A minute later.
The middle-aged woman left with the teenager cursing and swearing.
"A crappy vocational college still needs a combat power of 10! Nuts!"
Looking at the fading backs of the middle-aged woman and the teenager, the long-haired man also muttered.
"You're nuts! Your whole family is nuts! 18 years old without a combat power of 10. He can't even hold a piece of meat, let alone become a gourmet!
"If there's a problem with the excavator, others would have carried it and ran away. Even if you abandon your excavator, you can't even run fast! Someone of your caliber still wishes to get this A-grade certificate? Dream on!"
"Pah! You're nothing at all!"
After a low cursing, the long-haired man leaned against the wall and went to sleep not long after.
…
The other side.
After He Mu entered the Red Mist Bar, he saw Uncle Li greeting several middle-aged people, so he found a corner and sat down.
He took out his phone and opened the Red Mist Alliance software.
Since he had completed 10 missions, the mission system in the software had been unlocked.
This also meant that he could now accept instant missions.
There were two main sources of instant missions. One came from the Special Operations Unit.
When an ordinary person called the police for help from the Special Operations Unit, and the Special Operations Unit was unable to arrive in a short time, a mission would be issued through this system.
At this point, Red Mist Alliance members closest to the location of the incident would receive a task alert at the same time.
The second came from within the Red Mist Alliance.
The missions came from Red Mist Alliance members who encountered difficulties during missions, or encountered unexpected events that couldn't be resolved.
Of course, issuing such help missions would consume city contribution value.
What if one had no city contribution value?
When it came to a life-or-death crisis, the Red Mist Alliance would deduct the city's contribution value even if it became negative, so members could slowly pay back later.
The only thing was that during this period, one could no longer enjoy the generous treatment of Red Mist Alliance members.
…
He Mu looked at his city contribution value and surprisingly, he had 30 points.
He remembered that the first nine missions had only accumulated a total of 15 points.
And last night, Luo Sheng promised to give him 10 city contribution points, so it should be 25 points. But now it was 30 points.
What does this mean?
It meant that the person who was killed by the glory bullet last night was a more terrible person than expected, which was why he was given more city contribution value.
Could he be a member of some mysterious evil organization?
He Mu pondered.
If that man belonged to some evil organization, He Mu actually didn't have to worry about being retaliated against.
Because within a city, the three major defensive systems were too strong. No matter what evil organization one belonged in, one wouldn't dare to venture out.
As for the members of the Red Mist Alliance being retaliated against for carrying out their mission?
That was simply brushing the scales of the Red Mist Alliance. It was easy to touch the sensitive nerves of all the Red Mist Fighters.
When the time came, the result was imaginable.
In the end, people and organizations with matters that they cared about weren't scary. What is really scary is people like me who don't.
After thinking through, He Mu smiled to himself.
…
Not long after, the few middle-aged people at the counter left the bar.
He Mu stood up and walked toward the counter.
When Uncle Li saw He Mu again, he said with a smile: "How was it? Did you see blood on the tenth mission last night?"
Before waiting for He Mu's answer, Uncle Li opened the computer to check something.
And almost instantly, he widened his eyes!
"30 city contribution value! Holy sh*t! Did you take down that gang by yourself? But even if you take them down alone, it wouldn't be worth so much city contribution value either!
"This matter is kept secret by the Special Operations Unit."
He Mu responded unpleasantly.
"Secret, secret, eight out of 10 things are their secrets!"
Uncle Li revealed an expression of disdain, but eventually didn't question it.
He Mu hesitated for a moment and asked: "Uncle Li, is there a channel to Lingzhou City recently?"
Uncle Li shook his head.
"There is, but they need Red Mist Fighters with a combat power of more than 100. There really aren't any… channels to bring you to Lingzhou."
Hearing these words, He Mu's eyes dimmed.
Seeing his expression, Uncle Li glanced around and lowered his voice: "He Mu, have you considered why the people above didn't qualify the matter of He Feng?"
