Once, I wanted to be a good person

Turns out... Fang Ze is even stronger than myself?

Bai Zhi couldn't help but reassess Fang Ze once again.

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While thinking this, Bai Zhi's brain clicked, and then she said to Fang Ze, "Very good. I'm very pleased with such progress."

"Although..."

"You're a bit behind compared to me back in the day. After all, I'm a genius that appears once in a hundred years."

"So, your performance is already quite impressive."

Fang Ze: ...

Bai Ling: ...

Truth be told, Fang Ze had no doubt about Bai Zhi's talent and knew her Awakening Ability was monster-level.

So, if Bai Zhi had told him this from the start, he would have mostly believed her and been strung along.

But... sister, you could barely control the shock on your face just now. And now you're telling me you were not as good as you used to be. Who would believe that?

If you're going to act all sly, at least learn some self-cultivation from actors first.

While Fang Ze was silently criticizing in his mind, Bai Zhi also said, "However, you need to continue working hard."

"Even though you have high talent, the Martial Arts Cultivation needed to upgrade your Awakening Ability is also high. But that's not an excuse."

"Unless you break through to high-level Awakener, the Director can rightfully hold back your merits."

"So, you must push on."

At this point, her tone changed, and she began to dangle a big carrot,

"Moreover, as long as you can break through to high-level Awakener soon..."

"I can take you to meet someone."

Upon hearing Bai Zhi's words, Fang Ze couldn't help but ask, "Who?"

Bai Zhi puffed out her chest, smiling confidently, "My grandfather."

Fang Ze hadn't even reacted yet.

But Bai Ling couldn't help exclaiming out loud.

Seeing Bai Ling's cooperation, Bai Zhi looked at her with satisfaction. Fang Ze also couldn't help but look at her, wanting to ask who Bai Zhi's grandfather really was.

Then... he saw little Bai Ling covering her mouth, gossiping excitedly, "Bai, are you actually going to drag Fang Ze to meet your family?!"

Fang Ze & Bai Zhi: ??

Bai Zhi's face flushed with embarrassment. Annoyed, she said, "Meet the family! That's my grandfather!"

"The last Prime Minister of Xida Country! His Former Students and Officials are everywhere!"

"At the same time, he's also one of the original three nobles of Xida State!"

"The first Director of the State Security Bureau, the first Council Chair of the Council!"

"A legendary elder who lived through the catastrophe fifty years ago!"

Upon hearing Bai Zhi's words, Fang Ze couldn't help but feel deep respect.

At any time, these elders who have fought for the country deserve admiration and respect.

No wonder Bai Zhi is so proud when she talks about her grandfather.

Thinking this, Fang Ze solemnly said, "Rest assured. I will work hard."

Seeing Fang Ze so solemn, Bai Zhi nodded with satisfaction.

Then she said warmly, "Now that the case has progressed this far, there will surely be a lot of buck-passing in both the state and the bureau."

"Take advantage of this time to fully enhance yourself and become a high-level Awakener as soon as possible."

"Only then will your efforts not go to waste."

Pausing, she then said, "As for the youngsters you've recruited, I've recorded and reported their merits as well."

"I also inquired with the training center on the side. They should officially graduate next week and then start working at the Security Bureau."

"With these merits, they should be able to skip the rank of trainee commissioner and become official commissioners. Although it might be the lowest, the fourth level, their starting point is already not low."

"Especially Nan Yi. She made an extra merit during the capture of Qianfeng and might even become a level three commissioner directly."

"She's considered one of the fastest-promoted newcomers in recent years."

Hearing Bai Zhi's words, Fang Ze nodded silently.

There's no denying, collaborating with Bai Zhi, the thing Fang Ze felt most at ease with was: Bai may not look high on the intelligence quotient when solving cases, but her emotional quotient is indeed not low.

Everything is arranged very well and is also comfortable for everyone.

No one needs to worry about risking their lives out in the field, only to turn around and see the boss taking all the credit for themselves.

Bai Zhi always tries to take good care of everyone around her, allowing everyone to receive the rewards they deserve...

Thinking this, Fang Ze couldn't help but think about this case.

Just as Bai Zhi said, the case has developed to a point where it's probably beyond what the Emerald City Security Bureau can handle.

The bureau will pass the buck, the state will do the same, and a bigger storm is likely to come quietly.

And himself, the person who triggered everything, will certainly be involved.

And... before being caught up in the middle of it, what he can do is to enhance his strength as soon as possible.

To ensure he can control his own destiny in the midst of this huge storm.

And... while everyone's attention is still diverted by this case, to quickly catch up with the progress of the Flower Morning Festival! Grow in secret and dazzle everyone!

And to catch up with the progress of Flower Morning Festival, the key person is actually the only fish that slipped through the net in this case, the one who knows all about the Shadow Organization's information regarding Flower Morning Festival... Hua Jian.

As long as he's caught and interrogated by the Late-Night Investigation Room...

All information about Jiang Family and the Shadow Organization regarding Flower Morning Festival could be extracted.

Then he could himself easily catch up with other forces' progress and become one of the contenders for the final secret of Flower Morning Festival.

Only... to move on Hua Jian, the Rejuvenation Society must take action.

Rejuvenation Society... why haven't they made a move yet?

While Fang Ze was thinking this, suddenly, hurried gasps came from the stairwell.

He couldn't help but look up. Then he saw Nan Yi's companion, Little Fatty, climbing the stairs breathlessly, rushing over to Fang Ze.

After reaching Fang Ze, he first bowed to Bai Zhi and Little Lily, then said in a whisper to Fang Ze, "Commissioner, may I have a word?"

Fang Ze glanced at the two women, then followed Little Fatty a little further away.

Little Fatty carefully checked to make sure that Bai Zhi and Bai Ling weren't eavesdropping, then he whispered to Fang Ze, "Commissioner, the Hua Jian you've had us keep an eye on has run into trouble."