Chapter 44: Yuan Anping

Request for instruction?

Lin Qing's heart stirred involuntarily.

Could the Patrol Headquarters also have channels for high-end mechanical prosthetics? "You choose a combat technique to learn first; I will request instruction from superiors. Waiting for a reply will likely take some time," the hoarse voice said.

Lin Qing nodded slightly and immediately said, "I want to learn the combat technique 'Wei' this time."

"Clever."

The hoarse voice laughed. "Close your eyes."

A moment later, Lin Qing had learned the new combat technique—

The 'Wei' of the Free Body series.

Just as 'Min' is also called 'Agility', and 'Su' is also called 'Speed'.

This combat technique 'Wei' is also called 'Wei Ru'.

It pursues ultimate control over oneself, or rather... control over 'force'.

Once cultivated successfully, it not only grants extremely strong control over oneself but also, through the special application and abilities of the combat technique 'Wei', can transform one's own strength into invisible force, providing certain improvements to killing power, defense, and other aspects.

It is most suitable for his current situation.

While waiting, Lin Qing also began to try practicing the newly learned combat technique 'Wei'.

After waiting for about half an hour, the hoarse voice finally sounded again.

"The matter is settled, Lin Qing."

A hint of amusement permeated the hoarse voice. "I reported your situation to a high-ranking official in our Patrol Headquarters. She is quite appreciative of your actions and has taken it upon herself to modify your contract. You may take a look."

A new contract immediately projected onto the wall before him. Compared to the previous one, it simply added two new clauses.

'If Party B has any remaining High-Energy Slow-Release Fluids of the EPS series after cultivation, and the remaining quantity exceeds fifty units, they shall qualify for a customization slot for a mechanical prosthetic from the Dawn Group's 'Chu Hongjun Series'.'

'If the remaining quantity is less than fifty units, it will be recycled at the buyback price to customize the highest-specification prosthetic affordable with current funds; the prosthetic adapter is limited solely to Party B's designated person, 'Chen Yanan'.'

"Fifty units?"

Lin Qing was somewhat puzzled.

Why exactly fifty units?

"Lin Qing, this is actually a bet agreement."

The hoarse voice said, "If the High-Energy Slow-Release Fluids you have left exceed fifty units, the mechanical prosthetic configured for your cousin by Headquarters will be the Dawn Group's highest-tier mechanical prosthetic, a value even higher than your ten sets of High-Energy Slow-Release Fluids."

Lin Qing was somewhat surprised.

His cousin had already contacted classmates in the urban circle to inquire.

The price for the highest-tier mechanical prosthetic available for order from the Dawn Group was fifteen million.

These ten sets of EPS series High-Energy Slow-Release Fluids probably cost tens of millions at original price; what tier of mechanical prosthetic could possibly be worth tens of millions or more?

"The Chu Hongjun Series is named after the Dawn Group's founder, 'Chu Hongjun'."

The hoarse voice said, "The Dawn Group has invested in the Patrol Headquarters, so our Patrol Headquarters can purchase mechanical prosthetics at the most favorable prices to assist elites injured in the line of duty."

He continued, "Even if you have less than fifty units remaining, it is fine. After recycling, you can add funds and purchase the best possible mechanical prosthetics from the Dawn Group at the most favorable price; even limited series not sold to the public can be bought."

Lin Qing took a deep breath and said, "I understand. Thank this high-ranking official from Headquarters for me; if there is an opportunity in the future, there will certainly be a return."

The hoarse voice laughed: "This my lord only gave you a push because she appreciated you; she does not care whether you return the favor."

"Of course, if you truly undergo an unexpected massive transformation in the future, there might be an opportunity to serve under her, and then you would indeed have a chance to repay her."

The slightly hoarse voice sighed.

Lin Qing pondered thoughtfully.

It seems she is a major figure in the Patrol Headquarters.

He did not think much more and immediately said, "Then shall we sign the contract now?"

"Good."

Lin Qing immediately used the collector in this secret room to perform DNA, iris, and fingerprint identification to confirm the contract.

However, this secret room obviously had these devices installed long ago; it seems it was prepared for genius figures? "Done."

The hoarse voice said, "Tomorrow morning, Headquarters will transport the ten sets of EPS series High-Energy Slow-Release Fluids to you, escorted by a Headquarters courier and jointly supervised and protected by Yuan Anping, the Patrol Chief of Lin'an City."

He paused, then added, "At that time, you can also get to know Yuan Anping and have him teach you the original version of the Morning Sun cultivation method."

Lin Qing nodded.

It has been less than two months; who would have thought he would soon be coming into contact with a major figure in this city, that Patrol Chief Yuan Anping?...

