I'm Really Going to Become an Immortal

Just as Chen Yun had anticipated.

The inquiry concluded quickly, and the officers had no need to trouble him excessively.

After all, he hadn't shown any exceptional skills—although his sweeping leg technique that subdued the assailant looked cool, it wasn't shocking or noteworthy to others.

Moreover, he had no connection with the assailant, and numerous witnesses around him attested that he had only retaliated when the knife-wielding man approached and threatened him.

Thus, the inquiry progressed swiftly.

According to Officer Liu Cunsheng,

the assailing man had no previous criminal records and apparently no connection to the man he had stabbed.

However, his employer was known for intensive work demands, and the police speculated that excessive fatigue might have led to some mental instability in the man.

Of course, these were only simple speculations.

The specific details would have to wait until the police completed their following procedures with the related individuals, and that was something Chen Yun wouldn't be privy to.

In any case, there was nothing further concerning him, a righteous passerby, at the moment.

Even if there were to be something,

it would be about delivering the reward for his act of valor in a few days.

This was something Liu Cunsheng mentioned in passing after asking a few related questions and chatting with Chen Yun.

According to him, Chen Yun's actions could indeed be considered valorous, and the police could award him a 2,000 yuan reward.

However, Chen Yun chose to decline.

He expressed, with all apparent morality, that acting valiantly was just human nature and merely self-defense compelled by the circumstances.

As for the real reason,

it was because, after understanding from Liu Cunsheng that the reward required some promotional appearances with the police,

he immediately decided to refuse.

Though cooperating with the police to shoot some videos for promotion in such a short video era could indeed bring some reward,

Chen Yun still preferred to avoid the public eye as much as possible.

The more you do, the more mistakes you make; doing nothing means no mistakes.

Even if he could wear a hood or blur his face, Chen Yun still firmly declined.

Of course, if the police offered more money,

he might consider appearing anonymously…

Contemplating these thoughts, after adding Officer Liu Cunsheng as a friend on WeChat, Chen Yun walked out of the trendy shop.

He looked around briefly until he spotted Bai Shi peeking from behind a nearby load-bearing pillar.

With an inevitable shake of his head, he walked toward Bai Shi.

"What are you skulking around here for?"

Chen Yun couldn't help but ask.

That peeping look, combined with his somewhat hefty figure,

and not fully hidden by the British-style hat, the Mediterranean bald spot,

made him appear unexpectedly sleazy.

"Ah, sorry, I'm allergic to sir."

"A gentleman does not stand beneath a dangerous wall; I just want to stay far away when I see them."

Bai Shi shrugged helplessly, glancing at the officers inside the trendy shop who were handling the situation.

Initially, he was shockingly watching Chen Yun effortlessly subdue the armed man.

But as soon as he saw the officers arriving,

he reflexively walked away.

The shop was crowded, so his departure didn't attract attention.

Upon hearing this,

Chen Yun couldn't help but fall silent for a moment.

He couldn't help but inwardly criticize Bai Shi's weird professional paranoia.

If it weren't for the fact that he knew Bai Shi was not a bad person and they had a relatively good relationship,

educated under the banner of the new era, he might have really been tempted to hand this guy directly over to the police.

No other reason,

but because this guy just didn't look like a good person.

Of course,

all of these were just silent complaints in Chen Yun's mind.

In reality, he and Bai Shi shared an unspoken understanding.

Just as Bai Shi wouldn't ask why he was so capable of fighting, he wouldn't inquire about Bai Shi's past either.

The two exchanged looks for a moment.

Bai Shi spoke first, "Come on, food is the God of the people, and I'm still hungry."

Saying this, he took the lead and walked forward.

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March 3, 5:00 PM.

At this moment,

the streets of Shucheng began to bustle.

People hurried along

some carrying backpacks, rushing to their next class; others with shopping bags, quickly crossing the pedestrian walkway; and still others immersed in their own worlds, heads down, glued to their phones…

The shops lining the street gradually lit up, with snack stalls, restaurants, and cafes beginning to emit the aroma of various delicacies.

The setting sun's rays slanted against the glass curtain walls of the tall buildings, casting a golden glow.

After having dinner and singing songs with Bai Shi,

Chen Yun took the subway home alone.

As for Bai Shi, he said he was attending the second round of interviews at some educational institute.

He didn't come back with him.

Once Chen Yun finally reached home, he also became silent, sitting on the sofa.

The rays of the setting sun filtered through the curtains, casting a glow on his body.

It was as if he were wearing a golden cape or as if his body was sprinkled with cheese shavings.

Chen Yun's face was illuminated.

The velvety surface of the sofa felt warm and comfortable against his skin.

He couldn't help but squint his eyes, enjoying this moment of tranquility.

His mind couldn't help but recall today's experiences.

Today's outing for a meal

had revealed another significant change in himself.

That was…

The latent desire and instinct for battle hidden deep within his bones.

He discovered that when he suddenly faced an armed man today,

he wasn't scared at all.

He just calmly observed every detail of the assailant rushing towards him.

Throughout the encounter, he remained incredibly composed,

even feeling a slight sense of anticipation.

This reaction was definitely not normal; the former Chen Yun would have panicked in such a situation,

or it should be said that any ordinary person would panic in such a situation.

But not only did he not panic,

he actually longed for and looked forward to the armed man approaching him, his mind filled with thoughts of tearing the man's throat apart with his fingernails.

Fortunately, Chen Yun had strong willpower.

He controlled these thoughts.

However, in the brief exchange that followed, Chen Yun also demonstrated extremely fast, precise, and ruthless moves.

Narrowly dodging the man's stabs twice,

then quickly grabbing the man's knife-wielding wrist, followed by a powerful sweeping kick that knocked him straight to the ground.

Such crisp, efficient techniques

were almost instinctively executed.

This thirst for battle and the proficient combat instinct further made Chen Yun realize the bizarre changes in his body.

Chen Yun spread his palm open, revealing a hint of confusion.

The light of the setting sun dripped onto his open hand from outside the window.

Feeling this warmth,

Chen Yun contemplated a question,

"What am I turning into?"

he murmured.

But in the empty room,

no one could answer him.

He wasn't afraid of these changes; he just didn't know where his future would lead.

After a moment of silence, he clenched his fist.

No matter what,

he would continue to explore his body while adhering to his moral integrity.

Stay calm, accept the current situation,

and keep researching, experimenting, developing…

sooner or later, he would uncover the truth.