He Mu was slightly stunned and didn't answer.
Uncle Li continued: "There are only two reasons.
"First, the people above also didn't figure out what happened, and are still investigating.
"Second…
"The truth behind this incident may cause an extremely bad impact, so the top chose to hide it. Say, no matter what reason it is, with your current status and strength, what can you change even if you go to Lingzhou? I think it's better for you to give up. If I were He Feng, I would want you to live well and not to risk your life.
…
Hearing Uncle Li's kind words of comfort, He Mu secretly clenched his fist.
After a long time, his fist loosened and his eyes gradually relaxed.
Lin Wei, an ordinary woman, went to Lingzhou for his big brother, so how could he do nothing as his younger brother?
Not to mention the slightest possibility, even if it was completely impossible to change anything, he would still do his best to investigate this matter.
Because when some feelings were given, they weren't weighed against the pros and cons.
And now, he also wouldn't weigh the pros and cons.
…
As if reading what was on He Mu's mind, Uncle Li didn't advise further, and his face was filled with admiration.
"Hey, kid, I like you. I will do my best to help you get to Lingzhou!"
He Mu froze at his words.
Earlier, Uncle Li only mentioned helping him to pay attention to opportunities. Paying attention and doing his best to help weren't the same concept.
At this thought, He Mu became solemn and said, "Uncle Li, no matter if it can be done or not, I will not forget your kindness."
"Heh, I don't expect you to repay the kindness. I simply like you.
"Say, you got so many city contribution values last night. You must have encountered some kind of danger, haven't you?
"You faced danger and you're still so determined and strong the next day. Honestly, it is after I learned this about you that I dare to try and help you.
"Otherwise, to help you go to Lingzhou would only harm you."
Uncle Li patted He Mu's shoulder and said with a smile.
He Mu was at a loss for words for a moment.
"Are you planning to do a lot of missions to quickly accumulate up to 100 city contribution value and head to Lingzhou City?
Uncle Li asked.
"Yes."
"Then I advise you to avoid this month and a half because during this period, Nancheng has many times more powerful people than usual. Even if you stay around the clock, you will not get your turn for an instant mission.
"Got it…"
He Mu thought carefully and agreed that it was the truth.
During the summer vacation, a large number of students and teachers returned to Nancheng. Even if there really was an instant mission, perhaps it would have already been completed by others by the time he rushed over.
But avoiding this one and a half months… Would waste too much time.
Uncle Li smiled and said: "There are many strong ones in Nancheng during this period. I've asked someone to see if there is anyone who returned from Lingzhou, and got them to ask if there is a way to bring you to Lingzhou.
"Of course, I can't guarantee success. If there still isn't a way for you during this one month and a half, you may really have to pass the missions to reach 100 city contribution value before leaving Nancheng."
"Thanks a lot, Uncle Li!"
He Mu was delighted and subconsciously expressed his gratitude.
If he could find a powerful person from Lingzhou, the possibility of him being able to go to Lingzhou in a short time would be greatly increased!
This made him more and more grateful in his heart.
After all, many acquaintances in this world weren't willing to help one, let alone strangers.
When one met such a person, one should especially cherish that person in one's heart.
Uncle Li, however, waved his hand impatiently.
"Don't thank me, I'm not used to seeing polite people like you! Make it seem like I'm some great man! What if I face a danger next time and choose not to escape, thinking that I'm a great man? When something bad happens to me, will you take up the responsibility?"
"Uh…"
He Mu was speechless.
Uncle Li continued: "Use this month and a half to improve your strength. Wait for my news and accept any mission you find. But don't deliberately wait for missions as that will be a waste of time. As the saying goes, don't try to run before you can walk.
"In short, you can only seize an opportunity when it comes to you and if you are strong enough."
"Okay!"
He Mu answered, and at that moment, his heart was filled with hope.