Chapter 219: Split

(2-in-1 chapter)

I don't know what is happening on Bad End Street at the moment. Chen Xiao is in the study of the Xu family's mansion. was looking at Old Man Xu with a strange look.

The eyes of the two of them touched in the air for a long time. Time. The atmosphere seemed to freeze.

Finally. Chen Xiao seemed to smile: "Uncle Xu." Who do you say? Skofy? Is that the weirdo in a wheelchair? Why did he contact me? ”

looked at Chen Xiao's calm smile. Old man Xu seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. He was relieved. The fingers holding the cigar slackened. Casually flicked the cigarette ash: "Hmm." It's good if you don't have it. I'm just out of concern. Just ask. ”

Chen Xiao looked at Old Man Xu thoughtfully. He didn't speak, though. But the dissatisfaction in his eyes has already been revealed.

Old man Xu was stared at by him for a while. finally smiled and said, "Okay, okay." I know I can't always hide it from you. You don't have to look at me like that anymore. I'll tell you. There was a pause. He looked at Chen Xiao with a smile: "What do you want to know?" ”

Chen Xiaoshen calmly: "Uncle Xu." What you don't want to say. I'm not going to force you. I don't dare. There's no position to force you to tell me anything. It's just that. It's getting weirder and weirder. And I've been involved. I'm here to help. But let me know in my heart. ”

Old man Xu smiled bitterly: "Okay." It's something I did wrong. Since I want you to help. It's hard to hide everything from you. ”

"Hmm." Chen Xiao nodded lightly: "No matter what." You are still my Uncle Xu. Ershao is my best brother. You are also my respected elder. ”

When he said this. The tone is very sincere. Eyes clear. Slowly continued: "From the earliest time. Lu Bancheng went to the coffee shop to ask for a commission. That time. I found out later. The Black Knight attacked. The main target is actually you. And not Lu Bancheng. At first I might think. It is a business dispute between you and some big European conglomerate. Led to a vendetta. Someone paid to hire the Black Knight, an ability mercenary group, to deal with you. But soon. I found out that things are not so simple. ”

"Hmm." Old man Xu tugged at the corners of his mouth.

"You don't seem to be such a simple businessman. Introduce Lu Bancheng to the person entrusted by the coffee shop. It's you. I was thinking. Now that you know the old field in the coffee shop, they exist. Why not go for help yourself? Afterward. I suddenly had another guess. Maybe you recognize Lao Tian theirs. Just for some reason. It is not convenient for you to meet them in person. That's why Lu Bancheng was lured. ”

"That's a good guess." Old man Xu smiled slightly: "But I didn't deliberately hide this from you." These rìzi. I asked Ershao Duoduo to go to the coffee shop and get in touch with a few old guys. You're also seeing it. I didn't mean to hide it from you. ”

"Hmm. That's why I'm even weirder...... Uncle Xu, you. Who the hell is it? Chen Xiao frowned: "And last time." The little red robe big brother's plate was the black knight's Tyrannosaurus rex. It also attracted the famous master Yaksha in the world of supernatural abilities. The little red robe brother almost didn't care about the Xu family's affairs. If it's just an underworld vendetta. Hum. The underworld organization in K City. How could you have the ability to contact that mysterious anomalous organization! It is even more impossible to pay to hire a stranger to participate in this kind of vendetta of the underworld! Ordinary underworld organizations don't have such great skills. I understood it right then. ”

Old man Xu smiled: "Hmm." You're right. ”

Chen Xiao sighed. looked at Old Man Xu with some concern. Said slowly: "Uncle Xu." You made it clear to me last time you celebrated your birthday. There are a lot of things that you can't tell me. So. I haven't asked you anything. Today you ......"

