The Public Security Bureau Only Needs to Arrest Criminals, While Fu Hua's Thinking Was Much Simpler

Fu Hua took an old-fashioned coin purse from her pocket and handed it over.

Seeing this, Qing Yi smacked her lips.

"Ah, what a rare sight—an antique~ I never thought I'd see someone carrying money like this."

"Yes, I still don't understand some modern popular devices. Please forgive me."

Taking the purse and weighing it in her hand, Qing Yi waved dismissively.

"No matter. It's just a little novel. This era has developed so quickly; it's not just you, even I can barely keep up."

Scratching her head, Zhu Yuan said with considerable confusion,

"Senior, the feeling that you two are old friends reuniting after a long separation is pretty strong."

"Is that so? This young lady and I get along well, so we chatted a little more."

"My purpose here has already been achieved, so I won't trouble you further. Farewell, Officers."

"Mm, perhaps we'll meet again."

Turning around, Fu Hua slowly walked away.

Watching her retreating figure, Qing Yi narrowed her eyes and spoke to Zhu Yuan beside her.

"Well? Did you notice anything unusual about her?"

Zhu Yuan pinched her chin between her fingers, sounding slightly reflective.

"Her steps were steady, and her presence was composed. Her aura resembled Miyabi's, but it was even stronger and more restrained."

"Correct. According to data analysis and calculations, her Ether aptitude is exceptionally high, and also..."

"Captain, the mission has been assigned."

"Understood. Senior, let's go."

"Mm... all right."

The two shifted their attention away from Fu Hua and turned to the task before them.

In the morning, the sun hung high in the sky.

Fu Hua walked along the streets of New Eridu, raising her head slightly to look upward.

"The weather is lovely. Should I do something...?"

As she pondered this, she unknowingly wandered into a park frequented by elderly men and women.

Because it was near Lumina Square, many elderly people gathered here to bask in the sun, chat, or play chess.

Fu Hua's arrival was undoubtedly a novelty.

She looked like a high school student, making her stand out sharply here.

Ignoring the gazes of the elderly crowd, Fu Hua found an open patch of ground and began warming up.

Before long, she spread her stance and began practicing her punches.

At first, no one paid attention to the young girl, but once she began training, her fierce punches stirred up powerful gusts of wind.

Combined with her sharp kicks, they made many of the elderly people stop what they were doing.

They all turned to look.

"Whoa~ That girl's got some serious skills~"

"Tut, tut, just listen to that air-splitting sound. One hit must hurt like hell."

"Ah~ Who even practices martial arts these days, especially young girls?"

Though Fu Hua could hear their voices, martial arts training required complete focus.

So she remained absorbed in her own world.

At the same time, a chase was unfolding on a nearby street.

A man wearing a graffiti-covered helmet was desperately fleeing with a safe clutched in his arms.

A long blade was strapped to his back.

Behind him, Qing Yi wielded a long staff, while Zhu Yuan and numerous other Peacekeepers pursued him with guns in hand.

"Hey, stop immediately and submit to inspection, or don't blame me for opening fire!"

"Open fire!? Hahaha, are you kidding? There are pedestrians all around. I don't believe you'd dare shoot."

"Reporting to Captain Zhu Yuan: the suspect's accomplices are waiting to pick him up at the next intersection."

"Received. Surround them immediately. Be careful not to injure civilians."

"Understood."

After giving instructions to the Peacekeeper on the other end of her earpiece, Zhu Yuan continued watching the mysterious helmeted man closely.

"You're already surrounded. If you insist on continuing down this path, the outcome will certainly be the worst possible.

Stop now, and there is still room for leniency."

"Pah! Tell that to a ghost, hehe."

"Zhu Yuan~ Why waste your breath on someone like him?"

"Senior, I... understand!"

Back on this side, Fu Hua finished her training and slowly left amid the applause and cheers of the elderly onlookers.

"Should I get a cup of milk tea?"

Though it was phrased as a question, Fu Hua's feet were already carrying her toward a milk tea shop in the distance.

As luck would have it.

The mysterious helmeted man saw that the car sent by his accomplices was right before him.

"As long as... as long as I reach that place, I'll be safe—"

Unfortunately, Seith, a white-haired beast-eared man, stepped out from around the corner and blocked the helmeted man's hopes with his massive shield.

"Hmph! Now you can't run, can you? Surrender quietly!"

"Damn it! I was so, so close! Why did you have to come and block me?!"

He pulled the large blade from his back and charged at Seith.

Seeing this, Seith drew the greatsword from his back as well. At the same time, he raised his shield.

That stance alone made the helmeted man abruptly change direction.

He rushed into the milk tea shop next door and dragged out a cute girl with creamy white hair, using her as a hostage.

That was right—it was their clerk, Coco.

"D-Don't come any closer! Watch out, my blade has no eyes!"

Seeing this, Zhu Yuan, Qing Yi, and the others hurriedly stopped.

"Hey, kidnapping an innocent passerby! Do you even count as a man?!"

Seith snapped furiously.

"Hmph! What do you care? This is my only way out!"

As she stared at the gleaming blade pressed to her neck, Coco's pink eyes filled with panic and fear.

Big brother! I was already hiding in the tiniest corner beneath the counter! Why didn't you grab one of those bystanders watching the show outside? Why did you come in here specifically to take me hostage?! Is there something seriously wrong with your brain?!

Coco screamed inwardly, her thoughts close to tears.

"Calm down, Helmet Man. It isn't too late to turn back. If you really push this to the limit, then..."

Qing Yi planted her long staff behind her and calmly tried to persuade him.

Watching the Peacekeepers steadily close in around him, the helmeted man spoke.

"As long as you let me get in that car and let us leave, I'll release this girl!"

As the situation grew increasingly tense.

Zhu Yuan had no choice but to prioritize Coco's safety.

"Fine, we'll let you go. Seith, make way."

"Captain!"

"Let them through. The public's safety comes first!"

"Yes! You'd better really let her go."

After snorting at the helmeted man, Seith warily stepped back.

Seeing this, the helmeted man's lips curled into a smile.

"Hehe, I thought you were all so capable. Turns out this is all you've got. You're still obediently making way for me—"

Before he could finish his mocking words.

A gray-blue figure flashed before her.

Before anyone could react.

Fu Hua struck the helmeted man's weapon away with a hand chop, then followed it with a palm thrust.

Knocking him back.

After catching the panicked Coco, she spun around and threw an upward kick.

The swift attack shot straight toward his chin.

The powerful blow sent the helmeted man flying, and even his sturdy helmet was shattered by Fu Hua's strike.

Through the fragments, one could vaguely see his grotesquely twisted face and the saliva flying from his mouth.

As the criminal collapsed to the ground, unable to rise.

Zhu Yuan and the others immediately came to their senses and stepped forward to restrain him.

Fu Hua's thinking, however, was simple.

With a gentle gaze, she spoke to Coco, who was staring blankly at her.

"Excuse me, may I have a cup of milk tea? Thank you."