Chapter 1 In the Limelight

Amidst the hubbub, all eyes turned to Yuan Mu Ye.

Yuan Mu Ye remained calm and composed, unfazed by the situation.

After all, he wasn't a novice. In his previous life, he was a business leader who had weathered many storms. How could he be affected by such a minor reward?

At that moment, Qi Feng's gaze also fell upon Yuan Mu Ye.

However, his eyes held a hint of complexity.

When he heard Cao Zhengjun announce Yuan Mu Ye's name, he was incredulous. How could it be possible?

Given Yuan Mu Ye's limited strength, how could he have possibly killed a Level 5 evil spirit? It seemed like a complete fantasy. After all, Yuan Mu Ye's progress from a second-rate loser to his current level was astonishing.

Qi Feng felt as if he was in a dream.

As everyone was still reeling from the shock, Li Pang Pang started clapping, leading to a thunderous applause.

Li Pang Pang didn't forget to say, "Old Yuan, you've really made us proud this time."

Liang Sen Yu, who was sitting next to Yuan Mu Ye, gave him a meaningful look.

If there was anyone who truly understood the initial Yuan Mu Ye, it would naturally be Liang Sen Yu.

She had never imagined that Yuan Mu Ye would have grown so much and reached this point.

However, this was a good thing for Yuan Mu Ye, and also a good thing for her. At least Yuan Mu Ye could protect himself and was gradually gaining the ability to protect her.

The boy from before seemed to have regained his initial courage and ability.

Cao Zhengjun looked at Yuan Mu Ye with satisfaction and said, "Captain Yuan, please come up to receive your award."

"Alright."

After Yuan Mu Ye went on stage.

Cao Zhengjun then announced the name of another person who had killed a Level 5 evil spirit. This was the director of a paranormal institute in Yun City, who appeared to be around forty years old.

When his name was announced.

The crowd didn't react with disbelief, as they had when Yuan Mu Ye's name was called.

Instead, they felt that his killing a Level 5 evil spirit was entirely due to his strength.

After the two received their awards, Yuan Mu Ye stepped down.

Li Pang Pang whispered, "Old Yuan, isn't the Special Paranormal Bureau a bit stingy? All you get for killing a Level 5 evil spirit is a plaque?"

"That shouldn't be it. The other rewards should be given out after the commendation ceremony."

Next, some individual and team awards were announced.

The team led by Yuan Mu Ye also received an award for being an outstanding team.

Everyone received their corresponding rewards.

After the ceremony, the material rewards were finally distributed. The material rewards were gold bars. Those who killed a Level 5 evil spirit received ten gold bars, along with a large bag of rice and various other material rewards. It could be said to be quite generous.

Yuan Mu Ye didn't stand on ceremony and shared some with Wang Ya Jie and Li Pang Pang.

After all, Yuan Mu Ye couldn't eat that much by himself.

Liang Sen Yue had no objections to this. Not only did she have no objections, but she also approved of Yuan Mu Ye's actions.

Yuan Mu Ye still had a warehouse full of food that he hadn't finished, all of which was frozen in the warehouse.

Having so much food was a waste for him.

By the time the commendation ceremony ended, it was already one o'clock in the afternoon.

The Special Paranormal Bureau had also prepared a banquet.

Everyone sat together to eat. Yuan Mu Ye was naturally seated at a table with the deputy director and various institute directors.

While they were eating, Cao Zhengjun's gaze suddenly fell on Yuan Mu Ye. He then said to Yuan Mu Ye, "Captain Yuan, you are young but possess extraordinary strength. With your presence, I believe these evil spirits will not dare to run rampant in the future."

Yuan Mu Ye responded faintly, without saying too much.

Director Chen then said, "Deputy Director, he is now our institute's treasure. Coincidentally, we are short of a deputy director. How about letting Captain Yuan take the position? What do you think?"

"Of course, that would be great."

Cao Zhengjun also approved of promoting capable young people.

But who knew that just as they finished speaking, Yuan Mu Ye rejected the offer. He said, "Deputy Director, Director Chen, I appreciate your kind intentions. However, I feel that my abilities are not yet sufficient to be a deputy director. I still need to train more at the grassroots level."

Yuan Mu Ye didn't want to manage so many things.

In this chaotic world, Yuan Mu Ye's demands were not high: First, to live, and second, to let Liang Sen Yu live well.

As for the other things, Yuan Mu Ye was powerless to do much about them.

At this moment, Director Chen suddenly kicked Yuan Mu Ye under the table, but Yuan Mu Ye pretended not to notice.

He knew, of course, that this was Director Chen's hint.

He hoped that he could take on the position of deputy director.

However, Yuan Mu Ye remained persistent, not showing much interest in the position of deputy director.

After a while, Deputy Director Cao had no choice but to say, "Since Captain Yuan has said so, then more experience is also a good thing. Director Chen, you must nurture him well."

Director Chen looked embarrassed and responded, "Don't worry, I will definitely nurture him well."

After a brief exchange of pleasantries.

The meal came to an end.

Just as Yuan Mu Ye and the others were about to leave.

Qi Feng suddenly blocked Yuan Mu Ye's path.

Yuan Mu Ye looked at Qi Feng and said, "What is it?"

"I want to talk to you alone."

Qi Feng said to Yuan Mu Ye.

This time, Qi Feng also received an individual award, after all, he had also killed a Level 3 evil spirit.

"What is there to talk about between you and me?"

Yuan Mu Ye said directly.

Before, Yuan Mu Ye still wanted Qi Feng to return, but now he didn't have such thoughts.

This guy was completely stubborn and still thought that Yuan Mu Ye was the same old second-rate loser. He gave off a condescending air, which made Yuan Mu Ye speechless and completely lost his goodwill towards this guy.

"Yuan Mu Ye, are you afraid to talk to me?"

Qi Feng used reverse psychology.

Li Pang Pang naturally wouldn't let Yuan Mu Ye suffer verbal losses and immediately stood up and said, "Qi Feng, what qualifications do you have to talk to Old Yuan alone? Old Yuan is now a popular figure in the Paranormal Bureau. What are you?"

"Fatty, this has nothing to do with you."

Qi Feng's face gradually showed some anger.

"How does it have nothing to do with Fatty? Qi Feng, I'm telling you, get out of the way now, or don't blame me for being impolite."

Yuan Mu Ye said in a low voice.

When Qi Feng heard Yuan Mu Ye threaten him, he became even more energetic. He then said, "Fine, I want to see if you have real skills or if you just coincidentally killed a Level 5 evil spirit."

Qi Feng simply didn't believe that Yuan Mu Ye could kill a Level 5 evil spirit on his own.

Now he could test Yuan Mu Ye's strength.