72: There was a surprise in the settlement reward!

At this moment, Professor Gu Xinrou also shook out a silk banner.

It read: Eliminate Violence and Bring Peace.

The inscription was from the Lingnan City Patrol Bureau.

"What a 'Eliminate Violence and Bring Peace,' you're so capable."

Professor Gu Xinrou glared at Shen Bei and continued, "What, are you a Cleaner?"

Shen Bei's mouth twitched, and he said, "The higher the Appearance, the greater the responsibility."

Shen Bei found a high-sounding excuse for himself and continued, "However, I like the elegant term 'Cleaner.'"

There was no need to think; it must have been the corn processing factory workers who reported it, and Gu Changfeng handled the case.

He even managed to get a silk banner for himself.

This was clearly a cover-up!

As long as one investigated, they would find that Lei Laohu bullying laborers was not a one-time thing.

Just inquire at the Labor Market, and you would know there were countless victims.

He was probably afraid that Shen Bei would gather the laborers to block the Patrol Bureau and demand a reward.

"This guy's IQ is increasing; he even knows how to catch me off guard now," Shen Bei muttered to himself.

He spat hard, feeling much of the Depression in his heart disperse.

"Elegant term, my foot! I'm asking you a question!" Professor Gu Xinrou said, her delicate brows slightly furrowed.

Shen Bei showed an innocent and bewildered smile: "This isn't my fault. He didn't pay for the work, so I originally just wanted to teach Lei Laohu a lesson. He fought for his life with me, and in the process, he ended up killing himself."

Professor Gu Xinrou's pretty face stiffened slightly: "Call the police! Next time something like this happens, call the police!"

"It doesn't meet the criteria for filing a case."

Professor Gu Xinrou, with the air of an experienced person, showed a smile full of superiority, barely suppressing the urge to turn up her lips: "That's my brother; if I say it's enough to file a case, then it's enough!"

"Is the police station run by your family?"

Professor Gu Xinrou was choked by the retort, her mouth twitched a few times, and she stopped dwelling on that question. Instead, she said with some joy, "You've had a Breakthrough and become a Martial Artist. How come I didn't know? Where did you get your Martial Skill? What's its name? Let me hear it."

Shen Bei gave a slight 'uh.'

Regarding the Seven Stars Fist and the map, the fewer people who knew, the better.

Shen Bei changed the subject: "Let's not talk about that for now. I urgently need a Martial Skill, Teacher. Shall we start training?"

Professor Gu Xinrou's red lips moved, her gaze coolly scrutinizing him: "Your progress is indeed fast, exceeding my expectations. But if you want a Martial Skill, you still need to be tested."

"Tested?"

"Yes, each Martial Skill requires different attribute values. And those are just surface data; the specific true data must be thoroughly checked, otherwise, it's a pure waste of time to Cultivate, and it could even lead to unforeseen consequences."

Shen Bei rubbed his chin: "How do I get tested?"

"Have you been to the Testing Hall?"

"I went this morning."

"Give me the data."

Shen Bei told Professor Gu Xinrou his four-dimensional attributes.

After Professor Gu Xinrou had the numbers, her expression was normal; this data was pretty good.

There were still no outstanding highlights; it was still very average.

However, the overall attributes were still shockingly high.

"I'll check the database later and look for Martial Skills that might match you."

Professor Gu Xinrou finally said, "After military training ends, the new students will prepare to participate in the test. You just follow them."

Shen Bei didn't ask what the test was about, just followed Professor Gu Xinrou's arrangements.

Then, Professor Gu Xinrou got up and left.

Subsequently, some other people came in.

Among them was General Training Instructor Cheng Liaoyuan.

He just glanced at Shen Bei, patted his shoulder, said a word, and left.

"Kill when you should kill, keep your thoughts clear, don't hesitate, and don't be afraid once you've done it."

Shen Bei nodded.

Then Jian Tong came in, looking worried, swaying her small waist, her eyes full of concern as she looked at Shen Bei.

She brought many fruits and nutritional supplements.

Jian Tong didn't like to dig for answers.

Whatever Shen Bei did, whatever he wanted to do, Jian Tong supported him unconditionally.

The main thing was that Shen Bei could be safe and sound.

Shen Bei asked Jian Tong for a strand of her hair.

