Sage of Humanity

No one would joke about this in the Hunting Pavilion, and now with Qian Wudang's confirmation, the chubby elder finally confirmed that Lu Ye really completed all the tasks on the jade slip.

But... can such a thing really be done?

Half a month, six tasks, even a Divine Sea Realm cultivator might not achieve such efficiency. Just finding people alone requires a lot of time and effort.

"Then I shall take my leave!" Lu Ye returned the task jade slip, cupped his hands in salute.

"Not taking any more tasks?" The chubby elder casually asked.

"Not for now." Lu Ye continued walking, lightly waving his hand.

The main reason being that he had no more battle merit.

He now had just over twenty thousand battle merit remaining, while a tracking disc alone costs thirty thousand, simply unaffordable.

Moreover, after roaming outside for quite some time, he certainly needed some rest, at least giving the third senior brother time for cultivation, otherwise what's the point of earning battle merit?

Normal law enforcement teams would exchange the battle merits earned from completing a task for spirit fortune stick cultivation, and once the battle merit ran out, they would take up another task.

This is the cultivation rhythm for most cultivators, who would spend their battle merit as quickly as possible, converting it into their own foundation.

Lu Ye left, inside the Hunting Pavilion, Qian Wudang and the chubby elder exchanged looks.

"Old Department Chief, do you think this could be Heaven's Augury's blessing?" Qian Wudang asked with a solemn expression.

"Absolutely not!" The chubby elder shook his head decisively.

Even if blessed by Heaven's Augury, a person's luck wouldn't be this good. Half a month for six task targets, subtracting the travel time, averaging two captures in one day, this cannot simply be explained by Heaven's Augury's blessing.

"Then how did he do it?" Qian Wudang racked his brain but couldn't figure it out.

The chubby elder mused, "He said he borrowed a tracking disc, but I absolutely don't believe it. Yet now it seems that except for the tracking disc, there is no other explanation."

"Does he have that many tracking discs?"

"Whether he does or not, just ask that girl Yinxiu, she was out on tasks with this lad, she must know how the tasks were completed."

Qian Wudang nodded, "I'll give it a try."

Just worried Yinxiu wouldn't tell him...

Yet this time they were lucky indeed, Lin Yinxiu soon replied.

"How is it?" asked the chubby elder.

Qian Wudang laughed helplessly, "That lad really did borrow tracking discs for tasks... He's certainly extravagant."

Since Lu Ye entered the Justice Department's Law Enforcement Hall, he had completed eight tasks, spending less than a month, which means, in under a month, he used up eight tracking discs.

Where did he get that many tracking discs?

"I do recall a matter," the chubby elder said leisurely, "Back in the day, Feng Wujiang used several tracking discs to locate the strong figures of Ten Thousand Demons Ridge, then assassinate them! This caused great fear among them. I never understood then, where Feng Wujiang got so many tracking discs either, so I asked him face-to-face, and he said he could craft them."

"But tracking discs are Heaven's Augury artifacts, how could Feng Wujiang craft them?"

"That's something beyond me."

"Are you suggesting..."

"Tracking discs really might be crafted, Feng Wujiang had the method, so it's no surprise if Lu Yiye knows how as well, given they're both from the Righteous Blood Sect."

Qian Wudang lightly nodded, it made sense like this.

"This lad is a treasure!" the chubby elder began, "He crafted the Explosive Fire Spirit Stone; if he can also craft tracking discs, his value is immense."

"That's why I told you not to give him too difficult tasks, not just for Yinxiu's sake; I'm worried he'll end up in danger, this lad dares to intrude places like Jinglan Lake Pass, must be extremely bold. I hoped to use these tasks to occupy him for some time, but didn't expect he could craft tracking discs."

With this, the previous plan falls through.

"What's your plan then? Surely you can't stop him from taking tasks, the Justice Department has no such rule or precedent?" asked the chubby elder.

"I'll find a chance to talk with him." Qian Wudang said with concern.

If Lu Ye was truly someone with no ambition, coasting along, it wouldn't be troublesome. But observing Lu Ye's growth, how could he not know this lad isn't one to abide quietly?

But as the old Department Chief said, they can't stop him from taking tasks; there's no such precedent in the Justice Department.

In the courtyard, Lu Ye returned but didn't see Xiao Xinghe and Lin Yinxiu, probably resting.

The snowman in the yard had long melted, and the piled snow had turned into streams.

Lu Ye entered his room and began crafting Explosive Fire Spirit Stones. In a few days, it'll be time for delivery again.

Thinking he could slightly increase output, thus gaining more monthly battle merit, but he couldn't push it too much, otherwise it couldn't be explained—twenty thousand battle merit a month was just right.

While busy, a message came through the battlefield marking.

Lu Ye checked and found it was Warlord Geng's message, asking if he was in Haotian City.

Lu Ye quickly replied, thinking it was A-3 squad lacking manpower for a mission, but unexpectedly it was a call to drink.

A-3 squad had just returned from a mission, and gathering after each task had become their tradition.

