The visibility in the interrogation room is not high, with only a few slogans like "Confess for leniency" hanging on the walls.

Seated at the table were two officers: one responsible for the questioning and the other for taking notes.

Lv Bai glanced down at his hands cuffed to the chair. He didn’t attempt to break free, instead nodded earnestly, "That’s right, exactly."

Bam!

The officer in charge of the interrogation slammed his hand on the table, "Be honest! If we didn’t have evidence, we wouldn’t have brought you in!"

After a perfunctory threat that felt procedural, the officer’s tone softened, "Just confess honestly. Let me tell you, your accomplices have already given you up. Confessing now might get you a lighter sentence. I’m looking out for you here."

Lv Bai pondered for two seconds and asked back, "Since the evidence is solid, why did Da Xiang’s Field Department transfer me to you?"

Incidentally, this so-called Da Xiang should really be called Da Xiang and Xiaoxiang.

As mentioned earlier, besides training Death Fighters, the Death Battle Campus also has a role in maintaining social order.

Da Xiang and Xiaoxiang, as the logistical departments overseeing the ten Death Battle Campuses, naturally have jurisdiction over crimes involving Death Fighters.

Especially the Field Department, which is full of fierce warriors.

This is why those in Can Society were so panicked when they learned that people from Da Xiang were coming.

The officer conducting the interrogation was about to raise his hand to continue slapping the table.

Just as his hand was raised and before it could come down, the door to the interrogation room was suddenly opened.

The police station leadership entered with a man dressed in a neat suit.

"He’s right here, Secretary Shen, rest assured our station won’t resort to any violent interrogation."

The man referred to as Secretary Shen nodded to Lv Bai first upon entering, then turned to praise the police station leader.

"Director Zhang’s reputation for integrity has even reached the ears of the council members."

After exchanging fake smiles, Secretary Shen explained his purpose, "I’ll be taking this person with me."

"Of course, no problem."

Director Zhang signaled his subordinates with a look to unlock Lv Bai’s handcuffs.

Then he whispered a supplement, "Next time, Secretary Shen, just give me a call directly. No need for you to come all the way."

"Hahaha, it’s not just wanting to see Director Zhang."

Noticing Lv Bai had already gotten up and started flexing his wrists, Secretary Shen symbolically added, "Director Zhang, we ought to keep in touch more often."

"Certainly, certainly."

Secretary Shen left with Lv Bai, while Director Zhang waved them off, conveying a harmonious atmosphere.

Walking in the corridor of the police station.

No matter what purpose Secretary Shen had, he was ultimately here to get him out.

Lv Bai thought about it and still decided to say thank you.

"You needn’t thank me. Even if I hadn’t come, they wouldn’t dare do anything to you."

Secretary Shen’s attitude was quite sincere: "From what I’ve gathered, you should already have joined the Zudian Campus’s Assessment Department, right? With your administrative level as an official assistant, once they confirm your identity, they’ll promptly send you home respectfully."

True enough.

After all, from an administrative standpoint, that Director Zhang is merely in an assistant’s deputy role.

This might be why Da Xiang’s Field Department directly tossed Lv Bai into this police station once understanding the situation.

But coming back,

Lv Bai did not know this Secretary Shen, so it couldn’t be an arrangement from Pu Xueli, right?

Luckily, Secretary Shen clearly knew Lv Bai’s doubts, he leaned over and whispered, "Mr. Lü, please don’t worry, I mean no harm to you. My master wants to meet you."

"Your master?"

Lv Bai always felt this term seemed a tad too antiquated.

"My master says once you meet, you’ll understand."

Secretary Shen did not further elaborate.

The two walked out of the police station, got into a black sedan, and drove towards the central area of the Underground City.

...

The vehicle eventually stopped in front of a high-end restaurant.

Lv Bai hadn’t gotten out of the car yet, but through the one-way car window, he saw a young man standing at the restaurant entrance.

To be honest, he truly didn’t expect to see Xiao Xueyin in a place like this.

Lv Bai was still in a daze when Xiao Xueyin came forward to open the car door, looking quite emotional, "Lv Bai, my brother, finally found you."

Xiao Xueyin stepped back a bit, leaving room for Lv Bai to get out of the car, and continued, "Recently, I heard Zudian Campus had a triple-first super genius. I guessed it was you."

Lv Bai got out of the car, with a seemingly harmless and friendly smile on his face.

"What a coincidence."

"Indeed, who would’ve thought we were both in Shelter Number 9, otherwise we would have met much sooner."

Xiao Xueyin was genuinely excited, his pallid complexion even had a hint of redness.

He directly grabbed Lv Bai’s arm, "Come on, let’s not stand here. Let’s go in and talk over a meal."

Lv Bai chuckled, not resisting, letting Xiao Xueyin lead him into the restaurant.

Secretary Shen didn’t follow, knowing to park the car.

Xiao Xueyin seemed to be a regular here, as the doormen greeted him enthusiastically.

Entering a pre-booked private room, Xiao Xueyin instructed for the dishes to be served.

While waiting for the food, Xiao Xueyin, not waiting for Lv Bai to ask, explained proactively, "Lv Bai, my brother, just for you helping me in the Death Arena, if you ever run into any trouble in the Underground City, just mention my name, I’ll help you sort it out. My Xiao Family has a bit of sway in Shelter Number 9."

He didn’t mean to boast; it felt more like a specific self-introduction.

"Secretary Shen probably didn’t tell you, my father is a city council member, and he supports my interaction with you."

Being a city council member is considered high-level in Shelter Number 9.

The policies and laws implemented in the Underground City are primarily decided by these city council members.

Out of a total of forty-six seats, even the most ordinary city council members, in administrative level, are only one grade below the Death Battle Campus principals like Pu Xueli.

As for individuals like this supporting their children to interact with Lv Bai, it’s quite normal.

Strictly speaking, Lv Bai is a gleaming potential prospect, many are eager to make connections but lack a channel; once the opportunity arises, any rational person would support it.

Of course, Xiao Xueyin did not mention other family members’ positions, but it likely isn’t too low, otherwise, it couldn’t be called the Xiao Family.

Lv Bai, constantly interacting with figures at Pu Xueli’s level, had long become accustomed to the upper echelon, so he wouldn’t feel awed or overly flattered.

He nodded with a cheerful smile, "That’s well-deserved."