Eating bizarre things in public upgrades my status; the Special Affairs Bureau wants me to join them

"No, you really give me 20,000?"

"Why are there so many merit points?"

"Come, let me take a closer look at the details..."

Perhaps it was because they heard Li Xu's voice.

While the other investigators present were still wondering whether He Li had received the 20,000 merit points...

Mu Lan couldn't help but lean closer, and when she saw the information on He Li's watch, she exclaimed in surprise. Hearing this, the investigators' hearts, which had been hanging in suspense, instantly died.

"Twenty thousand...twenty thousand merit points!!!"

"How did you do that?"

"With so many merit points, it would take me forever to accumulate them even if I didn't eat or drink!"

"There's no inside story here? I don't believe it!"

"Exactly, 20,000... that's too much."

"They must have overcharged him!"

"No, the bureau has to make his details public."

"I want to see how he can receive a reward of merit hundreds or thousands of times greater than ours. If there's something fishy going on, we won't let this go easily!"

"That's right, make it public! Make it public!!!"

Jealousy can completely change a person.

Provoked by He Li's 20,000 merits, the investigators couldn't help but demand that the details be made public.

It was clear that things were about to escalate further.

The staff had to contact Li Qing immediately.

"Deputy Director, what do you think we should do about this?"

"What should we do?" Li Qing sneered.

"It's just publishing the details, right? Okay!"

Li Qing's sneer intensified: "Since they insist on seeing it, then put it on the public screen in the lobby for them to see, and let them clearly understand the gap between themselves and He Li!"

"And..." Li Qing narrowed his eyes.

"Besides the profit details, we also need to record what He Li did and the information on the enemies he dealt with..."

"Put them all up there."

"I'd like to see if these people who don't even have the guts to catch the big fish still have the nerve to make a fuss!"

When Li Qing spoke, all the staff members nodded.

Immediately, a message appeared on the public chat...

[Accepting the Blue Mountain Cave mission... Ignoring the local tyrant Mad Sword Sect, I displayed the Special Bureau's prestige, intimidating the villains, and then entered the Blue Mountain Cave to kill Tang Hao, a Xuanzhi Realm expert...]

[Rushing to Qingshan Village... Slaying over a hundred criminals, rescuing children, and confronting the ringleader Song Qinghe...]

[Stabbing the tide and slaying the butterfly-like monster...]

……

A large amount of information was scrolling across the public screen.

The noisy hall had fallen silent.

The investigators who were shouting the loudest were already sweating profusely just from seeing the Blue Mountain Cave.

"A Xuan... Xuanzhi Realm martial artist?"

"Tang Hao...the legendary Ten Martial Elders?"

"And there are Gu masters who control monsters?"

"My goodness! They've got some nerve! Forcibly breaking into someone else's territory, injuring their people, and then actually intimidating martial artists from multiple sects?"

"If it were me, I'd be dead already!"

"I'm not envious at all that he gets 20,000."

"Indeed, he did much more than that..."

"Don't forget his previous missions. He went straight for those powerful figures we dared not offend and beat them to death. Even if we offered him credit, we wouldn't accept it!"

"Let's all disperse, everyone!"

"There's no inside story; it's genuine talent!"

……

The dissenting voices have completely disappeared with the release of the details on the public screen.

After all, they hadn't forgotten that no matter how talented He Li was, he was still a newcomer who had only been in the Special Bureau for two days, and before that, he was an ordinary person who had never practiced martial arts.

Such a person dares to confront the powerful and influential...

Capable of killing even the most terrifyingly powerful Xuanzhi Realm experts...

They even dared to commit the heinous act of slaughtering hundreds of criminals...

They asked themselves if they could do it even with their exceptional talent and powerful abilities.

The main problem is... I don't have the guts.

For a moment, everyone in the hall looked at He Li with eyes full of admiration, respect and adoration, which made Li Xu and the others standing next to He Li feel extremely uncomfortable.

The main problem is... He Li is too "eye-catching".

It made them feel unworthy to stand there.

Fortunately, they have strong mental fortitude.

"Damn, you killed Tang Hao?"

Li Xu came to his senses and sighed.

"If it hadn't been made public this time, I wouldn't have known. Tsk, you're really... awesome!"

He gave a thumbs up.

Mu Lan couldn't help but say, "It seems that if we don't put in some effort, we might not even be qualified to cooperate with you on missions in a couple of days."

He Li's improvement speed is truly astonishing.

If the weak were to see this, they would only be filled with fear.

And the strong will be inspired.

Just like Mu Lan and Li Xu.

"Okay, I can't talk to you anymore!"