Lu Ye had no reason to refuse, stepped out of the room, thought for a while, and arrived at Third Brother's door, gently knocking.

Drinking was naturally not a solitary act; the more people, the merrier.

Besides, everyone was now working at the Law Enforcement Hall, future interactions were inevitable.

Xiao Xinghe pushed the door open.

Lu Ye stated his purpose: "Someone called for a drink, if Senior Brother is free, would you like to join?"

Xiao Xinghe laughed heartily: "Such a good event, how could I miss it? Let's go together."

"I'll go too!" Lin Yinxiu poked her little head out from the next room, and even Amber, resting in the hallway, leaped onto Lu Ye's shoulder, ready to share the joy and face the challenges together.

"Let's go then." Lu Ye called out, and the three of them immediately took flight.

A short while later, they arrived at Hundred Fragrance House, the hall was full of guests, very lively.

Lu Ye led Xiao Xinghe and Lin Yinxiu inside, and saw Xiao Ruyun waiting for them.

"Yiye, you're late, later you have to drink three cups as a penalty!" Xiao Ruyun called enthusiastically, previously calling Lu Ye Junior Brother, but now as Lu Ye's cultivation improved rapidly, he was on the brink of surpassing him, so calling him Junior Brother wasn't fitting anymore. They were quite familiar, calling him Yiye felt more intimate. He also noticed the two people Lu Ye brought: "Who are these two..."

"This is my third senior brother Xiao Xinghe, and this is my squad member Lin Yinxiu." Lu Ye introduced.

Upon hearing Xiao Xinghe was Lu Ye's third senior brother, Xiao Ruyun was extremely enthusiastic, and Lin Yinxiu, being a beauty, received his praises.

Although sometimes his words lacked tact, he wasn't inherently bad, his verbal skills made people feel close quickly.

The four proceeded further in.

Hundred Fragrance House had a large area, the outer hall had three stories, accommodating dozens of tables, and the back hall had several elegant courtyards, with pleasant environments mainly serving regular guests.

Warlord Geng had a close relationship with the owner of Hundred Fragrance House, naturally each visit was arranged in the elegant courtyard.

This courtyard was not the previous one, but the environment was generally the same, quite nice.

Within the pavilion in the courtyard, a long table, A-3 squad members sat on both sides, drinking and making merry, Xiao Ruyun led Lu Ye and others to join.

After exchanging greetings, Lu Ye introduced Xiao Xinghe and Lin Yinxiu.

Others didn't have much reaction, being warm in attitude, but Warlord Geng looked at Lin Yinxiu with surprise.

He often visited the Justice Department main hall, recognizing Lin Yinxiu naturally!

Unexpectedly, Lord Department Chief had let her out, and joined Lu Ye's squad, showing Lu Ye's importance in the Department Chief's eyes.

Though he saw through it, he didn't say much, treating Lin Yinxiu as a regular cultivator from the Law Enforcement Hall.

Muk Zheng was obviously delighted, as each gathering had only her as a female, despite their close relationships akin to siblings, there were always inconveniences.

Lin Yinxiu's arrival gave her someone to share secrets with, and in no time the two women were together.

Constantly, delicate and delicious food was served, with everyone having cultivation, they drank freely, speaking boldly, the scene was lively.

The adjacent courtyards likely had gatherings too, their conversations could be heard occasionally.

The courtyard had some restriction formations, if one didn't want their talks heard, they could activate these to isolate themselves, generally only done for important discussions, not needed for casual gatherings.

After all, activating restriction formations required consuming Spirit Stones.

After three rounds of drinks, the atmosphere grew even more intense.

Warlord Geng and others tapped their bowls with chopsticks, singing low or loud, Lu Ye listened with delight, not clearly hearing what they sang, but feeling the deep camaraderie among A-3 squad members.

Cultivators who left the sect, ventured into Nine Provinces and joined Bingzhou guard, still held the sect as their main support, but made indispensable friends of like-minded nature along the way.

Thus, life's many wonders were born.

Amid this harmonious atmosphere, suddenly a harsh shout came from the neighboring courtyard: "Howling like ghosts and wolves, disrupting peace!"

The singing stopped abruptly, everyone exchanged glances, feeling awkward.

No one was angry over it, knowing they were at fault first for disturbing others, which was indeed inappropriate. They were too excited and drank quite a lot, hadn't considered this aspect. Normally their gatherings were lively, but not as rowdy as today.

Warlord Geng thus instructed: "Ruyun, activate the courtyard's restriction."

"Okay!" Xiao Ruyun responded, about to trigger the courtyard's restriction.

Just then, a startled cry came from the neighboring courtyard, as if someone was frightened, followed by the voice of the one who shouted earlier: "Boss Shen, if you don't drink this wine, you're disrespecting my brothers, today I'm not in a good mood, can't help but act rudely."

Xiao Ruyun's movement paused, and Warlord Geng suddenly raised his head, looking towards the direction of the neighboring courtyard.