If you were made a mascot, you would become a legend in the police force.

Lin Wan's paid leave was approved quickly, and Director Chen couldn't wait for Li Tuantuan to leave that "place of trouble" in front of the Municipal Bureau.

"Go ahead, go to the suburbs to relax. The bureau will reimburse all expenses. Just don't cause any more big news." Director Chen waved his hand, as if sending away a plague god.

A dark green police jeep sped along the highway.

Lin Wan gripped the steering wheel, in a great mood. In the back seat, the 300-pound Li Tuantuan had already dropped her pretense and sprawled out in her famous "Ge You slouch," with one leg even arrogantly propped up against the car window to enjoy the breeze.

Coal Ball stood on the roof rack, its wings spread against the wind, resembling a black car emblem. Golden Bean, on the other hand, nestled in Li Tuantuan's thick, soft fur, only half of its golden head peeking out, its sapphire-like eyes darting around.

This time, our destination was an old forest on the outskirts of the Qinling Mountains. Although it's not a core restricted area, the vegetation is incredibly dense due to years of forest conservation efforts, making it a natural "buffet restaurant."

Looking out the window at the skyscrapers rushing past, Li Tuantuan spat out the half-eaten bamboo skewer from her mouth, feeling quite pleased with herself.

What is the joy of being a government employee? This is it! No need to clock in, no need to work, and you can still go out and have fun on public funds.

The car stopped beside a clear stream. Lin Wan hummed a song as she began to set up the tent, preparing for a fancy camping trip.

Li Tuantuan didn't have time to play house with his pet owner. He raised his eyebrows at Meiqiu and Jindou, his eyes instantly filled with the tacit understanding of "bandits".

Taking advantage of Lin Wan's inattention, the three "police scoundrels" quietly slipped into the depths of the dense forest.

"Men, let's get to work! We're here to buy goods today, so keep your eyes peeled!" Li Tuantuan commanded in her mind.

The moment Jin Dou landed, it felt like it had returned to its happy old home. Its little nose twitched wildly like a high-frequency radar. After absorbing some of the residual warmth from the dust-repelling bead, this little guy's sensitivity to spiritual energy was now ridiculously high.

"Squeak!" (Hey bro, over here! It smells awful!)

Jin Dou transformed into a golden lightning bolt, darting through the grass. Although Li Tuantuan was large, she was as agile in the forest as a black and white tabby cat, landing silently.

Not far along, Jin Dou suddenly braked at the edge of a cliff. Pointing to a plant growing in a crevice in the rocks halfway up the mountain, it jumped up and down excitedly.

Li Tuantuan went over to take a look and saw an unassuming little grass growing in the crevice of the rock. It was emerald green all over, but its leaves had faint silver patterns flowing on them. In the dark crevice, it looked like a top-quality piece of equipment with its own light effect.

[Ding! First-tier spiritual herb detected: Hundred-year-old Spirit-Attracting Grass.]

[System Evaluation: An "experience book" for the early stages of spiritual energy recovery. Although its level is not high, it's perfect for the current host to use to repair that unsightly "bald patch" on his back, and incidentally, it can also cleanse his marrow.]

[Suggestion: Just show it off! Don't hesitate!]

Li Tuantuan almost drooled. What a treasure! If this were a cultivation novel, it would be a treasure for someone at the Foundation Establishment stage.

Just as he stretched out his sinful bear paw to "pluck" something, the alarm bell rang out from above in Coal Ball's hoarse voice.

"Gah! Boss, step back! Air attack! Protect him! Protect him!"

"Buzz—!!!"

A chilling flapping sound rang out.

From the withered tree stump next to the spirit-guiding herb, dozens of black and yellow flying creatures suddenly emerged as if an explosion had occurred.

Those weren't bees at all; they were clearly a swarm of miniature bombers! Each wasp was the size of an adult's fist, and their stingers gleamed with an eerie blue light, looking incredibly venomous.

The queen wasp leading the group was even more outrageous, almost the size of a small drone, its compound eyes fixed on the uninvited guests, emitting a sharp vibration.

"Good heavens, is the food in the Qinling Mountains this good? If this thing stings you, you'll be sent to heaven!" Li Tuantuan thought to herself, but her feet remained firmly planted on the ground, not taking a single step back.

Now he's Kung Fu Panda with a system, how could he be scared by a few bugs?

"Coal balls, draw aggro! Gold beans, steal the tower! I'll reap the rewards!"

Li Tuantuan's tactical arrangements were extremely skillful. He sat down on the ground and casually broke off a dead tree trunk as thick as his wrist to use as a weapon.

