Ye Tian's mind went blank for a moment.
Report himself for theft?
Who reported him?
Someone saw him taking those two wallets?
Logically, with his skills, ordinary people shouldn't have noticed. Did he actually slip up today?
Ye Tian felt a bit frustrated.
His mind started working rapidly, quickly coming up with a somewhat plausible excuse, and he planned to start denying everything.
There was no way he could admit the wallets were stolen!
"Inspector, actually I..."
But before Ye Tian could finish his sentence, the girl next to him, with a face flushed with anxiety, hastily explained on his behalf:
"Inspector, these two wallets belong to bad guys. Ye Tian took them to punish the wicked and promote good! You have to believe him!"
Ye Tian's face turned dark.
If you don't know how to talk, just say less!
Who are you trying to frame? Originally, he was just a suspect, but now, thanks to her, he was as good as convicted!
"Truly big in the chest but small in brains!"
As expected, as soon as the girl finished speaking, the leading inspector spoke coldly:
"Punishing evil and promoting good? Who gave you that authority? Stealing is stealing! Young lady, your words will be taken as testimony."
Then, he turned to look at Ye Tian.
"Come with us."
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Ye Tian was speechless. What was this all about? He had just arrived in Haiqing City and now they wanted to take him in?
"I... you can't do this!" The girl looked worried, but her words were of little use.
Ye Tian remained silent, but his hand in his pocket moved swiftly, composing a message and sending it out.
Finally, he sighed lightly and said, "Alright, I'll go with you."
Ye Tian had briefly entertained the idea of forcibly escaping, but quickly dismissed it. With his skills, these ordinary people in front of him wouldn't be able to stop him. However, getting physical with the inspector would escalate things, and Ye Tian didn't want to become a fugitive.
He had already contacted his contact person through text, briefly explaining the situation. They should soon arrange his extraction.
There was no need to take unnecessary risks.
"Let's go," said the inspector coldly, cuffing Ye Tian's hands directly.
Ye Tian didn't resist, but a hint of disdain flickered unconsciously in his eyes.
This kind of thing couldn't possibly restrain him. If he wanted, he could easily break free.
Ye Tian shrugged, taking steps to follow the group.
And then, suddenly.
Ye Tian felt a subtle pull, some inexplicable force guiding him. He turned around and looked back.
On the second floor of the waiting hall.
A tall and exceptionally handsome young man stood straight, gazing sternly in their direction.
They locked eyes across the empty space.
Ye Tian believed it was his first time seeing this person, yet he felt an uncomfortable sensation in his heart.
Several inspectors urged, "What are you dawdling for? Hurry up and move."
"Is it my imagination...?"
Ye Tian withdrew his gaze, dismissing the matter from his mind, and continued to stroll nonchalantly.
His demeanor was relaxed and carefree, nothing like that of a suspect.
On the second floor, Li Ze watched as Ye Tian's figure disappeared.
A faint smirk played on his lips.
The reason Ye Tian was reported and taken away for investigation by the inspectors was naturally his doing!
"Ding! Antagonist Value +800!
"Ding! Antagonist Value +100!"
Li Ze smiled faintly.
With a casual gesture, he summoned the system interface.
Antagonist Development System:
Host: Li Ze
Personal Wealth: 1.9 billion
Charisma: 30 (Normal person: 10, Max: 30)
Physique: 27 (Normal person: 10)
Skills: Advanced Cello, Advanced Piano, Literary Appreciation (Intermediate)
Antagonist Value: 1600
Current Triggered Book: "Martial Arts Expert from the Countryside Enters the City"
Friendly Reminder: Host's current Antagonist Value is 1600, while the protagonist's current Luck Value is 10200.