Gao Wu: Oh no! Young Master Zhen is a cultivator!

From the sheriff's perspective, the two were still locked in combat.

Holding a megaphone, he shouted a warning at the figure in the void that didn't even exist, his voice tinged with barely suppressed excitement.

"You have seriously endangered public safety. If you do not stop, you will face severe punishment!"

At the same time, he was thinking that once the Secret Service agents arrived, he would make sure to send the kid who injured him to jail no matter what.

Lin Ran stood beside the old man's corpse and looked down at his own palm.

When a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator faces a martial artist in the early Profound Realm, the Five Elements techniques used alone can only serve as a restraint; the real way to break through their defenses is through lightning techniques.

However, the alternating use of the five elements' techniques is enough to leave the opponent helpless.

"I wonder if Sun Kaiyuan can withstand this attack that combines the power of the five elements and the power of thunder. I'm actually quite looking forward to it."

He raised his hand and made a hand seal, casting a corpse control spell on the charred corpse in front of him.

Just then, the roar of aircraft could be heard in the distance.

After a moment's thought, Lin Ran gave another instruction to the Lord of Xuan Chen.

Before everyone's eyes, the two who were locked in combat quickly separated, and the old man in black robes transformed into a blur and vanished into the night.

Lin Ran was left alone on the spot, slowly suppressing his aura.

The Special Affairs Bureau's aircraft landed in front of Lin Ran, the hatch opened, and several uniformed investigators quickly surrounded him.

The captain, who was leading the group, glanced at the signs of a fight at the scene and frowned slightly.

The sheriff, who was not far away, quickly came over and gave an embellished account of the situation.

"The two men fought in the city center, ignoring warnings, which has seriously endangered the safety of the general public! Captain Chen must handle this matter seriously!"

As he spoke, he didn't forget to give Lin Ran a mocking look.

Lin Ran frowned slightly when he heard the other person address the visitor as Captain Chen.

Could this Captain Chen have some connection with the previous Chen Yibin?

After listening to the sheriff's report, Captain Chen looked at Lin Ran and took out his badge.

"I am Chen Yicheng, the captain of the Third Battalion of the Kyoto Special Intelligence Bureau. I am now questioning you in accordance with the law. Sir, why did you engage in combat in the city?"

Although he didn't say it explicitly, the subtext of his words was quite clear.

If the two had fought outside the city, no one would have cared.

"That guy tried to steal my item, so naturally I couldn't give it to him. Then he attacked." Lin Ran spread his hands: "I should have acted in self-defense."

Upon hearing the name Chen Yicheng, Lin Ran knew that this captain of the Special Affairs Bureau must be related to Chen Yibin.

Even if they aren't blood brothers, they're at least cousins.

Therefore, he had no choice but to take precautions.

Chen Yicheng raised an eyebrow: "The item up for auction?"

"That's right! He bid against me at the auction before, but he couldn't beat me, so he came out to ambush me."

Lin Ran said solemnly, "If you hadn't arrived in time, the item I bought for 170 million might have been easily snatched away by him."

Chu Xining, carrying the wooden box, stepped forward, followed by Bai Ruolin and Zhao Yanran.

Chen Yicheng's gaze swept over the three girls before settling back on Lin Ran.

"What items are being auctioned?"

Lin Ran took the wooden box from Chu Xining, opened it, and showed it to Chen Yicheng: "Can the people at the convention center testify?"

The ancient mirror lay quietly in its box, its surface dull and lifeless, the rust on its edges gleaming a dark, coppery green under the streetlights.

Chen Yicheng's gaze lingered on the ancient mirror for a few seconds, his expression clearly showing some doubt about its value.

However, he didn't ask any further questions, simply nodded, and put the identification back in his pocket: "The Special Affairs Bureau will investigate the identity of the person who made the move."

"Next time you encounter a similar situation, try not to engage the other party directly. If you can escape, do so. You can also seek help from the Secret Service."

He paused for a moment, then added, "When high-level martial artists fight in the city, it can easily endanger the lives of others."

