Chapter 10

After a long while, Song Yicheng's figure, which had been flying, finally came to a stop. He felt the internal energy within his body become even more robust and lively. Song Yicheng was so delighted that his mouth couldn't close. What a rush! After a battle, he received a third of Tian Boguang's internal energy as a reward from the system, and his internal cultivation level instantly rose from high third-rate to peak third-rate. He was just a bit of insight and a breakthrough away from entering the ranks of second-rate experts in the martial world.

Putting away the newly mastered Sandstorm Escape technique, Song Yicheng turned his gaze back to the new jade pendant on the bed. With a look of a nouveau riche, he kept questioning the system in his heart.

"System boss, you're not fooling me, right? Is this thing really worth several million or even tens of millions? I don't want to be treated like a lunatic when I try to sell it. Hey, you have to give me a straight answer..."

"Host, the system does not make mistakes. Based on the information about jade and precious jewelry on Earth, the ancient and simple carving style on this jade pendant suggests a strong Tang and Song dynasty style. Remember, this jade pendant was brought out of the world of 'Smiling, Proud Wanderer' by Tian Boguang. It is likely that this jade pendant is a token of the White Cloud Sect or something similar."

"Host, the author of the 'Liangzhou Ci' on this jade pendant, Wang Zhihuan, was a poet of the Tang dynasty. This jade pendant has a strong Tang and Song style, so it is very likely that this jade pendant belongs to the Tang dynasty poet Wang Zhihuan. In other words, Wang Zhihuan might be the founder of the White Cloud Sect. On Earth, this jade pendant has a history of at least a thousand years. A thousand-year-old jade, combined with such exquisite carving, makes its value incalculable."

After hearing the system's explanation, Song Yicheng tightly held the jade pendant in his hand, lost in thought. So, Wang Zhihuan should be the ancestor of the great thief Tian Boguang. But I haven't heard that the great poet of the Tang dynasty was a great thief. Oh, I forgot, Tian Boguang is from the world of 'Smiling, Proud Wanderer.' Hehe, it doesn't matter whether Wang Zhihuan is a thief or not. I'm going to become a millionaire. Tomorrow, I'll go back to Yanzhao City and ask Yang Wei, that fatso, to help me sell this jade pendant for cash.

Feeling satisfied, Song Yicheng happily put away the jade pendant, hastily bandaged the wounds on his body that were still bleeding, ate some instant noodles and other food, and then fell into a deep sleep on the bed.

While Song Yicheng was sleeping soundly, the police station in Zhengzhou City was brightly lit and bustling with people. Mayor Yan Xundao of Zhengzhou City was looking at his daughter Yan Qingqing, who was still crying and trembling in his wife's arms. It was clear that the events of the night had deeply traumatized his daughter. Thinking about what happened to his daughter, Mayor Yan was still terrified.

Tonight, he almost lost his precious daughter. She was his only beloved child, and he and his wife doted on her. Who would have thought that a simple internship at the TV station would almost lead to a tragedy. Mayor Yan was still terrified when he thought about it.

"Director Li, since the criminal is dead, let's close the case. The young man in the stockings, who saved the girl, can be considered a hero. We shouldn't pursue his responsibility. I heard he was also injured in the fight, cut several times by the criminal. He has already paid a great price. Besides, it wasn't intentional murder. My opinion is to close the case here and not investigate further."

To be honest, Mayor Yan was very grateful to the mysterious person who saved his daughter in the crisis. He knew how rigid and inflexible the police were. The criminal was a ruthless killer and a highly skilled martial artist. He had already killed several young girls in the city before kidnapping his daughter. If not for the young man's timely intervention, his only obedient and filial daughter would have been brutally murdered.

"No, there are too many suspicious points in this case. It is a major case and cannot be closed so hastily. This is extremely irresponsible to the public. Who gave you the authority to close the case so carelessly? What if the mysterious person is like the criminal and suddenly goes on a killing spree one day? Who will be responsible for that?"

A tall, spirited young woman strode into the Zhengzhou City Police Station. She looked to be about 25 or 26 years old, quite beautiful, but her serious expression ruined her appearance. Behind her were two young men with strong strides and a middle-aged police officer, who was the criminal investigation team leader, Chang Daoming, who had been on the scene that night.

"Who are you? We are discussing a major case. Who allowed you to come in? Captain Chang, who is she? Why did you bring her here?"

Director Li, who was overweight, was unhappy. Who was this woman to interrupt his conversation with Mayor Yan, and with such a critical tone? Captain Chang was really not good at handling people, bringing anyone into his office like this!

