Corpses Everywhere, Patrol Commissioner Enraged

Chapter 15: Corpses Everywhere, Inspector Enraged

Chapter Fifteen: Corpses Everywhere, Inspector Enraged

As the [Insightful Eye] opened, a golden light flashed in Lin Mo's eyes. He looked at the white aura above Uncle Changshun and the others' heads, still only able to examine them one by one.

Fortunately, the [Water Ghost Calamity] had vanished completely.

"Perhaps I can see green Destinies, but these people don't have such Destinies..."

Lin Mo pondered, but he always felt the [Insightful Eye]'s function was more than that. As he focused on Lin Hai carrying the water corpses, Lin Hai's expression suddenly changed.

He instinctively became alert. While the golden light in his eyes flickered, Lin Hai's changing expression slowed down dozens of times, and he could even see the slightest muscle twitches clearly.

Countless details unfolded before his eyes, like a frozen but zoomable image.

In almost an instant, he understood that Lin Hai was merely startled by the water corpse with its throat slit, and it was nothing serious.

"This [Insightful Eye] is very functional!"

A look of joy appeared on Lin Mo's face, and he immediately thought of the actual practical uses of the [Insightful Eye].

The most direct use would be for combat, indirectly boosting his reaction speed by a large margin, even surpassing the level of a Second Stage Practitioner.

Secondly, if he used the [Insightful Eye] for learning, any martial art shown to him once would give him countless opportunities to ponder it slowly.

"A great harvest of Luck, and my Blood Essence has also broken through to the Great Completion of the First Level. After returning and practicing the last two stances of the White Ape Eight Section Fist for a few days, I estimate I'll quickly break through the introductory stage and directly reach the Minor Accomplishment realm."

He had gambled correctly on this Water Ghost disaster!

"Lin Mo, we're thinking of hanging these corpses along the riverbank. After all, these things are like beasts. Even if they have slightly higher intelligence, their nature remains the same."

Lin Changshun walked with a limp to Lin Mo to discuss, adding, "The village chief and I have figured that if we hang them for two days, once the smell spreads, these water corpses probably won't dare to come near for a long time."

Lin Mo naturally understood this course of action, but to be safe, he stayed to watch the entire process.

After the Big Fishing Village hung the water corpses, when he checked the Destinies of others, not only did no trouble arise, but the Destiny symbolizing vitality became even more vigorous.

He finally felt at ease and didn't rest too long in the Big Fishing Village. After washing up and changing his clothes, he hurried back to Changhe County.

Back in his small courtyard, with the backing of the Changhe Martial Arts School, he finally relaxed completely. Exhausted from a whole day, he fell into a deep sleep.

When he woke up leisurely, it was already noon the next day. As soon as he opened the door, he saw Xu Changfeng approaching with a basket of food, a smile on his face.

Lin Mo's nostrils twitched. The fragrant aroma had already wafted in, and his stomach rumbled. He swallowed hard twice.

"Hungry? I figured you'd wake up around noon today, and I was right."

Xu Changfeng lifted the white gauze and revealed several dishes, all rich and oily.

A large plate of stewed pig trotters, a plate of white-cut chicken, and several small dishes of appetizers.

Lin Mo's throat bobbed. Suppressing his hunger, he was about to explain what happened yesterday.

Unexpectedly, Xu Changfeng waved his hand, his expression understanding. "No need to say more, we already know. Eat first, and after you're done, go see Master. He's waiting for you at the Stone Wall Courtyard."

Upon hearing that Old Master Yang was still waiting, Lin Mo didn't hesitate. He picked up the plate and began to stuff his mouth.

The dishes were devoured in a whirlwind, and within a few dozen breaths, they were all gone.

Lin Mo rubbed his stomach. After his Blood Essence broke through, his appetite had also increased significantly.

Even after eating several dishes, he wasn't even half full, but he knew what was more important. He got up and went with Xu Changfeng.

In the main seat of the courtyard's main hall, an old man in a grey robe was seated. Lin Mo respectfully poured a cup of hot tea and handed it over with a bow.

"Master, please have some tea."

"Mm." Yang Yun took the teacup, merely swirling the lid and blowing on it, feigning seriousness. "Do you know what you did yesterday?"

Even Xu Changfeng knew about yesterday's events, so it was impossible for Yang Yun, a Martial Master, not to. Lin Mo was direct and told him everything.

However, he made some modifications to certain details.

"Disciple noticed that Lin Changshun was attacked by a water ghost but managed to escape. Based on the beast's habits, it was likely tracking its location... However, Lin Changshun is my uncle, and I feared for his life, so I made this decision..."

He omitted the ability of Destiny in the details, vaguely attributing it to experience. This did not arouse Yang Yun's suspicion.

He praised him, "Truly excellent, and your luck is also good. You managed to break through amidst danger thanks to the water corpse crisis... It's a pity your Root Bone is still a bit lacking."

Speaking of this, Yang Yun couldn't help but feel regret for him. Judging by Lin Mo's Root Bone, he would probably only be able to hover around the Second Stage his entire life.

"You did very well in this matter, both publicly and privately. You deserve encouragement." Although Yang Yun felt regret, he still couldn't bring himself to take him as a Personal Disciple.

However, Lin Mo's feat of eliminating the water corpses this time was indeed a great accomplishment, indirectly saving hundreds of households in several nearby villages. Even the county magistrate praised him highly.

But compared to these, his registered disciple had an even greater opportunity.

"Do you know about the Great Gan Dynasty's Grace Order?"

"I know a little. I only know that Merit has great uses..." Lin Mo replied truthfully. Even the Grace Order was something he had read about in miscellaneous books.

"Just last night, while you were sound asleep, besides the Big Fishing Village and its neighboring villages, five villages around Changhe County were massacred..."

Old Master Yang frowned, a rare sight, and his brow remained furrowed for a long time. "The Prefecture City Inspector is furious and has issued a People's Grace Order, mobilizing all Martial Artists in several counties to eliminate the water ghost's lair with full force!"

"You are both lucky and unlucky. This time, you've been made an example of and recorded as having earned one People's Minor Merit."

Lin Mo blinked, still somewhat bewildered.

Although he didn't understand the full meaning, judging by the literal words, this should be a good thing.

"Let me put it more clearly. This People's Minor Merit is equivalent to a fifty-year Precious Medicine, but its hidden value is far more than that..."

Hearing this, Lin Mo suddenly understood, and the smile on his face faltered slightly.

He knew very well what a fifty-year Precious Medicine entailed. A few years ago, a herb-gathering group in Changhe County went into the mountains to obtain a Precious Medicine, and it was only forty years old, yet it brought disaster upon them.

The entire group, hundreds of people from the eighty-year-old elders down to the young children, left no survivors.

It was important to note that this herb-gathering group had the backing of a Third Stage Practitioner...

Yang Yun, a mere Martial Master, naturally wasn't afraid. However, he was Lin Mo, just a registered disciple.

In this world, without sufficient ability but carrying a pocket full of silver, one was a prime target!

"Disciple understands. I just don't know about this hidden value?"

"Three Minor Merits grant one opportunity to apply to the Prefecture City Martial Academy!"