54: Taken away by the city patrol
"The total reward is 772,000 shen xia currency and 957 merit points."
As soon as these words were spoken, the surrounding Martial Artists were stunned.
"Damn? How much?"
Previously, the Crazy Saber Squad's two hundred-plus merit points were enough to make them envious.
Moreover, the Crazy Saber Squad's merit points had to be split among five people.
Each person only got close to fifty merit points.
But this stranger, how could he have over nine hundred merit points by himself?
With so many merit points, even if they hunted one Demonic Beast per day on average,
it would still take them two and a half years!
The staff member said respectfully, "Sir, please show your identification."
Li Canglan took out the forged identification that Uncle He had prepared for him in advance from his pocket.
The staff member scanned the ID, and was stunned when he saw the information displayed on the screen.
Someone capable of hunting so many Late Stage One-star, and even Peak One-star Demonic Beasts,
was actually only at the Middle Stage One-star Realm?
【He Xinghai, Middle Stage One-star Martial Artist, Martial Arts Pavilion】
Because no image was recorded, the staff member even suspected that the other party had taken the wrong ID.
He asked politely, "Hello, may I ask if you brought the wrong ID?"
Li Canglan was stunned, "Why, is there a problem?"
"The identity information on your ID shows that you are a Middle Stage One-star Martial Artist..." the staff member replied.
This was like another bombshell, shocking the surrounding Martial Artists to their core.
A Middle Stage One-star Martial Artist killing a Peak One-star Demonic Beast?
Don't joke around. If you were really at this Realm, it would be good enough if you could even break its defense.
And you're thinking about hunting a Peak One-star Demonic Beast? Are you dreaming?
Those students from Zhenhai Martial Arts Academy were even more incredulous.
They had personally experienced the destructive power of the Stone Man and the White Snake.
Even their Late Stage One-star coach could only flee in a sorry state and could not fight them head-on at all.
This person is only at the Middle Stage One-star, it's just too unbelievable!
Li Canglan suddenly realized that his behavior of killing monsters above his rank was probably too shocking.
He thought for a moment and said, "Oh, I just haven't gone to the Martial Arts Association for certification in a long time."
As soon as these words were spoken, the staff member and the surrounding Martial Artists finally breathed a sigh of relief.
As the registration was completed, the merit points and shen xia currency were deposited into the account of the Martial Artist He Xinghai.
Li Canglan shouldered the backpack containing the crystal cores and prepared to turn and leave.
The surrounding Martial Artists made way for him.
However, just at this moment, a team of Patrol Guards walked over from a distance and blocked Li Canglan.
"Sir, please come with us."
Li Canglan frowned, "On what grounds?"
The captain of the Patrol Guards said coldly,
"We suspect you are involved in a murder case. To prove your innocence, I suggest you come with us."
Although this Martial Artist named He Xinghai was suspected of having already reached Two-star,
that did not clear him of suspicion.
Using a combat saber to kill a Peak One-star Demonic Beast meant his Martial Skill proficiency must not be low.
Whether he had a Lightning Element talent would only be known after an investigation.
The surrounding Martial Artists cast their gazes over.
A few Martial Artists who had previously suspected Li Canglan were inwardly delighted.
If this guy really killed Chen Qinian, it would prove that their guess was correct!
If you offend the Chen family, there is only a dead end!
Li Canglan's gaze was icy, "What if I say I'm not willing?"
The Patrol Guard captain waved his hand slightly, and the nine Patrol Guards pointed their spear tips at Li Canglan.
"The Patrol Guard has the right to investigate any suspect. Anyone who resists will be detained!"
This was the overbearing nature of the Patrol Guard!
Once taken away by the Patrol Guard, even if you don't die, you'll still lose a layer of skin!
Therefore, ordinary Martial Artists generally dare not offend the Patrol Guard.
Although Li Canglan could kill Peak One-star Demonic Beasts,
he was no different from an ant in front of the Patrol Guard.
Li Canglan frowned slightly, "I can go with you, but I would like to make a phone call first."
Seeing that the other party was willing to cooperate, the Patrol Guard captain smiled faintly and signaled everyone to lower their weapons, "Of course, that is your freedom."
Li Canglan snorted coldly and walked to an empty corner.
He took out his phone, quickly made a call to Uncle He, and then left with the Patrol Guards.
About half an hour later, the Patrol Guard's patrol car stopped.
After getting out of the car, what came into view was a secluded, ominous-looking building.
Martial Artists wearing Patrol Guard uniforms were coming and going, but they only nodded in greeting.
No one was talking to each other, and the atmosphere was terrifyingly cold.
"Let's go."
Li Canglan was expressionless, but his heart was pounding wildly.
However, he believed that he hadn't left any clues at all, and he hadn't even taken anything from Chen Qinian.
He had never had any dealings with people from the Chen family either.
Even if the Patrol Guard had heaven-reaching means, could they really catch him under these circumstances?
He followed them into a spacious hall inside.
Inside, there were already twenty or thirty different kinds of Martial Artists, looking fearful and restless.
Seeming to see Li Canglan's confusion, the captain explained,
"These people, like you, are people who have not cleared their suspicion."
Li Canglan's expression was serious, and he said in a deep voice, "Even the Patrol Guard probably doesn't have the authority to detain Martial Artists at will, right?"
"Who said we were detaining them?" The captain smiled indifferently, "We are just conducting routine questioning."
But Li Canglan could see the coldness in his eyes.
After speaking, he nodded to the staff member in charge of the interrogation.
Two Martial Artists came over and escorted Li Canglan inside.
After entering the hall, Li Canglan heard a burst of whispering.
"I clearly didn't do anything, I just went out of the city to hunt Demonic Beasts like usual, why did they catch me?"
"Sigh, who isn't? Who the hell knows who killed the Chen family's person."
"Keep your voices down. This is the Patrol Guard's territory. If they hear you, you'll probably get a beating!"
Hearing this, everyone quickly lowered their voices, fearing they would be discovered by the Patrol Guard.
Li Canglan stood at the back of the queue, while calculating in his heart how to survive this ordeal.
He didn't know how long it would take for Uncle He to arrive.
During this time, he could only rely on himself.
The queue for inspection ahead was moving very fast, and after about a few minutes, it was Li Canglan's turn.
Under the detention of the Patrol Guard, he arrived at a room with eight-sided mirrors.
In this room, the front, back, left, right, ceiling, and floor were all mirrored surfaces.
Reflecting his own image, it caused a severe feeling of discomfort.
"Name."
The voice asking the question didn't know where it came from.
Li Canglan felt a chill in his heart and tried his best not to make any expressions.
"He Xinghai."
"Strength."
"Middle Stage One-star."
This was the true cultivation level that Li Canglan had decided to reveal after carefully considering it while in the queue.
His strength could indeed rival a Martial Artist approaching Early Stage Two-star.
But it was not guaranteed that the Patrol Guard didn't have instruments capable of accurately inspecting strength.
Furthermore, a Middle Stage One-star hunting a Peak One-star Demonic Beast
would make people even more wary of his talent!
Let the Patrol Guard understand his value!