With a "thud", Cui Zhongcheng gently tapped on the table.

Gu Shen's face was solemn, his attention highly focused.

This was his first mission... Due to the A-009 incident, Gu Shen took the upcoming task from the Tribunal very seriously. He imagined that carrying out a mission was a high-risk action where one could lose their life if not careful.

Was he going to some extremely dangerous place after leaving Qinghe?

With the Chief Justice and the teacher present, it couldn't just be a simple co-travel, could it?... He held his breath, preparing to wait for the interpretation of the upcoming task.

"There's something you need to know. Your file is currently under lockdown. The review team's report is only responsible to one person, that is, Councilor Zhao Xilai," Cui Zhongcheng slowly said, "You can understand it this way, the name Gu Shen, apart from a few high-ranking members of the Tribunal faction and the East Continents councilors who have seen your file due to the amnesty order incident, has not been widely known by others. Considering this mission, your itinerary... I've only informed a very few people."

Gu Shen's face became even more solemn.

Was this mission that important?

His file had been hidden.

"The mission location is No. 19, Lipu Street."

Cui Zhongcheng carried a palm-sized paper notebook with him. In this era of highly developed information technology, everyone was accustomed to using computers, and using a notebook was really unconventional.

No. 19, Lipu Street, sounded like a residential area? Was there some sealed object lurking here? Or a runaway?

Gu Shen narrowed his eyes.

He noticed that Mr. Cui's notebook was both new and old. The new part was that it was still crisp, only one-third used. The old part was the yellowing texture of the paper, and the used one-third had obviously been flipped through many times...

Since Cui Zhongcheng had the habit of using paper pages to record and recall, given the huge amount of public affairs he had to deal with daily as a councilor's assistant, this kind of notebook should be replaced weekly?

To avoid trouble, he probably bought a box, or even more. He carried one or two with him each time he went out.

There were photos and some files attached to the notebook. Cui Zhongcheng's handwriting was very delicate. He turned to the first page, where a photo was attached.

"What is this...?"

The moment he saw the photo, Gu Shen was somewhat dumbfounded.

The No. 19, Lipu Street in the photo was sandwiched between bustling shops in the metropolitan area. The photo was taken during the day when there was a lot of pedestrian traffic. The entrance was very narrow, looking like a long-abandoned internet cafe passage, with only a plaque hanging above.

It read three words: Dream Talker.

"A mental clinic, a psychological counseling room. You can call it whatever you like."

Cui Zhongcheng turned the notebook around, facing Gu Shen, and introduced in detail, "The Dream Talker Counseling Room at No. 19, Lipu Street, just registered half a year ago. The name sounds a bit strange, but don't worry, it has obtained a qualification certificate issued by the Hypnotist Association and is equipped with a complete business license... This is your next workplace, and the duration of this mission is about three to six months."

"My mission is... psychological counseling, hypnosis..."

Gu Shen's head was buzzing, and for a moment he didn't know what to say, "Are you saying... I'm going to work part-time?"

His brain was a bit chaotic.

Everything was completely different from what he had imagined, even completely opposite... After scoring an "S-level" in the review team's nightmare test, he expected the Tribunal to assign him a very severe task.

Looking at the menacing posture of this heavy helicopter, it was easy to get a sense of impending doom, as if he was about to be taken to a frozen wilderness where giant Transcendent beasts suppressed high-risk sealed objects in the snow mountains.

One misstep could lead to a gruesome death.

The scenes he imagined were probably like Nanjin slashing the carriage with a sword, Sister Luo shattering the training field mirror with a snap of her fingers, and other godlike scenarios.

In short, it was all about flying through the sky and saving the world.

But in the end...

His task was to be a part-time worker.

"You should be aware that our assessment of your abilities is not complete."

The Chief Justice said indifferently, "Your abilities have not yet been fully demonstrated, and only a part of your traits have been explored... Although you are S-level, your combat ability is not strong, and you are currently unable to handle too severe tasks."

"Yes... I agree."

Gu Shen came to his senses, he smiled bitterly and lowered his head, the Chief Justice really didn't leave any face for him.

Actually... this task was in line with his wishes.

He muttered quietly, "This task doesn't seem complicated... Do you really need to make such a big deal out of it..."

The Chief Justice, the councilor's assistant, the Tribunal's chief judge... Each title was terrifyingly grand..."The reason we're on the same flight is simple, we're just on the same route."

Zhou JiRen patted Gu Shen's back comfortingly. It was clear that the young man was heartbroken.

"Actually, this mission isn't as simple as you think."

Cui Zhongcheng said calmly, "Although the review team thinks highly of you, both of them believe that you need some time to digest and explore. This mission is what they fought for you. It seems simple, right? Psychological counseling, hypnosis, part-time work... You can interpret it however you want, but you'd better understand it as... this is a test from the Tribunal."

If it was a test.

Then the nature of it was different.

Gu Shen's expression became serious. He adjusted his spirit, then caught a glimpse of a hint of amusement in his teacher's eyes.

This was a real old fox, who must have made arrangements before landing on the Great Vine... Assigning himself such a task, was he afraid that he would be in danger?

Seeing this look, Gu Shen felt that things were not that simple.

But this mission came at the right time.

Chu Ling would disconnect for a while, and his only reliance was the Scale of Truth, a seal that couldn't be used at will. The clerical work in the Sleeper's Counseling Room was very suitable for him.

According to the introduction, this should be a public psychological counseling center? His mental power, which he had been honing with Jingzhe, finally had a place to be used.

So, as expected... he would have a lot of time to connect to the deep water area and explore the Transcendent power of the blazing fire alone.

Cui Zhongcheng suddenly said, "Also, you need to thank Tang Qingquan extra. Without him, there would be no this mission."

Gu Shen was stunned.

A quick look at "pawread dot com" will leave you more fulfilled.

"Because I sponsored this shop."

The Grand Judge took a sip of coffee, enjoying the clouds outside the window with satisfaction, "Don't misunderstand, it has nothing to do with you. I have a student who has been studying the connection between dreams and the material world... She came to the capital half a year ago, and I happened to have some houses on Lipu Street, so I lent her this set for research."

Happened to have... some houses?

He could guess that the Grand Judge was rich, but he didn't expect him to be so rich!

Gu Shen scratched his head, "So this counseling room is ostensibly providing psychological counseling, but in fact, it's studying the dreams of the counselees?"

"Correct." Cui Zhongcheng adjusted his glasses, "The review team believes that you have a strong talent in the spiritual aspect, and they believe this will also help you... For specific matters, you can ask the person in charge after you land. By the way, the identity we arranged for you is a young intern who just arrived in the capital. No one knows your file, so don't give yourself away."

"..."

Gu Shen nodded silently, indicating that he understood the mission.

He didn't say anything else, but the doubts in his heart slowly took root.

Hiding an S-level file, just to let him be an intern?

Whether it was his teacher's gaze or Cui Zhongcheng's personality, Gu Shen had a vague feeling... The event couldn't be so simple, and there must be a deeper purpose behind this seemingly easy task.