I slay evil in the Department of the Supernatural

The commendation ceremony was held in a very simple manner, in the small conference room of the Merit Office.

Jiang Bo, the captain of the Humanitarian Sequence 8 [Captain], personally attended the event and briefly summarized the hardships and achievements of the operation.

The assessment of merits was also announced very quickly.

In addition to Xu Lindong, Lu Qian, and Qi Yu, who sacrificed his life, who were awarded first-class merit, Tang Zhe and Wang Shuo were awarded second-class merit.

Xu Lindong's merit points increased by 4000 points in one go.

Amidst applause in the conference room, the burly, square-faced Captain Jiang Bo walked up to Xu Lindong, a smile playing on his lips.

"Xiao Xu, you are the first executive officer in our Jiangcheng branch in the past ten years to be promoted directly to level two right after being officially appointed. This is very rare."

He paused, his gaze turning serious:

"But with a higher rank comes greater responsibility and risk. As is customary, I must participate in the first cleaning task after becoming a full-fledged employee."

Considering you've just been through a fierce battle, you can rest for another week before being officially integrated into the mission sequence.

"Yes, thank you for the reminder, Captain Jiang!"

Xu Lindong nodded in agreement.

Through his spiritual senses, he could clearly perceive the powerful extraordinary aura emanating from the eighth-ranked captain in front of him.

As imposing as a mountain, its sheer presence alone creates an invisible sense of oppression, commanding respect and preventing anyone from taking it lightly.

Jiang Bo smiled and nodded: "The mission announcement will be issued soon, and it will most likely be the outer area of ​​the low-risk sinkhole, 'Jiangcheng Ancient Town Ancestral Hall and Ancient Residence'."

Remember, past achievements are just that—past. But your life is your own.

In a mission, self-preservation is the top priority.

"I see."

Xu Lindong looked solemn.

Lu Qian stepped closer and said, "This time you can also receive two Level 3 Extraordinary Potions."

This is a very precious and rare resource; it can significantly boost your energy and spirit.

She casually tucked her hair behind her ear and laughed, "Speaking of which, you haven't had your energy and spirit tested since you became a full-fledged employee. Why don't you let Captain Jiang test you today?"

Tang Zhe and Wang Shuo had just been promoted to level two and needed to be tested together.

Xu Lindong was taken aback.

The company does indeed have testing equipment, which functions similarly to the elliptical bronze mirror inside the Tower of Babel.

However, as a [Captain] of the Humanitarian Sequence 8, Jiang Bo is indeed able to use extraordinary means to directly and accurately detect [the virus].

He just didn't expect that such a small matter would require the captain to personally take action.

"Perhaps this is a special treatment given at the commendation ceremony."

Xu Lindong pondered for a moment, then smiled and nodded, "Alright! Thank you for your trouble, Captain Jiang."

Tang Zhe and Wang Shuo naturally had no objections.

Jiang Bo laughed loudly and said, "Alright, I'll come and see how your elite troops are doing."

He walked up to Xu Lindong, put his two right fingers together, and gestured in front of him.

A gentle yet powerful aura then surged forth.

It seemed to draw upon the invisible energy of those around them, which quietly gathered at their fingertips.

This is the basic ability of the Humanitarian Sequence [Captain]: Popularity Insight.

It can sense an individual's state of energy and spirit.

They could even vaguely discern the activity, stability, and weaknesses of its extraordinary power.

As Jiang Bo lightly touched Xu Lindong's brow with his fingertip, a wisp of energy was immediately drawn out from his body.

The next moment, a look of surprise flashed in Jiang Bo's eyes:

"Energy and spirit...close to 38?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the meeting room fell silent for a moment.

"His energy and spirit are almost as good as ours as the old folks."

Tang Zhe and Wang Shuo looked up almost simultaneously.

"Damn, Dong-ge, it seems you've really been putting in the effort to cultivate lately, haven't you? You've been drinking a lot of extraordinary potions, haven't you?"

Li Yunfan couldn't help but give a thumbs up, feeling envious and jealous of the cultivation speed, yet there was nothing he could do about it.

He is the same age as Xu Lindong, but his energy and spirit are more than ten points behind.

"very nice."

Jiang Bo withdrew his hand, looked at Xu Lindong, nodded, and smiled:

"Your foundation is very solid, and there are no signs of backlash from the extraordinary substances within you... It seems your foundation is indeed very strong."

He patted Xu Lindong on the shoulder:

"Keep it up. The more solid your foundation, the more stable your path will be in the future."

"Brother Xu is truly amazing."

"His spirit and vitality are approaching 38, plus the monthly quota of level four extraordinary potions that a level two executive officer can receive... I think it won't be long before he reaches the threshold for advancing to the ninth rank..."

"It's not that easy. The risk of failing to get promoted is terrible. But it's true, if we veterans don't work harder, we'll be left behind by the newcomers soon."

The gazes of his colleagues around him gradually shifted from surprise to admiration and understanding.

Clearly, Xu Lindong's merit in this battle was not entirely due to luck or his desperate efforts.

His mastery of extraordinary sequence abilities alone is no less than that of many senior executives, and may even surpass them.

Soon, Tang Zhe and Wang Shuo's energy levels were also measured, at 41 and 39 respectively.

These two elderly men, who had been with the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs for over two years, performed similarly to Xu Lindong. Their joy at their achievements was somewhat diminished, and they felt a little ashamed.

The commendation ceremony ended quickly.

