CHAPTER 13: CHAPTER 10: OUTSTANDING YOUTH

The moment Su Yue took out the Black Key, the temperature around him plummeted, as if he was trapped in a freezer.

All the investigators turned their heads, their pupils flickering, akin to hungry wolves spotting meat.

Although they had never seen the Black Key before, they had seen it countless times during the meeting’s slideshow.

Judging by its appearance, it was exactly the same.

Wang Nanguo’s mind went blank, and his whole body was trembling.

Swish!

The next second, Su Yue felt something flash before his eyes, and it seemed a cold breeze swept across his face.

Upon looking again, the Black Key in his hand was gone.

"Robbery, robbery..."

Su Yue licked his lips, thinking about all the speech he had prepared but hadn’t started yet.

I hope the Investigation and Arrest Bureau won’t deny the million-dollar bounty.

"The Governor has gone to verify its authenticity. If it’s real, your bounty won’t be reduced."

Li Xingpei noticed Su Yue’s anxiety and spoke soothingly.

"Dad, don’t worry, they can’t arrest you."

Wang Lu Feng clung tightly to Wang Nanguo’s sleeve, only then did the latter breathe a sigh of relief.

Let’s hope it’s true.

The rest of the Investigation and Arrest Bureau prayed to the heavens, wishing for the Black Key to be genuine, leading to a joyful outcome.

Three minutes later.

"Release Wang Nanguo!

"A week later, Wang Nanguo, report to Hongyuan City. I promise you the position of Deputy Admiral, and I keep my word.

"Li Xingpei, arrange for the bounty to be disbursed."

After Jiang Fuyan emerged from the meeting room, he left a few words and then hurried off.

In a flash, the man disappeared.

Su Yue turned his head to look at the empty doorway, wondering if the old man could teleport?

Jiang Fuyan needed to quickly find the inspector. The Black Key was indeed genuine, which was immensely good news.

As for why Su Yue managed to find the Black Key, he couldn’t care less.

Whew!

At this time, the other members of the Investigation Bureau finally took a deep breath, as if unloading a mountain from their shoulders.

Thud!

Wang Nanguo sat on the steps with a heavy thud.

His clothes were soaked, and he could only breathe unconsciously.

"Dad, see, I told you everything would be fine.

"Come over now, take the handcuffs off my dad."

Wang Lu Feng called out anxiously.

"Son, it’s all thanks to you."

Wang Nanguo felt completely exhausted, almost powerless.

"Chief, congratulations... no, you’re now Deputy Admiral."

Someone from the Investigation Bureau approached and released his handcuffs.

The remaining members of the Investigation Bureau also sat down on the ground, scattered across the courtyard like workers on a construction site.

What a relief.

After a year, the mountain pressing down on the Investigation and Arrest Bureau’s heads was finally removed.

...

"You must be Su Yue, Su Qingfeng’s son. I’ve seen you before."

After making some arrangements, Li Xingpei approached Su Yue and asked.

When she arrived, Su Qingfeng had been arrested, in a situation quite similar to just now.

Unfortunately, no one came to rescue Su Qingfeng, and the laws he broke couldn’t be pardoned.

"Hm."

Su Yue nodded without saying much.

He once hated the new Admiral, thinking this malicious woman was responsible for his father’s downfall.

But he realized it was his own immaturity.

Li Xingpei was merely an official standing in for the Admiral, with no connection to his father.

"You’ve made a great contribution. The Investigation and Arrest Bureau will honor the one million bounty.

"This time, the Admiral’s Mansion has granted you a special tax rate as a Martial Artist, so you only need to pay 10% tax."

Li Xingpei stated.

"Thank you, Governor."

Su Yue’s eyes brightened.

Ordinary people have a tax rate of 45%, while Martial Artists only pay 10%.

This means he saves 35%, amounting to an additional 350,000, making it a total of 900,000, practically a windfall.

Su Yue became instantly wealthy.

"Due to the special nature of this bounty, the remaining 10% tax will be covered by the Admiral’s Mansion as a special grant, allowing you to receive the full one-million reward.

"Additionally, the Admiral’s Mansion grants you a housing quota.

"I’ll also name you this year’s Outstanding Youth of Cengyan City."

