I'm already invincible, and you're telling me I just logged in?

"My dear Yuan'er, my son!"

Xu Yan was filled with questions.

Shen Shuangning, standing to the side, looked worried.

At this moment, an elderly woman in her fifties walked over quickly.

She caught sight of Xu Yan's official uniform from the Bureau of Arrest and her face turned pale instantly. She quickly exclaimed, "Oh dear, Yuan'er's mother, why are you randomly claiming other people's children again!"

Grandma Zhou stepped forward and pulled the emotionally distraught woman away, repeatedly apologizing to Xu Yan.

"Please forgive me, Your Honor! Please forgive me, Your Honor!"

"Grandma Zhou, it's alright. This is my nephew."

Upon hearing Shen Shuangning's voice, the old woman finally looked at her, her tone urgent: "Lord Shen, you've finally returned to Shangyuan County! Is there any news of my Yuan'er?"

In the past six months, a group of audacious human traffickers have emerged in Shangyuan County, abducting many children.

The woman who had gone mad in front of them was the old woman's daughter-in-law.

After her grandson was abducted, her daughter-in-law couldn't bear the shock and went insane.

Shen Shuangning sighed softly, feeling somewhat guilty. "Grandma Zhou, don't worry, I've come back this time to thoroughly investigate this case."

Granny Zhou's face was full of bitterness. She had long since given up hope, but she still repeatedly expressed her gratitude, "Thank you, Lord Shen! Thank you, Lord Shen!"

After saying that, fearing that her daughter-in-law might offend Xu Yan again, she quickly pulled the disoriented woman away.

Watching the two gradually walk away, Shen Shuangning turned her gaze to Xu Yan and said, "Let me introduce you to my master first."

"Dragon Shock Martial Arts School"

Xu Yan glanced at the plaque and nodded.

Upon entering, Xu Yan discovered that the martial arts school occupied a very spacious area, but there were only a few disciples practicing martial arts inside.

"Senior Sister!"

"Senior Sister Shen!"

"Senior sister, you're back!"

Upon seeing Shen Shuangning, everyone stopped their fighting and started calling out to her, their eyes filled with joy and admiration.

Like Chen Xuan's disciples, they were simply dressed and came from ordinary families.

Shen Shuangning smiled and responded to each of her disciples' greetings, her attitude was easygoing and she had no airs at all.

She briefly introduced Xu Yan to everyone, then led him through the front hall to a room in the back courtyard.

Upon entering the room, Xu Yan was slightly surprised.

He never expected that Chen Xuan and Shen Shuangning's master would be an old woman with white hair.

The old woman's name was Shen Hua. This martial arts school did not originally belong to her; it was passed down from her deceased husband.

Her husband died young, and the two had no children, so she single-handedly supported the family and kept the martial arts school in her husband's place.

"Master, I'm back."

Besides the old woman, there was also a slightly younger female disciple in the room.

"Senior Sister!" She was delighted to see Shen Shuangning and quickly came to greet her.

When Shen Shuangning went out to handle cases, she was the one who took care of her master.

Shen Shuangning smiled and responded, then walked to the bedside, helped the old woman slowly sit up, and let her lean against the headboard.

Shen Hua scrutinized Xu Yan with her eyes, her voice sounding somewhat unsteady.

"You're the Xu Yan that Ah Xuan often mentions to me in his letters?"

Xu Yan bowed respectfully and said, "Junior Xu Yan pays respects to Grandmaster."

The old woman nodded. "Indeed, he is young and promising."

She had just learned from Shen Shuangning that Xu Yan had become a "Geng" level police inspector after passing the review.

His strength even reached the Transcendent Realm.

Although Shen Shuangning initially looked down on Xu Yan due to prejudice, she became more outspoken after getting to know him.

After hearing this, the female disciple also looked at Xu Yan with admiration.

The disciples at Jinglong Martial Arts Academy today share almost identical goals for the future.

Like Senior Sister Shen, become a Superintendent of Police, punishing evil and promoting good.

But unexpectedly, Xu Yan became the position at such a young age.

After scrutinizing Xu Yan, Shen Hua suddenly sighed softly and looked at Shen Shuangning: "A Ning, why didn't A Xuan come back with us?"

