[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-lawful-tyrant":3,"chapter-lawful-tyrant-lawful-tyrant-chapter-14":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},2284898,4469,"Chapter 14: Combat Technique Selection","lawful-tyrant-chapter-14",14,"\u003Cp>Days gradually grew peaceful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing’s life settled into a rhythm: after his first cultivation session each morning, he went to the branch’s storage to take the high-energy sustained-release fluid, exactly three sessions per day, then patrolled at night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his spare time, he flipped through professional patrol manuals, preparing for the month-end exam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already taken a long leave from school; with the patrol bureau’s stamp, the school approved it without question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, during these nights’ patrols, he never encountered another stroke of luck like the first one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A week passed quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Your third-class merit and bonus have been approved. Come to the bureau before 2 p.m. The director will give you a public commendation.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Finally came through.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the WeChat message from Team Leader Han, Lin Qing exhaled in relief. “Today, I’ll learn the combat technique.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it was certain, he still felt uneasy until it was in his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>2 p.m.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Director.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Lin Qing’s second time meeting Director Kou Guoyong of the Xiaoshan Branch; the first had been at Acting Team Leader Xiao Pei’s swearing-in ceremony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kou Guoyong was nearly fifty, once a patrol team leader twenty years ago, but now considerably heavier, embodying the stereotype of a leader—always wearing a warm, amiable smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chen’s cousin? Good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kou Guoyong smiled gently and personally handed Lin Qing the medal and certificate, while reporters and photographers captured the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others in Group Two also received commendation certificates, adding another line to their records.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, these were all surface gestures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The actual material rewards were minimal: individual commendation awarded two thousand yuan, third-class merit five thousand—decent enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing didn’t care much; what he truly valued was the combat technique behind the third-class merit, and the 150,000-yuan bounty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the entire process—signatures, stamps—the 150,000-yuan bounty finally landed in his account.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His balance reached an unprecedented six digits, but before the money had even warmed his account, Lin Qing immediately transferred 140,000 to Team Leader Han.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Team Leader Han sent him back two yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s this, Team Leader?” Lin Qing was confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“69,999 for Group One, 139,998 for Group Two—you gave me two too many,” Han said seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing: “...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the public commendation ended, Team Leader Han went upstairs to speak with the director; Lin Qing and the other team members waited in Group Two’s office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thanks to you, I got two thousand and a certificate for free.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Qin smiled. “I saw how happy Team Leader looked when he got the money.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I thought Team Leader didn’t care about money,” Lin Qing said, surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How could he not?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Qin said, “He has a family to support, and his daughter’s studying at a university in the Metropolis Circle. Even if she has no expenses now, once she gets a Metropolis residency permit, rent will be huge—even with housing subsidies.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Studying in the Metropolis Circle?” Lin Qing was startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly,” Qin Qin said, envious. “Her future is far brighter than patrol work.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing suddenly asked, “When the director praised me verbally, he only mentioned Jiang Chengwu, the fugitive. What about the Blue Scarves Gang that harbored him?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Qin glanced around, leaned in, and whispered, “I’ll tell you secretly—their leader, Camel, hasn’t been convicted yet. He’s only suspected; the police haven’t found any concrete evidence.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No concrete evidence? How?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing frowned. “There should be surveillance in the bar. The light fixture explosion was definitely tampered with—there must’ve been a remote device. Camel and the fugitive must’ve communicated. Can’t they find any proof?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They found nothing. It’s like everything was erased.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Qin shook her head. “The police are pushing hard, but if they don’t get evidence before the thirty-day detention period ends, they’ll have to release him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remembered the mere 0.1-level rise in Order Rank, and began to understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Blue Scarves Gang was disbanded, but its founder, Camel, remained free—the source of chaos and threat still existed, so Order Rank had risen only 0.1.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is someone protecting Camel?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing speculated silently. “Surveillance, traces—all wiped clean. Even the police can’t find anything...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How long would it take for Order Rank to reach Level 1?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Team Leader Han finished speaking with the director, he didn’t elaborate to the team members, but took Lin Qing upstairs to apply for combat technique training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We can learn combat techniques right here at the branch?” Lin Qing asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Team Leader Han said, “The key is applying for access rights. Once approved, the General Bureau will transmit all the technique materials to you. You’ll study in a sealed room, and someone will guide you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sealed room?” Lin Qing understood. This wasn’t ancient times—learning techniques didn’t require seeking out secret scrolls in hidden places.