178. Old Wu's Promise

"Me... a science advisor?"

Who am I?

Am I supposed to tell you just because I'm a cultivator?

The drug lord was dumbfounded. Overwhelmed by the excruciating pain, he could no longer bear the blow and fainted.

Scientific advisor?

You call this a scientific advisor?

Do you think I'm easy to fool just because I'm uneducated? What kind of scientific advisor doesn't stay in research institutes or headquarters, but instead comes to the front lines?

You've already run to the scene, fine, but why the hell are you squatting in the bushes blocking my way?

That's one thing, but that punch... it made me vomit my dinner from the night before. What kind of science advisor are you?

I'll teach you a lesson you won't forget!

The drug lord fainted, and Wu Guodong was also very shocked, but... he wasn't completely unable to accept it.

After all, he had long known that Lin Fan was 'extraordinary in combat,' but the fact that this large-scale encirclement operation ended in such a dramatic way left him quite bewildered.

Where... are you hiding?

"Isn't it in those bushes?"

Lin Fan casually pointed and said, "Good heavens, I almost got riddled with bullets."

"???"

Wu Guodong was taken aback, then waved his hand and said to his subordinates, "Let's go and take a look at the scene."

"Two more people, handcuff this guy and see if he can survive. If he can, don't let him die. We can probably get a lot of information out of him later."

After speaking, he led a few of his men to the place Lin Fan pointed out to check.

As it turned out, this one look was quite something... and I was immediately shocked.

"This grass is really tall. If you squat down inside, you really can't see anything outside."

"Is this the place? The shape is quite obvious when you get closer, but... Holy crap?!"

Some police officers were stunned.

"How?"

"Look around, there are many traces of peanuts being shot at."

Including Wu Guodong, the group immediately began to examine the area carefully and found that there were indeed traces of peanuts shot all over the surrounding area.

After confirming it, they were almost dumbfounded!

"How... how could he be completely unharmed?"

"This is incredibly lucky!"

"Could it be that he has a superpower called luck?!"

"Judging from the current traces, the area has been thoroughly ravaged by peanuts, yet he's unharmed. What... is that guy some kind of human outline master?!"

"Are you playing a video game? Trying to outline a human body?"

"How else can this be explained? It doesn't make sense!"

Shock!!!

Is that thing that emits blue flames reasonable?

But then they manage to outline the human body, and you're telling me that's not surprising?

The police officers were so shocked they couldn't speak. Wu Guodong was also quite frightened and felt extremely regretful for bringing Lin Fan up the mountain.

After all, what if something happens to Lin Fan? How would he explain it to Lin Fan's family?

But then I thought, would things have gone so smoothly if I hadn't brought Lin Fan along?

"Etc!"

Suddenly, Wu Guodong discovered something.

"I was just surprised by that guy's 'human figure outline,' but I forgot that the reason this matter has gone so smoothly is entirely because of Lin Fan!"

"Not only that!"

"Lin Fan not only found where these guys were hiding, he also... had foresight and found a place that looked extremely dangerous but was actually very safe to hide in."

"Most importantly, this place just happened to block the leader's path and knock him down..."

"This... this..."

"Could this guy be some kind of Ma Yi Divine Calculator reincarnated?!"

Connect the dots.

Indeed, it was Lin Fan who first found these guys' hiding place, and then led me here.

And then? Tell him to find a safe place to hide.

As it turned out, this guy simply found a safe place to hide.

Countless peanuts were literally outlined in the human body, yet this guy emerged unscathed, even managing to block the leader's path. Just how incredibly good is he at calculating?!

Shock!

At this moment, Wu Guodong was truly frightened.

Especially considering his previous experiences, he was even more amazed.

However, this was not the time to talk about these things. He cleared his throat and said, "Take photos, record them, and contact the General Bureau immediately to make all the necessary records."

"In addition... Lin Fan is the scientific advisor I told you about before."

"This matter was resolved when our scientific advisor led us to the drug dealers' hideout. Don't write anything else."

With so many people having seen Lin Fan, it's impossible to keep it a secret any longer.

Besides, since Lin Fan is going to be given a formal identity anyway, there's no need to hide it too much, as long as those superstitious things aren't exposed.

"At the same time, organize the comrades to search the mountain again, and make sure that these guys don't have any other accomplices we don't know about hiding."

"Yes, Director Wu!"

The police were busy again, but the entire drug trafficking gang had already been apprehended.

"Then, I'll be going now?"

Lin Fan found the domineering Wu Guodong and told him that he had to leave.

How do I get there?

Wu Guodong suddenly found it funny.

"I... drive back?"

"Come on, do you want me to go bail you out again?!"

"Wait a few minutes, I'll take you home..."

