Chapter 180: Chapter 155: New Life in the Capitol City Chapter 180: Chapter 155: New Life in the Capitol City The next morning, around eight o’clock, a woman from the Yixing City Guard, in her thirties, arrived at the hotel where Su Yuan and Luo Bingtong were staying.
On the sofa in the hotel lobby, Su Yuan and Luo Bingtong sat opposite the woman and talked.
“Are you saying that there are more members of the Micro Light Secret Society in Yixing City besides Li Yadong and Luo Hui?” Su Yuan asked as he looked at the woman in front of him.
The woman nodded, “That’s right.
We have detected that one member from Linyang City and one from Changtai City have also moved over.
These two are one Silver High Stage and one Silver Middle Stage; these are also tasks taken on by other students.”
“So, it’s four people…,” Su Yuan pondered briefly before asking, “What about the students who took on their tasks?”
“One of the tasks was taken by two students from Wanzhou Academy, and the other task was taken by a student from Capitol Capital College.”
“Students from Capitol Capital College, then.”
Su Yuan nodded.
It wasn’t unusual to encounter students from Capitol Capital College in Wanzhou.
Wanzhou is relatively closer to the central region.
To the west is Shuzhou, and to the northwest is Zizhou.
Further north beyond Zizhou is the Capitol City.
So it’s a 5V4 situation…
Su Yuan’s eyes revealed his contemplation.
Fighting 2V2 with Luo Bingtong would be better than bringing others for a 5V4.
Not to mention whether the three other students could handle the additional two members of the Micro Light Secret Society; even if they could, the chaos of the melee introduced more variables.
“If you want to give up the task, we will proactively cancel it, and you won’t lose any academic points.”
Usually, giving up a task results in a deduction of 10%-30% of the task’s reward in academic points, depending on the situation.
However, this particular task had unique circumstances.
With the addition of two other Silver-level wanted criminals, more unstable factors were introduced, increasing the difficulty.
This was considered an objective factor, so no points should be deducted.
Su Yuan merely hesitated slightly before shaking his head, “That’s not necessary.
We’ll continue with the task.
By the way, have the people from Wanzhou and Capitol City arrived?”
“They have all arrived earlier.
They’re currently awaiting in the hotel next to our branch.
If you decide to proceed with the task, I’ll take you there now, and we’ll discuss the specifics when we get there.”
“Alright, let’s go over.”
…
In the second-floor conference room of the hotel beside the eastern branch of the Yixing City Guard Bureau.
The woman knocked on the door and said, “Captain Wang, I’ve brought the two students who accepted the tasks involving Li Yadong and Luo Hui.”
Su Yuan and Luo Bingtong entered the conference room.
Besides the Silver Middle Stage City Guard captain at the front, there were three other boys.
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The two sitting together were both of Silver Early Stage, suggesting they were probably sophomore students at Wanzhou Academy.
When Su Yuan saw the short-haired youth with his arms crossed sitting alone by the window, he froze slightly.
Because this person gave Su Yuan a particularly familiar feeling.
“This person looks a lot like Xiang Dingqian…”
Su Yuan sized up this person.
A square face, short hair, dark red pupils, bearing about four to five points resemblance.
However, their temperaments were different.
Though both had an arrogant demeanor, this person seemed colder than Xiang Dingqian.
“Could it be Xiang Dingkun?”
Being in the same class, Su Yuan had heard that Xiang Dingqian had a more talented cousin studying at Capitol Capital College, named Xiang Dingkun.
This person’s aura had unmistakably reached Bronze High Stage!
Su Yuan guessed that this was likely his talented cousin.
At this moment, Xiang Dingkun faintly felt Su Yuan’s gaze linger on him, so he looked up.
Yet after glancing at Su Yuan and Luo Bingtong expressionlessly, Xiang Dingkun withdrew his gaze, seemingly uninterested in others.
“Please sit down,” Captain Wang gestured for Su Yuan and Luo Bingtong to take their seats, “Now that everyone is here, I’ll get straight to the point and discuss the current situation.”
“You all accepted tasks involving members of the Micro Light Secret Society.
But now, four members have converged in Yixing, which puts a lot of pressure on our City Guard.”
With four Micro Light Secret Society members, there are two Silver High Stage and two Silver Middle Stage.
The tasks taken by Wanzhou’s Pan Jin and Ma Long are related to the Silver Middle Stage member from Changtai City.
The task accepted by Xiang Dingkun from Capitol Capital College involves the Silver High Stage member from Linyang City.
And the tasks accepted by Su Yuan and Luo Bingtong are related to the two Silver High Stage members here in Yixing City.
Su Yuan’s heart stirred.
Xiang Dingkun had accepted a Silver High Stage task as well?
Initially, seeing that the two students from Wanzhou were Silver level, Su Yuan assumed they had taken on the Silver High Stage task.
Unexpectedly, it was Xiang Dingkun who had accepted it.
Captain Wang glanced over the group and asked, “I need to confirm; are Xiang Dingkun, Su Yuan, and Luo Bingtong all freshmen?”
“Yes.”
Su Yuan nodded.
But Xiang Dingkun’s eyes flashed with a hint of surprise.
He looked again at Su Yuan and Luo Bingtong.
They’re freshmen too?
Xiang Dingkun was greatly surprised.
For himself, it was understandable.
But to find other freshmen daring to take on Silver High Stage tasks?
Even in Capitol Capital College, there weren’t more than a handful of freshmen willing to take on Silver High Stage tasks.
