A Top Scholar in Everything-Chapter 43: The Banshee’s Long Hair, Acquired!

Bounty hunters are a very special group.

You say they’re law-abiding citizens, yet they can whip out a Gatling mortar and go "rat-a-tat" on the street.

You say they break the law,

but this group somehow holds Imperial-issued arrest warrants and can capture or even execute fugitives.

The bounties from the Bounty Hunter Guild often involve criminals whose fate is irrelevant, and they’re usually martial artists or extraordinaries who pose a tremendous threat to the public.

So handling battles involving bounty hunters in the city really tests the investigator’s skills.

"Ladies and gentlemen, we were handling a group of fugitives and unexpectedly encountered members of an evil secret organization.

We resorted to using weapons of mass destruction without prior permission, and we ask for your forgiveness.

No ordinary people have been accidentally injured so far.

We are willing to compensate for any loss caused and take full responsibility."

A bounty hunter walked over and sincerely said to the two investigators.

"You guys are really something, aren’t you?"

Lin Shan felt a headache coming on, her voice weak.

Perhaps she was influenced by someone, as she often loved to nitpick now.

Xu Kai, with a solemn face, said, "It’s best if no ordinary people were hurt. First, cooperate with me to handle the secret organization members who didn’t manage to escape. I’ve already sealed off the surrounding area. By the way, is ’Mr. Enthusiastic Citizen Bai,’ who reported the case, one of yours?"

"Mr. Enthusiastic Citizen Bai? No, all our people are here."

"Then he might still be in the tavern. He’s the one who noticed the anomaly and quickly reported it, likely holding a lot of firsthand information. We need to rescue him."

Xu Kai instructed.

The bounty hunters didn’t dare to defy the investigator’s instructions and immediately stopped firing at the tavern.

However, Lin Shan had an uneasy feeling in her heart.

From the register of people entering and leaving the North District she had gotten earlier.

She had a suspicion that the enthusiastic Mr. Bai could very well be someone she knew...

The battle in front of the tavern ended quickly.

Three Tier Nine Martial Artists were no match for that shabby-looking uncle.

This mechanical transformation’s energy level was likely over a thousand, reaching Tier Eight Martial Artist standards.

With the help of the Anomaly Bureau, this group was even less of a match.

Everyone was swiftly killed or captured.

Xu Kai called in a fire truck to start extinguishing the tavern fire.

The bounty hunters worked with the officials to start post-incident recovery work.

Most of these martial artists were fugitives with murder charges.

They were hired at a low cost by the tavern owner to serve as bodyguards.

Baiyu was unaware of what happened in front of the tavern.

Now, he and Qin Shou were taking the woman all the way to the warehouse.

It was a warehouse exclusive to the tavern.

Inside were mostly common goods.

"Tsk tsk, even has the latest weapon—a "Striker." A shot from this can pierce through a thick steel plate, just a little less powerful than your R8."

Qin Shou picked up a weapon from a nearby box that looked like a rolling pin.

"Isn’t this the S-6-8-6?"

Baiyu, having played many shooting games, thought to himself.

The warehouse originally had guards, but when the battle began, they all seemed to flee for their lives.

The two traveled unimpeded.

Soon, they found the cage holding the Elf Banshee.

The guarding martial artist had vanished, leaving the entire warehouse’s contents unclaimed.

Click.

The iron cage’s chain broke easily.

"Don’t be afraid."

Seeing the fearful look on the Elf Banshee’s face, Qin Shou smiled kindly, "My name is Qin Shou, and I’m not a bad person."

"Enough talk, knock her out and take her.

Do you think with her mobility, she can keep up with the mechanical armaments?"

Baiyu rolled his eyes.

"Hehe."

Qin Shou scratched his head, just about to knock her out.

But the Elf Banshee quickly gestured in sign language, indicating her willingness to cooperate.

Baiyu’s expression changed slightly, "Can communicate?"