"Hmm." Old man Xu seemed to be in a trance. Only then did he wave his hand. The smile was slightly bitter: "This time and that time." Don't say it at the time. It's that I've always had some illusions about you. Alas. You're young. It's my favorite junior again. I admire you very much. I didn't want you to come close to this circle as well. It's just that you seem to have walked in now. Now. It's not okay to leave things talking. It's a pity. I originally wanted to send you and Er Shao to study abroad. Then An An completed his studies in points. In the future, I might as well be an ordinary businessman. Now it seems to be. Not anymore. ”

Chen Xiao's eyes flashed: "Uncle Xu." You...... Who the hell is it? ”

"I'm not going to be busy answering you this question first. Be patient. Anyway, I'll make things clear to you today. Old man Xu stared at Chen Xiao twice. I couldn't help but shake my head again. It seemed to be very regretful: "It's a pity." It's a pity...... The look on your face right now. Just like when I was back. I am full of curiosity and yearning for this magical circle. Alas......"

stopped Chen Xiao's questioning. Old man Xu slowly began to speak.

"Chen Xiao. You've been in contact with both the service club and the club. It's also a person in the realm of supernatural abilities. Well you know. Which is the largest paranormal organization in the world? ”

“…… Naturally, this is a service agency. Chen Xiao thought for a while and replied.

But I listened to this answer. Old man Xu shook his head calmly: "Your answer can't be regarded as wrong. From the comprehensive strength. The Service Society is now one of all the dúlì organizations in the Paranormal Realm. The strongest. One of the oldest. But if in a sense. It's not the biggest. ”

Chen Xiao was a little puzzled. Largest and strongest. Isn't the meaning different?

"Around the nineteenth century. Service cooperatives arose in Europe at that time. The purpose of the founding of the first service cooperative. It is to unite all the Mighty Ones. So that these Abilities can help each other. The creation of this organization. It was created to serve the vast number of supernatural beings. Arguably. It is one of the oldest paranormal organizations in the world. It is also one of the most influential organizations. In the world of abilities. The prestige of the service is very high. Even in recent years. The club gradually flourished. It is a strong challenge to the service community. But in the world of abilities. In everyone's hearts. The Service Society is still the world's number one anomaly organization. Such an evaluation. It's not just because of the comparison in strength. And more importantly. In the history of the Anomalous Realm. The service community also occupies a very important position. One could even say. This bit is irreplaceable by any organization! ”

"The early service cooperatives. There are some differences between the purpose and the current one. It's more idealistic. Its organizational program is more selfless and noble. It is dedicated to uniting all the Wonders of the world. Help and service for all the Adepts. Arguably. The service society of that period. The bits are the most exalted. It can even be said that it is the leader of the entire allusion world. Of course...... At that time. There weren't as many paranormal organizations in the world as there are today. It's so complicated.

About a hundred years ago. The service agency at that time. Contacted the world. Well. Mainly all the other well-known paranormal organizations in Europe and North America. A new organization was created together. This organization is a loose confederation. The name of this new organization is the International Alliance for Extraordinary Abilities. This alliance was formed at that time. It is led by the Service Society. The goal is to unite all the paranormal organizations in the world. The role played after the formation of this alliance. The most straightforward is: first. Unite the world's loose and large ability organizations. So that everyone can have a platform to communicate with each other and help each other. Second. It is to establish a new order. Establish an effective order in the international supernatural community. By that time, there had already begun to be some signs of confusion in the ability world to clear up the confusion. Third. And the most important. The establishment of this organization can bring the development of paranormal organizations around the world into an orderly era. At the same time, some overall planning can be made...... In a word. Under a lot of the original noble ideas. This international alliance of supernatural abilities was formed. And at that time. The Service Society is the largest paranormal group in the world. became the initiator of this alliance. and one of the founders. At the same time, he was also the most important member of the alliance in the early days.

