Chapter 472

With the dawn's light, Jiang Cheng also slowly opened his eyes, and at the same time, the panel appeared before him.

After this period of day-and-night meditation, the proficiency of the Azure Jade Coiled Dragon Pendant finally reached perfection.

The good news is that, originally it would take about a month to break through from a Ten-level Spirit Thought Master to a First-level Spirit Master, but now it only takes half a month.

The bad news is that the Azure Jade Coiled Dragon Pendant's potential is exhausted; unless he can obtain a treasure of higher grade than the Azure Jade Coiled Dragon Pendant, the time needed to increase his spiritual power has basically been set and cannot be shortened further.

"The Azure Jade Coiled Dragon Pendant is a five-grade initial treasure, its price is already about the same as a six-grade one; then a six-grade spiritual recovery-type treasure would surely be about the same price as a seven-grade one?"

Jiang Cheng muttered.

A seven-grade treasure, that's for use by the Supreme.

Never mind whether he has that many contribution points; even if he did, it would be hard to exchange for them. After thinking it over, he still decided to accept reality.

Anyway, this jade pendant is enough for him to use up to a Fourth-level Spirit Master; when he actually reaches that level, it's not too late to consider what comes after.

"Right, today is the day we go out with the squad to carry out a mission; we'll meet at the base gate at seven o'clock."

Jiang Cheng glanced at his phone; there was still a quarter of an hour.

To prevent his family from worrying, he left a note and then went out with the alloy battle knife.

From afar he saw two or three people gathered together; unlike the passersby around them, they were holding weapons.

As his gaze swept over them, they were also looking at him.

"Jiang brother, over here."

Yu Yang instantly recognized Jiang Cheng and waved.

Jiang Cheng also quickened his steps and went over, "Captain, good morning."

"Good, good."

Yu Yang laughed ha-ha, pointed to a man and a woman beside him, and said, "The crew isn't all here yet; we're missing one. Let me introduce you first: this is the deputy captain, Second-level Spirit Master Di Yun, and this is team member Jiang Ping, who, like you, is also a First-level Force Master."

"Hello."

Jiang Cheng also smiled at them.

"Hmm."

The two nodded, sparing their words.

"Cough."

Yu Yang, seeing this, coughed once and explained, "They're just like that—rather aloof—but after getting along for a while, it'll be fine."

"No problem."

Jiang Cheng smiled.

Just then, a hurried footsteps sound came from far to near.

"Jianfeng, you're the last one again, every time you're like this." Juanfa Nu immediately muttered.

"Did you again run into a few students on the way and discuss some cultivation problems?" The deputy captain crossed his arms and looked at him with a self-satisfied air.

"Sorry sorry."

Xie Jianfeng came running with an alloy battle knife in hand; seeing Jiang Cheng, he was taken aback, then immediately reached out enthusiastically, "Are you Chief Jiang? Hello, hello."

"Hello, hello."

Jiang Cheng felt a bit doubtful; could this person also be from the academy?

Doubt aside, he quickly reached out and shook hands.

"Jiang brother, this is Mr. Xie, Xie Jianfeng; he is also a First-level Force Master, and like you, he holds a position in the academy. You know not everyone can be a teacher instructing students, so from this point alone, you two are really impressive." Yu Yang laughed.

"Not at all, not at all; compared to Chief Jiang I'm still far behind." Xie Jianfeng shook his head repeatedly, unlike his demeanor last night in the conference room—he seemed a different person. "Captain, everyone's here now; we should go out on the mission, right? If we leave early and nothing happens, we might be back by noon." Jiang Ping glanced at the two; she wouldn't act all fake and cozy up to people like Xie Jianfeng did.

Wait a month or so, then kick the other party out.

"Hmm, then let's set off."

Yu Yang looked at Jiang Cheng and said, "Jiang brother, just follow behind me; don't act on your own unless I tell you to do something, you understand? Doing this isn't just for you, but also for everyone's personal safety."

"Yes, captain." Jiang Cheng nodded solemnly.

"Hmm."

Yu Yang responded with an affirmative, his gaze sweeping over the remaining three faces.

We're all old partners, having cooperated over a hundred times; even if he doesn't remind them, the others will understand.

"Set out."

The five of them headed toward the exit of Hope City.

Of course, to avoid attention, they deliberately took a detour and eventually arrived beneath the entrance/exit.

Taking the elevator up, a voice sounded from the opposite side.

"Who goes there?"

Only seen, at the passage entrance stood three figures.

Jiang Cheng had an impression of these three; when he first entered Hope City under Chu Feng's leadership, it was these people guarding the passage entrance.

At this moment, their eyes also held a wary look.

"We are members of the Rebel Army's Seventh Squad; I am squad captain Yu Yang. According to custom, we are patrolling the passage conditions in Sector 15-20; this is our clearance."

Yu Yang said, holding a card that flew forward.

The leading person took the card, placed it into the portable computer they carried, and instantly the air displayed images and information of Jiang Cheng and his companions, with the words "approved for passage" below.

"Hmm."

The man nodded, pulled out the clearance, returned it, and said, "Captain Yu, go ahead; you've worked hard, please be careful."

"Thank you."

Yu Yang thanked the three, then led Jiang Cheng and the others past.

When they could no longer see the people behind them, Jiang Cheng asked, "Captain, to leave Hope City, must one have a clearance, right?"

Upon hearing that, Di Yun and Jiang Ping, who were walking at the back of the group, simultaneously rolled their eyes.

Isn't that nonsense?

"Yeah."

Yu Yang was quite patient, after all, he too had come as a newcomer; the questions Jiang Cheng asked, he had basically asked them all before.

No matter what, as long as you leave Hope City, you must report to the upper levels and obtain permission before you can go; otherwise, without a permit, those few people just now would not let anyone leave.

I understand, thank you, captain.

"No problem, these are all common sense; you're probably leaving for the first time, so it's normal not to know. If you have any other questions, feel free to bring them up; as long as I know the answer, I'll tell you." Yu Yang said with a smile.

"All right, but I don't have any for now; I'll ask you again later, Captain." Jiang Cheng said, thinking, it seems that if I want to go to Dongfang City, I also need to apply to the Base's upper levels and obtain a permit.

Alternatively, I could see if there are any side missions; if there are, I'll take them.

"Okay."

Yu Yang nodded and added, "Stay close, don't zone out; the terrain here is not only complex, there might also be Exotic Beasts lurking, and once we get close, they could launch a sudden attack."

(End of chapter)