DipNovel Chapter 75 Inspector
Chapter 75 Inspector
"Lin Yun, now that your mental strength and martial arts cultivation have both reached the advanced War God level, it can be said that among the War Gods, no one is your match." Hong's voice was calm and steady, his gaze fixed on Lin Yun. "Therefore, you no longer need to stay in the elite training camp. I'll give you two paths."
Lin Yun straightened up and listened attentively.
"First, stay in Hongning Base City and join the Special Operations Group." Hong held up one finger. "The Special Operations Group is directly under my command and is responsible for handling emergencies worldwide that are beyond the capabilities of ordinary martial artists. The members are all at least War God level experts. There aren't many missions, but every one is crucial. In the future, you can also apply to become a teacher at the training camp and train the next generation of students."
"Secondly, you will be dispatched to other base cities to serve as an inspector." Hong raised his second finger. "The inspector is the highest-ranking person in charge of the Limitless Martial Arts Academy in each base city. They are responsible for overseeing all martial arts affairs in that base city and coordinating the relationship between the martial arts academy and the government, the military, and the HR Alliance. They have great power and great responsibility."
Lin Yun pondered for a moment. Staying at headquarters would offer richer resources, more contact with powerful individuals, and potentially faster improvement. But being dispatched as an inspector would allow him to return to the Jiangnan base city, closer to his grandfather, Luo Feng, and his Thunder Blade Squad comrades.
"Master, how much work does the Inspector usually have?" Lin Yun asked. "Will it interfere with my cultivation?"
A hint of surprise flashed in Hong's eyes, then the corners of his mouth turned up slightly: "Oh? I thought you would also choose to join the Special Operations Group. After all, most geniuses prefer to stay at headquarters."
"I prefer more freedom," Lin Yun said truthfully.
Hong nodded, his tone carrying a hint of approval: "Don't worry, the chairman and the three supervisors will handle most of the miscellaneous tasks for the inspector. You only need to make decisions on some major issues, and you can focus on your training in your spare time. The daily affairs of the Limitless Martial Arts Academy in various base cities will be handled by the chairman and supervisors. The inspector is more of a deterrent."
"Then I choose to be sent abroad," Lin Yun said without hesitation.
"Alright." Hong took a document from the drawer of his desk. "Your Inspector Liu from the Jiangnan Base City isn't a local. He applied for a transfer a long time ago, but we haven't found a suitable replacement. You will be appointed as the Inspector of the Jiangnan Base City."
Hong opened the document, signed his name on it, and then pushed it in front of Lin Yun.
"This is the appointment document. It will officially take effect once you obtain the title of Advanced War God."
"Yes!" Lin Yun took the document, a complex mix of emotions welling up inside him. Just a few months ago, he was merely a senior student who had just passed the preliminary martial artist assessment; now, he was about to become the inspector of Jiangnan Base City. The twists and turns of fate can sometimes be truly unbelievable.
"To become an inspector, your lowest title must be 'Advanced War God'," Hong said. "What you need to do now is obtain the title of Advanced War God."
"Yes!" Lin Yun replied.
In terms of battle achievements and titles, he is currently only a "High-Ranking General." Of course, his actual strength is already that of a High-Level War God.
"When you obtain the title of 'Advanced War God,' you will automatically become an Inspector," Hong said. "I hope you will take up your post in Jiangnan Base City as soon as possible. Inspector Liu has been waiting for more than half a year."
"Yes!" Lin Yun replied again.
Hong's gaze turned to He Lingruo.
"He Lingruo, including the one in July, you've won first place on the Black Dragon Ranking nine times in a row at the Elite Training Camp. Adding your contribution on Fog Island this time, you've met my standards for accepting a disciple." Hong's tone remained calm, but Lin Yun could hear the recognition in it. "From today onwards, you are my personal disciple. At the same time, you will join the Special Operations Group."
He Lingruo's body trembled slightly, a flicker of barely concealed excitement flashing in her eyes. She bowed deeply, "Thank you, Master!"
"Your marksmanship has already touched the threshold of the half-step realm of mastery, just one step away from the planetary level," Hong said. "After you become my disciple, I will personally guide you. I hope you can break through to the planetary level within a year."
"Yes!" He Lingruo's voice trembled slightly.
Lin Yun stood to the side, watching He Lingruo, and felt happy for her. Becoming Hong's personal disciple meant that she would receive the most advanced cultivation resources on Earth, and breaking through to the planetary level was only a matter of time.
"Alright." Hong stood up. "You can go back now. Lin Yun, your King-level intelligent fighter jet will be delivered to the training camp tomorrow. The other items will also be there; you can check them yourself then."
Lin Yun and He Lingruo stood up and bowed slightly to Hong.
"Master, farewell."
