I Have Infinite Skill Points

Wang Lan picked up his phone and, with a slight smile at Zhao Xiaoliang, asked, "Did you see everything clearly? Do you want to watch it again?"

"Murdered... You... you can kill people?" Zhao Xiaoliang looked at Wang Lan with horror in his eyes, filled with disbelief.

To be sentenced to death is something only a court can decide. And to carry out the execution is the duty of a different department. Even the fastest process would take at least seven days, right? But what had he seen? On-the-spot sentencing, on-the-spot execution, Zhang Zhiyun hadn't even had the chance to utter a word from beginning to end.

"We do have the right to kill, as long as the person deserves it. That Zhang Zhiyun not only drugged Xie Sisi; he had also engaged in other criminal activities. Basically, once in the Tianjian Bureau, there's little chance of concealing anything. It's like some celebrities or enterprises using accounting tricks to evade or dodge taxes."

Wang Lan's words were already a naked threat. Which enterprise nowadays didn't evade or dodge taxes? Those were merely fudging small amounts or evading a small portion and paying the larger part; the relevant departments would turn a blind eye to that. Only those who evade or dodge taxes on an excessive scale, tens of millions or even hundreds of millions, would be seriously penalized by the relevant departments. So, when Wang Lan used this tactic against entrepreneurs, he hit the mark every time.

"It seems Mr. Zhao isn't in any serious trouble. Then there's no need for you to stay at the Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University any longer; let's move to the National Defense Hospital. I came today to confirm your intentions. If you agree, my colleague will step in. Oh, right, that person who announced the execution in the video is from the intelligence department. He's particularly adept at tracking and investigating clues; he cleared up the illegal evidence against Zhang Zhiyun in just one hour."

"Is there... any chance to settle this privately?" Where would Zhao Xiaoliang dare to be tough now? It was clear from Wang Lan's words: if he kept making a fuss, Xie Sisi might not be in trouble, but he surely would. They both dealt with important matters; how could they fail to grasp the priorities?

"Settle privately? How so? You still want to complete the deal?"

"I wouldn't dare... I wouldn't dare..." Zhao Xiaoliang hurriedly shook his head. "Actually... I believe Xie Sisi was drugged; this was all Zhang Zhiyun's doing. Both Miss Xie Sisi and I were deceived by him. He drugged Miss Xie Sisi and tricked me into making the deal. Miss Xie Sisi and I are both victims."

"Wait a moment!" Suddenly, a voice sounded at the door. Hu Qing, dressed in a police uniform, strode in and pushed the door open. "This is the form to renounce the right to press charges. Fill it out."

Then he set up a camera in the hospital room.

Hu Qing quietly approached Wang Lan. "Bro, do I owe you another favor?"

"Did you get the materials?"

"Got them. We'll start casting the net tomorrow."

"That's your police department's business; you don't need to tell me."

「」

Recording Zhao Xiaoliang and handling the paperwork for him to renounce his right to press charges took another half hour.

A system notification sounded in Wang Lan's mind the moment he stepped out of the hospital: "Mission: Rescue the distressed classmate—Complete. Reward: 5,000 experience points, 100 skill points." You could have at least given a notification when I accepted the mission!

Wang Lan then invited Hu Qing to a meal at a nearby restaurant before bidding goodbye and leaving. He escorted Xie Sisi back to the entrance of her apartment complex; she had remained silent throughout the journey.

Perhaps it was because too much had happened tonight, Wang Lan thought.

"Xie Sisi, you're home," Wang Lan said. "Um... please keep my identity a secret. Although it's not an identity that can't be made public, it's better if the other students don't know."

"Yes! I understand." Xie Sisi opened the car door and jumped out. "Um... Wang Lan."

"Yes?"

"Can I still spar with you? Like we did tonight."

A trace of confusion appeared in Wang Lan's eyes. Normally, people wouldn't accept his way of sparring, especially a delicate girl like Xie Sisi. At first, he was quite interested, but he soon found that Xie Sisi and her other self were completely different. No matter how hard he pushed Xie Sisi in their spars, her other persona never appeared. So, his interest gradually fizzled out. However, he hadn't expected Xie Sisi to take the initiative to ask now; it made him see her in a new light.

"Sure. I go straight home after school every day. You can come over and spar with me. Weekends are fine too."

"Thank you, Wang Lan." Xie Sisi bowed deeply.

「The next day, in Class One of Senior Year Three at Star Martial Arts Campus, two model students—who had never been late and would attend school even with a fever—both requested leave simultaneously.」

"Wang Lan, Wang Lan..."

While Wang Lan was sleeping soundly, he heard Xiao Ai calling him.

Without opening his eyes, Wang Lan murmured and rolled over, "Xiao Ai, what time is it?"

"Four o'clock."

"Why are you waking me up at four o'clock? Isn't the alarm set for seven?"

"It's four in the afternoon, Wang Lan. Your classmate is here; she's at the elevator downstairs. Shall I let her in?"

"Classmate?" Wang Lan instantly woke up. He sat up in bed; the room was dim.

"What's the weather like today?"

"Today is clear and cloudless, temperature ten to twenty-two degrees Celsius, southeast wind at level three, air quality excellent."

"Activate Sunlight Mode."

