Chapter 137: Your Vitality is Weak

Located in the heart of Jinghai City, the central district was the city’s most bustling area, yet its land area was not expansive.

Soon, a police car pulled up at the Jinghai City Central District Police Station.

Once the car came to a stop, an officer swung open the rear door and barked, “Get out, get out now.”

Lin Xiao stepped out of the car, a placid expression on his face. Immediately upon exiting, he spotted Le Fangyun, whose face was swollen and red, resembling a pig’s head, after having been slapped twice by him.

Le Fangyun, upon seeing Lin Xiao disembark, felt the swollen tightness of his face and spoke with a blend of bitterness and smugness, “You’re done for. I’ll make your life a living hell.”

He was shocked that his face had swollen so much just during the brief drive to the station.

“Oh, is that so? Make sure or you might be tying your own noose,” Lin Xiao replied, his eyes flickering with a cold, cutting light.

Incensed that Lin Xiao still dared to act so defiantly, Le Fangyun retorted, “Alright, you’ve got some nerve. Let’s see if you can keep this up.”

“What’s going on here? Get inside, now. This is a police station, not a playground.”

At that moment, Zhao Cheng approached Lin Xiao and berated him. He then shot Le Fangyun a pointed look, as though cautioning him about something.

Le Fangyun caught Zhao Cheng’s meaningful glance and felt puzzled. Although he viewed Zhao Cheng as nothing more than a lapdog, he acknowledged that Zhao Cheng did hold some sway in the central district station. Moreover, he’d heard that the higher-ups, both the station chief and the deputy, were away at a conference at headquarters.

What could merit such caution?

Although arrogant and overbearing, Le Fangyun was no fool. He didn’t ask directly but instead hurled one last spiteful sentence at Lin Xiao before preparing to leave, “You’re finished.”

“Is that so? I’m certain I’ll outlast you. You look frail, unbalanced in both yin and yang, and you’ve got a kidney deficiency. Tread carefully on those stairs, wouldn’t want your legs to give way and tumble to your death,” Lin Xiao remarked with a frigid chuckle.

Unobserved, he flicked his wrist subtly, channeling a nearly imperceptible surge of energy into Le Fangyun’s body.

In the realm of ancient martial arts, masters capable of manipulating internal energy were known as Grandmasters, considered equivalent to nuclear weapons in terms of their combat capabilities. Nations held these individuals in extraordinarily high regard.

The key distinction for these Grandmasters was that conventional firearms were virtually useless against them. Only a concentrated salvo of heavy artillery had a chance at defeating such a Grandmaster, and even then, it was a slim one. After all, a Grandmaster wasn’t a stationary target, they were agile human beings capable of evasive action and counterattack.

This manipulation of internal energy was merely a fraction of a Grandmaster’s capabilities. In most instances, the only person capable of taking down a Grandmaster was another Grandmaster.

Lin Xiao had just employed a technique that only a Grandmaster could utilize, channeling his internal energy externally in a manner that could endanger an ordinary person without their realizing it.

After his realization at the Chen’s Martial Arts Hall, he made an attempt to break through his current level. Although he failed, he still reaped a benefit, this specific technique of externalizing his internal energy.

While the power of Lin Xiao’s technique was considerably less potent than that of a full-fledged Zongshi, it was still enough to pose a serious threat to Le Fangyun.

“You’re the one with kidney deficiency, you–”

Enraged by Lin Xiao’s words and ignoring Zhao Cheng’s cautionary glance, Le Fangyun took a step forward, intent on teaching Lin Xiao a harsh lesson.

However, just as he moved, he felt his strength drain away, his legs buckle, and before he knew it, he was tumbling down the staircase.

“Ah!”

Le Fangyun howled in agony. Struggling to rise, he found himself inexplicably drained of all strength. At that moment, nearby police officers reacted, rushing to his aid and helping him to his feet.

The steps weren’t particularly high, but Le Fangyun still ended up with some minor scrapes and bruises. His face, already puffy as if swollen like a steamed bun, now had the added indignity of a nosebleed and lumps from the fall, making him look nothing short of a beggar.

