Merit Points (Seeking Collection!)

Great Zhou Dynasty, Heyuan Commandery.

Within the dark and cold prison cells of the county yamen's jail.

"Shen Zhui, I merely played around and killed a servant, and you're arresting me for such a trivial matter, disregarding my uncle's collegial relationship with you and showing no mercy to the Li Family?"

Outside the cell, Shen Zhui, a handsome youth of about seventeen or eighteen, heard the man's words and chuckled, "Yang Cheng, even if your uncle Yang Wu were here, he couldn't protect you.

Not to mention your father is just a minor steward of the Li Family. You don't represent the Li Family at all. Even if a Li Family disciple committed a crime, I, Shen Zhui, would dare to arrest them!"

"Good, good, you've got guts!" Yang Cheng said angrily. "Since I've lost to you and couldn't escape, I admit defeat! It won't be long before someone bails me out anyway. However, I will tell the Li Family exactly what you said in the future! You just wait!"

"Hmph! Stop the nonsense and stay put inside!"

"Congratulations Host, for apprehending a Houtian Martial Artist suspect of the sixth stage. This suspect's sin value is 160, rewarding 160 Merit Points."

Exiting the county yamen's jail, Shen Zhui checked the 'Punish Evil' system's notification and immediately shook his head.

"This Punish Evil system grants Merit Points based on the suspect's cultivation level, the difficulty of apprehension, and the depth of their sins."

"Although Yang Cheng is guilty of torturing and killing a slave, because he is only at the sixth stage of Houtian, the Merit Points awarded are a bit low."

"It seems I need to apprehend stronger criminals. If I could obtain an 'Execution' Order, the Merit Points would be much higher," Shen Zhui thought to himself.

Shen Zhui was not originally from this world.

Seven years ago, he transmigrated into this world, similar to Ancient Huaxia, into the body of a ten-year-old orphan in a small county town under the Great Zhou Dynasty. He almost starved to death, but fortunately, an old man took him in, saving his life.

Three years ago, by chance, he entered the 'Martial Class' room of the Heyuan Commandery county yamen, becoming a constable, and simultaneously activated the 'Punish Evil' system.

In three years, he rapidly progressed from a newcomer just stepping onto the path of martial arts to the seventh stage of Houtian Martial Artist!

Recalling these events, Shen Zhui couldn't help but sigh.

In this world, there were Immortals, Demons, and Monsters! There were Ghosts, Monsters, and Villains! And there were also powerful Martial Artists and True Persons! They could soar through the clouds, cleave mountains, and divert rivers!

The Great Zhou Dynasty ruled the four seas and eight directions, occupying the center of the continent, with vast and boundless territory!

Such a large territory was governed by True Persons and Martial Artists!

Because both 'Martial' and 'Dao' could lead to divinity!

Martial Artists and True Persons were the most respected individuals in this world!

"However, with this 'Punish Evil' system, if I can reach the Xiantian Martial Artist realm, I won't need to envy those high-flying Daoist True Persons."

Although Martial Artists were not as rare as Daoist cultivators and were more difficult to train, if they reached a certain level of cultivation, their combat power was not inferior to that of Daoist True Persons.

"I must reach the Xiantian Martial Artist realm as soon as possible. Only when I reach the Xiantian Martial Artist realm will I be considered someone of consequence in Heyuan County."

Shen Zhui felt a sense of impending crisis. In this world of the strong preying on the weak, death was a common occurrence.

Especially in his line of work, although he was executing official orders, he had unknowingly offended many people.

Without strength, there was no status. Like Yang Cheng, who merely tortured and killed a servant, he was only sentenced to less than a year.

If Shen Zhui hadn't apprehended him early, by the time Yang Cheng had bribed his way through, he probably wouldn't have even had to go to jail.

"Let's see how many Merit Points I have now. The system's judgment is actually instantaneous; there's no need to wait for Yang Cheng to go through the interrogation and detention process."

With a thought, a phantom screen appeared in Shen Zhui's eyes.