The two turned and walked out of the reception room.
Inspector Liu was still waiting at the entrance. Seeing them come out, he nodded and led them out of the Extreme Martial Arts Academy headquarters.
On the way back to the training camp, Lin Yun and He Lingruo walked side by side behind Inspector Liu. The setting sun dyed the sky a golden red, casting long shadows of the two of them.
"I thought you would choose to stay at headquarters and join the special operations team," He Lingruo said softly, looking at Lin Yun beside her.
"Haha, I like freedom," Lin Yun laughed. "It's too much trouble to come to work every day here and go on missions all the time."
"The special operations team doesn't need to carry out missions frequently," He Lingruo retorted. "Besides, headquarters has much richer resources, so you'll advance much faster."
"Senior sister, are you worried that it will be hard to see me after I go to Jiangnan Base City?" Lin Yun said with a grin, looking at He Lingruo.
He Lingruo's face flushed slightly, and she turned her head away: "Hmph, I can't be bothered with you."
She quickened her pace, putting some distance between herself and Lin Yun.
Lin Yun smiled and chased after her: "Don't worry, Senior Sister, you'll see me soon. Jiangnan Base City isn't some remote place. You can come see me anytime you miss me. Besides, once you break through to the Planetary level, you can fly. It'll only take a few hours to get from Hongning Base City to Yangzhou City."
He Lingruo did not turn around, but Lin Yun noticed that her pace slowed down.
Inspector Liu walked ahead, listening to the conversation between the two. A slight smile appeared on his lips, but he quickly regained his composure.
It was already dark when we got back to the training camp.
He Lingruo didn't say much to Lin Yun and went straight into her pavilion. Lin Yun stood in the courtyard, watching her figure disappear behind the door, smiled, and then went into his room as well.
The next morning, Lin Yun had just finished practicing his swordsmanship in the courtyard when Inspector Liu called.
"Lin Yun, your intelligent fighter jet has arrived. Come to the training camp gate."
Lin Yun wiped his sweat, changed his clothes, and strode towards the training camp gate.
At the entrance of the mysterious giant spaceship-shaped building at the global headquarters of the Ultimate Martial Arts Academy, Lin Yun emerged, accompanied by Inspector Liu. Inspector Liu was dressed in a dark blue uniform today, with an inspector's badge pinned to his chest, exuding an air of authority.
"Lin Yun, look over there." Inspector Liu pointed to an open space nearby. "That intelligent fighter jet is yours."
Lin Yun turned his head and saw a dark blue triangular fighter jet parked on the open ground. The jet's fuselage had beautiful curves, making it a work of art. The total length of the fuselage was about twenty meters and the width was about ten meters, giving it a solid and sturdy appearance.
"This is my fighter jet?" Lin Yun couldn't help but feel a little emotional. Thinking back to his previous life, even a car was a luxury for him, but now he actually owned his own fighter jet.
Lin Yun approached the fighter jet and reached out to touch the fuselage. The material of the fuselage was cool and smooth, and it didn't feel like metal, but more like some kind of special ceramic.
"Lin Yun, because you haven't used this intelligent fighter jet before, there will be a system verification process at the beginning," Inspector Liu said. "Follow me."
The two walked to the fighter jet, and a hazy blue light shot out from the bottom of the jet, enveloping Lin Yun's body. The blue light scanned him, and then the hatch quickly opened.
"Lin Yun, only you can go in now. I can't go in," Inspector Liu said from the side. "Once you're inside, the system will handle all the identification and verification. You just need to stay inside the cabin."
Lin Yun nodded and immediately stepped into the cabin.
The cabin is much larger than it appears from the outside. The seats are incredibly comfortable and luxurious, made of soft materials that make you feel like you're sinking into them. The cabin walls are adorned with many luminous components, creating a soft and dreamlike atmosphere. Sitting inside such a cabin is a true pleasure.
The hatch closed, and simultaneously, lights illuminated many components inside the intelligent fighter jet, creating a dreamlike atmosphere. An electronic voice announced, "Hello, Master. I will soon demonstrate how to operate this King-class intelligent fighter jet."
A virtual projection appeared at the front of the cockpit. The projection began displaying a series of simple and easy-to-understand images and text, detailing how the entire fighter jet is controlled. From takeoff to landing, from cruise to combat, from autopilot to manual control, every function was explained in detail.
Lin Yun watched the entire demonstration attentively, inwardly marveling. Controlling the intelligent fighter jet was far simpler than he had imagined—everything was automated, requiring absolutely no intervention. He only needed to issue commands, and the intelligent system would execute them automatically.
"drop!"
A beam of red light shot towards the communication watch on Lin Yun's left wrist, connecting with it and beginning to install the intelligent fighter jet remote control system within it. The installation was completed shortly afterward.
