Basic Constable Saber Technique, One-Click Perfection

[Ding! Consumed 100 Crit Points, Basic Constable Saber Technique crit successful!]

The System's prompt sound had barely finished when Lin Feng felt as if his mind had been struck by a bolt of lightning from the heavens!

A vast and pure torrent instantly surged into his sea of consciousness.

It wasn't some profound cultivation method, nor was it some world-ending move. It was boundless comprehension regarding the most unadorned saber technique, Basic Constable Saber Technique!

How to hold a saber most effortlessly, how to strike most swiftly, how to cleave most effectively, how to parry most steadily...

It was as if a saber master who had practiced the art for decades had, in an instant, imparted the crystallization of his life's work to Lin Feng as a sudden enlightenment.

Basic Constable Saber Technique, Perfected!

Though this all seemed lengthy, in the outside world, it had only taken an instant.

That dark green zombie, after dealing with Old Wang, had locked its hollow, ghost fire eyes onto the only living person present—Lin Feng.

"Roar!"

It let out a low growl, carrying a thick stench of decay and a foul wind, and stomped hard on the ground. The solid earth was compressed into a shallow pit by its foot, and its figure transformed into a dark green lightning bolt, its claws aimed directly at Lin Feng's heart!

Too fast!

If it were the previous Lin Feng, he probably wouldn't have even had time to react before being instantly disemboweled.

But now, it was different!

In Lin Feng's eyes, the zombie's ghost-like movements seemed to have been put on slow motion.

Weaknesses! Weaknesses everywhere!

Because it pursued extreme speed, its neck was completely exposed, wide open!

Lin Feng's gaze was calmer than ever before.

Instead of retreating, he stepped forward, his body sinking slightly into a stable, mountain-like horse stance.

The Hundred Refined Steel saber he held, which he had complained was worse than a kitchen knife, also became different at this moment.

"Hum--"

The blade emitted a faint hum, as if excited for the ultimate strike to come.

No flashy moves, just the simplest strike from Basic Constable Saber Technique—a direct cleave!

However, this seemingly ordinary saber strike, in Lin Feng's hands, bloomed with an entirely different brilliance.

[2x Crit Triggered!]

In an instant, Lin Feng felt as if he wasn't holding a saber, but a condensed beam of moonlight! A power far exceeding his own surged from his arm into the blade, with speed and sharpness amplified to an unbelievable degree at this moment!

A blindingly bright saber light, like a silver moon, flashed and vanished in the silent mass grave.

The saber light was precise, swift, and carried an unstoppable resolve, perfectly slicing through the zombie's neck.

There was no loud clash of metal, nor any resistance as expected.

It felt like a red-hot brand slicing through solidified butter, unbelievably smooth!

The zombie's charging momentum suddenly halted. Its sharp claws were less than three inches from Lin Feng's chest.

"Gurgle... gurgle..."

A large, hideous, dark green head rolled from its neck, falling to the ground and bouncing twice. The ghost fire in its hollow eye sockets then extinguished with a "poof."

Its headless, massive body, propelled by inertia, charged forward two more steps before crashing to the ground with a "thump," completely lifeless.

One strike, decapitation!

"Hoo... hoo... hoo..."

Lin Feng panted heavily, staring at the unbelievable scene before him, his heart still pounding wildly.

But this time, it wasn't from fear, but from the ecstatic joy of surviving a close call!

[Ding! Successfully killed a Tier 1 Living Corpse!]
[Crit Multiplier increased to 2.5x! Gained 100 Crit Points!]

The System's prompt sounded again, bringing Lin Feng back to his senses.

He glanced at the corpses of the zombie and the One-Eyed Dragon on the ground, then at Old Wang, who was lying on the ground, his condition unknown. He took a deep breath, knowing this was not the time to be stunned.

He first went to check Old Wang's breathing and found that he was still alive, though his spine was shattered and his injuries were extremely severe.

Lin Feng didn't dare to delay. With immense effort, he lifted the tall and burly Old Wang onto his back.

Then, suppressing his nausea, he carried the foul-smelling zombie head in one hand.

In the other, he picked up the One-Eyed Dragon's large ring-hilted saber, casually chopped off the One-Eyed Dragon's head as well, and tied it to his waist with a rope.