Shen Zhui: Houtian Martial Artist, Seventh Stage

Cultivation Technique: Blood Burning (Third Layer)

Martial Skill: Nine Layers of Iron Ruler (Great Accomplishment Realm)

Movement Technique: Flowing Cloud Steps (Minor Accomplishment Realm)

Merit Points: 3100

Exchange List: Enlightenment Time (100 Merit Points per second) Awakening Time (1000 Merit Points per second)

"3100 Merit Points, they've indeed increased! But no rush, I'll go to the Law Enforcement Hall to submit the order first."

Heyuan County Yamen, Law Enforcement Hall.

In the ancient and majestic county yamen hall, many yamen runners were coming and going. When Shen Zhui entered the Law Enforcement Hall, he immediately attracted the attention of others.

"Look, it's Shen Zhui!"

"Shen Zhui has completed another 'Capture' Order, truly remarkable!"

"How long has it been? The three-day deadline hasn't even passed. Shen Zhui is too fast!"

"This criminal was a Houtian Martial Artist of the sixth stage, just one step away from the late stage. Impressive!"

"The 'Capture' Orders issued from above are much more difficult than 'Execution' Orders. Houtian Martial Artists of the sixth stage are all ruthless characters. I could barely manage to kill them, but capturing them alive is too difficult!"

"Hey, don't let Shen Zhui's youth fool you. He's a genius in our Martial Class office, and even ranks highly among the three classes and six offices. He's truly remarkable."

"Brother Shen, thank you for your hard work."

"Shen Zhui, you're back."

"..."

The Law Enforcement Hall buzzed with discussion, and many people proactively greeted Shen Zhui.

Shen Zhui nodded in response to them all, but didn't stop. He went directly to the inner hall of the Law Enforcement Hall.

"Steward Liu, Shen Zhui from the Martial Class office. I have not failed my mission. The suspect in the Li Village servant murder case has been brought in."

"Hmm? It's Shen Zhui," an old man with a grizzled beard looked up from his desk.

"Sir, here is the 'Capture' Order," Shen Zhui took out a rhombus-shaped token emitting a faint green light from his bosom.

The County Magistrate's Edict was divided into 'Execution' Orders and 'Capture' Orders.

Once an edict was issued, an Execution Order meant the criminal was to be executed on the spot after being found. A Capture Order required them to be brought back.

Upon completion of the command, this Daoist magic token, crafted with a special pattern, would reveal a green light indicating the mission's completion.

"Good, Shen Zhui. You truly live up to your reputation as a talent valued by the County Magistrate. I'm busy with official duties, so I won't be overly polite. You may go," Steward Liu said with a smile, nodding in satisfaction.

"Yes."

Just as he exited the Law Enforcement Hall, a shout came from behind Shen Zhui.

"Shen Zhui, stop! Do you know who you just apprehended?"

Shen Zhui turned his head and saw three or five Martial Class yamen runners approaching. The burly man leading them, with a face full of coarse flesh, was named Yang Wu. He was an eighth-rank constable and the uncle of Yang Cheng, the suspect Shen Zhui had just arrested.

"Captain Yang, the person I apprehended just now is a criminal from Li Village named Yang Cheng. He murdered his servant and dumped the body. He deserves his punishment."

"Good! Good, it seems you are perfectly clear about the suspect's information. Constable Shen, you are truly excellent!" The burly man, Yang Wu, took a step forward and stared coldly at Shen Zhui, his imposing aura pressing down.

Shen Zhui raised his head, meeting his gaze without fear, his expression calm.

"Constable Shen, with your dedication to duty, you must be extremely careful of your own safety when handling cases in the future! If you lose your life, you might earn money but have no chance to spend it!" Yang Wu reminded him in a chilling tone.

Shen Zhui replied coldly, "I don't need Captain Yang to worry about this matter. I'd also like to remind you, sometimes, clinging to the wrong person can lead to a faster death than handling a case!"

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