Chapter 9: Integration

The darkness before him was boundless and endless. Luo Tian wanted to strive to find a glimmer of light, yet he always found himself at a loss. This time, the abnormality came more urgently and violently than before, far exceeding his expectations. Just as he struggled to break free from this painful sensation, his body could no longer endure the immense suffering, and with a thud, he collapsed onto the floor, losing consciousness. He was finally liberated, no longer feeling that expanse of darkness.

"The second office on the right after turning at the third floor is it." Zhou Hong replied without even raising her head.

He kept taking deep breaths, inhaling and exhaling, to maintain his composure. At the same time, he noticed that the color of the fragments was gradually fading. Last time, due to the suddenness of the event, he had not paid attention to the details. This time, he was astonished to find that the color of the fragments was slowly lightening, as if... as if their essence was being drawn away.

Luo Tianxin felt a stir in his heart. Last time, due to the car accident, his blood had merged with fragments, resulting in an incredible transformation of his body. What if they were to merge once more?

Indeed, this situation resembles the concept of Yin-Yang replenishment found in fantasy novels. The fragmented essence has entered Luo Tian's body, which is also the source of that heat flow, and the medium is blood

Perhaps it was for this reason that Sister Gao displayed great enthusiasm. When she finally presented the contract for Luo Tian to sign, he merely glanced at it, and his heart began to race. The annual salary section prominently stated "100,000". An annual salary of 100,000 was something Luo Tian had never dared to imagine before

Turning around, Luo Tian looked at the small fragments on the table, his mouth agape. The originally bronze fragments had now turned a light color, somewhat resembling that of cement. Realizing he was about to be late, Luo Tian had no time to ponder further. He quickly placed the fragments back and hurriedly left.

Isn't this iceberg-like beauty at the front desk really aimed at herself? Luo Tian temporarily set aside these chaotic thoughts and decided to check in first. The Human Resources Department and the Finance Department are closely situated, which is quite symbolic, as these are the two most important parts of the company. Luo Tian greeted the staff from both departments, which are not numerous and tend to be older. The person responsible for receiving Luo Tian was a middle-aged woman in her forties, known as Sister Gao. Upon reviewing Luo Tian's information, she exclaimed, "You are the young appraiser personally recruited by General Manager Xie?"

The morning sunlight shone upon Luo Tian, and he felt an unparalleled sense of comfort, with every pore on his body opening up to embrace the warmth of the morning. Luo Tian turned over and suddenly realized, oh no, today is the day he has to report to the company! He hurriedly got up, quickly washed up, grabbed the prepared onboarding documents, and was ready to leave. He slapped his forehead, how could he forget the most important thing!

Luo Tian is not concerned about the issue of salary. Even if he is offered only the minimum wage from the Xie family, as long as he focuses on the value of this opportunity, then money is of no consequence. At worst, he can pick up some odd jobs in the ghost market to supplement his income. Lying in bed, Luo Tian tosses and turns, troubled by his extraordinary ability. Indeed, it is remarkable, allowing him to discern truth from falsehood in an instant. To put it bluntly, he can do it faster than all those so-called "experts." However, this is still not enough. Lying in bed, Luo Tian tosses and turns, troubled by his extraordinary ability. Indeed, it is remarkable, allowing him to discern truth from falsehood in an instant. To put it bluntly, he can do it faster than all those so-called "experts." However, this is still not enough.

After taking a taxi to the Xie Auction Company, Luo Tianshu breathed a sigh of relief, as he was not late. Since he was not very familiar with the organizational structure of the auction company, Luo Tian steeled himself to ask the receptionist, Zhou Hong: "Miss Zhou, could you please tell me how to get to the Human Resources Department?"

Thank you. After expressing gratitude to Zhou Hong, Luo Tianchao walked towards the elevator. Unconsciously, he turned back for a glance, only to meet Zhou Hong's gaze, which was filled with profound meaning. Upon locking eyes with Luo Tian, Zhou Hong awkwardly lowered her head, as if she had never looked at him before.

Indeed, it is terrifying. Luo Tian's throat seemed to be locked by something, so tight that he could not utter a word, and even breathing felt difficult. The heat within his body was like a volcanic eruption, so intense that it felt as if it would melt his internal organs. His eyes seemed to blaze with fire. Luo Tian raised his hand to cover his eyes, only to realize that the temperature around his eyes was sufficient to cook an egg.

My experiences over the past few days have been entangled in the same place, which is to clarify things beyond the truth and falsehood. It is necessary not only to make it clear to outsiders but also to convince experts and seniors wholeheartedly. With my current abilities, simple matters may not pose a problem, but this cannot last long. Luo Tian sat up; is the capability of that small fragment really just this?

Complete the formalities, Sister Gao said with a smile: "Welcome to officially join us. By the way, Manager Xie wants you to go to his office"

With this thought, Luo Tian found it even harder to sleep. He opened the drawer by his bed and carefully took out the small bag containing the fragments, still hesitant to touch it directly. He used a pair of tweezers to extract the fragments and placed them in a bottle cap. Without much hesitation, Luo Tian took out a utility knife and made a small cut on his index finger. The pressure was too light, and the cut was not deep enough. Resolutely, he pressed with his other hand, forcing a drop of blood out, which landed precisely on the fragments. He pressed again, and a few more drops of blood fell onto them, slowly enveloping the fragments. As the blood merged with the fragments, Luo Tian felt a surge of heat throughout his body. He was extremely thirsty, so he poured himself a glass of cold water and drank it all in one go, yet the heat within him remained unabated.

Sister Gao noticed his astonishment: "What’s wrong? Are you dissatisfied with the amount? Don’t worry, as long as you perform your duties well, there will be room for advancement. Moreover, our company offers year-end bonuses every year, and we will definitely not let you down"

Observing the shape of the fragment and its peculiar ability, Luo Tian believes it to be a sacrificial wine vessel from a certain dynasty. Anything that is often associated with the dead or death tends to be shrouded in a layer of mystery, allowing for a vast space for imagination.

"Hmm, yes," Luo Tian replied lightly, but inside, he was experiencing a tumult of emotions. It was not that Luo Tian had never seen the world; rather, he had not expected Xie Ming to be so formidable.

Luo Tian had a bold idea. He gripped the utility knife, closed his eyes, steeled his heart, and brought the blade straight down onto his fingertip. This time, the wound was clearly larger; without needing to squeeze, blood dripped down drop by drop. Due to his intense nervousness, the first few drops missed their target, leaving Luo Tian with a sense of frustration. The subsequent blood dripped onto the fragments, and as he watched the pieces tightly surrounded by blood, a sudden feeling of terror arose within him.

Uh..." Luo Tian let out a beast-like roar, his vision engulfed in darkness, as if he were trapped in a furnace, being mercilessly burned. Every part of his body ached unbearably, and the unseen terror made Luo Tian feel as though he were in hell