The warden's office, at the detention center.
Luo Feng hadn't eaten properly at the prisoner's mess hall earlier, but now he was enjoying a meal with the detention center staff.
After finishing his meal.
Under Chen Qi's instructions, Luo Feng requested information from the warden about the monster distribution zones outside of Jiangnan Base City.
The warden readily agreed to Luo Feng's request.
He had already called Limit Martial Arts School and confirmed that Luo Feng had passed the pre-warrior assessment, it was just that his status hadn't been updated yet.
Therefore, Luo Feng wasn't a prisoner.
Furthermore, after the warden watched the cafeteria's surveillance footage and realized Luo Feng was a very powerful Spiritualist, he immediately reported it to the military system above him.
He complied with Luo Feng's wish to meet with the military personnel.
The Military would definitely try their best to recruit these geniuses who hadn't joined any organization yet, competing with Limit Martial Arts School and Thunderbolt Martial Arts School.
They were just asking for information about the general distribution of the Monsters.
How could the director disagree?
"Luo Feng, focus on memorizing the distribution areas of those High-Level Beast Soldiers, and the Beginner and Mid-Level Beast Generals. That will be your main battlefield in the future. Every single Monster is a payment towards your loan! It's also how you can exchange for rewards."
Chen Qi's voice echoed in Luo Feng's mind.
Luo Feng responded in his heart, and then focused on watching those sections.
Not long after, the director of the detention center received a video call.
He immediately spoke to the screen:
"Yes, yes, I understand, Director Liu. I'll get the phone to Mr. Luo Feng right away. Please wait a moment."
The warden of the detention center had a bead of sweat on his forehead.
He hadn't expected the news to reach the ears of 'Director Liu, Deputy Director of the Security Bureau' after going through all the reporting channels. It seemed Luo Feng's talent was highly valued!
Director Liu was the Deputy Director of the entire Jiangnan Base City Security Bureau. His status was equivalent to the heads of the Limit Martial Arts School and the Thunderbolt Martial Arts School in Jiangnan Base City. He associated with the God of War level powerhouses.
The warden said, "Mr. Luo Feng."
Luo Feng looked at the warden.
"Could you please come over here? Director Liu of our Jiangnan Base City Security Bureau wants to speak with you personally. He's quite far from us, so it's not convenient for him to come here. He can only have a video call with you," the warden said.
Hearing this, Luo Feng walked over and saw a stern-faced man on the director's phone. "Director Liu, hello."
"Hello." Director Liu said again in the video, "After interrogation about what you experienced, it was a young man named 'Zhang Haobai' who instructed 'Zhou Huayang', a figure similar to a local thug, to arrange those prisoners."
"The goal was to cripple one of your arms and one of your legs."
"Now, our Security Bureau personnel are on their way to arrest them at their homes. We will definitely give you a reasonable explanation regarding the follow-up of this matter."
"Are you satisfied with the Military's handling?"
Chen Qi listened in Luo Feng's mind. This outcome was already different from the original story's direction. There was no Zhou Huayang expressing friendliness to Luo Feng, nor was there a negotiation process with Zhang Haobai's uncle, 'Zhang Zehu'.
The reason was, naturally, that Luo Feng's displayed talent at this stage was even more terrifying.
The Security Bureau directly handled everything at their doorstep, reducing a lot of trivial troubles, only missing some less important compensation.
Chen Qi thought this was a good way to handle things.
Because of this, Zhou Huayang lost his chance to grovel. But since he accepted Zhang Haobai's request, he would have to bear the consequences himself; there was nothing to pity.
"Mr. Luo Feng, would you be interested in joining our Military?"
"I can arrange for you in various departments under the Military's system. We will also provide you with high-standard treatment according to your talent, such as a 'villa,' 'cultivation funds,' and so on. Furthermore, your family will be protected."
Director Liu took the initiative to invite him. He had watched the 'canteen surveillance video' sent by the detention center, which prompted this phone call.
In his eyes, Luo Feng would be at least a God of War in the future!
