Chapter 189 Reward

Zhang Yuanqing picked up a black jade stone, and a message popped up in his vision:

【Name: Dream-Entering Jade Talisman】

【Type: Consumable】

【Function: Dream Summoning】

【Introduction: A sub-item produced by the Nightmare Manufacturing Machine, it can open a dream channel connecting to the main body.】

【Note: One day, a certain indescribable existence accidentally read a comic called 'x Dream Manufacturing Machine,' and was inspired, so the Nightmare Manufacturing Machine appeared.】

An item in the dream realm. If I remember correctly, dreams seem to be an ability of the Illusionist profession. Is this Master Wuhen an Illusionist? Zhang Yuanqing put away the jade talisman and looked at Xie Lingxi beside him, saying:

"Let's go."

He also nodded to the glamorous woman at the elevator entrance:

"Sorry for the intrusion. We weren't here today, and we don't know about this hotel's existence."

The glamorous woman scoffed: "Quite sensible!"

She pressed the elevator's down button, taking Zhang Yuanqing and Xie Lingxi back to the first floor.

Once back in the car, with the Wuhen Hotel receding into the distance until it disappeared from sight, Xie Lingxi's tense body finally relaxed. She said:

"Yuanshi-gege, that Master Wuhen should be an Illusionist, and a very, very high level one."

She took out the black jade stone and said with emotion:

"I wonder if I should use it when I encounter danger in the future..."

Although that Master Wuhen didn't harm them, he was, after all, an evil profession, inspiring fear from the bottom of her heart.

"If it really comes to a life-or-death crisis, you should use it. Anyway, it won't be worse than death," Zhang Yuanqing said.

Xie Lingxi nodded, and said somewhat sadly:

"When I was little, I heard my elders say that evil professions are criminals with blood on their hands, deserving of a thousand cuts. But I never thought that some people who commit murder might be forced to, have reasons. They aren't born bad, and they also want to redeem themselves."

Zhang Yuanqing inexplicably thought of Ou Xiangrong. This Enchanting Demon had suffered cruel campus bullying when he was young, and couldn't find help. He was left with deep psychological shadows, his mindset twisted, and he ended up on a path of no return.

If someone had given him a hand back then, perhaps the world would have one less vicious evildoer.

Ou Xiangrong deserved to die, of course, because he had completely broken down and become brutal and bloodthirsty. But what about Father Killer, and evil-doers like Father Killer?

Zhang Yuanqing slowly said:

"Evil professions are humanity's own karmic fire. You can't change the environment, you can't change human nature. Thinking too much will only make you hate this world more and more."

Xie Lingxi looked disappointed. These words were realistic, but also powerless. She originally thought Yuanshi-gege would give her a pep talk. Pep talks are most effective at times like this, because they can soothe the gloom in her heart.

Zhang Yuanqing changed the subject: "The environment can't be changed, but we can change ourselves. After understanding evil professions more deeply, I believe you already know how to face these groups correctly. In the future, when you encounter evil professions like Father Killer, help them as much as possible."

Xie Lingxi revealed a sweet smile, then pretended to be a frail young woman, saying娇滴滴:

"Yuanshi-gege is so amazing. Even though you're not very old, you're very opinionated, unlike me, who only feels sorry for them."

Looking at the delicate and fragile girl, Zhang Yuanqing was about to speak when the speaker in his waist bag suddenly emitted a "buzzing" sound, followed by a low singing voice echoing in the car:

"Always looking like a weak, good-for-nothing coward... Always looking like a weak, good-for-nothing coward..."

A single sentence on repeat.

Xie Lingxi's face instantly stiffened.

"Oh, this is the item we found in the underground parking lot. It always makes noises for no reason," Zhang Yuanqing almost laughed.

Xie Lingxi: "..."

.........

The Xie family's car dropped him off at the entrance of the Kangyang District Security Department. Xie Lingxi popped her head out of the car and waved:

"Yuanshi-gege, I'll be in Songhai for the next few days. You have to come find me to play!"

"Okay!"

Zhang Yuanqing perfunctorily replied, waved his hand, and turned to enter the Security Department.

As soon as he approached the glass building, he heard bursts of cheers and laughter, noisy and lively, as if there was a party going on.

What's going on? Zhang Yuanqing entered the glass building with doubts. He saw that the office area was empty. The young ladies and young aunties were all gathered in the lounge area, surrounding Squad Leader, Guan Ya, and Wang Tai.

There were cakes, food, drinks... an incredibly rich spread. Everyone held wine glasses or ate food, chatting and laughing, the atmosphere was lively.

"Oh, our hero has arrived, everyone welcome!"

Li Dongze looked towards the door and led the applause.

Clap clap clap... enthusiastic applause resounded throughout the room, the clerical staff smiling warmly.

Zhang Yuanqing's heart stirred, and he tentatively asked: "The bonus and merit points are down?"

Guan Ya nodded with a smile.

"Oh my god, oh lord, did you hear my prayers? Yes, you must have," Zhang Yuanqing's face was full of smiles, beaming.