After doing all this, he walked towards Qingyang County, carrying a living person on his back and two dead heads, his feet sinking into the soft ground.

"Stop... Stop! Who's there!"

The two bailiffs at the gate, still groggy, were startled awake by the sight of someone covered in blood, carrying a person and two heads. They almost wet themselves in fright.

"Intern Constable, Lin Feng!"

Lin Feng's voice was a little hoarse.

When the bailiffs drew closer and saw Lin Feng's face clearly in the lantern light, as well as the "trophies" in his hands and at his waist, they gasped in shock.

"My heavens! Is that... the head of the notorious bandit One-Eyed Dragon?"

"And the other one... with a green face and fangs, is... is it a demon?!"

The news spread like wildfire, instantly covering the entire back courtyard of the county yamen.

For a moment, the entire silent county yamen erupted in excitement!

Even the County Magistrate Zhao Dehai, who had already retired for the night, was disturbed and convened court late into the night.

The county yamen hall was brightly lit, and the atmosphere was solemn.

Magistrate Zhao sat high on the dais, looking at Lin Feng below, whose face was pale but whose eyes were resolute, and at the two genuine heads. His face was filled with shock and admiration.

"Lin Feng! On this occasion, you faced danger without fear, not only capturing the notorious bandit One-Eyed Dragon but also slaying a rampaging demon and rescuing your colleague Wang Er. Your merits are immense!"

Magistrate Zhao slammed the gavel, his voice like a thunderclap, "I hereby announce that Probationary Constable Lin Feng, effective immediately, will be promoted to a formal Constable of Qingyang County Yamen, bypassing the usual procedures!"

"Thank you, Your Excellency!"

Lin Feng's heart rejoiced. He finally had a formal position!

"Guards, award fifty taels of silver! See to it that Constable Wang is well taken care of and请 the best doctor in the city to treat him!"

"Thank you, Your Excellency!"

Lin Feng bowed his thanks again but grumbled inwardly.

Slaying a demon is only worth fifty taels?

Isn't that a bit too little?

Just then, a middle-aged man with a handlebar mustache and sinister eyes stepped forward. He was the Captain, Li Gang.

Li Gang first bowed hypocritically to the magistrate, then said to Lin Feng with a forced smile, "Lin Feng, congratulations on your promotion. However, since you are new and don't understand the rules, a portion of the reward money, according to our yamen's custom, must be handed over for public use. We all need money for drinks, tea, and weapon maintenance, don't we? Moreover, Brother Wang Er is so severely injured this time, and the subsequent medical expenses will likely be a bottomless pit..."

As he spoke, he took the fifty taels of reward money from the treasurer and, in front of everyone, counted out five taels, which he placed in Lin Feng's hand.

"Take these five taels for now. The remaining forty-five taels, I will 'safeguard' for you to cover Wang Er's medical expenses."

Lin Feng's brow immediately furrowed.

What a guy, trying to take a nine-to-one cut right off the bat?

His greed is too obvious!

He looked up at Captain Li Gang, meeting his eyes, which held a warning and a hint of contempt.

A show of dominance.

Lin Feng clutched the lone five taels of silver, sneering inwardly, but outwardly, he calmly cupped his hands and said, "Everything is up to the Captain's discretion."

Revenge from a gentleman takes ten years. Revenge from a scoundrel takes from morning till night.

I, Lin Feng, am not a gentleman.

Li Gang nodded with satisfaction, thinking the young man was sensible. He then pretended to arrange things:

"Hmm, good. Starting tomorrow, you will be a formal constable. I see that the security in the southern part of the city has been rather poor lately, with petty thefts happening frequently. You will be responsible for the daily patrols in that area. It's good for young people to get more experience."

The other experienced constables present all wore smiles of schadenfreude.

The southern part of the city was the poorest and most chaotic area in Qingyang County, a hub for all sorts of people, with the least profit and the most trouble. Patrolling there was a recognized hardship.

This was clearly Li Gang's attempt to suppress and ostracize Lin Feng, the newcomer who had risen so quickly.

Lin Feng understood perfectly, but he calmly accepted the assignment.

"Yes, subordinate obeys."

This first encounter, he seemed to have the disadvantage, but only he knew.

With the System he possessed.

He was no longer in the same world as these old hands who only knew how to scheme, slack off, and get by.

The urgent task now was to improve his strength!

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