Key GET!

"Hmm?"

Seeing this, the languid Black Vest Youth perked up instead. He hurriedly pulled out his phone and swiped through it a few times. "Your ability..."

"The night of March 1st, the middle section of Jiefang North Road."

"The night of March 6th, Rongfang Alley."

"The night of March 19th, Lan Gui Street."

"And last Friday, Dongxiaonan Street..."

"You remember these times and places, don't you?"

Mo Zhaolong clutched his stomach and climbed to his feet, his expression twisted. "Don't remember. Don't know."

"Ah, if it was you, then things would be much easier for me. Otherwise, it means Lianjiang City has another person with an ability similar to yours." The Black Vest Youth scratched his head. "Have some consideration for us hardworking civil servants..."

"Consider your mother!"

Mo Zhaolong knew he did not have much time left. The police might arrive at any moment, and he had to escape before then. With his ability, he could still live comfortably even if he hid away in some small city or town!

A cold gleam flashed in Mo Zhaolong's eyes. Enduring the pain, he charged toward the Black Vest Youth and pointed at him from afar. Nothing seemed to change in the air, yet Black Vest suddenly dodged aside and charged at Mo Zhaolong again!

"You think I'm afraid of you!?" Mo Zhaolong thought. Perfect. The closer he gets, the more likely he is to be affected by my ability. Then there'll be no obstacle to my escape...

His body let out a muffled groan. Mo Zhaolong saw the Black Vest Youth's fist strike the area of his chest and abdomen, near his diaphragm. He knew that a blow there could compress the heart and cause rapid blood congestion, resulting in unconsciousness...

"Done." After knocking Mo Zhaolong down, the Black Vest Youth immediately retreated and waved a hand in front of his nose as though dispersing some foul stench.

He saw that only one man on the first-floor lobby was still watching, so he called out loudly, "Hey, you there?"

Ren Suo saw the Black Vest Youth and pointed at himself.

"Yeah, yeah, you. Wake those unlucky guys over there... Forget it, just drag them aside so they don't block the way. Don't worry, it's not a virus. They've only fallen asleep. They'll be fine." Black Vest yawned and picked up his phone to make a call.

Ren Suo scratched his head. This Black Vest was clearly part of the system, and apparently held no low position. Dragging a few people aside was hardly difficult, so he obediently did as he was told.

He noticed that the material of these Black Vest members' black vests seemed quite good. It felt elastic and tough to the touch. After dragging those people away, Ren Suo looked at Mo Zhaolong, who was still lying on the ground. He found that the feeling of excitement Mo Zhaolong gave him was gradually fading, though there was still a strange attraction.

The Black Vest Youth was still on the phone. Ren Suo hesitated no longer and strode over to drag Mo Zhaolong away.

However, the instant he touched Mo Zhaolong, Ren Suo shuddered. A distant voice echoed from deep within him.

That voice seemed to be his own.

Key detected.

The key is unconscious. Beginning acquisition.

The key has not yet fully formed. Acquisition will require 39 seconds. Contact must be maintained throughout the process. 38, 37, 36...

Ren Suo froze in place, listening to the countdown in his heart. But Black Vest had already finished his call. When he turned around and saw this, he immediately demanded sternly, "What are you doing!?"

Ren Suo jumped in fright, but his hand remained in contact with Mo Zhaolong. He stammered, "Y-you said..."

"I told you to move them aside. That didn't include him!" The Black Vest Youth walked over and shouted harshly, "He's a criminal!"

"A-a criminal!?" Ren Suo was startled, and this time it was not an act. "Wasn't he just trying to avoid the blood test because he didn't want his blood drawn?"

"Blood draw... Oh, so that's how it was." The Black Vest Youth said coldly, "He does have some knowledge, I suppose. He actually guessed that drawing blood had the highest chance of exposing him..."

"Right, how did he knock out all those people just now?" With only a dozen or so seconds left on the countdown, Ren Suo hurriedly changed the subject.

"Hmm?" The Black Vest Youth glanced at him. "If you're qualified, you'll know... Hand him over to me. I'll—"

"Little Dragon, Little Suo!"

At that moment, Director Ye came down from the second floor. Panting, she said to the Black Vest Youth, "Hello, I'm Ye Jiamin, director of the Xianlin Subdistrict Office. You're from that newly established department under the Ministry of State Security..."

"State Security New 18th Bureau. Li Dan." The Black Vest Youth showed his identification and pointed at Mo Zhaolong. "This person is now under our jurisdiction. The relevant procedures and notice will be provided to you later."

Director Ye was quite surprised. She looked at the still-conscious Ren Suo. "Then Little Suo..."

"He's just a bystander." Li Dan spoke casually.

At that moment, Ren Suo finally heard the countdown end. He hurriedly stood up and said, "Then... Leader, I'll continue with my medical examination."

As if possessed, Ren Suo extended his hand toward Li Dan.

Li Dan looked slightly surprised and shook his hand. Ren Suo felt as though he had touched a piece of cool jade.

Li Dan turned to wake his companions. "I'm no leader."

Ren Suo hurriedly handed in his medical examination form, then found Director Ye. "Director Ye, I'll be leaving first."

Director Ye nodded, looking somewhat preoccupied. "It should be fine now. If anything comes up, I'll notify you immediately."

After a pause, Director Ye looked at Ren Suo again and said, "You'd better not leave Lianjiang for the next few days, understand?"

Ren Suo understood perfectly. Director Ye thought he was involved in Mo Zhaolong's affair. He shrugged and smiled. "No problem."

He immediately took the subway home, then excitedly used the game controller to awaken the Little World Game Console. He was so nervous that his palms were sweating.

When the countdown had finished earlier, Ren Suo had heard:

You have obtained a key. Please check the Content Repository.

Then, when Ren Suo shook hands with Li Dan, he heard:

Key detected.

The key is on alert and cannot be acquired.

At the time, he had been terrified that Li Dan would notice something and seize him like she had Mo Zhaolong. However, nothing happened.

In the Content Repository on the game platform, Ren Suo found a strange grayish-white key among his displayed items.

One-Star Sleep Key: +10% chance to gain sleep-related rewards.

Sleep?

Ren Suo immediately connected the key with Mo Zhaolong. Could this key have been derived from Mo Zhaolong's inexplicable ability?

There were only two things in the Content Repository: a key and a treasure chest. What Ren Suo was going to do next needed no explanation.

You consume the "One-Star Sleep Key" to open this treasure chest.

You have obtained the skill "Introduction to Fighting."

Key effect activated. You have obtained the skill "Good Dream Art."