

After observing Fang Xin's subtle expression, Zhuge Heng was certain that Fang Xin truly had no idea.

Fang Xin himself was also shocked.

He never expected that the old man would have such a powerful identity.

Looking back now, the old man's every action indeed hinted at something deeper.

The old man always claimed to be a retired soldier but never mentioned his unit number.

Whenever asked, he would say he was just an ordinary soldier from an ordinary unit, who only wanted to live a simple life after laying down his arms.

When Fang Xin's parents passed away.

While staying with his grandfather in their hometown.

His grandfather had told him many stories from the last century.

Among them, the details about the Holy Light Army and the Eternal Night Army were only briefly mentioned in textbooks.

Yet, the old man could recount them in great detail.

Moreover, thinking back to the old man's reaction upon learning about Fang Xin's talent, it seemed he indeed knew something.

Although Fang Xin tried to maintain a calm facade without showing any extra expression, his heart was in turmoil.

He looked at the white-haired handsome Zhuge Heng in front of him with feigned calmness.

"Fang Qingdi? Never heard of him!"

"Of course you haven't heard of him, his name is taboo!

Back in the day, your grandfather Fang Qingdi defected from the organization, dealing an unprecedented blow to the Divine Court. Let me put it this way, the War of the Gods only slightly weakened the Divine Court, but your grandfather single-handedly inflicted severe damage on them!"

Fang Xin's heart was once again in turmoil, never imagining that the kind and gentle old man had once been so formidable and invincible.

However, Fang Xin's expression turned serious, "So, are you saying you want to capture me?"

Zhuge Heng laughed, "Not at all, after all, I'm a big fan of your grandfather.

Moreover, your grandfather defected from the organization because of internal factionalism and severe disagreements. Someone falsely accused him of treason and tried to kill this founding hero. Later, the faction that framed your grandfather fell, and the Divine Court cleared his name!"

"So, is this why you want me to join the 9th Division?" Fang Xin asked again.

Zhuge Heng raised two fingers, "There are two reasons I hope you'll join the 9th Division. First, your grandfather was a founding hero of the 9th Division's predecessor, the Divine Court organization. The current leader of the 9th Division, Old Master Ye, was a life-and-death friend of your grandfather. If you join the 9th Division, with his protection, your path will be smooth. As long as you earn enough battle merits, no one will stop your promotion. In other words, you could be considered the prince of the 9th Division!

As for the second point, it's also crucial. Your parents were top-tier researchers. Their previous car accident seemed not just a simple accident but more like murder. They discovered something, a way to enhance genes at minimal cost. Someone targeted this discovery, orchestrating the car accident. After your parents' death, the whereabouts of this discovery became unknown. Some speculate it's with you, and having a treasure invites trouble.

So joining the 9th Division is not only for your future but also for your safety.

Of course, you can choose to refuse. I'll give you three days to think it over!

Here's something for you! If you decide, just crush it, and I'll appear!

Of course, if you encounter danger, you can also crush it, and I'll come to save you!"

Zhuge Heng flicked his finger, and a nearly transparent small sphere flew in front of Fang Xin.

Fang Xin held the item in his hand; it was very light.

He needed to find a way to contact his grandfather to confirm if what Zhuge Heng said was true.

Fang Xin put the item away, "Are you strong?"

"Before the War of the Gods, the combat power realms were divided into Attunement, Sourceflow, Pulsation, Grounding, Well-Gazing, Dao Merger, Mirror Shatter, Void-Response, Soul Sanctum, and so on, totaling fourteen major and minor realms. Later, for convenience, they were simply called Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, and so on.

As for my combat power, using the current level division, with glasses on, my combat power is Level 11."

Fang Xin looked at Zhuge Heng, who had been wearing sunglasses since their first meeting.

"And without glasses?"

Zhuge Heng didn't specify a level, but with his hands in his pockets, he flashed his signature toothy grin and confidently said two words.

"Very strong!"

Even though Zhuge Heng didn't specify how strong, Fang Xin could sense a strong Sakamoto-esque vibe of showing off.

"Logically, someone as strong as you should hold a high position and rarely appear, right?" Fang Xin asked, puzzled.

Zhuge Heng grinned, showing his white teeth, "I have a nickname, the 9th Division's street rogue.

But this trip was indeed worthwhile, meeting my idol Fang Qingdi.

Where did your grandfather go? According to the information you left, he went to your hometown, but I didn't find him."

"I don't know."

"Did he say anything before he left?"

"No."

Zhuge Heng crossed his fingers behind his head, "Alright, the thing Xiao Lu gave you earlier is a Skyshield Smartlink Device, developed independently by the Skyshield Bureau. Only new members of the 9th Division are equipped with it. New members of the other eight divisions need to undergo a year-long assessment period before being equipped.

Once your identity is verified, you can use it to contact teammates, access information, and check others' talent levels and combat power levels. As for other functions, once you decide to join the 9th Division, someone will naturally introduce them to you!

Any other questions? If not, let's head out! I'm hungry and came just in time for a meal!"

