Learn a Foreign Language? Caught Red-Handed

The Solar System, Earth.

Jiangnan Ancient City, with blue tiles and white walls.

The suspended lanes crisscross, and the maglev cars that fly low overhead are silent, their bodies gleaming with a faint blue light, blending seamlessly with the green bricks and gray tiles and the babbling water.

Tang Ping, dressed in a white casual tracksuit, strolled leisurely down the cobblestone street with an air of nonchalance, seemingly oblivious to his surroundings.

With his hands in his pockets and his head bobbing slightly, he would glance at the passersby, lingering on the girls as he carefully observed their clothing, expressions, and demeanor, silently scoring them in his mind, judging them meticulously from the refinement of their makeup to the harmony of their outfits.

Of course, a safe distance was maintained throughout, without any disturbance or frivolous behavior.

The reason is simple: a new batch of beauties from the Milky Way Galaxy recently arrived in our Solar System. After spending all day socializing and having a blast, they suddenly started to get a little bored.

The first hour of abstaining from pornography!

Of course, abstaining from lust and appreciating beauty are not contradictory; it's simply about having eyes that are good at discovering beauty and quietly appreciating the world's wonders. If the flowers are in full bloom, wouldn't it be a pity if I didn't go and admire them?

After wandering around for a while, he suddenly felt something was off.

In his mind, the competition on Earth is fierce nowadays, and everyone is busy with cultivation, knowledge, assessments, and residency permits. Everyone should be moving at a fast pace, rushing around in hovercars, wishing they could spend every minute and second on arduous cultivation and learning.

But the scene before them was quite the opposite: under the sycamore trees at the alley entrance, several students in school uniforms were strolling leisurely. The boy was carrying desserts he had bought for the girl, and the girl was laughing and playfully punching his arm, flirting and teasing him, full of youthful joy.

In the nearby street corner square, a young couple Earth Aspect and kissed without a care in the world; groups of teenagers sat around Holographic Projection, playing virtual games and laughing heartily, showing no sign of urgency.

Tang Ping shook his head, looking exasperated. "It must be because you don't have enough homework! Otherwise, where would you find so much time to date?"

The thought that the future of Human Race would ultimately fall on the shoulders of these younger generations, yet they were so "indulgent" in the streets, even kissing and hugging in front of him, made him feel "angry."

He immediately pulled out his Personal Terminal and wrote a righteous and indignant message to Earth Administrator Luo Ping, expressing his deep sorrow and indignation about the current students' attitudes toward learning.

Luo Ping:...

After a while.

"Knew!"

Satisfied with this straightforward reply, Tang Ping nodded, put away his terminal, and continued being a "street hustler."

The alleyways were filled with a dazzling array of shops, from time-honored brands selling traditional pastries to futuristic stores displaying interstellar specialties. The shops were all Se Se, strange and fantastical. He paid without asking the prices, embracing a carefree attitude.

Many sales assistants and shop owners, seeing his tall and handsome figure, approachable demeanor, and refined air, struck up conversations with him enthusiastically. Some wanted to add him as a friend for after-sales service, while others subtly hinted that they could provide exclusive door-to-door service.

Sigh, this is the life of a handsome guy—simple and unpretentious, yet fraught with danger. Boys must protect themselves when they're out and about.

As he strolled along, he felt more and more keenly the tremendous changes on Earth, which he summarized in three keywords: science fiction, environmental protection, and humanities.

Hidden beneath the bluestone pavement is an invisible purification system, ensuring that every inch of air is fresh and clean; the ancient buildings along the street have been completely preserved, yet they have been incorporating interstellar technology with constant temperature and humidity inside. Pushing open the door reveals an antique charm, while looking up reveals holographic ceiling lights.

The distant mountains are lush and green, and mountain springs flow into man-made waterways. The mountains and waters complement each other, and every step reveals a beautiful scene.

Other cities also have their own unique charm. Coastal City near the equator enjoy sunshine all year round, with translucent seascape buildings standing beside fine sandy beaches; while Ice and Snow City in the extreme cold are covered in silver, with sleds speeding across the ice, and ice sculptors creating works on the streets.

Of course, the most dreamlike is the super Floating City, with its magnificent buildings scattered among the clouds, shrouded in a pale golden energy barrier, just like the legendary Heavenly Court palace.

Amidst the swirling mist, one could vaguely see waiters moving back and forth, including Elf Race, Orc Race, and Giant Race.

This scene is truly picturesque.

He couldn't help but imagine: if ancient literati and scholars traveled through time and saw this magnificent scene of floating palaces, various ethnic groups coexisting, and technology blending with nature, they would probably really think they had mistakenly entered the Heavenly Court, the legendary God Kingdom.