"Understood, I'll definitely do it next time!" Lin Ran nodded sincerely.

Chen Yicheng glanced at him again, feeling that there was something strange about what he said, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

He turned around and waved to the investigators behind him: "Alright, go back if there's nothing else. Back to work!"

The expression on the sheriff's face instantly changed from smug to resentful.

He took a step forward, raising his voice a few decibels.

"Captain Chen, these people aren't first-time offenders! He had a similar incident with your brother on the pedestrian street near the martial arts training center!"

Chen Yicheng's steps gradually came to a stop.

He turned around, his gaze lingering on the sheriff's face for a moment before turning to Lin Ran: "Is that so?"

Lin Ran glanced at the sheriff and secretly made up his mind that he would definitely help the sheriff to have a stroke of good fortune today.

He looked away, his tone still calm: "That's true. A while ago, a guy named Chen Yibin harassed my classmate, so I taught him a lesson."

"Hmph! The specifics aren't up to you to decide!" The sheriff, as if he had caught Lin Ran red-handed, raised his voice even higher.

"Heh..." Lin Ran scoffed, "No matter who's in charge, what I'm saying is the truth."

The sheriff turned to Chen Yicheng, his tone slightly provocative: "An unstable element like him should be sent to the secret realm to deal with the mutated creatures."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yicheng's eyes instantly turned cold: "Are you trying to teach me how to do things?"

The sheriff's expression froze for a moment, then he quickly lowered his head: "No, I was just offering a suggestion."

"Hmph! It's best not to meddle in matters beyond your authority. Otherwise, you'll pay the price sooner or later!"

Chen Yicheng's gaze lingered on the sheriff's face for a long time until the officer bent down even lower before he looked away.

He turned back to Lin Ran, his tone softening slightly: "I know exactly what kind of person my good-for-nothing brother is. I should thank you for disciplining him for me last time."

Lin Ran was slightly surprised to hear these words.

The two brothers are worlds apart: one is domineering and tyrannical, while the other is reasonable and understanding.

"Captain Chen, you're too kind. I was just trying to protect my own rights."

Lin Ran has always adhered to the principle of "I will not offend others unless they offend me." Since Chen Yicheng does not intend to stand up for Chen Yibin, he will not make trouble for Chen Yicheng either.

"That's how it should be." Chen Yicheng nodded and turned to walk towards the aircraft.

The other investigators boarded the plane one by one. The moment the cabin door closed, the roar of the engine resumed, and the aircraft quickly took off and disappeared into the night sky in the blink of an eye.

Lin Ran turned around and his gaze fell on the sheriff.

The sheriff instinctively took a half step back, his voice tightening: "Why are you looking at me like that?"

"So what if they look at you? Does the Public Security Bureau care where others look?" Lin Ran said with a half-smile.

"Don't get cocky." The sheriff holstered his pistol, his eyes filled with resentment. "An unstable element like you will be sent to the secret realm sooner or later!"

Lin Ran shook his head: "You should worry about your own life first!"

A taxi arrived, and Lin Ran and the three women got in one after another.

As the vehicle drove away, the sheriff remained standing in place.

He thought Lin Ran's last sentence was a threat, and filled with resentment, he gritted his teeth and said, "Let's call it a day!"

"Yes!" the security guards responded in unison.

The sheriff turned around, but before he could take a step, a dark figure suddenly darted out from the shadows by the roadside.

He instinctively reached for his gun, but the moment his fingers touched the holster, the figure rushed in front of him and slapped him across the face.

Bang!

The sheriff's head spun around on his shoulder, and he flew sideways, crashing into a lamppost, sliding down the pole, and then fell silent.

The surrounding security guards were stunned for a moment before they reacted and drew their guns, aiming them at the dark figure.

Thud! Thud! Thud! Thud! Thud!

Gunshots rang out in the street, bullets struck the dark figure's body, scattering puffs of black debris.

The dark figure swayed slightly, moved without hesitation, and quickly darted into the depths of the alley, disappearing into the night in a few leaps.

A group of security guards stood there, holding their still-smoking pistols, looking at each other in bewilderment.