Chapter 71: Five of Them! Five Criminals in Total!

"Ice Wolf, go!"

The power of a Contract Spirit was beyond what a human body could withstand. Not to mention a small knife, even with a handgun, it would be futile to resist.

After a moment,

"Wang Shu, hurry to the west side of the city. I've captured the fraudsters from the black market!"

Chen Shu took out his phone and called Wang Qian from the Spirit Control Bureau.

Soon, they arrived at the abandoned factory in the western part of the city.

"Hmm? Black market fraudsters indeed?"

Wang Qian immediately recognized the leader of the black market, Wang Bagu.

In addition, the other three were in a state of unconsciousness, with one of them, a chubby man, having a head the size of a pig and a face covered in bruises, clearly having been severely beaten.

Chen Shu crossed his arms and said, "Of course, those who tarnish my reputation will not be tolerated!"

"Indeed, very well!" Wang Qian nodded, surprised that Chen Shu had managed to capture the fraudsters in such a short time.

Chen Shu pulled Wang Qian aside and whispered, "Wang Shu, I've smashed one of the fraudsters into mosaic."

"No problem, as long as we can confirm they are accomplices. Anyway, this group of people won't be able to see the light of day for the rest of their lives."

Wang Qian waved his hand. Those who were wanted by the Spirit Control Bureau were undoubtedly extremely dangerous criminals.

Is this considered killing? Of course not, it's self-defense!

"Wang Shu, don't you think the Spirit Control Bureau should show some appreciation for my significant contribution?"

Chen Shu rubbed his hands together and raised an eyebrow.

"Oh, by the way, there's a mission at the Beast Tamer Association with a reward of 100,000. I'll give it to you later." Wang Qian said.

"Look at how you say it. Are you implying that I caught the criminals purely for the money?"

Chen Shu shook his head, appearing highly enlightened.

"Oh? Then what are you after, young man? Could it be that you are a true agent of justice?" Wang Qian's eyes looked strange as he wanted to see what Chen Shu would say.

With a smirk, Chen Shu replied, "Partly for justice, of course. The other part is to restore my reputation."

"You still have a reputation?" Wang Qian's expression froze as he examined Chen Shu.

Chen Shu spread his hands and said excitedly, "Of course! Who doesn't know the name of the Boss of the Black Market? Now, because of these criminals, my reputation has been tarnished. How can I sell medicine like this?"

Wang Qian asked, "So what do you want then?"

Chen Shu's eyes flickered as he grinned and said, "It's simple. Just sign a document in the name of the Captain of the Spirit Control Bureau, explaining my innocence."

After pondering for a moment, Wang Qian nodded.

Chen Shu immediately added, "That's great! And of course, the full 100,000 yuan reward should not be deducted!"

"...," Wang Qian shook his head. This guy really doesn't want to take any losses.

The people from the Spirit Control Bureau took away Wang Bagu and the other three criminals.

Chen Shu and Xia Bing returned to the downtown area.

"I really appreciate your help this time, Commissioner Xia!" Chen Shu looked at Xia Bing with sincerity.

Xia Bing shook her head and said, "Consider it repaying a favor. Without your help, I might not have been able to enter the special training class."

"That's good. We're classmates in senior year, so feel free to reach out to me if you need anything."

Chen Shu patted his chest with a generous and magnanimous expression.

"Classmates? You also got into the special training class?" Xia Bing widened her eyes, unable to believe it.

Chen Shu said, "Isn't the special training class for recruiting top students? Is it abnormal for me to get in?"

"Abnormal..." Xia Bing forced a smile but couldn't help but think: Abnormal my ass! We all studied hard for two years, finally made it into the special training class, and this guy enters as a Beast Tamer after just one month? Is there... something fishy going on?

Ignoring Xia Bing's thoughts, Chen Shu suddenly said, "By the way, Xia classmate, there were some flaws in the essay you gave me last time. When you have time, can you revise it?"

"Essay? What essay?" Xia Bing looked confused.

"The 2,000-word essay praising me. I felt it lacked sincerity and only focused on my appearance without delving into my inner qualities."

Shaking his head, Chen Shu continued, oblivious to Xia Bing's confusion.

"Huh? Where did she go?"

He looked up and saw that Xia Bing had already made her escape.

Chen Shu nodded approvingly at the teachable child and whispered, "Seems like she understood a bit of my deeper meaning. I'll write it down when I get home."

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"Let's submit the mission first."

Stretching lazily, Chen Shu headed towards the Beast Tamer Association.

When he arrived at the Beast Tamer Association, he bumped into a familiar face.

"Xie Bourou!"

It was none other than Xie Sunan, the owner of the pork stall. He was not wearing an apron this time, nor did he have a kitchen knife in his hand. Instead, he was dressed in casual attire and looked much younger, like someone in their forties.

"Huh? It's you?"

Xie Sunan turned around and also spotted Chen Shu.

Chen Shu asked, "What's up? Expanding your pork business to the Beast Tamer Association?"

"I'm here to check on the missions, damn it!"

"You? You're a Beast Tamer?"

"Any problem with that?"

Xie Sunan crossed his arms, his stubble quite prominent, and said, "As a Beast Tamer, it's reasonable for me to sell some pork, right?"

"Rea... Really reasonable..."

Chen Shu's mouth twitched as he approached the counter.

"I'm here to submit a mission."

Chen Shu presented the certificate given by Wang Qian.

"Just a moment, please!"

The staff smiled and quickly verified the document. They said, "Sir, the mission you accepted, investigating the fake medicine peddlers, has been completed! The reward of 100,000 yuan has been automatically transferred to your account!"

"Thank you!" Chen Shu nodded with a smile.

"Damn, your mission is worth 100,000 yuan?" Xie Sunan suddenly leaned closer and exclaimed, "You cunning middleman!"

"Cunning? Do you know what I've been through?"

Chen Shu widened his eyes, his expression filled with excitement. "Five! A total of five criminals! Do you know how I spent my day today? Do you know?!"

At that moment, the Beast Tamers in the hall turned their gaze towards them.

Xie Sunan's mouth twitched, thinking, Brother, can we have a little less drama here?

"You only received 40,000 yuan as my information fee out of the total 100,000 yuan reward!" Chen Shu crossed his arms and said, "At least refund me another 10,000 yuan!"

"Forget it, without my information, who would you have caught? Only I, Xie Sunan, could investigate it."

Xie Sunan sneered, showing no intention of refunding the information fee.

Chen Shu thought for a moment and decided not to push it. After all, if he pushed Xie Sunan too far, he might pull out his butcher knife...