This time, when they went to Yun Province for a mission, Lin Beichen unexpectedly gained the deep trust of Flying Eagle and Flame, earning them twenty thousand points of Faith Value.
Plus an additional three thousand points contributed by Xia Luyao and four thousand points from Solitary Wolf, along with the previously accumulated Faith Value.
Now, the total Faith Value of Lin Beichen has exceeded thirty thousand points.
It seems that the efforts in fortune-telling, gifting brocade bags, and talismans were not in vain.
Staring at the system interface where the Faith Value exceeded thirty thousand points, Lin Beichen opened the System Store without hesitation.
The Faith Value would not appreciate if left untouched, so it was better to pick some desirable items from the System Store.
With this thought, he began to meticulously make selections in the System Store.
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Meanwhile, in the administrative building of Yanjing City Garrison District, in Deng Zhong's office, the six members of the Venomous Snake Special Team stood in an orderly line.
Their mission was completed quite successfully, with Flying Eagle and Flame performing exceptionally well.
Although the two had once acted independently without authorization, they successfully took down the Mantis and Shang Dong.
What was more noteworthy was that they brought back a USB drive recording the interactions between Shang Dong and several major drug lords overseas, which was undoubtedly meritorious.
Hence, after they returned to Yanjing City Garrison District, the Chief of Staff Deng Zhong and several other officers immediately summoned them to the office to give high praise.
"Your Venomous Snake Special Team completed the mission outstandingly, and the higher-ups are very satisfied," Deng Zhong said appreciatively, looking at them.
He then approached Flying Eagle and Flame and continued, "Flying Eagle, Flame, although you violated the discipline and acted without permission, given your exceptional mission completion, the merit outweighs the fault. After a unanimous decision from the higher-ups, each of you shall be awarded Second-Class Merits, and the other team members shall each be awarded Third-Class Merits."
Flying Eagle stood straight, and after hearing Deng Zhong's words, he spoke bluntly, "Report to the Chief of Staff, our success in taking down the Mantis and Shang Dong was mainly due to the assistance from Lin Beichen. He is the real hero of this mission."
"That's right, Chief of Staff. Without Lin Beichen's brocade bag, we couldn't have completed the mission," Flame added.
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Hearing the name "Lin Beichen," Deng Zhong couldn't help but furrow his brows. He was not unfamiliar with this name— the new recruit who could draw Eight Trigrams Diagrams to summon rain and was proficient in National Martial Arts. But what did their mission in Yun Province have to do with Lin Beichen?
Seeing Deng Zhong's face full of confusion, Flying Eagle and Flame detailed the entire episode.
After listening, Deng Zhong pondered for a moment and then slowly spoke, "In any case, it was you two who took down Mantis and Shang Dong, so the credit belongs to you."
Though Flying Eagle and Flame wanted to say more, Deng Zhong waved them off, interrupting them, "You've worked hard on this mission to Yun Province. Go and rest now. Captain Xia, please stay."
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After they left, Deng Zhong solemnly looked at Xia Luyao and asked, "Captain Xia, what do you think of this person, Lin Beichen?"
From Flying Eagle and Flame's narration, this Lin Beichen indeed seemed to be quite extraordinary.
Xia Luyao shook his head, "I can't see through him. He always loves to maintain an air of mystery."
"But what's hard to believe is that the unbelievable things he talked about all came true. It's truly hard to explain," Xia Luyao said with doubts about Lin Beichen, feeling he harbored too many inexplicable secrets.
"These Mystic Sect Daoist Arts are indeed incredible, but our Huaxia Civilization is profound and vast, and there might indeed be some ancient Daoist Secret Techniques passed down," Deng Zhong said after contemplating.
He turned to Xia Luyao and said, "In the coming days, keep a close eye on Lin Beichen. If he truly possesses such abilities, we might consider recruiting him into the Special Warfare Base. His capabilities could play a significant role in future real combat."
"You also used to serve as a new recruit instructor, so this mission is perfect for you."
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Deng Zhong thought to himself that if Lin Beichen truly had such capabilities, it would undoubtedly be a great boon for their Special Warfare Base. Such talent must not be buried!
Xia Luyao firmly nodded, "Rest assured, Chief of Staff, I will keep a close eye on Lin Beichen."
"Good, very well. You may go back now," Deng Zhong said with satisfaction.
"Yes!" Xia Luyao saluted, then turned to leave Deng Zhong's office.
In the coming days, she decided to closely observe Lin Beichen to see how many more secrets he might be hiding.
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The Venomous Snake Special Team returned to the training ground after a day's rest and continued their duties as new recruit instructors. Early the next morning, the recruits were lined up orderly in the training field.
Looking at the stern faces of the instructors, the recruits couldn't help but get nervous. "Oh no, these demon instructors are back again. I start trembling just seeing them," one recruit whispered.
"Though these instructors are strict, there are no beauties among the interim instructors. Given the same demon training, wouldn't it be better to have Instructor Xia train us?"
"Lin Beichen!" Xia Luyao's shout pierced the noise of the training ground and clearly reached Lin Beichen's ears.
Lin Beichen turned his head, somewhat surprised to see Xia Luyao walking towards him. Why suddenly come to find him? Though puzzled, he didn't show it on his face.
"Instructor Xia, what guidance do you have?" He replied politely.