"Do we have to try again?"
The person in charge of the Genetic Optimization Zone looked at Lin Qing with some surprise but didn’t say much before letting him sign the contract and pass.
After all, he had seen this kind of situation many times before.
Usually, a person could only achieve three or four instances of genetic optimization brought about by high-energy radiation, but there are always those who manage to do it four times.
Although they are a minority, most people fantasize that they are one of the few.
Anyway, a single Special Grade Merit allows for only three rounds of high-energy radiation evolution, so he naturally wouldn’t say much.
...
In the blink of an eye, it was July 14th.
As Chen Guang expected, the genetic optimization of the ability "Divine Speed" was successful on the first day of the third round.
And thus, Lin Qing had acquired a new Third Energy Level genetic ability, "Divine Speed."
After activating "Divine Speed," it could approximately double his speed, which was a considerable improvement.
And his Genetic Optimization Index had reached 91.6%.
If he wanted to, even without advance access to the Genetic Awakening Method, there was a high chance of a successful Genetic Awakening!
However, once he embarked on Genetic Awakening, trying to further optimize his genes would be very difficult.
At the moment, he could still continue to explore the Fourth Energy Level abilities of the Heavenly Orb Monarch Bloodline, so naturally he opted to wait.
Even so, compared to when he first entered the Inspection Headquarters, Lin Qing’s strength had improved significantly.
Strength, speed, perception, recovery – all areas had seen sizable enhancements.
If he used Instantaneous Light, he even felt he could compete with some of the Two Stars Level Elite Patrols.
"Now I’m only waiting for the headquarters to produce the ’Energy Stabilizer.’"
Lin Qing thought to himself, "I’ve already repaid the Star Refining Skill, and as long as I have the Energy Stabilizer, I can try to explore the Fourth Energy Level abilities of the Heavenly Orb Monarch Bloodline."
Tomorrow would be the 15th.
According to the routine of the training division, new Inspectors must choose a patrol mission on the 15th of every month and go out to conduct patrol work.
If capable and free, it’s possible to choose several missions as well.
"Forget it, I’ll discuss it when I get back."
Lin Qing didn’t mind delaying it for a few days, after all, there was no hurry.
The missions that new Inspectors could pick were all of a suitable difficulty, achievable as long as one possessed the strength of a Patrol Chief.
And his current true strength was at least close to that of a Two Stars Level Elite Patrol.
The difficulty of the missions suitable for newbies was naturally not a problem.
...
The next morning.
New Inspectors rushed to the office building of the training division one after another to select suitable patrol missions.
"Lin Qing."
Yuan Anping and Xu Qiu waited for Lin Qing at the entrance of the office building’s first floor, and as soon as Lin Qing arrived, Yuan Anping couldn’t help but scrutinize him and ask, "Why is it that since you came to headquarters, you’re almost never seen? We hardly see you even at social gatherings, I’m telling you, there are plenty of entertainment venues on the island, and I’ve got no one to go with."
Lin Qing casually said, "I’ve been busy cultivating lately, even meals are taken care of casually at the apartment with Jiayi."
"Poor girl..." Yuan Anping sighed. "She came all this way to this island alone following you and is ignored by you all day."
"She seems quite happy though." Lin Qing gave him a look.
The island had plenty of high-tech devices, and he had bought Zhao Jiayi a full set of high-fidelity VR equipment, so much so that the girl was utterly immersed in various first-person games and movies. If not for his reminders, she would probably forget to eat.
It just so happened that he needed to cultivate, and this way, he could also avoid being dragged by her to watch old TV dramas.
"Seeing you like this, how much progress have you made recently?" Yuan Anping sized up Lin Qing.
"It’s only been half a month; there’s not much progress." Lin Qing shook his head.
Yuan Anping seemed like a double agent; heaven knows if he would include Lin Qing into his plans based on his strength.
So, he had already decided to avoid revealing too much in front of Yuan Anping.
"How about Xu Qiu? How have you been lately?"
Lin Qing changed the subject and glanced at the aloof female Inspector beside him.
As fellow townspeople, among all the new Inspectors, he only had a good relationship with these two.
"I just completed three rounds of genetic optimization," Xu Qiu said. "My strength has indeed improved a lot, but my Combat Skill hasn’t advanced much, and... the Bloodline Evolution Method is too hard to cultivate."
Lin Qing exclaimed, "You’ve also been practicing the Bloodline Evolution Method?"
"My auntie helped me with that." Xu Qiu shook her head slightly. "The genetic optimization and Bloodline Evolution Serum were all facilitated by my auntie; otherwise, my talent wouldn’t have afforded me such benefits."
"So it’s Inspector Tang." Lin Qing realized.
He was enjoying the benefits of genetic optimization due to fulfilling additional terms in the contract. Normally, new Inspectors selected by headquarters often couldn’t complete them.
Being an Inspector herself, and having Four Star Level privileges at headquarters, it was quite normal for Tang to help Xu Qiu enjoy such treatments, even if it meant paying out of her own pocket.
"What kind of Bloodline Evolution Serum is yours?" Lin Qing asked curiously.
Xu Qiu did not intend to conceal it and directly answered, "A ’limited’ version of Original Bloodline."
"Not bad," Lin Qing nodded slightly.
In the choices available for optimization in the Genetic Optimization Zone, he had noticed those Bloodline Evolution Serums.
The Original Bloodline Evolution Serum [Limited] version and the Star-level Bloodline Evolution Serum [Trace] version both required a Glory-level Merit.
A better [Limited] version of the Star-level Bloodline Evolution Serum was available, but it required the legendary highest level of Merit – [Flame of Civilization].
"Let’s go in and pick the missions."