"It's really simple enough." Lin Yun smiled.
"Master, please name the fighter jet," an electronic voice announced.
Lin Yun thought for a moment and said, "Let's call it 'Panlong'."
"Yes, Master! The Panlong has been successfully named."
At the same time, a silver combination lock box emerged from the bottom of the cabin. Once fully revealed, the opening below closed again. The electronic voice continued, "This is the box left by the Ultimate Martial Arts Academy for its master."
Lin Yun's eyes lit up, guessing that this must be the box containing the Sky-Piercing Shuttle, the secret manual, and the spirits of plants and trees.
He opened the combination lock box. On the top layer was an instruction manual. He opened it and couldn't help but smile. The manual detailed every item in the box—how to use the Sky-Piercing Shuttle, introductions to various secret manuals, methods for preserving the spirits of plants and trees—it had everything.
The box contained four items: a Sky-Piercing Shuttle, dozens of secret manuals, and two plant spirits (a thousand-year-old ginseng and a Mind-Concentrating Grass). There was no physical copy of "The Basics of Spiritual Mind Mastery," but Lin Yun knew that because "The Basics of Spiritual Mind Mastery" was extremely precious, it needed to be viewed in the virtual space.
Lin Yun first picked up the Sky-Piercing Shuttle.
This is a spindle-shaped object, entirely silver-gray. It is strip-shaped, tapering at both ends and slightly thicker in the middle, measuring 81 centimeters in length. The ends are extremely sharp. It is widest in the middle, measuring 27 centimeters, and is relatively thin overall, with very dense patterns throughout.
"I wonder if I can use this Sky Shuttle with my mental power," Lin Yun thought to himself.
He probed the Sky Shuttle with his mental energy and immediately sensed a strange resonance. Under his mental control, the Sky Shuttle slowly rose from the box and hovered in the air. It trembled slightly and emitted a low hum, as if yearning for battle.
Lin Yun tried to control the Sky Shuttle to fly through the air. It transformed into a silver streak, rapidly traversing the cabin at a speed too fast for the naked eye to perceive. Lin Yun could sense that the Sky Shuttle's flight speed was at least three times faster than his SS-type throwing knives, and it was also more agile and precise.
"Good treasure." Lin Yun put away the Sky-Piercing Shuttle and nodded in satisfaction.
Then he picked up the dozens of manuals and began to look through them one by one.
"Canglang Sword Technique", "Thick Earth Technique", "Fire Tree and Silver Flowers", "Heart-Shattering Palm", "Earth Escape Technique", "Floating Willow Body Technique", "Thunderclap Saber Technique", "Ice Soul Sword Technique", "Heaven-Breaking Fist"...
There were dozens of manuals, ranging from S-rank to SS-rank. While these manuals weren't particularly high-level, they were perfectly suited to Lin Yun's current situation. Even if he were to possess several so-called pinnacle or ultimate secret techniques from the universe, he wouldn't be able to understand them. These manuals, however, would allow him to start from the basics and gradually comprehend the mysteries of various laws.
"With so many secret manuals, given time, I don't know how far my understanding of the laws will reach." At this moment, Lin Yun was full of confidence in the future. Even without the inheritance of Meteorite Star, he was confident that he could make a name for himself in the universe.
He stored all the manuals in his spatial ring, then picked up two plant spirits—a thousand-year-old ginseng and a mind-calming grass. These two plant spirits were perfectly preserved in a specially made jade box. The thousand-year-old ginseng had dense, thick rootlets, a pale golden color, and emitted a rich medicinal fragrance. The mind-calming grass was entirely emerald green, with a thin layer of white frost on its leaves, making it look like an ordinary weed that had been frozen, but Lin Yun could sense the immense energy contained within it.
"I'll take the thousand-year-old ginseng back to Grandpa to make medicinal wine, and the Mind-Soothing Grass... I'll take it when we get back to the Jiangnan base city," Lin Yun thought to himself.
He packed everything up and then stepped out of the fighter jet.
Inspector Liu was still waiting outside. When he saw Lin Yun come out, he walked over.
"Is everything done?" Inspector Liu asked.
"It's done," Lin Yun said. "Inspector Liu, thank you."
Inspector Liu waved his hand: "No need to thank me. This is the Master's arrangement. By the way, when do you plan to go to Jiangnan Base City?"
"I'll leave as soon as I get the Advanced War God title," Lin Yun said. "The sooner the better."
Inspector Liu nodded: "Then I wish you a safe journey."
Lin Yun returned to the training camp at noon.
He entered Jiangnan Pavilion and found He Lingruo sitting at the stone table in the courtyard, holding a book. When she saw him come in, she looked up, her gaze lingering on him for a moment, before she lowered her head to continue reading.
