Lefu Supermarket (Please Vote)

"Righteous Qi Value, enhance Galloping Horse Strength."

Qin Fen added all the Righteous Qi Value he had just gained to Galloping Horse Strength.

His body shuddered, and that familiar sensation returned.

His strength increased, his muscles grew firmer, and his tendons and bones became tougher.

Galloping Horse Strength/Peak Perfection (140/500)

He was one step closer to the Third Realm of Jing Li, Smooth Strength.

Dee-doo, dee-doo, dee-doo~~~~

Just then, piercing sirens rang out beside everyone's ears.

Then, three police vehicles sped over from the distance.

One was a patrol car, while the other two were riot-control vehicles specially used by the SWAT team.

The moment the vehicles stopped, more than a dozen SWAT officers rushed out of the riot-control vehicles.

Every SWAT officer was fully armed, holding compact submachine guns aimed at the large dog lying on the ground.

"Captain, this alien dog no longer has any signs of life."

A SWAT officer stepped forward, conducted a test with specialized equipment, and reported to a middle-aged man with a square face.

"Young man, did you kill this alien dog?"

The SWAT captain saw Qin Fen holding a riot shield smeared with blood and stepped forward to ask.

"Hello, sir. I'm Qin Fen, a Martial Arts Student from Yang City Thirteenth High School. I've reached the Second Realm of Jing Li. This alien dog was about to charge into the residential complex and had clashed with the security guards on duty. To prevent anyone from getting hurt, I stepped forward and killed it."

Qin Fen immediately replied.

"You did very well. Anyone who kills rebels from the Alien Organization or aliens will receive nothing but credit." The SWAT captain stepped forward and patted Qin Fen on the shoulder. "I'll remember you—Qin Fen, a Martial Arts Student from Yang City Thirteenth High School. I'll report your merit to the Martial Arts Bureau, where it will be entered into your file. The more merit you accumulate, the more preferential treatment you'll receive. Once your merit reaches a certain level, you may even be awarded a merit medal."

"Thank you for the praise, sir. It's what I should do as a Quasi-Martial Artist."

Qin Fen hurriedly thanked him. He had not expected to gain merit for killing an alien dog.

Merit was extremely difficult to obtain. Ordinary people might never earn even a single Merit Point in their entire lives.

Once one's merit reached a certain level, the higher-ups would award a merit medal.

There were five types of merit medals in total.

The highest-ranking one was the Human Hero Medal.

The number of people who possessed this medal could be counted on two hands worldwide. They were all peerless figures who had turned the tide during the two great upheavals, saving Blue Star and all humanity. The medal was jointly awarded by nations around the world.

Even Heads of State from every country had to show respect to those who possessed the Human Hero Medal.

Next came the first-class Blazing Sun Medal. Only those who had obtained the Blazing Sun Medal were qualified to compete for the position of Head of State.

It also came with all kinds of special privileges.

Below that were the second-class Moonlight Medal, third-class Star Medal, and fourth-class Glory Medal.

Even the fourth-class Glory Medal was incredibly difficult to obtain. In Yang City, its holders were rarer than Martial Artists.

However, Merit Points could also be exchanged at the Martial Arts Bureau for many cultivation resources unavailable on the market.

"Mm." The SWAT captain nodded, then waved to the other officers. "Carry the alien dog's corpse onto the riot-control vehicle and clean up the scene. Don't leave behind even a drop of alien blood."

"Yes, Captain."

The officers carried the alien dog onto one of the riot-control vehicles and began washing the ground.

The riot shield in Qin Fen's hand was also confiscated because it was stained with the alien dog's blood.

"Wait, why aren't Dad and Mom back yet?"

Qin Fen took out his phone and checked the time. It was already past nine fifty.

They should have been home by now.

They couldn't have run into aliens on the way, could they?!

Qin Fen's heart sank, and panic appeared in his eyes.

He immediately called his father, Qin Guofeng.

"Pick up, pick up... You have to pick up!"

As he listened to the ringing tone, Qin Fen grew anxious.

"Hello."

The call connected, and his father's voice came through from the other end.

"Dad, where are you and Mom? Aliens are out tonight. Are you okay?"

Hearing his father's voice, Qin Fen let out a breath of relief. What he had feared had not happened.

"We're fine. We stopped at Lefu Supermarket on the way and went inside to buy a few things. We'll be back soon."

Qin Guofeng's calm voice came through the phone.

"So you're at the supermarket."

Hearing that, Qin Fen breathed easier.

"Rat-a-tat-tat..."

Just then, Qin Fen heard gunfire coming from the other end of the call.

"Dad, did you run into aliens? Why can I hear gunshots?"

Panic appeared on Qin Fen's face as he immediately asked.

"Don't worry, we're fine. The Guard Bureau's SWAT officers are dealing with the aliens. It'll be over soon."

Qin Guofeng reassured him.

As he spoke, the gunfire from the other end became even more intense.

Although Qin Guofeng made it sound easy, he was surely at the center of the battle. That made Qin Fen even more anxious.

"Dad, Mom, make sure you protect yourselves! Don't run around!"

Qin Fen shouted into the phone.

"Son, don't worry. The aliens appeared on the first floor of the supermarket, while we're all on the third floor. The Guard Bureau's SWAT officers have already arrived. They should take care of the aliens before long. Don't worry, we'll be back soon."

Perhaps because he did not want Qin Fen to worry, Qin Guofeng's voice was very calm, without the slightest hint of panic.

"Pick up the pace. Once you're done cleaning up, head to Lefu Supermarket."

At that moment, the SWAT captain had also heard the gunfire coming from Qin Fen's phone, and his expression changed.

They had received more than a dozen reports tonight, all related to the Alien Organization and aliens.

His side had been lucky. By the time they arrived, Qin Fen had already dealt with the alien dog. But the other locations were not so fortunate; officers were currently fighting the Alien Organization and aliens.

Soon, the officers finished cleaning up the battlefield.

"Sir, may I go with you?"

Qin Fen took a deep breath and decided to head to Lefu Supermarket.

Although he had killed the alien dog and gained 40 Righteous Qi Value, the strength of the Alien Organization and aliens varied. If he encountered one comparable to an External Master, going there would be nothing short of seeking death.

No one could guarantee that every alien they encountered would be as weak as that alien dog.

But now that his parents were trapped, he had no choice but to go.

"Fine. Get in."

After considering it, the SWAT captain agreed to let Qin Fen come along.

After all, Qin Fen was a Quasi-Martial Artist who had reached the Second Realm of Jing Li and had killed an alien dog by himself. He might truly prove useful. Though they had guns, they still had to hit their targets for them to matter.

And inside a supermarket, the terrain was complicated. The aliens would not stupidly stand still and let themselves be shot.

Qin Fen immediately got into the police car, which sped toward Lefu Supermarket.

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