Chapter 50

Yincheng.

With the departure of Haolian Chuan and his group, the Red Moon's infiltrators were eliminated, and Yincheng gradually settled down.

It seemed as if the battles of the past few days were just a dream.

The Red Moon did not send anyone else, and the Night Patrol withdrew completely. Yincheng was still the same Yincheng, but today's Yincheng had a new presence in the ancient courtyard—a warrior who had shaken the Silver Moon by slaying three Yang!

The Night Patrol took away the sword given to Li Hao by Yuan Shuo.

The other party publicly announced the news... As for how they announced it and whether it was truly public, Li Hao didn't know. He hadn't delved into that circle and had no knowledge of the information within it.

However, with his teacher keeping an eye on things, Li Hao wasn't afraid of the other party playing tricks.

As for the promised benefits, the Night Patrol hadn't delivered them yet, saying it would take time. Yuan Shuo told Li Hao to wait, that if the Night Patrol had promised, they would deliver, but it might take some time.

Now, with the exploration of the ruins imminent, the Night Patrol needed a lot of resources. At this moment, they were probably unwilling to invest too much in Li Hao. After the exploration of the ruins, whether successful or not, there would be some gains.

According to Yuan Shuo, at that time, Li Hao might have the opportunity to choose some treasures suitable for him.

Because of Yuan Shuo's advancement, the exploration of the ruins was delayed for a while. Everyone needed time to digest, including other superhuman organizations, which needed time to prepare. The original Yuan Shuo was insignificant, but now, if he were to participate, more resources would be required.

Major organizations would need to mobilize at least one or two Sun Radiance and even one Three Yang to counter Yuan Shuo. These powerful individuals couldn't be easily mobilized.

...

Time passed quickly, and it was already July 25th.

For the past week, Li Hao had been adapting to the various enhancements of his powers. During the day, he had nothing to do at work, and everyone was resting. In the evenings, he went to his teacher's house to listen to lectures, hearing stories that seemed fantastical.

Well, they were ancient records.

Over the years, Yuan Shuo had unearthed many ancient texts. He didn't give them to others or take them out of the ruins. Some were too inconvenient to preserve, so he read them, quickly memorized them, and then destroyed them.

From this, it was clear that Yuan Shuo wasn't exactly a good person.

Of course, this also showed that Yuan Shuo had an extraordinary memory. Li Hao's memory was also good, which was why Yuan Shuo had been willing to take him as a student. Clearly, a good memory was one of his important criteria.

After a few days, Li Hao felt his head was about to burst. Yuan Shuo said he had something to do and wanted to pass on all his accumulated knowledge to Li Hao. In just a few days, Li Hao had memorized dozens of books.

And this was just a tiny fraction of Yuan Shuo's knowledge.

Yuan Shuo only chose important ancient texts to pass on, leaving no written records or data. If Li Hao could memorize them, they were his. If he couldn't, Yuan Shuo wouldn't provide any additional means of recording.

...

The Night Patrol Office.

The Enforcement Team.

In recent days, no superhumans had appeared, and the Enforcement Team had become much quieter. Everyone was patrolling or solving cases as usual.

Liu Yan and the others had moved out of the basement and returned to their offices.

Li Hao clocked in as usual. He was now officially transferred to the Enforcement Team.

In the morning, as Li Hao entered the building, the female patrol officer in charge of receiving calls greeted him with a bright smile: "Li Hao, Captain Liu is looking for you. He wants you to see him as soon as you arrive!"

"Sure, thank you, Sister Wu!"

Li Hao was sweet-talking. After a few days at the Enforcement Team, he had become familiar with everyone, and they all liked him. They knew he came from the ancient courtyard in Yincheng and was a cultured person. He greeted everyone with a smile and sometimes even showed a shy smile, which made some of the female patrol officers in the Enforcement Team like him even more.

The Enforcement Team knew a bit about the Demon Hunting Squad.

However, everyone also knew that Li Hao had been inadvertently involved in it and was not a combat-oriented martial artist like the captain. Therefore, many people felt sympathetic about Li Hao joining the extremely dangerous Demon Hunting Squad.

The female patrol officer in charge of receiving calls felt very sympathetic towards Li Hao. Seeing him walk upstairs, she quickly added, "Li Hao, the Enforcement Team has suffered significant losses recently, and many positions are vacant. If you have nothing to do, you can talk to the captain about transferring to another squad... If that doesn't work, you can stay here with me to receive calls. It's quite relaxing!"

"Sure, I'll talk to the captain. Thank you, Sister Wu!"

Li Hao turned back and smiled again.

The female patrol officer, known as Sister Wu, responded with a sweet smile. She liked Li Hao, who was so obedient... a cute little man.

...

Li Hao walked up the stairs with a smile, heading towards Captain Liu's office.

In the past few days, everyone had been digesting the gains from the previous battle.

Why is the boss looking for me?

Could there be another mission?

With these thoughts, he went upstairs. Before entering the office, his eyes flickered, noticing something strange.

