From breaking the limits of the White Ape Fist to becoming a martial arts saint.

Chapter 144 Promotion Rewards

The hustle and bustle of the opening ceremony had subsided, but the atmosphere inside the government office remained joyous.

Inside the room, Li Jingxuan sat upright in the main seat, his prosperous face glowing with health. He personally picked up a purple clay teapot and poured hot tea for his trusted confidants, displaying impeccable manners.

"Gentlemen, my promotion to Grand Commander and command of the Golden Scale Guard is entirely due to the outstanding contributions of all my colleagues."

Li Jingxuan put down the teapot, took out several pre-prepared gold-threaded brocades from behind his desk, and handed them out one by one: "These are the latest appointments that have just been approved. Everyone, please take a look."

"With the establishment of this Security Prefecture, I have been promoted to Grand Commander, taking command of the Golden Scale Guard. This is all thanks to the outstanding contributions of my colleagues. These are your new appointments!"

Su Yu accepted the gold and silk scroll that was meant for him; it felt warm to the touch. Unfolding it, lines of large, gilded characters came into view: "Su Yu, Commandant of Jing'an, first to slay the strange creature, uncovering the secret of the Black Stone—Promoted to Commandant of Zhenwu, a ninth-rank official, bestowed with a set of blood-wolf patterned official robes, a Zhenwu bronze seal, a monthly salary of three hundred taels of silver, one thousand merit points, a fifty-year-old vermilion fruit, and ten bolts of cloud brocade—"

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"The Commandant of Zhenwu?"

A hint of joy flashed in Su Yu's eyes.

This is truly a case of rising tide lifts all boats; with the establishment of the Security Bureau, I directly got promoted and made a fortune.

With the rank of a ninth-grade official, he will have even greater power in the future!

There were also various rewards, especially that fifty-year-old Vermilion Fruit, which sounded like a precious medicine. At fifty years old, its market price was probably at least five hundred taels!

This wave can be described as a double win in terms of fame and fortune.

Su Yu glanced around and saw that the others were also smiling, clearly having received rewards.

"Commander Lin."

Li Jingxuan looked at Lin Wanzhu, who was sitting on his left, and said in a more serious tone: "This year, Blackstone City is in turmoil, beset by internal and external troubles. The Security Bureau has a heavy burden, and you will have to put in a lot of effort."

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Lin Wanzhu put down the gold and silk, and with a spirited gesture, clasped her hands in a fist salute: "Rest assured, Commander-in-Chief, I will certainly not fail in my mission!"

After leaving Li Jingxuan, Su Yu and Lin Wanzhu headed to the Hall of Merit together.

"Junior brother, remember to have the treasurer exchange your three hundred taels of monthly salary for the same amount of merit points and distribute it directly." Lin Wanzhu reminded him as they walked, "As the Security Bureau expands its power, the purchasing power of merit points will only increase. This is a benefit that only we have internally."

"Okay, senior sister." Su Yu nodded.

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"The Security Bureau will focus on two areas going forward: first, maintaining order in Blackrock City, and second, managing the Blackwater River."

"Is the Blackwater River going to reopen its waterways?" Su Yu's eyes lit up as he looked at his senior sister.

When Su Yu looked over, Lin Wanzhu's heart skipped a beat. She gently brushed a strand of hair behind her ear with her jade-like hand. "Yes, the strange things on the outside have been mostly cleared away. Small merchant ships have started to sail over the Black River Ferry, and even fishing boats have begun to enter the depths of the Black River."

it is good!

Su Yu couldn't help but cheer in his heart. The Blackwater River was a great treasure trove, but the opportunity to explore it had been cut off due to strange events.

Now he can finally set sail and explore again. With his swimming skills, he might be able to acquire many treasures and quickly improve his strength!

The two entered the Hall of Merit.

When Tian Mo saw Su Yu and Lin Wanzhu, his cloudy old eyes instantly narrowed into slits with a smile, and his attitude became much warmer.

"Commander Lin, Su Yu, these are your new official uniforms and waist badges."

Su Yu took the tray. The new official robe was still black, but the totem on the chest had changed from a black wolf to a more ferocious blood wolf, and the waist token had been replaced with a heavier black iron token.

"Old Tian, ​​please check my merits."

"Su Yu, you currently have 6100 merit points. Would you like to exchange them for something?"

This promotion earned me another thousand merit points, and combined with the points I received from the Blackwater Pool mission, even though I've been spending them, I'm accumulating more and more merit points.

However, I'm still far from 50,000 points, and I don't know when I'll be able to exchange for that Marrow Cleansing and Bone Strengthening Pill.

"Old Tian, ​​exchange these for three fifty-year-old wild ginseng roots, and three hundred catties of Red Essence Earth Dragon Pork!"

"Alright, that's nine hundred merit points in total. The reward of the Vermilion Fruit and Cloud Brocade you received will also be sent to your residence later."

Tian Mo noted it down.

C

Blackstone City, Long Street.

Stepping out of the solemn gates of the Prefectural Government, one is immediately greeted by the bustling atmosphere of the city.

"Senior sister, I'm going back now." Su Yu was about to take her leave.