When the International Paranormal Alliance was first formed. Another important responsibility is to register all the paranormal groups in the world. Then establish an order. All factions that bind the Alliance must thrive under this order. At the beginning of its founding. According to the earliest statistics, although this is not necessarily entirely accurate. But it's basically not too much. At the earliest, it was a world anomaly organization that was statistically registered by the Alliance. There are twenty-six of them, large and small. Then according to the initiative and liaison of the ISS. The Anomalous Groups that finally agreed to join the Alliance. There are twenty-one. Only five groups refused to join the coalition.

But. The original twenty-one groups. The first members of the alliance were formed. The Coalition developed the first set of rules. The most important of these is: Share jīng gods! scientific and technological achievements. and resources in various other areas. Within the members of the Alliance. can be conditionally shared. Although not gratuitous. But after all, the benefits of such communication and mutual assistance are obvious.

And obviously. As the world's most powerful paranormal organization, the Service Society. Under this shared jīng god. It seems to be a loss. Because according to this jīng god of sharing mutual assistance. The strength of the service agency itself. It doesn't need the help of other organizations. But at the same time, they have to come up with their own things to help other weak organizations. Arguably. The service society of that period. It is a noble organization full of idealism. They took the initiative to come up with a lot of things. With their help. Many of the weaker ability organizations quickly became stronger.

And at that time. International Alien Alliance. Originally, it was supposed to run under the leadership of the service cooperative. However, the service agency took the initiative to relinquish leadership. Instead, they chose a joint deliberation approach. This practice. It is also enough to show the nobility and selflessness of the organization of the early service society. I can assert. At the time of the initial initiative to establish this alliance. The leaders of the service society at that time had no selfish motives.

Establishment of the International Paranormal Alliance. Several significant decisions were made at that time. The first final decision is made. It's to create a set of laws for the Alien! ”

Chen Xiao heard this. My heart jumped!

For the Paranormal. A considerable number of people with great abilities. Survive in this world. They have too much strength beyond the ordinary. And in such cases. with secular laws and rules. Obviously, it is no longer possible to restrain this part of the population. Powerful people. It is often above the laws of society!

So. It's fine if the strong individual is kind. If it's evil...... Then it will cause great harm to society.

Since ordinary social laws and laws cannot bind these people. So...... A set of regulations has emerged specifically to bind the Anomalous. Nature is a positive thing!

"This set of laws has been in place all the time. It's just that according to the development and progress of the times. The original creation of the law was too simplistic. Later, more than a hundred years passed. Improvements and additions of new regulations have been made many times. The law of the Anomalous Beings established by the International Paranormal Alliance. There are already more than 600 detailed regulations. It has even developed a very complete system of laws and regulations. Like what. Specific constraints on the commodities circulating in the Anomalous Realm. The circulation of some weapons with excessive lethality has been restricted. Only organizations and individuals licensed by the League of Nations can conditionally hold or buy and sell, etc...... Everything, everything. All rì tend to be perfect. ”

Chen Xiao nodded: "This is indeed a significant initiative. ”

Old man Xu's eyes were a little strange. It seemed to flash a faint regret. Then he cleared his throat. Continued: "The second resolution adopted by the International Coalition of Extraordinary Abilities. In my opinion. Its significance is greater than the establishment of general regulations in the Anomaly Realm. Ten times more important! ”

"Oh?" Chen Xiao was a little strange: "What is the resolution?" ”

Old man Xu sighed. Said slowly: "You want to." Establish such an international alliance of abilities. It's like a United Nations organization in the world of parapower. Responsible for the overall planning and liaison of the world's paranormal organizations, etc. The details that need to be done in Pingrì must be extremely complicated! You may not understand when I say that. Well. Let's put it this way. Such an international alliance organization. Where do the people who work in the office come from? Enrollment of so many organizations. List fabrication. Archives management work. Who's going to do it? Copywriting work on these details. Do you want those who are supernatural to do it? You can imagine. How is it possible to let those with C-level or B-level abilities spend their days in the office doing such basic chores? ”

Chen Xiao touched her chin. I gradually understood something.