"Senior sister," Lin Yun sat down opposite her, "when are you reporting to the Special Operations Group?"
"Tomorrow," He Lingruo said, "the sect leader wants me to familiarize myself with the affairs of the special operations team first, and then he will begin to formally instruct me in cultivation."
"Congratulations!" Lin Yun said with a smile. "Becoming the master's personal disciple is something many people would kill for."
He Lingruo put down her book, looked at Lin Yun, remained silent for a moment, and then said, "Are you really going back to Jiangnan Base City?"
"Really," Lin Yun said. "The appointment documents have all been issued; all that's missing is the title of Senior War God."
"So when are you leaving?"
"I'll leave once I get the Advanced War God title," Lin Yun said. "Probably... in the next few days."
He Lingruo didn't speak again. She picked up the book again, but Lin Yun noticed that her gaze wasn't on the pages.
The two sat quietly, neither speaking. Sunlight filtered through the bamboo leaves, casting dappled shadows on the stone table. The courtyard was quiet, save for the rustling of the wind through the bamboo leaves.
"Senior sister," Lin Yun broke the silence.
"Um?"
"I will come back to see you often."
He Lingruo's lips curled up slightly: "Who asked you to come back to see me?"
Lin Yun smiled but didn't reply.
In the afternoon, Lin Yun went to the Extreme Martial Arts Academy to retrieve the high-level lord monster he had hunted in Australia and recertified its title.
After the certification process was completed, his martial arts rank officially changed from "High-level General" to "Advanced War God". At the same time, the Extreme Martial Arts Academy's internal system automatically updated his position to "Inspector of Jiangnan Base City".
That evening, Lin Yun made a phone call to his grandfather.
"Grandpa, I'll be going back in a few days."
On the other end of the phone, Lin Guodong's voice was filled with barely suppressed excitement: "Really? Didn't you say you were going to be gone for several years?"
"Things have changed," Lin Yun said with a smile. "I have now been appointed as the Inspector of the Jiangnan Base City, and I will be stationed in Yangzhou City from now on."
"Inspector General? What kind of official is that?"
"He's the highest-ranking person in charge of the Limitless Martial Arts Academy in Jiangnan Base City," Lin Yun said. "Grandpa, you'll be the Grandpa of the Inspector from now on. You'll have a lot of face when you go out."
Lin Guodong chuckled and cursed on the other end of the phone, but Lin Yun could hear the satisfaction and pride in his voice.
After hanging up, Lin Yun called Luo Feng again.
"Luo Feng, I'm going back to Yangzhou in a few days."
"Really?" Luo Feng's voice was filled with surprise. "Didn't you say you were going to be gone for several years?"
"Plans can't keep up with changes," Lin Yun said. "When I get back, let's have a good get-together."
"Okay!" Luo Feng's voice was full of anticipation.
The next morning, Lin Yun packed his luggage and prepared to leave the training camp.
He stood in the courtyard of Jiangnan Pavilion, taking one last look at the building where he had lived for several months. White walls, black tiles, upturned eaves, swaying bamboo shadows. Every corner here bore the marks of his presence.
He Lingruo walked out of her pavilion.
She was dressed in a white Hanfu today, her long hair flowing over her shoulders, exuding a cool and ethereal beauty. In her hand she carried a silver moon spear, its shaft gleaming faintly in the sunlight.
"Are you leaving?" she asked.
"I'm leaving," Lin Yun said.
The two looked at each other and remained silent for a moment.
"Take care, senior sister," Lin Yun said.
"You too." He Lingruo's voice was very soft.
Lin Yun turned around and walked out of Jiangnan Pavilion.
Behind him, He Lingruo stood in the courtyard, watching his figure disappear outside the gate, remaining motionless for a long time.
The Panlong was already waiting in the training camp square.
The deep blue, triangular fighter jet gleamed coldly in the sunlight, like a sleeping behemoth. Lin Yun walked to the fighter jet, and the hatch opened automatically. He glanced back at the training camp gate, at the stone tablet engraved with the Black Dragon List, and at the Nine-Story Tower in the distance.
Then, he turned and went into the cabin.
The hatch closed, and the Panlong silently rose, transforming into a deep blue streak of light and disappearing into the horizon.
Lin Yun leaned back in his seat, looking down at the clouds through the porthole. Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the clouds, casting dappled shadows inside the cabin. He felt calm, yet also expectant.
In Jiangnan Base City, Yangzhou City, Grandpa, Luo Feng, and the Thunder Blade Squad members—he's coming back.
Moreover, this time, he did not return as an ordinary student, but as the Inspector of the Jiangnan Base City.
"Jiangnan Base City, I'm back," Lin Yun murmured.
The Panlong was flying at high speed through the clouds, heading southeast, towards home.