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Me, kidnapped?

Kidnapped by a group of ordinary community people?

Jiang Chuan couldn't recover from his shock, unable to focus on Long making the call, with flickering eyes.

For years, he stayed by Ding Yishan's side, though he hadn't ventured out since.

But after reaching Half-Step Extraordinary, killing those Unity of Heaven and Man outsiders wasn't much different from dealing with ordinary people.

Yet today, in an ordinary community, he crashed?

"Brother, I'm really sorry, Inspector Cheng is coming over immediately. If it's a misunderstanding, I, Long, will kneel and apologize to you."

Long put down the Defense Communication, scratching his head awkwardly, instantly easing the tense atmosphere in the mall.

The crowd casually put away their guns, chatting and laughing as if nothing had happened.

The first floor became lively, with many people carrying materials inside, seemingly busy repairing basic infrastructure.

This place was indeed different from other places in the Buffer Zone, exuding an indescribable vitality.

Children were chasing and playing in the mall, giving Jiang Chuan an illusion of the "peaceful and prosperous" feeling found only in the Inner City.

Of course, this place was still rundown, with debris piled in the corners, metal bunk beds reaching the ceiling, and everywhere seemed chaotic.

Yet if those external messes were ignored, the people bustling around in this space made him feel more comfortable than the carefully maintained order in the Inner City.

Jiang Chuan clicked his tongue secretly, suddenly regretting his rash entry without a more cautious approach.

But he vaguely felt that everything happening here was worth going back and discussing with Ding Yishan, as this change was definitely not what the Buffer Zone should have.

Even though Ding Yishan had always been indifferent to the reforms of the Idealist Faction.

Moreover, Cheng Ye was definitely not that simple. Before even meeting, the situation felt reminiscent of Cheng Long secretly accumulating strength when he went to the Pioneer Corps, deserving focused attention.

Of course, the most important thing right now was to escape.

Fortunately, he hadn't met Cheng Ye before, so if he muddled through by pretending to be sent by the station to check on medical conditions, he might be able to blend in, right?

Phew.

Amidst chaotic thoughts, someone suddenly shouted, Inspector Cheng is here.

Jiang Chuan subconsciously looked up, completely stunned.

The chaotic mall seemed to have been paused, nearly a thousand people almost simultaneously stopped their work.

Everyone, whether men, women, or even children, in an instant, all turned their eyes towards the entrance.

Thud, thud.

Steady footsteps approached, a particularly youthful-looking young man walked in with his head held high.

In simple shorts and pants, his physique wasn't particularly tall or big.

As he walked by, nearly a thousand pairs of eyes naturally followed, filled with deep gratitude and respect.

When he stopped, the crowd's breathing slightly paused, and the large mall suddenly fell silent.

He's Cheng Ye?

Jiang Chuan's mind roared as if struck by a heavy hammer, completely losing the ability to think.

Countless fragmented memories overlapped.

On the day Ding Yishan took office years ago, a similar scene occurred outside the inspection station.

Countless people spontaneously surrounded, their eyes full of respect and allegiance.

But since then, he had never witnessed such a scene again, even though many residents were respectful to the inspector, none equaled such unison of gaze, let alone this almost instinctive solemnity.

"Who, is looking for me?"

As the words fell.

Nearly a thousand people almost simultaneously turned their heads, their gazes collectively focusing over.

Jiang Chuan never imagined that being watched could induce such an intense feeling of needles on his back.

Every gaze seemed to carry weight, pressing his shoulders, even making breathing difficult.

But at this moment, he had no choice.

He could only muster the courage to look up, squeezing out a bitter smile, meeting the young inspector's eyes.

Memories blurred again, the face held an uncanny resemblance, with a commanding look, as if he saw Cheng Long standing there.

"Hmm?"

Their eyes met, the opponent's eyes appeared filled with stories, yet Cheng Ye searched his memory, confirming he had never seen this face.

He instinctively opened the panel.

Then couldn't help raising his eyebrows.

[??, 98.8%]

[Searchable range: Intelligence, Items, Skills (Level 1, Level 2, Level 3)]

"Strange, where did this guy come from, why is his harmony rate so high, almost full without even speaking!?"

"Oh, and there's a Level 3 skill to search?"

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