Black Book

Chapter 317 The waves behind the Yangtze River push the waves ahead

Only then did he remember that the little guy had the ability to spy on emotions. Zhu Haomiao grinned helplessly and revealed his desire to learn advanced secret techniques.

Hearing this, the little Loli thought for a moment and hesitated.

"The secret teachings of the imperial way cannot be disclosed. That is a grave crime punishable by the execution of nine generations of the clan. But I can ask my mother. She comes from a famous family and may have some profound secrets that she can pass on to you."

Hearing this, Zhu Haomiao nodded nonchalantly and took out a handkerchief to help her wipe the oil stains off her face.

"Thank you, but don't force it."

"Don't force it!"

After finally finding something he could help with, Zhao Nuo left in a hurry and disappeared outside the door in a blink of an eye.

On the other side, after stuffing the mink licking its paws happily into the leather bag, Zhu Haomiao got up and left the [Royal Martial Academy] and walked straight towards the Anti-Theft General Office.

He had taken sick leave when he was sleeping before, and now that he is back, he naturally has to cancel his leave.

Walking leisurely through the city, Zhu Haomiao admired the quaint and prosperous streets while examining the changes in the [Book of Black].

[Anger] +327
[Anger]: LV.3→LV.4
[Strength] +3
[Qi] +2
[Greed Coins] +33
This is the gift left by the assassin last night. I have to say, the nutritional value of the fifth grade is very high!

It's a pity that we couldn't catch them alive, otherwise we could have kept them alive and taken a few handfuls every day to squeeze out more oil...

Thinking of this, Zhu Haomiao sighed and shook his head, and suddenly his thoughts changed.

No, one cannot be greedy!
I just got back and they came to me and tackled me. How can I ask for more?
The most important thing in life is to be grateful!

Thank you for the gift from Duke Ningguo!

The young man put his hands together and expressed his gratitude silently, and suddenly he felt a palpitation in his heart.

[Black Book]: Dao Heart +1
Zhu Haomiao: “…………”

Very good, I am indeed a kind-hearted person who knows how to repay kindness!

With emotion, Zhu Haomiao came to the General Office and found Yin Tianze along the way.

"My dear nephew! You are finally back!"

The moment he saw the boy, Yin Tianze's eyes lit up and he gave him a bear hug.

Patting Li Lin's vest vigorously, Yin Tianze slightly distanced himself, looked at the gentle and elegant young man in front of him, and sighed with satisfaction.

"It seems that you have made great progress in this retreat!"

Although there had been no actual fight and it was impossible to confirm the boy's specific growth, Yin Tianze could see a clue just from the subtle changes in his temperament.

Before, Li Lin was very sharp, like a sword drawn from its sheath, with a fierce temperament.

But now, the outward edge has been restrained and gathered, like a piece of soft and beautiful jade, with a sense of returning to nature.

The next second, Yin Tianze laughed and shook his head, grinning at himself.

A fifteen-year-old boy returning to nature?

How can it be?

On the other side, Zhu Haomiao nodded shyly and humbly.

"Thanks to my uncle, I have gained a little."

He is now just one step away from the gold energy level, which corresponds to the grade system of this fantasy realm, that is the fourth grade!

In just four months, he grew from a helpless loser to a fourth-rank master.

This is the value of the extraterritorial demon!
Such an exaggerated speed would probably seriously impact the natives' three views, so Zhu Haomiao just responded to Yin Tianze's questions vaguely.

Seeing the young man hesitating, Yin Tianze thought that his retreat results were not ideal, so he patted his shoulder and encouraged him softly.

"Don't be discouraged. More haste makes waste. At your age, having the strength of the sixth rank is already rare. Many of the direct descendants of famous sects cannot compare to you!"

Hearing this, Zhu Haomiao couldn't hold it in any longer and pursed his lips in embarrassment.

"Um...Uncle, I actually made a lot of progress this time..."

"Oh? You have reached the high level of sixth grade?" Upon hearing this, Yin Tianze's eyes lit up and he slapped Zhu Haomiao's arm hard.

"Good boy, I really belong to you!"

"It's not a high-level sixth-grade one."

"what?"

Looking at Yin Tianze's puzzled expression, Zhu Haomiao sighed helplessly.

"Fifth rank."

The two gentle words sounded like thunder in Yin Tianze's ears. He stared at the boy blankly. It took him a long time to react and he stretched out his hand doubtfully.

"Give me a hand."

Putting his two wrists together, Yin Tianze slowly increased his strength, and his five fingers grabbed like eagle claws, trying to suppress Li Lin.

But Zhu Haomiao just fought back against the enemy with his generals and blocked the water with earth. His four arms created countless afterimages in the narrow space, causing a rustling sound of breaking through the air.

Until he failed to suppress the young man even after trying his best, Yin Tianze broke through his defense and struck out with his palm without reservation.

boom!
Zhu Haomiao raised his hand and arrived first, and his two palms pressed together without any fancy moves, like a muffled thunder exploding in the room.

The irresistible force overwhelmed his resistance. Yin Tianze staggered back three steps, looking at the young man standing there motionless, and slowly widened his eyes.

"Fifth-grade peak?!"

Listening to Yin Tianze's inappropriate roar, Zhu Haomiao just shyly raised the corners of his mouth and smiled without saying a word.

On the other side, Yin Tianze, whose defense was broken, fell into deep silence. It took him a long time to calm down and he looked at the young man with complicated eyes.

"I knew you would surpass me sooner or later, but I never expected that this day would come so... suddenly!"

After a long sigh, Yin Tianze shook his head, quickly calmed down his emotions, and regained his spirits.

"Originally I thought I could still protect you for a while, but now it seems that I am no longer qualified. You will have to walk the rest of the way on your own."

Patting the boy's shoulder, Yin Tianze looked straight into his eyes, as if he was looking at a piece of art he had created with his own hands, with a myriad of emotions in his pupils.

Relieved, happy, shocked, emotional, sighing...

After a few breaths, Yin Tianze put away his outward emotions, took a deep breath, and said in a serious and majestic manner.

"Lechangfang Anti-theft Division Patrol Inspector, Li Lin, listen to your orders!"

"My subordinate is here!"

"You have made great contributions in eliminating evil, are honest and love the people, and the people under your rule live and work in peace and contentment. You have made outstanding achievements and are now promoted to the rank of Xuanyi County Lieutenant..."

As he spoke, Yin Tianze took out a document that he had prepared long ago, handed it to Zhu Haomiao, and spoke in a low voice.

"Shao Jie has been waiting for a long time, you go and take over from him."

"Yes, thank you uncle."

"You're welcome, you deserve this."

Patting the boy's shoulder, Yin Tianze whispered.

"In addition, several of Shao Jie's old subordinates will also retire. If you have your own team, report it to me and I will go through the procedures."

After giving some careful instructions, Yin Tianze waved his hand and let the boy go.

Looking at the tall and handsome figure, Yin Tianze sighed slowly and long, and inexplicably felt a sense of melancholy and powerlessness.

"The waves behind the Yangtze River push the waves ahead..."

On the other side, Zhu Haomiao found his former direct superior Shao Jie and began the long handover process.

But even with the other party's wholehearted cooperation, it still took Zhu Haomiao several days to gain a preliminary grasp of the nine markets, including Lechang Market, and to sort out the myriad of miscellaneous matters.

Thanks to [book friend 20230110212805397] for the reward.

I have something to do these days, so I can't update more, sorry~o(╥﹏╥)o~
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