Zhang Yuanqing picked up a black jade piece, and a message appeared in his field of vision:
【Name: Jade Symbol of Dream Entry】
【Type: Consumable】
【Function: Dream Summoning】
【Description: A sub-item produced by the Nightmare Generator, capable of opening a channel connecting to the main character's dream realm.】
【Note: At some point, an indescribable entity happened to read a comic titled "X Dream Generator," and inspired by it, the Nightmare Generator came to life.]
Dream-related items—wasn't it the case that dream magic was a specialty of the Illusionist profession? Was Master Xie, then, an Illusionist? Zhang Yuanqing secured the jade symbol and turned to Xie Lingxi, saying:
"Let's go."
He then bowed to the elegant woman at the elevator entrance:
"Excuse us—we haven't been here before, and we didn't even know this hotel existed."
The elegant woman gave a short laugh: "Quite considerate!" She pressed the button for the elevator to descend, and together with Zhang Yuanqing and Xie Lingxi, she returned to the first floor.
When they got back into the car, the Unseen Hotel growing farther and farther away until it finally disappeared, Xie Lingxi finally relaxed her tense body and said, "Brother Yuanshi, that Unseen Master must have been a high-level illusionist." She took out the black jade and remarked, "I wonder whether I should use it when danger arises in the future..." Although the Unseen Master hadn't harmed them, he was from an evil profession, which naturally instilled deep apprehension. "When the moment of life-or-death truly comes, we'll definitely use it—after all, it won't be worse than dying," Zhang Yuanqing said. Xie Lingxi nodded, a touch wistful, saying, "When I was a child, my elders often told me that evil professions were criminals who spilled blood and could be cut to pieces with thousands of blades. But I never imagined that some people who committed murder might have been forced into it, driven by circumstances—perhaps they weren't born evil, but rather sought redemption themselves."
Zhang Yuanqing unexpectedly thought of Ou Xiangrong. This young demon, once subjected to cruel campus bullying as a student, had no one to turn to, leaving behind deep psychological scars that warped his mindset, ultimately driving him down a path with no return. If someone had stepped in back then, perhaps the world would have lost one fewer ruthless villain. Ou Xiangrong certainly deserved to die—he had completely broken down, becoming violent and bloodthirsty—yet, how could he feel ashamed to be a father? And how could he, a villain, feel such shame?
Zhang Yuanqing changed the tone of his speech: "The broader environment cannot be changed, but we can transform ourselves. With a deeper understanding of these evil professions, I believe you now understand how to properly engage with such groups. In the future, when faced with professions like 'a man who feels ashamed to be a father,' you will be able to offer as much support as possible." Xie Lingxi beamed with a sweet smile, then pretended to be a delicate, fragile young girl, softly saying, "Brother Yuanshi is truly remarkable—though not very old, he has such strong determination. Unlike me, who can only feel sympathy for them." Watching the girl, so delicate and weak, Zhang Yuanqing was about to speak when the speaker in his waistband suddenly emitted a series of crackling electrical sounds, followed by a deep, resonant song echoing throughout the carriage: "Always looks like a weak, timid, helpless person... Always looks like a weak, timid, helpless person..." The line repeated continuously. Xie Lingxi's face instantly went stiff. "Oh, this is the prop we found in the underground parking garage—it seems to emit sounds without any apparent reason."
Zhang Yuancheng almost laughed out loud. Xie Lingxi: "...”
... Xie’s car dropped him off at the main entrance of the Kangyang District Public Security Bureau. As Xie stepped out of the car and waved, she said, “Yuanshi brother, I’ll be in Songhai for the next few days—come by and visit me whenever you have time!”
“Alright!” Zhang Yuancheng casually nodded and waved, then turned to enter the bureau.
As he approached the glass building, he was immediately greeted by a wave of cheers and laughter—busy, lively, as if a party were underway.
What on earth? With curiosity, Zhang Yuancheng entered the glass building and found the office area empty. The young ladies and mid-aged women had gathered in the leisure area, surrounding Shi Zhang, Guan Ya, and Wang Tai.
On the tables were cakes, delicious food, and beverages—abundant and well-prepared. Everyone was holding glasses of wine or enjoying their meals, chatting and smiling warmly, the atmosphere vibrant and joyful.
“Oh! Our hero has arrived—welcome everyone!” Li Dongze turned toward the entrance and took the lead in clapping.
