I slay evil in the Department of the Supernatural

Chapter 91: Promotion to Level 090 Executive Officer, Preparing for War (Thirteenth Update, Please Subscribe)

Time flies, and the next day is just around the corner.

The past night has been anything but peaceful.

Xu Lindong's extraordinary phone vibrated intermittently, with intelligence reports from outside the city popping up one after another.

First, the seal of the sinkhole in the ancestral hall of the ancient town was broken from the inside.

Then came news that the seal around the sinkhole was also at risk of collapsing.

Then the conscription order came.

The city urgently mobilized all the Sequence 9s from various idle positions, as well as some capable Sequence 9 superhumans from high-end companies, to go out and provide support.

One can imagine how dire the situation was outside the city.

Notifications about preparing for battle have been popping up one after another on the Superb phone.

All members of the Divine Bureau's headquarters and branches, except for those in logistics and special positions, are on standby, ready to be mobilized at any time.

All Xu Lindong can do now is keep a close eye on his phone messages while frantically studying the information on becoming a gatekeeper and the method of playing a corpse driver.

In the latter half of the night, seeing that the extraordinary phone had quieted down, he drank the last vial of level three extraordinary potion, and then his consciousness sank into the Tower of Babel to cultivate.

Back when he attended a social gathering at the Tiandi Hotel, his energy level had already reached 89.7.

After several intense battles, the remaining medicinal effects in his body seemed to have been worn away.

Furthermore, having digested the charcoal from the Kitchen God and gained a deeper understanding of "bringing blessings," his spirit and energy experienced a certain resonance amplification when he was influenced by the Kitchen God.

Therefore, even after the "blessing" state subsided, his energy and spirit remained stable at 94.3.

With the last dose of medicine taken, and the entire night of arduous training concluded, his energy and spirit soared to 98.8.

At this rate, once the remaining medicinal effects are digested, he should be able to break through to the threshold of 100 essence, energy, and spirit within the next two days.

However, looking at the increasingly intense battle reports from outside the city on his phone, Xu Lindong also felt somewhat uncertain.

It's unclear whether I can advance to the next level before heading outside the city to deal with the situation.

So far, the headquarters of the Department of the Supernatural has only recruited nearly a hundred Sequence Nines to handle the emergency outside the city.

It is said to be to cleanse the wandering souls that escaped from the sinkhole.

These nearly one hundred people represent almost half of Jiangcheng's core combat force that it can currently mobilize.

Many of them are unofficial, non-staff members.

It's important to understand that although Jiangcheng boasts nearly ten thousand sequence-transcendent individuals, the vast majority are stuck at Sequence 10.

Out of a thousand people who cultivate essence, energy, and spirit, probably only one can successfully break through to sequence ten.

The vast majority of the remaining people either became sheriffs to maintain order, were assigned to special temples, scenic spots, remote rural areas to engage in auxiliary governance work, or entered government agencies such as the Royal Household Bureau to obtain a stable position.

Only a few out of a hundred sequences of ten might produce a sequence of nine.

From one in a thousand to a few in a hundred, it all comes down to talent, mentality, and resources.

The higher you go, the harder it gets; those in the middle and high ranks are always a minority.

Therefore, the mobilization of nearly a hundred Sequence Nine personnel is a rare major move in recent years.

The last time this scale was recorded was six years ago when the Xunhe Tiankeng (a sinkhole) erupted.

"The captain also went out of the city last night—once the wandering souls are dealt with, he should probably send out the main force of Sequence 10 to wipe out the zombies."

As Xu Lindong scrolled through the messages on his phone, he gradually felt more at ease.

The large-scale actions taken by Jiangcheng indicate that although the situation appears severe, it is actually still under control.

After all, the situation hasn't escalated to a serious level as long as the sequence superhumans guarding other sinkholes or in logistical positions haven't been touched.

He still has time to prepare.

"If an executive reports to the reporting department that he is preparing for a promotion, he can be granted three days of leave to achieve that promotion, provided the conditions are met."

"I can apply once!"

He casually opened the message Lu Qian had sent before leaving the city.

"Ah Dong, you can go to the department tomorrow to report and collect your merits, achievements, and benefits for your promotion to Executive Officer."

"Remember to go early, there's a surprise!"

"Let's go now and order all the props and costumes we need to play the corpse driver while we're at it."