Jian Tong felt puzzled but didn't ask further.

After Jian Tong left, the Unlucky Four came in.

Shen Bei exclaimed, truly not wanting to see them.

"Don't get too close!"

Shen Bei spread his right hand, and his left index finger tapped his right palm, making a stop gesture: "I'm afraid your bad luck will affect my recovery."

Qi Chuanyu rolled his eyes: "We asked the doctor, your biggest wound is just the cut on your arm. To put it bluntly, if you had come back a little later, the wound would have already healed."

Look, is that even something a person would say? Shen Bei really wanted to jump up and give him a big slap.

Niu Yanben, however, was very practical. He pulled things out of his bag and said with a chuckle, "I'm not like Qi Chuanyu, who speaks unpleasantly. I bought you food: spicy duck neck, spicy boiled shrimp paste, hot and sour noodles, spicy crayfish, Hey."

"Wait a moment—" Liao Zhongyang scratched his head, saying with some confusion and puzzlement, "I remember patients can't eat spicy food."

Niu Yanben said, "Oh, can't they? Then never mind, I'll eat it myself, Hey."

Shen Bei: ...

Damn you.

It was definitely intentional!

At this moment, Du Ziteng stared at Shen Bei without blinking, frowned and pondered for a long time, then said, "Shen Bei, what does it feel like to... kill someone?"

"Addictive. I still want to kill now."

Shen Bei's face was devoid of joy or sorrow, but his eyes grew more surprised. He smiled, nodded, and continued, "Now I want to kill four!"

The Unlucky Four: ...

"Ah~~ I just remembered I still have underwear to wash, goodbye!"

"Look at you, even a joke is so scary."

"It's so spicy, Hey."

"Get some good rest, bye-bye."

...

After the Unlucky Four left, the medical room became completely quiet.

And Shen Bei fell into deep thought.

He felt an invisible pressure from all directions squeezing towards him.

It was as if it were tangible, making the air thick.

"Seven Stars Fist... Sea of Hopelessness map..."

Shen Bei squinted his eyes.

If it weren't for Lei Laohu's reminder, Shen Bei himself wouldn't have noticed the loophole in the highway service area.

But Shen Bei knew that neither the Apocalypse Cult nor the Headhunter Tribe had substantial evidence.

At most, they would list him as a suspect.

So... next should be the mutual probing of various parties.

Shen Bei exhaled softly.

A new Martial Skill was urgently needed.

...

The next day, the settlement panel arrived as scheduled.

[Yesterday's Settlement Panel Rewards are as follows:]

[Completed corn processing work: Gained Money +500, Strength +5, Physique +5, Agility +5, Spirit +5. High-Temperature Resistance +50%, Low-Temperature Resistance +50%.]

"Hmm?"

Shen Bei's pupils suddenly contracted.

How much was added?

Added 5 points?

Usually, it was 1 point. Why was today's settlement reward 5 points?

Shen Bei was greatly shocked. He rubbed his chin, thought carefully for a while, and came to a conclusion...

That is, killing someone, killing an employer who didn't pay wages, brought extra rewards!

Oh my goodness.

Such good things were not common.

Shen Bei quickly calculated.

Adding the rewarded attribute values:

[Strength: 52.]

[Physique: 50.]

[Spirit: 46.]

[Agility: 46.]

In addition to the four-dimensional attribute point rewards, the resistance to high and low temperatures was also very nice!

For Martial Artists in this world, adding flame attacks or ice attacks was the most common routine.

Because these two natural elements were the easiest to Cultivate and the easiest Martial Skills to learn.

Easy to learn, and the upper limit was not bad.

They were popular bestsellers.

And resistance to high and low temperatures was a blessing!

Shen Bei's heart was a little excited!

He had become stronger again!

A few days later.

Shen Bei's physical condition recovered well.

He shook off his decadent and was lively and vibrant.

After brushing his teeth and rinsing his mouth, he headed to the cafeteria.

After breakfast.

Shen Bei followed Professor Gu Xinrou's instructions and arrived at the Testing Hall.

At this time, the new students were all lining up.

According to Professor Gu Xinrou, the Detection Hall tested surface attributes.

And the Testing Hall measured true attributes.

Upon entering.

Not only the new students, but even Shen Bei was secretly astonished by the contents of the testing ground.

It was simply... abnormal!