Xu Lindong had just dealt with a group of colleagues who insisted on treating him to a meal at the "Dongxing Hotel," and was now considering whether he should continue to overdraft some of his salary to solve the problem.

Lu Qian, however, adopted a boss-like demeanor and spoke decisively:

"Alright, Xu Lindong just got a permanent position not long ago, and his salary hasn't even warmed up yet. This celebration dinner is on me."

She replied readily, "Three days later, on the weekend, at the Dongxing Hotel, it's on me."

"Wow, Captain Lu is so powerful and awesome!"

Amidst the cheers around him, Xu Lindong secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

The most expensive hotel in Jiangcheng, Dongxing Hotel, easily costs tens of thousands of yuan for a single meal.

His colleagues are all urban elites, some of whom come from very wealthy families and have high daily expenses.

However, he came from an ordinary family and was short of money. If he really wanted to treat people there, he would have to spend a lot of money.

...

After leaving the conference room, Xu Lindong went straight to the supplies department and collected two Level 3 Extraordinary Potions.

He glanced at the redemption list.

The message regarding the exchange of the Door God Postcard is worth up to 8,000 merit points.

His joy at having just received four thousand merits was immediately dampened.

"That's really expensive!"

Xu Lindong muttered to himself about the "poor ghost sequence".

Including the remaining 300, he only has 4,300 merit points in total, which is still far from his goal.

As for other things that can be exchanged, they are nothing more than high-level potions or renting some low-level equipment.

While it enhances current combat capabilities, it is not essential.

He decided not to use up his merits and instead save them up first.

He has the Tower of Babel for cultivation, so there's no rush to use potions.

The door god scrolls must be accumulated and acquired gradually, as they are the key to subsequent advancement in the ranks.

After registering his information at the supplies office, he turned and left the Department of the Supernatural.

The motorcycle I rented earlier was damaged in several key parts during yesterday's fierce battle and is still lying in the repair shop.

Fortunately, the losses were covered by the division; otherwise, we would have had to pay out of pocket.

Xu Lindong hailed a taxi at the entrance, gave them his address, and then leaned into the back seat to rest with his eyes closed.

The taxi driver glanced at Xu Lindong's youthful appearance in the rearview mirror, but didn't dare to look at him for long.

Those who are seasoned veterans know this inside and out.

People who can enter and exit these gray and white buildings near the riverbank all have very special identities.

Immediately turn down the music in the car and grip the steering wheel firmly.

...

Inside the Department of the Supernatural, Captain Jiang Bo and Lu Qian stood in front of the tall floor-to-ceiling window, watching Xu Lindong leave in a taxi.

Jiang Bo said in a low voice, "Qi Yu's pension and war merits have been approved with expedited processing. You should go to his house in person."

"clear."

Lu Qian nodded, then turned to look at Jiang Bo's rugged, square face, frowning as she asked, "Are Xiao Xu, Xiao Tang, and the other two... alright?"

"no."

Jiang Bo shook his head, his eyebrows furrowing. "I have personally checked their auras."

If there truly were a curse lurking within, it would be impossible for it to escape my senses.

"This is troublesome..."

Lu Qian turned her gaze to the undulating river view outside the window, a look of worry in her eyes. "According to the analysis of Team Leader Zhou of Yueshan City, the offspring of that evil object was conceived after it killed Qi Yu."

The artifact wouldn't simply disappear; it likely transformed into a curse, lurking within someone who participated in the battle.

She paused, then turned to look at Jiang Bo: "Captain Jiang, is it necessary to... release the mother device to a limited extent and use it to draw out the daughter device?"

The information on this evil entity has already been retrieved from the Commander's Office.

Once a sub-device kills a superhuman, it can continue to generate new sub-devices.

If we leave it unattended, what if…”

Jiang Bo's eyes flickered slightly. "Releasing the Mother Artifact is too risky. The Director must be personally overseeing it, otherwise those madmen in the shadows might take advantage of the situation."

But the director has already gone to the old house and ancestral hall...

He paused slightly, then turned to Lu Qian, his tone becoming more serious, "Perhaps... we can use this as a setup, and use this opportunity to lure those cowardly fellows out on their own."

"Oh?" Lu Qian looked eager to hear more.

Jiang Bo smiled and then said, "Let's not talk about that for now. Xu Lindong in your team is really good."

His eyes held a hint of approval:

"Not only is his energy and spirit solid, but what is even more remarkable is his comprehension of the extraordinary sequence."

"Regarding the plan at headquarters... we can put him on the watch list for now."

"That's what I thought before too."

Lu Qian raised her fair cheeks slightly and smiled: "He is my junior, and his performance is indeed outstanding."

"Does Captain Jiang want to see how he performs in the sinkhole area next?"

"right."

Jiang Bo nodded. "In the past few years, the Jiangcheng East Branch hasn't produced any decent newcomers. Every blade needs to be sharpened. Let's observe first."

He paused, glanced at Lu Qian, and changed his tone: "But you... it's been seven years since you graduated, right? It's time to think about your personal life."

Your sister asked me to urge you last time. I think these new people in the company are all quite outstanding, so how about... we get to know them first?

Lu Qian's face darkened: "My sister's concern for you isn't enough, she has to interfere in my affairs too?"

"Captain Jiang, let's not talk about personal matters at work. How about I introduce a few more young men to my sister?"

This time, it was Jiang Bo's turn to turn pale.

This girl is stubborn and won't listen to reason; she deserves to be single.

He meant well, seeing that Lu Qian seemed to care a lot about this junior, and that Xu Lindong was indeed quite outstanding.

It seems that we all need to keep practicing!