I Have Infinite Skill Points

Chapter 172: Dare to Covet What's in My Bowl?



In the intelligence department of the Tianjian Bureau in Suzhou City, Wang Qianfeng lifted his head from the documents, wearily rubbing the space between his brows.

Brave assumptions and meticulous investigations were Wang Qianfeng's consistent style. Although initially, he had suspected that Wang Mingling's shadow was behind those bank robbers, Wang Qianfeng had only been preparing for the worst.

However, as the investigation deepened and more clues converged, this worst-case scenario tilted bit by bit towards reality. It appeared from the myriad of subtle hints that Wang Mingling was not only plotting against Suzhou City but might have already arrived there.

Moreover, Wang Qianfeng was certain that for Wang Mingling to return so smoothly and silently, he must have formed some collaboration with certain domestic powers.

Wang Mingling, a supreme expert of the Star Sea Stage, possessed numerous bizarre secret techniques that made him an unpredictable opponent. What a difficult adversary...

Wang Qianfeng sighed, closed the file in his hand, stood up, and walked towards the classified documents department with the file.

"Wow, so handsome... How did I not notice this before?"

"You're just out of the loop. Do you think the sisters calling Wang Lan and Lige the 'Twin Prides of Suzhou Bureau' is just made up? You're just slow on the uptake, not seeing Wang Lan's potential from the start.

In the past, those who swooned over Lige argued with us, saying that aside from being lucky, Wang Lan had nothing else going for him, that he wasn't as strong as Lige, not to mention not as handsome. Handsome my foot. Lige only knows how to pose cool, but he's not as warm as Wang Lan.

Wang Lan is only seventeen and already at the mid-stage of the Star Shine Stage. He will definitely reach the late phase of the Star Cloud Stage before turning twenty. Speaking of handsomeness, with his Crescent Arrow, Wang Lan leaves Lige several streets behind..."

"AHEM—" Wang Qianfeng cleared his throat lightly.

"Ah! Director Wang, I'm sorry, we..."

"Archive the classified documents," Wang Qianfeng said indifferently, his eyes inadvertently scanning the two nearly thirty-year-old women, whose cheeks flushed as they eagerly discussed the young heartthrob, Wang Lan.

After the New Year, Wang Lan's popularity did indeed soar. Wang Qianfeng was aware that many female officers in the bureau hailed Wang Lan and Lige as the 'Twin Prides.' He had even heard that the fans of both men had several quarrels in the bureau's chat groups.

To Wang Qianfeng, this was simply trivial. With the time and energy spent on these matters, it would be better to devote oneself to training and improve one's own strength. However, reality proved that when it came to idolizing, women were irrational creatures.

Their argument, in essence, was: "What's wrong with being a fan? It's an attitude, a way of life. We work at the Tianjian Bureau; can't we have hobbies outside of work? At least our admiration stays in-house; the one we're fawning over is a brother from our own bureau, right?"

The flustered women took the file Wang Qianfeng handed over. "Director Wang, should this be destroyed?"

"No need, but it requires Level A confidentiality. By the way, what's with the buzz around Wang Lan again?" Wang Qianfeng asked nonchalantly. He remembered that since school started more than half a month ago, that guy Wang Lan hadn't shown his face at the bureau once.

After receiving a military rank and a Sun Shine Medal, he had completely vanished. He had interfered with the robbers' case and had a hand in dealing with the foreign assassins' assassination attempt. So why was he so indifferent about finding Wang Mingling's whereabouts and locating the foreign assassins' hideout? Had he become too arrogant?

At that moment, Wang Qianfeng had run out of patience. Even if Wang Lan were in front of him, Wang Qianfeng would have the moral high ground to point at Wang Lan's nose and scold him.

Aren't you the lucky mascot? Aren't you the koi? Aren't you the legend who can find a traitor in one day, crack an elite spy group in two, and uncover a Demonic Transformation Potion production workshop in three? Do it again, what's stopping you from doing it again?

You better find them for me!

However, out of concern for face and the fact that Wang Lan was preparing for the provincial martial arts examination, Wang Qianfeng had never resolved to bring Wang Lan into the bureau to give him a boost in his Lucky Attribute.

