Although it was a compulsory conscription, the Defense Area did indeed offer some sweeteners.
Wang Chen brought home equipment that included a Cloud Light Mana Robe, a Goose-quill Ritual Saber, three Evil-Repelling Talismans, an Armor and Horse Talisman, a Flying Flame Talisman, a bottle of Qi Recovery Pills, and a bottle of Healing Pills.
And three books!
The robe and the ritual saber were both low-tier first-rank standardized magic artifacts.
Although he only had the right to use them, they had to be returned to the Defense Area after the night patrol tasks were completed.
But having two magic artifacts with him undoubtedly enhanced his strength by a lot.
As for the talismans and pills, there's no need to say more, they could all be used to save his life at critical moments.
The three books were quite interesting, respectively titled "Catalogue of Monster Oddities," "Treatise on Evil Wraiths," and "Night Watch Discourse."