It had been almost two decades since Ling Kai joined the organization and he had barely exchanged enough service for an advanced mediation technique. One can imagine how precious an advanced technique was!
On the contrary, Xue Yue did not quite understand the level of preciousness and thus, he did not feel anything about it. After thinking for a moment, he asked, "Brother Ling, apart from what you've mentioned, are there any other benefits of joining the organization?"
"Yes. Other than cosmic meditation techniques, you can also receive combat skills!"
Ling Kai answered affirmatively, "As superhumans, we are destined to fight with others and kill monsters. Therefore, combat skills that can enhance combat effectiveness are particularly important. For example, Brother Xue Yue, you have little experience fighting against enemies nor do you have any basic combat skills. If you encounter another Superhuman of the same grade who has learned combat skills, the chance you will win is less than 1%!
"Your combat power will greatly increase if you are in possession of a set of combat skills. Of course, it is the same as mediation techniques. They are all extremely precious resources!"
Ling Kai smiled and continued, "Fortunately, the organization has stipulated that any newcomers who join the organization can obtain a set of beginner mediation techniques and combat skills for free! Of course, Brother Xue Yue, you are different. Based on the talent you've displayed, you can minimally obtain an advanced mediation technique and combat skill!"
"Advanced mediation technique and advanced combat skill?" Xue Yue carefully repeated those words and secretly remembered them by heart. Other than absorbing metal, it seems like there are two other methods by which he can improve his combat power!
That was a good thing!
"Brother Xue Yue, your appraisal has been completed, so follow me to sign the contract. Your contract should have been drawn up by now!"
Now that his strength, speed, neural reaction and superpowers have been tested, it was time to sign the contract!
"Brother Ling, do I have no other choice? What would happen if I were to refuse?" They took the elevator to the third floor but Xue Yue was still brooding over the fact that he was being forced to join the organization. He was not unable to accept joining the nation's Superhuman organization upon awakening his superpowers; however, being forced to join without even being given the slightest chance to refuse made him feel disgusted, to be honest.
"Brother Xue Yue, this is an order from the headquarters. To be honest, I'm also surprised because there has never been an example like your situation. However, there's really no other way out. You can go against anyone, but the headquarters orders are something that cannot be resisted!
"A single word from the organization can make it impossible for you to survive in this society!"
When Ling Kai saw Xue Yue's somewhat dissatisfied expression, he smiled and comforted him, "In fact, there's no need to be too concerned. The world of Superhumans follows the law of the jungle. In the future, you will experience all sorts of things where you are forced to do stuff. Haha, since headquarters forced you to join, it might be possible that they have been paying attention to you for some time and don't want to lose a talent like you!
"It is considered a good thing to be valued by the organization!" Ling Kai patted Xue Yue on the shoulders with a smile.
"Alright then!" Xue Yue's mood slightly turned for the better.
Compared to the empty fourth floor, the third floor was much more lively and more similar to a company's office. There were numerous employees busying around and each of them had their personal desk with a computer, documents, printers, so on and so forth!
"Brother Xue Yue, the first floor is a place for chatting, drinks, food, and relaxing. The second floor is a quiet and secret space, whilst the third floor is a work building for signing documents, issuing tasks, orders, and signing contracts. The fourth floor is a space to appraise abilities and as for the fifth floor and above, they are used for training!"
Xue Yue nodded in response.
The both of them walked to the innermost desk and Ling Kai smiled as he greeted, "Hey Xiao Lin, long time no see!"
Xiao Lin was a female employee with pigtails and she wore large-framed glasses. She was dressed in formal clothing and appeared to be very capable.
"Oh, it's you, Brother Ling. You've returned?" Upon hearing Ling Kai's greeting, Xiao Lin looked up, pushed her glasses, and revealed her pearly white teeth as she smiled. She then took a sip of the milk tea on her table.
"I've completed the mission, so I'm back!" Ling Kai smiled and asked, "Xiao Lin, help me look for Xue Yue's contract."
"Xue Yue?" Xiao Lin looked towards Xue Yue and sized him up before scrunching her brows. "Let me check!"
Immediately, she moved her mouse and clicked several times. It was not long before she said, "It's here. Xue Yue's contract has already been sent here!"
"Print out two physical copies please!" Ling Kai said.
The contract was printed out rather quickly. Ling Kai took it and handed it to Xue Yue without even looking at it. "Brother Xue Yue, this is a special contract headquarters crafted just for you. Take a look at it yourself. If you have no objections, you can simply sign in!"
"Ermm!" Xue Yue nodded and read through the contract carefully.
Headquarters specially crafted a special contract for him? Xiao Lin widened her eyes and looked at Xue Yue in surprise.