She nodded, speaking haltingly, "I...not very...speak...human language. Our vocal cords...sound...different."

"Alright, as long as you can understand.

I’m taking you away now.

You were a purchase I made; it’s a legitimate transaction, though I don’t see you as merchandise.

Trading Elf Banshees is unethical, but the Empire doesn’t interfere.

If you stay here, you’ll likely be captured by someone else for the next transaction.

You currently have no status and are considered an illegal immigrant, meaning anyone could execute you.

All I want from you is your hair.

I can get you a legitimate Sub-human status, allowing you to legally live in the city. If you ever wish to leave, I won’t stop you.

Remember,

all I want is your hair!!

If you understand, nod."

The Elf Banshee nodded rapidly.

Baiyu pulled a piece of cloth from the side and wrapped her up, "It might be a bit stuffy, but this is more convenient for now."

The two packed up and left the warehouse without delay.

Outside, the flames gradually subsided, and with the Anomaly Bureau’s involvement, the tavern’s martial artists were quickly captured.

Many of them wore black robes, looking like troublemakers at a glance.

"Indeed, there’s a connection between the tavern’s backers and the secret organization; it’s a base for the latter."

"Tonight, they held a trade fair, hoping to conduct an evil ritual to communicate with the Evil God under such circumstances..."

Baiyu understood.

Running into this situation tonight was purely bad luck.

Of course.

Where misfortune lurks, fortune follows.

At least now, he had captured someone who seemed to be a major member of the secret organization, which might not be a bad thing. freewebnoveℓ.com

Baiyu was also eager to understand these secret organizations better.

To ask them why they treated people like livestock, killing and torturing at will, treating them as food.

Such things weren’t even certain fierce exotic beasts would do.

"Let’s go."

Seeing from a distance Lin Shan maintaining order on the scene, Baiyu knew things were mostly under control here.

Even though these secret organizations were a scourge, he wasn’t their match yet.

Growing discretely was the king’s way.

Baiyu looked at the Elf Banshee and let out a sigh.

One of the materials for a Prayer Technique apprentice, Banshee Hair, acquired!

...

The scene remained chaotic.

Journalists from several major media outlets in Linjiang City had already swarmed in.

Lin Shan and Xu Kai had to handle not just the bounty hunters and fugitives, but also the reporters.

"Miss Lin, an insider revealed that the case was discovered by a man calling himself ’Mr. Enthusiastic Citizen Bai,’ who called immediately. How is his safety now?"

"What do you think about the bounty hunters using such large-scale hot fire weapons to capture fugitives? Do you think the Empire’s bounty system is reasonable?"

"Were there any innocent casualties in the tavern?"

"Among those captured, there are members of the secret organization. Could you disclose the damages they caused?"

A group of journalists surrounded Lin Shan, making her increasingly frustrated.

"Chief, I can’t take it anymore. Send someone to deal with these reporters!" Lin Shan complained on the phone to the Chief.

"Our Anomaly Bureau is responsible for the city’s security, so we naturally have to work a bit harder."

Anomaly Bureau Headquarters.

The Chief had his legs propped up on the desk, slouched in an executive chair, speaking into the phone:

"Your performance has been outstanding lately, and I’m considering giving you a raise next month.

Demon City Headquarters also holds you in high regard.

At this moment, you can’t work with emotions.

That’s all for now.

I have a distinguished guest to host on my end."

Hanging up the phone, the Chief took a sip of coffee and looked at the man on the sofa with a smile, "Captain Allen, do you really not want my company for your trip to Hades Prison?

The person you’re going to see this time is an A-Level dangerous criminal, and regulations require at least three people to go."

Allen, with a somber face, replied, "No need, I’ll take responsibility if anything happens."

"Alright, alright, but be careful, Captain.

He’s the High Priest of the Abyssal Ascetic Association.

We sacrificed many investigators to capture him."

The Chief’s smile gradually disappeared as he reminded seriously.

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