Truly. Even if it's a medium-sized company. To keep the company running. A large number of office clerks, clerks, and so on are needed. How much more is the "United Nations" of the alien world?

Moreover. That was more than 100 years ago. At that time, there was no computer network for archiving. All the work is done by hand!

"And there's that. A supernatural organization in the world at that time. Even the service cooperatives themselves. There is a special case for all. It's the inside of the organization. Almost all of the members are Adepts! Such a closed conservative situation. Severely restricts the development and growth of the Anomalous Organizations. Because of that situation. It's almost the Paranormal who separates himself from this society. This closed development. It was made in that era. Many Anomalies are very difficult to develop. After all. Adepts are a very small minority in this world. ”

Chen Xiao thought for a moment. I immediately figured out the reasoning.

Truly. Anomalous organization. Name implies. It's like it's supposed to be a group of simple supernatural people. But think about it. It's not that simple!

Like an army. Although, in a general sense. Armies are used to fight. But among the army. Nor can all members be combatants. Logistics must also be included. Staff officer. Medical. Engineer troops. Mechanical repairs. Auxiliary troops such as cultural propaganda and so on.

"So. After that alliance was established. The service agency stood up first. At the strong insistence of the Service Society. The second resolution adopted by the coalition was: Allows the Abnormal Organization to absorb non-Ademalitarian members. At the same time, there are some hard and fast rules for the member groups that join the alliance. within each of the consortium member groups. Non-adepts must reach a certain percentage of the total number of people in the group. "When Old Man Xu said this. The tone was full of admiration: "At that time, the service agency actually had such a mind and vision. It's really admirable! ”

Can be subsequent. His tone changed: "It's a pity." At that time, there were too few people with this kind of vision and mind. This resolution was introduced at the time of its introduction. Almost all members were adamantly opposed. That's the point at the time. The Anomalous Organization must remain pure blood. But. Later, the service society used its strong prestige and influence. The Coalition forcibly adopted this resolution. It is precisely because of this resolution. The realm of supernatural abilities that was originally cut off from this world. Reintegrated into the world. At that time, the Service Society came up with the argument that the Alien could not survive alone from the world.

Even if you're an S-class powerhouse. You always have to eat, too. To sleep. To dress. As long as you live. You won't be able to leave this world! Even the most powerful organization of abilities. It is also necessary to absorb the members of the non-supernatural - Chen Xiao. You've been to Homeland Island. Have you thought about it. If there is no non-anomalous being. The house in that town on Homestead Island. There is also the headquarters of the service cooperative. How is it possible to build up? You can't expect the Adept to run away and build a house as a construction worker, can you? And also. After an organization grows. To keep a large organization running. A lot of complex work support is required. For example, financial income...... That's right. Many abilities can easily make a fortune with their abilities. Money doesn't seem to be an issue for many Adepts. But. The law designated by the service society itself is that the god tries not to want the supernatural to disturb the normal order of this world. So. Under such a jīng god. They do not advocate the use of abnormal means by abnormal means to grab social wealth. So. To keep an organization running. Where does the money come from?

If you want a powerhouse who can turn stones into gold conjure countless tons of gold. It doesn't seem too hard. But...... Such an approach is not allowed. Therefore, more professional talents are needed. For example, some advanced technologies have been developed for the supernatural. Then there are official cooperative transactions with some countries in the secular world. In exchange for the resources you need, etc., etc. This requires more specialized talent. For example, scientific researchers. For example, logistics. For example, experts in negotiation and public relations. There's also talent in finance and so on and so forth. So much demand. Just look for it from the Mighty. There are simply not so many people to be found.

So. Recruit non-Adept members. It's the way to go!

Arguably. This Article 2 resolution. The implications are even far greater than the general regulations of the Anomalies realm. It is this second resolution. The development of the Paranormal Realm has embarked on a right path.

Even. At the beginning in order to promote this resolution. The Service Society leads by example. First, some non-paranormal members were recruited in the service society. At the same time, it also promotes the alliance. There are also some non-anomalies on the Alliance's staff.

