205: Chapter 25: I promise I won't be lazy in bed!!

"Bang!"

Wang Meng finally lost control and slammed his fist heavily onto the thick solid wood desktop.

"This modus operandi is exactly the same as the several cases he committed in Qingshui City before! It was definitely that beast who did it!"

The meeting room was deathly silent, so quiet that a pin drop could be heard.

The faces of several other high-ranking officials of the association were also ashen, their eyes burning with rage.

This kind of crime, targeting the innocent and weak purely for the pleasure of inflicting pain, was something no one with a conscience could tolerate.

Qin Yan listened quietly, his expression turning completely dark.

Such a person no longer deserved to be called human; he was a demon in human skin and deserved to die!

Wang Meng took several deep breaths, forcibly calming his churning blood and qi.

He continued in a heavy tone, "However, this Zhang Bei is very cunning.

His crime times have no pattern, and he selects locations randomly, making it extremely difficult to track him.

More importantly, his own strength is very high, having reached the third grade late stage!

In our association, those who are confident in contending with him alone, or even defeating him, can be counted on one hand.

Furthermore, he is skilled in concealment and escape; several times we received tips to surround and capture him, but he sensed it in advance and slipped away."

Hearing this, the high-ranking officials present looked even worse and fell into silence.

Strong, ruthless, and elusive—such a criminal was the biggest headache.

They had to protect the citizens while avoiding major casualties on their own side; their hands were tied, and the pressure was immense.

Qin Yan nodded, deeply etching the name "Zhang Bei" and that eerie face into his heart.

After the meeting ended, Wang Meng personally escorted Qin Yan to the second floor.

He arranged a fully equipped and spacious independent training room for him to use during the holidays.

This was both a gesture of goodwill and support from the association for this "pride of the hometown," and it carried the implicit hope that his strength would further improve, perhaps allowing him to make a greater contribution to his hometown in the future.

Inside the training room on the second floor.

Qin Yan picked up his long spear and began his usual cultivation.

One of his main purposes for coming to the Martial Arts Association was to find an undisturbed place with complete facilities for training.

For a moment, the training room was filled with spear shadows and surging blood and qi.

However, Qin Yan also adjusted his training plan.

The holidays were, after all, a time to reunite with family; he couldn't spend sixteen hours a day cultivating like he did at Modu University.

He limited his time to about twelve hours a day.

This would ensure his cultivation progress while leaving enough time to accompany his parents and younger sister.

At night, having finished his day's training, Qin Yan felt refreshed.

He packed his things and left the training room.

Seeing that Tang Jing was still working on the first floor, he greeted her and then set off on his way home.

On the way, Qin Yan opened his smart bracelet and did a simple search for public wanted information regarding Zhang Bei.

The information wasn't detailed, but it was enough to outline the danger of this person: third grade late stage, suspected of mastering some kind of sinister palm technique or claw art.

His nature was cruel and twisted, and he possessed an extremely strong sense of counter-reconnaissance.

"If I am lucky enough to encounter him in the future..." A cold light flashed in Qin Yan's eyes.

He wouldn't mind getting rid of this scourge for Linhai City while he was at it.

But he also knew that the probability of this was minuscule.

Although Linhai City wasn't huge, it still had a population of nearly a million, and the urban area was vast.

The chance of a deliberately hidden fugitive and a martial artist who spent most of his time cultivating in a fixed location meeting at the same time and place in a sea of people was less than one in tens of thousands.

"I can only remind my family to be more careful."

Qin Yan thought to himself.

Upon returning home, the living room was lit with a warm glow. Only his sister, Qin Xiaoxi, was curled up on the sofa, holding a pillow and watching television.

Hearing the door open, she immediately turned her head, her eyes lighting up.

"Qin Yan, you're back! How did things go today? Was it smooth?"

She put down the pillow and sat up straight to ask.

"Yeah, very smooth, everything's settled."

Qin Yan changed into his slippers, walked over to sit by the sofa, a relaxed smile on his face.

"Oh, right."

Qin Yan looked at his sister and cautioned, "Xiao Xi, during this period, if you want to go out, especially to places that are far away or have few people, try not to go alone.

It's best to call me to accompany you."

Qin Xiaoxi blinked and quickly reacted: "Brother, are you referring to the news about that... very fierce fugitive?"

"You know about it?"

"A girl from our school did go missing a while ago. Although it hasn't been confirmed if that fugitive did it, the school teachers have repeatedly emphasized it several times, telling us to walk in groups after school, not to walk alone at night, and not to go to remote places."

Hearing this, Qin Yan felt slightly relieved; it seemed the school and parents were already on high alert.

He nodded and said, "It's good that you know, you must keep it in mind.

That Zhang Bei is a heinous fugitive who doesn't dare to act in broad daylight or crowded places.

He specifically picks targets who are alone and have weak defenses.

You must not be careless."

Qin Xiaoxi nodded obediently: "I understand, brother. But..."

Her eyes darted around, revealing a cunning smile, "If I need you to accompany me every time I go out, wouldn't that delay your cultivation?"

"You're a big expert now, your time is precious!"

"What are you saying? Your safety is most important." Qin Yan rubbed her hair.

"Aiya, don't mess up my hairstyle!"

Qin Xiaoxi protested this time, dodging Qin Yan's hand.

Then she leaned in closer, her big eyes fluttering, "Brother, how about this... when you go to the Martial Arts Association to train tomorrow, take me with you, okay?

I promise not to disturb you!

I'm just really curious about how real martial artists train and what it's like inside the Martial Arts Association... I've never been inside before!"

Qin Yan looked at his sister's eyes, which were full of curiosity and longing, and pondered for a moment.

Letting his sister follow him to the Martial Arts Association, under his own nose, would undoubtedly be the safest.

Moreover, letting her come into contact with a real martial arts environment might also give her a clearer understanding of this path.

"Okay." Qin Yan nodded, "But you must promise me to be obedient once we get there."

"Yay! I promise to be obedient! Brother, you're the best!"

Qin Xiaoxi immediately cheered, a brilliant smile blooming on her small face.

"Also, you have to wake up early tomorrow; my training starts early," Qin Yan reminded her.

"I promise to wake up early! I definitely won't stay in bed!"

Qin Xiaoxi raised her hand, vowing solemnly, her eyes full of excited light.

To her, being able to follow her brother to the Martial Arts Association to have a look was simply the best adventure of the holiday.

Looking at his sister's happy appearance, Qin Yan also smiled.

He calculated in his mind; according to Vice President Wang Meng, the association had already teamed up with the Investigation Bureau, other cities, and Linhai Martial Arts University to increase the search efforts for Zhang Bei.

And they had issued high-reward bounty missions.

By the time his holiday ended and he left Linhai, this scourge should have been dealt with, right?

Hopefully so.

As the night deepened, the warmth of home enveloped the siblings.

Outside the window, the Linhai was still brightly lit, yet one knew not in which dark corner a pair of evil eyes might be lurking.

What Qin Yan could do was protect those around him.

(Fourth update presented~)