Chapter 106: Twelve-Road Vajra Legs, Mastered to Perfection

This middle-aged man appeared to be about the same age as Wen Kongxuan. He wore a face full of worry at the moment, and only relaxed his expression after seeing Wen Kongxuan safe and sound.

Yang Ling opened the other party's Status Panel for a glance:

Character: Cui Tao

Profession: Martial Artist

Strength: 41

Agility: 26

Spirit: 12

Martial Arts: Tiger-Capturing Saber Technique (Skilled), Ironclad Heart Technique (Comprehensive Mastery)

Affiliation: Ironclad Department

"Is this an Eighth-Rank Expert? His attributes are only slightly lower than Shi Xin's, so he should also be an Eighth-Rank Ironclad Constable from the Ironclad Department."

Yang Ling's mind stirred.

Wen Kongxuan had already stood up with a smile by now:

"Yang Ling, let me introduce you. This is our Bandit Apprehension Division Third Division's Chief Constable, Cui Tao."

Yang Ling suddenly understood. He recalled that Lin Yan had previously told him some detailed information about positions within the Ironclad Department.

Under each Division Director, there were basically about two or three Chief Constables. There could be four, or there could be someone like Shi Xin who had just taken office and had none at all.

The latter needed to handle everything personally while also urgently searching for suitable Chief Constable candidates to share the official workload.

He hadn't expected that the Chief Constable under Wen Kongxuan's command would possess such remarkable strength.

"Chief Constable Yang, I've long heard of your great reputation!"

Cui Tao clasped his fists and smiled at Yang Ling.

"Chief Constable Cui, my meager reputation isn't worth mentioning."

Yang Ling also politely clasped his fists in return.

"Director Wen, I heard from the men below that you encountered a tough opponent when you went to the western suburbs today?

What exactly is the background of those guys?

How could they be carrying Fire Oil?"

Cui Tao said gravely, a flash of anger appearing in his eyes.

"These bandits keep their mouths very tight. Even under severe torture, they haven't revealed any useful information."

Wen Kongxuan's face darkened:

"It doesn't matter. We'll work on them for ten to fifteen days first. I don't believe they're made of iron, truly able to not utter a single word."

"It seems they came prepared."

Cui Tao said thoughtfully, "Director Wen, could it be your old enemies from the past trying to make a move on you?

Alright then, I'll take a team and specifically investigate this matter.

They dare to target a Director of the Ironclad Department? They simply don't want to live!"

"There's no need for now. Doing that would leak the news."

Wen Kongxuan waved his hand, "You don't need to concern yourself with this matter. I'll interrogate them personally. Once there's a result, I'll let you take action."

Seeing this, Cui Tao smiled and nodded:

"With Director Wen personally taking charge, these bandits' mouths won't stay hard for long."

At this point, he suddenly looked at Yang Ling and asked curiously:

"I heard Chief Constable Yang was also at the western suburbs today. Does that mean Chief Constable Yang will be working under Director Wen alongside me in the future?

That would be truly wonderful."

Wen Kongxuan smiled and waved his hand, "He was promoted by Shi Xin. Even Director Yun Ruo couldn't snatch him away. How could he possibly come to our Bandit Apprehension Division Third Division?"

Yang Ling's Spirit had now reached 60 points, far surpassing ordinary people, granting him exceptionally sharp perception.

He suddenly sensed something unusual from Cui Tao.

This guy seemed to have the smell of Fire Oil on him.

Yang Ling smiled, "I just happened to run into it today."

Without showing any change in expression, he cast an Insight Technique on the other party.

[Cui Tao, privately transported a batch of Fire Oil to his sworn brother Zeng Quan yesterday]

Clearly, privately transporting Fire Oil was also illegal.

Therefore, the Insight Technique could reveal it.

In that instant, Yang Ling suddenly understood.

Those bandits weren't Rong tribe spies.

This might be a power struggle.

Yang Ling did not expose this point on the spot.

Cui Tao also took a seat to eat dishes and drink wine.

After three rounds of drinks, Cui Tao was slightly drunk, so Yang Ling bid farewell and left.

Returning to his residence, Lin Yan and Yunniang had also finished their meal.

After learning about the incident that happened at noon today, Lin Yan sighed with emotion:

"This Wen Kongxuan was also lucky to run into you. Otherwise, he really would have fallen into the hands of those Petty Thieves."

"Boss, Director Wen is the Director of the Bandit Apprehension Division Third Division. If something happened to the Director, wouldn't the Third Division be left without a leader?