Half an hour later, in the G-Wagon, Wu Guodong was driving while stroking the steering wheel. "What a great car, it's really a great car, it's so comfortable to drive."

"Unfortunately, I can only mooch off a few times."

Lin Fan didn't reply.

How do I connect this?

You want to buy one too?

If Wu Guodong actually dares to buy one of these things and drive it around, he'll probably be close to being completely finished.

"Your message..."

Suddenly, Wu Guodong changed the subject. "How much are you planning to disclose?"

He's a very suitable person.

I never force others, and I always try my best to respect the opinions of my friends.

Lin Fan possesses mysterious and powerful methods that are unknown to others! Wu Guodong was now completely convinced of this.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have hired Lin Fan as their scientific advisor. But, are they willing to reveal this 'mysterious method'?

Or rather, are you willing to tell others?

This needs to be discussed with Lin Fan first.

"Let's not say anything for now."

After thinking it over, Lin Fan decided to continue to keep a low profile, at least in the eyes of the authorities.

One should not have the intention to harm others, but one must be wary of others!

Who knows if the authorities will try to sabotage me after I go public? Right now, I'm only at the Foundation Establishment Stage, and it's a Foundation Establishment Stage without any sustain. If something really goes wrong, what will I use to fight back?

If you really want to go public, you must first have enough ability to protect yourself!

It's not that you have to be able to withstand a mushroom cloud. After all, as long as you stay in the city, who the hell would be crazy enough to throw a mushroom cloud at you?

In other words, as long as one can ignore conventional heavy weapons, one can probably start to act arrogantly.

But before that, you still have to develop stealthily, secretly leveling up and practicing your skills.

"Alright."

Wu Guodong nodded. "Making this kind of thing public actually doesn't align with our policies."

"What are your plans now? Are you coming back to the bureau with me for an appointment ceremony or something? Or what?"

"Let's skip the appointment ceremony."

Lin Fan refused, saying, "It's too much trouble, and it doesn't fit our low-key style, does it? Just give me the benefits I'm owed when you're ready."

"I think you're just obsessed with money."

Wu Guodong laughed and scolded, "But this time, I really have to thank you, otherwise... I don't know what kind of trouble would have occurred!"

"Alright, alright, stop being so mushy. If you really want to thank me... then try to give me as little trouble as possible, you understand?"

Lin Fan waved his hands repeatedly.

Why help Wu Guodong?

Lin Fan certainly had his own ideas.

Wu Guodong is now a bureau chief, and with this achievement, he'll likely be promoted again; it's just a matter of time.

So, by then, Wu Guodong will be considered a 'local bully'? With Wu Guodong protecting me from the authorities, I'll always have less trouble!

This applies to both problems faced by ordinary people and problems faced by the authorities.

Wu Guodong wasn't stupid; he naturally understood Lin Fan's meaning and immediately reassured him, "Don't worry, as long as I'm still in this position..."

"You're no trouble at all."

"Then your report will have to be written a little bit more..." Lin Fan laughed.

How to write a report?

The entire city's police force was unaware of the drug dealers' movements, yet a so-called 'scientific advisor' found out?

How did you know?

Calculate it?!

"Hey, I've already thought of this. I'll just say... you're a hacking expert, is that okay?"

"Anyway, there are surveillance cameras everywhere now. Just say you're a super hacker and you can hack into surveillance cameras, or even into people's car dashcams and phone cameras."

"Anyway, we won't lead you into anything supernatural or ghostly. After all, we advocate science and materialism now."

"That's good to hear. I'm relieved to hear that."

Lin Fan said there was nothing wrong with it.

It's perfectly normal and understandable for a skilled hacker to be hired as a scientific advisor... there's nothing wrong with that.

"Alright, it's settled then. As for how much the bonus will be, I'll do my best to apply for it for you."

"Ha, that's great!"

At the entrance, Lin Fan got out of the car, and Wu Guodong, sitting in the driver's seat, waved goodbye.

"??? What are you doing?"

Lin Fan was a little confused. "This is my car!"

"Forehead..."

"Oops, I forgot, I forgot."

"Etc!"

Wu Guodong jumped out of the car, initially a little embarrassed, but soon he glared and said, "Does this mean I have to take a taxi back?"

"You can take the bus."

Lin Fan rubbed his hands together. "How about I take you home?"

"No way! You don't even have a driver's license..."

Wu Guodong left, and he refused to let Lin Fan see him off.

Lin Fan could only shrug helplessly at this.

Standing at his doorstep, looking at the brand-new, bright red G-Wagon parked by the roadside, Lin Fan felt a mix of Wu Wei.

What man doesn't dream about cars?!

And the G-Wagon was indeed Lin Fan's dream, but that dream was out of reach.

But now... it's been achieved just like that?