The Social Status of a Cultivator

Chapter 40: The Social Status of Cultivators

Approaching Lu Li now was a middle-aged Patrol Officer with graying temples.

The man had a slick expression, completely disregarding the crippled man before him, and immediately took out handcuffs to make an arrest.

But in the next second, he froze!

Under the eyes of everyone present, the cripple gestured, and a hunting rifle flew into his hand! The light in his eyes began to shine like stars!

"It's a cultivator!"

"At least in the Samadhi realm!"

As police officers from another world, they naturally knew what this represented.

The scene instantly fell silent. The Patrol Officers' eyes flickered, and they all stopped in unison, slowly retreating.

The middle-aged Patrol Officer who had been walking towards Lu Li quickly tucked the handcuffs into his waist, a look of awkward flattery on his face.

The other Patrol Officers also looked at Lu Li discreetly, their eyes filled with caution and apprehension!

At this moment, Lu Li clearly felt that what these people feared was not his gun, but him as a person!

The current scene was a bit like catching your boss while checking attendance.

Lu Li couldn't help but think: Do cultivators have very high social status?

He stayed home and cultivated every day, so he wasn't entirely sure.

But it was precisely because of this that the Patrol Officers were caught off guard, cursing inwardly:

[Damn it, how can there be a cultivator here!]

[A dignified cultivator living in such a rundown courtyard? Is he crazy!]

The incident happened suddenly, and everyone looked to their leader, Qin Chuan, to see what he would say.

Qin Chuan's expression turned extremely grim. He stared at Lu Li for a long time, confirming that he was a cultivator in the Samadhi realm, and so young!

Qin Chuan took a deep breath and pretended to be calm, saying:

"I didn't expect to meet a cultivator here. It's an honor! I ask that you, Your Excellency, do not interfere in the internal affairs of our Patrol Bureau."

Lu Li said coldly, "Xiao Cha and I are close friends. Her business is my business."

"Opposing the authorities is extremely unwise!"

Qin Chuan's face darkened, and he reached for the gun holster at his waist, where a Borchardt C93 pistol was kept.

The light in Lu Li's eyes grew more intense, and the situation was on the verge of exploding!

Seeing this, the Patrol Officers cursed Qin Chuan in their hearts:

[Why drag us into your personal vendetta to die with you!]

[If there's a fight today, we'll die for nothing! This cultivator just needs to sign a confession and join a powerful figure, and he'll be fine!]

The Patrol Officers looked at each other, exchanged glances, and instantly reached an agreement. They quickly clamored to separate the two:

"We're all colleagues, there's no need to make things so unpleasant."

"Captain Qin, Xiao Cha grew up before our eyes, let's just drop it."

"There are many elders in the bureau; it wouldn't look good for everyone if things get too tense."

With a flurry of persuasion and a way to save face, they surrounded Qin Chuan and retreated.

In reality, Qin Chuan just liked to bully the weak and was not eager to risk his life, so he half-heartedly agreed.

Before leaving, he uttered a perfunctory remark: "The Great Jin Dynasty prohibits firearms. It's best for Your Excellency to keep your gun put away!"

A few Patrol Officers, unwilling to offend anyone, tried to smooth things over with Xiao Cha:

"The higher-ups have set a deadline for solving the case, we were forced into this, Xiao Cha, please don't blame us~"

"What Xiao Cha? From now on, you'll be called Captain Luo!"

"Ah, right, right, please don't hold it against us~"

These law enforcement officers showed no sign of righteous indignation. After a few smooth, worldly remarks, they bowed and left.

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The farce finally came to an end, but Xiao Cha's face was filled with embarrassment.

These sycophantic colleagues, who bullied the weak and feared the strong, made her feel deeply ashamed.

Especially since she herself, and her most respected father, were also members of the Patrol Bureau.

Lu Li, however, was unfazed. Corrupt and incompetent governments deserved nothing better than this kind of person.