The next moment, Tang Ping stopped in front of an antique-style shop on the street corner. Two large, gilded red lanterns hung at the entrance, their warm glow making the four seal characters "Heaven on Earth" particularly eye-catching.

This turned out to be an ancient Huaxia royal medical clinic.

The waitresses were all women dressed in sexy cheongsams, with slits up to their waists, revealing slender legs and swaying steps.

Tang Ping paused for a moment for no apparent reason, and then walked inside as if possessed.

It must be some kind of illusion. Oh well, as the pillar of Human Race, I should not be afraid of difficulties and should take the lead. I want to see what kind of tricks are hidden in this place.

As you push open the door, a faint aroma of fragrance wafts out. The dim, soft lighting makes the corner private room even more secluded.

My gaze swept over the holographic price list at the entrance, the names of the services were dazzling: "Nine Yin True Body Therapy", "Sunflower Manual SPA", "Dreamy Silk Foot Care", "Dream Cloud Exclusive Enjoyment" - just hearing the names, they all seemed unusual.

Tang Ping nodded slightly; it was clearly a good shop.

However, being an experienced driver, I went straight to the waiter who approached me and asked, "Excuse me, is this a legitimate shop?"

When you're out in the world, as long as you're shameless, the world will make way for you.

The waiter, dressed in a moon-white fitted cheongsam and possessing a dignified appearance, immediately flashed a standard smile upon hearing this, and said in a gentle tone, "Dear guest, we are a perfectly legitimate health and wellness establishment, and all our services comply with the relevant regulations. If you hold an Earth residency permit and have medical insurance, some services can even be reimbursed."

"Medical insurance?" Tang Ping raised an eyebrow, then turned and left the next second.

"Wait a minute~" The woman quickly stepped forward, grabbed his wrist, and pressed his hand against her soft chest. Her voice softened instantly, carrying a perfectly timed coquettish tone, "Sir, don't rush off. Whatever service you'd like, we can accommodate you~"

Tang Ping lightly pinched her fingertips with his other hand, chuckled, and said in a flippant tone, "What do you think? Of course I'm here to have a simple and pure love story."

"You're so naughty~" The woman's eyes sparkled, and she playfully punched him, leading him deeper into the booths.

Ten minutes later.

"Everyone squat down! Men to the left, women to the right, routine check!"

Several officers in silver law enforcement uniforms filed in, their expressions serious, and instantly took control of the area.

Tang Ping, caught red-handed, raised his hands innocently, looking aggrieved.

"Brother, you've got the wrong person. I really am here to learn a foreign language! Which department are you from? I know Luo Ping from the Luo Clan, and I also know Director Fang from the Cosmic Galaxy Milky Way. We can talk things over."

Seeing this, the others nearby hurriedly tried to explain, and the scene instantly became chaotic. "Yes, yes, officer, it's a misunderstanding! She's my long-lost cousin, we're confirming our blood relationship through body language!"

"I'm testing the company's newly developed 'People Nearby' feature to check the location accuracy. I'm definitely not doing anything else!"

"I lost my wallet, and this kind lady was just helping me find it. Her posture was a little unusual, but she didn't break any rules!"

"I've been practicing standing on one leg with my eyes closed lately, but my balance is poor, so I need someone to help me. Is that illegal?"

"Would you believe me if I said I came to fix the sewers? Look, I even brought my tools!" A man hurriedly held up a small wrench from his pocket, his face flushed.

"Shut up! All of you, be quiet! You have the right to remain silent, but everything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law!"

Tang Ping:...

The Tree Abyss Secret Realm.

The cracks in the Void Crystal God Tree have been repaired by secret methods, and its branches and leaves have unfurled again, scattering strands of clear spatial primordial power.

Marquis Justice, clad in silver armor, stood tall and straight beneath the divine tree. His jade-like feet, outlined by black silk, trod on the warm, smooth crystal ground, and he remained as dashing and heroic as ever.

But at this moment, she was conflicted.

In the past few days, she had subtly inquired about a lot of information and learned that the King Anle who once presided over the Solar System was now the high and Venerable Anle. Moreover, he was by no means Ordinary Venerable; he was said to be one of the top powerhouses among Venerable, and had even opened up Sword Tomb in the Initial Universe that was comparable to the inheritance of the Chaos Monument!

It must be understood that those who possess such a foundation in Chaos City are all Cosmic Overlord standing at the pinnacle of the Human Race, looking down upon all living beings. For her to gain the favor of Venerable Anle, receive that small sword that One Sword Breaks Ten Thousand Laws, and then make extraordinary contributions in the battle of the secret realm, is simply incredible luck.

It was precisely because of this relationship that she and her master, the King Iron Face, were not punished for the loss of the secret realm; on the contrary, they received a great reward, which was truly a stroke of good fortune.

