Chapter 71 - Persuasion to Go Outside
“Aren’t you afraid that I’m making a mistake?”
In response, the policewoman gave Lin Yao a complicated look.
“Of course we’re afraid. That’s why Captain Li wanted to perform a test on him. The test is not harmful. We’ve already said this umpteen times during our previous training. When the test is needed, it will be executed unconditionally with no arguments. If someone argues, it means that they are guilty.”
“Of course, this is our way of communication, so outsiders like you aren’t familiar with it. We’ll explain it to you.”
While the two of them talked, Ah Hao had already been subdued. Captain Li was holding a special torchlight and examining Ah Hao’s body. Lin Yao said quickly, “His eye. There are black gears in his broken eye. This is the source of most of the malice I sensed.”
Everyone turned their gazes to Lin Yao, who was shouting. This time, no one looked at him with contempt. Captain Li immediately shone the special torchlight into Ah Yao’s eye.
As the light was shining on him, Ah Hao, who had already been suppressed on the ground, immediately struggled in pain. While he was struggling, as Lin Yao had said, a black gear appeared in his hollow eye, continuously emitting black gas due to the shining torchlight.
Without speaking, Captain Li turned on the power of the special torchlight in his hand to the maximum. A strong light shot out and shone straight onto the gear. Prior to that, Lin Yao had actually spotted burning signs in Ah Hao’s broken socket. Ah Yao struggled even more violently as a result.
However, he had been suppressed by countless people, so he couldn’t break free even though he was yelling loudly. He could only let the special torchlight shine on him. Bang! After a minute, the gear completely dissipated, transforming into black gas and disappearing in Ah Hao’s eye.
However, Captain Li did not get up. He glanced at Lin Yao instead.
“How is he? Can you still detect the source of the malice?”
Without answering immediately, Lin Yao closed his eyes and tried his best to perceive it. After several breaths, he opened his eyes again and gave an unsettling reply. “There is still malice, but it’s not that intense anymore. This man feels like a villain now… It should be because the source hasn’t fully dissipated…”
“Needless to say, he has already been eroded by negative emotions.”
After speaking, Captain Li stripped that man and examined him carefully. He then tied him up after confirming that there were no more gears.
After another round of torture, everyone began to treat their own wounds again. Nevertheless, they no longer looked at Lin Yao contemptuously. Instead, there was now respect and gratitude in their eyes.
They were all adults. Although Lin Yao’s behavior had caused them to tie up one of their teammates and had affected their mood negatively, they knew that if it weren’t for Lin Yao, the contaminated Ah Hao would have used this opportunity to attack them while they were out again. If that had happened, they would not have lost just a teammate. The entire army could have possibly been wiped out.
They were naturally grateful to Lin Yao for saving their lives.
Those who had deeper thoughts valued Lin Yao even more. The freaks were horrifying because their abilities were strange and hard to guard oneself against. If Lin Yao could detect malice, this would be the best way to detect freaks, so they would feel safer if Lin Yao joined them. The possibility of their survival would increase tremendously.
Many of these people had the same thought. After dealing with the situation on the other side, Captain Li approached Lin Yao.
“You’re a high school student?”
“Yes.”
“Do you have any plans after graduation? Actually, I suggest that you join our night guard. We are also one of the departments that ensure national security. Although the regular military is the strongest, they have many restrictions. Armed policemen need to interact frequently with ordinary people. They have to be friendly and they can’t lose their temper for no reason. Being a night guard is chill in comparison…”
“Li Shan!”
Before Captain Li Shan, who was trying to recruit Lin Yao, could finish speaking, he was berated by the policewoman. At the same time, a squad leader from the military department also approached Lin Yao.
“Don’t listen to his nonsense. The military is the best place to become the strongest.”
Lin Yao didn’t know how to respond to this. He wouldn’t be able to adhere to the restrictions of the military. However, upon seeing the three most important departments of the country gather, Lin Yao could also sense the differences between them.
Needless to say, the police had the most dealings with ordinary people. Its main purpose was to deal with trivial matters, such as disputes in the neighborhood. Although there were also armed police forces that arrested powerful villains, their overall strength was considered the weakest out of the three units. Nevertheless, policemen were liked the most by ordinary people.
The second unit was the night guard. This guard had seemingly been established because of the mysterious land. It was also very quiet and deserted at night in the other cities of the country. Thus, Lin Yao had a feeling that this was a super team. They were dealing with a strange, mysterious land, so they certainly could not afford to be weak.
As for the military department, this was the face of China, so it certainly deserved its name. There was nothing to question about it.
After surveying the surroundings, the trio kept trying to persuade Lin Yao to join them by telling him about the benefits of joining their respective departments.
While the four of them were conversing, the wounded team members had finished treating their injuries. Besides those who were seriously wounded, most of them had recovered their combat power.
Without the slightest delay, as soon as they recovered their combat power, the people from these departments gathered and got ready to go outside to hunt freaks.
Upon seeing this, Lin Yao couldn’t help but say, “You’ve seen my ability. Do you guys need my help?”
As soon as he said this, the policewoman objected immediately.
“No, you must stay here.”
The military squad leader also spoke. “If you want to serve the country, you should wait until you are older. Just stay here for now.”
Li Shan was the only one who had a different opinion. “I think it’s okay.”
“Li Shan!”
“Don’t be angry, I’m not going to let him fight. However, we can surround and protect him while he acts as a detector. As long as he doesn’t take the initiative to attack and he has no money, he will most likely be safe.”
“But it’s still dangerous…”
“Of course, I know it is dangerous, but isn’t it also dangerous outside? Look at the current situation. Even seven- or eight-year-old children are involved. If this mysterious land expands, no place will be safe. I’m sure you don’t want to experience the tragic fate of our neighboring city again.”
This remark silenced the policewoman, and Lin Yao was also shocked. He hadn’t expected that the core reason for the neighboring city’s horrible state, which had forced him to step out of his comfort zone, would not be the monsters’ invasion but the dominance of the mysterious land.
“Sure enough, a 100% transparent government doesn’t exist.”
While Lin Yao sighed, the policewoman and night guard Li Shan had reached a stalemate. In the end, it was the military squad leader who made the final decision.
“State your name.”
“Lin Yao.”
“Student Lin, I need to warn you in advance. You will be in constant mortal danger as soon as you go out. Do you want to go out despite knowing this?”
“Of course.”
Lin Yao’s answer did not contain even a trace of hesitation, and the squad leader was a little moved. The soldiers around him also felt respect for him.
People who kept moving forward in the face of danger were admired the most by the soldiers fighting in the front lines.
“Why?”
“It is everyone’s responsibility to protect their home and country.”
Upon hearing an answer he had not imagined, the squad leader slapped Lin Yao on the shoulder hard and laughed loudly.
“Well, since you are this resolute, then come with us. I, Old Zhang, can promise you that you will be fine as long as I’m alive.”
“Me too. As long as we are still alive, you won’t be in danger.”
Because of Lin Yao’s “noble and clean” character, both the soldiers and the night guards expressed their intent to guard him with their lives.
This made Lin Yao blush from shame. Although he sounded loyal and righteous, he knew what was happening the best. He had not hesitated at all because the earlier scene had confirmed his guess. Helping the armed forces could really increase his energy value.