Hunting God Era

Chapter 18 The Tiger Skin is Extraordinarily Strong

Li Ye's workstation was still the same spare computer. The data was shared with the people in this office. As a part-time worker, he certainly couldn't be responsible for it independently, nor could any data clerk be responsible for it independently; it was all cross-review.

His main task is to conduct further checks and fill in any gaps during the cross-examination process, and to see if there are any suspicious points that the data clerk has missed.

But it's practically impossible to find anything; the data clerks who get this job are all quite capable.

Mistaking the Five Plague Demons for the Filthy Worm last time was extremely rare.

With nothing else to do, Li Ye just stared at the documents and looked at examples of demons.

Unlike ordinary people who rarely come into contact with demons, data clerks encounter quite a lot of demons.

These are mostly related to daily life. For example, now that it's summer, will there be "heat demons" on the roads?

It's a derivative of a natural phenomenon, a demon that dwells on asphalt roads, glass, and air conditioners. Its form is like a reflective object, and its appearance causes the temperature to rise.

It is generally considered low-risk, meaning it is hotter, but if a person stays there for too long, they may become parasitic and cause heatstroke and other heat-related illnesses.

This kind of demon can be dealt with by a sprinkler truck spraying some water.

There are also 'Eating Rats' and 'Rift Demons'. The former causes buildings to age and metal to rust, while the latter widens cracks in old buildings. These are acquired demons, which are considered harmless and even have a warning effect.

They are essentially born from human resentment, stemming from the long-term grievances of people living in poorly constructed buildings. Once they appear, it means that the building there is about to become a dangerous structure.

In addition to eliminating demons, the pest control department will also find the source and punish the companies that built these buildings.

They've all done a shoddy job, who else would they hire if not a construction company?
In addition, there are food-related issues such as "moldy demons," "dried-up worms," ​​and "drug-residue demons," which correspond to moldy food, problematic dried goods, or food with drug residues, and can also breed demons.

Food, clothing, shelter, and transportation are people's necessities, but they are also the places where demons breed most.

But in reality, there aren't many demons, and they don't appear often under the current conditions. After all, if a demon appears, after dealing with it, we'll find the source and start punishing it from there.

Throughout the entire document room, Li Ye experienced discovery, doubt, and confirmation. However, he would stop at the doubt stage because it was just a normal phenomenon, and there were no demons involved.

Once a demon is discovered, it cannot be allowed to grow unchecked. A corresponding solution will be immediately implemented. Such minor hazards do not even require pest control personnel to handle. Either a nearby dispatched data clerk or a neighboring sheriff or other relevant department will be responsible and the problem will be resolved as soon as they arrive.

Just like last year when Li Ye killed a snow spirit, and then the sheriff immediately came looking for him.

This is why ordinary people rarely encounter demons.

China has indeed protected its people very well. Ordinary people are taught general knowledge from a young age, which helps them prevent these little demons.

As for larger demons that ordinary people cannot handle, such as the Five Plague Demons that were mistaken for the real ones last time, since they have already caused harm, we will send out extermination personnel.

If we're not mistaken, and it really is a worm, the Dragon Gate team could handle it. But just in case and for the best chance of success, we always send in pest control personnel.

Li Ye only learned later that when he encountered the Five Plague Demons, Huang Qingyi happened to be on vacation and rushed over as soon as the situation arose. Most of the time, these disinfection workers' main area of ​​expertise is in sparsely populated places.

In cities, due to timely control measures, it is difficult for fully-fledged demons to emerge, and the control over production bases related to humans is also quite strong. However, it is hard to say about those uninhabited areas.

In sparsely populated areas, demons appear even less frequently, but if a demon does appear, no one will know. By the time it takes shape and is discovered, it will be too late. That's when the pest control workers have to take strong action.

This reminded Li Ye of something.

"Brother Wang, you know about that news from Jinze City next door, right? Shouldn't these kinds of things be handled by the pest control bureau? Is that Fu Yan also from the pest control bureau?"

Li Ye took a moment to ask a nearby data clerk.

"Oh, that mineral skeleton ape, I know it."

Wang Cai shook his head and clicked his tongue. "Fu Yan isn't from the Extermination Bureau. We're just an official agency, not a shelter or prison. There are so many martial artists in the world, how could they all come here? Some of the 'civilians' are also very powerful."

The words weren't explicitly stated, but Li Ye understood perfectly.

The use of force to disrupt the law and violate prohibitions cannot be completely eradicated; history books are filled with examples of this, and it will not disappear immediately just because China was established.

There will always be martial artists who want to live a more carefree life, and there will certainly be those who have accumulated experience over thousands of years.

It really does confirm what his father said on TV last time: "It's all a scheme orchestrated by capital." No wonder they're always shutting down businesses and arresting people.
Some demons are created purely by wicked people for their own benefit, so demons must be dealt with, and the beings that created them must also be dealt with!

Around noon, the data clerks went to the canteen for lunch in batches, and Li Ye was among them.

He took only one bite and immediately pulled out his five-flavor chopsticks.

The stir-fried pork uses chalcedony-rich black-haired pork and jade peppers, both of which are ingredients that can boost immunity.