Were these from Demon City, or even Demon Capital?
Captain Wang looked at those seated in front and said slowly, “While each of you is a genius from a top academy, I still must remind you that these members of the Micro Light Secret Society are not weak.”
Now that all four are together, considering the urgency, we’ve already applied for Gold Level experts to be dispatched.
If any of you wish to back out, it’s still a good time.
We will cancel the tasks for you, and you won’t lose any academic points.
For the City Guard, if academy students take on wanted tasks, the Guard becomes supportive instead of leading unless it’s a “cooperation” task initiated by the Guard.
In such cases, if students die during the task, the City Guard isn’t held accountable.
Of course, criticism behind the scenes is inevitable.
For safety reasons, Captain Wang intended to reassign the tasks and directly request Gold Level experts.
But the precondition was the students voluntarily giving up the tasks.
However, neither Su Yuan and Luo Bingtong nor Xiang Dingkun were likely to change their minds after coming this far.
Xiang Dingkun said expressionlessly, “I’ll take this task.
I’ll kill them for you.
Just let your City Guard find them.
No more overthinking.”
Xiang Dingkun spoke rather rudely, but in fact, he had no need to be polite.
The academy and the City Guard were merely cooperating.
The academy students were essentially helpers.
Furthermore, in terms of both strength and potential, Xiang Dingkun was on par with Captain Wang.
Su Yuan nodded, “We’ll also continue with the task.”
Wanzhou Academy’s Pan Jin and Ma Long seemed somewhat hesitant to quit.
But seeing Su Yuan and Xiang Dingkun, who were both freshmen, accepting the task directly, they felt unable to voice their thoughts.
After a brief hesitation, Pan Jin and Ma Long also nodded, indicating they had no objections.
Captain Wang saw that no one intended to quit and sighed.
“Alright, in that case, please rest in this hotel for now.
Our target’s whereabouts are uncertain.
When we find them, we’ll notify you immediately.
If you need anything, just let us know directly.”
After Captain Wang finished, he left, giving the five students time to communicate among themselves.
Wanzhou’s Pan Jin and Ma Long took the lead and asked, “Are the three of you from the Three Capitals Academy?”
Xiang Dingkun sat afar, seemingly uninterested.
Luo Bingtong also sat quietly, saying nothing.
Only Su Yuan nodded, “Yes, we’re from Demon Capital Academy.”
Noting this, Pan Jin and Ma Long couldn’t help but feel overwhelmed.
The talents from the Three Capitals were indeed arrogant, one surpassing the other.
Fortunately, the one before them was still approachable.
Pan Jin smiled, “Student Su, if the targets are together, let’s all cooperate well.
There are four members of the Micro Light Secret Society.
If someone accidentally lets one slip, it’ll affect everyone.”
In fact, Pan Jin and Ma Long had only recently broken through to the Silver level two months ago.
This was their second time undertaking a Second Stage Task.
Their last task involved Silver Early Stage opponents, which they solved rather easily.
This time, they picked a Silver Middle Stage target, thinking it would be manageable.
But with the current situation, and so many people involved, they feared chaos might lead to unforeseen complications.
Hearing Pan Jin, Su Yuan’s expression cooled, “Rest assured, we’ll handle our targets.
Just ensure you handle yours.”
By the window, Xiang Dingkun also coldly added, “If you can’t handle it, or have concerns, back out early.
There are plenty of freshmen in Capitol City willing to take your task…”
Even familiar Star Card Masters often found it challenging to coordinate, let alone unfamiliar ones.
Pan Jin and Ma Long’s concern was really about whether Su Yuan and his group had the power to handle their targets, fearing that failure might “let someone slip,” disrupting their own task.
Such concern was understandable.
But if they were worried, they should’ve mentioned it when Captain Wang asked earlier.
At worst, they could abandon the task and find someone else.
Since they stayed quiet to save face earlier, they now have to bear all risks.
Worrying now, saying meaningless words, what’s the point?
Realizing their words had backfired, Pan Jin and Ma Long felt embarrassed after being exposed by Su Yuan and Xiang Dingkun.
“You all discuss further; we’ll leave first.”
Not wanting to continue the conversation, Su Yuan took Luo Bingtong and headed out of the conference room.
The woman who brought Su Yuan and Luo Bingtong earlier had already arranged their rooms in the hotel.
Since they wouldn’t be of any help in the search, Su Yuan planned to devote their time to cultivation.
After leaving Moyang Peak, Su Yuan had felt his Star Power surging, nearing the High Stage.
With Skilled Level breathing technique enhancing his cultivation speed, perhaps a dedicated period of cultivation would enable him to attempt a breakthrough.
“Wait a moment.”
Just as Su Yuan and Luo Bingtong were about to exit the room, Xiang Dingkun suddenly called out.
“Do you know me?”
Xiang Dingkun asked as he looked at Su Yuan.
“I know your brother, Xiang Dingqian.”
“Oh?
My useless brother.” A trace of disdain flashed in Xiang Dingkun’s eyes, “As a direct lineage of the Capitol City Xiang Family, instead of staying in the Capitol City to compete with the top geniuses, he went to such a remote place like Demon Capital Academy.”
“Maybe the top geniuses are in Demon Capital,” Su Yuan laughed softly and then headed upstairs with Luo Bingtong.
“Are people from Demon Capital this confident now?” Watching their departure, Xiang Dingkun coldly snorted, “I hope that during the Holy Spring competition, your Demon Capital Academy maintains this confidence.”