Chapter 134: The Beautiful Guardian, Ling Bing

“Now that the three-piece occupational set is complete, should I start thinking about the remaining three pieces?”

Huang Yunshuo pondered for a moment.

He would take another look at the blueprints. If the materials were not too expensive, he would try to forge another piece of equipment that very evening and put this Source of Frenzy to good use.

When he reached the front of the Garrison Headquarters, Huang Yunshuo was wondering how to deal with the guards standing before him like a row of door gods. Unexpectedly, they took the initiative to step aside and let him pass.

“What’s going on? Is this really allowed?”

Huang Yunshuo looked around in astonishment. After confirming that there was no one nearby except himself and the guards, he immediately began to swell with pride.

Damn, I just want to ask—who else can enter and leave the Garrison Headquarters at will without the guards even trying to stop them? Can you do that?

“It’s a pity I didn’t start the livestream just now. Otherwise, with how awesome I looked, I could have conned another wave of gifts out of the audience.”

With a smug grin, he entered the headquarters and spotted Luo Liang walking out, one arm wrapped in bandages.

“Deputy Commander Luo!”

Huang Yunshuo greeted him warmly. Strictly speaking, I did save your lives just now. I wonder whether you’ll show some appreciation.

“So it’s the Champion Warrior!”

Luo Liang’s stern face immediately softened with warmth. “Are you here to see the Garrison Commander? She’s inside.”

“Good. I’ll see the commander first!”

Huang Yunshuo entered the office somewhat impatiently.

She stood six feet tall, clad in exquisitely polished full-body armor. Her meticulously groomed black hair fell over her shoulders, and her eyes were filled with resolute determination.

Judging from that description, would you assume she was a handsome, dashing, young, and wealthy general?

Unfortunately—

she was a woman.

Huang Yunshuo lowered his gaze to her feminine combat boots. Even after subtracting the few inches added by the heels, she was still unmistakably six feet tall. Her figure was slender and delicate, with every curve in exactly the right place. Her armor clung tightly to her body, and the prominent contours lent her an extra touch of fiery sensuality.

Her skin was fair and smooth as fresh snow. Beneath her graceful neck, her collarbones were faintly visible. The lines of her face were soft, like those of a beauty from the southern lands, yet her gaze was sharp and steadfast, fixed firmly upon Huang Yunshuo.

“You… you’re the Garrison Commander?”

Huang Yunshuo asked tentatively.

Damn, she’s ridiculously tall. Morning Dew and Light Frost were already tall enough, but this one is another two inches taller. And those legs… tsk, tsk, tsk.

Drip.

A sweet, metallic taste filled his mouth. Several drops of blood fell from his nostrils onto the floor, and the system informed him that his health had decreased by three points.

“That’s right. I am Ling Bing, the garrison commander of Shitai Town.”

Ling Bing’s voice was gentle. She watched as Huang Yunshuo awkwardly sprayed a healing mist twice over his nose, then gestured for him to sit in the chair beside her.

“But thanks to you, I’ll be receiving a promotion soon.”

“From now on, I’ll be the cavalry commander of Gale City in Erya Province. Deputy Commander Luo will be taking up the post with me.”

Huang Yunshuo froze.

What the hell? Because I killed Rooster Gegelo and Shitai Town became the first town to successfully defend itself, this long-legged beauty is getting promoted?

“Beautiful Commander Ling, you said yourself that this is all thanks to me. Have you and Deputy Commander Luo thought about how you’re going to repay me?”

Huang Yunshuo had no idea what shame was and asked the question at once.

Ling Bing said, “Actually, Deputy Commander Luo was on his way to find you just now. I didn’t expect you to come here yourself. In that case, I’ll tell you about my personal reward.”

“If you reach Level 25, you can come find me in Gale City. Also, I have a Clearwind Talisman that will allow you to fly through the sky for a longer period of time.”

Ling Bing slipped her hand inside her armor and felt around briefly near her breastplate. Huang Yunshuo’s heart began to burn at the sight. Only afterward did she pull out a sheet of talisman paper.

“Beautiful Commander Ling, those gloves of yours must be very high-level. May I touch them?”

Huang Yunshuo first took the Clearwind Talisman from her, then looked expectantly at Ling Bing’s hands, which were covered in silver silk gloves.

“You may.”

Ling Bing assumed that the Champion Warrior was genuinely interested only in her gloves, so she nodded.

Huang Yunshuo narrowed his eyes and took hold of Ling Bing’s hand. Feeling the tender, slender, and finely boned fingers beneath the glove, he let out an involuntary exclamation of delight, his lecherous nature fully exposed.

“Champion Warrior.”

Ling Bing sensed that something was slightly amiss and reminded him gently.

Huang Yunshuo lamented inwardly, then hurriedly put on a solemn expression and released her hands, withdrawing his shameless paws.

“Once I reach Level 25, I’ll definitely come find you in Gale City. You have to look after me, all right? Oh, and Beautiful Commander Ling, it really isn’t proper for a man and a woman to be alone together in one room. I’ll be leaving now!”

With that, he sprang to his feet and hurried out of the office.

Damn, if I stay any longer, I’m going to start losing health again.

Completely unaware of what had just happened, Ling Bing rose and watched Huang Yunshuo leave. Then, with her long, slender fingers, she continued flipping through the documents on her desk and dealing with the last few official matters.

Clearwind Talisman: Wind-Element Talisman Paper, Low Grade

Effect: Reduces the gravity penalty by 10%.

What a good thing!

Ling Bing must have done her homework in advance and known exactly what he needed most.

Huang Yunshuo stuck the Clearwind Talisman onto the shoulder of his alloy armor. With a whoosh, he launched himself into the air from the courtyard of the Garrison Headquarters. Using his hovering thrusters to control his flight, he felt his body grow noticeably lighter and was delighted.

He had no idea how much energy this so-called “10% reduction in gravity penalty” would save him over the same distance. In any case, it was a profit.

“Deputy Commander Luo!”

Huang Yunshuo landed with a thud in front of Luo Liang, startling him into a violent shudder.

Five minutes later, Huang Yunshuo left the Garrison Headquarters in satisfaction, carrying a carp by its tail. He found a restaurant and had the chef prepare it as sauerkraut fish, then devoured the entire dish.

“Rare Red Carp! Permanently increases Agility by three points. Hahaha, all that hard work today was worth it!”

The ability to permanently increase his attributes by eating made Huang Yunshuo eager for more. He instinctively began rummaging through his inventory.

“Refinement Pill?!”

“Damn, my memory is terrible.”

Huang Yunshuo slapped his forehead. When he had first obtained the thruster, he had planned to mail the Refinement Pill to Piaoxue, but somehow he had completely forgotten about it until now.

He took out the Refinement Pill and was just about to send it to her when his eyes caught sight of the Lifetime Divine Weapon Quest Pack in the far corner of his inventory.

“Ahhh! I forgot there was still a reward I hadn’t claimed!”

Huang Yunshuo immediately tossed the Refinement Pill back into his inventory and, drooling with anticipation, opened the divine weapon pack.

“Quest: Kill the Level 10 Plastic-Grade Boss, Rooster Gegelo.”

“Completion Condition One: Deal at least 20% damage to Rooster Gegelo.”

“Completion Condition Two: Deliver the final blow to Rooster Gegelo.”

“Completion Condition Three: Do not die during the killing process.”

“You have completed Quest One. Your Lifetime Low-Grade Divine Weapon Quest is 1% complete. Because the Divine Weapon Repository contains no occupational equipment for the Frost Hawk, the 1% completion rate has been automatically exchanged for one Low-Grade Divine Weapon Essence. Please check your inventory.”