Chapter 13: High-Energy Sustained-Release Liquid

The wail of sirens gradually faded into the night; whether it was the fugitive Jiang Chengwu, the Blue Scarf Gang leader Luotuo, or even the small-time thugs below, a large crowd was taken away by police cars.

【Order Level increased by 0.1】

The notification that appeared before Lin Qing's eyes as he watched the police cars depart left him feeling both delighted and puzzled.

Why did it only increase by 0.1? "Team Leader."

Lin Qing pondered for a moment and spoke: "The Blue Scarf Gang is involved with such a serious criminal, covering up and harboring him, and even helping the fugitive escape justice; this crime is not light, so they are surely destined to be disbanded, right?"

"Mm, definitely." Team Leader Han nodded slightly. "Most of the Blue Scarf Gang have been taken away by the police and can no longer operate here, so they can only disband."

"What about Luotuo?" Lin Qing asked.

"If the charges are confirmed, he is the principal offender; with multiple crimes combined, he will be sentenced to at least a few years or even longer."

While speaking, Team Leader Han glanced at him and asked: "What's wrong?"

Lin Qing shook his head and said: "Nothing, I just feel feel that Tieshi Street can return to peace now."

But he felt some confusion in his heart.

It is said that the founder of the Blue Scarf Gang, Luotuo, also possessed real skill, having mastered the 46th Edition Method as well, and fought in underground boxing matches; his strength was probably no worse than that of the fugitive Jiang Chengwu.

Moreover, in terms of harm, how could a flamboyant leader of a black power gang not be more harmful than a fugitive hiding in the shadows?

When Jiang Chengwu was captured, the Order Level increased by 0.2.

Yet after the Blue Scarf Gang, which posed a greater threat and harm, was collectively captured, the Order Level only rose by 0.1? Based on his understanding of the Order Level, this was clearly abnormal.

Unless...

This 0.1 increase was only because the Blue Scarf Gang disbanded, but the source, Luotuo, would not be captured, so the threat would not disappear?

Only this could explain why the Order Level rose by only 0.1.

"I hope it's not as I suspect..."

Lin Qing frowned slightly.

He had no sense of justice; his warm heart had long been frozen by the cold apocalypse, leaving only the bottom line of being human, limited to "if others do not offend me, I will not offend them."

However, the rise in the Order Level was of great benefit to him, and he also longed for a stable and peaceful life.

For this reason, acting under the banner of justice, he naturally would not refuse.

Even if the means were somewhat extreme, he did not care.

The next day.

Early in the morning upon waking, Lin Qing received a WeChat message from Team Leader Han.

【The two sets of High-Energy Sustained-Release Liquid you requested have been delivered; they are in the branch bureau's warehouse. Come to take them within twenty minutes after finishing your method practice.】

"So efficient?"

Lin Qing was surprised and immediately replied with a message.

【Thank you, Team Leader. I will transfer the money to you as soon as it arrives (Crying) (Crying)】

Team Leader Han sent a small OK emoji.

Lin Qing couldn't help but sigh inwardly: "Team Leader Han is indeed just as my cousin sister said; he is truly a good person..."

His bounty money hadn't even arrived yet, but Team Leader Han had already advanced the money himself to buy the High-Energy Sustained-Release Liquid for him.

Lin Qing put down his phone and also made a mental note of this matter.

After finishing breakfast, he studied his exam books for another two hours; calculating that the time was about right, he finally began his first method practice of the day.

As before, after practicing once, his body was once again 'full'.

Perhaps the degree of progress differs for everyone, but basically, after practicing once, the body reaches a saturated state; this is because the total amount of mysterious energy absorbed during method practice differs for each person.

Online rumors claim there are some geniuses who even reach the first human limit via the 46th Edition Method in just ten days or half a month; this is a gap in talent.

After showering, Lin Qing went out and headed toward the Patrol Bureau.

Xiaoshan District Patrol Branch Bureau.

"Your method practice for today is finished? Then come with me."

Upon seeing Lin Qing, Team Leader Han didn't say much and immediately took Lin Qing to the warehouse on the third floor.

Next to this warehouse was the firearms room; both were under twenty-four-hour guard by several gun keepers, with a dual-person, dual-lock system. "Old Han."

From behind the bulletproof glass window of the warehouse duty room, a bald middle-aged man in uniform said cheerfully: "What made you think of buying High-Energy Sustained-Release Liquid? So generous?"

