The sound of police sirens gradually faded into the night. Whether it was the fugitive Jiang Chengwu, the Blue Scarf Gang's leader Luo Tuo, or even the small-time hooligans below them, a large group of people had been taken away by police cars.
[Order Level increased by 0.1 Level]
As Lin Qing watched the police cars disappearing into the distance, the prompt that appeared in front of his eyes brought him joy, but also some confusion.
How come it only increased by 0.1 Level?
"Team leader."
Lin Qing pondered for a moment and then said, "The Blue Scarf Gang being involved with such serious offenders, harboring and aiding in their escape from justice, their crimes are not minor. They're bound to be dissolved, right?"
"Mhm, definitely," Team Leader Han nodded slightly. "Most of the Blue Scarf Gang have been taken by the police and can't hang around here anymore. They can only be disbanded."
"What about Luo Tuo?" Lin Qing asked.
"If his crimes are confirmed, he'll be the main culprit. He'll face a sentence for multiple offenses, at the very least a few years or even longer."
As he spoke, Team Leader Han looked at him and asked, "What's the matter?"
Lin Qing shook his head and said, "Nothing, I just think that Iron Stone Street can return to peace now."
But he was somewhat puzzled in his heart.
It was said that the founder of the Blue Scarf Gang, Luo Tuo, was genuinely skilled, having also mastered the 46 Version Practice Method and fought in Black Boxing. His strength probably wasn't much less than the fugitive Jiang Chengwu's.
Moreover, in terms of danger, how could a notorious gang leader not be more harmful than a concealed fugitive?
With the arrest of Jiang Chengwu, the Order Level had increased by 0.2 Level.
Yet after the arrest of the more threatening and dangerous Blue Scarf Gang, the Order Level only increased by 0.1 Level?
From what he understood about the Order Level, this was clearly abnormal.
Unless...
The increase of this 0.1 Level was only because the Blue Scarf Gang had been disbanded, but with Luo Tuo not being caught, the threat wouldn't disappear?
That was the only explanation for why the Order Level had only increased by 0.1 Level.
"I hope it's not as I guessed..."
Lin Qing's brow furrowed slightly.
He was not someone who had a strong sense of justice, and his enthusiasm had long been frozen by the cold apocalypse, leaving only a bottom line as a person, limited to not offending others unless they offended him first.
However, an increase in the Order Level was greatly beneficial to him, and he was also yearning for a stable and peaceful life.
So, he wouldn't refuse to work under the banner of justice.
Even if the methods were a bit extreme, he didn't care.
...
The next day.
Upon waking up early in the morning, Lin Qing received a WeChat message from Team Leader Han.
[The two sets of High Energy Release Liquid you requested have been delivered. They are in the Patrol Bureau's storeroom. Come to take them within twenty minutes after your Practice Method session ends.]
"That 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 ðŸ˜ðŸ˜]
Team Leader Han sent a little OK emoji.
Lin Qing couldn't help but inwardly remark, "Team Leader Han really is a good person, just like my cousin said..."
His reward money hadn't even arrived yet, and Team Leader Han had already advanced the money to purchase the High Energy Release Liquid for him.
Lin Qing set down his phone and also took note of this kindness.
After breakfast, he spent another two hours studying for an exam. When he estimated that enough time had passed, he began his first Practice Method session of the day.
Just like before, after one session, his body reached a 'satiated' state again.
Perhaps the rate of progress was different for each person, but usually, after one session, the body would reach a saturation state. This was because everyone absorbed different total amounts of Mysterious Energy during their Practice Method sessions.
There were rumors online that some talents could even reach the First Limit of the human body through the 46 Version Practice Method within ten days or half a month. This was the disparity in natural Talent.
After a shower, Lin Qing left his home and headed for the Inspection Bureau.
...
Xiao Shan District Patrol Bureau.
"Have you finished your Practice Method for today? Then come with me."
After seeing Lin Qing, Captain Han didn't say much and immediately took Lin Qing to the third-floor storeroom.
This storeroom, right next to the weapons room, coupled with the storeroom, was manned twenty-four hours a day by several armory officers, with double security and double locks.
"Old Han."
Behind the bulletproof glass window of the storeroom, a middle-aged bald man in uniform said with a grin, "Why did you think to buy High-Energy Release Liquid now? You are being quite generous."
