A Windfall Overnight (Please Vote)

"Qin Fen, thank you for this. Without you, those people might not have been able to evacuate safely. Killing the Alien Dog was one merit, and this is another. I'll make sure to include your contributions in the report. You won't be shortchanged."

Qin Fen had just emerged from the supermarket's emergency exit when Captain Chen came up to thank him.

"No need to thank me. Our teachers often teach us that practicing martial arts to strengthen ourselves isn't for showing off our ferocity, fighting others, or bullying the weak. It is to promote righteousness, assist the government in cracking down on crime and evil, maintain public order, and deal with Aliens and alien creatures. This is what I should do."

Qin Fen made his stance very clear.

"Not bad. Thirteen Middle School has produced a student like you. Their education has truly been effective."

Captain Chen nodded.

Of Yang City's thirteen martial arts schools, Yang City No. 1 High School, Yang City No. 2 High School, and Yang City No. 3 High School were key martial arts schools, while the other ten were ordinary ones. Thirteen Middle School ranked at the very bottom, and few of its students could get into Martial Arts University.

But this time, Thirteen Middle School was destined to stand out.

As a student of Thirteen Middle School, Qin Fen had earned merit. Naturally, the school's leaders and teachers would receive commendations as well.

"Right, don't take off your combat suit yet," Captain Chen said. "This time, we received more than a dozen reports from Xisha District residents, all concerning Aliens and alien creatures. There are still some places we haven't dealt with, and perhaps you can help. But don't worry. According to the detector's readings, these Aliens and alien creatures are all Level Two, so the danger is relatively low. If any reach Level Three or above, a specialized armed police unit will handle them.

"Of course, if you truly don't want to, we won't force you. This wasn't your responsibility to begin with. You helped us kill the Alien Dog and dealt with the alien in the supermarket. That was already a huge help.

"You're still a student. Even if you are going to deal with Aliens and alien creatures, that should be something for the future."

"What? More than a dozen incidents involving Aliens and alien creatures broke out at the same time?"

Shock filled Qin Fen's eyes.

He had thought there was only the Alien Dog outside the residential compound and the alien in this supermarket.

He had never expected that more than a dozen incidents involving Aliens and alien creatures would occur throughout Xisha District in one night. Aliens had appeared before, but there had only been a few cases of Aliens and alien creatures hurting people over an entire month.

"Dealing with Aliens and alien creatures and building a harmonious society is everyone's responsibility. It's my honor to be able to help."

Of course, Qin Fen would not refuse Captain Chen's invitation to deal with Aliens and alien creatures. He was far too delighted for that.

Whether he had killed the Alien Dog or the Bone Spur Alien in the supermarket, he had gained 40 Righteous Qi Value. If he killed a few more Aliens and alien creatures, he could raise the proficiency of Galloping Horse Strength to its peak and break through to the Third Realm of Jing Li.

Reaching the Third Realm of Jing Li in Senior One would put him in the upper ranks even among the key martial arts schools of Yang City.

"Captain, I'll go speak to my parents first and have them head home."

Qin Fen saw his parents waving to him from behind the police cordon and immediately said so.

"Alright. I'll have two officers escort them home later."

Captain Chen nodded.

"Dad, Mom, Aliens and alien creatures have appeared in other parts of Xisha District too. I need to assist the police in dealing with them, so I'll probably be back very late. You both have work tomorrow, so go home and sleep first. Don't wait up for me."

Qin Fen stepped forward and spoke.

"Be careful. Make sure to protect yourself."

There was worry in Qin Guofeng's eyes. He seemed to have a thousand things he wanted to say, but in the end, he said only that.

He was afraid that saying too much would affect Qin Fen.

"Those Aliens and alien creatures are only Level Two. I can handle them." Qin Fen smiled, then added, "Xisha District isn't peaceful right now. Captain Chen said he would have two officers escort you home."

"We understand. Don't worry about us. Just keep yourself safe."

Qin Guofeng waved his hand, then pulled Cheng Yun around, unwilling to let Qin Fen see the worry in his eyes.

Dad, Mom, don't worry. I'll protect myself.

Qin Fen naturally saw the worry in his parents' eyes. He clenched his fists and silently vowed to himself.

If he wanted to become a Martial Artist and grow stronger, fighting Aliens and alien creatures was a path he had to take. The only difference was whether it happened sooner or later. The earlier he experienced it and accumulated experience, the more beneficial it would be for him.

Fighting Aliens and alien creatures was a battle of life and death, and it could improve one's combat skills far more than sparring with classmates.

When classmates sparred, even in interschool exchange matches organized by the school, Martial Arts Students from different schools did not dare to strike to kill. As a result, they inevitably held back. Fighting Aliens and alien creatures was completely different. It was kill or be killed. One mistake could cost him his life.

Between life and death was where combat skills improved the fastest.

Under normal circumstances, Aliens below Level Three would adapt to their strength in alien bases and would not go out. Yet this time, more than a dozen incidents involving Aliens and alien creatures had occurred, and all of them were only at Level Two.

Therefore, this was a rare opportunity for Qin Fen.

Not only could he hone his combat skills, but he could also obtain a large amount of Righteous Qi Value and quickly advance to the Third Realm of Jing Li.

"Guofeng, why didn't you let me say a few more words to our child just now?"

Cheng Yun complained to Qin Guofeng.

"Our child has become capable enough to deal with Aliens and alien creatures. We should be happy and proud of him. Children will grow up eventually. They'll have their own dreams and careers. We shouldn't become burdens or shackles holding him back."

Qin Guofeng spoke in a deep voice.

"You're the only one who understands all these grand principles. Is it wrong for me to care about our child?"

Cheng Yun rolled her eyes at Qin Guofeng.

"What does a woman like you know? Come on, let's go home first."

Qin Guofeng and Cheng Yun got into a police car with two officers and quickly drove away.

After watching the police car leave, Qin Fen followed Captain Chen into another police car. Together with more than a dozen SWAT team officers, they headed for the next area where Aliens and alien creatures had appeared, while some of the SWAT team officers remained at the supermarket to continue clearing the scene.

The Aliens and alien creatures appearing in Xisha District were all at Level Two.

Judging by their danger level, the Guard Bureau's SWAT team was fully capable of handling them, so Qin Fen actually had few chances to act. These Aliens and alien creatures could not withstand gunfire.

The reason Captain Chen had brought Qin Fen along was because he feared special circumstances.

For example, the alien in the supermarket had been extremely fast, and the supermarket was a complicated environment. Goods were everywhere, blocking sightlines, making it difficult to hit the alien.

Unless it could be driven onto an open street, where a machine gun barrage could definitely kill it.

During the operation, Qin Fen acted a total of eight times.

In all eight cases, the Aliens and alien creatures had retreated into the sewers after realizing they were outmatched. The SWAT team did not dare rashly enter the sewers. In those narrow tunnels, if an alien guarded the passageway, every SWAT officer who went down would die.

Without Qin Fen, the SWAT team could only have requested that the armed police unit send experts over.

Qin Fen's appearance had indeed been a tremendous help to the SWAT team, greatly increasing Captain Chen's favorable impression of him.

After the operation ended, Captain Chen treated Qin Fen to a lavish meal.

By the time Qin Fen finished eating and returned home, it was already past midnight, and his parents had gone to sleep.

Looking at the extra 360 Righteous Qi Value on the Panel, Qin Fen's mood instantly became wonderful. The night's hard work had been worth it. Gaining 360 Righteous Qi Value in a single night could be described with one phrase: getting rich overnight.

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