Chapter 32

July 16th.

The weather was stifling.

It was so oppressive that it made one feel a bit breathless. Those who understood knew that this was a sign of an impending storm.

Morning.

Li Hao rode his bike, one hand on the handlebars, the other holding a bun, and the other hand loosely gripping the bike. He rode leisurely toward the Inspection Office.

Last night was peaceful.

He didn't see any red shadows, the Demon Hunter Squad didn't come looking for him, his teacher didn't contact him, and Wang Ming didn't bother him...

Even the black panther was well-behaved last night, not making a sound.

Last night was a rare good night.

As he rode, cars whizzed by on the side of the road.

Silver 7219.

A familiar license plate.

Li Hao, munching on his bun, glanced casually, his face showing the youthful vigor and smile of a young man.

He remembered that a few days ago, when he reported the self-immolation case, this car had followed him.

He hadn't seen it for a few days, and he didn't expect to see it again.

"Getting more urgent, huh?"

Even during the day, they were watching him. Were they afraid he would run away?

Li Hao speculated that if he suddenly ran... would it be fun?

Of course, running now might be more dangerous, disrupting Liu Long's plans and not giving his teacher more time.

Yes, time.

At this moment, Li Hao hoped to drag it out a bit longer.

Even if his teacher had entered the Doushan, absorbing the blade energy still required time. The impact of the blade energy was too strong, and even his teacher probably couldn't absorb too much at once.

To become stronger, time was needed.

"Watching the flowers bloom and wither, evoking pity..."

Riding his bike and singing a little tune, Li Hao seemed to be in a very good mood today.

...

In the car.

There was still a man and a woman. The car sped by, the windows open, and both of them heard Li Hao's singing.

It was really bad!

After leaving Li Hao, the car continued to drive.

The woman in the passenger seat suddenly laughed, "People can be so pitiful sometimes!"

She was talking about Li Hao.

Not knowing he was about to die, and that it might be a terrible death.

At this moment, he was still singing a little tune, truly pitiful.

The middle-aged man driving also smiled faintly, "Normal, this is the tragedy of ordinary people!"

The car slowly stopped.

It seemed to be for repairs.

The man got out of the car, and the woman followed. The car was parked by the roadside, waiting for Li Hao.

They had received a strict order to not let anything interfere with their surveillance of Li Hao over the next few days. They must not let Li Hao out of their sight. Of course, if Li Hao entered the Inspection Office, they could wait outside, as there were arrangements inside the office.

A moment later.

The bicycle passed by.

Li Hao was still humming a little tune. Suddenly, the tune stopped, and Li Hao stopped his bike, looking at the car parked by the roadside with a smile, looking very simple and honest.

"Need any help?"

Li Hao was very enthusiastic!

"Trouble, find the Inspector!"

Li Hao smiled, "I'm Li Hao, a third-level inspector from the Inspection Office. It looks like your car is broken. Do you need my help?"

The two looked at each other, a bit surprised.

He was really... very enthusiastic!

They were also a bit amused, what a naive kid.

Do you know who we are?

The man glanced at Li Hao, smiled, and said softly, "Thank you, but no, we can fix it ourselves!"

"Really no?"

Li Hao stopped his bike, put it aside, and walked over to them, looking down at the car and asked, "What's wrong? I've fixed cars before. Inspectors are always ready to help. Of course, if I fix your car, it would be great if you could send a banner to the Inspection Office... hahaha, just a joke, it's fine if you don't!"

Li Hao's face showed a bit of shyness, as if he wanted it but was too embarrassed to say.

I just want a banner!

The woman was amused, this young man, who looked like he hadn't even grown a beard, could be quite childish at times.

Banner?

The woman laughed, "Inspector, can you fix cars?"

Li Hao's face was full of a smile, unable to hide his pride, "Yes! Since you two can afford a car, I don't think you'd mind getting a banner... cough, I'm a new inspector, and you know, new people need opportunities to show themselves... because I might be promoted to a second-level inspector soon! I need some honor... what do you think?"

