Once, I wanted to be a good person

Chapter 212 30. Tremors in the State! (10,000-word chapter begging for monthly passes!)_2

The middle-aged man Jiang Cheng, upon seeing this, did not mind. He raised his head with a smile that was not quite a smile and looked at the Security Bureau's gate. He then said to Bai Zhi, "Let's go. This is my first time visiting the Emerald City Security Bureau in this capacity."

After that, he walked into the Security Bureau like he owned the place, leading the way with measured steps.

The numerous Commissioners at the Security Bureau had just been surprised by Qianfeng's arrival, and now seeing Jiang Cheng enter, they looked over once again and started to talk amongst themselves.

"They really brought Commissioner Jiang in."

"This is really blowing up into a big issue."

"The Jiang Family is noble. But Director Bai is also a noble. Who knows what will happen when they meet."

"Yeah, indeed."

While everyone was chatting, Fang Ze, who was upstairs, also saw this scene.

He pointed at the arrogantly sauntering Jiang Cheng and asked Bai Ling, "Who's that guy? Why so arrogant?"

Bai Ling glanced at him and said softly, "That's Jiang Cheng."

Fang Ze let out an "Oh" and said, "So that's Jiang Cheng. Seems even more arrogant than me."

"He acts like he's at the Security Bureau on vacation."

"Are they going to prepare a suite for him and arrange a few servants to wait on him?"

Bai Ling gave him a look and nodded matter-of-factly, "Of course."

She then looked at Fang Ze, puzzled, and said, "What? You didn't know?"

"Aside from the crime of treason, nobles have their sentences reduced two levels for any other crime they commit. Plus, they receive special treatment while in custody and during interrogation."

"And only the Noble Court of the nine major jurisdictions has the authority to judge and punish them."

Fang Ze: ???

Fang Ze's face was full of confusion.

"Is it that good?"

He couldn't help but ask, "What do you think about me? Do I have the potential to become a noble?"

Bai Ling seriously looked him up and down and then said, "For you... seems like there's not much hope."

"But if you make an effort and win over Bai, your kids might have a chance."

"Bai does have a noble title."

Fang Ze: ...

How could Fang Ze engage in such freeloading! He preferred to rely on his own strength!

Say, by marrying Bai Zhi and then plotting her demise, could he, as a "widower," perhaps inherit the title? Experience more on My Virtual Library Empire

Hey... Why does this plot sound so familiar?

......

As the two were playfully chatting, soon Bai Zhi, who had settled Jiang Cheng, also came over.

She rubbed her temples with a tired gesture and said, "I'm not even sure if what I'm doing is right anymore."

"I feel like I've really stirred up a hornet's nest."

Fang Ze glanced at her and said, "Didn't you consult the Director? It was the Director who ordered the arrest, right?"

Bai Zhi nodded, seemingly wanting to explain the situation, but after thinking it over, she hesitated.

In the end, she just let out a light sigh and said, "Let's wait and see. See how things play out."

"Hopefully there won't be any problems."

With that, she couldn't help but look at Fang Ze and asked, "By the way, with all the case-solving you've been doing these past few days, how is your Martial Arts Cultivation and Awakening Ability coming along?"

She paused, then added, "When I contacted the Director today, I did put in a good word for you. But the Director postponed it, citing that the case isn't closed yet, and your previous punishment isn't even finished."

"You need to push harder and make a breakthrough soon. Don't let her use these excuses to dismiss your achievements."

Hearing Bai Zhi's words, Fang Ze stretched out his hand to her.

Bai Zhi, looking at Fang Ze's outstretched hand, paused for a moment, but still, out of trust in Fang Ze, she extended her hand and they shook hands.

Fang Ze's hand, hard to the touch, felt as if it was covered with a thick layer of refined steel.

Bai Zhi was shocked for a moment, then looked at Fang Ze with a surprised face, "Skin... Skin Tempering?"

Fang Ze smiled and nodded.

Bai Ling, watching this, had a look of amusement as she glanced back and forth between Fang Ze and Bai Zhi.

It was clear that seeing Bai Zhi as shocked as she had been made her feel like her own initial surprise wasn't so foolish.

But Bai Zhi didn't notice Bai Ling's gaze.

At this moment, her heart was entirely on Fang Ze.

She couldn't help but stretch out her other hand, examining Fang Ze's condition together. To her amazement, Fang Ze had indeed reached the Skin Tempering realm!

She suppressed her surprise and commented with a neutral tone, "Your progress is good. Then your Awakening Ability must have reached the higher levels by now, right?"

At Bai Zhi's words, Fang Ze felt a bit embarrassed.

He said, "It's just a bit short."

Bai Zhi looked puzzled, "A bit short?"

Fang Ze nodded, "Yes. I've just advanced to the middle level."

Hearing what Fang Ze said, even though Bai Zhi was doing her best to suppress her astonishment, waves of shock still surged within her!

She had known that Fang Ze's Awakening Ability was very strong.

But she thought it would be quite similar to her own.

After all, she had been able to kill Fusers even when she was just a beginner Awakener.

But... she had truly not expected that Fang Ze's Awakening Ability would only break through to the middle level after he had reached Skin Tempering?

When did she make her breakthrough? Bai Zhi thought for a moment...

It seemed that she had become a middle-level Awakener after she had developed five tendons, reaching Tendon Tempering Perfection, right?

And at that time, her Awakening Ability was hailed by her family as one of the most potent powers seen in decades.