Li Dongze: "..."

He tightened his grip on his cane, finally released it, and chose to join the party.

After the party ended, Zhang Yuanqing, with a round belly, returned to the second floor, comfortably lying on his office chair, and asked:

"Squad Leader, how much is my bonus and merit points? Is there a list?"

Li Dongze looked at Guan Ya, who opened her pink notebook and placed it in front of Zhang Yuanqing.

Zhang Yuanqing hurriedly sat up straight and looked at the notebook screen:

【Clearing Sheling Tunnel: D-level merit, bonus of 50,000 (individual award).】

【Killing Ou Xiangrong: D-level merit, bonus of 300,000 (team award).】

【Clearing Jinshui Amusement Park: B-level merit, bonus of 500,000 (individual award)】

Sheling Tunnel is a Night Wanderer trial spirit realm, and its value is that the Five Elements Alliance obtained the Night Wanderer quota born from that tunnel in the future, as well as intelligence on the revival of the Mountain God Niangniang.

But because this information was used to repay a favor, the Five Elements Alliance did not actually sell it for a price and did not directly benefit, so it was given D-level merit.

Killing Ou Xiangrong was a team merit, with a 200,000 bonus. Zhang Yuanqing received 100,000, and the remaining 200,000 was split equally among the team, including the clerical staff.

Li Dongze was very happy, because the biggest beneficiary of the team merit, besides the meritorious person, was him, the Squad Leader.

The more team merits, the greater the opportunity for him, the Squad Leader, to be promoted.

That's why captains like Qing Teng and Bai Long were so jealous of him. The more talented people under him, the greater the captain's benefits. An outstanding subordinate can carry the captain to victory.

The B-level merit for clearing Jinshui Amusement Park was amazing. Theoretically, B-level merit is the limit that ordinary official Spirit Attendants can obtain. Even executive-level Spirit Attendants would covet B-level merit.

It can be said that as long as Zhang Yuanqing advances to level 3 Night Wanderer, he will definitely become a captain.

Many level 3 official Spirit Attendants are still mixing in the elite members, because they lack merit and cannot be promoted.

Three merits, the total bonus is 650,000. Oh my god, I've never seen so much money in my life... Zhang Yuanqing's heart was pounding wildly.

Guan Ya next to him patted him on the shoulder and smiled:

"You ate too much at the party today. You have to treat tomorrow night. I'm going to rip you off."

Zhang Yuanqing glanced at her:

"Woman, who are you talking to? How dare you use such a casual tone to talk to a rich man with a net worth of 650,000."

"You're getting cocky..." Guan Ya gritted her teeth.

Li Dongze watched this scene with a smile and said:

"The merit has been approved, and your authority has also been increased. You can view higher-level information. You can go to the database and browse it yourself later.

"Also, Fu Battalion Commander approved your suggestion to participate in the search for Black Impermanence this morning. You will be working with me and Guan Ya in the future."

Battalion Commander Fu agreed? Zhang Yuanqing was overjoyed.

Having a leader who appreciates you is indeed a pleasant thing. It means that most of your requests will be granted.

Watching Li Dongze return to the office, Zhang Yuanqing touched his round belly and suddenly thought, with his current authority, could he find information about Master Wuhen?

Thinking of it, he immediately opened the official database, logged in with the account and password of Yuanshi Tianzun, and entered in the search bar - Master Wuhen

Unlike the last time when no relevant information was found, this time a piece of information popped up:

"ID: Past Events Without a Trace, Dominator Realm Illusionist, C-level wanted criminal."

"Note: This person once severely injured an elder of the Crimson Fire Gang. He is not bloodthirsty and does not have strong hostility towards official organization personnel. If you encounter this person, do not provoke him. Just avoid him..."

Dominator Realm? Zhang Yuanqing's pupils suddenly shrank.

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ps: I will try to update another chapter tonight, but it may not be on time at 9:30.

After sleeping for a few hours, the negative symptoms have eased a lot. After reading everyone's comments today, I suddenly realized the cause of the headache, dizziness, and vomiting. It is most likely cervical spondylosis, because before that, my cervical spine hurt for a day, the kind of pain that made it difficult to sit or stand. There are still many talented people among the readers, otherwise I would not understand the cause of my illness until now.

I consulted a friend who is a doctor at noon today, and he suggested that I spend half an hour doing cervical spine exercises every day.

Speaking of which, my health has been seriously sub-healthy in recent years, with long-term sleep deprivation, irregular work and rest, cervical spine pain, gastrointestinal discomfort, etc. When I was writing *Demon's Diary*, the first half of *Night Watchman*, I worked during the day and stayed up late to code at night, sometimes only sleeping three or four hours a day. I was young at that time and could handle it, but now that I am older, the hidden dangers of that time have all exploded at once.

Everyone should exercise more, work out, and stay up less often. The older you get, the more you understand the importance of your body. (I'm a bit long-winded, but anyway, it's a public period, so it's free, haha.)