The two were really surprised and speechless!

This guy was eager to help them fix the car and even offered to get a banner, all because he might be promoted!

The two knew this.

It was said that Li Hao was about to be transferred to the Enforcement Team, which would indeed give him a good chance of promotion.

But now, this kid's life was in danger, and he really had no idea?

Would a promotion help at this time?

Even if you got promoted, you wouldn't be around to enjoy it!

The man smiled, his expression gentle, "Then we'll trouble Inspector Li. If you can fix the car, a banner is definitely necessary."

He had a strange feeling.

The person being followed was now approaching and offering help, which might make the task easier.

Very interesting!

As far as he knew, Li Hao had no friends or family, and was a very isolated person. The higher-ups didn't know much about Li Hao.

If he and this guy had more contact, could he provide better information to the higher-ups?

Besides, the inspector was so enthusiastic, and it would seem strange to keep refusing.

And Li Hao was no longer being polite.

He opened the hood, leaned in to check, touched the engine, and after a while, walked around the car, looking a bit puzzled, "Can't start? Maybe the engine is overheated..."

The man smiled, "Let me try again. It just stalled, and I couldn't start it a few times."

"That's fine. I don't think there's a big problem. The car is still new..."

After a few words, the man got back in the car and tried to start it.

This time, the car started successfully.

There was no real problem; they had just stopped to better follow Li Hao.

The woman's face also showed joy, and she quickly said, "Inspector, thank you!"

"No, I don't think I did much... it's a bit of a waste to lose the banner, but as long as you two are safe, that's the duty of the Inspection Office!"

Li Hao's simple smile!

The two were also affected by his smile. The man got out of the car, his face serious, "You can't say that. Inspector Li is very helpful and proactive. We just moved to Yincheng, and meeting Inspector Li is a good connection... so, we'll go and order a banner right now and send it to the Inspection Office later!"

"No, no!"

Li Hao waved his hands, "Really, don't do that!"

He then looked a bit embarrassed and said softly, "If... if that's not possible, I can pay for the banner! I don't have many friends, so I would have asked someone else... cough, you know, inspectors are people too, and every banner is an honor. If you don't mind, I can pay for it!"

The two were really amused.

So cute!

So pure and kind!

For a banner, he was shy but couldn't resist?

The man smiled, "Don't worry, Inspector Li, don't talk about money. How much is a banner? That would be insulting me!"

"Then... I won't be polite?"

Li Hao seemed very happy, his smile radiant, and he looked at the time, "No, I'll be late! If you come, go directly to the Confidential Room to find me. If I'm not there, go to the Enforcement Team. I'm about to be transferred there... I'll be on duty more often outside. It's good to make friends, thank you both!"

Li Hao quickly jumped on his bike, his face full of happiness, waved to the two, and quickly rode away.

After he left, the woman sighed, "I have to say, such a person is actually very interesting, very cute, with a childlike and sincere heart... unfortunately, we can never go back to that!"

The man nodded slightly.

He was also affected by Li Hao's smile.

Young people are different.

Proactive and helpful, not all people from the Inspection Office are like that.

The woman added, "Really going to send the banner?"

"Of course!"

The man smiled, a bit slyly, "Why not? Our identity is fine, and it's good to go in and learn more. It's a rare opportunity to go to the Inspection Office openly!"

He added, "With this opportunity, if we frequently appear near the Inspection Office, would anyone find it strange? We can say we're looking for Li Hao, inviting him to dinner... thanking him for his help. Who would care about us?"

The woman thought about it and nodded.

It was a good excuse!

This was like a pillow being delivered when you were sleepy. They had been considering whether following Li Hao would be noticed or suspected.

Now... it was safer!

...

At the same time.

The Inspection Office.

Li Hao arrived, his face full of joy.

"La la la, de de de, today is a good day..."

He sang a little tune, feeling happy, waiting for the fish to bite.

He didn't go to the Confidential Room but straight to the Enforcement Team.

Liu Yan's office.

