While on the road, I was not idle at all.
When reporting to the sub-bureau, Director Han not only truthfully reported our encounter at "Luxurious Tomb" to the Religious Bureau but also our encounter on the Guibi Highway. I also told them about it.
As soon as we met today, the Religious Bureau asked me in detail about the matter. They even arranged for me to ride in the same car as them and made a detailed record of my account.
I had nothing to hide and truthfully told them all the circumstances at the time. I even handed over the seal I picked up from the bus!
Sure enough, when one of the Religious Bureau members, named Xu Jingyang, saw the black seal, he furrowed his brows and murmured, "Red Light Sect?"
"Hmm?"
Hearing this, I was intrigued. It seemed that the members of the Religious Bureau could see through it at a glance! It seemed that Lao Zhang's speculation was correct. This seal was indeed the handiwork of the "Red Light Sect"!
Of course, just by having this seal, it couldn't prove that Sima Yinyin was a member of the Red Light Sect. But it at least indicated that he definitely had some connection with the Red Light Sect. Otherwise, how could an ordinary person obtain this special seal of the Red Light Sect?
After the record was made, Xu Jingyang thanked me specifically for my discovery, saying that it saved them a lot of trouble. Then he asked about my identity and where I came from.
I was cautious and didn't mention Lao Zhang's existence. I told them that I had accidentally met a fortune teller under a bridge and learned a little bit from him. It was just a way to improve my health, and I had never thought of making a living out of it.
Having heard my story, Xu Jingyang just smiled slightly and didn't comment. Then he asked if I was interested in joining them and said that they had good benefits. If I was interested, he could be my reference.
As soon as he said this, Ning Zhaoyang immediately expressed his opposition. He said that the Religious Bureau's new recruitment process had strict rules, especially regarding the investigation of character. It was not a decision that could be made lightly.
Damn! What was he trying to imply?
He was clearly suspecting my character!
Thankfully, I had no interest in joining the Religious Bureau. I shrugged and politely declined Xu Jingyang's offer, saying that my main focus was still on studying, and as for personal cultivation, it was just for fitness purposes. I had never thought of making a living out of it.
After hearing my response, Xu Jingyang shot Ning Zhaoyang a fierce look but gave up the matter. He simply gave me a business card and said that if I changed my mind, I could call him anytime.
When I looked at the card, I saw only a string of mobile phone numbers, without any other information.
Damn it, why was it so low-key?
I had initially wanted to find out what position Xu Jingyang held in the Religious Bureau, but to my surprise, he was so low-key that he didn't even have his name printed on it, let alone his title.