Chapter 135: Goodbye Once Again
“Name?”
“Zhou Ming.”
“Age?”
“Twenty-five.”
“Gender?”
“Male.”
Inside a spacious interrogation room, Zhou Ming was being questioned, while his Beast Taming partner, Silver Scale, was locked to the side inside an alloy iron cage.
Inside the interrogation room, a heavy machine gun was already trained on Zhou Ming and his beast, clearly treatment reserved only for Beast Tamers.
“Very cooperative, aren’t you.”
Opposite Zhou Ming sat a middle-aged man with a stern expression and bronze-colored skin.
Seeing Zhou Ming being so sensible also made him feel a trace of surprise.
“Officer, I am a law-abiding citizen. Naturally, I must cooperate with your work.”
After resolving the armed squad that had attempted to kidnap Lei Yuan, Zhou Ming had not the slightest intention of resisting the official forces of the Qinghui Base.
As a large-scale base, it was certain to be guarded by Transcendent Beast Tamers. He was not arrogant enough to challenge the official power of the Qinghui Base.
This matter had been done to protect Lei Yuan, and he was also a student of Qinghui Scientific Research University, so Zhou Ming was not worried about his own safety.
Moreover, after Lei Yuan successfully researched energy pulse long-distance communication technology, her social status within the Alliance had already undergone a cross-tier transformation.
With Lei Yuan and his relationship, she would also pull him out, so Zhou Ming naturally did not want to cause any new trouble.
“Clang…”
The Blood Hunter Type-1 Handgun Zhou Ming had used, along with the Thunder Type-2 Revolver, was tossed onto the table by the other party.
“This is what you call law-abiding?”
Looking at the Zhou Ming before him, Chen Tong, the captain of the Major Crimes Unit of the West District Public Security Bureau of Qinghui Base, was also extremely shocked by Zhou Ming’s strength.
At such a young age, not only had he dealt with a fully armed squad, he had also used a Thunder Type-2 Revolver to successfully kill three Beasts.
If Zhou Ming had not voluntarily surrendered, the Public Security Bureau would have had to pay an extremely heavy price to take him down.
After all, the first wave of officers to arrive at the scene had not included any professional Beast Tamers.
“Self-defense, self-defense.”
Hearing Zhou Ming’s answer, Chen Tong’s expression turned cold as he prepared to continue questioning him, when the interrogation room door was suddenly pushed open.
“Director Zhang.”
Seeing the newcomer, Chen Tong immediately stood up to greet him.
Zhang Mingfeng, Director of the West District Public Security Bureau of Qinghui Base, was also a professional Beast Tamer whose promotion and class advancement was Phantasmal Tamer.
“Release this young man. He acted bravely for a just cause.”
“Yes.”
Chen Tong did not ask why, nor did he mention the firearms placed on the table. The reason he could become the captain of the Major Crimes Unit of the West District Branch did not rely solely on ability or merit.
“Zhou Ming, these are your personal belongings. In addition, you may take your beast with you.”
As a nearby officer unlocked Zhou Ming’s handcuffs, the firearms sealed in a transparent plastic bag were already placed by Chen Tong into a kraft paper bag.
“Thank you for the trouble.”
After retrieving Silver Scale back into his Beast Taming Space, Zhou Ming immediately expressed his gratitude to the two men before him.
“It was we who delayed your time, young man. Your girlfriend is waiting for you outside. Go quickly.”
Hearing Zhang Mingfeng’s words, Zhou Ming immediately reacted—it must have been Lei Yuan and the school stepping in to get him out.
He then quickly walked out of the interrogation room.
“Director Zhang, who intervened?”
Only after Zhou Ming and the other officers had left did Chen Tong speak to ask Zhang Mingfeng.
“People from Qinghui Scientific Research University, and special agents from the Security Bureau.”
“How did the Security Bureau get involved?”
The Security Bureau was a department directly under the Alliance Council, responsible for protecting important personnel. Its director was a Transcendent Beast Tamer of the Weapon Master class.
