Chapter 184: Murong Bufan

“Who are you?”

Suddenly shined on by a flashlight, Xiao Longchen spoke in a low voice.

Although the newcomer was only at the peak of Huajin, he calmly walked through Xiao Longchen’s full release of aura.

This person was definitely not simple.

The newcomer, hearing Xiao Longchen’s question, took out a badge.

“I’m Murong Bufan from the National Special Management Bureau, responsible for handling matters related to martial arts experts.”

“Now, I require you to put down your weapons and answer my questions!”

“…”

Xiao Longchen finally understood why Wang Haoran had staged this scene—to falsely accuse him in front of this person!

But Xiao Longchen couldn’t fathom why Wang Haoran would rely on this young man.

A peak Huajin, with unremarkable skills.

With Wang Haoran’s abilities, he could flash over and knock him out with a brick. Why be wary of him?

After much hesitation, Xiao Longchen decided to relent and put away his weapon.

Seeing this, Wang Haoran felt it was a pity.

If Xiao Longchen had lost his temper and stabbed him, it would have been perfect!

Even though Xiao Longchen was a mid-stage grandmaster, and Murong Bufan was only at the peak of Huajin, a fight would spell trouble for Xiao Longchen!

Murong Bufan was the one who had intervened with a gun when Wang Haoran killed Su Xiaoyi.

At that time, Wang Haoran instinctively used “Identify” to check Murong Bufan’s details.

[Murong Bufan: Protagonist of “Nine Transformations of the Heavenly Dragon”

Protagonist Halo: 5000

Combat Strength: 488 (Peak Huajin)

Constitution: 350 (Dragon Blood Physique)

Mental Strength: 200

Trust: -15

Charm: 100

Golden Finger: Nine Transformations of the Heavenly Dragon Divine Skill;

Dragon Blood Physique (Heavenly Dragon Bloodline, exceptional talent)

Shifting Stars (Family secret skill, can reflect 20% of received attacks back to the attacker)]

As a protagonist affiliated with the Special Management Bureau, even Wang Haoran couldn’t get detailed info on him, so he decided to avoid confrontation.

Now, even though Murong Bufan was only at the peak of Huajin, Wang Haoran, a peak grandmaster, felt threatened by him.

Didn’t expect to run into him again so soon.

“Tsk tsk, a jade plaque containing the power of a legendary realm expert. Murong Bufan can’t just be an ordinary Bureau member; he must have powerful backing!”

Wang Haoran used his X-ray vision and saw Murong Bufan had three such plaques.

Meaning, he could utilize three full-strength strikes equivalent to a legendary realm expert.

A fight would be extremely dangerous!

Wang Haoran feigned pain as he got up.

Seeing Wang Haoran seemingly injured and Xiao Longchen standing, Murong Bufan sternly ordered.

“What are your names?”

“Xiao Longchen.”

“Wang Haoran.”

Despite knowing Murong Bufan was the weakest but acted the most authoritative, both Xiao Longchen and Wang Haoran grudgingly gave their names.

Hearing the names, Murong Bufan frowned.

“You’re not in our records.”

“You’re both grandmasters, right? Don’t you know grandmasters must register with the Special Management Bureau?”

“Didn’t know! You didn’t notify us, how would I know to register?”

Wang Haoran retorted confidently, with Xiao Longchen nodding in agreement.

He also thought it best to get rid of Murong Bufan first.

Hearing Wang Haoran, Murong Bufan was speechless.

Our Special Management Bureau is renowned in the martial arts world; you’re grandmasters, how could you not know our regulations?!

After checking online, he found their civilian identities were in order.

Both insisted they were unaware, and he had no counter.

He could only say, “Make sure to register by tomorrow!”

“Leave now, and remember to abide by the law!”

Seeing Murong Bufan let them go so easily, Wang Haoran was surprised.

You handle things so casually? Didn’t you see the knife in Xiao Longchen’s hand? Clearly, there was intent to shed blood tonight!

I staged this, and it ends like this?

Wang Haoran had to speak up.

“Officer Murong, I want to report a crime!”

“I’m from the Wang family in S City, known for being a five-star good citizen!!”

“And he’s a foreign mercenary, paid to kill me!”

“…”

Hearing Wang Haoran, Murong Bufan looked at Xiao Longchen.

But Xiao Longchen remained unfazed.

“I’m also from the Xiao family in S City! Although I went abroad for a while, the mercenary accusation is his slander!”

When Xiao Longchen returned, he had forged a legal identity.

He didn’t believe the Bureau could investigate matters on the Euro continent.

Wang Haoran scoffed at Xiao Longchen’s rebuttal.

“Slander? What’s that in your hand? A dagger! One stab could kill!”

“You just attacked me!”

“Officer Murong, this is attempted murder! Arrest this mercenary!”

Hearing Wang Haoran, Murong Bufan shook his head.

“It was just a matter of your incompetence. You both fought each other.”

“…Fight? Are you blind? Can’t you see the gleaming dagger in his hand?”

Wang Haoran frowned. A grandmaster, suspected mercenary, should warrant thorough investigation by Murong Bufan.

Why dismiss it as a mere scuffle?

Murong Bufan explained.

“You’re both grandmasters. For you, an ordinary dagger isn’t an offensive weapon!”

“But didn’t you just say grandmasters must obey the law? If I recall, it’s illegal to carry such a long knife under public safety regulations!”

Hearing Wang Haoran, Murong Bufan snorted.

“…Special circumstances, it’s a mutual fight!”

“Either reconcile now, or come with me to the Bureau!”

“…”

If Murong Bufan took Xiao Longchen to the Bureau, even if Wang Haoran had to go too, it wouldn’t matter.

Because Xiao Longchen, as the God of Killers, would inevitably clash with the Bureau.

As a model citizen with no bad record, Wang Haoran could just watch the drama unfold.

But Wang Haoran didn’t expect Murong Bufan to seem biased towards Xiao Longchen.

And why had his trust level dropped to -25?

He couldn’t possibly know I’m the ghost-masked man from that night, right?

Though Murong Bufan was only at the peak of Huajin, his backing from legendary experts meant he had significant influence in the Bureau.

If they both went in, Wang Haoran might end up being the one in trouble.

Thinking this, Wang Haoran had to relent.

“Fine, let’s reconcile!”

“Officer Murong, you’re really something!”