Chapter 77: Good Thing I Have a Cheat

Chapter 77: Chapter 77: Good Thing I Have a Cheat

Inside the office, He Haikun and the recruitment leader were staring intently at the test footage on the screen.

Seeing Gu Qing single-handedly thrash two Extraordinary Awakened, both men were utterly shocked.

He Haikun, in particular, looked grim and embarrassed.

He had previously declared with absolute certainty that Wu Jiahao would easily take first place, and that even if Liu Yue and Gu Qing teamed up, it would be useless.

But in reality, Wu Jiahao and Liu Yue had teamed up against Gu Qing, only to be crushed by him in a one-on-two fight.

This outcome was a resounding slap in the face, making him look like a poor judge of character.

"That Gu Qing’s Physical Strength is absurdly high."

The recruitment leader couldn’t help but exclaim, "He looks stronger than many ten-year veterans in the Field Operations Department. He’s a rare talent, too."

He Haikun was dismissive. "What kind of talent is that? He’s just relying on good early development to bully the other newcomers. In a year or two, he’ll fade into mediocrity. He’s destined to be a grunt in the Night Court for the rest of his life."

"That’s true."

The recruitment leader smiled. "No matter how strong Gu Qing seems now, he’s ultimately just an Extraordinary Contactor with a very low ceiling. It will be hard for him to develop much further."

Following He Haikun’s lead, he then changed the subject. "But if he were to suddenly Awaken later on, that would be a different story. He might achieve physical sainthood and become the next Mad Woman."

"Forget it."

He Haikun waved his hand dismissively. "If it were that easy to Awaken, the world would be full of Extraordinary Awakened."

The recruitment leader gave a faint smile. "It’s hard to say. After all, Captain He, you yourself joined the Night Court as an Extraordinary Contactor and Awakened later."

He Haikun’s expression froze. He said, "Both the Mad Woman and I are exceptions. In the entire Night Court, we’re the only ones in the last decade to have Awakened after joining. Our cases aren’t suitable examples."

...

At the comprehensive test site, Gu Qing stood alone on a high platform, looking down at the people sprawled across the ground.

His gaze finally landed on Liu Yue, and he fell into deep thought.

’My Physical Strength is now high enough that no one in my cohort can match me.’

’But I have a glaring weakness: my Spiritual Strength is lacking.’

’That night, against that strange, incorporeal black shadow, all I had was brute force. I had no spiritual means to restrain it, so it just kept leading me around like a dog on a leash.’

’And just now, when Liu Yue used her Spiritual Control on me from a distance, she managed to disrupt the flow of my qi and blood.’

’This weakness is too fatal.’

’I have to shore it up as soon as possible.’

’Otherwise, if I run into enemies who specialize in Spiritual Attacks, I could easily get screwed over by a sneak attack. It’d be like a great emperor dying before his work was even half done.’

’My grand cause of not eating beef is not yet complete. I can’t just ’go die’ so easily.’

With that, Gu Qing jumped down from the platform, walked straight to Liu Yue, and helped her up.

"Are you okay?"

"I got a little carried away just now and might have been a bit too rough."

"I’m really sorry about that."

Gu Qing clutched his heart, feigning a guilty conscience as he apologized to Liu Yue for swelling up her face.

Although he wasn’t particularly interested in this "American-style girl," he still had to cultivate the relationship.

After all, he still needed to farm Spiritual Attributes from Liu Yue’s [Spiritual Mind Master] tag to patch up his weakness.

"It’s nothing, really. I get it."

Liu Yue grinned. "I would’ve done the same thing in your shoes. Besides, I was the one who went for your vital points first. You just hitting my face was you going easy on me."

’Being handsome really pays off.’

’I just offered a casual apology, and Liu Yue just laughed and accepted it.’

Gu Qing thought to himself, silently giving his own good looks a big thumbs-up. He commended them for their years of hard work, thanking them for providing so many conveniences and making his life easier.

Then, he walked over to Wu Jiahao, extended a hand, and smiled. "No fight, no friendship. We’ll be colleagues from now on."

Wu Jiahao’s [Genetic Fusionist] tag was also worth farming for him.

Therefore, it was necessary to get on good terms with him, too.

Wu Jiahao hesitated for a moment before finally taking Gu Qing’s outstretched hand and letting himself be pulled up.