“You don’t need to ask about that. Your task now is to pry open the mouths of those three people as soon as possible.”
“Yes.”
Outside the interrogation room, Lei Yuan, Lei Yuan’s mentor Liu Qingyu, Zhou Ming’s teacher Lu Dabo, and an unfamiliar middle-aged man were all waiting for Zhou Ming.
“Lei Yuan, Mentor Liu, Teacher, I made you worry.”
“As long as you’re fine, Brother Zhou.”
At this moment, Lei Yuan did not care about being shy and took the initiative to step forward and hug Zhou Ming.
Only after confirming that Zhou Ming was safe did the two elders, Liu Qingyu and Lu Dabo, interrupt the conversation between Zhou Ming and Lei Yuan.
“Zhou Ming, there is some bad news we need to tell you. The school has revoked your auditing student status. From now on, you can no longer study at our Qinghui Scientific Research University.”
Hearing this, Lei Yuan immediately objected to such a decision.
“Mentor Lu, why would the school make such a decision? This time, it was Brother Zhou who saved me.”
After saying that, Lei Yuan immediately pleaded with her own teacher, Liu Qingyu. In her heart, his status was no less than that of her own family.
“Teacher, please help.”
“Lei Yuan, stop. I can understand.”
Zhou Ming took the initiative to stop Lei Yuan. He was not surprised by the school’s decision at all. After all, with the strength he had displayed, it already exceeded the scope of a normal student.
No matter how close his relationship with Lei Yuan was, for someone like him who posed a hidden risk, Qinghui Scientific Research University could not possibly continue to keep him.
“I have a few words I want to say to Lei Yuan as a farewell. Could you give us a bit of private space?”
“Three minutes.”
This time, it was the middle-aged man standing to the side who spoke. His tone was cold and unquestionable, as if this was the maximum concession he could accept.
“Thank you.”
Zhou Ming glanced at him twice before pulling Lei Yuan into a nearby room.
“Brother Zhou, I brought your snake.”
Lei Yuan thought Zhou Ming wanted to retrieve his belongings and hurriedly raised her right arm.
“Sorry to trouble you.”
Under Zhou Ming’s control, the Ironthread Snake entered a state of feigned death, enough to evade the perception of professional Beast Tamers. As such, no one noticed that an Ironthread Snake was coiled around Lei Yuan’s arm.
Under Zhou Ming’s control, the Ironthread Snake regained its vitality and immediately spat out the Spatial Ring it had swallowed.
“You accepted your teacher’s recommendation?”
“Mm.”
Lei Yuan lowered her head and responded softly.
As for this answer, Zhou Ming had already guessed it when he left the interrogation room and saw the unfamiliar man outside.
The man’s aura was sharp and efficient, carrying a trace of iron-blooded presence, with a hint of a soldier’s temperament about him.
At the same time, Zhou Ming also felt a trace of threat from him—clearly not an ordinary Apprentice Beast Tamer.
“After you go to the Alliance Headquarters, without your teacher’s protection, you need to keep your wits about you when doing things. Don’t be as naive as before.”
“I’m not stupid.”
Hearing Zhou Ming’s concerned words, a trace of sweetness arose in Lei Yuan’s heart, though she refused to agree with his assessment of her being naive.
“Not stupid? Didn’t you notice I was using you?”
If the experimental plan at that time had continued, Zhou Ming’s humanity would most likely have gradually disappeared.
Fortunately, the appearance of the Dark Card Organization had interrupted Zhou Ming’s experimental plans, and his year and a half at Qinghui Scientific Research University had allowed his indifferent attitude toward living beings to change.
It was precisely because of this that Zhou Ming could calmly tell Lei Yuan about his original intentions.
“I’m not afraid of you using me. As long as I have the ability, you can use me for a lifetime.”
Looking at Lei Yuan as she spoke such persistent words, Zhou Ming took the initiative to lean close to her face and left a sentence by her burning red ear.
“The next time we meet, I will give you a gift.”
The three minutes came to an end, and Zhou Ming could only bring this final farewell to a close.