Xu Lindong was making plans in his mind.

After seeing the photos of the actual items sent by Yi Qiande last night, he decided to get all the equipment he could get his hands on.

With the physical object in hand, the details became clearer, making it easier for him to use his consciousness to construct models and practice role-playing techniques in the Tower of Babel.

Even if I need to play a role or change my identity in the future, at least the equipment is readily available.

He got up, changed his clothes, and left the room.

Yi Qianxun went to the Commander's Office early in the morning to report the general promotion and, incidentally, to raise the rank and benefits of the promotion.

Xu Lindong greeted Uncle Yi, who was still at home. Seeing that Uncle Yi was packing up the furniture to move, he smiled and said, "Uncle Yi, don't bother. There's furniture in the assigned house. You can just find a moving company to move the rest of your things later."

Why waste money like that!

Yi Guoqiang shook his head, "Your Uncle Yi is retired and has nothing to do, I can move these things."

"Don't underestimate your uncle. I used to have an energy level of 12, but now that I'm older, it's dropped to 8. Moving a sofa is a piece of cake for me, isn't it?"

As he spoke, as if to prove himself, he casually lifted the entire sofa, which weighed over 200 pounds, and moved it to a different position.

"Alright, alright, Uncle, please take your time tidying up. But you really don't need the furniture; there's plenty over there."

Xu Lindong shook his head and smiled, then changed his shoes and went downstairs.

He knew that Uncle Yi was a strong-willed person and did indeed have some talent.

Unfortunately, that era was the early stage of the development of supernatural and extraordinary abilities, resources were scarce, and many cultivation systems were still being explored.

So even if you had talent back then, it was difficult to cultivate to a very high level.

If one's energy and spirit can reach 12, one has already surpassed the vast majority of people.

In today's world, this kind of promotion sequence would be a piece of cake.

Back then, his father, Xu Tian, ​​was among the first batch of superhumans in the Security Bureau, and his strength was quite outstanding.

Seeing Xu Lindong leave, Yi Guoqiang quickly put down the sofa, rubbed his back, and shook his head self-deprecatingly.

"Now, with my energy and spirit, I'm afraid I'm not even 8 anymore. People really age very quickly."

"If Brother Xu were still here, he would be at least Sequence Eight or even Sequence Seven by now."

"Hey, he's on the same level as those branch directors, he can easily protect Dongzi."

Riding his still-unreturned superbike, Xu Lindong headed straight for the Eastern District Mystic Bureau along Jiangcheng Avenue.

Along the way, he observed his surroundings and noticed that the atmosphere in the city was noticeably different.

There were far fewer cars, and the number of people strolling around the park or taking leisurely walks on the streets was also sparse.

It seems that the incident at the Tiandi Hotel yesterday, along with the rumors coming from outside the city, has already spread through radio and the internet.

The vast majority of people understood the situation and went on high alert.

After all, similar things happened six years ago and more than a decade ago.

The world has always been turbulent, and everyone has learned from experience. Therefore, there was no panic or looting of supplies; people still trusted the government and the Department of Supernatural Affairs to handle the situation.

In terms of public security and the cohesion of the people, Xia Kingdom is indeed far superior to the Outer Domain Federation.

This is one of the reasons why Xia Guoneng has been able to maintain its leading position.

Soon, he arrived at the entrance of the Department of the Supernatural.

Grandpa Liu, who usually guards the gate, is not here today; instead, it's that guy Li Yunfan on duty.

Xu Lindong was a little surprised.

"Dong-ge! You're finally here! I've heard everything. You were amazing yesterday, riding that weird bicycle so far..."

As soon as Li Yunfan saw him, he quickly opened the door, his face full of admiration.

"Where's Grandpa Liu? What are you doing here?" Xu Lindong asked.

Li Yunfan shook his head, "I don't know the specifics, I only heard that he was transferred out of the city."

"Even a semi-retired doorman like Grandpa Liu is being transferred out?"

Xu Lindong was somewhat surprised. He rode his bike through the gate and said, "You guard the gate and hurry up and improve your strength."

Things are getting more and more chaotic outside.

"Don't worry, Dong-ge! I haven't been training for nothing lately, look..."

Li Yunfan raised his hand, and a cluster of flames shot out from his fingertips with a "poof," as he smiled smugly.