"My other talents, why have I never felt them?"

"Because they haven't truly awakened yet. It's like a sharpshooter who doesn't know his talent with a gun until he touches one, and even then, he needs training. After the talent test, the 9th Division will train you specifically to hone your talents! Any other questions?"

"Not for now!"

Snap!

Zhuge Heng snapped his fingers.

Everything in front of them shattered like a broken mirror, and when it all pieced back together, they found themselves back in the living room.

Fang Xin felt this talent was incredibly magical.

But this was also inseparable from the strength of this so-called 9th Division street rogue, Zhuge Heng.

As soon as the two appeared, everyone in the room immediately looked over.

Zhuge Heng sat down boldly, "Aunt Fang, serve the dishes!"

Fang Huilan was momentarily taken aback, Zhuge Heng was truly unreserved, and she went to the kitchen to bring out the dishes herself.

"Smells great! I told you, I came just in time for a meal!"

Zhuge Heng placed the dishes on the table and looked at Tong Fengwu, Li Yinqiao, and Chu Gang.

"What are you all still doing here? Here to mooch a meal too?"

Tong Fengwu quickly waved his hands, "No, no! We're here to recruit Fang Xin's sister, Jiang Xiaocha!"

"And you are?"

"Mr. Zhuge, I'm Tong Fengwu from the Tiannan Chamber of Commerce!"

Zhuge Heng made an "oh" sound, "So you're the merchant from the Tiannan Chamber! You've tricked quite a few students with ordinary family backgrounds into working for you with contracts, haven't you? Get lost!"

"Alright!"

Zhuge Heng looked at Li Yinqiao, "And you are?"

"From the Provincial Capital Li Family..."

"Also a merchant, you get lost too!"

Li Yinqiao didn't dare show any displeasure, politely bowing, "Goodbye, Mr. Zhuge!"

Jiang Weidong's family was dumbfounded.

The Tiannan Chamber of Commerce and the Provincial Capital Li Family were huge businesses, known to almost everyone among ordinary people. Such large organizations were influential figures in Orchid City, yet they were so humble in front of this white-haired man.

Zhuge Heng looked at Chu Gang, who stood up, "4th Division, Chu Gang!"

"I know you." Zhuge Heng served himself a bowl of rice, "Let her go to the 1st Division first. The 1st Division is short on mental-type people. If she doesn't adapt there, she can go to your 4th Division."

"Okay, Mr. Zhuge!"

"You have no objections, right?" Zhuge Heng looked at Jiang Xiaocha.

Jiang Xiaocha's mind was buzzing, and she instinctively looked at Fang Xin.

"Listen to him!" Fang Xin said.

Jiang Xiaocha nodded, "No objections!"

Jiang Weidong quickly asked, "Can my daughter also join your 9th Division?"

During the time Zhuge Heng and Fang Xin disappeared, Jiang Weidong had inquired about the 9th Division, growing more and more alarmed. He hadn't expected the 9th Division Fang Xin was joining to be so formidable.

"Which daughter?"

"Both!"

Zhuge Heng sat down.

"Your eldest daughter is lacking, and your youngest daughter is even more so. The 9th Division's guard dogs have B-rank fire-attribute talents.

Any other questions? If not, can we start eating? I'm starving!"

Jiang Weidong's face was grim, but he didn't dare defy Zhuge Heng, hurriedly inviting him to eat.

During the meal, Jiang Weidong frequently and eagerly served Fang Xin food, his face full of smiles, almost kneeling in gratitude.

"Here, Xiao Xin, this is your favorite braised fish!"

"Mr. Zhuge, our Xiao Xin has been smart since he was a child! Please take good care of him in the future!"

"Xiao Xin, what would you like to drink? Today, you're the hero of our family. Let me pour you some wine!"

After the meal.

Zhuge Heng grabbed an apple, munching on it as he walked out.

"Three days! Remember to give me your answer!"

After seeing Zhuge Heng off and returning to the room, Jiang Weidong was still in that fawning mode.

"Xiao Xin, would you like some more? This is the good wine your uncle bought!"

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"No need!"

Fang Huilan looked at Fang Xin with satisfaction, as if remembering something.

"Xiao Xin, I almost forgot, there was a package for you this afternoon. It was delivered to the door, and I put it in your room!"

"Okay!"

Fang Xin took the Skyshield Smartlink Device and returned to his room.

On the desk was a package box.

Opening the box.

He found a mobile phone inside.

Fang Xin immediately recognized it as his grandfather's phone.

He quickly took out the phone.

The phone was out of battery, so he found a charger and plugged it in.

After turning it back on.

The photo album was prominently displayed in the center of the screen, like a foolproof guide.

He opened the photo album.

Sure enough, he found a video inside.

Fang Xin played the video.

In the darkness, the camera shook.

A few seconds later, his grandfather's urgent voice came through.

Through the violently shaking camera, it seemed his grandfather was on the run.

Additionally, the video contained piercing sounds.

"Xiao Xin, this is your grandfather.

You must remember the two things I'm about to tell you!"