It's a pity. The service society was so selfless in that year. Single-mindedly trying to advance the Occult World. Obviously. This organization was in its infancy. It has a strong and noble sense of mission that is admirable.

But. When the alliance was formed. Under the impetus of the service cooperative. After many useful resolutions have been implemented. The service agency has instead planted a curse for itself! ”

Heard here. Chen Xiao frowned tightly. It was as if he had guessed something. I couldn't help but sigh.

Old man Xu glanced at Chen Xiao: "You already understand?" ”

"Of course." Chen Xiao nodded: "It's not hard to guess. According to what you said. The service society of that period was very noble and selfless. But...... Obviously. This nobility and selflessness. But it is the biggest flaw! ”

It's a simple truth.

You're selfless. But that doesn't mean you'll always be selfless! It doesn't matter if it's any group or an individual. It's all selfish!

Take a step back. Even if the service society at that time was really pure idealism. It's really selfless...... But you're selfless. It doesn't mean that others will be as selfless as you!!

"The first bane. According to the jīng god of shared mutual aid. In the early days, the Service Society helped other paranormal organizations develop almost at any cost. One could even say. The first group of twenty-one member groups at that time. Most of them later developed by drawing nutrients from the service cooperatives! However. You are exalted. Others may not be as moral as you. When the other groups grow. There is no shortage of selfish guys in existence. Later, they began to compete with the service community in various fields. The second bane. The service made a bad decision early on. Voluntarily gave up the dominance of the International Alien Alliance. Because it was originally when the alliance was formed. The service is the strongest. So other member groups. From the beginning, I consciously accepted the position of leader of the service cooperative. Some even took the initiative to propose a chairman's responsibility system in the alliance. And if the chairman's responsibility system is adopted. Then there is no doubt about it. The position of Chairman can only belong to ISS. But the leaders of the service at that time were too idealistic. Instead, the system was abandoned. A joint system was proposed. There is no chairman. Only a committee of members is set up to conduct a more mínzhǔ and fair voting and resolution system. ”

Old Man Xu's tone was full of mockery.

"The earliest general statute of the Anomalous. There is also a resolution to absorb non-anomalous ones. Although there are also those who oppose it. But because at that time the alliance had just been created. The prestige of the service society is enormous. Or through this prestige. The other members obeyed the will of the service society. These resolutions were adopted.

But then years later. With the help of the service agency. The strength of other groups has increased. And ISS has never been very strong in the coalition councils. Such an approach. But it creates a sense of weakness.

Finally. Gradually. The people of the service community discovered. According to their plan, they were going to pass some resolutions in the Alliance. It's getting harder and harder. And with the development of the alliance. More and more member organizations are joining the alliance. The influence of the service cooperatives in the alliance is also rapidly weakening.

Ultimately. A series of setbacks. A major turn of events was triggered. ”

"What's going on?" Chen Xiao asked.

Old man Xu sighed: "The split of the service club!" ”

Divide. Split......

Chen Xiao frowned.

"The initial kind of foreign policy that was too moderate. It had already aroused the dissatisfaction of some people within the service community. Especially initially. The service community initiated the establishment of an alliance with the idea of selflessness. and with all kinds of selfless actions to promote the development of the entire paranormal world. But I didn't expect it to be too selfless. It has been regarded as a major wronged leader by many anomalous organizations. As a result, people took the benefits. The other way around, they will come against you...... It's been a long time. There are a number of different voices within the service. Believe that the organization's external strategy is too weak. At the same time, there was a huge divergence of ideas.

Some members of the ISS believe that the existing strategy should be adhered to. With a gentle attitude to the outside. Oppose bullying. Oppose the use of organizational power to interfere with secular rules. They are even more opposed to using the power of the organization to seize the leadership of the alliance. This part of the people thinks. Cooperation, mutual assistance and exchange are a must. But against taking too strong a stance. The purpose of mutual aid is to promote the development of the paranormal world. And not to seize the opportunity to seize the leadership.

