Headquarters Meeting! Second Update!

Captain Jiang Bing slowly said, "In the past, people had no power, but the common folk didn't have to live in fear every day, causing widespread panic. Now, humans can cultivate and grow stronger, but there are many powerful factions among the different races and exotic beasts, as well as those born within our own borders. The resulting killings, casualties, and competition have become even more brutal!"

"Captain Jiang, I actually quite like the current world. Where strength speaks."

Yang Hua had a different opinion regarding Captain Jiang's words. He said, "If it weren't for the changing times, how could ordinary people become beings capable of destroying mountains and rivers, or flying through the sky? But now, they can."

"Heh heh."

Hearing this, Captain Jiang Bing glanced at Yang Hua and said, "Flying Martial Warriors are rare; you might not even find one in a city. That's a capability usually held by a Provincial Governor, or even a Governor-General overseeing multiple provinces. At the very least, one must reach the level of a Sixth Rank Martial Master. Moreover, the responsibilities they bear are greater, they face different enemies, and there's always the risk of falling."

"Furthermore, for one person to achieve the status of a Flying Martial Warrior, the Human Race has to sacrifice countless others. Those thousands upon thousands of martial warriors are also people. Who can guarantee that they will be the one among those thousands to stand out as a Flying Martial Warrior?"

These words made Yang Hua's heart tighten, but he didn't argue further.

Everyone drank tea and chatted. After parting ways outside, they also got up and left the teahouse.

It was noon, and they should go eat.

As they returned, they saw many patrol car teams from other streets in South City also returning.

Not long after eating, suddenly, the leaders of each street seemed to receive some news and took the elevator to the fifth-floor conference hall to hold a meeting.

Seeing this, Chen Xia knew that the headquarters was holding a meeting, and it wasn't a small-scale one.

Almost all the eight major teams, and their eight squad leaders, from each of the eight streets in the entire South District Patrol Inspection Office were present. Over seventy people in total.

Generally, only major events would warrant such a mobilization. It seemed there was a decision to be conveyed from above.

Chen Xia, naturally, was not qualified to attend.

There was a lunch break, so Chen Xia went to the public training room to practice his boxing.

Chen Xia wouldn't fully demonstrate the Seven Injuries Fist in public, fearing it would be seen by members of the mercenary groups.

So, he only circulated his inner energy and performed simple movements, making it impossible for others to discern anything.

An hour later, Chen Xia saw that everyone who had attended meetings at various levels had come down from the corridor.

As soon as they came down, Chen Xia received a message on his phone. Captain Jiang had summoned them to a small conference room.

After everyone entered and sat down, Captain Jiang said with a grave expression, "Next, these are orders issued by our Patrol Inspection Office's superiors. I will now solemnly inform you of two matters."

"The first matter concerns the recent issues with the Blazing Fire Mercenary Group and the Gathering Justice Mercenary Group. Do not get involved. No matter how serious the situation becomes, it has nothing to do with you. There are other arrangements from above for this matter, and it is classified."

"The second matter is, if anyone from the Gathering Justice Mercenary Group exhibits any abnormal behavior recently, you are obligated to track and investigate them. If their actions endanger lives, act according to the situation, and report to me."

After Captain Jiang issued his orders, the team members present had varied expressions.

Regarding not interfering with the affairs of the two mercenary groups, they had actually tacitly agreed to it long ago. It was just that the higher-ups hadn't issued a clear public order before, only conveying it secretly.

This time, it was official. However, the second point caught Chen Xia by surprise. What abnormal behavior could a mercenary group exhibit, other than fighting enemies?

Still, Chen Xia could roughly guess that the Blazing Fire Mercenary Group was completely finished. The Gathering Justice people would likely take their place in the future.

The outcome of this meeting essentially meant tacitly acknowledging the status of the Gathering Justice group.

Besides that, the second point served as a warning. If they became too arrogant or acted recklessly, the Patrol Inspection Office would still intervene.

"Understood!"

At this moment, everyone acknowledged the orders. No one raised any objections. Seeing this, Captain Jiang nodded and said, "Then, dismissed!"

Returning to his patrol post, Chen Xia kept thinking about the matter.

He had a feeling that there were personal interests or some kind of plan from above intertwined with the affairs between these two mercenary groups.

He didn't know the specifics, but he was certain that if the Gathering Justice Mercenary Group made any other moves, it might lead to conflict with their Patrol Inspection Office members.

At that time, the members of the Patrol Inspection Office could be in danger.

As a member of the Patrol Inspection Office, Chen Xia knew that if a conflict arose, he could lose his life if his strength was insufficient.

However, ordinary mercenary groups wouldn't openly oppose them. Perhaps the meeting was just to let the Gathering Justice Mercenary Group know that they should act with restraint, at least not to harm the lives of ordinary people.

He believed that the Gathering Justice Mercenary Group might have also received a warning from the Patrol Inspection Office.

But that was unknown. Chen Xia's immediate priority was to wait until after work to buy potions and improve his strength first.

Finally, after work, Chen Xia took off his uniform, put on a black autumn jacket, and rode his bicycle, preparing to visit nearby shops.

His first stop was the nearest drugstore.

Xin Sheng Pharmacy, a well-known chain store of the Federation.

"Welcome..." Upon entering, a young woman greeted Chen Xia warmly.

"What do you need? We sell all sorts of nutrient solutions and pills to replenish your body."

"I'll just look around myself..."

"Certainly, sir!"

Chen Xia walked into the three-hundred-square-meter store and saw many colorful medicine tubes, bottles, and some pills and gene medicines stored in glass display cases.

Medicines were generally divided into two types: one was high-tech, composed of plant essences, exotic beast bloodlines, and gene-extracted ingredients.

For example, the nutrient solution tubes were all refined through such technology and could be used via injection, oral administration, or other methods.

These medicines, after consumption, can enhance Qi and Blood Value, physical strength, Physique intensity, and so on.

For a Martial Warrior's cultivation, those with money usually use ten tubes of Grade 1 Nutrient Solution monthly. Those with more money use Grade 2 or Grade 3 Nutrient Solution.

As for the second type of medicine, they are Ancient Pills, or rather, elixirs.

Unlike technological Nutrient Solutions, these pills are refined through experiments and explorations by predecessors of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Federation powerhouses, supplemented by alchemy secret methods obtained from different races.

Ancient Pills, like Nutrient Solutions, have effects divided into nine grades. Their prices vary according to different functions.

Chen Xia glanced at the prices of the Nutrient Solutions inside the glass cabinet and sighed inwardly.

Even Grade 1 Nutrient Solution, with different ingredients and effects, costs between eight thousand and over ten thousand. Not to mention higher-grade Nutrient Solutions; some Grade 4 Nutrient Solutions are worth hundreds of thousands. Elixirs are the same.

For Chen Xia, he only looked at the low-grade ones.

Next, Chen Xia walked step by step, observing the descriptions of various medicines on the counter.

Grade 1 Nutrient Solutions mostly have positive effects on the body with very small side effects, making them of little value for Chen Xia to purchase.

Each medicine has a description below it. Chen Xia skipped the expensive ones and those with minor side effects. Basically, Chen Xia couldn't use the Nutrient Solutions.

He had no choice but to turn his attention to the various Ancient Pills.