Like Splitting Bamboo

Lin Qing and the other four nodded slightly. Each local Soul-Calming Office had its own distinctive minor rules, and the Shannan Prefectural City Soul-Calming Office had always selected its constable chiefs this way. It was fair and impartial.

"Now, each of you choose a path," Qiu Changming said gravely.

"Yes, sir!"

The five immediately split up, each taking his place before a mountain path.

A quarter of an hour later, Qiu Changming gave a loud shout, and all five began climbing at once.

Using his lightness skill, Lin Qing raced up the steps and soon reached the first man barring his way. The full-bearded man wasted no time when he saw Lin Qing approach, swinging a fist straight at him.

He was brimming with confidence, his eyes blazing with fighting spirit. Though Lin Qing was a Gold Token constable and a genius, he felt not a trace of fear. He had entered the Pill Embrace realm eighteen years ago. Limited by his talent, he had been unable to advance to the True Gang Realm, so he had turned to practicing several Pill Embrace realm training arts instead, achieving considerable results over the past few years.

As such, he considered himself one of the finest fighters in the Pill Embrace realm.

"Sorry, Lin Qing! You're unlucky to have run into me. If you want to become a constable chief, try again next time!" he shouted.

To prevent anyone from throwing a fight, the Soul-Calming Office's senior officials had offered generous rewards. Anyone who defeated a climber would receive five times his monthly salary, so every constable guarding the mountain was determined to win.

Lin Qing's expression remained unchanged. He suddenly strode forward and drove out a fist.

Smack!

The full-bearded man could not resist at all. A single punch sent him