My Mosquito Clones Are on a Killing Spree

Chapter 53: Chapter 46: Bonus

The morning sun shone on the tree-lined paths of Yang City No. 1 High School.

The air was filled with the unique freshness that follows a rainstorm, mingled with the faint scent of disinfectant.

The bloody nightmare that had swept through the city yesterday seemed to have been completely dispelled by the warm morning light, leaving behind only a few minor traces on campus from the monster’s brief rampage.

Lin Yi walked with a brisk pace, not heading back to his classroom, but striding purposefully toward the principal’s office.

He hadn’t forgotten about the bonus the principal had mentioned yesterday.

’I wonder how much the Public Security Bureau will give me.’

KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK.

Lin Yi knocked on the heavy mahogany door of the principal’s office.

"Come in."

Chen Zhenguo’s steady voice came from inside.

Lin Yi pushed the door open and entered.

Chen Zhenguo was sitting behind his desk. His complexion was ruddier than yesterday, but the bandage on his left arm was still conspicuous.

Across from him sat two agents in black Public Security Bureau uniforms.

One was older with a serious face, his epaulets indicating a high rank. The other was younger, holding an exquisite brocade box and a folder.

"Principal!"

Lin Yi spoke respectfully, his gaze quickly sweeping over the two Public Security Bureau agents.

"Lin Yi, you’re just in time." A smile appeared on Chen Zhenguo’s face as he pointed to the sofa. "Sit! I was just talking about you with Director Zhou and Manager Wang from the Public Security Bureau."

He turned to the two agents, his tone filled with obvious pride.

"Director Zhou, Manager Wang, this is Lin Yi, the top Martial Dao student at our Yang City No. 1 High School this year. Yesterday, it was him who stepped up at the critical moment, killing the fiend Yan Shan who broke into the shelter and protecting the safety of all his classmates!"

The older Director Zhou immediately stood up. A warm smile on his face, he proactively extended a hand to Lin Yi.

"Student Lin Yi, I’ve heard so much about you! A true hero emerges from the youth! To break through to First-Grade Martial Artist at such a young age is one thing, but to have the courage to face danger without fear and act for a just cause is even rarer! On behalf of the entire Public Security Bureau, I thank you!"

"Director Zhou, you’re too kind." Lin Yi quickly shook his hand, a bashful and sincere, yet simple-minded, smile appearing on his face at just the right moment. "This is all thanks to the school’s and the principal’s excellent teachings. They taught us to have the responsibility of a Martial Artist and to protect the weak in critical moments! I just did what I was supposed to do!"

"Humble and composed, good!" The approval in Director Zhou’s eyes deepened. He patted Lin Yi’s shoulder and gestured for him to sit.

The young Manager Wang opened the brocade box at the right moment. Inside lay a shimmering silver medal shaped like a shield encircled by olive branches, with the two words ’Heroic Valor’ engraved in the center.

He handed the brocade box to Lin Yi, along with the folder.

"Student Lin Yi, in light of your heroic performance during this incident, the Public Security Bureau has decided to award you a silver ’Medal for Heroic Valor’ to commend your merits. At the same time, in accordance with relevant regulations, we are issuing a bonus of two million Federation Coins. Here are the medal and the bonus confirmation letter. Please sign for them."

Two million!

Lin Yi’s heart skipped a beat. This was no small sum; it was enough to buy two hundred Bone Tempering Pills.

It was enough for him to perform Refinement on two more bones in a short period.

The smile on his face grew wider, and he reached out to take the folder and the box.

"Thank you, Director Zhou! Thank you, Manager Wang! Thank you, Public Security Bureau!"

However, his hand had only just reached halfway.

A dissatisfied snort came from Chen Zhenguo next to him.

"Hmph! Director Zhou, two million?"

Chen Zhenguo leaned back in his chair, his fingers tapping lightly on the desk. His voice wasn’t loud, but it carried an unquestionable authority and the sharp edge of someone fiercely protective of his own.

"Your Public Security Bureau and the West Suburb Prison were jointly negligent in your duties, allowing a high-profile criminal to escape. This led to a major security incident where our school’s shelter was attacked, nearly resulting in the deaths of thousands of teachers and students! Are you just going to sweep this under the rug so lightly?"

Director Zhou’s smile stiffened slightly.

"Principal Chen, about that... We’ve already initiated internal accountability procedures. Those responsible will be dealt with severely. As for the bonus, two million is already the highest standard..."

"The highest standard?"

Chen Zhenguo cut him off, leaning forward slightly, his gaze as sharp as a torch fixed on Director Zhou.

"Who is Lin Yi? He is the most promising prodigy in all of Yang City this year, a seed who is bound to get into one of the top ten academies! He is a future pillar of Yang City’s Martial Dao! The Yan Shan he killed yesterday was a vicious Third-Grade Martial Artist! Lin Yi, as a newly minted First-Grade Martial Artist, killed him in a life-or-death battle. Can the danger involved and the potential and value he has demonstrated truly be measured by a mere two million?"

He paused, his tone growing heavier.

"Director Zhou, think about it. Lin Yi is taking his college entrance exams this year. With his talent and temperament, getting into a top ten academy is practically a certainty! His future achievements in the Martial Dao will be limitless! When such a top talent from our Yang City becomes successful, will he forget the hometown that nurtured him? Will he forget the Public Security Bureau that supported him when he was just starting out?"