There was a light orb in the office!

A superhuman!

Judging by the size and brightness of the light orb, it was likely a Moon Shadow-level superhuman.

Which superhuman had come?

He knocked on the door, and Captain Liu's voice came from inside: "Come in!"

Li Hao pushed the door open and saw the situation inside, slightly surprised.

No outsiders!

Just familiar faces from the Demon Hunting Squad.

He looked at one person, somewhat surprised, Yun Yao!

Yes, Yun Yao had advanced.

She had become a superhuman!

The doctor in the team had actually advanced. In the past few days, the others hadn't made much progress, still stuck at their bottlenecks. Liu Yan, after breaking the hundred barrier, had almost given up on advancing to a superhuman.

The remaining three, Chen Jian and Wu Chao, had just recovered from their injuries and hadn't absorbed much mystic energy recently. Yun Yao's injuries were minor and had healed long ago.

In the past few days, she had absorbed a lot and unexpectedly advanced!

Seeing Li Hao look at Yun Yao as soon as he entered, Liu Yan, sitting with her legs crossed, looked displeased: "What are you looking at! Does her face have flowers on it?"

Since advancing to the hundred barrier, she was less cautious around Yun Yao now.

Li Hao felt a bit awkward and didn't respond, instead turning to Captain Liu and saluting: "Boss!"

"Good, you're here. Now everyone is here!"

Seeing Li Hao's previous gaze, Captain Liu smiled slightly: "It seems that although your strength isn't great, your sensing ability is quite good... You sensed something different?"

"Yes!"

Li Hao nodded and then looked at Yun Yao, saying, "Congratulations, Sister Yun!"

Yun Yao's face showed a faint smile, nodding slightly and softly saying, "Just a lucky advancement. I opened the superhuman lock and became a superhuman, but it's a pity..."

She sighed.

Captain Liu said calmly, "Advancing is already very good. Why be too demanding?"

Liu Yan, seeing Li Hao's confusion, explained with a chuckle: "Yun Yao advanced, but her healing ability, which she had before, suddenly disappeared. Instead, she matched with water-based abilities! She went from being a doctor to playing with water!"

Captain Liu defended Yun Yao: "Normal! Before becoming a superhuman, no one can be sure what abilities they will match. Besides, water-based abilities can also have healing effects. Water-based superhumans sometimes serve as healers in some superhuman organizations!"

While that was true, there were still differences.

Healers were more inclined towards light or wood-based abilities, and water-based abilities were less effective in healing compared to the former.

Yun Yao also showed a faint smile: "It's fine. Advancing is better than not advancing at all."

"Not advancing?"

Liu Yan sneered: "Do you really think a hundred-barrier martial artist is fake? If you're not convinced, you can try!"

"Enough!"

Captain Liu interrupted their argument. There were only two women in the squad, and they didn't get along well. Liu Yan had been more cautious before, but now that she had broken the hundred barrier, she was more confrontational.

He looked at Li Hao and smiled: "I called you here to share some good news!"

Then, Captain Liu looked somewhat excited: "There's news from Baiyue City. The Yincheng branch of the Night Patrol should be established! Minister Hao provided some assistance after returning, and the few Night Patrol members who came to Yincheng also contributed. Considering this, Baiyue City has agreed that the Yincheng branch can be established!"

Upon hearing this, the others showed signs of joy.

Li Hao was also pleased: "Boss, does this mean we'll get a raise?"

"..."

Captain Liu was speechless, looking at him. What kind of mind do you have?

Is this about a raise?

He said somewhat irritably: "Nonsense! As Night Patrol members, our salary will no longer be money but mystic energy! How valuable is one unit of mystic energy? Can a salary replace it?"

Li Hao was a bit embarrassed. I know, but I don't lack mystic energy; my teacher has a lot.

But money... I really lack it.

My teacher might have it, but I feel awkward asking for mystic energy, and even more awkward asking for money.

Mystic energy is more valuable than money, but it's for cultivation. As a student, Yuan Shuo is my teacher, so it's fine for him to support me.

But without money for food, housing, and a car... would I have to ask my teacher for that?

How embarrassing!

I'm 20 years old and can't even support myself.

Captain Liu didn't care about Li Hao's thoughts and continued with a good mood: "According to the configurations of other cities, if the Yincheng branch of the Night Patrol is established, it will generally require at least 10 people to complete the structure!"

"Among them, one branch chief, to be served by a city patrol officer. One to two deputy chiefs, to be served by senior patrol officers. One action team leader, to be served by a patrol officer."

"Because of the small number of people and a small framework, it's different from larger cities, so these are the configurations."

He looked at everyone: "According to the information I have, this time, Baiyue City did not send a branch chief. I should be directly promoted to branch chief!"

Upon hearing this, everyone was even more delighted!

Liu Yan couldn't help but exclaim: "Boss, why is the higher-ups being so generous this time?"

