Full Awakening: One F is trash, three me

Zhang Qi didn't keep you in suspense, "The third thing is to award you a personal Red Star Medal."

"What?"

Yang Han's mind went blank for a moment, thinking he had misheard.

Order of the Red Star?

Liu Hong then spoke up.

"Xiao Han, you heard right, it's the Red Star Medal!" Liu Hong also addressed Yang Han as Xiao Han, just like Zhang Qi.

"Based on your contributions in this operation, you are actually far from deserving of the Red Star Medal, but the higher-ups learned of your deeds and, in order to encourage you to continue to make more contributions to humanity, made a special exception for you."

Yang Han was still a little confused.

The Order of the Red Star.

To recognize individuals who made outstanding contributions to the war against the ferocious beasts, the seven holy cities of the human race established a system of three ranks and nine levels.

Red Star, Silver Moon, and Blazing Sun—each medal has three levels, and even the lowest level, the third-level Red Star, has extremely stringent awarding conditions.

Because every medal is the result of years of struggle amidst mountains of corpses and seas of blood, built upon the lives of countless ferocious beasts.

That's not a pretty ornament to wear around your neck that would earn you genuine respect wherever you go; it's generally impossible to give that to a high school student.

After a long silence, Yang Han finally asked the question that had been bothering him.

"Brother Liu, I know something about the Red Star Medal. I'm afraid it's not enough to just wipe out the Demon Thieves' Guild this time, is it?"

Liu Hong was about to explain.

"Don't listen to your brother Liu," Zhang Qi interjected. "This operation alone is certainly not enough, but considering your personal talent and strength, the higher-ups have loosened their grip somewhat."

"In the end, it was Brother Liu who risked all his credit, and that was barely enough."

Zhang Qi added, "But Xiao Han, don't feel pressured. To put it bluntly, we're actually taking a gamble. The Red Star Medal is the highest-level medal that the base city can bestow. We, including those above us, are willing to give it to you without asking for anything in return."

Zhang Qi didn't make his point too clear.

But how could Yang Han not understand?

The greatest reward is precisely the act of asking for nothing in return.

If he achieves nothing, that's fine, but if he truly becomes a powerful figure...

Yang Han did not continue thinking about it.

He looked up, his gaze falling on Zhang Qi's face, and suddenly remembered someone.

Dad.

He served in the military for many years, risking his life for half his life, but he never managed to earn a single Red Star Medal.

Whenever these things were discussed, the longing in my father's eyes was palpable.

When I'm not around, my dad stays home alone, passing the time by watching military programs on TV.

With this, Dad will be very happy.

The greatest pride for a father is that his son has surpassed him.

I accept.

Zhang Qi wanted to persuade him further, but Yang Han had already nodded.

"Brother Zhang, Brother Liu, I am also from the Northwest Base City. I will never forget the place where I was born and raised. I will also remember your help."

Yang Han spoke from the heart.

Zhang Qi and Liu Hong exchanged a glance and smiled, a hearty and gratified smile.

They were actually gambling, and Yang Han's reaction at this moment proved that they hadn't misjudged him.

"Well, it's good that Xiao Han accepts, haha. What's Old Liu waiting for, not letting Xiao Han choose a cultivation method yet?"

"Oh, right."

Liu Hong flipped his hand and took out a small booklet, placed it on the coffee table, and pushed it in front of Yang Han.

"Xiao Han, this contains all the basic cultivation techniques for the Northwest Base City, all of which open up 36 star meridians. You can take a look, and once you've chosen one, I'll send it to you later."

Yang Han took the booklet and eagerly began to examine it.

There were about ten books in total. Yang Han examined them carefully and found that each one was basically the same.

The basic exercises don't have any special effects.

The only difference is the location of the star veins that are opened, which are clearly marked on them.

"Brother Liu, this one will do."

Yang Han chose a book called "Star Chasing Technique" that required opening 36 star veins, which completely included the nine star veins he had already opened. This way, he only needed to open 27 more star veins to use it.

"Okay, Xiao Han, I'll send you the cultivation technique and medal later. The medal information will also be entered directly into your citizen file. You'll benefit a lot from this, no matter what you do afterward."

"Thank you, Brother Liu."

"By the way, Xiao Han, this is the combat technique that the Demon Thieves Sect stole. You only need to open twelve star veins to use it. Here you go."

Zhang Qi took out a yellowed piece of paper and handed it to Yang Han.

"If there's anything else you need, just say so. You're about to take the martial arts exam, and until then, the stronger you are, the better."

Yang Han took the combat skill, but didn't examine it closely. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Could you help me exchange all the cash reward for high-grade Star Source Elixir? I don't really need the money now. I'll give it another shot before the martial arts exam."

"no problem!"

Liu Hong readily agreed. Although he had never truly witnessed Yang Han's strength, he believed that Zhang Qi would not lie to him.

Drip!

Just then, Liu Hong's watch beeped.

Liu Hong looked down and examined the items for a while, then said apologetically, "Xiao Han, another strange murder case has occurred in the city. I have official business to attend to, so I can't chat with you any longer. I'll have someone deliver the things to you once they're ready. I have to go now."

"No need," Zhang Qi replied. "You go ahead and get busy. Let me know when the things are ready, and I'll bring them to Xiao Han."

Liu Hong nodded, "Then I'll take my leave first."

"Brother Liu, let me give you a ride."

"No need, you two chat."

Liu Hong grabbed Yang Han, who was about to get up, and got up and went straight to the rooftop.

Only Yang Han and Zhang Qi remained inside.

Zhang Qi spoke first, with a slight hint of apology.

"Xiao Han, this happened suddenly, I hope you don't mind."

He picked up the water glass on the table and said, "Brother, I'll toast you with water instead of wine."

Yang Han quickly pressed down on Zhang Qi's hand.

"Brother Zhang, what are you saying? You arranged so many things for me overnight, how could I mind? If anyone should be showing respect, it's you."

Yang Han also picked up his water glass and gently touched it to Zhang Qi's glass.

Zhang Qi was taken aback. "Hahaha, okay!"

The two drank a cup of water instead of wine.

"Brother Zhang."

Setting down his cup, Yang Han said, "Speaking of which, there's something else I'd like to ask Brother Zhang for help with."

"Oh?" Zhang Qi was happy to be able to help Yang Han and smiled broadly.

"What is it?"

Yang Han organized his thoughts and then said directly, "I want to ask you for a few Star Origin Talent Potions. These things have saved my life several times. Although the city is safe now, I'll feel more at ease if I have some on hand."

Yang Han still had two talent potions, one of which could last for a day. Since things had already come to this, Yang Han decided to ask for a few more talent potions and spend the next six days focusing on potion cultivation as a final sprint before the martial arts exam!