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Wen Lujia walked over to Xiao Wang. "Did you catch this suspect?"

"Yes."

"If you caught him, you can claim the reward."

"May I ask who you are? Do you have the final say?"

Although Xiao Wang had guessed her identity, he still wanted to confirm it.

Hearing Xiao Wang's question, one of the staff members immediately introduced her. "This is Wen Lujia, deputy captain of the Patrol Bureau's Fourth Squad. She'll be promoted to captain soon. Of course her word counts."

Wen Lujia looked at Xiao Wang. "You can collect the reward money from the Patrol Bureau later. Just give them my name."

After saying that, she looked at his face. "Huh? You're injured?"

"No, this wasn't caused by catching him."

Wen Lujia nodded. "If it had been caused during the arrest, your medical expenses could be reimbursed too."

Xiao Wang smiled at Wen Lujia. "No need, but Captain Wen, how much is the reward? It's been so long that I've almost forgotten."

"Informants get 1,000 Federation Credits, while whoever captures him gets 5,000. Since you caught him, you should receive 5,000 Federation Credits."

"Thank you, Captain Wen."

As Xiao Wang answered, Wen Lujia studied him.

"This wanted criminal has some martial arts cultivation. It couldn't have been easy for you to capture him. Have you studied martial arts?"

"A little."

"If you could capture him, it was probably more than a little. Mount Yuan Martial Arts Academy?"

"No. I'm preparing to apply." Xiao Wang paused, then continued, "I heard Captain Wen also graduated from Mount Yuan Martial Arts Academy? You were quite a prominent figure back then."

"What prominent figure? I was just an ordinary graduate."

"You're being modest, Captain Wen."

While chatting casually, Wen Lujia ordered several staff members, "Take him away."

"Yes."

The staff members acknowledged the order, pulled the wanted criminal up from the ground, and prepared to escort him back.

But at that moment, the wanted criminal suddenly struggled, trying to break free and flee again.

The staff members immediately fumbled to restrain him.

But just then, Xiao Wang saw Wen Lujia's figure flash. Two sharp cracks of breaking bone followed.

Crack! Crack!

By the time Xiao Wang reacted, the wanted criminal had already collapsed to the ground, howling in agony.

Both of his legs had been snapped at the calves.

It had all happened in less than a second. Xiao Wang had not even seen how Wen Lujia had struck.

The staff members hurriedly hauled the wanted criminal up and headed back. They seemed thoroughly accustomed to Wen Lujia handling things this way.

But Xiao Wang was completely stunned.

So fast. How did she do that? Is this the power of breaking through the first limit of martial arts?

And her aura, her combat strength... paired with that baby voice, the contrast is kind of... adorable.

After finishing the job, Wen Lujia clapped her hands and walked back to Xiao Wang.

"What were we talking about just now?"

Only then did Xiao Wang snap out of it.

"You said you also graduated from Mount Yuan Martial Arts Academy."

"That's right, that's right. You said you're applying to Yuanwu too, didn't you?"

Yuanwu was the abbreviation for Mount Yuan Martial Arts Academy.

"Yes."

"Good luck! I look forward to you becoming my junior schoolmate!"

As Wen Lujia spoke, she raised a fist at Xiao Wang and gave him a cute smile.

Watching her adorable gesture and listening to her somewhat airheaded baby voice, Xiao Wang thought that if he had not witnessed it with his own eyes, he never would have imagined that a minute earlier, this very same cute girl with a baby voice had moved at a speed ordinary people could not see and snapped someone's legs with a single move.

After saying that, Wen Lujia followed behind the staff members as they headed off.

After taking a few steps, she turned back and reminded Xiao Wang, "Don't forget to come to the Patrol Bureau and find me to collect your reward."

Only after Wen Lujia's back disappeared into the distance did Xiao Wang continue walking back toward Zhongxing Martial Arts Hall.

Her chest may not be big, but her voice sure is distinctive.

By the time he returned to the martial arts hall, it was past midnight. His master and senior brothers were already asleep, but they had left the door unlocked for him.

Xiao Wang opened the door and went inside. Luckily, they were asleep. If they saw his face, he would have to come up with another excuse.

As he quietly crossed the courtyard and prepared to head to his room, Wei Zhongxing's voice came from the bedroom beside him.

"You're back?"

Xiao Wang jumped, then steadied himself and replied, "I'm back."

The courtyard fell silent once more.

After washing up, Xiao Wang quickly lay down to rest.

Dawn was faint, and the rising sun shone from afar.

By the time sunlight struck the top of the towering inner-city walls, Wei Zhongxing, Cheng Hu, and Linghu Ke had long since gotten up.

Xiao Wang deliberately rose a little later. After getting up, he checked the mirror and only left his room once he found that the injuries on his face were no longer visible. Then he joined the others for breakfast.

After sitting down, he drank a bowl of porridge and picked up an egg to peel.

"Try not to stay out too late at night. The outer city isn't exactly peaceful, especially after dark." Wei Zhongxing spoke as he ate breakfast, without even looking at Xiao Wang.

Xiao Wang naturally knew he was talking about him.

"I understand. Thank you for the reminder, Master."

Just then, a news broadcast came over the radio.

"Last night, the suspect who escaped during the gang fight on Xiabao Road in the outer city a month ago has been apprehended. According to an inside source from the Patrol Bureau, the suspect was captured by a handsome young man from the outer city."

"It is reported that the Patrol Bureau will soon undergo personnel changes. Hu Guangzhong, captain of the Patrol Bureau's Second Squad, will assume the position of deputy bureau chief. We look forward to him leading the Patrol Bureau in maintaining public security in the outer city even more effectively."

Xiao Wang listened to the two pieces of news and kept his expression as calm as possible.

A handsome young man? That insider certainly has a good eye.

Good. As long as Hu Guangzhong stays in the outer city.

After breakfast, Xiao Wang grabbed his schoolbag and headed for school.

In truth, going to school was optional for him now. The morning academic classes were basically used to practice his breathing method, while the afternoons were practically free time.

But with graduation assessments approaching, he was afraid of missing crucial information about sudden changes, such as news of Mount Yuan Martial Arts Academy establishing the Elite Talent Program this year.

So it was better to show up every day when possible.

When he reached the school gate, Xiao Wang spotted An Han at once. At the same time, An Han waved at him.

He walked over, and the two headed toward the teaching building together.

"Did you hear the news broadcast this morning?" An Han asked softly.

"I did. The information you found out before should be accurate. He'll take the deputy bureau chief position and won't be transferred to the inner city."

"Mhm. That gives us more time."

As they spoke, they continued forward. They parted at the stairwell and headed to their respective classrooms.

Before they separated—

"Here." An Han took out a lollipop and handed it to Xiao Wang.

"Why did you suddenly start liking candy? I remember you hardly ate it before."

"Do you want it or not? If not, forget it."

"Yes, yes, I want it."

Xiao Wang took the lollipop. After An Han left, he slipped it into his pocket.

He did not actually like candy that much.

There were still no surprises during the morning academic classes. After practicing his breathing method all morning and eating lunch in the cafeteria, Xiao Wang headed toward the Patrol Bureau.

He planned to find Wen Lujia and collect his reward money.