On Colin's SUV.

Colin made several phone calls, notifying the Fog Management Bureau's aftermath department and inspection team to handle the aftermath.

Then, the atmosphere inside the car quieted down.

After a moment of silence, Wang Qiwen said with some dissatisfaction, "What is the intelligence department of the Public Security Bureau doing? Gao Tianlin has more than twenty subordinates, including one beast-transformed awakener, who is even connected to a cult! And they didn't even find out!"

Colin smiled slightly and said calmly, "It seems Old Qin didn't teach you not to completely trust intelligence. Intelligence isn't 100% accurate. When doing a mission, even with enough intelligence, you still need to act cautiously. Only in this way can you survive long."

At this point, Colin paused and glanced at Lu Ning through the rearview mirror: "...Lu Ning doesn't count."

Wei Xuan, who had been silent until now, spoke up: "The police station is full of ordinary people. If an awakened person wants to hide, it will be very difficult for them to find them."

Wang Qiwen stopped complaining and remained silent.

Colin laughed and said, "Let's talk about something happier. This mission was a bit more difficult than the intelligence indicated, and the four of you did a pretty good job, so your merits should be higher. Our Mist Bureau always rewards merit, so when we get back, I will report the details of this operation to headquarters, and you will receive rewards based on your contributions."

Upon hearing this, Wang Qiwen's eyes lit up: "What kind of rewards will there be?"

"For your little bit of merit, it'll probably be soul crystals, maybe a cash reward, or a vacation or something like that."

Qin Feng mentioned Soul Crystals in his lectures before. They are energy crystals that contain spiritual radiation. However, unlike absorbing spiritual radiation directly from the outside world, the spiritual radiation pollution level in Soul Crystals is relatively low.

Absorbing the spiritual radiation from the soul crystal makes it easier to temper one's spiritual power, and the spiritual power will improve faster.

For awakened individuals, it is a precious resource used to enhance their strength.

Wang Qiwen looked disappointed: "No Soul Weapon?"

Colin said irritably, "Are you dreaming? How precious are Horcruxes? You want a Horcrux reward for this little bit of merit? But you can choose to save your merit first, and apply for the Horcrux reward directly when you have accumulated enough."

"oh."

Colin said, "However, my suggestion is that you apply for the Soul Crystal reward first. After all, this will greatly improve your mental energy tempering efficiency, and your strength will increase faster."

"I'm not afraid to tell you, in recent years, there have been more and more cases of disease outbreaks in the base city. Several members of our action team died in the last mission. Strength is the guarantee of survival."

Qiu Yuelin immediately said, "Then I want to exchange for Soul Crystals!"

Wang Qiwen and Wei Xuan nodded in agreement.

Wei Xuan looked at Lu Ning: "Lu Ning, what about you?"

Colin glanced at Lu Ning and said, "Lu Ning deserves the most credit this time. He shot and killed a large number of armed gang members, killed the ailing Gao Tianlin, and also discovered that special incense. His contribution to the application for the Soul Weapon may not be enough this time, but if he does it one or two more times, he should have a chance to apply for a low-risk Soul Weapon. However, the specific choice is up to you."

Lu Ning thought for a moment and said, "I'll ask for the Soul Crystal first."

Colin nodded: "Okay, I'll report it."

Afterwards, Colin first took Wang Qiwen and the other two home, and finally took Lu Ning back to the Seventh Division.

Lin Xiao was waiting for the two at the entrance of the branch office.

Seeing the two approach, he smiled and stepped forward, patting Lu Ning on the shoulder: "You've worked hard. Colin has already reported the situation to me. You did a great job."

Lu Ning nodded: "Mm."

"You must be tired today, go and get some rest. Colin and I are on night duty tonight."

Lu Ning looked at the two of them with a puzzled expression: "Don't you two always lead the shifts separately every night?"

Colin adjusted his glasses and said calmly, "We're stronger and have more energy than you. We could go several nights without sleep without any problems. You're all newcomers, so you need to get some rest. If you don't get enough rest, your mental fatigue will worsen..."

Speaking of this, Colin realized that Lu Ning's mental pollution level had always been 0%.

Even though a month has passed and I was just tested two days ago, the result is still 0%.

He rolled his eyes and said, "Never mind what I said, but you're all tired after all, it's your first time on a mission, go and rest."

Lu Ning nodded and did not refuse.

Just then, Lin Xiao remembered something and said, "By the way, we get paid tomorrow. You can find a place to stay nearby."

Lu Ning smiled and said, "Okay."

Lin Xiao patted Lu Ning on the shoulder seriously and said, "Don't forget the money you owe me!"

Colin smiled and said, "And mine too."

Lu Ning's smile gradually faded: "I understand."

Lu Ning has accumulated a lot of debt recently, and he will probably receive at least half of his salary.

Back on the fourth-floor staff lounge, Lu Ning washed up and lay down on the bed.

He closed his eyes, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep, his mind replaying what had happened.

Numerous gangs, gunfights, women dying in bizarre ways, the ailing Gao Tianlin, and the dead Nick…

This scene flashed through his mind, and once again he truly felt that he had arrived in the Mist Era, two thousand years in the future.

Over the past month, Lu Ning's thoughts have gradually returned to the mode of giving up thinking when he was walking in the fog.

His brain has gradually regained its ability to think.

He recalled his previous battles.

While the ability to be 'immortal' is powerful, it doesn't significantly improve combat strength.

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