Chen Xia knew that merit points could be exchanged. Including this time, he had accumulated 260 points so far.
On the official website, one merit point could be used toward items worth 3,000 yuan. That came to over 700,000 yuan—a considerable sum. This was also a merit exchange mechanism the Federation had established long ago.
Merit points were divided into two types: official merit and hunting merit.
Official merit was earned by protecting the Federation—for example, handling cases or killing Exotic Beasts and Different Races that threatened civilians. It benefited career advancement. Hunting merit, meanwhile, was simply points for exchanging materials, falling within the scope of martial artists hunting outside their official duties.
Chen Xia did not have many merit points yet, so he could set them aside for now.
"You sent Fang Zixuan to prison and exiled him to Dragon Mountain Zone this time. Be more careful in the future."
Jiang Xinglan, dressed in uniform, rose from her chair. The insignia on her shoulder glimmered faintly beneath the sunlight streaming through the window. In her magnetic voice, she said, "You embarrassed the Fang Family. They won't dare lay a hand on me, but they may trip you up. When you seek promotion in the future, that Deputy Futai will definitely make things difficult for you."
Jiang Xinglan changed tack, lightly tapping the desk with her finger as she reassured him, "But you don't need to worry. As long as you're strong enough and build up enough merit, once I go to the province, I can transfer you directly without going through Yijiang City."
"Also, if the Fang Family dares to make a move against you, don't be polite with them. I've got your back."
Her voice carried a sense of confidence, as though she had already paved Chen Xia's