The entire East China Sea Branch, or perhaps it could be said that all the branches under Sacred China were controlled by AI. Once a newcomer finishes their appraisal, all the data would be automatically uploaded. After which, the AI would draw up a contract for that newcomer based on the data.
It was simple, convenient, quick, and fair. Moreover, there was no need to worry about someone secretly amending the contract!
Of course, that was only the contract of ordinary Superhumans. If it was for special individuals, like talented Superhumans, the contract would be specially crafted by the headquarters. An example would be Xue Yue where the contract was sent to the AI directly!
Throughout the entire East China Sea Branch, rarely was there anyone who had received a special contract for several years now!
That was the reason why Xiao Lin was surprised. Could it be that this guy has terrifying talent? Xiao Lin secretly guessed.
Xue Yue took the contract and carefully read through it. In fact, this was the first contract he had read in his life!
The terms of the contract were clear. There were all kinds of conditions written clearly and there were no technical terms that were difficult to understand. After he finished reading through the terms, it was both somewhat expected and unexpected.
Firstly, Xue Yue could choose a villa in East Dragon Island and possess permanent residence. Secondly, Xue Yue could own a villa with an area of no less than 1,000 meters square in any city area within China for his family to live in!
Thirdly, Xue Yue's annual salary was 20 million yuan!
He could also select a set of advanced cosmic meditation techniques, an advanced combat skill, a set of A-Grade combat clothes, an A-Grade battle blade… so on and so forth. These were all similar to what Ling Kai had mentioned and thus, was within his expectations.
However, he could not understand the last term.
Appointment of Xue Yue as the island owner of the East Pacific Island 32695
Appoint me as the owner of an island?
What does it mean to own an island?
Xue Yue furrowed his brows and found it somewhat difficult to understand.
"Brother Ling, can you take a look for me and see what the last sentence in the contract means?"
"The last sentence?" Ling Kai took the contract. He was stunned when he glanced at it. "Appointment of Xue Yue as the… island owner?"
"Brother Ling, what does this mean? What's an island owner?" Xue Yue asked.
Ling Kai blankly looked at Xue Yue and revealed a bitter smile after a long time. "Brother Xue Yue, are you the son of a certain high-up in headquarters?"
"What do you mean by that?" Xue Yue shook his head. "I'm only an ordinary person!"
"Then that's weird!" Ling Kai saw that Xue Yue didn't seem to be the type to lie and furrowed his brow as he explained, "Brother Xue Yue, within our organization, do you know what type of people are appointed as an island owner?"
"Do explain!"
"First, let me explain to you what an island owner is!"
When Ling Kai saw that Xue Yue was even more confused than he was, he knew that he was telling the truth. "In the boundless ocean, there are numerous islands which might possibly contain very rare resources. This could include monster caves, special marine resources, etc…"
Xue Yue nodded his head as he listened.
"For the elite class, any type of resources could possibly mean value as we possess an extremely developed technology!
"Upon discovery of an island, the Superhuman organization will claim it as their territory and send people to investigate and explore the island. It is to verify whether the island has any development value!
"If there is value, they will send men to guard and develop the island while at the same time, appointing an island owner to oversee all the management rights to the island!
"And this is how an island owner comes about!"
Having said that, Ling Kai looked at Xue Yue and smiled. "And within our Sacred China, what type of people can become island owners?"
Xue Yue carefully listened.
"There are two types!" Ling Kai raised two fingers. "First, the person who discovered the island. If that person possesses combat power no less than SSS-Grade, then without any expectation, they will become the island owner!
"The second type is those Supergods who have made outstanding contributions to the organization. These types of people possess great strength and influence in the group and so, the organization will appoint them to guard important islands by becoming island owners!
"In summary, the first type of island owner are those who discovered the island, while the second type is people who possess powerful strength. Therefore, only these two types of people can become island owners!
"As for Brother Xue Yue, you are just a newcomer who joined the organization. Even though you are talented, to be suddenly appointed as an island owner, this… is simply puzzling!" Ling Kai's gaze at Xue Yue looked very strange.
A mere newcomer was unexpectedly appointed as an island owner. To be honest, Ling Kai felt somewhat jealous deep down.
However, Xue Yue was thinking of something else deep down.
Could it be that the organization has already gotten wind of the island I discovered?
Therefore, the higher ups have appointed me as an island owner?
However, my strength is merely at the A-Grade level and there is a huge difference compared to the SSS-Grade!
F*ck! What the hell is going on?
He could not figure it out and gave up making futile guesses. He turned towards Ling Kai and asked, "Brother Ling, which island is this East Pacific Island No. 32695, and where is it located?"
"East Pacific Island 32695…" Ling Kai whispered and thought about it.
"I know where it is!" Just then, Xiao Lin who was standing beside them suddenly interrupted.