Li Xu said, "Seeing you make so much money and advance so quickly, we need to do something big to earn more merit and advance ourselves, otherwise we might really lose our voice in the future!"

"Goodbye!"

He said that, then turned and left.

It was as if they had made up their minds.

Seeing this, Mu Lan reached out and patted He Li on the shoulder.

Do you remember what Song Qinghe said before?

"May everyone in my Great Xia be like you!"

"While your strength cannot be imitated, if everyone could be as upright, courageous, and unafraid of authority as you, daring to forge ahead and constantly break through their own limitations..."

"Then perhaps, my Great Xia can truly become the wonderful paradise he imagined."

"Clearly, Li Xu and I..."

"I'd love to be one of those who emulate this!"

I hope you can do better.

"We can...continue to stand at the forefront!"

After saying that, Mu Lan waved and left.

He Li stood there, looking around. He felt as if he had a vague and inexplicable realization, and that he had become some kind of symbol.

He shook his head and stopped thinking about it.

He remains the same person; whether he can stand firm at the forefront is unknown, but he will certainly seize any monsters he encounters and devour them.

When you encounter a criminal, beat them to death.

Yes, it is like that.

Thinking this, he turned to look at Yu Ji.

"Have your merits been credited yet? How much are they?"

He suddenly asked, and Yu Ji, who was staring blankly at He Li who seemed to have become even "taller" than before, snapped out of her daze upon hearing his voice and quickly nodded in response...

"I also have over five thousand."

Her voice was very soft, as if she was afraid others would hear her.

Because Yu Ji knew very well that his reward might have been increased through underhanded means.

Because she is He Li's partner.

Knowing that she was to assist He Li, and that she was too weak to keep up with He Li for long or far, the higher-ups slightly increased her rewards in hopes that she would become stronger as soon as possible.

Then, to better assist He Li.

She guessed it, which is why she spoke very softly.

At the same time, she was also very fortunate.

"Luckily, I was with him..."

"You don't get these benefits from following others, but... if you get these benefits, you have to work hard."

"If I still can't keep up with him..."

"I wouldn't even have the face to be your partner anymore."

Yu Ji thought to himself.

He Li didn't think that much about it.

He simply nodded: "That's alright. Let's go, let's see what we can get to improve our strength. After that... we'll probably have to investigate that Dragon Worship Society."

"If Song Qinghe's Dragon Butterfly is so troublesome, the others in the Dragon Worship Society are probably no simpletons either."

"We need to be prepared!"

As he spoke, Yu Ji expressed his agreement.

The two then walked around and looked at the mall.

The Spirit Heart Pill doesn't need to be replaced for now.

He Li had three extra reward points, and relying on his high merit, he immediately started selecting expensive items...

【Name: Dragon Blood Fruit】

[Effects: Improves physical condition and enhances Qi and blood circulation!]

Price: 5000 Merit Points

……

【Name: Wind Spirit Fruit】

[Effect: If one comprehends the corresponding "momentum" or the true essence of martial arts, their comprehension will be further refined...]

Price: 8000 Merit Points

……

【Name: Void Powder】

[Effect: An advanced version of the Spirit Heart Pill...]

Price: 3000 Merit Points

……

There were many good items, but the merit points were limited. In the end, He Li only managed to exchange them for two Wind Spirit Fruits and one Dragon Blood Fruit, which used up all his merit points.

However, he didn't feel sorry for him.

"Dragon blood fruit can make my body stronger."

"The Wind Spirit Fruit's function is to refine the martial arts essence related to wind, enhancing its power, effectiveness, and control. If these two fruits have a good effect after consumption..."

"Perhaps I can transform the true essence of martial arts that I have comprehended into abilities like wind control."

"That's...that's impressive."

He Li thought to himself with a smug satisfaction.

Afterwards, he and Yu Ji said goodbye to each other after receiving their exchanged items and hurried home.

He couldn't wait to taste the fruit.

There are also three Spirit Heart Pills as an extra bonus...

I wonder if we'll eat them this time...

Is it still possible to enter a state of sudden enlightenment?

He Li's anticipation only grew stronger with each passing thought!

Meanwhile, in the office of the deputy director of the Special Affairs Bureau, Li Qing was sitting alone in front of the screen watching the surveillance footage, which showed the situation when He Li was in the lobby just now...

Li Qing dragged the mouse, slowing down and zooming in on the scene of Mu Lan saying goodbye to He Li...

As the image gradually becomes pixelated...

Li Qing frowned.

Because he saw that, due to the screen's effect, the edges of He Li's pixelated body were vaguely...

A golden glimmer!