Lin Xuan Qi was confused as it was the first time he had heard anything about Da Xia's Internal Security Act.
Shao Xue Cong rolled her eyes and grumbled to herself, "Here we go again."
Getting to explain the Internal Security Act over and over again was getting on her nerves.
"Let me do the talking." A man's voice came from behind, and Shao Xue Cong let out a huge sigh.
"Right on time as usual." She wagged her finger at the man.
Several officers in uniform followed the man, and they got to work immediately.
One of them tended to Shao Xue Cong's wound, and one came over to Lin Xuan Qi to check on him.
He wanted to ask what was happening, but the effect of the pill wore off, and he felt his energy drain in an instant.
He had to quickly sit down.
The paramedic attending to him checked his vitals and said, "Don't worry. It's normal after an adrenaline rush."
Lin Xuan Qi nodded even though he knew that wasn't the cause of it.
He wanted to see who these people were.
The man with a lollipop in his hand came up to Lin Xuan Qi and introduced himself.
"I'm Captain Shao Guo Yong of the Awakened Investigation Team." He wanted to let out a puff but realized it was a lollipop in his mouth, so he quickly gave Lin Xuan Qi an awkward laugh.
"Awakened Investigation Team?"
"We are a team that takes care of beasts like the one you've encountered, and our team consists of members that we call the awakened."
"Awakened? Like her?" Lin Xuan Qi pointed at Shao Xue Cong.
"Yes, she is one of them. I think you might have had a glimpse of what she can do." He took out the lollipop and pointed it at her.
Lin Xuan Qi nodded and recalled what had happened to Zhang Xi.
She might have awakened just now?
"How do I know you are from the authorities?"
"Simple." Shao Guo Yong pointed at the men, who were streaming in, wearing police uniforms with their pistols.
One of them came over and showed Lin Xuan Qi his police badge.
Lin Xuan Qi used his phone and checked the police official website for the policeman's information.
It came up as positive.
"I would need you to keep quiet about what had happened to the public and your close ones. Otherwise, there will be consequences. But do let us know what happened." Shao Guo Yong said as he took out a notebook and pen.
Lin Xuan Qi told him what had happened, conveniently leaving out his sudden increase of power and strength.
He told them that it was due to Zhang Xi suddenly unleashing a fireball that saved him.
As for the plump agent, she got what she deserved.
Shao Guo Yong took down Lin Xuan Qi's particulars and told him that he would contact him if required.
Lin Xuan Qi nodded, and he was helped back down to the foot of Mountain Lai.
Paramedics had also carried Zhang Xi away on a stretcher.
...
The producer and the other staff were glad when they saw Lin Xuan Qi again.
"Thank God you are still alive. I thought you might not have made it out alive."
He was apologetic and explained, "The officials told me that the wolf or ape must have been too hungry, and that's why it came near humans to attack."
Lin Xuan Qi nodded and thought, this must have been the official statement to cover the whole thing up.
"Your payment of $20K is still valid, but we will edit whatever we had to make it into a special. I hope you are okay with that."
Lin Xuan Qi didn't think much about it and agreed.
He left for his home after he had recuperated.
He was more than eager to do so.
Even though he didn't know how it worked, one thing could be confirmed.
The game's rewards are real.
Which means that with his Physique Points increasing, he could increase his health and prolong his life.
And the crops that he would get when they were harvested.
This brought hope back into his life.
When he got home, he took out his phone and checked on what was happening with Zhao Jia Rui.
He quickly bought dinner for Zhao Jia Rui and took out his dinner too.
After what happened with Su Tian Bing, she looked at Lin Xuan Qi's portrait on the altar affectionately and bowed to it.
[Zhao Jia Rui paid respect to Host.]
[Host Lifespan: 3 Months]
[Physique Points +1 point]
[Current Physique Points: 3]
[Physique Level: 1 (20 points to level up)]
[Level Up Physique Level to extend lifespan.]
[Only those with Affection Points of more than 70 can increase Physique Points.]
She then sat and ate the dinner that had appeared out of nowhere.
"I wonder how the ancestor is doing in his realm," she thought with a worried look.
The Thunder Sword Sect might come again for revenge, so she knew she had to get ready.
Zhao Jia Rui knew that she mustn't be reliant on the ancestor.
Being weak meant that you would be discarded at any moment.
After dinner, she sat in lotus position and tried to start cultivating again.
Beads of sweat appeared on her forehead, but it was to no avail.
Her master in the Thunder Sword Sect had destroyed her cultivation, and it would take ages for her dantian to be able to absorb Qi again.
Lin Xuan Qi took a bite of the chicken drumstick he had in his hand and frowned at what he saw.
There must be a way to help her, he thought.
A message from his bank came in at that moment.
[A transfer of $20K into your bank account has been successful.]
It must have been for filming the Bucket List show.
A notification appeared on the screen next.
[Ding!]
[Congratulations for having $40,790 in your bank.]
[Unlocked new sect building features.]
He tapped onto the Sect building feature menu, and now there were two more options.
[Sect Builder Feature]
[1. Select Sect Location]
[2. Farming Spiritual Crops]
[3. Sect Building Construction]
[4. Sect Techniques]
He didn't hesitate and tapped onto the "Sect Building Construction" option.