Before long, several vehicles arrived together at the address Wang Huai’an had provided.
Song Ningfeng and President Wang got out of one of the vehicles, followed by several members of Public Security and personnel from the Martial Artist Alliance.
Wang Teng had been waiting downstairs. As soon as he saw them arrive, he stepped forward to receive them.
Song Ningfeng recognized him immediately. After all, Wang Teng bore a noticeable resemblance to his father, and both father and son were equally handsome.
He could not help muttering, “This family’s genes are really something.”
Naturally, he recalled how Wang Huai’an had purchased resources for his son yesterday. One glance was enough to tell him that Wang Teng was also a final-year high school student.
Song Ningfeng raised his head and looked at the dilapidated residential building, thinking, ‘He really is raising his son in poverty. What a strange man.’
President Wang came over and remarked in surprise, “A 5th-Rank Martial Artist actually lives in a place like this?”
“If he were truly short of money, you’d think he’d have secretly kept everything in that criminal Martial Artist’s bag.”
Song Ningfeng chuckled and said, “If he really did that, you’d probably be heartbroken over losing so many Jade Marrow Lingzhi!”
Wang Teng glanced at the Martial Artist badges pinned to their chests. One represented the 6th Rank, while the other represented the 5th Rank. He could not help feeling astonished.
‘Since when could Dad summon people like this with a single phone call?’
Martial Artist badges were not something everyone wore at all times. Those who preferred to keep a low profile might choose not to wear them.
However, when carrying out missions or displaying their status, Martial Artists would usually put them on.
As the saying went, clothes made the man, just as a saddle made the horse.
A Martial Artist badge was another form of attire that represented one’s status.
Without wasting any more time, Wang Teng said, “My father is upstairs watching over the criminal Martial Artist. Please follow me.”
Song Ningfeng smiled warmly and replied, “All right. We really have your father to thank for this.”
The group quickly headed upstairs.
The moment they entered the old residential building, Song Ningfeng and the others frowned slightly. The living conditions here were truly poor.
Fortunately, they soon reached the 6th floor.
Wang Huai’an extinguished the cigarette in his hand, casually tossed it aside, and quickly stepped forward to greet them.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Song Ningfeng introduced everyone. Only then did Wang Huai’an learn that President Wang was the owner of the stolen Jade Marrow Lingzhi.
After confirming Fu Daqiang’s identity as a Martial Artist, Wang Huai’an also heard the full story from them.
He had not expected Fu Daqiang to be so ruthless. For the sake of a few resources, the man had actually killed his own companions.
Wang Huai’an said, “He’s still alive. I just knocked him unconscious with a punch.”
Song Ningfeng examined Fu Daqiang and could not help praising him, “Mr. Wang, you controlled the force of that punch remarkably well. He’s neither dead nor crippled.”
Wang Huai’an raised his eyebrows slightly.
The truth was that his Iron Arm Fist was only at that level. If the technique had reached Major Achievement or Perfection, that punch probably would have killed Fu Daqiang outright.
Wang Huai’an greeted him politely and laughed it off, saying, “It’s nothing worth mentioning. Alliance Master Song, you flatter me.” Find the original chapter at g.com.
Song Ningfeng continued, “Although you didn’t personally accept the Wanted Mission, you’re still the one who completed it.”
“So you’ll naturally receive the Contribution Points you deserve.”
“I’ll have someone transfer the Contribution Points into your Martial Artist account shortly.”
Wang Huai’an nodded and replied, “Sounds good.”
At that moment, President Wang stood up and said, “These Jade Marrow Lingzhi belong to us. As for the remaining items, I believe they’re actually Mr. Wang’s belongings. Look, everything seems to have gotten mixed together.”
Wang Huai’an instantly understood what he meant.
The cash, pills, Demonic Beast Crystals, and everything else would not be treated as stolen property or confiscated.
They would all belong to him.
Wang Huai’an immediately played along and said, “That’s right. Look at my memory. I nearly forgot!”
Originally, Wang Huai’an had considered secretly keeping a few things. However, since he had already decided to hand over the Jade Marrow Lingzhi, he had simply surrendered everything else as well. After all, those remaining items were not worth nearly as much.
The Martial Artists from Public Security standing nearby said nothing.