Both out of courtesy and reason, she should properly thank this Venerable. Of course, this was by no means an attempt to curry favor with the powerful; it was purely out of heartfelt gratitude.

On the path of spiritual practice, the greatest taboo is having unclear thoughts.

Without further hesitation, Marquis Justice reached into the Virtual Universe, retrieved the familiar contact, and dialed the number directly.

The call was connected almost instantly.

The Marquis Justice smiled. Of all the superiors she had dealt with, King Anle was definitely the most comfortable one. No matter when or where, he always replied to messages instantly and answered phone calls instantly, never putting on airs in the slightest.

Previously, she had secretly speculated that this King Anle was probably indulging in pleasure and neglecting his cultivation, spending his days indulging in a life of debauchery in the Virtual Universe, and had lost all of the ideals and beliefs of a strong person.

Looking back now, I realize how ridiculously shallow I was!

His lecherous and pleasure-seeking demeanor was surely just a disguise to deceive the Alien Race. In reality, he probably never stopped his arduous cultivation. Otherwise, how could he have silently acquired combat power comparable to Cosmic Overlord?

Thinking this, Marquis Justice was about to speak and express her long-awaited words of gratitude when she saw the scene on the other side of the virtual screen, and the smile on her face suddenly froze.

The person on the screen was completely different from the dashing and languid King Anle she remembered. Gone were the magnificent robes and the domineering aura; in their place was a set of ordinary Earth casual clothes, black hair and black Pingping, looking like an unremarkable Earth youth.

"Marquis Justice, what brings you here?"

The familiar, nonchalant tone came from the other end of the virtual screen, and only then did the Marquis Justice finally relax, confirming that the person in front of him was indeed the Venerable One.

She immediately composed herself, her expression respectful and sincere. "Venerable Anle, in this battle in the Tree Abyss Secret Realm, it was thanks to the sword energy you bestowed that I was able to successfully repel the powerful enemy and severely injure Venerable Spirit Plant. I have come today to express my gratitude to you."

"Okay, I see. That's all for now, I'm taking care of something, bye."

"Okay!" Marquis Justice quickly replied, letting out a sigh of relief.

But as soon as she finished speaking, she realized that the other party had not hung up the video call. For some inexplicable reason, she did not press the end button. Instead, she became curious and stared intently at the screen.

The next moment.

The top Human Race Venerable who created the Sword Tomb in the Initial Universe and whose combat power was comparable to that of Cosmic Overlord was actually being dragged by two law enforcement officers to a gray and white room. In his hand, he held up a white sign with black characters, on which were clearly printed two neat characters: Han Li.

Law enforcement officers ordered him to stand in front of a gray wall. Tang Ping looked utterly hopeless and was forced to turn around and change angles to pose for the camera. His standard posture and stiff expression were exactly the routine procedure that law enforcement teams follow after arresting suspects!

Immediately afterwards, a stern, cold voice came from off-screen, carrying an air of official authority. "Name."

In the shot, Tang Ping —no, at this moment, "Han Li"—smirked. "Han Li!"

"Profession."

"Programmer."

"Age."

Thirty-five.

"What did you do to get arrested?"

Upon hearing this question, "Han Li" on the screen was momentarily speechless, stammering for a long time before finally managing to squeeze out, "I—I'm just here to experience life."

"Experience life?" The law enforcement officer scoffed, his tone dripping with sarcasm. "Experience life by going to a place like 'Heaven on Earth'? And you dare to impersonate a programmer to get away with it? Confess!"

Tang Ping immediately stiffened his neck, speaking with righteous indignation and raising his voice several decibels, "What's wrong with being a programmer? Can't programmers experience life?"

Besides, I really didn't do anything! I just went in for a cup of tea, hoping to have a simple and pure romance. We'd only been chatting for ten minutes when you barged in. This is clearly entrapment! I want to file a complaint! I know Luo Ping! Earth Administrator Luo Ping!

"Ha, Luo Ping?" The law enforcement officer laughed as if he'd heard the biggest joke in the world. "Eight out of ten people arrested here claim to know Luo Ping. Enough talk, take him away!"

Marquis Justice stared in disbelief on the screen, his mind completely blank.

The dignified Venerable she admired, who could effortlessly annihilate Venerable with a single sword strike and pave the way for future generations, had actually disguised himself as a programmer named "Han Li," going to a brothel to "talk about love," and getting caught red-handed?

The plot was so absurd that she wondered if she had answered the wrong call, and even pinched herself to make sure she wasn't dreaming.

The camera shook violently, clearly showing Tang Ping being escorted deeper into the building by law enforcement officers. The noise along the way grew clearer, and the voices of other suspects explaining themselves and the shouts of law enforcement officers could be faintly heard. It seemed they had arrived at the temporary detention room.

