An Chen was not worried that Wang Zhaoyang would sell him out.
He spoke so vividly, even completing parts that hadn't happened, making it sound like it was all true.
An Chen suspected that if anyone questioned whether there were other people present, Wang Zhaoyang would be the first to disagree.
As Wang Zhaoyang was about to spin a tale, someone couldn't help but raise a question.
"Those vicious criminals, did you really catch two of them by yourself?"
According to Wang Zhaoyang, he subdued both individuals effortlessly. Even if the Transcendents had some strength, and according to Wang Zhaoyang, these two also had knives and were people who had shed blood, how could Wang Zhaoyang have dealt with them so easily?
"How could it be fake?"
Wang Zhaoyang glared again, waving his fist.
"Look at my muscles, do they look like I have no strength?"
Wang Zhaoyang was tall and usually enjoyed playing basketball, so he looked quite sturdy.
The person who questioned him fell silent.
At this moment, a familiar sound of footsteps entered everyone's ears.
The sound of those leather shoes stepping on the floor was very familiar to all the students in the school; it belonged to the Head of the Academic Affairs Office.
The students gathered at the entrance of Class Nine were about to scatter, but the Head of the Academic Affairs Office had already arrived at the classroom door, looking sternly at the group of people in the corridor.
"Stand aside!"
Behind the Head of the Academic Affairs Office were several other people: the Head of the Grade, the Head Teacher of Class Nine, and even the school secretary.
Seeing these imposing figures standing before them, the group of students lost their courage to run. Dozens of people obediently lined up, standing still, with their heads bowed, not daring to speak.
"Wang Zhaoyang, come out for a moment!"
The Head of the Academic Affairs Office walked into the classroom and then called out.
Wang Zhaoyang stood up blankly, pointing at himself with his finger and opening his mouth.
"Me?"
"Come out quickly!"
Wang Zhaoyang slowly walked out, and his classmates in the room looked at him with pity.
Just now, he was the glorious Wang Zhaoyang; now, he had become a drowned dog.
With so many imposing figures standing at the door, what good could be waiting for Wang Zhaoyang?
The last person to enjoy such a privilege seemed to have been expelled.
However, as soon as Wang Zhaoyang reached the doorway, the Head of the Academic Affairs Office put away his perpetually stern face and replaced it with a warm smile.
"Zhaoyang, don't be nervous. I called you out not to criticize or educate you, but because someone wants to see you."
"Someone wants to see me?"
Wang Zhaoyang looked puzzled.
Another set of footsteps approached, this time more muffled, like the sound of boot heels on the ground, and there were two or three such sounds mixed together.
An Chen, mixed among the students who were being punished, silently watched Wang Zhaoyang, and then a person appeared from around the corner, making An Chen raise an eyebrow.
That person was Zhang Wei. Zhang Wei was wearing a crew-neck T-shirt and long pants, and behind him were two people dressed in black uniforms.
Both of them had a badge on their chests, a badge An Chen had seen before—it was the Kunpeng emblem.
People from Kunpeng wanted to see Wang Zhaoyang?
An Chen immediately felt a bad premonition.
This case was actually handled by people from Kunpeng.
Zhang Wei, on the other hand, immediately saw An Chen in the crowd, and instantly showed an "as expected" expression, winking, and then quickly walked towards Wang Zhaoyang.
An Chen's scalp tingled.
The other party might not find any evidence, but judging by his appearance, he must have already confirmed that this matter was related to him.
After all, his strength as a Cultivator certainly couldn't be hidden from people like Zhang Wei and Yuan Lihuan, whose Realm was higher than his.
Moreover, evidence wasn't important to Kunpeng; this wasn't about punishing anyone.
"This is..."
The Head of the Academic Affairs Office stepped aside, extended his hand, and was about to introduce him when he was interrupted by Zhang Wei.
Zhang Wei smiled brightly, extended his hand, and firmly grasped Wang Zhaoyang's hand.
"Truly a young hero! To take down two vicious criminals by himself, something many adults cannot do!"
Wang Zhaoyang was stunned by the sudden praise and for a moment didn't know what to say, only shaking his hand blankly.
"This child performs well in school; he especially loves to help others, is simple and kind, and very upright. We are surprised that such an incident occurred, but it is not unexpected, and this is precisely our school's educational philosophy..."
"That's right, being able to contribute to society is the purpose of the school's teaching. Our school's teaching and nurturing..."
The Head of the Academic Affairs Office and the school secretary spoke in unison, but Zhang Wei's face showed a hint of impatience.
Zhang Wei was only a few years older than An Chen, looking about twenty-three or twenty-four, like a college student who had just entered society. He also didn't like listening to such things.
"Alright, alright, I'm mainly here today to meet our young hero, and one more thing: the two criminals our school's student helped us catch have a bounty on them..."
"How... how much?"
Wang Zhaoyang hadn't understood the previous part, but he understood this sentence.
Bounty?
His two free heads could actually earn him money?
Wasn't this like a pie falling from the sky?
"Fifty thousand for one, eighty thousand for the other, a total of one hundred thirty thousand, and it's tax-free!"
Wang Zhaoyang's eyes burst with golden light.
"One... one hundred thirty thousand!"
"Bang!"
The Head of the Academic Affairs Office slapped Wang Zhaoyang on the back.
"Student Wang means... money is not important; the main thing is finding the criminals. This is also a contribution to maintaining social order. He is satisfied to see the criminals brought to justice and to give those victims an explanation!"
"I..."
Wang Zhaoyang was about to get anxious, but the school secretary slapped him on the back again, making Wang Zhaoyang unable to speak.
"He wants to say that he is very proud and looks forward to being able to make more contributions to the country, society, and the nation in the future."
"We are very happy that Student Wang has this awareness! However, we will not shortchange the rewards that should be given. We just want to ask if Student Wang has time now. We want to hold a press conference for him, which might take about a morning. Your identity will not be revealed. Do you find it convenient?"
"Convenient! How could it not be convenient!"
This time, Wang Zhaoyang finally could speak.
"Then, leader, our school..."
Before the Head of the Academic Affairs Office could finish, Zhang Wei firmly refused:
"Sorry, we must ensure the personal privacy and safety of the Transcendent, so we cannot disclose any of his information to the public. We hope your school will not use this for publicity either."
"Yes, yes, yes..."
The Head of the Academic Affairs Office quickly apologized.