Chapter 23 - Broken Vessel

It was said that when you awakened as an Orderer, a bowl-like organ would appear in the body. Although it was more 'spiritual' than 'physical', it gave the feeling of a new 'something ' in you. This is called Broken Vessel.

According to some old books in the library, the Broken Vessel was used to hold the energy that an Orderer could have. It is the foundation of an Orderer and the reason which made Orderers different from normal people. This energy which wasn't taught in school, was not just 'energy', it had the power to change things like driving away the monsters from here. Although it was never told how much it was powerful, Tang Ling directly experienced the particularity of 'Order'.

The energy here was formless and smooth. It seemed as every cells in his body was rejuvenated. It was different from Qi which strengthened, invigorated his body, cells and meridians (heat). The Order refreshed the cells in his body. It was like a cool gasified-liquid.

With this powerful sensation, Tang Ling punched the air and it began create distortions in the air. It was not the effect of the physical punch, but more it changed the nature of the air.

"Order can change characteristics of nature ?" Tang Ling was shocked. Mind you, even if the school was extremely backward in everything, it still taught that there were unique set of characteristics about everything. Even if it's a slight distortion, it's still frightening !

Tang Ling then tested the water by touching an object. Within seconds, a blue line appeared on the fork.

"What the f*** ?" Tang Ling was very surprised of this sudden change. Although it changed nothing about the fork, if he could control properly the energy, maybe it would have an effect.

With this in mind, Tang Ling began to sleep and entered the Game World.

[Entering the Game World 10%, 20%, 60%, 73%, 100%]

Before long, Tang Ling reappeared in the cave which he just killed the Vine-spike. The marks of the battle just began to disappear as time passed.

"Wow ! I didn't expect to subdue the origin of this upcoming disaster !" Bu Fang was astonished and praised. He then guided him to his commander. The Passing Reminiscence Commander, Li Shun.

Commander Li Shun resided in the Red Pass Headquarter where his family and a few more important officers in Red Pass lived. The Headquarter was spacious but had a serious feel which reduced the aesthetic points by 20.

"Commander Li Shun ! This is Tang Ling, a traveller who has killed a Vine-spike; the origin of all this monster troubles !" Bu Fang praised Tang Ling before Li Shun.

"A Vine-spike ? It's definitely the cause. These creatures are very mysterious and have various abilities. Honestly, I was just suspecting one of these species which had mystical powers just like the Golden Heart Lion, Battle King Ape or the Vine-spikes." Li Shun said. He then handed a blue piece from his pocket.

"By the order of Commander of the Red Pass, Li Shun, the surnamed Tang will be rewarded 100 silvers and a Silver Light Badge for alleviating the pressure of a military base and killed a Vine-spike

Receiving it, Tang Ling could see it more carefully. It was a silver badge with a light blue lightning.

"This ?" Looking at this badge, Tang Ling was surprised and looked deeply at Li Shun.

Li Shun nodded.

[Silver Light Badge

A recognition for military achievements of the bearer of this badge.]

"!!!" Tang Ling couldn't believe his eyes. This was a badge which had a space storage in it, albeit a little too small. It was enough to store daily necessities which would waste places in his {Inventory}.

It was only after he finished examining the badge that a guard gave him a sack of leather. Inside of it were plenty of silvers; one hundred Tang Ling received it with gratitude.

"Thank you." Tang Ling bowed.

Li Shun waived his hand. Seeing this, Bu Fang nodded and said to Tang Ling : "Brother Tang, the Commander is pretty busy."

Tang Ling understood his intention; a Commander was a great position but had heavy responsibilities. It seems that Li Shun took a break from his heavy work just to meet him. Defying a superior isn't wise so Tang Ling bowed again and went to the exit.

100 silvers was a lot for a normal person. It needs 100 coppers for 1 silvers and 100 silvers for one gold. The old man with his grand-daughter were both very delighted to obtain several silvers for a horse. Taking account of this, it seems that silver coins had great values. With the several quests he accomplished in the Lone Dawn Village, he only gained 20 silvers which he used 4 silvers for the horse.