Meanwhile, Wang Teng was visibly excited. As a young man, he simply could not hide the expression on his face that screamed they had struck it rich.
Young people were the worst at concealing their emotions.
Song Ningfeng smiled and said, “Exactly. You should take better care of your own belongings.”
Then he looked toward Wang Teng and asked, “This must be your son.”
“He’s quite a handsome young man. I assume he’s already begun practicing martial arts?”
Wang Huai’an looked at Wang Teng and said, “Thank Uncle Song for the Essence Stabilizing Pill.”
Wang Teng immediately bowed and said, “Thank you, Uncle Song.”
Song Ningfeng nodded and casually asked, “What grade is his Martial Aptitude? What university does he hope to attend in the future?”
It was nothing more than a casual question.
It was similar to relatives asking about your grades when you returned home during the holidays.
Wang Huai’an casually replied, “Medium-Grade Martial Aptitude.”
“As for university, getting into a prestigious university would already be good enough. We’re not expecting him to get into Capital City Martial Arts University or Magic City Martial Arts University.”
The prestigious universities he referred to were the top 100 Martial Arts Universities in the Nation. They were already considered excellent institutions.
At present, Wang Huai’an had not seriously considered exactly which university Wang Teng would attend.
Although Wang Huai’an was now a 5th-Rank Martial Artist, Jinghai City had plenty of 5th-Rank Martial Artists. It was impossible for every child of a 5th-Rank Martial Artist to enter Capital City Martial Arts University or Magic City Martial Arts University.
Getting into a good university would already be an excellent result.
Song Ningfeng was slightly taken aback and said, “Medium-Grade Martial Aptitude is… not bad.”
Then he asked, “Haven’t you considered improving his Martial Aptitude?”
“Even eating Jade Marrow Lingzhi directly can improve Martial Aptitude.”
Hearing this, both Song Ningfeng and President Wang felt that Wang Huai’an truly had excellent character.
He had been holding Jade Marrow Lingzhi capable of improving his own son’s Martial Aptitude, yet he had not secretly kept even 1. Instead, he had generously handed all 3 over. Enjoying the story? Read on at novelping.com.
If either of them had been in Wang Huai’an’s position, they would definitely have fed 1 Jade Marrow Lingzhi to their son first. Afterward, they could simply claim that the criminal Martial Artist had already sold 1, leaving only 2 behind.
Wang Huai’an really did seem like a decent man.
Of course, the truth was much simpler.
Wang Huai’an simply had absolutely no experience destroying evidence or disposing of bodies.
Otherwise, he would not have left them so much as a hair.
Suddenly, Wang Huai’an began wondering again whether he could have secretly taken the body somewhere else and disposed of it cleanly.
Would that not have solved everything?
After thinking it over, however, he decided it was better to forget about it.
His current choice was much safer.
Even if he had secretly slipped out at night and dumped the body somewhere far away, there was still a good chance the authorities would eventually trace it back to him.
Inside Jinghai City, it was better not to do something like that.
Outside the city, however, there would not be nearly as many concerns.
Wang Huai’an silently cursed himself for being an idiot.
But things had already reached this point.
No one could expect an ordinary man who had suddenly become a Martial Artist to instantly transform into a meticulous criminal mastermind.
At least his current decision was safe.
Song Ningfeng and President Wang exchanged glances before communicating through voice transmission.
President Wang transmitted, ‘Alliance Master Song, this Martial Artist really has excellent character.’
Song Ningfeng replied through voice transmission, ‘Indeed. He didn’t even keep the Jade Marrow Lingzhi despite how much they could benefit his son. If it were me, I could think of several ways to secretly keep them without anyone ever finding out.’
That was simply the difference experience made.
Wang Huai’an had no experience whatsoever, yet in the eyes of these 2 men, that somehow made him an upright and honorable Martial Artist.
Song Ningfeng then transmitted, ‘President Wang, I think this man is quite good. He may accomplish something in the future, and he also helped you recover losses worth tens of millions. Aren’t you going to show your appreciation?’
‘At the very least, you could form a good relationship with him.’
President Wang pondered for a moment before slowly nodding, agreeing with Song Ningfeng’s suggestion.
No matter how he looked at it, he would not lose anything.
After all, he had already recovered losses worth tens of millions.
With that thought, the storage ring on his hand flashed with light.
A box appeared in his palm.