Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree

After being brought to the headquarters of the Security Bureau, the place was already crowded.

The previously burly man shouted to everyone: "Don't rush, everyone line up to verify your identities, record a brief statement, and then you can leave after confirmation!"

Hearing this, many people breathed a sigh of relief.

Just as Ji Jingqiu was about to line up, someone grabbed his arm from the side and yanked him out of the crowd.

It was Zhang Xingshan.

"Come with me."

Zhang Xingshan, with a smile, led him into a corridor nearby.

The burly man was also here.

This man's arms were thicker than Ji Jingqiu's thighs, his presence was robust and filled with masculinity.

He grinned, clapping heavily on Ji Jingqiu's shoulder:

"Good lad! You must be Ji Jingqiu, right? Xingshan always talks about you at home, I haven't seen him so concerned about someone of his age for a long time!"

Zhang Xingshan's face turned awkward, he hadn't always talked about Ji Jingqiu, just mentioned him occasionally, and that was because he was being competitive!

"I'm Zhang Xingyi, his elder brother, you can also call me Brother Yi."

"Old Yao originally asked someone from the Luo family to fetch you, but that sissy is just useless, it had to be me who personally took action!"

Zhang Xingyi spoke proudly.

"Alright, I still have things to handle. You've been startled by the ordeal, let Xingshan record a brief statement for you, then arrange for someone to send you back."

Having said that, he decisively turned and left.

Leaving Zhang Xingshan and Ji Jingqiu alone.

Zhang Xingshan quickly recovered from the embarrassment, saying: "Come, let's rest first. I'll find someone to record a brief statement for you, then arrange a car to take you home."

Ji Jingqiu followed him to an independent office, emptily, with a nameplate on the desk that read Zhang Xingyi's name.

"Sit down, I'll go get you some food and drink."

Having said that, Zhang Xingshan walked out.

Ji Jingqiu found a place to sit in the room, sent a message to his elder martial brother ensuring his safety, then sank into deep thought.

What he cared about the most now was not the sudden terrorist attack, but the crew-cut man who appeared abruptly!

This guy... what exactly is his identity?

Was this terrorist attack also related to him?

Otherwise, why would he coincidentally also appear there?

That man had too many suspicious points and seemed to have set his sights on himself.

The Jade Buddha was the proof.

Realizing this, Ji Jingqiu felt like he was on pins and needles.

No... he had to do something.

After pondering for a moment, the only idea he could think of was to use this opportunity to inform the Security Bureau of that man's abnormal actions.

A cult member with strange behaviors appearing near a terrorist attack, the Security Bureau would definitely not ignore it!

After a while, Zhang Xingshan brought some food and led an officer to record a brief statement for Ji Jingqiu.

Hearing that Ji Jingqiu, along with other bystanders, had saved a trolley of passengers, Zhang Xingshan couldn't help but show his admiration and approval.

They both were young and had stepped into the path of Martial Arts. Zhang Xingshan felt that if he were there, he would have done the same!

The officer taking the statement appreciated:

"If you hadn't chosen to help, you might have been able to evacuate in time.

Those who were stopped are the ones who didn't evacuate promptly.

When the Security Bureau and Security Bureau arrived later, they quickly subdued the terrorists, but some had scattered and fled. To prevent them from blending in with ordinary people, it was decided to check everyone thoroughly.

Anyone living below these will not be able to leave tonight, further investigation is required."

After recording the statement, Ji Jingqiu looked hesitant and said: "When I was saving people, I saw a suspicious person."

"A few days ago, a lower tier gang was preaching near where I live, and I saw one of them nearby just now."

Hearing this, the officer's expression turned serious, and after asking Ji Jingqiu for specifics about the preaching and the appearance of the person, he quickly left with haste.

Moments later.

Zhang Xingyi walked in briskly with a tablet, his brows furrowed.

"Jingqiu, take a look, do you recognize this woman?"

Ji Jingqiu looked confused; how did it turn into a woman?

Hadn't he just mentioned the crew-cut man?

Taking the tablet, he saw two photos.

One was a casual photo, with low-lying grass and a lake surface, the scenery was beautiful, but not as striking as the figure in a white skirt blossoming like a flower by the lakeside, a girl with black eyes that revealed a mischievous spirit, seemingly plotting a prank.

The other was a video, showing a girl who crawled out of the trolley somewhat dusty.

Is it her?!

Ji Jingqiu nodded then shook his head, leaving Zhang Xingyi confused.

He quickly explained: "I don't know her, but she was trapped in the trolley earlier, and I broke the window to rescue her."

Zhang Xingyi sighed in relief: "That's good then."

"Brother Yi, is there something wrong with this girl?" Zhang Xingshan asked from the side.

