Chapter 578

"Remember, you are an indispensable genius of my Xuanjing City," she said earnestly, looking at Su Ming.

"If you have anything you need in the future, come find me at any time," she added with a slight smile.

This sentence carried the weight of a thousand catties; it meant she was willing to take action for Su Ming.

The influence of a mayor went without saying.

Hearing these words, Su Ming felt a warmth in his heart and made a decision.

This Mayor An was likely truly and sincerely willing to befriend him.

"Then I thank you very much!" Su Ming said, cupping his fists.

She had essentially helped him out of a predicament.

Otherwise, this Yun Zhengchu would have been truly troublesome.

Immediately, he activated the Wave-Lingering Steps and darted away, disappearing in a flash, as if afraid to stay for even one more second.

Yun Zhengchu watched Su Ming's retreating back, his brows furrowed tightly, his eyes filled with confusion.

He looked toward An Ranling and asked:

"My lord, this person is highly suspicious; his answers regarding the deaths of these two Sakura Nation assassins were extremely vague."

"Why let him go? This might be the only clue we have…"

An Ranling looked at Yun Zhengchu, her expression returning to seriousness.

"Zhengchu, I want to ask you a question…"

"In this world, who does not have secrets?"

Her eyes flashed with sharp light as she stared at Yun Zhengchu, as if she could see through his very thoughts.

Hearing this counter-question, Yun Zhengchu was momentarily rendered speechless.

Indeed, many people had their own secrets.

Even he himself had secrets…

An Ranling continued:

"Every job-changer has their own secrets, and you are no exception. If we were to drag everyone back for interrogation just because of a little suspicion… would we even be able to keep up with the work?"

Subsequently, she stepped forward and said earnestly:

"I know you have just joined the Security Bureau and are eager to achieve something."

"That is the nature of young people."

"But one must not be too hasty or eager for quick success in all things, otherwise, good intentions will lead to bad outcomes."

"Sometimes, things done with the most noble of ideals can result in hellish consequences."

"Our true enemies are the assassins of the Sakura Nation, not him."

"He killed the Sakura Nation's assassins, which is actually a great merit; how could you forcibly bring him back?"

Hearing these somewhat reproachful words, Yun Zhengchu's eyes brightened slightly.

In his heart, a sense of joy actually arose.

The Mayor was opening up to him; this was the first time!

She was intending to… cultivate him!

He immediately focused his full attention, firmly engraving every word in his heart.

"Have you forgotten that the Newcomer Combat Tournament for this year is in a few days?" An Ranling asked, frowning.

"You once stood out in the competition, which led to your subsequent opportunities."

"A genius seed like him with ten-star talent will inevitably participate as well."

"If you bring him back for questioning, how will he prepare for the competition?"

"This could potentially ruin a newcomer's future."

"In the future, you must carefully weigh such matters before making a decision, do you understand?"

An Ranling's gaze was piercing as she said sternly:

"Yes!" Yun Zhengchu said solemnly.

Afterward, he looked at the scattered body parts on the ground, his eyes solemn.

"However, my lord, there is one more thing I cannot figure out."

"Whether in terms of realm or age, I am higher than him, yet I feel I cannot see through his thoughts."

"His speech was completely watertight."

He was twenty-nine years old, yet in front of Su Ming, he actually felt he was not as mature as the other party.

"This matter truly leaves me baffled; what exactly has he experienced to possess such a delicate and cautious mind?"

An Ranling shook her head and said:

"Do not dwell on this matter anymore; from now on, you only need to remember that he is my friend, and in the future, he may also be your friend."

"That is enough."

"The current international situation has changed drastically, and a storm is brewing; our Dragon Nation needs to be fully prepared, and such a genius must be allowed to grow."

Yun Zhengchu nodded and said: "This subordinate understands."

"I will conduct a separate investigation into today's events," An Ranling said.

"Yes," Yun Zhengchu replied.

"This person's strength must surely exceed that of an ordinary newcomer, for his very temperament is extraordinary," he murmured to himself, looking in the direction Su Ming had left.

He also gave a positive evaluation of Su Ming.

Since he was Mayor An's friend, there was naturally no need to doubt him further.

Perhaps in a dozen years or so, they might even become comrades-in-arms…

The doubts he had in his heart regarding Su Ming were finally dispelled. ===== CHAPTER 580 =====