21: Chapter 21 Major General!

"Hello, this is the Public Security Team. How may I help you?"

A woman's voice came from the Communicator.

"Hello, I am a Professional. While training in the wild, I was attacked by two Wanted Criminals. I have now eliminated them."

Lu Yin stated calmly.

"What? You're saying you eliminated the Wanted Criminals alone?" The woman's voice on the other end was clearly surprised.

"Not long ago, someone else reported being attacked by Wanted Criminals. Were you together?"

Lu Yin thought for a moment, estimating it must have been Lin Wei and the other two women who had escaped to safety and called for help.

"They are likely my companions. I covered their retreat so they could go seek help."

"I just didn't expect that the assailants would end up being killed by me instead."

There was a brief silence on the Communicator, followed by a response.

"Our personnel have been dispatched and are expected to arrive within half an hour. Please wait for a while."

"Alright."

After hanging up, Lu Yin waited quietly.

Before long, the screech of an engine tore through the silence.

A Public Security Team vehicle arrived at the scene, bringing Lin Wei and the other two women who had returned.

The first to get out of the vehicle was Lu Yin's old acquaintance, the captain of the Public Security Team.

"Lu Yin, I didn't expect to see you again so soon."

"Heh, Captain Zhao, sorry for the trouble."

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Captain Zhao ordered two team members to examine the bodies.

"Lu Yin, are you alright?"

Lin Wei and the other two women also gathered around him with lingering fear in their expressions, asking with concern.

"I'm fine. Are you all okay as well?"

"Yes."

The Three Women nodded, then their gazes shifted to the two corpses on the ground. They couldn't help but feel even more shocked by Lu Yin's capabilities.

An 8th-level Professional counter-killing a level 40+ First-Circle Professional—how terrifying!

It must be known that Professionals can undertake their Class Change Trial as early as level 30.

Depending on the trial's difficulty, their attributes can increase exponentially.

This alone allows them to completely overpower any Professional who hasn't undergone the class change.

Meanwhile, the Public Security Team members confirmed the identities of the two Wanted Criminals.

"Reporting, Captain. These two Wanted Criminals are Zhao Hu, the Blood Butcher, and Zhang Long, the Ghost Shadow."

"What?"

Captain Zhao, who had been calm until now, instantly had his pupils contract.

Captain Zhao quickly walked to the side of the corpses, bent down for a closer look, his face filled with disbelief.

"It really is them... Zhao Hu the Blood Butcher and Zhang Long the Ghost Shadow. These two are military Deserters with extremely strong anti-detection awareness and combat experience."

"They've been wanted for over twelve years, leaving not a single trace behind. To think..."

He suddenly looked up at Lu Yin, his expression complex. "Did you really kill them?"

Lu Yin nodded calmly.

The surrounding Public Security Team members gasped upon hearing this and began whispering among themselves.

"An 8th-level killing a level 40+? And a First-Circle Professional? How is that possible..."

"And they were two extremely vicious Wanted Criminals..."

Lin Wei and the other two women stood to the side. Although they already knew the levels of the two men,

hearing Captain Zhao's confirmation still left them feeling shocked.

Captain Zhao fell silent for a few breaths, then took a deep breath and patted Lu Yin's shoulder.

"Lu Yin, you've performed a great service this time."

"The combined Bounty for these two criminals is two million. We will apply for it on your behalf as soon as possible."

He paused, his tone turning serious.

"However, since they were military personnel, members of the armed forces may come to question you."

"When that time comes, think carefully about how you will explain things."

Captain Zhao seemed to be implying something.

Lu Yin gave a slight nod. "Thank you for the reminder, Captain Zhao."

After the scene was processed, Lu Yin and the Three Women were taken to the Public Security Team to give their Statements.

By the time they left the Public Security Team, it was almost midnight.

After saying their goodbyes, Lu Yin returned home alone.