Although Coal Ball was a smart aleck, its execution was impeccable. With a strange cry, it grabbed a rock and, in a perfect diving and throwing motion, accurately smashed it into the entrance of the hornet's nest.

"Caw! You little brats! Look here! I'm your grandpa bird!"

This taunting skill was instantly maxed out. The swarm of wasps was enraged and chased after Coal Ball like a dark cloud. Coal Ball displayed S-level flying skills in the woods, weaving and dodging the swarm of wasps, leaving them spinning in circles.

opportunity!

Jin Dou, who had been hiding in the grass, stirred. Like a top assassin, it used a blind spot and darted to the edge of the crevice in the rocks.

Open your mouth, bite the base, and pull hard!

"Click."

Spirit-Guiding Grass obtained!

The queen wasp that stayed behind reacted instantly, its compound eyes flashing with ferocity, and its stinger, like a dagger, pierced Jin Dou's little head.

"Dare to touch my people? Did you even ask your Grandpa Bear first?!"

Li Tuantuan moved.

This is what is meant by being as still as a virgin and as swift as a rabbit. At this moment, the 300-pound black and white fleshy bomb unleashed an astonishing jumping power. He pushed off the ground with a sudden burst, and his massive body soared into the air, blocking Jin Dou's path.

Faced with the swooping queen wasp, Li Tuantuan disregarded all martial ethics and swung her furry bear paw in a wide arc.

[Skill Activation: Iron Palm of Love!]

"Smack—!!!"

A crisp, melodious pop echoed through the woods.

The majestic queen wasp didn't even have time to scream before it was slapped against the rock wall like a flattened rotten tomato, its red and yellow parts exploding all over the ground.

When the remaining wasps saw their leader get killed instantly, they panicked and their formation fell apart. With Coal Balls harassing them from the side, they scattered in no time.

With the Spirit-Guiding Grass in its mouth, Jin Dou, like a primary school student who got a perfect score and wanted praise, trotted over to Li Tuantuan.

"Well done! You'll get extra chicken drumsticks tonight!"

Li Tuantuan took the elixir; it was warm in his hands. He didn't keep it for himself, and immediately broke the herb into three pieces.

He kept the big head for himself, and shared the two whiskers with the coal and the gold bean.

A bear, a bird, and a mouse sat on the edge of the cliff and began to divide their spoils.

Once the elixir was swallowed, the feeling was like drinking a bowl of hot mutton soup on the coldest day of winter; a warm current burst forth from the throat and flowed to every part of the body.

Li Tuantuan felt an unbearable itch on his back. When he touched it with his back, he found that the previously bald patch of skin had grown a thick, shiny new layer of hair, which was even tougher than the surrounding hair!

"Feels good! Is this what it's like to be a pay-to-win player?" Li Tuantuan stretched comfortably, her joints cracking.

However, just as they were preparing to head back, a piercing engine roar suddenly came from the edge of the woods.

"Boom boom boom—"

Several off-road vehicles, modified to resemble armored vehicles, ruthlessly trampled over a patch of bushes and came to a stop in an open area not far away.

The car door opened, and a group of fully armed people stepped out. These people were dressed in uniform tactical camouflage, carrying expensive-looking precision equipment, and each of them had an arrogant expression. They didn't look like they were there for an adventure; they looked more like they were there to inspect territory.

The leader was a young man in his early twenties with slicked-back hair and a face that screamed, "I'm a rich kid, who cares?" He was holding a detector that looked like a tablet computer and pointing it in Li Tuantuan's direction.

"Young Master! The detector shows that the energy fluctuations here were extremely strong just now! There must be a high-grade spiritual medicine being produced!" a burly man who looked like a lackey shouted excitedly.

The slick-back-haired youth sneered and straightened his collar: "Nonsense, my equipment cost a fortune to import from overseas. Since my 'Hunter Group' has seen these good things on the outskirts of the Qinling Mountains, they are ours."

Hiding behind the bushes, Li Tuantuan narrowed her signature dark circles.

Hunter Group?

It sounds like an illegal, unofficial organization with supernatural abilities.

He glanced at the arrogant look on that group's face, then at his two underlings who hadn't even wiped their mouths clean.

Li Tuantuan's lips curled up slightly, revealing a highly human-like mocking smile.

Well, I just finished eating and was worried about not having anything to do to help me digest, and now a bunch of live targets have been delivered to my door?

"Hey! Boss, these bastards seem to be trying to steal the plates we left over?" Coal Ball muttered under his breath.

Li Tuantuan snorted coldly in her heart.

"Rob? On this mountain, I'm the only one who gets to rob others. Let's go teach these city punks what real tough love is all about."