227 The Operation (1/2)
”101,000 Points available for use!”
After checking in with Wang Lihu and the others, Xiao Luo returned home. Laying in bed, he accessed the system mall for the first time in a while. Much to his surprise, the accumulated points balance had exceeded a hundred thousand again. It was particularly gratifying for Xiao Luo since he could now choose to spend a hundred thousand Points for a speedy recovery if he sustained any serious injuries.
Using the Help function, he now understood the difference between life extension ability and healing ability. If he suffered a fatal injury, such as a stab wound through heart, slash on the throat, terminal stage cancer, and such, it would take a ”life extension ability” to recover. On the other hand, common injuries that could be cured by modern medical means and equipment only needed ”healing ability.”
A life extension ability needed half a million points when redeemed for the first time, and thereafter the points required for the following times would increase exponentially. The more times the host chose to use the life-extension ability, the more points it would cost. Healing ability only needed a hundred thousand points. No matter how many times the host redeemed it, the price would remain at a hundred thousand points.
After returning to work the next day, Xiao Luo made two requests of Hou Zhijie, chief of the district station.
First, he requested more officers to protect Wang Lihu and the others who were recuperating in the hospital. Also, he wanted the local police of Gushan county of Xi Province to provide a 24/7 protection detail for his parents and grandparents who lived there.
Hou Zhijie clearly knew how audacious the Dragon Gang could be and how likely they were to be targeting Xiao Luo's friends and family. As the chief, he felt it was his sworn duty to protect Xiao Luo's friends and families, and he would not shirk from those responsibilities.
”Rest assured. I've already assigned a team of armed special police to ensure the safety of Wang Lihu and the others. I will make contact in a minute with the police station in Gushan to ask them to send police officers to protect your family 24 hours every day.”
”Thank you!”
Xiao Luo genuinely appreciated Hou Zhijie's support.
He needed to eliminate all such concerns and have a clear mind before dealing with Long Sankui. His parents lived far away in his hometown in Xi Province, and he felt that Long Sankui would probably not send too many people there to harm his families. With the 24/7 protection from the county police station, Xiao Luo's family should be safe. He was more worried about any attempts here in Jiangcheng.
Xiao Luo bumped into Gu Qianxue after walking out of the chief's office.
Wearing the police uniform, she looked smart and attractive with her delicate features, rosy cheeks, and flawless skin. Xiao Luo could also smell her sweet fragrance when he walked closer.
”Don't you usually have things to do?” Xiao Luo asked her.
Gu Qianxue shook her head and answered, ”No.” After a moment of silence, she added, ”They asked me to study and get familiar with case files first.”
”Then, can you please do me a favor?” Xiao Luo asked.
”Sure, tell me,” Gu Qianxue nodded.
Xiao Luo smiled and said, ”Protect my sister and brother-in-law.”
He had not intended to get her involved in the beginning. But, after he witnessed Gu Qianxue's exceptional display of Tianshan Sword Style several nights ago, he changed his mind. He honestly felt that even he would find himself in a trying situation if Gu Qianxue used the Tianshan Sword Style against him.
Long Sankui was a dangerous man and was not to be underestimated. He would not rest until he had killed Xiao Luo and his friends. Just having Feng Wuhen and his four compatriots in the protection detail would not suffice. It was necessary to ask Gu Qianxue to join them.
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The crackdown continued in earnest and now swept across the city. The Narcotics Squad of the district station was right in the thick of the action. Wang Yongjia, in particular, had an ax to grind with the hated Dragon Gang. He returned to work despite suffering some injuries and had now received accurate information from his informant. Khun Sa, the drug lord from the Golden Triangle, planned to steal into Jiangcheng. He would rendevous at the wharf tonight.
”Khun Sa's real name is Jin Yuanbao. He was from Yun province and traveled to the Golden Triangle in 1990 to pan for gold...”