"It's for my team member." Captain Han shook his head slightly and said, "He succeeded in the Practice Method, that's not against the rules, right?"
"Oh, Captain Chen's cousin, right? Then, it certainly isn't against the rules."
The bald middle-aged man glanced at Lin Qing and exclaimed: "You are indeed very generous. While a reward money of 150,000 isn't small, spending it on such luxury items, that's quite the expense."
Captain Han shook his head slightly and said, "In the future, he will come to you himself; after you register and verify his identity, you can give him the High-Energy Release Liquid."
Lin Qing also understood the reason for this hassle.
The price for this High-Energy Slow-Release Liquid was 89,999 yuan per set on the outside, yet it was only 69,999 yuan at the Inspection Bureau, clearly an internal benefit.
Identity verification and immediate consumption also aimed at preventing internal reselling.
The bald middle-aged man looked at Lin Qing and asked, "Did you complete the Practice Method today? The effect is best if consumed within half an hour after finishing the Practice Method."
"It hasn't been twenty minutes yet." Lin Qing nodded.
"Okay, go through the recognition system, and I'll fetch it for you."
After going through the procedures quickly, the bald middle-aged man took out a slender, silver metal tube from the storeroom with a sealed, smooth exterior that reflected a cold air and condensed water vapor, also sealed with a tamper-proof film.
"Consume it now."
The bald middle-aged man handed the cold silver tube to Lin Qing, instructing, "You don't need to tear the film; just press and rotate the top once, it's very clean; you can drink it straight, and it tastes quite good."
Lin Qing followed his instructions, and the film automatically split, revealing the semi-transparent, pale white liquid inside the metal tube.
Such a small tube of the medicine, at most a dozen milliliters, was actually worth seven thousand yuan.
Lin Qing didn't dare to waste it, tipping his head back and sucked the medicine dry in one breath, then turned it over to ensure nothing was left and then stopped.
"Not bad, very economical."
The bald middle-aged man said with a smile, "It will take about an hour for the effects to manifest. After one hour, start the Practice Method again; after one session, rest for an hour, and when half of the medicine's effect remains, you can practice once more."
Lin Qing nodded.
This expensive item's usage directions had also been researched by him online.
It would allow him to practice the Practice Method twice more each day.
Continuing this way, after twenty-four days, he would be able to repay the advanced Sunrise Training Method Fourth Sixth Edition.
By then, he should have learned the Combat Skill, perfectly using it to advance the Combat Skill.
Lin Qing and Captain Han left the storeroom, and as they were going downstairs, Captain Han suddenly said, "Right, your new uniform and epaulets have arrived; you might as well go and collect them."
"Okay."
Lin Qing nodded and then asked, "By the way, Captain, when can I learn Combat Skill and Seventh Edition Sunrise Training Method?"
Captain Han thought for a moment and said, "It takes some time to process the Third-class Merit; at least one or two weeks I guess. After the Merit comes through, you can learn Combat Skill. As for the Seventh Edition Practice Method..."
He paused, uncertain, "I am not quite sure about that. It mainly depends on the schedule of the instructor we find for you. You're not in a hurry, are you?"
"I'm not in a hurry," Lin Qing nodded. "Just asking."
After he finished pre-paying the Fourth Sixth Edition Practice Method, even if he mastered the Seventh Edition Practice Method, his strength increase couldn't compare to the boost from Combat Skill, which was entirely for battle.
He needed to maximize his strength as much as possible to enhance his self-protection capabilities, naturally opting to prioritize Combat Skill.
Once he mastered Combat Skill, it would make missions much safer.
The Seventh Edition Practice Method could wait until after he repaid Combat Skill or until he could prepay for two skills.
"Then you'll just have to wait."
Captain Han said, "Mainly because the instructor needs to perfectly master the Seventh Edition Practice Method and have signed a coaching agreement with the Patrol Department. There are only so many, it also needs to coincide with others' schedules."
Lin Qing nodded.
This was part of the price for a free service, but he wasn't in a hurry.
"Anyway, at the latest, it will be one month."
Captain Han said and then suddenly asked, "You already have Third-class Merit, can you pass the professional exam at the end of the month? If you can get through, you'll be able to be promoted to a third-level Patrol Officer by the end of the month."
"I should be able to," Lin Qing said with a smile.