But today, after hearing the conversation between the two girls, it seemed like Wang Lan hadn't been idle and was stirring up some trouble again.

"No, it's still about the bank robbery by Snake Six. Didn't Wang Lan just happen to come across it? The place where he took action was a high-speed section on an overpass, equipped with a surveillance camera that captured the footage of Wang Lan in action."

"Oh? Send it to me."

The two girls from the classified documents department didn't dare delay and quickly sent the video to Wang Qianfeng. After completing the handover of the documents, Wang Qianfeng returned to his office. Looking at the calendar, it was the weekend again.

As soon as the video played, it showed a black armored vehicle speeding along the winding overpass ramp. In the distance, from the rooftops of a residential area, a figure descended from the sky like a great Roc spreading its wings.

With a bang, he landed on the overpass, and the camera angle only caught a side view of Wang Lan. The breeze brushed his face as his trench coat danced like flames, and his disheveled hair made his silhouette exceptionally dashing and handsome.

Seeing the scene in the video, Wang Qianfeng felt a tightness in his chest. For a moment, he seemed to see another woman, shining like a dazzling sun. Their silhouettes, at that moment, overlapped so perfectly.

All of a sudden, Wang Lan raised his hand, stretching his arm forward in the shape of a handgun. Instantly, golden Star Power surged, causing his cloak to flutter even more intensely. In a split second, a pair of golden wings unfolded on Wang Lan's wrist, as if drawing a full moon longbow.

WHOOSH—

An arrow shot forth from the tips of Wang Lan's fingers, instantly striking the armored car that was charging from afar.

This scene, this arrow, could indeed be described as breathtakingly cool. Any girl who saw this image would be guaranteed to have stars in her eyes.

But at this moment, Wang Qianfeng's expression suddenly darkened.

"Crescent Arrow! Vermilion Bird!"

What followed was naturally Wang Lan firing another arrow, directly shattering the left wheel of the armored car, causing it to flip and rush toward the opposite lane.

This scene, however, failed to bring any warmth to Wang Qianfeng's face, which turned as black as the bottom of a pot.

The Vermilion Bird Squad was the shame of Wang Qianfeng's life—a special force he couldn't even qualify to apply for, no matter how hard he tried.

Wang Qianfeng held no grudge against the Vermilion Bird Squad. They only recruited elites from the Star Sea Stage and above, so Wang Qianfeng's insufficient strength was understandable. "If a place doesn't cherish me, there's surely another place that will," right?

But digging people out of my bowl is crossing the line! What about your rule of only recruiting Star Sea Stage elites? Fed to the dogs? You're teaching such an iconic Star Martial Skill like Crescent Arrow; can't you at least respect me a little and cover up your intentions?

The Vermilion Bird Squad has four major Star Martial Skills, and every member must master each one; the Crescent Arrow is one of them.

The thought that Wang Lan would soon be coaxed and tricked into being poached by the Vermilion Bird Squad made Wang Qianfeng's temples twitch uncontrollably.

Picking up the phone by his side, he dialed the number.

「In Wang Lan's underground Training Room」

Jiang Xinyu was intensely exchanging Star Martial Skills with Xie Sisi. It had to be said, Xie Sisi's talent was indeed terrifying. In just a week, she had not only mastered the Water Bomb Steel Cannon taught by Liu Jie but also the Water Shadow Substitute gifted to her by Wang Lan.

However, although she had learned these two Star Martial Skills, she had not yet trained them to the point of instant activation. She certainly hadn't reached the extent where she could activate them instinctively in a life-or-death moment.

Even so, it had only been seven days. Xie Sisi's ability to learn two C-grade Star Martial Skills in seven days had already won the full admiration of Xu Xiangwen and the others.

As for the Extreme Wall of Water that Jiang Xinyu taught her, Xie Sisi was still unable to master it. After all, she wasn't a freak like Wang Lan.

During this week, the five-person squad had been continuously practicing real combat with Star Martial Skills in Wang Lan's house, progressively improving their combat experience in the chaotic skirmishes.

