I Pick Up Talents on the Interstellar Battlefield Chapter 739 - 528: Introduction, Shock_2

Allowing him to fully immerse himself in the core operations, understanding Qin Tian's intricate details and hidden secrets, meant he was now irrevocably bound to Qin Tian's side, with no chance of departure.

Should he attempt to leave, a grim fate might be waiting for him.

Zhou Ziming lowered his gaze, his outward calm and cold demeanor unwavering, yet inside, his heart churned with a tempest of confusion.

"The third one..."

Just as Qin Tian began to speak, Kane, unable to contain his excitement, interjected with a familiar, beaming smile: "Hello, everyone! My name is Kane. I'm twenty-seven years old and a Tier Five Nine Stars Spiritualist!"

His voice boomed, ensuring everyone heard clearly:

"I've awakened a mutant bloodline, which I've named 'Phoenix.' I can command fire and soar through the skies! Previously, I established a mercenary corps from the ground up, elevating it from the lowest F-level to C-level in just six months, nearly reaching B-level! Now, General Qin has entrusted me with a new mission to form another mercenary team. From this moment on, we are all allies, and I hope my mercenary corps will have your backing!"

"Oh, and I have many hobbies, like playing Wain cards. Back in school..."

Kane's words flowed like a rapid-fire barrage, delivered with an urgent, relentless pace.

The atmosphere in the meeting room, previously steeped in solemnity, was instantly transformed into a peculiar, vibrant scene by his boisterous interruption.

Seated beside Kane, Zhou Ziming listened to the incessant stream of words, his brow furrowing more deeply with each passing moment. He couldn't help but press his temples with two fingers, a clear sign of his mounting annoyance – could this relentless talker not be silent for even a short while?

Qin Tian's lips twitched slightly, while Li Qi, Poisonous Widow, and Old Ghost exchanged knowing glances, a hint of amusement glinting in their eyes.

They couldn't help but wonder how their boss had found this newcomer, who seemed like someone who had been gagged for decades, finally unleashed to speak his mind.

"I also enjoy..."

"Alright, alright!" Qin Tian quickly raised a hand to cut him off. "That's enough introduction. There's no need to elaborate on every single hobby."

He realized that if he allowed Kane to continue, he might very well spend another half hour recounting the trivialities of his life.

"Uh... okay." Kane lips smacked reluctantly, a hint of grievance coloring his expression.

Disregarding Kane's minor emotional display, Qin Tian turned his attention to Li Qi. "Kane's capabilities are truly outstanding. As he mentioned, I'm assigning him the task of reorganizing a mercenary team. We're in the initial stages and short on personnel, so please select five individuals to assist him."

"Understood!" Li Qi immediately acknowledged, grasping Qin Tian's subtle strategic intent.

These five individuals, selected from The Shadow Division, would serve a dual purpose: to help Kane establish his team's structure swiftly and to discreetly monitor his every action, reporting back to Li Qi regularly.

This was not an act of mistrust, but a necessary measure for managing emerging power, and Li Qi was well-versed in the art of personnel management.

"Now that the introductions for our new members are complete, I will proceed to introduce my trusted commanders," Qin Tian announced, shifting his focus and beginning the introductions based on seating arrangement.

"First, Li Qi. A Tier Six, Five Stars Spiritualist, heading my intelligence department. He is also my very first subordinate."

Upon hearing this, Xue Wuyang, Zhou Ziming, and Kane all turned their sights to Li Qi, their expressions immediately becoming grave.

The intelligence department, for any organization, is a critical core component, often referred to as its "eyes," "ears," and "voice."

The manager of an intelligence organization must possess a steadfast and resolute disposition, impeccable skills, and, most importantly, absolute trust and loyalty.

Without complete faith in Li Qi, Qin Tian would never have entrusted him with such a pivotal role.

A second look at Li Qi revealed an ordinary appearance, the kind that could easily blend into any crowd. Yet, he maintained a subtle smile, his gaze calm and unyielding, emanating an inexplicable sense of pressure, akin to a formidable beast lurking in the night, both dangerous and deadly.

"Second, Xiong. A Tier Six, Six Stars Spiritualist, possessing half-beastman lineage. He is exceptionally powerful and currently serves as my personal guard captain." Qin Tian paused before adding, "Although my personal guard unit has not been formally established, I will require Wuyang and Ziming to assist in identifying suitable candidates."

"Yes!" Xue Wuyang responded with a serious tone, his gaze sweeping over Xiong's imposing, mountain-like physique. Understanding dawned in his eyes – such a formidable physique was indeed ideal for the role of personal guard captain.

"Third, Terreda. The leader of the Barbarian Race, commanding five thousand Barbarian Warriors," Qin Tian introduced. "The Barbarian Race does not cultivate Spiritual Energy; however, their physical bodies are incredibly robust. Terreda's combat prowess is in no way inferior to Xiong's."

With Qin Tian's words hanging in the air, Terreda flashed a grin, baring his teeth, and looked towards Xue Wuyang with a warm, inviting expression. "Sparring with Xiong daily has become rather monotonous. Instructor Xue, if you're amenable, I would be honored to cross swords with you."

"It would be my pleasure," Xue Wuyang responded without a moment's hesitation, accepting the challenge.

He understood perfectly that to establish himself in this new environment, mere appointment from Qin Tian would not suffice; a significant display of prowess was essential to truly earn respect.

The Barbarian leader, a formidable opponent at Tier Six combat power, presented the ideal opportunity to prove his mettle.

"Excellent! Since you agree, shall we have our match once this meeting concludes?" Terreda proposed, swiftly setting the time. "It will be a splendid occasion for my warriors to acknowledge their new instructor!"

"I have no objections whatsoever," Xue Wuyang readily agreed.

The sparring match was arranged within moments. Qin Tian, presiding over the assembly, not only offered no objection but even wore a subtle, supportive smile.

He too was eager to witness the strength of Xue Wuyang's Cyan Dragon bloodline and hoped this encounter would solidify Xue Wuyang's authority, thereby smoothing the path for training the Barbarian Battle Group.

A decisive victory, he mused, would always be far more impactful than a dozen directives.

"Next, we have Old Ghost, whose actual name is Zong Xiangui," Qin Tian continued with the introductions. "He is a Tier Six, Eight Stars Soul Master, possessing vast life experience from extensive travels across numerous Empire planets. Currently, he jointly oversees the intelligence department with Li Qi and is also tasked with talent acquisition."

"A Soul Master?!"

A flicker of astonishment crossed the eyes of Xue Wuyang, Zhou Ziming, and Kane simultaneously.

While Spiritualists encompass various specializations, Soul Masters, who dedicate themselves to soul techniques, are exceedingly rare, akin to finding precious gems.

What made Old Ghost even more exceptional was his cultivation level of Tier Six, Eight Stars, placing him merely a single step away from Tier Seven. Such a potent Soul Master would be a highly sought-after prodigy, fiercely contended for by various factions throughout the Empire!

"In the future, I humbly request your guidance," Old Ghost stated, rising to his feet and bowing slightly to the three newcomers. His voice, though aged, carried a gentle tone, and his smile was friendly, entirely lacking the arrogance often associated with powerful individuals.

"Mr. Zong, your humility is noted, but I too will rely on your continued guidance in the days ahead," Xue Wuyang replied swiftly, standing and returning the bow with utmost respect in his voice.

While Qin Tian might casually address him by the nickname