Chapter 105: Chapter 89: New Martial Skill, Brother Hao in Trouble
[Fierce Sound Roar: Cultivate using a special method to condense Martial Arts Power in your throat. By coordinating unique breathing techniques and fusing your murderous aura, you can unleash the roar of a Beast King!]
[Effect: Assaults an opponent’s mind, stuns their consciousness, and strikes terror into their soul!]
As the information from his watch filled his vision, Lu Chao’s eyes lit up. He found he couldn’t look away.
It was a sonic-type Martial Skill, a Secret Technique.
Subconsciously, he recalled his two previous encounters with members of the God-Worshiping Church. Their techniques, which directly assaulted one’s mind and consciousness, were nearly impossible to guard against and incredibly tricky to handle.
It was particularly devastating against unprepared opponents, catching them completely by surprise.
His curiosity piqued, he immediately opened the video demonstrating the Martial Skill.
"ROAR!!"
A figure stood on a mountaintop, roaring furiously at the heavens.
In an instant, Lu Chao’s eardrums were ringing, and he flinched.
He felt his body suddenly go rigid, as if he were witnessing a Wild Beast King venting its rage with a great roar toward the sky!
It was like a tiger and a lion combined, intimidating all rivals, or like a T-rex hunting its prey, its oppressive might bearing down from all sides.
Even though he wasn’t witnessing it in person, just watching a segment from the instructional video, it still made his heart pound and goosebumps break out across his skin.
"So strong..."
With a determined glint in his eye, Lu Chao made his decision without the slightest hesitation.
"You’re the one!"
The best attack is the strongest defense. Besides, this Martial Skill looked exceptionally powerful.
He immediately tapped the word "Redeem."
His five thousand contribution points flickered, and a "Pending Confirmation" prompt appeared.
He wasn’t surprised. The Patrol Department kept its Martial Skills and Secret Techniques under tight control. They couldn’t be learned just anywhere, anytime.
You had to go to the department’s training room and complete the corresponding registration procedures.
’I have to go on patrol today anyway. I can take care of it on my way.’
After a moment of thought, Lu Chao made up his mind.
Just a few minutes passed.
He changed into his patrol uniform and left his apartment.
The streets were bustling with the usual hurried crowds, and he could hear snatches of various conversations.
"I heard the Patrol Department and the City Defense Department took a huge hit this time. Those hunting parties from the corporations and martial arts dojos also suffered heavy casualties. They’ll definitely retaliate."
"The pay for the subjugation squads seems pretty good, but you need a Life Energy of at least fifteen, or have a specialized skill, to join. Guess we don’t stand a chance."
"Sigh, don’t even talk about it. Ever since they sealed the roads to the wilds, our transport company has been running out of work. We can barely afford to eat at home now..."
Brushing past one person after another, Lu Chao maintained a steady pace and looked up at the sky.
Hovercars occasionally streaked across the gray expanse of the sky. Even Street Block No. 2, usually so peaceful, was gradually being shrouded in an atmosphere of gloom.
The rest of the way passed in silence, and he finally walked into the Second Division of the Patrol Department.
After resting for a full week, this was the first time he had come here since completing the mission.
"Hm?"
A moment later, he stopped in his tracks.
Lu Chao stood near the open iron gate, looking toward the open area in front of the Patrol Department building.
Several black Sharp Light sedans had appeared in the parking area at some point. He could see a number of security guards in black suits escorting a figure into the Patrol Department.
The person wore a light gray wool overcoat, their long, golden hair pinned up with a clasp, a fluffy white scarf wrapped around their neck.
Although he only saw her from behind, Lu Chao still recognized her. It was the woman from the supply escort mission.
"What are you looking at?"
Suddenly, a familiar voice sounded from behind him. Lu Chao turned his head and saw Chen Xiao, also in a patrol uniform, walking over with a briefcase.
His aura was stable, and his Life Energy had even increased slightly. He had clearly made a full recovery.
"There."
Lu Chao gestured with his head, looking slightly puzzled.
’Why would a woman with such an impressive background come to the Patrol Department?’
"Oh, you mean Miss Su."
Chen Xiao realized who he meant. He leaned in, lowered his voice, and said admiringly, "I heard from my uncle that part of the reason our mission rewards were so generous was that Miss Su personally donated some funds as a gesture of support."
"If I’m not mistaken, someone from the department must have invited her over, probably to thank her."
Oh?
Lu Chao was a bit taken aback by this.
’No wonder. I was thinking the Patrol Department was tight on funds, yet they were so generous with the rewards.’
Two intermediate-grade Life Potions per person might not seem like much for an individual, but for all the Patrol Department members on the reinforcement team—a good twenty to thirty people—it added up to a significant sum.
Chatting, he and Chen Xiao walked toward the main hall.
On the way, they ran into a few members of Squad Two at the stairwell. Their leader, Qian Hu, actually shot them a provocative glance.
"Those sons of bitches... They sure are lucky."
"I heard Squad Two was originally chosen for the escort mission too, but they got swapped to a different assignment at the last minute..." Chen Xiao said through gritted teeth, standing to one side as he watched them walk toward the patrol car.
Lu Chao frowned slightly at his words.
’Luck?’
’He thought of that young man with the powerful background. I doubt it was luck...’
As he was lost in thought, he felt an unnerving, unseen gaze fall upon him.
As if sensing something, he raised his head to look at the second floor.
The man wore black leather shoes and a black leather jacket over a captain-grade patrol uniform.
Beneath his long hair was the handsome face of a young man. It was Ruan Hui, who was rarely ever seen at the Patrol Department.
Their eyes met. The other man stood at the top of the stairs, looking down on them as if they were ants as his gaze swept over them both.
Then, the sharp sound of leather shoes echoed as the man started walking down toward them.
The corner of his mouth curled into a faint, mocking smile as he drew ever closer to Lu Chao and Chen Xiao.