While another part of the members believed. Continue this altruistic strategy. It will only turn the service company into an nǎi cow that can be used by others. It was felt that a more aggressive approach should be taken. Since it has great strength. It is time to use force to take away leadership. Lead the development of other Abilities as a strong leader. And when there is fierce opposition. Force can be used to silence opposing voices! Even if it is to use violent means. Specifically. It is what we Chinese call great things. Informal

The two sides quarreled endlessly. It was divided into moderates and radicals. The moderates accused the radicals of trying to use the power of the ISS to promote dúcái. This practice is strongly opposed. Their point is: All the Arcane Realm needs is a guide. And not the leadership of Dúcái. The service agency only needs to play a good role as a guide. You shouldn't be doing that kind of dúcái thing. The radicals ridiculed the moderates as unprincipled pacifists. Since we are stronger than others. You should stand up and take responsibility. Those guys who are against it. Our goals are noble. Since those despicable guys must stand in the way of progress. Then it is entirely possible to take some drastic measures to clear these obstacles......"

Old man Xu smiled bitterly: "Then." Such quarrels continued for almost several years. In the end, it finally led to an internal split in the service cooperative. Some announced their departure from the service society. Then a new organization was created. That is...... Current. Club! ”

Chen Xiao sighed.

I had heard Lao Tian talk about the split of the service club before. It's just that what Lao Tian said was not as detailed as Old Man Xu. I don't know until now. It turned out that the two major organizations of the service club and the club were split that year. That's how it came from.

It's just that......

"Uncle Xu. You've said so much to me. Your identity. Is it the club's? Chen Xiao guessed.

"Nope."

Old man Xu smiled bitterly: "I'm not from the service club. It's not club's, either. Well. My identity. Actually...... A member of the Council of Deacons of the International Paracantic Alliance. At the same time, he is also an executive member of the regional business department of the International Mobility Alliance East Asia. Well. To put it simply. My identity is the financial director of the East Asia region of the alliance. Specializing in East Asia, he is in charge of doing business. Earn funds for the activities of the Alliance. Hehe......"

looked at Chen Xiao's surprised eyes. Old man Xu smiled: "I'm not a stranger. Neither are the big and the second less. But I can join this alliance. It was just a coincidence when I was young. But. Fundamentally. Non-paranormal people like me can enter the realm of supernatural abilities. It was all because of the important resolution passed after the establishment of the alliance of the service cooperative. ”

There was a pause. He laughed and said, "Don't listen to the title of this member of parliament seems to be scary. In fact, the organization of the current alliance is already very complicated. Until this year. All over the world. Register with the Union. to the Alliance's officially recognized large and small anomalies. There are already hundreds. So many member groups. The affairs of the alliance have become more and more complicated. Now the headquarters of the Union is in Zurich, Switzerland. The Joint Parliamentary System is still in place at Headquarters. It's just getting more complicated. The council of deacons numbered nearly two hundred. I'm only one in two hundred. The current council includes representatives of paranormal organizations. A man of great fame in the unorganized world of paranormal abilities. and some non-paranormal people like me. Of course. In Parliament. There are still very few non-adepts. The reason why I was able to enter Parliament and become a member of parliament. It's all because of what I've been all these years for. It has earned sufficient funds for the alliance in business and business in East Asia. At the same time, I am still a Chinese. The upper echelons of the parliament believed. In order to develop the supernatural organization of this ancient country of the East. A Chinese appeared in the parliament. is a positive ...... So...... Hey! ”

Chen Xiao frowned and shook his head: "How do you do it like a politician group." ”

(Here's today's update.) 2-in-1 chapter.

Took a leave of absence yesterday. Owe everyone a day's updates. I don't have time to make up for it today...... Belch. I'll make it up tomorrow! ）