"Are you Director Li? I apologize, but from now on, this case will be handled by us. I'm sorry to interrupt your conversation. Here is my ID. Please check it and immediately hand over all the case files to us. Thank you!"

As she spoke, the young woman saluted and then quickly pulled out a small green booklet from her pocket, handing it to Director Li. Her long, willowy eyebrows arched, and a powerful aura emanated from her. Director Li hurriedly took the ID, carefully opened it, and read it aloud.

"First Team of the Special Case Investigation Department of the China National Security Bureau, Captain Zhao Ling, rank of Lieutenant Colonel..."

Director Li frowned. Does our country have such a young Lieutenant Colonel? He carefully checked the important parts of the ID. Hmm, it's real. Seeing this, Director Li immediately put on a smile, stepped forward, and extended his hands to shake hers, speaking warmly and politely.

"Oh, it's Captain Zhao from the National Security Bureau. I apologize, I apologize. There's no problem handing over this case to you. If you need any help, just let us know. We are one family. Captain Chang, please have your team organize all the case files from tonight and hand them over to Captain Zhao. Come, Captain Zhao, please sit down. Xiao Wu, go and get some tea for these leaders."

"Thank you, but we are in a hurry to analyze the case files. No need for tea. Thank you for your cooperation. We'll wait here."

Captain Zhao Ling firmly refused Director Li's offer of tea, standing coldly with a distant and cold expression, making the room immediately tense and awkward.

"Ha, Captain Zhao, you are truly a woman of great courage. Hello, let me introduce myself. I am Mayor Yan Xundao of Zhengzhou City. Welcome to Zhengzhou City, Captain Zhao. Please, no need to be so formal. Transferring the files will take some time. Please, everyone, sit down and talk. By the way, your department seems to be newly formed. When I worked in Beijing, I was familiar with the seven departments of the National Security Bureau, but I didn't know about the Special Case Investigation Department. Maybe it's because of my limited authority."

Seeing the awkward atmosphere in the room, Mayor Yan quickly stepped forward to ease the tension and ask his questions.

"Mayor Yan, hello, hello. When you were the director of the Beijing cabinet, I was still in the military. To be honest, our Ninth Department was formed in the past six months, specifically to handle matters that local authorities cannot handle. Due to confidentiality, I can't say more. However, I admire Mayor Yan's talent and reputation in Beijing."

After hearing Mayor Yan's introduction, Captain Zhao finally showed a hint of warmth, turned her head, and spoke softly to Mayor Yan. She then followed Mayor Yan's suggestion and sat on the sofa on one side of the room, patiently waiting for the case files.

After hearing the conversation, Yan Qingqing, who had been crying in her mother's arms, raised her head in dissatisfaction and angrily shouted at Captain Zhao, "Don't investigate that big brother. He is a good person." She then remembered her own miserable state and raised her small fists at Captain Zhao.

"Little sister, you were frightened today. Go home and rest. I won't make things difficult for that big brother. I just need to talk to him. Okay, everyone, I'm leaving. Goodbye."

After comforting the little girl, Captain Zhao quickly took the stack of case files from Captain Chang, nodded to Mayor Yan and Director Li, and then turned to leave with her two subordinates, marching out of the police station in a neat and quick step.

Late at night, in the bedroom of Mayor Yan's beloved daughter Yan Qingqing, the innocent and lovely little girl lay on the bed, her eyes blank. After a long while, she seemed to have made a decision, sat up, and dialed a very familiar number on her phone.

"Grandpa, I miss you. Qingqing wants to go back to our Yuanling hometown for a while. Grandpa, Qingqing will come to see you tomorrow. Qingqing misses you."

"Qingqing, you don't find my house scary anymore? What happened? Did your father scold you again? Wait, I'll give your father a piece of my mind. How could he scold such a lovely and obedient girl like you? Wait, I'll go and scold him for you..."

"Grandpa, it's not like that. I just miss you. I also miss our Yan family's ancestral hall. Qingqing has realized something. I was naive before. I plan to go back to our hometown tomorrow to find you, Grandpa. I want to learn the martial arts and techniques passed down from our Yan family."

"Ah, what? Heaven has opened its eyes! The 27th generation of our Yan family's legacy will not be buried with me. Qingqing, you have grown up. Good, I'll call your father right away. What internship, what assistant, these are all nonsense to us Yan family. Great, great granddaughter, great granddaughter, you are in luck. The earth's spiritual energy is reviving, and the spring for our cultivation families is coming. Whatever you want to learn, I will teach you all the martial arts, Daoist techniques, and witchcraft of our Yan family. Hahaha, may our ancestors bless us..."

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