95: Chapter 95 Want to lie down? Impossible! Roll them all up and become the ultimate wage earners!

The next day, Lin Feng once again assembled everyone in the Nanzhou Demon Suppression Division, from the deputy commanders down to the lowest-ranking servants. Not a single person was missing; they were all gathered at the Martial Arts Field.

Looking at the numb, confused, and disdainful faces below, Lin Feng didn't waste a single word.

He waved his hand!

Clatter!

Countless weapons, armor, Medicinal Pills, and Cultivation Technique Secret Manuals appeared on the high platform like a small mountain.

These were all spoils of war from when he killed General Zhao Lie and the three thousand Blood Wolf Guards. Each item shimmered with high-quality brilliance and emitted an alluring medicinal fragrance, far superior to the trashy goods found in the Nanzhou Demon Suppression Division.

He relied entirely on critical hit points to level up; these things were treasures to others, but to him, they were just a pile of junk.

A collective gasp echoed across the Martial Arts Field, and everyone's eyes went wide with shock!

"I know that many of you think that rotting away is just another way to pass the day, and slacking off is just another way to live."

Lin Feng's voice rang out clearly, reaching everyone's ears.

"I am telling you, from today on, those days are over!"

He pointed to the mountain of resources and declared loudly, "Do you see these things? They belong to me right now. But soon, they could be yours!"

"I hereby announce the establishment of the Demon-Catching Merit Hall, effective today, and the implementation of an entirely new merit system!"

"From now on, the Demon Suppression Division will mandate task assignments. Information on all demons will be organized and matched to your individual capabilities."

"And your mission is no longer to kill demons!"

Lin Feng's words were shocking.

The crowd was in an uproar.

Lin Feng continued, "You can team up or work alone. Your goal is to find demons and evil cultivators. Whether you use trickery, deceit, or any other underhanded methods, just get them within fifty miles of Nanan City!"

"Everyone who participates in these operations will receive corresponding merit points based on their contribution!"

"I know this is much more difficult than simply killing a demon, but… the merit reward is ten times higher than a direct kill!"

"Upon completing the mission, you can come to me and directly exchange your points for everything you see before you! Weapons, Medicinal Pills, Cultivation Techniques, or even higher positions! There will be absolutely no skimming or exploitation!"

"I don't care which faction you belonged to before, and I don't care whose people you were! In my Nanzhou Demon Suppression Division, merit is your only value! The more merit you have, the more of a boss you are!"

These words were like a blockbuster bomb, causing an absolute explosion in the crowd!

"So, as long as we find a demon, beat it half to death, and bring it to the Commander, we get a reward?"

"Are you stupid? Didn't you hear the Commander? It doesn't matter what method you use; even if you have to stick your butt out to lure a demon or a flower-plucking thief within fifty miles of Nanan City, it counts!"

"Huh? That's wild. Is there actually such a good deal in this world?!"

At first, there was disbelieving discussion.

But soon, the eyes of those young Demon Slayers, who had been suppressed for too long, ignited with a raging flame!

They saw hope!

A clear path to heaven where they could change their destiny through their own efforts!

A bold young man asked loudly, "Commander, is this for real?!"

Lin Feng smiled slightly and flicked his finger, sending the Nine Tribulations Thunder Slash Secret Manual precisely into the young man's hands.

"This is your reward for having the courage to ask. I, Lin Feng, keep my word!"

"Brothers! What are we waiting for?! We have one life; if we don't fight for it, what's the difference between us and salted fish?!" the young man shouted, waving his arms in excitement.

"Let's do it!"

"Long live the Commander!"

In an instant, the atmosphere of the entire Martial Arts Field transformed from a stagnant pool into a raging fire!

Those young people who longed to make achievements and stand out were completely ignited!

Lin Feng watched all this with satisfaction, a smile curling at the corners of his mouth.

Very good, the army of laborers is officially online.

You help me work for high rewards, and I sit at home harvesting critical hit points.

What do you call this?

This is called a win-win!

I really am a management genius!

…

The new regulations promulgated by Lin Feng were like a giant boulder thrown into the stagnant pool of the Nanzhou Demon Suppression Division, instantly creating a thousand ripples.

The young Demon Slayers at the bottom, who had been suppressed for too long, were like they had been injected with adrenaline, the flames of hope rekindling in their eyes.

They came from humble backgrounds, had no backing, and what they lacked was a fair opportunity to compete and stand out through strength and hard work.

Lin Feng's merit system undoubtedly opened a door to a new world for them.

However, where there is joy, there is naturally sorrow.

The two deputy commanders who had luckily survived, one named Deputy Commander Wang Kun, and the other named Deputy Commander Li He, along with the group of old timers under them who were accustomed to living in luxury, skimming resources from the bottom, and colluding with local powerful families to line their own pockets, were currently cursing Lin Feng in their hearts.

Cutting off someone's path to wealth is like killing their parents!

Lin Feng's move not only smashed their rice bowls but was also akin to digging up their ancestral graves!

Thus, a silent confrontation centered around the demon-catching KPI quietly began.

On the first day the new regulations were implemented, the mission board at the Merit Hall was wiped clean by those hot-blooded young people.

They went out in groups of three or five, rushing out of the Demon Suppression Division like they were high on adrenaline, heading towards the remote and dangerous areas all over Nanzhou.

As for the people under Deputy Commander Wang Kun and Deputy Commander Li He, they were defiant in appearance but obedient in secret.

Each of them lazily accepted the easiest tasks, putting in no real effort.

Every day they would go out to sightsee and enjoy the scenery, and at night they would go to brothels to listen to music, living quite comfortably.

"What's the rush? That kid is just a new official trying to make a show of authority. Once this energy passes, won't he still have to rely on us old timers to maintain the situation?"

"Exactly! The waters in Nanzhou are deep. Does he really think that as an outsider, a mere greenhorn, he can settle everything with brute force? Naive!"

Three days later, the first batch of laborers returned.

Although they were all covered in dust and grime, and many were even carrying wounds, their faces were overflowing with genuine excitement and ecstasy.

"Commander! Our team went through life and death, but we finally captured the three-hundred-year-old ghosts from Weeping Ghost Gorge!"

"Commander! We packed up the man-eating crocodile from Quicksand River and brought it here!"

In front of Lin Feng's courtyard, it was suddenly as lively as a vegetable market.

All sorts of demons, ghosts, and evil cultivators, tied up like rice dumplings and beaten half to death, were presented one by one.

Lin Feng was greatly pleased and fulfilled his promise on the spot.

"Not bad, three-hundred-year-old ghosts, Danyuan Realm level one, thirty thousand merit points!"

"Second-order man-eating crocodile, fifteen thousand merit points! This is the 'Mysterious Ice Art' you wanted, take it!"

Watching those young people holding brand-new weapons and clutching the Cultivation Technique Secret Manuals they had dreamed of, each one of them moved to tears, looking so grateful, the old timers started to feel a bit sour inside.

And just at this moment, the people under Deputy Commander Wang Kun and Deputy Commander Li He also "happened" to return.

They were empty-handed, looking dejected, their acting skills impeccable.

"Sigh, reporting to the Commander."

Deputy Commander Wang Kun was the first to step forward, his face full of heartbreak, "My subordinate is incompetent! That Blood Skeleton was too cunning; we pursued him for three days and three nights, but he still got away!"

"That's right, Commander!"

Deputy Commander Li He also chimed in to play the victim, "It's the same on our side; that Golden Armored Corpse King is exceptionally ferocious. We lost three brothers before we barely managed to escape! The demons of Nanzhou are truly too difficult to deal with!"