The curtains slowly drew open, and bright sunlight instantly poured in through the enormous floor-to-ceiling windows. An overhead panel flipped open, allowing sunlight to stream through the glass roof, filling every corner of the home.

"By the way, which classmate is it?"

"The classmate from last night, the one the supermarket 'gifted' you."

"Xiao Ai, since when did you learn to make jokes? Open the elevator and let her come up."

「」

Xinyu Building was thirty-six stories tall, one hundred and fourteen meters in total. It took twenty-two seconds to get from the ground floor to the top.

That was just enough time for Wang Lan to get dressed.

DING DONG—

Wang Lan stepped out of his bedroom as the elevator doors opened.

Xie Sisi walked into Wang Lan's home, dressed plainly and carrying a fruit basket and a bag of clothes.

"You're here! You didn't have to bring anything," Wang Lan called out casually. "I just got up, sorry about that. Make yourself at home; I'm going to brush my teeth and wash my face." Sometimes, such a casual greeting could make people feel more at ease.

"My mom said you saved me, and that's a huge favor. Even though a fruit basket isn't worth much, it's a courtesy we couldn't skip."

"It wasn't really about saving you; it's part of my duties. Have you forgotten my identity?"

"That's different."

Wang Lan went to freshen up and came out a minute later.

"Are we starting today?" Wang Lan looked at Xie Sisi's clothes, noting she wore a snug athletic outfit under her coat.

"Yes. I didn't realize you hadn't gotten up yet. Sorry to disturb you."

"Actually, I'm not usually this lazy. I don't know what happened today; I slept the whole day through without waking up once. I'm hungry. Xiao Ai, please order two takeout meals for me."

"Alright!"

"This… is your high-tech computer?" Xie Sisi asked, her eyes wide with curiosity. She had known about Xiao Ai since yesterday and was very intrigued. It seemed the technology wealthy families had was on a completely different level from hers.

"She's called Xiao Ai, my smart home management system," Wang Lan explained. "She connects to all the electronic devices in the house via a central processor. When I give her commands, she can turn lights on and off, clean, serve tea, and things like that. But she can't make the bed or fold blankets; no one has invented a blanket-folding robot yet."

"Wow, that's amazing..."

"It's alright. I ordered two servings of takeout. Let's eat together later."

"No… no need. I've already eaten."

"You had lunch, right? It's almost dinnertime now. Don't be so polite with me. Come on, let's go down to the Training Room and wait there."

He took Xie Sisi in the elevator straight down to the second basement level.

"By the way, how did things get resolved afterward? Does your family have any plans?"

"Hasn't everything been taken care of already?"

"I mean Cloud Sea Restaurant. Your brother used to be a chef there, and now that Zhang Zhiyun has been executed, your brother is out of a job."

"That's not a big deal. My brother's cooking skills are excellent; finding another job won't be difficult for him, so it won't affect our family much. The police department posted a notice clearing my name, so the damage to my reputation has been handled too." Although Xie Sisi said this, a shadow of sadness flashed across her brow.

"What is it? You don't look as relaxed as you claim."

"It's nothing… It's just, I'm a girl. After something like that happens, there's bound to be gossip. But it's okay. As long as I know the truth, that I'm innocent, then idle talk can't hurt me," she said.

As she spoke, Xie Sisi took off her coat, revealing the combat suit underneath.

The two jumped onto the sparring platform. A flurry of THWACKS followed.

「Five minutes later」

Xie Sisi lay on the ring, her nose bruised and face swollen, yet a complex smile played on her lips, one that seemed to emanate genuine joy.

Wang Lan pressed on Xie Sisi's face to heal her, a sense of trepidation creeping into his heart. Had he accidentally flipped some kind of incomprehensibly awesome switch in her? To be beaten so badly and not only not cry, but actually smile?

"Xie Sisi, please, you must take this seriously," Wang Lan said firmly after a moment's thought. "You are a warrior. When I fight you, I forget you're a woman. I need you to forget it too. I don't want to see your frail, feminine side. Show me ferocity!"

"Hmph—"

"More fierce!"

"RAWR—"

SLAP! He smacked Xie Sisi on the forehead. "Ferocity comes from your eyes, your aura, your reactions—not from howling! Is that fierce? That's just being cute. When I hit you, your reaction shouldn't be to cower and cover your head. You should dodge, counterattack! Counterattack while dodging. Never defend if you can attack. The best defense is a good offense. No defense is more effective than eliminating the enemy. Alright, let's continue."

"Okay!"

Xie Sisi's willpower was quite strong. At least, after being so ruthlessly beaten by Wang Lan, she showed no fear, nor did she entertain any thoughts of retreating.

She got up, and the two of them created some distance.

"Begin."

THWACK! THWACK! THWACK...

Wang Lan's fists once again rained down mercilessly on Xie Sisi. She performed slightly better this time, but only marginally so.

However, as long as there was improvement, it was enough for Wang Lan. Even a little progress each day would accumulate into significant advancement over time. Xie Sisi was different; she wasn't lacking in ability. Her strength was formidable, possibly even greater than his own. His training method was merely to help her overcome her nervousness and fear, and to unlock her potential.

「」

After four rounds of beatings and healing, the takeout arrived.