The First Mist Chapter 74: Guarding
The young man with headphones soon saw a tuft of his own hair on the ground. He was stunned, his muscles twitching, and waves of cold sweat dripped down his back.
He understood what had happened. There was no doubt that if Xu Shen had not held back, what he would have just shaved off would not have been hair, but the head!
What kind of sword speed is that...
Sister Xue and the other two narrowed their eyes and stared at Xu Shen. The speed of the sword just now and the perfect control of the sword technique were definitely extremely rare.
There is no doubt that this guy who was mobilized here is definitely very capable!
"Does this count as passed?" Xu Shen turned to look at Sister Xue and confirmed again.
"He was careless, but it was your deceptive actions that made him lose his temper. This can also be regarded as your combat ability. You won." Sister Xue concluded:
"You are eligible to join the team."
Xu Shen breathed a sigh of relief: "Thank you."
"Just thank yourself. We in the second team don't support the weak. Because of your arrival, my deputy team leader was transferred to the first team, and we just happen to be short of manpower."
Sister Xue stood up and said to Xu Shen: "Now let me formally introduce you. My name is Mu Xue, this is Baye, his name is Luo Hua, and the one you defeated is Gu Qiufeng."
The young man with headphones came to his senses and saw Sister Xue's glance. He couldn't help but shudder, knowing that he was in trouble.
He quickly said to Xu Shen: "Let's try again. I was careless just now and didn't dodge!"
"If you lose, you lose. Will I give you a second chance in the hunting ruins?" Sister Xue suddenly said angrily.
Gu Qiufeng's face changed and he fell silent immediately, but his eyes were complicated, unable to accept his own failure.
"Once you pick up the sword, you must be prepared for a life-and-death fight and go all out, no matter who your opponent is, a human or a monster, a child or an old man!" Mu Xue shouted.
Gu Qiufeng lowered his head and accepted the criticism.
The other two were looking at Xu Shen. To be honest, they felt that Gu Qiufeng was not to blame, as his failure had little to do with underestimating the enemy.
They felt the sword strike just now very clearly, it was too fast and gave them no time to react. In addition, Xu Shen did not draw his sword at all and just walked towards them.
Anyone would think that he would draw his sword first and then attack.
Who knew that drawing the sword would be the end.
The whole action was done in one go, so fast that it was over just as the pupils caught it.
"Which team were you the captain of before?" Baye asked in a deep voice with his eyes flashing.
Xu Shen was stunned, then shook his head and said, "I am a member of Team 17."
"Team member?" Baye and Luo Hua were a little surprised: "Is the captain of Team 17 so strong? With your strength, you are just a team member?"
"Uh..." Xu Shen didn't know how to describe it.
"It's okay. I actually tried my best just now. If I didn't win, I would have to admit defeat." Xu Shen looked honest.
"Ah."
Baye and Luo Hua smiled, with an expression that said "Do you think I'm a fool?"
Mu Xue looked at Xu Shen deeply and said, "It's a good thing to go all out, but your confusing tactics can only work on humans. If it were Xu, he wouldn't let you get close, nor would he care if you drew your sword in advance."
Obviously, she felt that Xu Shen's victory was somewhat of a sneak attack.
A successful sneak attack is still a success, and she will not take any form of victory lightly.
Xu Shen heard her suggestion and nodded slightly: "I wouldn't be like this when I was killing the ruins."
"That's good."
Mu Xue nodded and said, "Let me tell you about the rules of Team 2. Unlike other teams, we need to conduct training and battles every week to ensure your combat alertness. If it is a battle, the loser needs to pay 5,000 Luka coins to the winner. In other words, if you keep losing, your monthly salary of 50,000 may be reduced by 20,000."
"In that case, the salary level will be similar to that of the second tier. After all, as I said, our team does not support weaklings."
Xu Shen was stunned. He didn't expect the first echelon to be so strict.
However, he usually trains on his own and has no objection to this kind of training and competition. He is actually worried that his training is too boring and he can't find a sparring partner.
As for the battle...
He glanced at Gu Qiufeng beside him, as if he was looking at a walking 5,000 Luka coin.
When Gu Qiufeng saw the look Xu Shen was giving him, he immediately became furious.
What do you mean by that look?!
Good fellow, you've just learned to bully others?!
