Although...
In all likelihood, this could be the Master of the Golden Badge Ranks, the legendary 34D maiden. She was detained for interrogation, and Tianrui followed them. As a directly involved party, this was logical.
Ancient Relic and Director Yue walked Tianrui to the gate, and Director Yue gripped his hands tightly, "It was only thanks to Mr. Zhang that the murderers' plan was disrupted! If not, who knew what what would happen..."
"Teacher Yue, you flatter me." Tianrui chuckled, "I only did what anyone would do. Upholding justice, being courageous... Is it not the norm for cultivators alike?"
"But I'm very curious... Why can't I feel an ounce of aura or spirit energy from Mr. Zhang? Could it be that, you're using a magic treasure?"
"Magic treasure? Why would I need that at my stage?" Tianrui shook his head and smiled knowingly.
As Tianrui spoke, Director Yue and Ancient Relic were hit with sudden realisation. If Tianrui's aura wasn't being blocked by a magic weapon // treasure, then the only reason that was left was that Tianrui had an extremely high realm! Otherwise, it wouldn't be easy for this assassin to be defeated.
On the side, Ancient Relic couldn't help sighing. "Who would've known that Mr. Zhang would possess such extraordinary power at a young age? I truly admire you!"
Xero: "..." Wasn't this deceiving them a bit too f**king well?!
Director Yue noticed and asked, "Mr. Zhang, is this your pet fox? It seems to be following you."
He had been worried that the killer maiden would rouse halfway, so he had followed Tianrui. He had just been contemplating earlier if he should knock her out again in case.
Now, seeing a policeman sticking a talisman seal around the woman wrapped in mantou, he could finally breathe a sigh of relief.
Tianrui hadn't asked for permission before coming to deliver the Dao talisman seal to Xero, so the Yunzhou government hadn't sent bodyguards to protect him. If something happened to the most powerful brain here... the state would panic! Xero couldn't imagine the kind of trouble No. 89 and No. 90 would face, countless investigations that would be inevitable. Which in turn wouldn't go along well in protecting and hiding his true identity.
Although he would never admit... All in all, Xero and Tianrui were in the same ship.
After pondering in his mind, Xero hence decided to follow him for the time being until the police came to ensure his safety.
He hadn't expected Director Yue to notice him.
For some, their "idiocy" was reflected in IQs and EQs, but Tianrui's dumbassery was reflected in his daily life, such as being swayed by a woman's charm, and disguising as a cultivator... Normally, though, Tianrui would respond quick to emergency.
"Oh. Teacher Yue is referring to this small fox... Maybe I'm just too attractive and the fox took interest to admire my looks."
Xero: "..." Admire looks your ass!
Hearing Director Yue mention Xero in his fox form, Tianrui couldn't help but be mischievous with his acts.
He bent over to carry the small fox, "Atta boy!"
Xero: "..." Atta through your f**king head!
Xero realised that this was the first time he was being "assaulted" by his older brother!
... Little b*tch!
Just you wait!
...
The mantou woman was secured at the back cage of the cultivation police vehicle and was guarded by two policewomen. Tianrui sat obediently in the backseat, whilst two police officers sat on either side.
For Tianrui, he definitely wouldn't claim this so-called glory for himself. Because, all in all, he would use his surface identity; Zhang Huoji, not Zhang Tianrui, so when things were set and done, he didn't feel accomplishment in this matter.
The only thing that pleased Tianrui in the mission to deliver the Dao talisman seal to Xero at No. 89 High School was that he was actually able to tease his little xiǎodì! Although he hadn't been able to present the one hundredth challenge for the time being, this trip was satisfying in his mind.
On the road, Tianrui deduced from the two faces of the policemen, that they had just been off from work when they had been called out here. Moreover, they caught a big meat this time, so they definitely would be working overtime... which directly confirms their bad moods.
One of the policemen gazed steadily at Tianrui while the other brought out a pencil and a notebook. "Alright. Mr Zhang, in order to save our time, we'll start taking notes now. Could you please hand over your ID card?"
Tianrui obediently brought out his ID card and handed it over to one of them. Seeing the name and place of birth on the card... The policemen were taken aback.
Fanghuashuixie in Immortal Palace of Heaven, Zichen city, Yunzhou nation...
While Zichen city did in fact exist, what the hell was Immortal Palace of Heaven?
Aghast, the two policemen looked over to Tianrui, their expressions looking like they had stomach pain. "Mr Zhang. Please, stop playing games."
Tianrui felt wronged. "Excuse me, fellow policemen, how would you tell the ID card is fake with just a glance?"
"Mr Zhang, do you know that if you use a fake ID card, we'll have no problem inviting you over for a meal?!"
"Oh, which meal? I like fish and rice the best!"
"..." That's not what we meant dumbass!
Since they had to work overtime today, hence their very fed up moods... Additionally, this party messing with them, they directly wanted to prove him wrong. "Okay, fine then! Let's test it, if it's fake we'll detain you for two weeks!"
Tianrui yawned, "Do as you wish..." He said, his voice without fear.
As such, the policemen checked the verification list produced by the card scanner after thirty seconds.
After evaluating his peculiar character experience, the two men stared at the sentence, "All of the information above is verified by Yunzhou Nation's AI Identification System," and sunk into deep thought... they even started to doubt themselves.
...
Roughly an hour after Tianrui had been taken to the police station to give his statement, a world limited edition Shanhenqing combat van rolled to a steady stop outside the main entrance of the cultivation police department.
Two scientific researchers in white gowns exited out and headed to the entrance of the department to enter. Less than four minutes later, they emerged out with Tianrui.
The two policemen who had been responsible for taking down Tianrui's statement followed him to the entrance. They were surprised to find that their police chief had personally came to meet Tianrui, and was waving at him with a apologetic smile.
The two policemen were stupefied. Who the hell was this guy?
Only after that limited edition van drove away did the police chief sigh with relief and turned to the two policemen to exclaim, "The two of you! Make sure to respect him from now on!"