Observing Le Fangyun’s pitiable state, a police officer nearby couldn’t help but let out a stifled laugh, even though he was aware of Le Fangyun’s influential background.

At that moment, Lin Xiao chimed in, continuing to needle him, “I warned you that with your kidney deficiency, your legs are prone to give out. Why didn’t you listen?”

“Kidney deficiency, my ass!” Le Fangyun retorted angrily, but he cut himself off mid-sentence upon noticing an odd expression on the face of the policeman assisting him.

In reality, he still felt utterly drained, being practically carried like a limp doll by the officers surrounding him.

Lin Xiao’s snide remarks seemed to have influenced the policemen’s perception somewhat. It otherwise made little sense why Le Fangyun would unexpectedly trip and fall down the stairs and still hadn’t recovered his strength.

“All right, let’s move this inside for now,” interjected Zhao Cheng, trying to defuse the tension as he noticed Le Fangyun’s flushed face.

Yet even as he spoke, a glimmer of superiority flickered in his eyes as they met Le Fangyun’s.

Although Zhao Cheng himself was no longer in his prime, he could at least last a few minutes, unlike Le Fangyun, who had seemingly given out before even starting. What a wimp.

Le Fangyun felt like he was on the verge of a meltdown under the police officers’ quizzical stares, but lacking any concrete evidence to support his case, he was forced to swallow his anger. However, his glare at Lin Xiao grew even more venomous.

Aware of Le Fangyun’s supposed kidney deficiency, Zhao Cheng couldn’t help but feel disdainful. Nonetheless, he still wished to cultivate a relationship with Le Fangyun, so sensing the mounting resentment in his eyes, he quickly shifted the topic.

Pointing at Lin Xiao, he instructed the surrounding officers, “What are you waiting for? Take him to the interrogation room, now.”

Several policemen promptly moved to detain Lin Xiao, who offered no resistance. Instead, he cast a chilling smile toward Zhao Cheng and Le Fangyun.

Being supported by others, Le Fangyun watched triumphantly as Lin Xiao was escorted into the interrogation room.

“You’re done for, trash.”

After Lin Xiao was escorted into the interrogation room, Le Fangyun regained some of his composure and entered the police station with a casual air.

To the average person, a police station was a solemn and revered institution, but for Le Fangyun, a privileged young master, it was just another playground, no different from walking into his own home.

At that moment, Le Fangyun suddenly recalled the earlier warning glance from Zhao Cheng and couldn’t help but ask, “Captain Zhao, why did you stop me earlier? If you hadn’t intervened, I would’ve made that waste of space wish he were dead by now. The precinct chief and deputy chief are both away; doesn’t that make you the highest-ranking officer here? What are you worried about?”

“Mr. Le, be careful with your words,” Zhao Cheng cautioned, waving his hands hurriedly. “Today, the captain of the Yongnan District Criminal Department is here at our precinct working on a case. She’s in the office building just ahead. It would complicate things if she were to find out.”

Even though the captain of the Criminal Police Department held the same rank as the captain of the Public Security Brigade, their roles were not of equal importance. Zhao Cheng had also heard that this particular captain from Yongnan District was not just anyone, therefore, he wanted to avoid any unnecessary complications.

Upon hearing this, Le Fangyun’s eyes lit up, and he asked, somewhat astonished, “Is it that Captain Su, renowned as the Police Flower of Jinghai City?”

Zhao Cheng nodded affirmatively. “Yes, Mr. Le, it’s that very Captain Su. She was nearly killed a few days ago, and the city bureau is outraged. They initially wanted her to take some time off, but she insisted on being involved in the investigation, so she’s here with us now.”

“I see,” said Le Fangyun, nodding with a thoughtful expression. “I’ve heard that Captain Su is not just a beauty but also comes from a significant background.”

Zhao Cheng concurred, “That’s correct. So, do you have any intentions toward our city’s flower?”

Le Fangyun chuckled and shook his head without elaborating.

Though he might be brash and overbearing, he was no fool. Anyone who becomes a precinct criminal police captain in their twenties must have substantial backing.

Even being a distant relative of some influential figure in Jinghai City would not be enough, let alone being a close nephew. Winning the affection of such a jewel would indeed be a monumental challenge.