Gao Wu: My setting is above yours.

Chapter 23 The Sword of the Former Dynasty Slays the Officials of the Current Dynasty

"Fang Chen, right? What do you mean by this? Openly assaulting a police officer?"

Fang Chen finally realized what was happening and asked blankly, "What do you mean? I don't understand what you're saying."

"Playing dumb, fine, I'll play along with you then."

Xia Ming pointed to the ground that had been emitting poisonous gas, which had now faded considerably.

"Just now you circulated your true energy and gathered it at the soles of your feet. If I am not mistaken, this should be a sinister martial art called the Ten Thousand Poisons Ghost Wind Leg."

This skill is extremely secretive; it can conceal poisonous energy beneath the feet, lurking in the shallow underground, just an inch deep, hidden and unleashed, silently gathering power for a sneak attack, completely undetectable to ordinary people.

!!!

Although Fang Chen was shaken by Xia Ming's insight, he pretended to be calm and said, "Officer, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want."

"What 'Ten Thousand Poisons Ghost Wind Leg'? That's just your side of the story."

He walked over to his group and sneered, "All of us, including some guests, saw it just now. It was clearly you who threw out the poison gas bomb."

"I don't know if it was tear gas or something."

"I just don't understand, what's there to be ashamed of admitting? Maybe the quality wasn't up to standard and didn't achieve the effect you expected? And then you start framing someone on our side, sigh..."

This was exactly what Xia Ming had expected.

I threw the stone so fast that to an ordinary person, it would only be a fleeting glimpse of someone making a move.

Then poisonous gas exploded underground.

This is also why martial artists act with such impunity; it's difficult to find evidence.

However, after observing for an afternoon, Xia Ming also understood a principle.

evidence?

That's a product of the old technological era.

To gain people's respect!

We still need to see... the true energy of Taiyin!

With a single step, his entire body was imbued with psychic power, propelling him to his maximum speed.

It is in no way inferior to Ye Wen's "Charge".

In that instant, Xia Ming's aura leaked out, and Fang Chen also discerned Xia Ming's strength at that moment!

Mysterious Rank!

Omg!

When did a Xuan-level martial artist arrive at the criminal investigation team?

He was stunned for a moment, and his composure just now vanished instantly!

Then, not daring to resist, he quickly disappeared into the crowd!

dong dong dong dong!

He only heard a crashing sound behind him!

Without even thinking, that was the sound of his underling being knocked down!

Then, he felt a chill run down his spine.

Turn around and look!

Surprisingly, Xia Ming had already rushed up to him.

He was now cornered and didn't care about anything else.

Circulate your inner energy!

The strength of a Yellow-rank expert was on full display!

Ten Thousand Poisons Ghost Wind Leg!

Besides ambushes, they are also adept at head-on confrontations.

It's just that the charging time wasn't long enough, so the toxicity wasn't very strong.

However, temporary paralysis can still be achieved.

He kicked out!

He kicked Xia Ming directly in the abdomen.

He knew that the opponent was a Xuan-level martial artist, and that a head kick that could kill him was out of the question.

The opponent's reaction speed is definitely better than mine.

Only the abdomen!

It's not easy for the opponent to dodge, even if they try to block.

If you kick it, your poison gas will spread there.

Buy yourself some time.

If the kick lands in the abdomen, the poison will seep into the dantian, greatly increasing the chances of survival.

However, the scenario he envisioned did not occur.

It hit Xia Ming's hand.

But the next moment, he felt that the leg he had kicked out could no longer be taken back.

It wasn't that Xia Ming captured her, but rather...

His own body joints and his own internal energy were frozen.

An idea popped into his mind.

"This is... an ice-attribute trait; he awakened a level two trait."

Fang Chen had lost all will to fight.

He knew how significant an advantage a level 2 affix could have in a battle.

Fang Chen's self-awakened entry is 【Poison】, a simple level one entry.

Combined with the Ten Thousand Poisons Wind Leg, it's already considered one of the best in its class.

However, the opponent's ice attribute can steadily suppress him.

That must be a level 2 entry!

