A person sacrifices himself to become a saint in a chaotic world of martial arts.

After breaking through the realm of hardness and softness, Su Bai did not stop and continued to practice diligently.

He was already standing in the courtyard when the first light of dawn appeared, and even in the deep of night, one could still hear the sound of fists whistling through the air.

With a foundation in his cultivation realm and the Great Perfection of the Golden Bell Shield, his Golden Bell Shield began to improve rapidly. A faint golden luster flowed beneath his skin, and each breath seemed to produce the soft ringing of a bronze bell.

On this day, an arrest warrant arrived from the prefectural government, interrupting Su Bai's cultivation.

An Wuyu, a former disciple of the Diancang Sect in Zhangzhou, committed murder and robbery in Fengshan County a few days ago. He raped a man's wife and daughter and fled when the crime was discovered. At the time, the experts in the county seriously injured him, but he still managed to escape. His whereabouts are currently unknown.

The wanted poster included An Wuyu's appearance and related information: thick eyebrows, square face, an old scar on the corner of his left eye, medium height, and skilled with a left-handed sword.

Providing clues earns one major merit; if the enemy is killed, five major merits are awarded.

Furthermore, because the victim was a member of the Li family, he would receive a reward from the Li family.

The Li family, one of the four great families of Fengshan County, is on par with the Ning, Zhou, and Zhen families, all of which are aristocratic families with a history of at least three hundred years.

"An Wuyu? I know this guy. He came to our Fenjiang County Town Garrison before. Back then, I was just an ordinary constable."

Li touched his chin as he recalled, his eyes somewhat dazed.

He subconsciously touched the broadsword that had been with him for many years at his waist.

"He was only in his early twenties then, and he was very ambitious and full of vigor."

"I also remember that An Wuyu was very young at that time, but he was already a master of the sixth level of martial arts, the Divine Power Realm."

Wang, the constable standing nearby, also spoke, his brows furrowed slightly, his fingers unconsciously tapping the edge of the table.

"Back then, a heretic from the Reincarnation Sect came to our county. He traveled here and even helped us deal with a master of the Reincarnation Sect. I witnessed that battle with my own eyes. He killed the heretic in just a few moves, cleanly and efficiently."

"I never expected him to betray his sect. I haven't heard much from him in years." Li Chatou sighed and shook his head, his gaze falling on the simple sketch of his face on the wanted poster, as if trying to glean something from those lines.

Both of them were veteran constables. They might not be as good as Su Bai in other aspects, but they were much better in terms of life experience.

They've seen too many people come and go, some rise to great heights, others meet their demise.

An Wuyu was once a genius who was famous in many parts of Zhangzhou.

For some unknown reason, he left his sect and was severely injured by a master within the sect, which directly crippled his True Qi Realm cultivation.

He then disappeared for a long time. Some say he died, while others say he went into hiding and became an ordinary farmer.

Unexpectedly, his reappearance has caused such a huge uproar.

According to the people above, a True Qi Realm expert from the Li family fought him and almost lost. It was only after an Elder of the True Gang Realm intervened that the expert was seriously injured, but the Elder still couldn't capture him.

When the Li family expert returned, his face was reportedly ashen, and the wound on his arm was so deep that the bone was visible.

"Don't come to our Fenjiang County, and even if you do come, don't come to our South District." Li Chatou looked worried and subconsciously glanced outside the door, as if the person might turn the corner at any moment.

In such a small place, even the chief clerk, Wei Zhiyao, is only at the sixth level of the Divine Power Realm.

The other deputy chief officers vary in strength, but at most they are no more than the fifth level of martial arts, the realm of hardness and softness.

With such strength, even if the opponent is seriously injured, taking them down would be extremely risky.

The key point is that ordinary constables can't even fight to the death, but these constables can withstand a bit more.

They are easily used as the vanguard during a siege.

"Yes, this is quite an achievement, and there's also a reward from the Li family. The only problem is that we might have the chance to receive it but not the chance to enjoy it." Wang Cha nodded. "These kinds of desperate people are the most troublesome. Even a rabbit will bite when cornered, let alone a genius like this."

"However, it would be good if we had any leads; that would be a contribution too." Officer Li glanced at the wanted poster again, his tone hesitant.

"That's true, and what if his injury is very serious? We can make flexible choices." Wang Chatou lowered his voice even further, his eyes flickering as if he was calculating something.

The two exchanged a glance, neither finishing their sentence, but both understood what the other was thinking.

Wei Zhiyao is leaving, and Su Bai is going to take over.

But given Su Bai's rapid promotion, it's likely that the position of constable in the southern city will become vacant again soon.

When the time comes... whoever gets the credit this time might be able to get their hands on that position.

As a result, the entire Southern Garrison was in an uproar, thanks to the two constables.

In the courtyard, groups of three or five constables huddled together, whispering amongst themselves, their eyes filled with barely concealed eagerness.

Some people were stroking the swords at their waists, while others stared at the wanted poster on the bulletin board for a long time without moving.

The police chief personally led the team, and every day before dawn, he would lead his men out to patrol the streets. His footsteps were much more frequent than usual, and even the street vendors noticed something was amiss and peeked out.

Su Bai also took this matter very seriously.

He stood in the courtyard, called Sun Hou and his men, as well as his direct subordinates, to his side, and his gaze swept across each of their faces. He said in a deep voice, "These days will be tough. Go to more secluded places, and if you see anyone suspicious, report to me immediately."

He paused, then added, "If you have any leads, I'll offer a generous reward."

The subordinates readily agreed, their eyes brightening slightly, before scattering away.

But these things can only be left to fate.

He only took it seriously for the first few days, announcing a generous reward for his subordinates to motivate them, before continuing his spiritual practice.

Once the courtyard gate is closed, the noise from the outside world is kept outside the walls.

Every morning until late at night, he stands in the courtyard, his feet firmly planted, his blood and qi surging repeatedly.

The intense energy surged through his body, like a scorching torrent washing over his meridians. With each exertion of energy, his muscles and bones emitted a subtle hum.

The Golden Bell Shield grew increasingly tough within the flesh and blood, as if an invisible bronze bell was gradually solidifying, enveloping the body within it.

"I need to become stronger! I want power!"

"Strength is everything!"

Sweat slid down his back, splashing onto the blue bricks and leaving dark, damp stains.

Su Bai felt that his cultivation level was rising rapidly. He was not hindered at all by the sixth realm. He was just waiting for him to accumulate enough strength to cross it smoothly.

That day won't be too far away.

With each breath, the breath is long and deep, like the tide. When you look inward, you can see the true energy surging endlessly in the meridians, becoming more and more profound.

Another two weeks have passed.

On this day, as the sun rose, golden rays filled the courtyard.

Su Bai finished his practice and stood up, his bones crackling, and a faint golden luster emanating from beneath his skin, even more intense than before.

Having broken through to the fifth level of the Golden Bell Shield, he looked down at his palm, clenched his fist, and felt the immense power contained within his flesh and blood. Satisfied, he ended this training session.

Su Bai changed into a clean set of official clothes and headed towards the Zhenfu Division.