Luo Feng was somewhat moved when he heard "your family will be protected."
After Chen Qi sensed this hint of intention from Luo Feng, he immediately interrupted, saying in his mind:
"Luo Feng!"
"Don't join the Military, and don't join the Limit Martial Arts School or the Thunderbolt Martial Arts School."
"With me, you'll grow very quickly. Joining those factions would limit your freedom and hinder your progress."
Luo Feng paused, hearing Chen Qi's instructions. He then asked, "So what should I do?"
"Just show some goodwill towards the Military. Stick to the original plan. First, get the qualifications to freely enter and exit the base city. That will make it easier to hunt Monsters and save you from the hassle of the checks every time you leave," Chen Qi explained.
Following the normal process, the official martial warrior assessment wouldn't be until August 1st, and it was barely July. Chen Qi didn't think it was necessary for Luo Feng to waste time waiting.
Luo Feng understood and, under Chen Qi's guidance, politely declined Director Liu's invitation. However, he expressed his friendliness towards the Military. Under Chen Qi's direction, he even praised them, saying:
'I actually admire the Military's Senior Jia Yi.'
Director Liu immediately smiled. The warden standing beside him was stunned. He had never seen Director Liu with such a genuine smile.
The conversation immediately became pleasant.
Director Liu also gave Luo Feng his contact information, saying that if he considered officially joining a faction, he should definitely inform him.
Their Military's offered benefits would definitely not be lower than the two martial arts schools.
Finally, Director Liu of the Security Bureau also agreed with Luo Feng's idea:
"I've also seen your video. Your combat power easily passed the warrior assessment, so there's really no need to waste time taking the test."
"I'll arrange for it to be done shortly."
"Using your surveillance video footage as evidence, I'll have someone directly apply to change your status to a warrior. I'll instruct them to expedite the process, and it should be done by tomorrow morning at the latest."
"How's that?"
"Thank you, Director Liu!" Luo Feng immediately expressed his gratitude upon hearing this.
Originally, Chen Qi and Luo Feng's plan was just to get the qualification to enter and exit the base city, and then take the warrior assessment later. But Director Liu was pleased with their conversation and was willing to personally help solve this matter, which immediately made him a warrior.
Luo Feng guessed that all of this was probably because Chen Qi had him praise Senior Jia Yi a few times, which resonated with and gained the approval of Director Liu.
Actually, Chen Qi was just testing the waters.
In the original novel, Jia Yi's character was undoubtedly of the highest caliber.
He sacrificed his life for China and for Earth. He was an idealistic senior figure. Chen Qi felt that there were definitely many people in the military system who admired Jia Yi.
Apparently, Director Liu also approved.
Finally, under the personal escort of the detention center director, Luo Feng returned to his home.
Luo Feng's parents were overjoyed. Ever since Luo Feng had been detained, although they knew their son was a prospective warrior and that nothing untoward would normally happen, they couldn't help but worry.
"Let Luo Feng reunite with his family. I'll think about what he should borrow for in the next round of advancements."
"Luo Feng is now a Mid-Level War General-level Spiritualist. I remember the original novel mentioned that, during the Earth stage, a Spiritualist's combat strength was generally one level higher than a warrior's. This probably isn't universal in the universe, but it's true on Earth."
"So, Luo Feng's combat strength is now approaching the level of a High-Level War General."
"Repaying the loan won't be difficult."
"And since he's paying it back so quickly, far ahead of schedule, Luo Feng's credit rating must have increased significantly. He can then improve his strength even faster with the next loan."
The next day, urged by Chen Qi, Luo Feng was also looking forward to the outside of the base city. After making an excuse to his family, he shouldered his pack.
He traveled all the way, taking a train to the military's 'Supply Base' outside the base city.
Beyond the military zone lay the vast Wilderness Zone, where a large number of Monsters were active. For the strong, these 'Monsters' also meant a great deal of wealth.
In his mind, Chen Qi looked outside of the system space and shouted loudly:
"Luo Feng."
"Now it's time for you to go on a killing spree and pay off your debt!"
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