"Gu Qing, I lost this time. I admit it. Let’s find a chance to fight again someday. I’ll show you how strong I can be then!"

Wu Jiahao said, full of fighting spirit.

Gu Qing smiled, quoting the classic Gojo Satoru line: "I will win."

As soon as the words left his mouth, a rumbling sound echoed from the distance.

It was the sound of a car engine.

A moment later, a pickup truck slowly drove over.

It stopped beside the group.

"The test is over. Everyone, get in. I’ll drive you out."

A staff member said, rolling down the window.

As she spoke, she glanced at the people lying scattered on the ground, feeling a little shocked.

’This Extraordinary Contactor named Gu Qing is one hell of a beast.’

’He took down all eleven Extraordinary Beings in this test batch all by himself.’

’And that includes two Extraordinary Awakened.’

’Tsk, tsk. What an incredible record. This has to be the most explosive performance out of all the recruitment tests this year.’

"Um... I’d like to ask something."

Gu Qing looked at the staff member and asked, "We haven’t even determined the specific rankings yet. Why is the comprehensive test already over?"

The staff member explained, "Rankings and all that aren’t important."

"As long as you fully demonstrated your individual strengths during the test and the leaders proctoring from behind their computers saw it, then today’s recruitment test has fulfilled its purpose."

"There’s no need to waste any more time on testing."

"..."

"By the way,"

Gu Qing asked again, "Is there any kind of reward for performing well in the recruitment test?"

"No."

The staff member replied without hesitation.

’Seriously? No reward?’

’Does the Night Court have to be this stingy?’

Gu Qing couldn’t help but complain inwardly.

The staff member spoke again, "The recruitment test is a stage for new recruits to display their strength and potential. It’s normal for there not to be any rewards."

"If you insist on a ’reward,’ I suppose it’s that an impressive performance will be remembered by the higher-ups."

"In the future, you’ll get priority for high-quality resources and important training opportunities."

After saying that, she added, "Young people shouldn’t be so impatient. As long as you’re strong enough, you won’t lack for rewards later on. When you’re out on missions, hunting monsters, there will be more than enough merit and resource rewards to go around. You should have a more long-term perspective."

’Fuck your mother!’

’They’re already making me empty promises before I’ve even officially joined!’

Gu Qing cursed inwardly.

He didn’t say any more.

Soon, everyone boarded the pickup truck and left the forest together.

Back at the fitness testing center, the staff member informed everyone, "To officially join the Night Court, you still need to complete the registration process, which will take about three days."

"Once you’re officially inducted, the organization will issue standard equipment, like this signature black trench coat I’m wearing."

"This coat isn’t simple. It has multiple protective effects, including being bulletproof, fire-resistant, and electricity-resistant."

The staff member continued, "By the way, if any of you are still in school, the organization can help you apply for a leave of absence so you won’t be tied down by your studies."

"When you reach graduation age, the school will directly issue you your diploma and degree certificate."

"This way, you can devote yourselves wholeheartedly to the organization’s work and go further on the path of the Extraordinary."

"This is a benefit the organization provides for you."

As soon as she finished speaking, her phone rang. Someone was calling her.

She took out her phone and answered, nodding frequently and speaking respectfully into it.

The moment she hung up, she immediately turned to a young man beside her and ordered:

"Xiaochen, take Wu Jiahao and Liu Yue to Steward Tian’s office. Steward Tian wants to see them."

This Steward Tian she mentioned was the head of the Night Court’s Field Operations Department.

The Field Operations Department was the very department responsible for stationing members in various locations throughout Hai City to stand guard.

Lin Tianyang, Liu Zhiyi, and the new recruits like Gu Qing who were about to join the Night Court would all be part of the Field Operations Department.

Soon, Wu Jiahao and Liu Yue were led away by the young man named Xiaochen.

Gu Qing watched them leave, his mind racing.

’Those two were summoned to the leader’s office because they’re Extraordinary Awakened?’

’In other words...’

’Even though I’m an Extraordinary Contactor, and despite my outstanding performance in the recruitment test just now, I’m still not as valuable as an Extraordinary Awakened in the eyes of the leadership?’

’So I don’t get taken seriously?’

’Heh, that really stings.’

’All I can say is, it’s a good thing I’m a cheater. I can develop just fine without any attention from the leadership.’

A relieved smile appeared on Gu Qing’s face.

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