[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-lawful-tyrant":3,"chapter-lawful-tyrant-lawful-tyrant-chapter-12":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Lawful Tyrant",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2284896,4469,"Chapter 12: Third-Class Merit","lawful-tyrant-chapter-12",12,"\u003Cp>Lin Qing walked up to the unconscious tall man, squatted down, and gripped the center of the handcuffs binding his wrists, about to perform a fingerprint scan when he furrowed his brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to Group Leader Han and said, “Group Leader, this man has a habit of burning off his fingerprints—both hands’ ten fingers have been damaged by heat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh? Then do facial recognition and iris identification.” Group Leader Han said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In today’s era, most infants are registered with iris and DNA identification shortly after birth, their data uniformly entered into the database.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if not recorded at birth, later identity changes or ID card applications require multiple biometric collections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The iris contains complex, largely fixed texture patterns established after birth, difficult to obtain and nearly impossible to replicate or forge, offering uniqueness and stability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This makes iris identification a high-precision biometric technology.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll help you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Qin immediately pulled out specialized eyelid-retaining adhesive for unconscious subjects, forcing the tall man’s eyes open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Group Leader, still no match.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing frowned slightly. “Facial and iris recognition both failed—the database has no record of this man.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Group Leader Han narrowed his eyes. “Looks like he’s either an undocumented person or underwent plastic surgery and received artificial irises.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the latter, he must have done so specifically to evade identification matching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Modern urban facilities require facial, fingerprint, and iris verification—even after plastic surgery, re-collection is mandatory. Fugitives must purchase illegal “fingerprint sleeves” and secure artificial irises just to live normally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But matching all three is extremely difficult; they only work against basic scans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once a patrol officer personally verifies, trouble follows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perhaps a big fish…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Group Leader Han immediately ordered, “Qin Qin, did you bring the DNA analyzer? Run a DNA identification now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.” Qin Qin nodded, swiftly pulled out a blood sampler, collected the sample, then hurried off to retrieve the analyzer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Group Leader, running DNA analysis now?” Lin Qing looked at Group Leader Han.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No problem. The new microfluidic ultrafast DNA analyzer only needs twenty minutes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Group Leader Han shook his head, then scanned the scene. “I’ll stay here. Continue your search—everyone must undergo verification.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood.” Lin Qing nodded and resumed the search.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time all present had completed facial and fingerprint identification and their identities confirmed, over twenty minutes had passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Qin sat at a booth, uploaded the DNA analyzer’s output, and quickly found a matching sample in the database.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the screen, her eyes widened in surprise. She turned to Group Leader Han. “Group Leader, come look!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wang Heng, maintain order. Lin Qing, come with me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After giving the order, Group Leader Han immediately walked toward Qin Qin with Lin Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Group Leader, look—it really is a big fish!” Qin Qin kept her voice low, but her excitement was unmistakable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing looked closely and showed a flicker of astonishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Jiang Chengwu, male, 34, native of Yiyang, Xiangjiang Province.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Previously sentenced to life imprisonment for underground boxing and the Qingyang Reservoir massacre.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Two years ago, escaped during the Qincheng Prison explosion alongside dozens of other fugitives.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[In September 2118, the Gongan Bureau issued an A-level warrant with a 150,000-credit reward.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Escaped from Qincheng Prison?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing had heard of Qincheng Prison—a Level One facility, among the most secure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The powerful fugitive his cousin discovered had escaped from Qinghu Island Prison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qinghu Island Prison was one of the nation’s three top prisons, rated “Special Level.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Qincheng Prison was one level lower, its security was still extremely high; unless attacked, this man could never have escaped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a dangerous, violent criminal hiding in his neighborhood explains why the order level was so low!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You get a reward right away—good luck.” Group Leader Han glanced at Lin Qing and smiled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing’s heart stirred. “Group Leader, how many merits will I get for capturing this guy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Look here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Group Leader Han pointed at the screen. “The Gongan Bureau issued an A-level warrant. Solving an A-level fugitive typically earns one Third-Class Merit. Since you led the capture, you’ll receive one Third-Class Merit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused, then added, “Of course, your team members’ files will also gain a commendation record.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing couldn’t suppress a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His cousin had transferred him two Third-Class Merits; adding Jiang Chengwu’s would give him exactly enough to apply for a combat technique!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Plus, you get a 150,000-credit reward,” Qin Qin said enviously. “Little brother, you’re rich now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, though envious, she knew how dangerous it had been.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she’d been in Lin Qing’s place, she’d likely be dead now—never mind merits or reward money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing paused, then asked, “Is the reward taxable?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course not.” Group Leader Han glanced at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing exhaled. “Good. Then I just need another 30,000.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Another 30,000?” Group Leader Han asked. “What are you buying?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“High-Energy Sustained Release Liquid.” Lin Qing didn’t hide it. “99,999 credits per set—150,000 won’t even buy two.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh?” Group Leader Han said. “I can get it for you through the Patrol Bureau’s channel—only 69,999. But you must consume it on-site at the Bureau.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing’s eyes lit up. “Thank you, Group Leader. If it works, I’ll give you the full 150,000—extra 10,000 as service fee.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need.” Group Leader Han shook his head. “You’ve earned the merit. Once you pass the professional exam, you’ll be promoted to Patrol Officer—every Patrol Officer has this channel. It’s nothing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing he was serious, Lin Qing stopped pressing. “Then let me treat you to dinner.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine.” Group Leader Han didn’t refuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing smiled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, he’d secured a combat technique and two sets of High-Energy Sustained Release Liquid—double fortune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this, he could make up the deficit in his Four-Six Practice in just twenty-four days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Catch more criminals, more fugitives—wouldn’t that make him rich? “Group Leader.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing glanced at the camel nearby. “Jiang Chengwu is a fugitive hiding here under false identity—likely connected to the Blue Scarf Gang?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Group Leader Han nodded slightly. “The lampshade rupture was probably the camel’s doing. Have Forensics check the residue later.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Qin said, “Group Leader, I noticed the camel’s knuckles and neck injuries—he’s likely fought underground boxing too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Notify the Gongan Bureau,” Group Leader Han said. “The rest is their job.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing silently summoned the Entropy Reverser interface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Current Order Level: 0.5]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Order Level determined the stability and safety of his living environment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, this violent fugitive had targeted him, dropping his order level by 0.2.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, having eliminated him and removed the hidden threat near his home, his life had become far more stable and peaceful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Net gain: order level rose by 0.2.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still 0.5 short of Level 1.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not that hard…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing felt Level 1 wasn’t far off—perhaps soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he hadn’t expected to learn a legendary combat technique so quickly—now, which one should he choose?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1143,"2026-06-20T02:41:34.488Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","bb926e44f2e9dd7c3312d27c977428e91c1b8c64c23c635c54eb078463e104e2","lawful-tyrant-chapter-13","lawful-tyrant-chapter-11",442,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flawful-tyrant-cover.jpg"]