At this moment, Wan Qing, after comforting Tong Shao, walked out from the main hall and said with great admiration:

"It's all thanks to Young Master Lu that these people were scared away."

Lu Li sighed, "My identity as a cultivator in the Samadhi realm is quite intimidating, huh?"

Wan Qing explained, "The path of Spirit Refining heavily relies on talent, so cultivators are scarce, and young ones like you, Young Master, are even rarer."

Xiao Cha also chimed in, "There's war everywhere now, and they're in dire need of cultivators to operate cannons. If you join the army, you'll immediately be appointed a Battalion Commander, a seventh-rank position."

Lu Li immediately understood. The "Bullet Time" ability was perfect for firearms, and it could also make artillery fire more accurately!

He then asked, "Xiao Cha, what rank are you then?"

Xiao Cha blushed and replied, "I don't have a rank right now... Once I achieve Organ Refining and become a constable, I'll be ninth-rank."

Only ninth-rank, Lu Li grinned. He felt a tiny bit smug~

Xiao Cha puffed up indignantly, growing more displeased. She really wanted to tell Lu Li about the might of the "Six Divine Constables," "Divine Judgment with Iron Pen," and so on.

But when she thought about how Lu Li had scared away over a dozen Patrol Officers by himself, she lost the desire to speak.

When she was little, she thought Patrol Officers were the greatest and most upright profession in the world.

She was determined to be as upright and incorruptible as her father when she grew up, taking it upon herself to eliminate evil and protect the good.

But now?

"Helping human traffickers catch children... When did Patrol Officers become like this!"

Xiao Cha was very unhappy, her bright red lips pouting high.

At this moment, Lu Li smiled and said:

"I remember someone's conviction was to become a great hero who 'holds the ambition to pacify the nation and eradicates injustice'~"

Xiao Cha glared at him and said coquettishly, "You don't need to remind me, I naturally remember!"

In just an instant, the young lady's spirits revived.

The setting sun was like blood, and a few crows cawed on a barren tree.

Xiao Cha took a deep breath, holding it for a full half-minute... The next second, rumbling thunder sounded from her nose and mouth!

This was the combined force of her five internal organs, resonating through her entire chest cavity, the same way a tiger roars!

Wan Qing, having foreseen this, covered her ears. Lu Li, following his will, automatically closed his ear flaps.

Just as he finished doing this, a thunderous roar erupted!

The sound waves shook dust from the roof tiles, countless leaves fell from the phoenix trees, and the crows, startled, flew away with strange cries.

"I've achieved Organ Refining!"

As the roar subsided, Xiao Cha was unable to contain her excitement! Her face was flushed with exhilaration!

She then exhorted:

"Breaking through to Organ Refining isn't just related to the body, it also has a great connection to the mind. Remember this, remember this!"

"Got it, Master Luo~" Wan Qing said with a happy chuckle.

Lu Li also clasped his hands in a salute, "Congratulations, Master Luo!"

Those in the Organ Refining realm were respectfully called "Martial Masters." This was their affectionate jest.

Conversely, another group of people was not nearly as happy.

At this time, Qin Chuan and his group hadn't gone far.

Xiao Cha's roar was comparable to a tiger's, clearly audible for several miles.

The neighbors inquired among themselves whose daughter had achieved Organ Refining, and soon guessed it was Xiao Cha.

Qin Chuan's expression worsened, becoming as dark as the bottom of a pot!

Others were also whispering:

"Xiao Cha has cultivators she's close with, and she's achieved Organ Refining herself. Her future is limitless!"

"Chief Constable Chen also thinks highly of her. Now the bureau has another power center."

As they were murmuring, the middle-aged Patrol Officer who had previously tried to arrest Lu Li's eyes darted around. He found an excuse and left first.

He pretended to walk a couple of steps in the direction of his home, then immediately sprinted towards the medical clinic.

Seeking refuge, one must act quickly.