Use first and repay later: Advance the future cultivation fruits

Chapter 81: 80, Borrow another’s knife to kill_2

And what about him?

He was already extremely familiar with the state of affinity, and he could snatch the suitable Second Energy Level energy from the surrounding darkness and void much more efficiently.

Even without external assistance, practicing the Original Sunrise Training Method once a day would only take him just over a year to pay it off!

“However, there must be ways to accelerate the process at headquarters,” Lin Qing pondered to himself.

After reaching the true limits of the human body, the ESP series’ High Energy Release Liquid was no longer of much use, even better release liquids would not be enough.

Because this time it was not just about the ‘appetite’ of one’s own cells, but also the efficiency of snatching Second Energy Level energy from outside.

“Fortunately, there’s no rush for now, and practicing the Combat Skill of the Divine Transformation Series isn’t difficult.”

Lin Qing turned off the tap and with an invisible surge of force, many water droplets were propelled from his body, pitter-pattering against the shower room glass, leaving him much dryer, with only his hair still slightly damp.

This is power.

Every move contained a startling power far beyond the comprehension of ordinary people!

Even without using Combat Skill, his physical fitness surpassed that of an ordinary person by more than ten times.

Truly a superhuman physique.

And now that he had mastered the entire Free Body series of Combat Skill to the level of instinct…

Lin Qing felt a sense of reassurance grow within him and he slowly exhaled, “This time, I finally have enough confidence.”

…

The following morning.

“Eh?”

Zhao Jiayi couldn’t help but express surprise when she came for breakfast at Lin Qing’s house as usual and said, “You…”

Lin Qing put a finger to his lips and gave her a hushing gesture.

Zhao Jiayi realized that Lin Qing’s house was still under surveillance, and it wasn’t appropriate to talk about secrets.

She quickly pulled Lin Qing to a side room equipped with soundproof panels and high-reflection coating. After closing the door, she asked in a lowered voice, “Did you make a breakthrough?”

“Yes,” Lin Qing nodded slightly.

The instruments couldn’t directly measure his physical fitness, only whether he had mastered the Original Sunrise Training Method or not.

But as a Telekinesis Awakener, Zhao Jiayi could sense the levels of the Life Field. He didn’t know how to conceal or disguise it, so he naturally couldn’t hide it from Zhao Jiayi.

However, he didn’t intend to keep it from Zhao Jiayi anyway, since her existence as a Telekinesis Awaker was even more secretive than his.

“The Super Sensing Liquid worked then.”

Zhao Jiayi assessed Lin Qing with some disbelief, “You managed to train it so quickly?”

“Just luck, really,” Lin Qing replied nonchalantly.

“If only I had your powerful physique.”

Zhao Jiayi mumbled, “Then, my telekinesis could easily outclass that runaway Chu Tianyao.”

“Aren’t you almost done mastering the 77 Practice Method?” Lin Qing glanced at her.

“Almost there.”

Zhao Jiayi blinked and said, “Anyway, the 77 version of the Sunrise Training Method is just about sensing the deeper mysterious energies within the body, which is simple for me. By then, my telekinesis should at least double in strength and range.”

“Oh?” Lin Qing was also quite expectant.

He didn’t need Zhao Jiayi’s combat power; her responsibilities in scouting and searching were already irreplaceable.

She could now probe a radius of five hundred meters; doubling it would mean a radius of one thousand meters, with a stronger subconscious influence as well.

“It’s a pity the Sunrise Training Method isn’t very suitable for me; it’s a bit slow to practice,” Zhao Jiayi sighed resignedly.

“Not too bad, right?” Lin Qing looked at her.

According to Zhao Jiayi, she had been practicing the 46 Practice Method for just two or three months.

The speed wasn’t as fast as some geniuses, but it was still decent.

Zhao Jiayi shook her head slightly, not saying anything.

She asked again, “Now, should we deal with the people monitoring you? Do you want me to help you unlock the door with my telekinesis while you sneak in and assassinate them?”

“If we do that, the people behind them will definitely confirm the presence of a Telekinesis Awakener.”

Lin Qing shook his head, “It seems that even the Inspection Headquarters doesn’t understand Telekinesis Awakeners, either there aren’t any, or they’re hidden. You should be careful.”

How strong was the power of Inspection Headquarters?

Even ordinary Patrol Chiefs weren’t qualified to join the so-called Elite Patrol Department; it likely held many Genetic Awakeners.

The higher-ups of Inspection Headquarters were even more enigmatic figures of unknown levels.

Even with such a force, Telekinesis Awakeners didn’t have the freedom to wield their abilities openly. One can only imagine the risks.

“Oh…”

Zhao Jiayi looked frustrated, tilting her head, “Then what should we do? I can’t use my telekinesis to help you, and you can’t make a move.”