Lu Xun was not home, presumably off drinking heavily somewhere again.

This was something Lu Yin had long grown accustomed to.

In the quiet of the late-night room, Lu Yin lay on his back on the bed, his eyes wide awake as he stared at the ceiling.

"Military Deserters... over twelve years..."

"Could they have been part of my parents' unit..."

He softly repeated Captain Zhao's words, his fingers unconsciously rubbing the bedsheet.

Twelve years ago, the high-level officials of the Human Professional Alliance organized governments from various nations to launch an expedition.

It was humanity's largest expedition to date, and indeed, many desertion incidents occurred during it.

After all, Blue Star, now seen by humanity as the ultimate Dungeon, was unimaginably dangerous.

Even Mythic-level Professionals failed to return, illustrating just how terrifying it was.

Although he already had a strong suspicion about his parents' fate, without confirmation, a sliver of hope still lingered in his heart.

"If someone from the military does come to find me, I'll just ask them then."

With this thought, Lu Yin fell into a deep sleep.

Early the next morning, Lu Yin was awakened by urgent knocking on the door.

As soon as he opened it, he saw two men in military uniforms standing outside.

"So fast?"

Lu Yin raised an eyebrow.

"Mr. Lu Yin?"

One of the soldiers had a sharp gaze, carrying the unique bearing of a military man.

"That's me. Please come in."

Lu Yin stepped aside, intending to let the two men enter.

"No need, Mr. Lu Yin. Our Major General wishes to meet with you. We hope you can come with us."

"Major General?"

Lu Yin looked puzzled.

"Yes. Our Major General, Xiao Wanguo, will arrive in about half an hour."

"Xiao Wanguo?"

Hearing this name, a flicker of surprise passed through Lu Yin's eyes.

Xiao Wanguo was the youngest Major General in the Huaxia Alliance. Only in his forties, he was already a legendary figure in the military.

It was said that not only was his strength unfathomable, but he had also achieved distinguished military service during the expeditionary campaigns.

He was an Awakened Powerhouse above level 100.

And here he was, having merely killed two level 40+ Wanted Criminals. Was it really necessary for someone of this caliber to get involved?

But he didn't dwell on it too much. The other party's high status actually suited his intentions better.

After freshening up briefly, he bid farewell to Lu Xun, who had returned home at some point, dead drunk.

Downstairs, a Military Hovercar was parked.

The vehicle drove through the morning streets, heading towards the outskirts.

After a journey of over half an hour, it finally stopped at a heavily guarded Military Base.

The interior of the Military Base was tightly secured. Led by the two soldiers, Lu Yin passed through several security checkpoints before finally arriving in front of an office door.

"Reporting, Mr. Lu Yin has been brought here," the soldier saluted, standing at attention.

"Let him in," a steady voice came from inside.

The door was gently pushed open, and Lu Yin stepped inside.

The office was spacious and simple. Military maps and a few powerfully calligraphed artworks hung on the walls.

Xiao Wanguo stood behind a large redwood desk, the general's stars on his shoulder epaulettes gleaming with a cold, hard luster in the morning light.

His gaze fell on Lu Yin like a tangible weight, carrying scrutiny and inquiry.

"Sit," Xiao Wanguo gestured to the chair opposite.

Lu Yin sat down calmly, his back straight, neither subservient nor arrogant.

Xiao Wanguo picked up a document from the desk, his eyes scanning the page.

"Lu Yin, 18 years old, 8th-level Professional. Yesterday, while in the wild, you alone eliminated two level 40+ First-Circle Wanted Criminals, Zhao Hu and Zhang Long."

He put down the document, interlacing his fingers on the desk. "Do you know the background of these two men?"

"Captain Zhao said they were military Deserters from twelve years ago," Lu Yin replied.

Xiao Wanguo nodded upon hearing this, his eyes growing profound. But then he suddenly changed the subject.

"That's correct. But what interests me more... is you."