Captain Liu laughed: "For various reasons, but mainly... it's related to Yuan Shuo. That guy doesn't get along well with some of the Night Patrol's powerful individuals. With him here, many people are unwilling to come to Yincheng, possibly even being suppressed by him! Besides, Yincheng is too small, and it has offended the Red Moon, which might attack. Therefore, no Sun Radiance-level powerful individuals are willing to come."

As for those below the Sun Radiance level, they aren't foolish.

Captain Liu is a peak hundred-barrier martial artist. If you come here and end up being above him, how would you manage?

Would others listen to you?

Considering this, Baiyue City decided to establish the branch but chose Captain Liu as the chief.

Everyone was very happy!

Li Hao also smiled broadly: "If others don't want it, we'll take it! Boss, you'll be a city patrol officer!"

Patrol officer, patrol officer, and city patrol officer are the three levels of the Night Patrol Office.

Patrol officers are divided into third, second, and first class. Patrol officers are divided into junior and senior. City patrol officers are also divided into junior and senior.

Of course, the term "junior" is generally not used, but people privately use it. In reality, junior city patrol officers and junior patrol officers are considered the same. Senior city patrol officers and senior patrol officers are considered more prestigious.

Captain Liu also smiled and patted his hand: "I'm being forced into this, but it's a necessary step! The establishment of the Yincheng branch of the Night Patrol is not just a promotion. Everyone understands its significance."

"This time, I called everyone for two reasons: one is to share the joy, and the other is to discuss the deputy chief position. If there is one deputy chief, I can recommend one person. If there are two, one might be sent by Baiyue City, and the other I can recommend."

This was a common practice.

Upon hearing this, Liu Yan glanced at Yun Yao and immediately understood the boss's hesitation. She huffed: "If she wants it, give it to her. I don't care! After all, she's a superhuman, and I'm just a martial artist!"

Captain Liu was speechless. Who are you talking about?

Who isn't a martial artist?

Me too!

Yun Yao remained calm, showing no anger. Seeing Captain Liu's gaze, she said calmly: "I don't need it. If she wants it, recommend her. She's already the deputy squad leader and a patrol officer, which is enough."

Both indicated they didn't care.

Li Hao, who had been quiet, suddenly spoke up cautiously: "Can I say something?"

Everyone looked at him, somewhat puzzled.

What do you want to say?

Do you want it too?

Don't be silly!

Li Hao looked embarrassed and said cautiously: "I... I just have a small suggestion, really, a small suggestion! Deputy chiefs are generally patrol officers, and Sister Liu is already one."

"In the squad, there are now me, Brother Wu, Brother Chen, and Sister Yun, all first-class patrol officers."

He had been promoted a few days ago but hadn't reached the patrol officer level yet.

Li Hao continued: "Why don't we discuss it and have the boss recommend one of us as the deputy chief... officially, of course. Privately, Sister Liu can still be the deputy chief. This way, we can have one more patrol officer, with higher pay and better benefits. As for the other benefits of the deputy chief, they can all go to Sister Liu..."

"Maximize the benefits!"

Li Hao added: "Otherwise, even if Sister Liu gets the position, she'll still be a patrol officer, and it might be hard for her to advance to a senior patrol officer, which would be a waste!"

Captain Liu and the others were stunned!

Can the accounts be calculated like this?

They hadn't considered this point because, to them, the rank wasn't that important.

But Li Hao thought differently and continued: "I heard from Wang Ming that even within the Night Patrol, different ranks have different benefits. Strength is one aspect, but rank is another! Some old patrol officers, even if they aren't very strong, have seniority and now work in administrative positions with high ranks, giving them significant influence!"

"Since that's the case, we shouldn't take it lightly. In Yincheng, it might not matter... but..."

Li Hao looked excited: "But we are all progressing. When we all become superhumans and break the hundred barrier... if we are still part of the Night Patrol, the rank will be very important!"

"For example, this time, the boss was promoted to city patrol officer. If he were assigned to Baiyue City, he would have a good position. But if the boss were still a patrol officer, there would be many patrol officers in Baiyue City. How would they arrange the boss then?"

"The higher our status and influence, the more we can speak up. If Yincheng can't be defended, we can speak up and smoothly relocate the residents of Yincheng. So, boss, the rank is not only useful but very important! I don't believe that all the high-ranking officials in the Silver Moon Province are superhumans, all at the Sun Radiance or Three Yang level!"

Captain Liu fell into deep thought. After a moment, he took a deep breath and looked at Li Hao, saying seriously: "What you said is correct. From the perspective of Yincheng, it might not matter, but if we can't defend Yincheng and join Baiyue City... the rank is indeed very important!"

"Currently, the government is jointly managed by ordinary people and superhumans, not entirely based on strength. Some strong superhumans don't want to manage the city, so most of the work is still done by ordinary people."

He looked at everyone: "Li Hao's reminder is correct. Even if Liu Yan becomes the deputy chief, she can't advance easily. She has been a patrol officer for