Moreover, this person is at the Xuan level of cultivation, which allows him to suppress me in every way.

There is no chance of winning.

Xia Ming grabbed his leg and pulled him sharply.

Fang Chen was pulled over by him, and then he grabbed Fang Chen's neck with one hand.

The true energy of Taiyin flowed slowly into Fang Chen's body through his fingers.

This time, it's not as simple as just freezing his true energy.

It's torture!

Fang Chen trembled all over; despite the near-30-degree weather, it felt as if he had fallen into an icy abyss.

The carefree feeling from before had completely vanished.

All that's left is the instinct for survival.

"Let...let me go."

Xia Ming remained unmoved.

Fang Chen knew that humbly begging for mercy wouldn't get him to take the initiative, so he continued, "You...you're using excessive force."

"You intend to... cough cough, you intend to force a confession out of me? I! I won't accept that!"

Xia Ming sneered and tightened his grip, lifting Fang Chen up.

Then, Xia Ming reached out his left hand and took something out of his inner pocket.

pistol!

Xia Ming, holding a pistol, fired a shot into the air.

boom!

The bullet was fired.

"Fang Chen, possessing firearms illegally, putting everything else aside, that alone is enough to sentence you to two years in prison."

"Ahem!"

Caught red-handed, Fang Chen knew he couldn't deny it and just kept coughing.

He then threw it violently at the feet of the two detectives, saying, "Cuff it, we'll take it with us later."

"yes!"

The two detectives hadn't recovered from the shock when a genuine Yellow-Rank martial artist was subdued.

The two men then immediately took out handcuffs and restrained him on the spot.

Fang Chen panicked. He wasn't afraid of being beaten, nor was he worried about being found out that he had a gun.

But once you join the criminal investigation team, your affairs will involve much more than just this.

He might end up spending his whole life in prison.

What made him even more desperate was that Xuan-rank martial artist.

He's obviously a special envoy sent from above.

Otherwise, why would a Xuan-rank expert suddenly appear in the criminal investigation team?

This means... how much importance the higher-ups attach to this matter.

Even if the boss wanted to use connections to get himself out of trouble, it would be almost impossible.

"Oh shit!"

It was too late for him to regret it.

If I had known this was so serious, I would have dismissed the customers of Zuixiaolou much earlier.

At worst, if I don't meet the performance targets this month, I'll just get a little less money.

After dealing with Fang Chen, Xia Ming walked towards Zuixiao Tower.

At this moment, those dozens of thugs instantly transformed from hungry wolves into adorable pet dogs.

They are incredibly obedient.

They all gave way, afraid of being glanced at by Xia Ming.

Looking at the scene before him, Xiao Chi's lips curled into a smile, but it was impossible to tell whether it was relief or a bitter laugh.

Perhaps both.

This is reality.

He sighed.

As the captain of the criminal investigation team, he is armed, but he is facing difficulties from his counterpart.

There is no other reason.

Its own strength is too weak.

Having a gun only means your attack capabilities have improved.

But that doesn't mean you can really do whatever you want.

The enemy can launch an attack on you from a place you can't see.

But you are unable to defend yourself.

Ultimately, it comes down to their own weakness.

But Xia Ming is different.

They not only possess the rights of a police force, but also have formidable strength.

We are not afraid of your forceful tactics, nor are we afraid of your underhanded methods.

"Perhaps he really can change things... but can Xia Ming do it alone?"

Xia Ming walked up to Xiao Chi and patted him on the shoulder.

"Brother Xiao, are you alright? Let's go in and see what surprises this Drunken Cloud Pavilion has in store."

"Um."

He responded with a sound of agreement, then, as if remembering something, leaned closer and whispered:

"But brother, you don't seem to be very familiar with our laws. Possessing firearms illegally usually results in detention and a fine of 30 to 50 yuan. It's not like you can have two years."

Xia Ming: ...

Is the sentence really that light?

Did I use the laws of my homeland, Earth, to kill people from the Blue Star Qian Kingdom?

However, he wasn't worried. As long as he could be brought back, he was sure he could find something else out of them.