Does our Ironclad Department have measures to deal with such situations?"

Yang Ling inquired.

Lin Yan laughed, "Didn't I tell you before? Each Director manages several Chief Constables under them.

It's just that finding talent is difficult nowadays.

Take Sir Shi for example. He doesn't have a single usable Chief Constable under him.

But Wen Kongxuan has been operating in Changhe Prefectural Capital for many years.

His confidant Cui Tao is also an Eighth-Rank Expert.

If something happened to Wen Kongxuan, Cui Tao would temporarily act as Director.

Subsequent arrangements would depend on how the Capital decides.

But based on past precedents, temporary acting basically means it's confirmed, just going through the formalities."

"So that's how it is."

Yang Ling nodded slightly.

Lin Yan smiled, "You weren't around for a while recently. I often heard Sir Shi mention you.

Probably before long, you'll be transferred to Changhe Prefectural Capital to serve as a Chief Constable under Sir Shi.

Don't underestimate this position. Although it's not as carefree and comfortable as you were in Green Mountain City, there are also many benefits."

Yang Ling smiled without saying anything. After chatting with Lin Yan for a while, he went to his room.

"Five Foundation Consolidation Pills, forty Spirit Nurturing Pills."

Yang Ling took stock of his possessions, then took out one Spirit Nurturing Pill and swallowed it.

[Please choose the martial arts proficiency to improve]

"Twelve Paths Vajra Legs."

As pill after pill of Spirit Nurturing Pills were swallowed.

The proficiency of Twelve Paths Vajra Legs also rapidly increased.

After consuming ten Spirit Nurturing Pills, a message appeared before him:

[Congratulations, Twelve Paths Vajra Legs has advanced to Flawless Proficiency]

[Flawless Proficiency: Increases Strength by 18 points]

Yang Ling felt somewhat emotional. The advancement of Twelve Paths Vajra Legs had given his Strength attribute a significant boost.

"But this still isn't enough. My Strength is still far inferior compared to a true Seventh-Rank Expert, not even matching an Upper Eighth-Rank.

As long as I raise my Strength another stage, relying on my Agility, even if I encounter a Middle Seventh-Rank, or even an Upper Seventh-Rank, I'll have the power to fight!"

Thinking this, Yang Ling closed his eyes and began cultivating the Vajra Bright King Technique.

Six hours passed. After gaining the full 30 experience points, he began contemplating the Divine Ape Contemplation Diagram.

Another six hours, gaining the full 30 experience points.

By now, it was already morning.

Yang Ling opened his eyes, full of vigor. As long as he cultivated internal techniques, he fundamentally didn't need to sleep.

"Cultivating two techniques simultaneously takes half a day. The remaining time really isn't enough."

"I need a large number of Spirit Nurturing Pills and Foundation Consolidation Pills to make up for this missing time."

Yang Ling calculated silently in his heart.

He hadn't even factored in the time needed for leveling up.

If he really counted the time spent mining to level up, 24 hours a day was completely insufficient. He'd need about 96 hours a day!

Yang Ling thought for a moment, then took out all the remaining Spirit Nurturing Pills and consumed them one after another.

[Please choose the martial arts proficiency to improve]

"Ethereal Steps."

Before long, all thirty Spirit Nurturing Pills were consumed.

Yang Ling opened his Status Panel:

Character: Yang Ling

Profession: Constable (Beast Tamer)

Level: 33

Strength: 11

Agility: 29

Spirit: 60

Exclusive Skill: Insight x3

Martial Arts: Vajra Bright King Technique (Comprehensive Mastery)

Experience Points: 4540/10000

Divine Ape Contemplation Diagram (Comprehensive Mastery)

Experience Points: 240/10000

Boulder Crushing Fist (Comprehensive Mastery)

Proficiency: 202/10000

Tiger-Capturing Saber Technique (Flawless Proficiency)

Proficiency: 160/100000

Ethereal Steps (Flawless Proficiency)

Proficiency: 15540/100000

Twelve Paths Vajra Legs (Flawless Proficiency)

Proficiency: 0/100000

HP: 610 (200)

Vital Qi: 100

With the panel present, he could clearly identify his own shortcomings.

And make plans for the future.

"My next goal: Vajra Bright King Technique third layer, Ethereal Steps advancing to Skilled."

Yang Ling secretly made this decision in his heart.

This was currently the path with the highest cost-effectiveness and the fastest results.

"Sir Yang, there's an Ironclad Constable outside named Wen Xiaoba who wants to see you."

Yunniang's voice came from outside the door.