Upon hearing this, a complex expression flashed in Shen Shuangning's eyes.

"Senior Brother Chen has been quite busy at the martial arts school lately. He said he'll come back when he has time."

Shen Hua nodded and didn't ask any more questions, but she couldn't hide the disappointment in her eyes.

The next moment, she suddenly started coughing violently.

Seeing this, Shen Shuangning quickly stepped forward and gently patted her back to help her catch her breath.

Seeing that the old man was not in good health, Xu Yan did not stay in the house for long.

As he stepped outside, he saw many disciples curiously observing him from the corridor and courtyard not far away.

Shen Shuangning had just mentioned to them that Xu Yan was their junior apprentice.

Although Senior Sister Shen usually teaches them, in terms of seniority, they are still nominally Master's disciples.

Unable to contain their curiosity, the crowd began to strike up a conversation with Xu Yan.

Xu Yan also managed to extract the reason why Shen Shuangning was short of money from them.

Nowadays, the martial arts school's operation is mostly maintained by Shen Shuangning accepting bounties.

It may even require the caregiver's medical expenses.

After chatting for a while, two of the bolder ones, seeing that Xu Yan had become the Chief Constable at such a young age, were not convinced and wanted to challenge him to a duel.

Seeing that some people wanted to spar, Xu Yan did not refuse and let them experience the charm of numbers.

After several rounds of exchanges, the two were completely convinced.

They couldn't even last three moves.

It seems that this "junior apprentice" is indeed quite capable to have become the Superintendent of Police.

I still need to practice.

At this moment, Shen Shuangning came out of the house and saw Xu Yan mingling with several disciples. She scoffed, "All you do is bully the younger generation."

Upon hearing this, Xu Yan smiled somewhat awkwardly: "Uncle-Master, in terms of seniority, I am their junior nephew."

Shen Shuangning didn't respond to that, but simply said, "Let's go, I'll take you to the yamen first and see if there are any new clues in the recent case files."

She turned to the crowd and gave a brief explanation, saying that she was taking Xu Yan with her to handle the case.

The disciples didn't linger any longer and dispersed to continue their martial arts practice.

The two arrived at the government office.

Xu Yan and Shen Shuangning were both from the Bureau of Arrest, and the constables were very polite to them, without giving them any obstacles.

Before they even reached the door of the files room, a figure blocked their way.

"Junior sister, when did you get back?"

The newcomer was a middle-aged man dressed in the robes of a government official. He glanced at Xu Yan and then his gaze fell on Shen Shuangning.

"Senior Brother Feng, you just got back today."

Shen Shuangning cupped her hands in greeting and turned to Xu Yan, saying, "This is Senior Brother Feng Jing. Like Senior Brother Chen, he took a position in the yamen after retiring from the Superintendent of Police."

Xu Yan cupped his hands in greeting: "Greetings, Senior Uncle."

Feng Jing nodded in response.

Shen Shuangning explained her purpose in a few words.

"That case," Feng Jing nodded, "has recently seen new leads. The files are all in there; look through them yourself."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Feng Jing turned to leave, but then suddenly stopped.

He glanced back at Xu Yan, his brows furrowing almost imperceptibly.

The two entered the file room and searched for a while before finding a clue among a thick stack of documents.

Last month, the Superintendent of Police had asked the local authorities to cooperate in the investigation, which led to the discovery of a hideout for human traffickers.

Unfortunately, by the time they got there, the place was already deserted.

Once a hideout has been exposed, human traffickers will never return, rendering that lead completely useless.

Are they still committing crimes recently?

Xu Yan frowned, and quickly came up with a solution.

Half an hour later.

Seeing Xu Yan change into the old clothes he bought from the common people, Shen Shuangning wasn't stupid and immediately guessed his intention.

"Are you planning to use yourself as bait to lure out the human traffickers?"

Xu Yan nodded.

This body is already fifteen or sixteen years old, and because of practicing martial arts, its body has begun to grow strong.

However, he possesses the item "Thousand Transformations," which allows him to alter his body shape and appearance.

If these guys are still committing crimes, I'm not afraid they won't take the bait.

"Is this feasible?"

Shen Shuangning looked at Xu Yan's face, which still had a touch of childishness.

"Fine, give it a try."