"Bought it for my team member." Team Leader Han shook his head slightly and said: "He succeeded in his method practice; that doesn't count as a violation, right?"

"Oh, Captain Chen's cousin, then that indeed isn't a violation."

The bald middle-aged man glanced at Lin Qing and sighed: "He is quite generous too; although the 150,000 bounty isn't small, buying such a luxury item means it won't last long."

Team Leader Han shook his head slightly and said: "In the future, he will come to find you himself; after you register and verify, just give him the High-Energy Sustained-Release Liquid."

Lin Qing also understood the reason for such trouble.

Outside, the discounted price for this High-Energy Sustained-Release Liquid was 89,999 yuan per set, while the Patrol Bureau's price was only 69,999 yuan; obviously, this was an internal welfare price.

Registering and verifying identity, then consuming it on the spot, was also to prevent internal resale.

The bald middle-aged man looked at Lin Qing and asked: "Did you finish your method practice today? Consuming it within half an hour after finishing the practice yields the best effect."

"Not yet twenty minutes." Lin Qing nodded.

"Alright, go through the identification system, and I'll get it for you."

After quickly completing the process, the bald middle-aged man took out a slender silver metal tube from the warehouse; its sealed, smooth surface radiated cold air and condensation mist, and it was covered with a tamper-evident film.

"Consume it now."

The bald middle-aged man handed the cold silver metal tube to Lin Qing and instructed: "No need to tear the film; just press and rotate it once; it's very clean, you can suck it all directly, and the taste is not bad."

After Lin Qing operated it as instructed, the film instantly cracked open automatically, revealing the translucent pale white liquid inside the metal tube.

Such a small vial of potion, at most just over ten milliliters, is actually worth as much as seven thousand yuan.

Lin Qing dared not waste it; he tilted his head and sucked the potion dry in one go, then shook the vial to confirm nothing remained before stopping.

"Not bad, very economical."

The balding middle-aged man said with a smile: "The effects will take about an hour to kick in. Start practicing the technique an hour from now; after one session, rest for another hour. Once the remaining half of the potion's effect takes hold, you can practice once more."

Lin Qing nodded.

For something this expensive, he had already checked the usage instructions online.

It would allow him to practice the technique two extra times each day.

At this rate, in twenty-four days he could complete the advance payment for the Version 46 Morning Sun Technique.

By then, he should have already learned the Combat Technique, which he could use to advance the payment for the Combat Technique.

As Lin Qing and Team Leader Han left the warehouse and went downstairs, Team Leader Han suddenly said, "By the way, your new uniform and shoulder insignia have arrived; you might as well go pick them up."

"Okay."

Lin Qing nodded, then asked, "By the way, Team Leader, when can I start learning the Combat Technique and the Version 77 Morning Sun Technique?"

Team Leader Han thought for a moment and said, "The review process for the Third-Class Merit takes some time; at least a week or two. Once the merit is approved, you can go learn the Combat Technique. As for the Version 77 Technique..."

He paused, speaking uncertainly, "I'm not sure about that. It mainly depends on the schedule of the instructor we find for you. You shouldn't be in a rush, right?"

"I'm not in a rush," Lin Qing nodded. "Just asking."

In the future, after he completed the advance payment for the Version 46 Technique, even if he learned the Version 77 Technique, he would still prioritize advancing the Combat Technique.

According to his cousin, even mastering the Version 77 Technique wouldn't boost his strength as much as the Combat Technique, since the Combat Technique is designed entirely for combat.

He needed to raise his strength as much as possible to enhance his self-defense capabilities, so naturally he had to prioritize the Combat Technique.

Once the Combat Technique was mastered, he would be much safer when carrying out missions.

The Version 77 Technique could wait until he completed the Combat Technique, or until he could advance payment for two skills.

"Then you'll just have to wait."

Team Leader Han said, "The main issue is that the instructor must be someone who has perfectly mastered the Version 77 Technique. Among those who have signed coaching agreements with the Patrol Bureau, there are only so many, and their schedules must also be coordinated with others."

Lin Qing nodded.

That was the price of getting it for free, but he wasn't in a rush anyway.

"Anyway, at the latest, it'll be within a month."

As Team Leader Han spoke, he suddenly asked, "You already have a Third-Class Merit. Can you pass the professional exam at the end of the month? If you can, you'll be promoted to Third-Class Patrol Officer by the end of the month."

"I should be able to," Lin Qing smiled.

(End of this chapter)