After a moment, Li Xingpei continued.

Hearing this, Su Yue was amazed.

Covering the 10% tax was manageable, as the Admiral’s Mansion was wealthy enough not to miss 100,000.

But a housing quota was tremendous.

In this era, ordinary people aren’t qualified to buy houses; they need a quota.

Even a Martial Artist must achieve merit on the battlefield to obtain one.

The title of Outstanding Youth of Cengyan City, though mostly symbolic, still represented recognition.

The Black Key was indeed powerful.

"Thank you, once again."

Su Yue maintained a calm expression, but inside he was ecstatic, like a hotpot in winter finally boiling.

"Later, provide a detailed record about Xiong Taiguang. The Investigation and Arrest Bureau will give you the bonus in a few days."

After finishing her arrangements, Li Xingpei left.

The Admiral’s Mansion still had a lot to handle, but she could finally work with peace.

This time, Li Xingpei indeed gave Su Yue special care.

She had always admired the previous Admiral, as Prince Qing was once a legend on the Second Battlefield.

Previously, she had no reason to care for Su Yue, and this was a fitting opportunity.

...

"Dad, shouldn’t the title of Outstanding Youth be mine? I was the one who brought Su Yue."

Wang Lu Feng felt wronged.

How did Su Yue become an Outstanding Youth, but not me?

"Shut up."

Wang Nanguo glared at his son.

The Black Key wasn’t found by you, so what’s there to brag about.

Fortunately, his son arrived just in time. If Su Yue had given the Black Key to the military, he would be finished.

"Hmph, I’m now the son of the Deputy Admiral. I don’t care about the title of Outstanding Youth."

Wang Lu Feng consoled himself.

...

"General, the Black Key appeared, just now it was brought to the Investigation and Arrest Bureau by a high school student."

After inspecting the scene again and finding nothing, Pan Yizheng and his two companions prepared to leave when one of their communicators buzzed.

"It’s found? So quickly... well, this is good too. Notify the Investigation and Arrest Bureau to transport Xiong Taiguang’s body back to the Miracle Corps. Let’s return to the battlefield."

Pan Yizheng paused.

The Black Key returned because of the bounty, surprisingly fast and unexpected.

But the Military Department had no time for such trivial matters.

"Yes, General!

"Also, the high school student who brought the Black Key is Prince Qing’s son."

The officer hesitated but reported truthfully.

"Prince Qing?

"The one who retired due to injury from the Second Battlefield?"

Pan Yizheng’s expression changed.

"Yes, Prince Qing was Cengyan City’s Admiral who, a year ago, embezzled 300 million funds and killed nine senior executives of the Elixir Medicine Company. Most likely, he’s facing life imprisonment."

The officer reported.

Pan Yizheng wasn’t aware of Prince Qing’s presence here, as it was his first visit to Cengyan City.

Another officer’s face darkened.

Pan Yizheng and Prince Qing shared a past.

Once, Prince Qing was renowned on the Second Battlefield, while Pan Yizheng was an arrogant Martial Artist second-generation.

Back then, Pan Yizheng was reckless and accidentally ran into Prince Qing at a restaurant, leading to a conflict over line-cutting.

Eventually, Pan Yizheng was publicly humiliated by Prince Qing, causing urinary and fecal incontinence, marking his greatest embarrassment.

This disgrace drove Pan Yizheng to improve, eventually becoming a Major General.

Their past animosity faded with Prince Qing’s retirement.

Prince Qing was severely injured on the battlefield, leading to his retirement, and the controversy surrounding his arrest has since dispersed.

"Prince Qing’s son?

"I understand now. Xiong Taiguang must have intentionally given the Black Key to Prince Qing’s son for that million-dollar bounty."

Pan Yizheng nodded.

He wasn’t aware of Prince Qing’s retirement to Cengyan City but knew about his arrest.

Embezzling 300 million wasn’t the worst crime, but it was heavily rumored in the Military Department.

With a bit of thought, Pan Yizheng deduced Xiong Taiguang’s plan.

"I’m heading back to the Investigation and Arrest Bureau to meet Prince Qing’s son."

With that, the three started the jeep and headed back to the Investigation and Arrest Bureau.

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PS: Let’s go, let’s have a robbery of recommendation votes!

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