The next morning.

Lin Qing received a call; the caller ID showed a six-digit number starting with 'Patrol'. He answered immediately.

"Hello?"

A deep voice sounded from the other end of the phone: "Mr. Lin, I am the courier from Patrol Headquarters. You have an item to sign for, located at the entrance of your residential community."

"Good, I am coming down now." After ending the call, Lin Qing immediately picked up his Patrol Bureau uniform jacket, put it on, and hurried downstairs.

Arriving at the community entrance, he indeed saw a dark, heavy medium-sized truck parked just outside the community gate.

Beside the truck stood a long-haired man in casual clothes, leaning against the truck bed, looking at his phone with a slightly bored expression.

Lin Qing walked over quickly and said, "Hello, I am Lin Qing. Are you the courier?"

The long-haired man raised his head, revealing a handsome face beneath the falling strands of hair.

He sized Lin Qing up, then a hint of a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth as he said, "The courier is in the truck. I am Yuan Anping."

"Chief Captain?"

Lin Qing could not help but be somewhat surprised.

This was his first time meeting the sole Patrol Chief of Lin'an City; he never expected her to be of such an image?

"Don't believe me?"

The long-haired man smiled, took out a work phone reserved for patrols, and then showed Lin Qing the electronic patrol badge, gesturing for him to verify it.

Lin Qing also scanned it with his work phone, and the screen immediately popped up the other party's patrol number, rank, and name.

The rank was indeed Patrol Captain, Yuan Anping.

"Believe me now?" Yuan Anping asked with a smile.

"Chief Captain."

Lin Qing immediately performed a salute according to the rules.

"I'm too lazy to even wear the uniform; no need to worry about any rules," Yuan Anping said casually. "Go get in the car. Don't keep them waiting too long. We'll talk after you're done."

Lin Qing nodded slightly and immediately walked toward the rear door of that pitch-black truck.

"Beep."

After the camera above the rear door captured him, the heavy alloy door immediately began to open slowly.

Inside the cabin, a lean man in uniform was standing, looking at Lin Qing, and said, "Come on up."

After Lin Qing jumped into the cabin, the rear door closed slowly again.

The cabin was empty; besides the seats on both sides, there was only the standing safe in the very interior, which was completely fixed to the cabin.

"The safe requires fingerprint and iris recognition; open it yourself."

The escort said, "You can open it once a day. The device inside the safe will automatically dispense a high-energy slow-release liquid from the EPS series for you. You must take it immediately under my sight and the cabin's surveillance, once a day. Confirm the time in advance."

"Okay." Lin Qing nodded.

After opening the safe according to the procedure, amidst the spreading cold air, the alloy layer inside the safe immediately began to crack slowly, and a silver-blue metal tube rose up, with a layer of fine water mist quickly condensing on its matte metal exterior.

Lin Qing picked up the metal tube, opened it, brought the pale golden liquid inside to his mouth, and drank it in one gulp.

"The effect takes about two hours to take hold."

The escort gave the instruction and then let Lin Qing get out of the car.

Immediately, the escort truck quickly drove onto the road and sped away.

"Lin Qing."

Yuan Anping walked over with a smile and said, "Shall we go to your place to chat?"

"Okay." Lin Qing nodded.

"I heard you are a combat technique genius, mastering a technique in just ten days."

Yuan Anping held a cup of plain water, casually looking around Lin Qing's home, and said at the same time, "My practice isn't necessarily better than yours, so I won't give you any pointers on combat techniques to avoid delaying you."

He took a sip of water, turned to look at Lin Qing, and asked, "How is your practice of the Version 77 method going?"

"It's okay."

Lin Qing naturally would not say that he had already completely mastered it.

"Okay?"

Yuan Anping laughed, "You are too modest. I can vaguely sense the mysterious energy in your body; it has fused very comprehensively with your physique. Obviously, you have already found the perfect practice state. It won't take long before you reach the limit of the Version 77 method."

Having finished speaking, he laughed like a child who had just exposed someone's secret, "Am I right?"

Lin Qing couldn't help but feel somewhat surprised.

Although Yuan Anping guessed only half right—in fact, he had not only found the perfect state but had already practiced it to the extreme—even just seeing half of it was enough to be astonishing.

"No wonder you are the Chief Captain; you can sense even this?" Lin Qing shook his head in pretense.

"Of course."

Yuan Anping smiled somewhat proudly.

Immediately, he asked again, "By the way, I'm a bit curious. For a genius like you, does the headquarters provide the legendary 'Super-Sensation Original Liquid'?"

(End of this chapter)