Gong Tian Emerges from Seclusion, the Mastermind Behind the Scenes (Posted a Little Late for the New Year; Happy New Year to All Book Friends)

After everyone had dispersed, only a few Patrol Chiefs and Yang Ning remained in the hall.

After a few more instructions about the aftermath and patrol duties for the coming days, Qian Zhong and the others accepted their substantial rewards and took their leave with gratitude.

Once the clamor had died down, quiet returned to Yang Ning's private office deep within the bureau.

Yang Ning bolted the door and slowly let out a long breath.

He walked to the center of the room and casually loosened his shoulders, neck, and limbs.

His joints gave off faint, smooth clicks as his qi and blood flowed through him, calm yet surging with power.

The minor internal injuries and fatigue left by his battle with the Dog Demon Leader had healed after several days of recuperation and medication.

Not only that, he keenly sensed that his body seemed a touch more compact and refined than before he'd been injured.

The strength contained in his muscles and bones was like tempered steel: unassuming, yet tougher and more powerful.

"As expected, the Destiny System is wondrous. The more I fight, the stronger I get."

Yang Ning understood.

Every life-and-death battle seemed to be the most effective way to temper his Destiny.

A thought stirred in his mind, and a pale golden panel appeared soundlessly:

[Yang Ning]

[Destiny: Destined Martial Saint, Heaven Rewards Diligence]

[Realm: Tendon Changing Realm (Mid Stage)]

[Techniques: Tiger Soul Fist (Bone Forging 5400/10000)

Wind Howling Blade Technique (Great Accomplishment 4000/10000)]

The improvement brought by a life-and-death battle against a Hidden Force-level demon was obvious.

His Tiger Soul Fist was steadily advancing toward Bone Forging, while his Wind Howling Blade Technique had made a huge leap, nearing great accomplishment.

"At minor accomplishment, the Wind Howling Blade Technique can produce blade qi,