An Overgrown Child

"Lin Qing, well done. Have you already broken through to the True Gang Realm?" Qiu Changming looked Lin Qing over, a glimmer of appreciation in his eyes.

"No, but I have brought several training arts to perfect mastery. In physical strength, I am no weaker than an ordinary True Gang Realm martial artist," Lin Qing said, cupping his hands.

"Good. With your talent, you may truly be able to master the legendary Unity Heaven Art. But that road is far, far too difficult." Qiu Changming sighed. Rather than pursue the subject, he changed tack. "If no one has any objections, let us conclude the selection here."

"I have no objections."

"Let's conclude it."

Most of those around them nodded. They had watched the entire selection clearly, and Lin Qing had indeed fought his way to the top through sheer ability.

Suddenly, a figure came sprinting from afar.

"Wait! I object!"

Qiu Changming swept his gaze over and saw Ao Ziyi rushing toward them at full speed, shouting.

"What is your objection? Speak freely. The Soul-Calming Office strives for fairness and impartiality when selecting constables," Qiu Changming said gravely.

Had anyone else raised a challenge, he would not have bothered responding. But this was Ao Ziyi, with Ao Xiong behind him, so he had to show him some consideration. In any case, truth could not become falsehood, nor falsehood truth.

"Lin Qing, you are a Pill Embrace Realm martial artist. How could you defeat a True Gang Realm martial artist so quickly? Don't give me that nonsense about practicing several low-level training arts. There is a vast gulf in combat strength between Pill Embrace and the True Gang Realm. I believe it would take at least thirty types of force to bridge that gap. But how long has Lin Qing been