The next second, the screen suddenly went black, the virtual signal was forcibly blocked, and the video call was completely disconnected.

Marquis Justice breathed a long sigh of relief, but his heart tightened again in an instant. Fine beads of cold sweat appeared on his forehead, and only one thought remained in his mind:

Having witnessed such a humiliating scene of the Venerable, won't I be silenced?

Waaaaah----The old saying on Earth was right after all, curiosity killed the kitten!

Interrogation room.

"Name?" the law enforcement officer's voice rang out again, tinged with impatience.

"Luo Kedi." A young man wearing a floral shirt and with light blonde hair squatted in the corner, replying with a mournful face.

"Crimes?"

"Sir, it's a misunderstanding!" Luo Kedi quickly raised his head, looking bitter and resentful. "I'm from out of town. I was bitten by a centipede as soon as I arrived on Earth. The wound swelled up quickly, and neither medicine nor injections helped."

Later, I met a Daoist priest who said I had encountered a hundred-year-old centipede spirit, and to heal my injury, I needed to find its natural enemy. So I went online to ask netizens where I could find chickens nearby, and then I went there—I really did go for treatment!

"Heh." The law enforcement officer chuckled coldly, pointing to the body camera on his chest. "Be honest! We have witnesses and physical evidence. Still dare to lie? If you don't confess, we'll contact your family!"

Luo Kedi's face turned pale, and he collapsed instantly, muttering weakly, "I confess—I was just confused for a moment."

Do you know Luo Ping?

"I know him! That's my ancestor!!" Luo Kedi exclaimed, his voice rising several notches as if he had grasped at a straw.

A moment later, he was also taken to the detention cell.

Tang Ping immediately recognized the young man in the floral shirt who was squatting in the corner drawing circles, and his lips twitched involuntarily.

He's someone I know.

Immediately afterwards, voices came from the interrogation booth next door. "Name?"

"Luo Hai." A young man in sportswear, with an arrogant expression, hung his head.

"Crimes?"

Luo Hai's eyes flickered, and after stammering for a while, he said, "----I brought my brother out to see the world."

Do you know Luo Ping?

"Nonsense! I'm his own brother!" Luo Hai shouted righteously.

A while later.

Tang Ping: "----"

So, everyone in this detention cell is Luo Ping's relative?

At this moment, a law enforcement officer reported into his terminal, "Report, three of these suspects claim to know Governor Luo Ping, and another, using the alias Han Li, is acting suspiciously. We suspect he may be a spy from Alien Race or a wanted fugitive. We have submitted an application for identity verification and are awaiting the results before making a decision!"

Upon hearing this, Tang Ping's expression froze instantly.

Before long, the group was escorted into the core area of the detention room. The space here was suppressed by a special force, making it impossible to Teleportation or even mobilize a trace of Divine Power.

Tang Ping, Luo Kedi, and Luo Hai exchanged glances and recognized each other instantly. The previous awkwardness vanished in an instant, and they huddled together to reminisce, laughing heartily.

Although the Virtual Universe was blocked and the space was sealed off, making it impossible to escape easily, the three of them remained completely calm.

It's not that we can't escape, it's that there's no need.

The entire Solar System is now under comprehensive surveillance, and law enforcement is recorded throughout the process. If someone escapes, they will be wanted by the entire internet, which will only make things more embarrassing.

Moreover, the Solar System is Luo Family territory. They had already sent out a message that Luo Ping would come to pick them up later. They could escape without anyone noticing, so it was no big deal.

No problem!

Just as the three of them huddled together, whispering and waiting for Luo Ping to come and bail them out, the iron door of the detention cell creaked open again.

A figure dressed in a sharp suit with his hair neatly combed was escorted in. Even though he looked a little disheveled, his composure was undeniable.

Although the other party had deliberately disguised his appearance, Tang Ping and his two companions recognized him at a glance: this person was none other than Luo Ping, the Earth Administrator!

"Luo Ping?!" The three exclaimed in unison, their smiles instantly freezing.

When Luo Ping saw the three of them, his pupils contracted sharply, and he froze for a full three seconds. Then his face turned as black as the bottom of a pot, veins bulged on his forehead, and he gritted his teeth as he squeezed out, "What are you looking at! I was just here to inspect the work and got accidentally injured!"

The detention room fell into a deathly silence.

The air seemed to freeze.

Tang Ping, Luo Kedi, Luo Hai exchanged glances, all seeing the same thought in each other's eyes: It's over.

Their biggest backer has also been arrested, and the Virtual Universe is blocked, making Teleportation impossible. Who will bail them out? They can't exactly Xu Xin, can they?

This problem seems a bit big!