RING RING RING—

The mobile phone rang. Wang Lan casually picked it up, saw it was from Director Wang, and hurriedly ran to the side to answer the call.

"Director Wang."

"Wang Lan, today is Saturday. You shouldn't be at school, right?"

"Director Wang, is there a mission? I'm completely free. I guarantee I'll complete the mission."

"Come to the bureau to report first."

"Yes!"

BOOM—

A loud bang resounded as Xie Sisi was hit by the backlash of Jiang Xinyu's Star Martial Skill. Her body was thrown high into the air before slamming hard against the electromagnetic barrier.

"COUGH COUGH COUGH—" Blood spattered from her mouth along with violent coughing.

"Sisi, are you okay?" Jiang Xinyu asked anxiously. Although Wang Lan was there to protect them, she was always afraid whenever Xie Sisi got hurt.

"I'm fine... My internal organs just took an impact, that's all. Indeed, I still have a long way to go to reach Xinyu's level. As soon as Xinyu uses a Star Martial Skill, I stand no chance at all."

"Sisi has made great progress in strength. At this rate of improvement, catching up with us before graduation won't be a problem," Xu Xiangwen said, standing up and taking off his jacket to comfort her.

The gap between Xie Sisi and them wasn't something that could be closed in one or two months. At the very least, it would take until their first or second year of college.

"Guys, I need to step out for a bit. Keep going without me. If I'm not back by evening, don't wait up, and remember to lock the door, okay?"

"Something from above?"

"Not sure, but they asked me to make a trip there. Sisi, come here, I'll treat your injury first."

After treating Xie Sisi, Wang Lan rode his electric moped to the Tianjian Bureau, went straight to the fifth floor, and knocked on the door of Wang Qianfeng's office.

"Come in!"

"Reporting to Director Wang, Wang Lan reporting for duty."

"Wang Lan... when do you plan on job-hopping?" Wang Qianfeng straightened up, leaning back in his chair with a smile in his eyes as he asked.

"Job-hopping? No, I haven't..." Wang Lan replied, baffled.

"Have you had contact with anyone from the Vermilion Bird Squad?"

Images of Gong Jian immediately came to Wang Lan's mind. Unsure of what Wang Qianfeng really meant, he could only silently nod.

"What kinds of perks have they promised you?"

"No, Director Wang, have you misunderstood something? I know someone who retired from the Vermilion Bird Squad; his name is Gong Jian, and he's the manager of the Star Martial Skill Trading House at the Suzhou City Star Martial Hall."

"Retired? Haha... do you have some misconceptions about the Vermilion Bird Squad? In the Vermilion Bird Squad, there are only martyrs, no retirees. Sure, you can retire—once you're dead!"

"Is it that fierce?"

"How did you get to know Gong Jian? Tell me in detail."

Wang Lan then recounted the whole story of purchasing the Crescent Arrow to Wang Qianfeng in great detail. As Wang Lan explained, Wang Qianfeng felt utterly exasperated listening to the details. The Vermilion Bird Squad indeed had no intention of poaching Wang Lan, but Wang Lan had practically delivered himself to their doorstep!

Long-range, A-grade Star Martial Skill. Do you think A-grade Star Martial Skills are cabbages, something you can just have if you want? How many A-grade or higher long-range shooting Star Martial Skills are there? Which one isn't tightly held by various forces? You think you can buy one with money? Those who possess A-grade Star Martial Skills don't lack money!

Wang Qianfeng managed to suppress his frustration for a long moment, but finally decided to vent it on Wang Lan. "You already have two A-grade Star Martial Skills, so why are you still learning Crescent Arrow? Aren't two A-grade Star Martial Skills enough for you? What do you think Star Martial Skills are? The more the merrier? What is the biggest taboo for a Star Martial Warrior? Being a jack of all trades and master of none.

Even if you know ten Star Martial Skills, they're no match for perfecting one to the utmost. Do you think you've mastered the Star Cloud Sword Dance and Flame Sword very well?"

"I think... they're okay!" Wang Lan replied obediently, with a meek expression.

"You..."


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