"What's the rush?"

Lin Wanzhu suddenly stopped, as if finding the collar of her official robes too tight. She gently tugged at the hem, revealing a breathtaking sight—

The snow-white ravines flashed by in the sunlight.

She turned her head and gave Su Yu a reproachful look: "The weather is so nice today, how can you bear to let your senior sister go back alone? Come walk with me."

Looking at the nice weather and bustling streets, Su Yu nodded, "Then I'll take my senior sister home."

The two strolled side by side down the bustling street.

The man was handsome and tall, dressed in a black robe, exuding an imposing aura. The woman was spirited and charming, with a tall and proud figure. As this perfect couple walked down the street, passersby frequently turned their heads to look at them, making way for them, their eyes filled with envy and awe.

The two did not say much, only occasionally their shoulders brushed lightly, and that subtle touch rippled between them.

"Sugar Goddess! Freshly made sugar goddess!" A shout came as we walked to a street corner.

"Junior brother, what is that?" Lin Wanzhu's beautiful eyes lit up; she seemed to have never seen it before.

Su Yu followed her finger and saw a small stall with bundles of straw stuck in it.

"Those are sugar figurines. Let's go take a look."

The two arrived at the stall.

On the bundle of straw were various sugar paintings: a majestic horse-riding general, an adorable little tiger, and even a lifelike black stone city gate tower.

The stall owner was a short, middle-aged man. When he looked up and saw two officials in their robes standing in front of him, he was so startled that his hand trembled and he almost spilled the sugar syrup in his spoon.

"Oh dear! Greetings, gentlemen! May I ask what your orders are?" the stall owner said hastily.

"Don't panic," Su Yu waved her hand gently. "Let's buy two too."

Lin Wanzhu looked at the pot of golden syrup with great interest, eager to try: "Boss, can I mold all of these?"

Seeing that the woman, though dignified, spoke with a kind tone, the stall owner grew bolder and said with a fawning smile, "Yes, Your Excellency, I can sculpt anything! My specialty is sculpting portraits. The two of you are such a perfect match, like a golden couple descended from heaven, how about—"

"Shall I make a small portrait for each of you?"

Upon hearing the words "perfect match," a blush crept across Lin Wanzhu's cheeks, but she didn't object. Instead, a hint of shy joy flashed in her eyes as she softly said, "Then let's make two!"

"Alright! Please wait a moment!"

The stall owner scooped a lump of scalding hot, amber-colored syrup from the pot and danced with his hands like a butterfly flitting among flowers.

Knead, rub, pull, blow!

The lump of syrup came to life on his fingertips, quickly taking shape. Then, he meticulously trimmed the hem with scissors and used a bamboo skewer to create eyebrows and eyes.

In just a short while, two lifelike sugar figurines appeared before everyone's eyes.

A young general dressed in black armor, wielding a long sword, exuded a heroic air; it was none other than Su Yu.

The other was a charming woman dressed in green, with smiling eyes, who looked very much like Lin Wanzhu.

"Sir, that's it! Wishing you both a long and happy marriage and continuous advancement in your careers!" the stall owner said ingratiatingly, handing it over.

Lin Wanzhu took the pair of sugar figurines, and looking at the miniature version of Su Yu, she couldn't help but smile.

She turned to look at Su Yu, held up the sugar figurine in her hand, and shook it, smiling brightly: "Junior brother, look, doesn't this look like him?"

"It looks just like it! This craftsmanship is really good!"

Su Yu sincerely praised the craftsman, saying he was indeed quite skilled. He took some loose silver and paid the stall owner, considering the extra as a tip.

The stall owner immediately beamed with joy, praising the vendor repeatedly.

"Here you go." The senior sister handed Su Yu a sugar figurine in her likeness.

After taking it, Su Yu asked, somewhat puzzled, "Senior Sister, shouldn't you have given me a sugar figurine in my likeness?"

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"How can I eat myself? I won't eat myself, I want to eat you!" Lin Wanzhu laughed and stuck out her tongue, happily licking the sugar figurine in her hand.

Su Yu was somewhat taken aback. His senior sister had never acted like such a little girl before; it was quite a contrast.

Especially considering her voluptuous figure and status as a master of the Body Refinement Realm.

Seemingly sensing Su Yu's surprise, Lin Wanzhu was also a little embarrassed. She was already twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, yet she was acting like this in front of Su Yu.

However, she still felt a strange sweetness in her heart. She had been focused on practicing martial arts and had a high talent, which quickly put her peers behind her. She had never gone shopping with anyone like this before.

Su Yu held up the sugar figurine in his hand. In the winter sunlight, a strand of sugar dripped from the sugar figurine, making it even more beautiful and sparkling.

He gently licked it; it was sweet and delicious.

"Senior sister, these two sugar figurines don't seem to taste the same."

"Oh, really?"

"Yes, let's eat them alternately."

Before she could hesitate, Su Yu switched places with her and stuffed the half-eaten sugar figurine into his mouth.

Lin Wanzhu suddenly realized something, her face flushed slightly, and she stuck out her little tongue to gently lick the sugar figurine in her hand that was dripping with sugar threads.