Chapter 156: Xu Mo: This Reward Is Truly Harsh

One second ago, Xu Mo was just thinking that this reward would probably be very generous.

The next second, a system prompt sound rang in his mind.

The reward arrived.

"You successfully outwitted the Hangcheng Police and the Investigation Team, earning a four‑choice reward."

"Reward One: Cracked Wealth‑Making Treasure."

"Reward Two: fifty wild giant pandas."

"Reward Three: Ultraman Tiga transformation device."

"Reward Four: +10 to stamina, +10 to agility."

This reward truly is quite generous.

Except they're all a bit off.

A quick glance.

Xu Mo went numb.

What the heck is a Cracked Wealth‑Making Treasure?

The kind with unlimited balance?

Alright, it does sound tempting.

Choosing this reward could work.

But the problem is this reward is just too harsh!

I don't dare pick it, I don't dare…

Fifty wild giant pandas.

This is even more insane.

These are national treasures.

Can anyone raise them?

Let alone raising fifty.

Even raising just one would be enough to kill you eight times.

This reward… is even harsher than the Cracked Wealth‑Making Treasure!

Obviously, it can't be chosen recklessly.

The third reward—Ultraman Tiga transformation device.

Wow~

How fresh!

You can actually transform into Ultraman anytime, anywhere!

With this thing, is the Investigation Team even a joke?

Even if the Investigation Team has completely surrounded Xu Mo, he wouldn't panic.

Just transform into Tiga directly.

Any Investigation Team in Xu Mo's sight is just a joke.

A single laser blast would finish off the little monsters, let alone the Investigation Team.

This reward is indeed good.

But it only lasts briefly.

You have to know that Ultraman transformation has a time limit.

During the transformation, it's indeed fierce.

What about when the transformation ends?

Then you'd be caught and locked away for research for a lifetime?

Not appropriate, can't choose…

The first three rewards are all eliminated.

Placed before Xu Mo, only the final reward remains.

"I choose Reward Four!"

As soon as the words left his mouth.

Xu Mo's stamina and agility each instantly increased by ten points

Almost the moment the boost was received.

Xu Mo felt that he was completely different.

Feeling refreshed!

But don't underestimate these two boosts.

There's a saying: In all martial arts, speed reigns supreme and cannot be broken.

Another saying goes: One strength can shatter ten thousand techniques.

The two factors for fighting, Xu Mo has fully taken.

Strength and speed are fully maxed; he even feels he could knock out any champion on the spot.

Of course, that's just Xu Mo's feeling.

As for how strong he actually is.

He himself doesn't know.

Because Xu Mo currently has no chance for real combat.

…

Downstairs.

Han Fei and his party just got into the car, ready to leave here.

Suddenly, as if he had thought of something, Han Fei shouted to Chen Ke, "Wait, don't start the car yet!"

"What's wrong, Han Team?" Chen Ke asked, puzzled.

"We were too hasty and missed a crucial step," Han Fei said, then lowered the car window.

Immediately, he turned to the four police officers in the patrol car parked nearby.

"Xiao Jiang, the four of you go upstairs and check the person in the 888 private room, see if he's really Zhang Wei or Xu Mo after Disguise."

Hearing that, the four officers said nothing, opened the car door without further comment, and got out, preparing to go back and check.

"Hold on," Shen Manni took makeup remover oil from her bag and handed it to the four officers: "Use this to wipe his face and you'll know."

"Alright," Officer Xiao Jiang took the makeup remover oil.

Han Fei gave one final instruction.

"We don't have much time to waste; let's split into two groups. We'll go first, you go up to check. If there's no problem after checking, meet us… and be careful."

The four officers smiled and nodded.

At the same time they patted the guns at their waists.

"Don't worry, Han Team. Even if he's the real Xu Mo, it's fine; we have guns. You go first, we'll go up to check, and we'll be there shortly."

Having said that, the four turned and re‑entered the clubhouse.

Han Fei assigned only four to go up because there truly wasn't much time left for them.

The all‑or‑nothing approach was clearly insufficient.

If, due to doubt, the real Xu Mo escaped, it would be a loss not worth taking.

So they had to split into two routes.

As the four officers re‑entered the clubhouse, Han Fei's party also drove away.

Preparing to capture the "real" Xu Mo.

"Han Team, isn't that unnecessary? Didn't we confirm the one upstairs wasn't Xu Mo? Besides, where would Xu Mo get the nerve to face so many of us alone?" Chen Ke said while driving.

Han Fei gave a faint smile.

"Sail carefully on the ten‑thousand‑year ship; this time Xu Mo has a ninety‑nine percent chance of pulling a 'fox‑cat swap the prince' trick, but there's a one percent chance he's just acting to deceive us."

"Even though the chance is low, we still have to check, right? I forgot in the rush earlier, but it's fine; letting Xiao Jiang and the others check now isn't too late, and splitting into two groups won't waste our time."

…

Inside the private room.

Xu Mo just picked up the car key on the table, ready to leave.

But as soon as he opened the door of the private room,

he was met head‑on by four police officers.

Xu Mo was slightly stunned.

What's going on?

Wasn't I leaving? Why turn back?

Just as Xu Mo was dazed, one officer waved at him.

"No need to be nervous; we'll verify your identity, it'll be quick."

After speaking, he took out the makeup remover oil Shen Manni had given him, ready to squeeze it into his hand and apply it to Xu Mo's face.

Seeing the officer's action,

Xu Mo couldn't help but smile.

"That old fox… even though I acted so convincingly, it didn't dispel his suspicion."

At this moment, Xu Mo's aura, voice, even his demeanor were completely different from before.

The four officers felt a knot in their hearts.

Something's wrong!

It seems to be the real Xu Mo!

Without a word, they prepared to draw their guns and fire.

But the next second,

the officers were all stunned.

The gun holsters at their waists… were empty!

Where are the guns?

They were clearly placed in the holsters just fine.

Lost!?

For a moment, the officers became a bit panicked.

Losing their sidearms during a mission is a serious blunder!

Suddenly, Xu Mo's voice rang out directly in front of the four.

"Are you looking for this?"

The four no longer focused on the waist holsters.

Instead, they looked up at Xu Mo.

They saw Xu Mo holding four guns in his hands.

Officer: "???"

When did the guns get into Xu Mo's hands?

Originally, the four thought that once Xu Mo got the gun, he would fire at them.

They were just about to step forward and snatch it.

But Xu Mo seemed completely uninterested in those guns.

Instead, he hung the gun on his finger and handed it forward: "Back to you. You can't even watch over something this important; be more careful next time."

The officers were even more stunned.

Everyone said Xu Mo was clever, hard to catch, tricky, and so on.

Looking at it now… hehe.

That's a real blockhead!

Having a weapon and not using it, then damn well giving it back—what else but a blockhead?

Officer Xiao Jiang, without a word, took one of the guns back from Xu Mo's hand.

And mercilessly pointed the barrel at Xu Mo.

"Hands on your head, squat down."

"Tsk tsk… Even when I give you a chance, you're still useless," Xu Mo sneered.