"Don't think that you can win money from me just because I lose to you!" Gu Qiufeng gritted his teeth and said, "I was careless today. I won't let you next time!"
Mu Xue said indifferently: "I assign the battles, not you. Of course, you can choose by yourself, as long as both parties agree...Okay, this is just the basic rule of the team. In short, even if there is no mission to perform, it will not be so leisurely and relaxed. You must be mentally prepared."
"Yeah." Xu Shen nodded.
"Our first echelon is different from other teams. In addition to carrying out missions, we also have our own territories to guard." Mu Xue said to Xu Shen: "Everyone is responsible for their own block. Except for Class C, the D and E class ruins that appear in the block need to be dealt with by you!"
"You're the regional equivalent of a sheriff."
“Of course, you will also get some proportion of the tax revenue for the area accordingly.”
"The safer the area you govern, the more tax revenue they will receive, and the more money you will get. This is a benefit only available to the first tier. Of course, it will be more tiring."
Xu Shen was surprised and asked, "How much tax is generally expected?"
"An extra 50,000 a month is the minimum, and 100,000 is no problem if the public security is good."
Xu Shen was dumbfounded. If the salary and the rewards for completing missions are included, it would definitely be over a hundred thousand a month?
"We are at least the first echelon, the top combat force of the Ruins Secret Bureau. If we can break through to the second form, we will be considered real big shots."
Seeing Xu Shen's shocked expression, Luo Hua chuckled and said, "Compared to the money earned by those wealthy people, this amount of money is actually nothing."
Xu Shen was startled , thinking of the three million mansion...
It takes more than two years of hard work to achieve it.
but……
As a member of the Zhanxu team, who is still on the front line, who can guarantee that they will still be alive in two years? !
Thinking of this, Xu Shen's excited and restless heart suddenly calmed down.
"Our team only carries out C-level missions, so you have to be prepared. C-level and D-level creatures are very different. They are cunning and some are good at disguise. They look no different from humans. You will be able to experience them on the next mission." Mu Xue said.
Many faces appeared in Xu Shen's mind and he nodded slightly.
Said it right.
"This is where we usually gather. We all have houses in the neighborhoods we each guard. The bureau will also allocate one to you, which is worth about 100,000 yuan. After all, it's not in a good location like the city. You have to be particular about it. If you don't like it, you can pay more and get a bigger one." Mu Xue said.
"clear."
When he first joined the team, the white-collar worker was given a house worth one hundred thousand yuan. It has to be said that the treatment of the first echelon is much better than that of other teams.
"Luo Hua, take him to the block guarded by Lao Xu. From now on, Xiao Xu, you will be in charge of that area. Remember, if a market incident breaks out, you must deal with it. If it causes a major impact locally and the Inspection Office complains to the bureau, you will be punished and your merits will be deducted. " Mu Xue said seriously.
"clear."
Xu Shen nodded, the first echelon already had a feeling of being in charge.
"Disband."
Mu Xue waved her hand, turned around and left first, walking on her high heels, leaving behind her tall and graceful back.
Baye and Gu Qiufeng also left. Luo Hua said to Xu Shen, "Let's go. I'll drive you to the neighborhood that the deputy captain previously guarded. That's a good location. When the deputy captain was in charge there, he managed it very well. It will be easy for you to take over."
"good."
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In the city-state guardhouse.
The middle-aged trial guard's office was suddenly kicked open and a figure walked in.
"Um?"
The middle-aged judge guard who was making tea looked up, his face gloomy. He was about to scold, but his face changed immediately. He stood up quickly and asked, "Who are you?"
"Are you the person in charge of the Gaplin case?" The person who came in was wearing a clown mask and spoke in a hoarse voice.
The middle-aged judge's heart skipped a beat, but he reacted quickly: "Yes, this case is still under investigation, and we will definitely find the real culprit..."
"No need, just tell me how many suspects there are and give me their information and addresses." said the clown mask.
The middle-aged judge was slightly startled, and said cautiously: "These are all confidential information... Who are you?"
"Hehe, guess what?" A sharp laugh suddenly came out from under the clown mask, but then it turned back to the previous hoarse voice: "I'll say it again, give me all the suspect's information."
"But……"
A few minutes later, the clown mask left the office.
The office was in a mess. The middle-aged judge guard was spitting blood and leaning against the wall. Fear appeared in his eyes: "These crazy people in the inner city..."