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Information stored in books could be transmitted just as well via digital imagery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the second floor, Han led him down a long corridor, through a mesh gate, and to an elevator door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go down,” Han said. “Someone will guide you when you arrive.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing nodded, stepped to the elevator, and pressed the single downward button. Nearby, two black surveillance cameras rotated slightly, their lenses locking onto him—verifying his identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, a slightly hoarse voice suddenly spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Look up. Iris scan in progress.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing lifted his head. Above, a silver camera extended, silently meeting his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elevator doors opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing stepped inside. There were no controls inside the elevator—but clearly, someone was controlling its descent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the elevator stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The doors opened to reveal a corridor entirely made of glass and silver metal, far more futuristic than the outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hoarse voice spoke again: “Walk to the sealed room at the end.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing immediately walked toward the corridor’s end. Soon, the wall ahead slowly split open, revealing a dim sealed room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he entered, the wall behind him closed, sealing him in completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In darkness, beams of light suddenly flared, projecting onto one wall as lines of text.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Name: Lin Qing\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gender: Male ID Number: 330109210210303612 Patrol ID: 3301758 Rank: Level One Patrol Officer Merit: Three third-class merits...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The projection was unmistakably Lin Qing’s personal information, including his photo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Level One Patrol Officer Lin Qing, I must warn you in advance: during your study period, you must not damage anything in the sealed room. When time expires, you must leave.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hoarse voice spoke again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood,” Lin Qing nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hoarse voice echoed in the room: “You have three records of third-class merit. You may choose any one combat technique to attempt learning.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, lines of text appeared on all four walls around Lin Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Beast Series】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Based on various beast forms, this technique allows you to internalize their shapes. The more beast forms you integrate, the stronger the technique becomes. Each beast visualization represents one technique. You currently possess six beast visualization diagrams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Note: The Beast Series has immense potential, but each individual technique is weak. After mastering all six beast forms, you must train at Chaoyang Martial Hall to learn subsequent forms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Zizai Body Series】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Divided into six techniques: 【Speed】, 【Agility】, 【Strength】, 【Precision】, 【Rigidity】, 【Flexibility】. Each excels in its own area, but when combined, they become nearly perfect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Note: The Zizai Body technique is the foundation of one of Chaoyang Martial Hall’s top three combat techniques. Extremely difficult. Entry success rate: only 4.1%. Requires exceptional insight and control. If your insight is sufficient and your control precise, progress will be rapid. Otherwise, you may not even enter. Consider carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Shenbian Series】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Divided into six techniques: 【Eye】, 【Ear】, 【Nose】, 【Tongue】, 【Body】, 【Mind】. Focuses on perception...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Five Elements Series】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Divided into...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Twenty-three combat techniques?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The descriptions of the four series floated before Lin Qing’s eyes, each with detailed sub-entries beneath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately focused intently on each technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let me remind you,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the hoarse voice said, “once you choose a series and enter it, you should stick to that series. Avoid learning techniques from other series.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing pondered. “Because these are all split-off parts? The four series were originally four complete techniques?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You guessed correctly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hoarse voice said, “They were broken down into simplified fragments to lower the learning barrier. The true, complete versions—even for inner-disciple students of Chaoyang Martial Hall—require immense effort to master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing thought a moment. “Is there any unsplit, complete technique here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He only needed to enter one to use the Entropy Reverser’s advance. But if he could learn the complete version, that would be ideal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...No.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hoarse voice paused, then said, “Even the split versions are extremely difficult for you. Complete versions? The multi-layered spiritual visualizations required would be beyond your capacity—you couldn’t even enter, let alone endure the spiritual strain.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Have you learned that first-class merit yet?” Lin Qing asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hoarse voice said: “Even if you earn first-class merit, you may still only learn these four series of combat techniques, at most allowed to review three other special cultivation methods.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Special cultivation methods?” Lin Qing was somewhat curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ask me when you earn first-class merit,” the hoarse voice urged. “Hurry and choose, kid.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing turned slowly, carefully studying the twenty-three combat techniques on the four walls, lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which one should he choose?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1546,"2026-06-20T02:41:34.488Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","457f8226847bf478aff76e7feb7b8df69a9f6736ea75b4f495becb5c7b3e1675","lawful-tyrant-chapter-15","lawful-tyrant-chapter-13",442,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flawful-tyrant-cover.jpg"]