After parting ways with Tony, Qin Ze stopped dressing as a woman.
Number Three then sent a text message.
I'll treat you to a late-night snack.
Qin Ze raised an eyebrow and sent him his location.
Twenty minutes later, Number Three arrived as promised.
What are you doing running along the riverbank so late at night?
Number Three was still wearing his Law Enforcement uniform, with a relaxed expression on his face.
Qin Ze slowly opened his eyes after finishing his meditation.
"Of course I'm cultivating."
"Absorbing the essence of heaven and earth, taking the quintessence of the sun and moon."
"I make time every week to meditate by the river at night, because that's when I can find a state of returning to my true self."
Number Three couldn't help but exclaim, "No wonder he's the martial arts champion!"
"Not only does he have his own unique cultivation method, but he's also so diligent."
Upon hearing this, the clones on the Local Area Network became indignant.
"Don't be fooled by him, Number Three!"
"That bastard pretended to meditate for a few seconds before you arrived."
Why should he get to put on all the show while we suffer the consequences?
"Protest! Protest!"
"I protest too."
"..."
Qin Ze mentally replied to everyone, "Work hard, and try to get me a Land Rover next month."
The clones. "..."
Number Three leaned against the railing, gazing at the river. "You have a good eye for spots; this place has a nice view."
Qin Ze said calmly, "Why are you up so late at night instead of sleeping?"
Number Three smirked. "I just finished a mission, and I did a great job."
"Barring any unforeseen circumstances, I should be able to become a judge by the end of this year."
"You're my only fellow townsman in Sea Capital, so of course I want to share my joy with you."
Qin Ze clapped his hands. "Congratulations, Your Excellency the Judge."
Number Three has been working diligently all these years.
This judge, one could say, deserved it.
"Right, I'm an adult now."
"Hahaha..."
As he laughed, Number Three suddenly became indifferent.
He sniffed and said, "Do you know what? I just killed Xu Feng."
Qin Ze asked knowingly, " Xu Feng at the hotel that night?"
Number Three nodded. " Xu Feng deserves to die, but he also doesn't."
"This case has many problems. I investigated it by tracing the project in Pearl District upwards, and when I got to Earth Company, the higher-level judge told me to stop investigating."
"I've retrieved some of Xu Feng's information."
"He performed admirably in the Abyss, bravely fighting the enemy and never backing down."
"He's a hero."
After a pause, Number Three continued, "But why did the hero become like this?"
Qin Ze said calmly, "Perhaps people do change."
Number Three shook his head. "People can change, but Xu Feng's change was caused by external factors."
"Do you know, Qin Ze, tonight was the first time I've wavered on what I'm defending."
"The first time I killed a criminal, I felt no joy; instead, I felt I had made a mistake."
"You're right," Qin Ze said. " Xu Feng has been completely blinded by hatred."
"In order to achieve his goal, he completely disregarded the lives of others."
The people from Earth Company deserve to die.
But what does this have to do with the ordinary service staff at the club?
In order to kill Chen Zhong, Xu Feng transformed them all into zombies.
Including Xia Huai'an's birthday party that night.
Not only did he Qian Duoduo, but he also didn't intend for anyone on the scene to survive.
"The dust of the times settles on a person like a mountain." Qin Ze said, "You're not wrong, Xu Feng might not be wrong either, the world is wrong."
From the day he plotted his revenge, Xu Feng had no intention of living.
Based on Qin Ze's experience, he estimated that Xu Feng's Soul Orb had been absorbing energy for at least a week.
There's absolutely no need for Chen Zhong's at the peak of the second level, to devour the Soul Orb.
Qin Ze speculated that Xu Feng had only one purpose in doing this.
He wants to run the Earth Company.
Chen Zhong may not be the final piece of his revenge.
However, Chen Zhong, who had been hiding his true strength, and the judge who suddenly intervened, revealed Xu Feng's trump card in challenging the company.
No matter how rotten this world is, someone always has to mend it.
" Number Three, I have high hopes for you."
"I knew you were cut out to be a tailor from the first time we met."
Number Three laughed, "I even got some advice from a little kid like you."
Gazing at the rushing river in the distance, Number Three suddenly felt relieved.
You're right.
"Although I'm just an ordinary Law Enforcement officer, I don't have the power to change anything."
"But the day I become the judge, the executor, I will bring light to the world."
Number Three's eyes brightened, and he shouted towards the river, "I, Xiao Lingyu, swear that I will defend justice and the law for the rest of my life!"
"To fight for order and human rights for life."
"To eradicate evil from the world and uphold the sanctity of the law."
"Under the principles of justice, righteousness is immortal!"
Qin Ze blinked. "Your name is Xiao Lingyu?"
Number Three's face fell. "Damn! You don't even know my name?"
"It's none of my business, the author just hasn't given you a name yet."
"You should also swear an oath."
I declare six.
"The atmosphere's gotten really heated, let's announce it!"
"Then... shall we announce it?"
"Shout it out."
"But what am I supposed to declare?"
"Then you'll have to figure it out yourself."
Looking at the surging river, Qin Ze pondered for a moment and then shouted:
"I am Qin Ze, a martial artist. I swear that I will not use my martial arts background to bully the weak, nor will I use my martial arts background to consider myself superior."
"To establish a moral compass for Heaven and Earth, and to secure a destiny for the people."
"All my actions have been done with a clear conscience."
Qin Ze and Number Three exchanged a glance, and then both burst into laughter.
"You're quite eloquent."
"What kind of literary talent do they have? Every Law Enforcement officer says that before they start their job."
"Damn! So you were already there."
"Hahaha!"
Facing the ever-flowing Cangze River, the two young people each made their own vows.
On the ice tree in the Northern Territory, the only fruit suddenly glittered.
The enormous canopy swayed gently, and the ice tree seemed extremely pleased.
The old man under the tree opened his eyes, a smile curving his lips.
"Has their identity finally been acknowledged?"
"There is still hope in our world."
"Don't you think so?"
The old man looked up at the ice tree.
Crystal-clear snowflakes fell with the wind.
" Brother Ze, where did you go having fun last night? You didn't come home all night."
As dawn broke, Qin Ze, reeking of alcohol, returned to his dormitory.
"Nothing much, just had a few drinks with a friend."
"Let me take a shower, then we'll go have breakfast together."
As the sun rose, Qin Ze, having finished showering, led his group of four toward the cafeteria in a grand procession.
Qin Ze had barely sat down when he received a text message from Teacher Yao.
"Tonight at eight o'clock, the usual spot outside the city."
Qin Ze had given up all hope for this mysterious organization.
Since it was Teacher Yao's idea, he still planned to go and take a look that evening.
The trio bought breakfast and brought over Qin Ze's portion as well.
The TV on the wall of the cafeteria is playing the Sea Capital Morning News.
Qin Ze glanced at it unintentionally.
Isn't that Xiao Lingyu?
(Good night)