“No problem, we can use a borrowed knife to kill,” Lin Qing revealed a hint of a smile.

“Borrowing a knife to kill?”

Zhao Jiayi asked in confusion, “Whose knife are you borrowing?”

“Whose knife can cut through this tangled mess, I’ll borrow theirs,” Lin Qing smiled. “I just happen to need your help… I heard that Captain Xiao is going to be discharged from the hospital.”

“Ah?”

…

On the night of March 18th.

In the ward, Xiao Peidong was watching recent news.

Among several news stories, there were coded messages that only he could understand.

“Ha ha…”

As he watched, Xiao Peidong suddenly burst into laughter, his heart filled with elation: “There is always a way out, there is always a way out! The General Captain is going out? Do they want me to cooperate with Chu Tianyao to catch Lin Qing and his assistant?”

He could tell that the BOSS was interested in Lin Qing and his assistant.

“Hmph, he does have some abilities, but in front of Chu Tianyao, they won’t last long.”

Xiao Peidong had seen the level of strength Chu Tianyao possessed, so he naturally understood the enormity of the power difference.

Since the BOSS had given the command, there must be full confidence in its success.

“Act on Saturday night…”

Xiao Peidong was filled with anticipation, “The BOSS probably wants to use this guy for experiments, haha… perfect, he’s most suitable for dissection research.”

He had already been in despair.

Not only had the organization decided to recruit Lin Qing, but they had stopped contacting him as well, making him wonder if he had been marginalized.

Now it seems that as long as Lin Qing dies, he still has a chance to secure the Captain position!

Maybe if the BOSS perceives enough value in him, another dose of Super Sensing Liquid would be prepared for him?

“The General Captain is leaving on a long trip on Friday night, so I’ll be discharged on Saturday morning, return to the bureau to go back to work, and it also makes it convenient to confirm Lin Qing’s movements.”

Xiao Peidong made up his mind.

The toxins in his body were long gone, and he was just recuperating now; there wouldn’t be any issues even if he was discharged now.

…

Three days later.

In the early morning of March 21st, Xiao Peidong packed his belongings and strode out of the main gate of Xiao Shan District People’s Hospital.

Outside the hospital gate.

A group of Patrol officers stood on the sidewalk nearby, celebrating his discharge and coming to welcome him.

“Captain Xiao, congratulations on your recovery.”

“Captain Xiao, congratulations.”

“Congratulations.”

Although Lin Qing had acted as the substitute Captain during his hospitalization, he was still the Deputy Captain, and having been injured in the line of duty, his discharge was still quite the event.

“Captain Xiao.”

Zhao Jiayi approached with a bouquet of sunflowers, “Captain Xiao, these flowers are from Captain Lin on his behalf. Sister Lin is preparing for a prosthetic limb transplant surgery today, she can’t leave, she’s still waiting outside the operating room, so she asked me to represent her to welcome your discharge.”

“Ah, that… hey, Lin Qing is so thoughtful, please thank him for me.”

Xiao Peidong accepted the bouquet with a touched expression, sincerely saying, “Captain Chen’s surgery is crucial, Lin Qing should indeed be there.”

He added with a sigh, “I heard that at the commendation meeting, Lin Qing spoke up for me and praised me multiple times, I’m truly grateful, and I haven’t been able to thank him in person, I will definitely express my thanks properly when I get the chance.”

Patrol officers around them muttered to themselves; Lin Qing and Captain Xiao were supposed to have a competitive relationship, yet they seemed to have a good relationship.

“Heh… too bad there won’t be an opportunity.”

Yet in Xiao Peidong’s heart was a sneer, “Dare to ruin my reputation in public? Wait until the BOSS cracks open your skull and takes out your brain, I’ll see if you’re still so arrogant then.”

He wiped away the tear from the corner of his eye, moved, “Let’s go, it’s time to return to the branch office, it’s been so long since I worked, I’m a little rusty.”

He was naturally eager to get back and get accustomed to work, in order to find out Lin Qing’s movements in the past few days and cooperate with Chu Tianyao.

Just at that moment—

“Whoosh!”

Suddenly, the sound of rushing wind came, and the group of Patrol officers quickly turned their heads to look.

Across the wide road where unmanned vehicles sped by, a blurry figure suddenly appeared on the opposite side of the road.

Then, like a swift gust of wind, with terrifying speed, the figure flashed across the busy road, and in the blink of an eye appeared in front of the group of Patrol officers.

Among those present, very few could clearly see such frightening speed.

Xiao Peidong was one of them.

The newcomer wore a hat, had a lean build, cold eyes, and an imposing presence that was intimidating!

“Hmm?”

Xiao Peidong couldn’t help but be slightly shocked, his pupils shrinking rapidly.

It was Chu Tianyao!