Xu Lindong glanced back, then looked away.

I wonder if it's because I've been in the Tower of Babel for so long that my perspective has become too broad.

He now felt that Li Yunfan's progress was too slow, and his energy and spirit seemed to be stuck in his twenties, not even thirty yet.

At this rate, it will take Li Yunfan at least five or six more years to cultivate to the level of a hundred essences, qi, and spirits and advance to the Gate God realm.

Of course, if the other party can achieve more merits and obtain more level-three extraordinary potions, the progress can be accelerated considerably.

But to achieve merit means to take risks.

"However, this is the normal cultivation speed for ordinary people without resources—if they are unwilling to risk their lives."

Xu Lindong parked his car at the entrance, thinking to himself.

He stepped into the office.

Along the way, his colleagues stopped to greet him.

Nowadays, very few people call him "Ah Dong" anymore; only a few senior uncles and elders still do.

Most of the others started calling him "Brother Dong," and their attitude was noticeably more respectful than before, even bordering on ingratiating.

Xu Lindong finally understood why so many people were so addicted to "vanity".

Fortunately, he himself doesn't like this kind of food.

As he entered the reporting room, Director Huang, the women's director, still wore that familiar smile, but as he approached, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, and she said with emotion, "Your energy and spirit are almost 100?"

"Um.

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Xu Lindong nodded and sat down. "Director Huang has a keen eye. I'm here today to report my breakthrough and promotion to Gatekeeper."

He also vaguely sensed the opponent's strength.

It should be a "Tingzhang" of Sequence Nine, most likely a Law-Ordering Tingzhang who focuses on management, recruitment, and law enforcement, with strong support capabilities.

If such a person is placed in a battle group, they can use their aura to exert a wide-ranging rallying ability, boosting morale and combat power, and even issuing laws that both their own side and the enemy have no choice but to obey.

"So he was preparing for a breakthrough."

Director Huang smiled and nodded, his tone full of admiration: "No wonder you've been so popular lately. Young people these days are really remarkable. Now that your spirit and energy are up to par, you just need to fill out a form to report it later."

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As she spoke, she handed her a document.

"This is your record of merits and benefits."

"You've done a really good job this time. You stopped that weird bicycle from crashing into the train and helped kill a vampire. These two things alone are enough to earn you a first-class merit and a second-class merit."

"Based on seniority, you're actually not qualified to be promoted to the next level of executive officer. You should have waited a little longer."

But you've accumulated so many merits; including the one your director applied for on your behalf, you have three first-class merit awards alone.

You've also received two second-class merits; that's enough for you to be promoted ahead of schedule.

Director Huang shook his head, his tone filled with emotion, "You are the fastest promoted person I have seen in all these years."

Upon hearing this, Xu Lindong humbly replied, "It's because the times are good now and there are many resources; otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to improve so quickly."

"Your ability is yours; there's no need to be humble."

Director Huang smiled and nodded, clearly pleased with Xu Lindong's humble attitude.

Many young people, once they gain some skill, become disrespectful to their seniors. Xu Lindong, however, is quite good.

She then said, "After being promoted to a Level 1 Executive Officer, you will receive an additional two bottles of Level 3 Extraordinary Potions as a subsidy each month, and your salary will also be increased to 50,000."

In addition, you received 5,000 merit points for this incident, plus an extra 300,000 bonus points.

These can all be collected directly from the supplies depot.

"This treatment is really generous."

Xu Lindong was secretly pleased to hear this.

The salary increase was expected.

But five thousand merit points were already beyond expectations, not to mention the additional three hundred thousand in cash.

With this money, he can pay off most of the loan his uncle had incurred to buy charcoal for the stove.

"Thank you, Director Huang!"

Xu Lindong signed the document smoothly, received the approval slip, and filled out the report form for his upcoming promotion.

"You are a combat officer, a first-level executive officer, and you also have special operations equipment and identification badges. You can go to the equipment department to collect them."

Director Huang gave a reminder.

"Okay!" Xu Lindong nodded and turned to head towards the supplies department.

He plans to redeem the "Door God Invitation" directly this time.

As for the charcoal revolver, it can also be claimed using the main combat personnel privileges granted by Captain Lu.

With the remaining merits, you can choose one or two practical secret techniques to learn.

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