Yuan Anping looked at Lin Qing and Xu Qiu and suggested, "Shall the three of us act together?"
Xu Qiu shook her head, "My auntie has arranged, so I’ll not join you."
Lin Qing also took the opportunity to say, "Jiayi has been bored on the island for half a month, and I plan to take her for some fun this time, I won’t join you either."
Yuan Anping looked stunned, "Just me alone?"
He sighed helplessly and said, "Fine, I’ll look for a mission on my own then."
Lin Qing inwardly breathed a sigh of relief.
Yuan Anping might be a double agent; who knows if this guy had any special actions planned after leaving Headquarters.
Moreover, Yuan Anping’s current strength was at least that of a Two Stars Elite Patrol, stronger than him now.
He didn’t want to get involved in such troublesome matters.
It was better to keep his distance.
...
The walls of the first floor of the office building had become five large screens, displaying various mission briefings.
And the central screen was displaying a notice.
Lin Qing couldn’t help but read it carefully.
[Future Elite Patrol members, today is your first time carrying out a patrol mission for Headquarters, and we have three points to explain to you.]
[First, the patrol jurisdiction of Headquarters covers the entire globe with the exception of urban circles and the Three Forbidden Areas, mainly focused on four key ’supervised regions’.]
[Second, the urban circles and the Three Forbidden Areas marked on the patrol map are off-limits under any circumstances.]
[Third, living within the four supervised regions are smugglers from extraterrestrial civilizations, who are under different levels of surveillance; please conduct your searches accordingly.]
Below this notice was a map of the world.
The map showed all the major urban circles, along with three regions shrouded in darkness.
The rest were four red areas with names marked on them.
The four supervised regions were—
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[God Island], [Broken Stele Prison], [Blood Battle City], and [Moerxi].
Below the map, there was detailed information about the four supervised regions.
Lin Qing stood in the lobby of the first floor, staring at the central screen, and his eyes narrowed slightly.
"Four supervised regions? Inhabited by smugglers from extraterrestrial civilizations?"
"And the Three Forbidden Areas?"
This was the first time he had heard this information, and he hadn’t discussed these matters with Chen Guang either.
Xu Qiu, standing beside him, reminded, "The main responsibility of Inspection Headquarters is these four supervised regions."
Lin Qing nodded slightly in understanding.
Each major city had its own Inspection Bureau, and with the strength of a Patrol Chief, they were well equipped to handle most situations.
So, aside from the occasional special incidents, the main area of responsibility for Inspection Headquarters was these four supervised regions.
"My aunt once said that the responsibilities of Inspection Headquarters are somewhat similar to patrolling a prison."
Xu Qiu sighed, "Sometimes we even have to catch those extraterrestrial smugglers who escape from the supervised regions—a common occurrence."
"Have you seen an alien before?" Lin Qing couldn’t help asking.
"I’ve seen some pictures of extraterrestrial smugglers at my aunt’s house," Xu Qiu nodded, "They’re actually all human, just with certain differences from us, some even look identical to Earth people."
Lin Qing immediately thought of Zhao Jiayi.
She looked just like an Earth person, only smelling a bit nicer.
And according to his long-term observations and scent recognition, Zhao Jiayi never had her period, which should also be a difference.
"The Intelligent Star People who often appear in the urban circle projections are also similar to Earth people, aren’t they? The only difference is an extra eye on their forehead," Yuan Anping interjected.
"Indeed," Lin Qing said. "Why don’t Intelligent Star People just call themselves the Three-eyed Clan?"
"Maybe they think it sounds bad," Yuan Anping chuckled.
Xu Qiu gave him a glance and frowned slightly, "Let’s not discuss Intelligent Star People in public."
Yuan Anping immediately mimed zipping a nonexistent zipper across his mouth, sealing it shut.
"Master."
At that moment, Chen Guang’s voice sounded in Lin Qing’s mind, "Only a part of Intelligent Star People have a third eye, and without it, they look identical to Earth people. It’s unclear whether it’s due to racial talent or something else."
"Oh?" Lin Qing mused.
However, even if their appearances were the same, the actual differences were enormous.
Intelligent Star People were naturally capable of Genetic Awakening with ease, and their souls seemed strong enough to withstand the storm-like powerful energy fields.
The gap was so vast, they might as well be considered two different species.
"Let’s choose a mission; we’ve arrived a bit late, and I suspect most of the simpler, more beneficial tasks have already been taken."
Xu Qiu said this as she began scanning the other four screens’ mission briefings.
Lin Qing also looked closely.
[Mission ID E27895: Suspected presence of extraterrestrial smugglers in the outer regions of God Island. Known information as follows... Remaining places: 3]
[Mission ID E27902: Routine inspection of the first-floor area of Broken Stele Prison, along with a day-long airing out. Extra hands needed... Remaining places: 26]
[Mission ID E27987: A high-ranking guest of Blood Battle City is suspected of capturing Earth people for duels, led by a Three Stars Elite Patrol, lacking perimeter surveillance... Remaining places: 61]
[Mission ID E27999: A crew member has gone missing in Section F of the Moerxi spacecraft...]
These missions were all related to the four major supervised regions.
And there were no solo missions; most were issued by the elite patrols from Headquarters.
Some were ready to depart at any time; others were scheduled, with the latest departing tomorrow.
"I’ve found one."
Suddenly, Xu Qiu said, "I’m going to apply; you two take your time choosing, the safest are generally the missions to God Island and Moerxi."
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Lin Qing glanced at her, realizing she must have found the mission arranged for her by Inspector Tang.
He wasn’t interested in prying.
"Uh... which one to choose?"
After a brief look, Lin Qing made his decision.