"Give him enough resources now, lend him a helping hand, let him walk faster and more steadily, and in the future, his returns to Yang City will be more than ten or a hundredfold! Does your Public Security Bureau not plan to invest in cultivating our Yang City’s genius?"

Chen Zhenguo’s words resounded with conviction, not only highlighting Lin Yi’s extraordinary value but also cleverly tying the Public Security Bureau’s interests to the future development of Yang City, while hinting at potential future returns.

This was no longer mere haggling, but a masterful negotiation tactic.

Director Zhou and Manager Wang exchanged a glance, and both saw the gravity and a flicker of interest in the other’s eyes.

Chen Zhenguo’s words had indeed hit a nerve. The favor of a future expert with limitless potential was truly of immeasurable value.

Moreover, this incident was indeed a major dereliction of duty on the part of the Public Security Bureau and the prison system.

Yang City No. 1 High School not blowing the matter up was already a show of respect.

The office fell into a brief silence.

Lin Yi sat on the sofa, his eyes lowered and his expression neutral. His hands were placed primly on his knees, and he still wore that honest, slightly awkward look, as if the discussion between the principal and the Public Security Bureau had little to do with him.

Only beneath his slightly lowered eyelids did a sharp glint flicker.

’Go, Principal! Fleece them! The more you fleece, the better! Three million? No, if you just try a little harder, Principal, even five million isn’t out of the question! Bone Tempering Pills! It’s all for the Bone Tempering Pills!’ Lin Yi’s mind was racing with calculations.

Director Zhou pondered for a moment before his face broke into a smile again, only this time, the smile held more solemnity and sincerity.

"Principal Chen, you truly are a great educator, far-sighted and devoted to Yang City’s future! You’re right. We were short-sighted. Student Lin Yi’s contribution to Yang City is indeed worth far more than a two-million-coin bonus."

He turned to Manager Wang.

"Xiaowang, amend the bonus confirmation letter immediately. Student Lin Yi acted heroically, fought a vicious criminal, and protected the teachers and students. His merits are outstanding. He is hereby awarded... three million Federation Coins! No! Make it five million! At the same time, the Public Security Bureau will pay special attention to Student Lin Yi’s development and provide all possible convenience and support for his college entrance exams and subsequent Martial Dao journey!"

Five million!

Lin Yi was ecstatic, but he kept his expression restrained. His eyes just brightened a little as he looked at Chen Zhenguo with gratitude.

Only then did Chen Zhenguo nod in satisfaction, a smile spreading across his face.

"Director Zhou, you understand the bigger picture. This is the attitude of someone who is truly responsible for Yang City’s future! Lin Yi, what are you waiting for? Thank Director Zhou and Manager Wang!"

"Thank you, Director Zhou! Thank you, Manager Wang! Thank you for the Public Security Bureau’s generous support!" Lin Yi immediately stood up and bowed deeply, his tone utterly sincere.

This "thank you" was far more genuine than the one he’d given for two million.

Manager Wang quickly amended the document, filled in the new bonus amount, and had Lin Yi sign to confirm.

At the same time, he handed Lin Yi a bank card bearing the Public Security Bureau’s special emblem. "Student Lin Yi, the bonus has already been transferred to this card in real-time. The PIN is six zeroes. You can change it yourself."

Lin Yi took the thin card, feeling its heavy weight. A great weight was lifted from his heart.

Five million!

Enough to buy five hundred Bone Tempering Pills.

’Hmm...’

’At a rate of 1% every two minutes, that would let me focus on my Cultivation for... a full day!’

’Uh...’

’When you put it like that, five million isn’t that much after all!’

’The Martial Dao really is a money pit!’

Spending five million just for the Refinement of five bones... no matter how you calculated it, it felt like a bit of a loss.

Other Martial Artists would never waste resources like this.

’But...’

’If you add a time limit...’

’Five bones refined in a single day!’

’Then it’s an incredible bargain!’

...

After seeing off the satisfied Director Zhou and Manager Wang,

only Chen Zhenguo and Lin Yi remained in the office.

Watching Lin Yi carefully put away the bank card, with his money-grubbing yet pretending-to-be-calm expression, Chen Zhenguo couldn’t help but laugh and curse good-naturedly.

"You little rascal, satisfied now? Five million should be enough for you to buy plenty of Bone Tempering Pills!"

Lin Yi chuckled and scratched his head.

"It’s all thanks to you fighting for me, Principal! I’m eternally grateful!"

"Alright, enough with the flattery."

Chen Zhenguo waved his hand, his expression turning serious and earnest once more.

"The money issue is settled for now. It’s time to talk about real business."

"On the path of the Martial Dao, resources are the foundation, but your choice of direction is equally crucial."

"A weapon is an extension of your future combat style, a multiplier for your strength. Tell me, Lin Yi, have you... ever thought about which path you want to take in the future? The blade? The sword? Or fists, palms, legs, and feet?"

Sunlight streamed through the window, spilling onto the desk and illuminating Lin Yi’s young, vibrant face.

He put away his smile, his gaze becoming focused.

"Principal."

Lin Yi took a deep breath and looked at Chen Zhenguo.

"About weapons... I haven’t really given it much specific thought. Do you have any good suggestions?"

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