Stir-fried melon slices use the bone-strengthening melon, which is believed to have the effect of strengthening bones and promoting recovery.

Even the rice was cooked with special rice. The 'Qi-eating method' told him it was Golden Yang Rice, and the cultivation method was the same as the cigarette Pan Zhengyang gave him, both using the blood of demons. However, the blood was different; it had the most yang and masculine properties.

It has the effects of boosting spirits and strengthening the kidneys.

There was also a moss soup, which surprised Li Ye when he tasted it; this stuff was even rarer.

The Netherworld Moss, which grows in underground caves, is highly poisonous, but when properly processed, it becomes a harmless food. Drinking it can strengthen one's constitution and nourish one's vital energy; most importantly, it can enhance one's blood and qi, and also resist the corruption of demons.

All the ingredients supplied by the disinfection department are of high quality!

In particular, rice cooked with Jinyang rice, when consumed through the "Qi-eating method," increases the amount of Qi and blood by twenty times compared to ordinary rice!
But he didn't eat much. The food was all of high quality, and Sheng's portion was enough to satisfy the martial artists who were breaking through the Dragon Gate.

Li Ye took three plates of food and then stopped.

This meal increased the points by 2.

2 points!
More than 100 jin of rice! More than 300 jin of cooked rice!

Purely high-quality ingredients wouldn't necessarily be that high, but the five-flavor chopsticks in his hand elevated it considerably.

It truly lives up to its name as a magical artifact; its potential for enhancement depends solely on the quality of the ingredients.

Of course, there's also his authority; otherwise, even if a normal person had the Five Flavors Chopsticks, the effect wouldn't be as great as his.

The combination of power and magical artifacts has been fully utilized in enhancing qi and blood.

"It seems the disinfection department provides three meals a day. If I eat here all day, it will be 6 o'clock. I eat all three meals here, and then go to work, which will shorten the time a lot."

Li Ye pondered for a moment, then asked others, "These ingredients are so good, where did you buy them?"

"It's too expensive, let's not buy it. We get these things during holidays, and that's enough for our family to have something fresh to eat," a colleague said.

Li Ye nodded and headed towards the section chief's office.

Since it can be sent
He was prepared to shamelessly demand it.

When Li Ye arrived at the office, Sun Shun was there. Upon seeing Li Ye, he greeted him with a smile, "Li Ye, I was just about to look for you."

He gestured for Li Ye to sit down and handed him a small booklet. It was an identification document with no words on the cover, only an emblem representing China. The document was black overall, with the emblem itself made of gold thread.

Li Ye took it and touched it, secretly marveling at the material. It wasn't thread; it seemed to be real gold.
Upon opening it again, there was a picture of a mythical beast (xiezhi) on top, and below it was his photo, exactly the same as the one in his school file.

"Although it's a part-time job, you're still one of us, so you can't be without proof. This is the certificate we issued for you; the Xie Zhi represents identification and is the symbol of our data clerks."

"The emblem on the disinfection staff's side is Bi'an. It might be changed when you've mastered martial arts and officially joined the company."

“We data clerks are on the same level as the police officers outside. If there’s anything, we can ask the relevant departments for cooperation. Nobody will refuse to help us resolve the situation.”

Sun Shun looked at him with a smile, her expression full of admiration.

You can't help but appreciate it.
He had originally planned not to apply for it, since it was just a part-time job, but after hearing what Director Pan said yesterday, he pulled up Li Ye's information overnight and expedited the processing of the certificate.

part time?

If you don't weigh yourself, you're just doing a part-time job; if you do weigh yourself, you're a data clerk at the Ningjiang City Disinfection Bureau.

They are already at the Dragon Gate Realm, just a bit young, which perfectly meets their requirements. They are guaranteed to be flawless inside and out.

Li Ye put away his identification and said, "Section Chief, can I be sent on an assignment? Can I handle some minor demons?"

He wasn't really there to be a data clerk; he needed the intelligence here, and most importantly, he wanted to find a way to kill the demons and discover which of them were 'gods'.

Sun Shun thought for a moment and nodded, "Want to kill demons? Hmm. It's normal for young people to have this idea. Anyway, you're doing part-time work, so you can move around freely. I'll give you some permissions later. You can install some internal software, and if you encounter any minor demons that are suitable for us to handle, you can go over there if it's convenient for you."

"Thank you, section chief."

“This is your right, why thank me?” Sun Shun laughed.

Li Ye smiled: "Section Chief, there's one more thing, which is the food in the cafeteria."

……

Li Ye left carrying a batch of food.

A 20-pound bag of Jinyang rice, and a 10-pound bag of jade marrow-haired pig with meat and bones, since the most valuable part is the bone marrow.

I also took a 10-pound bag of Liefeng Qingjiao beef. Li Ye ate this ingredient at noon. It can improve the toughness of the fascia, and eating more of it can also increase strength.

We also took some of other high-quality ingredients, more or less.

If there wasn't so little space at home, Li Ye would have taken more, because judging from Sun Shun's attitude, it seemed like he didn't mind if he took more.

But there's no need to rush this; just collect it every now and then.

As for why Sun Shun was so good to him...
As I said before, I can never repay Director Pan's great kindness.

This tiger skin seems to be exceptionally strong!
(End of this chapter)