Liu Yan heard the footsteps outside and the gradually fading singing, a bit surprised that this kid was so happy today?

Knock knock knock!

The door was pushed open.

Li Hao smiled, "Sis Liu, you're here so early?"

"Uh-huh!"

Liu Yan leaned back in her chair, her long legs still on the table, looking very arrogant.

She asked curiously, "You seem to be in a good mood today?"

"Yep!"

Li Hao smiled, "Sis, I'm just thinking, I'm a new little chicken, right? I've never killed a chicken, and I'm scared of blood, my legs get weak. I'm afraid that if I see a big scene, I'll be scared to death. So I decided to train my courage!"

What the hell?

Liu Yan was puzzled. Where could he find a place and opportunity to train his courage?

There's no time for that!

Li Hao seemed to know what she was thinking and chuckled, "No need to trouble the boss or Sis Liu. I found my own target! Two martial artists... or one martial artist and one ordinary person!"

Li Hao grinned, "I came to ask Sis for a place and for you to back me up. I'm still a bit scared on my own. I'm a good student and have never fought. I'm afraid I'll be scared stiff when I see blood!"

"..."

Liu Yan was a bit stunned, looking at Li Hao, "You... found your own target? Li Hao, are you going bad?"

Was he taking her seriously when she said that as a superhuman, he could break the law without consequences?

Liu Yan's face turned cold!

She had said it with a mocking tone, and this kid didn't understand?

Finding people to be targets... seeing blood!

Listen to that, would a good person say that?

Liu Yan never considered herself a good person, but she knew one thing: do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself!

She had experienced the pain of being bullied and having no place to seek justice!

And Li Hao seemed to be becoming that kind of person.

Suddenly, her good feelings towards him dropped to negative, even a bit of disgust!

Li Hao's face was innocent, his smile radiant, "Sis, the two people following me are probably the small fry behind the self-immolation case, sent to tail me! It's almost certain, and if we're not sure, we can interrogate them! Anyway, no one following me now is a good person!"

Li Hao smiled, "I just entered the Zhan Shi realm, right? Practicing on wooden targets every day is so boring and not practical. I thought, let them come to me and give me some practice!"

"Arrest them?"

Liu Yan raised an eyebrow, "Arresting them now... wouldn't that alert the enemy?"

Li Hao smiled, "Not arresting them! They'll come on their own! Also, Sis, do you think it's alerting the enemy now? They probably already know we're a team. It's just that no one has said it out loud!"

"So, even if we really arrest or kill them, they won't care!"

Li Hao understood clearly. The Red Shadows already knew about Liu Long and his team. What was the point of hiding?

Nothing was hidden!

Except for Yuan Shuo's side, the Red Shadows didn't know. Li Hao felt that Liu Long's side had been known for a long time.

At this moment, was it a problem to catch two small fry?

They wouldn't care!

But, I'll indulge myself first and get some practice.

Liu Yan didn't pay attention to the latter part but was surprised, "Come on their own?"

Do you think others are fools?

Following you is one thing, but coming on their own?

Are you treating them like fools?

Li Hao laughed, "Really! Those two guys are so enthusiastic, they agreed to come and be my targets, and even bring a banner..."

Damn!

Li Hao, this kid, is getting more and more out of line!

Liu Yan was speechless.

Are you treating me like a fool, or others like fools?

Coming on their own to be your targets, and even bringing a banner... you might as well say they're giving you their heads, wouldn't that be better?

"Get out!"

Liu Yan was a bit impatient. The kid was normal a few days ago, but today, he seemed to have lost his mind. Was the pressure too much?

"Really..."

"If you don't leave, I'll give you a grenade!"

Li Hao was a bit helpless, really!

Why don't you believe me?

At this moment, the office phone rang.

Liu Yan answered, it was a call from the front desk.

As soon as she connected, the inspector at the front desk reported, "Captain Liu, two people came to give a banner to Li Hao! The Confidential Room said he's in the Enforcement Team. I asked, and they said Li Hao went to your office. Can Li Hao come down for a moment?"

Liu Yan