Xue Ye, Chapter 11: Diamond Ring (Part 1)

"Hei Yan, you've passed the assessment!" Zhang Yu and Zhang Shan exchanged a look before announcing their decision.

This was an old rule: anyone who reached the level of a Level 4 expert would be directly recruited into Security Bureau Group 11.

"Congratulations, congratulations!" Tan Jin and the others said to Hei Yan with smiles. Hei Yan was also beaming. Although he knew he would definitely pass, he still felt excited when the announcement came directly from someone from Security Bureau Group 11.

"You youngsters, hurry up and finish your tests!" Meng Tian said with a laugh, and then Tan Jin, Sister Yan, and the others stepped up to be tested.

It was as expected, but also a little disappointing. No one reached a thousand crystals. Sister Yan, who had the highest energy, was only close to 700 crystals.

"300 crystals, haha, I've finally made a little progress. Li Yang, it's your turn, surprise them!" Tian Lin said with a grin as he walked towards Li Yang, still talking. Only Tian Lin and Hei Yan knew about Li Yang's test last night; everyone else was unaware.

Li Yang smiled slightly and confidently walked into the testing range.

The testing light instantly enveloped Li Yang. With a "beep," the light extinguished.

"150 crystals!"

Li Yang felt a bit dejected. "It seems the Internal Energy I converted from absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth this morning hasn't even reached one crystal. This cultivation still has a long way to go!" One crystal of energy was a huge amount. The total energy of an ordinary person was less than one crystal. Generally, special forces soldiers who underwent strengthening training had about a few crystals of energy in their entire body.

He was dejected, but the others were...

"Ah, a Level 3 expert! Li Yang, how have you been training these past ten days? You were only at 80 crystals last time, how did you jump to 150 crystals all of a sudden? How could it be so fast?" Tan Jin exclaimed in surprise.

Sister Yan's eyes widened. "Li Yang, you good fellow, amazing, truly amazing. Sister Yan trained desperately and only increased it a little."

Tan Huo also gaped...

Li Yang pretended to be oblivious and smiled as everyone questioned him.

Zhang Yu, however, was delighted. He had learned from Meng Tian earlier that Li Yang's total energy was only around 80 crystals. Even if Li Yang's Flying Dagger was powerful, his attack power would at most be comparable to the peak of a Level 4 expert. If he wanted Li Yang to become an inspector, he would have to have a good talk with the head of Security Bureau Group 11. However, now that Li Yang's energy had reached Level 3, it was another matter entirely.

"Attack power equivalent to a Level 5 expert, recommended position – Inspector!" Zhang Yu wrote this comment on the assessment.

"When Li Yang's energy was only thirty crystals, he was already on par with the Level 4 judge from last time. With 80 crystals, Li Yang's attack power should have reached the peak of a Level 4 expert. Now that his energy is 150 crystals, he should, approximately, be considered to have just reached the realm of a Level 5 expert! My assessment should be fine!" Zhang Yu reassured himself.

Zhang Yu repeatedly used phrases like "should, approximately, almost, barely" in his thoughts, simply because he knew that Li Yang could definitely instantly kill a Level 4 expert when encountered. However, if he encountered a Level 5 expert, he would have no hope at all! He would be instantly killed by a Level 5 expert!

The gap between a Level 5 expert and a Level 4 expert was too vast. Although Li Yang could now completely defeat a Level 4 expert, he would be utterly defeated with no chance of winning against a Level 5 expert!

Houtian Stage experts' protective true qi could not block bullets.

However, Xiantian Stage experts could project their true qi outwards, and the nature of the true qi transformed from Houtian to Xiantian. Their defensive power was astonishing, and they could block bullets! However, they could not block Li Yang's Flying Dagger, which was imbued with Internal Energy.

But the most powerful were the Xiantian Great Accomplishment Stage experts. Their Xiantian true qi was inexhaustible, and the protective true qi on their bodies was no longer called protective true qi but protective gang qi! The defensive power of this protective gang qi was even stronger than before, and Li Yang's Flying Dagger could not penetrate it!

Li Yang's greatest strength was his Flying Dagger. If even his Flying Dagger could not penetrate, he would have no choice but to be slaughtered! Unless Li Yang could possess Xiantian true qi, his Flying Dagger imbued with Xiantian true qi could break through the protective gang qi.

"However, if Li Yang ambushed them and the Xiantian Great Accomplishment Stage expert hadn't activated their protective gang qi initially, Li Yang might still win. My assessment isn't wrong then!" Zhang Yu thought with a smile, but then solemnly announced, "Li Yang's energy has greatly increased since last time, and he has previously completed A-level and B-level missions. Coupled with the astonishing attack power of his Little Li Flying Dagger, I declare Li Yang has passed the assessment!"

In fact, there was one more stage of testing, which was practical combat.

But Zhang Yu couldn't wait. He remembered the order from the head of the group that Li Yang must be recruited into Security Bureau Group 11, regardless of his energy level!

"Damn Octopus, why so hasty? We haven't even conducted the practical combat test yet! You haven't seen the power of the Little Li Flying Dagger with your own eyes!" Meng Tian asked doubtfully. His brother, Zhang Yu, was notoriously strict. This time, he had declared Li Yang passed after only testing his energy. After all, Li Yang was only at 150 crystals. Although the Little Li Flying Dagger was famous, according to Zhang Yu's usual temper, he should have at least witnessed it himself to believe it.

"Meng Tian, Li Yang completed an A-level mission, so he should directly enter Security Bureau Group 11. Last time, it was because his energy was too low that he wasn't recruited. This time, Li Yang's energy has improved so rapidly and his progress is so immense! Of course, I'll let him pass. As for the power of the Little Li Flying Dagger, hehe, back then, when he was just a little fellow with 30 crystals, he killed a Level 4 ninja. Doesn't that prove the power of the Little Li Flying Dagger?" Zhang Yu replied with a smile.

Although Meng Tian felt that Zhang Yu was a bit off today, he didn't say anything further. After all, he knew Li Yang's strength. His entry into Security Bureau Group 11 was a sure thing.

"Alright, the practical combat exercise will now commence! Li Yang and Hei Yan can go rest!" Meng Tian announced.

Li Yang was incredibly excited; he couldn't wait any longer. For over a year, they had talked on the phone for half an hour every day. Now, happiness was so close, and his racing heart made him feel dizzy.

"Captain, judge, I have something important to attend to right now. May I leave first?" Li Yang asked nervously. He was planning to leave immediately to buy a diamond ring!