As spiritual energy revived, I, having acquired certain attributes, gradually ascended to immortalit

"Without you, we might never have learned to cooperate."

The tall man gave a solemn salute.

As he withdrew his right hand, the surroundings became completely quiet.

Then, one by one, more and more students around them raised their hands in salute, expressing their heartfelt gratitude.

As their team leader shook his head and sighed repeatedly, they already knew Shen Qing's purpose in using force to suppress them.

Previously, they were all quite arrogant and had no idea how to work as a team. But if they actually went to the battlefield, they would only harm themselves and their teammates.

The subsequent demonic events and the second trial confirmed these facts.

They were indeed wrong, too arrogant, and Shen Qing, who made them realize this, naturally deserves sincere gratitude.

Not far away, the team leaders who witnessed this scene shook their heads, all filled with emotion.

Especially Li Feng and the leader of the Night Owl team at the beginning, he just wanted to suppress the arrogance of his own members, but he was able to achieve such a great effect.

Bowing down and admitting mistakes—most of them would rather be beaten up than admit it during intensive training.

After all, they are all extraordinary ability users, one in ten thousand, or even one in a million.

Rest area.

As soon as I got back, I saw Chen Chen standing at the door and rushed over excitedly.

Since it was a ceremony to confer ranks, Chen Chen, who had not passed the assessment, was naturally unable to participate and stayed here the whole time.

He curiously examined Shen Qing's military rank, his eyes almost touching the shoulder insignia.

"Holy crap, a major!"

Although I had somewhat anticipated Shen Qing's first-class merit, I was still quite surprised.

He circled Shen Qing twice, his gaze then falling on the medal on his chest.

"And another Second-Class Merit Medal!"

Chen Chen's eyes were full of envy. That guy was a 22-year-old major with first-class merit and second-class merit.

I didn't even pass the assessment, and that lousy talent ability...

"Hey—, if you ever become successful, don't forget your brother!"

He grabbed Shen Qing's shoulder and let out an exaggerated howl.

"alright."

Shen Qing interrupted Chen Chen's joking, "What was going on with you yesterday and the day before? Why were you locked in your room the whole time? And how did you manage to get tested?"

Chen Chen was taken aback, then chuckled, "It's nothing, I was just too tired from awakening my talent, so I slept for two days."

Awakening your innate abilities can be tiring?

Shen Qing raised an eyebrow, seeing that Chen Chen clearly didn't want to talk about it, so he didn't press further.

"The assessment is over, and we're not heading back until this afternoon. We've come all this way to the capital, aren't we going to do some sightseeing?"

Chen Chen quickly changed the subject.

Shen Qing nodded. It was over, finally all over. Now he was truly an official, and a major at that.

It can be said that he returned home in glory.

"It's a pity I can't show off in front of my older brothers."

He looked at the epaulets on his shoulders and the medals on his chest, a hint of regret flashing in his eyes... Well, it would be nice to be able to show off in front of the heroine.

I forgot about the first-class merit award I received last time.

However, why do I feel like I've forgotten something now?

"Shen Qing!"

Seeing He Ying suddenly appear from around the corner, Shen Qing realized that she still had a bet with him.

"How..."

Before he could finish speaking, He Ying abruptly bowed her head and quickly said, "I'm sorry, I was wrong, I admit defeat!"

It's better to admit defeat now than to get beaten up and then admit defeat later.

Knowing Shen Qing's performance in the second assessment, was he stupid to go up there and throw his life away? He was going to lose face anyway, so at least he could go back standing up.

"What?"

Shen Qing was stunned for a moment. This brat was really too fickle!

"No, you're just planning to apologize and be done with it?"

While in the coastal area, this brat not only looked down on them, but also dared to set traps in their base to play pranks on them.

Upon arriving in the capital, he became the target of public criticism again; he deserves a lesson.

"What are you doing?!"

Seeing Shen Qing approaching, He Ying straightened up, took two steps back, and said, "I've already apologized and admitted defeat!"

If apologies were effective, what would be the point of having sheriffs?

Shen Qing didn't care about any of that. She grabbed him like a chick and shoved him against the stair railing.

He Ying wasn't very tall, was sixteen years old, probably in her second year of high school, and was just starting to develop.

He struggled for a moment and found that the arm pressing down on him was like an iron hoop, not moving an inch. No wonder Shen Qing dared to wrestle with Wangyue Xi the day before yesterday!

then--

"Clap clap clap!"

A crisp sound rang out in the corridor, attracting the attention of those around, who gave it strange looks.

For such arrogant brats, simply being beaten isn't enough; the real blow comes from being humiliated in public.

Not long after, He Ying covered her buttocks and stared wide-eyed at Shen Qing.

"You... I'll remember you!"

"Also, tell Xie Chong that he shouldn't even think about making a move on my sister!"

After saying that, he turned and ran, rubbing his eyes as he ran. Was he... crying?

How old are you!

Shen Qing shook his head. A message popped up on his phone: 30 contribution points had been credited to his account.

Miscellaneous points, including the ten points from the demon incident the day before yesterday and the forty points from the second-class merit, he now has two hundred and forty-six contribution points.

According to Xie Chong, this is worth at least a million yuan in cash.

Isn't contribution points supposed to be quite valuable and hard to earn? How come he earns them faster than his salary here?

Just as Shen Qing was distracted, the matter was not over yet, and Li Feng, the team leader, came to him again.

"Here, take this."

Li Feng handed over two palm-sized square boxes and explained:

"This is the pill that Captain Chen gave you during the second test. It's an E-grade Meridian Opening Pill, which can help open up your meridians. It's best not to use more than two pills a week."

"The special squad that attacked you wasn't originally part of the assessment; this is compensation."

Shen Qing subconsciously took the box and nodded.

"I see."

Did he think from the beginning that it wasn't an assessment prepared for the trainees at all, and that he was deliberately chasing after him to beat him up?

"And another thing,"

Li Feng continued, "Now that you're a full member of the Bureau of Extraordinary Affairs and have passed the second round of assessments, what are your plans?"

Shen Qing looked at him, waiting for him to continue.

"You are now a major and have already broken through to E-level. In addition, given the nature of our work, your salary plus subsidies is 30,000 per month, which is the same level as our captain."

Li Feng held up one finger and emphasized:

"Of course, that's not the point. Starting this week, you'll receive a cultivation subsidy of one E-grade pill every week, the type of which you can choose."

One—it sounds like a small number—he quickly explained.

"Don't think it's too little. The spiritual energy recovery is just beginning, and cultivation resources are scarce, so even the lowest-grade F-rank pills are very precious."

A single Grade E pill is worth thirty contribution points.

Thirty contribution points?

Shen Qing quickly did the math in his head: he had over 240 contribution points, which was only enough to exchange for eight.

It seems that elixirs are indeed rare.

Seeing that he seemed somewhat tempted, Li Feng pressed his advantage, "I guarantee this will be no worse than Night Owl's treatment."

And you don't even know, remember that construction site where you dealt with that zombie last time?

He paused, glancing at the team leaders from other provinces and cities who were observing from a distance, and even Night Owl.

"The ancient tree inside gave birth to the Wood Spirit."