Clapping, clapping, clapping—lively applause filled the room, and the civilian staff smiled warmly.
Zhang Yuanqing felt a spark of inspiration and试探ly asked, "Have the bonuses and honors been issued?"
Guan Ya nodded with a smile.
"Oh my goodness, God, did you hear my prayers? Yes, I'm certain you did." Zhang Yuanqing's face broke into a radiant smile, his eyes sparkling with enthusiasm.
Li Dongze: "...”
He tightened his walking cane, then finally relaxed, choosing instead to immerse himself in the party.
After the party, Zhang Yuanqing, his belly rounded and full, turned back toward the second floor and settled comfortably into his office chair, asking, "Chief, what are my bonus and honors? Do you have a list?"
Li Dongze looked at Guan Ya, who then opened her pink notebook and placed it in front of Zhang Yuanqing.
Zhang Yuanqing quickly sat up straight and glanced at the screen:
[Completed the Sheli Ling Tunnel Passage: D-level honor, bonus of 50,000 (individual award)].
[Eliminated Ou Xiangrong: D-level honor, team award of 30
【Clearing the Jinshui Theme Park: B-Class Merit, Reward of 500,000 (Individual Award)】
The Shela Ling Tunnel is a night-time spiritual trial realm, offering significant value to the Five Elements Alliance—specifically, the future night-time divine trial slots generated by this tunnel and intelligence regarding the revival of the Mountain Goddess. However, since this intelligence was used to settle personal obligations, the Five Elements Alliance effectively did not realize a direct financial gain, resulting in a B-Class Merit.
The defeat of Ou Xiangrong constitutes a team merit, with a total prize of 200,000, of which Zhang Yuanqing receives 100,000, and the remaining 100,000 is shared equally among all team members, including administrative staff.
Li Dongze is particularly pleased, as team merits yield the highest returns—besides the individuals who achieve recognition, the benefit is most substantial for him, as a squad leader. The more team merits earned, the greater his prospects for promotion. This is precisely why captains such as Qingteng and Baidragon are so envious of him—those with larger teams reap greater benefits, and a
Clearing the B-level achievements at Jinshui Theme Park is no small feat—by theory, B-level achievements represent the absolute ceiling for ordinary official wanderers, even drawing envy from steward-level wanderers. In short, as long as Zhang Yuanqing advances to Level 3 Night Wandering God, he will surely become a team leader. Many Level 3 official wanderers still remain within the elite ranks, simply due to insufficient achievements that prevent them from advancing. Three achievements bring a total bonus of 650,000 yuan—my goodness, I’ve never seen such a sum in my life… Zhang Yuanqing’s heart raced wildly.
Standing beside him, Guan Ya patted his shoulder and smiled, saying, “You’ve eaten too much at the party today. You’ll have to host a dinner for me tomorrow—I’ll make you pay dearly.”
Zhang Yuanqing glanced at her, saying, “Woman, who are you talking to? How dare you speak so casually to someone with a fortune of 650,000 yuan?”
“You’re quite proud of yourself, aren’t you?” Guan Ya muttered, gritting her teeth.
Li Dongze watched the scene with a smile and said, "The commendation has been approved, and your authority has been enhanced—now you can access more senior-level materials. Go take a look on your own in the archives. As for your proposal to join the search for Black Immortal, Commander Fu has approved it this morning. From now on, you'll operate alongside me and Guan Ya."
Did Commander Fu agree? Zhang Yuanqing felt a surge of joy.
Having a leader who appreciates you truly is a pleasant experience—it means most of your requests will be granted.
After watching Li Dongze return to his office, Zhang Yuanqing gently stroked his round belly and suddenly thought: With his current authority, could he access information about Master Wuhen?
He thought it over and immediately opened the official database, logging into Yuan Shiyi's account credentials. In the search bar, he entered—Wu Heng Master. Unlike the previous time when no relevant information had surfaced, this time a result appeared:
"ID: Wushihuan, Master-level Illusionist, Class C Wanted."
"Note: This individual once severely injured a senior official of Chihuo Clan. He is not particularly bloodthirsty and shows no strong hostility toward official personnel. Should you encounter him, avoid confrontation—merely stay clear of him will suffice."
Master-level? Zhang Yuanqing's eyes widened in sudden recognition.