Chapter 105: Good News for the Demon Hunters (III)
“Will you be chief commissioner of the new branch?” This was the only detail that Liu Yan cared about. According to the hierarchy of power, directors of Night Watcher branches should be first rank chief commissioners—the same as Mu Sen.
The establishment of a branch was indeed good news; their only fear was that someone other than Liu Long would be chosen to be the director as he was only a martial master. The branch would not be good news then.
“There’s nothing to worry about!” Liu Long remarked indifferently. “Our goal isn’t to exercise control over the new branch—its presence means that Silver City has become territory that must be protected! If they do tap someone else to be the chief commissioner, they’ll have to send at least a Fullmoon of the Darkmoon level. That’s another good thing, not bad!”
The team mulled over his response, not as excited as one might think. This was worthy of celebration only if Liu Long became director of the new branch.
As she mused, Liu Yan suddenly lit up. “Why don’t we ask Professor Yuan to join us? With his presence, there’s no way the director will be anyone else...”
Liu Long stared at her before snorting, “Do you think that’s possible?”
The heck are you thinking? Not to mention, with Yuan Shuo’s personality, he wouldn’t be a responsible overseer. Actually, he might bring trouble with him instead. Forget it, Liu Long would rather that those upstairs send a peak Darkmoon.
He turned to Li Hao with a faint smile. “Did you absorb mysterious power last night?”
The young man nodded.
“How do you feel? Are your supernatural locks loosening?”
“No, still the same old!” Li Hao shook his head.
Liu Long frowned. He was wavering in his cultivation due to Yuan Shuo’s new accomplishment, but also because he proved unable to make the crossover. His continued failure was motivation to continue down the martial dao path. Yet Li Hao was young, this was his best chance. If he continued to strengthen his body without ascending... it would grow steadily more difficult to join the supernatural.
“Forget it, there’s no hurry!” Liu Long dropped the conversation. Haste would not do them any good. There was no helping it, some people never made the crossover because they couldn’t find the appropriate mysterious power that was their match.The source of this content can be connected to n0v3lb!n★
They could only wait! Perhaps Li Hao would easily cross into the supernatural when the time was right.
The team of six counted great gains after the supernatural battle of a few days ago. Once everyone recovered, they would be all the stronger for it even if no one made the crossover. With the Demon Hunters enormously strengthened and potentially a few more Night Watchers, they would have much stronger capabilities to defend the city.
Li Hao’s mind was elsewhere. “Chief, I’m still a third rank inspector for the moment,” he said shyly. “The second rank appointment has yet to be announced. Did I contribute enough this time? If so, can I be promoted to first?”
“......”
Dead silence! Liu Long stopped in his tracks. This was what the kid was concerned about at a time like this? The hell??
“No.” Li Hao grinned simply. “He simply told me about it. Since it has to do with chief, I have to tell you!”
“Hahaha!” Liu Long laughed heartily, seemingly in good spirits. “Very well! I acknowledge this favor from you. As for Yuan Shuo... I won’t be bothering with him.
“We’ll have some peace and quiet because Yuan Shuo cleaned house over the past couple of days. Everyone should focus on absorbing mysterious power, training, or undertaking some law enforcement missions if you have nothing to do.” He turned to Li Hao. “You can ask me any questions you have about the Nine Forged Force. But your primary method is still the New Book of Five Styles, don’t get your priorities confused. My method harms the body, it’s less than the Five Styles.”
He was very familiar with his family’s heritage; it harmed both enemy and wielder. It was fine if Li Hao could practice it, but no matter if not. Another thought suddenly struck him. “Where’s Panther?”
He actually missed the little black dog.
“It’s with teacher,” Li Hao chuckled. The dog had secretly learned the breathing method and also absorbed some scarlet shadow energy yesterday, landing itself in a state of metamorphosis. His teacher had bade the dog to stay behind, but who knew if he wanted to teach or beat the dog?
Liu Long inclined his head without further question. There was nothing to be said if the dog was with Yuan Shuo.
“Chief, I’m going out,” Li Hao raised upon seeing the deputy chief prepare to leave.
“Now?”
“Yes, I want to visit Little Yuan’s tomb.”
“Ah, I see!” Liu Long nodded. “Go on, there’s nothing happening now and your teacher and Director Hao are both present. There shouldn’t be any issues. But don’t go out of the city and be careful of Red Moon members.”
After issuing a few reminders, the captain left quickly as he had affairs to tend to. Liu Yan piped up as soon as he was gone, “Little Hao Hao, do you want big sis to go with you?”
“That’s alright, I’ll go myself.”
Liu Yan didn’t insist since this was a tomb-sweeping excursion. A strange look entered her eyes when the young man left. The kid... Liu Yan had sensed his condition more clearly than the others when she was on top of him earlier. His blood flowed extremely quickly!
At first, she thought he was excited because her body was next to his. But close observation indicated this wasn’t the case. It continuously circulated that fast!
Your blood flows so fast... Liu Yan suddenly smiled in the direction of Li Hao’s departure. He’d improved again, hadn’t he? And judging from his lack of mention... he was planning on tricking his enemies to the end, wasn’t he?
Her thoughts traveled back to when she broke through last night. She was nowhere near as happy as she appeared because the crossover would be incredibly difficult as a Sunderer. In fact, she almost wept when she realized her accomplishment. She’d adjusted her attitude for today and announced it as good news.
Liu Yan sighed inwardly when she thought of Li Hao. Don’t be obsessed with martial dao, there’s no future there. The woman was highly envious of Night Watcher youngsters that set foot into Darkmoon so easily. She hoped that Li Hao could make the crossover soon and not further improve in martial dao.
“Tomb sweeping...” Perhaps she should visit that dead asshole since Li Hao had gone to visit his friend. It’d been so long! With her supernatural dreams in tatters after her breakthrough, perhaps she could go see him.