"Not sure, but just now a man named Wang from the Security Bureau came to make trouble, saying the city hall issued an order for them to collect any information about this girl's whereabouts. They reviewed the nearby videos, now they want us to hand over Ji Jingqiu."

Zhang Xingshan was shocked: "This girl isn't a terrorist, is she?"

"It's not our concern, why bother?"

"Now what do we do? Are we really going to hand over Ji Jingqiu?"

"Hand over my ass!" Zhang Xingyi burst out, "That Wang guy just lost face because of me, and now he's trying to use this as an excuse to slap my face. How does your second brother usually teach you? A real man can lose his head and bleed, but never lose face!"

Zhang Xingshan breathed a sigh of relief.

If they handed him over, it would be an opportunity for the Luo family.

And how would he explain this at the Martial Arts Hall?

How would others view him?

Soon, the door was smashed open by Deputy Director Wang of the Security Bureau, who swept his gaze around and fixed it on Ji Jingqiu, his eyes showing delight, and he turned to shout:

"Come, take this kid back to the Security Bureau!"

Zhang Xingyi was furious, standing with his sword drawn, "Today I'd like to see who dares to take anyone from my Security Bureau!"

Wang An sneered, "Zhang Xingyi, harboring and sheltering a suspicious person, I see you don't want your job anymore!"

Zhang Xingyi suddenly dropped his angry expression and sneered as well:

"According to Vice Hall Director Yang of the city hall, this terrorist attack case is solely the responsibility of the Security Bureau.

We now suspect Ji Jingqiu is related to this terrorist attack, so he shall be temporarily detained for questioning!"

Seeing his watertight response, Wang An's expression darkened: "You'll regret this, the boy is particularly requested by Secretary Zhang!"

"Suit yourself!" Zhang Xingyi remained unaffected.

"Alright, alright!" Wang An, furious, now laughed, "I'd like to see how you end this today!"

After speaking, he turned to make a phone call.

Zhang Xingshan looked worried; he didn't expect this matter to involve the Secretary Zhang of the city hall, who represented the highest leadership of An City.

Zhang Xingyi shook his head at him slightly, signaling not to worry, everything was under control.

Ten minutes later, amidst Deputy Director Wang's smiling face, a man with gold-rimmed glasses rushed into the room.

He hastened with quick steps, his breathing somewhat hurried, clearly in a rush, especially with a very troubled expression.

Upon entering, he immediately reproached:

"Deputy Director Wang, you've made the Security Bureau and Security Bureau stand against each other as if you wish everyone to know. Is this your idea of acting discretely?"

"I really don't know how you managed to sit in the position of Deputy Director of the Security Bureau! Utterly foolish!"

Unexpectedly, it was Wang An who was scolded relentlessly, his face showing astonishment.

Zhang Xingyi stood aside, arms crossed, eyes observing discreetly, internally clicking his tongue.

This Secretary Zhang from the city hall, although not necessarily higher in rank than Wang An, didn't hesitate to reprimand the latter like he was scolding a child unable to talk back.

But this Wang guy really is foolish. Was the higher instruction to act discreetly?

Isn't that just a secret investigation?

Yet, this guy dared to make a scene and trouble their Security Bureau, and with such intelligence, he sits in the deputy director position, the Security Bureau truly has no one!

After scolding Wang An, Secretary Zhang quickly approached Ji Jingqiu, his expression softened:

"Your name is Ji Jingqiu, right?"

"Yes, that's me." Ji Jingqiu nodded.

"Do you recognize the girl in the photo?"

Ji Jingqiu repeated his earlier statement.

Secretary Zhang nodded his head, his expression unchanged as if he had anticipated this before coming.

His face showing a hint of a smile, he praised:

"I've seen the video, acting bravely without regard to one's safety! Very good, An City needs young talents like Student Ji!"

"The city hall will issue you a bravery award bonus as a reward for Student Ji!"

"Which school is Student Ji currently attending?"

Zhang Xingyi interjected to remind, "Secretary Zhang, Ji Jingqiu is currently studying martial arts at Yang Yan Martial Arts Hall."

"Oh?" Secretary Zhang appeared moved and commented, "So he's a top disciple of Mr. Yang, no wonder!"

Upon saying this, Secretary Zhang looked back towards Zhang Xingyi who started this topic, implying:

"Mr. Zhang, the higher-ups will soon increase the recruitment and investment in local martial artists, and the Security Bureau will coordinate the arrangements. These training targets must be thoroughly implemented, especially in the selection and control of candidates, it must be handled with the utmost caution."

He paused, seeming to think his words weren't direct enough, added:

"Young people like Ji Jingqiu, who are responsible and daring, must be considered a priority!"

Zhang Xingyi inwardly exclaimed.

Previously, Yang Yan had asked him to arrange an external combat personnel status for Ji Jingqiu at the Security Bureau, but due to review reasons, it hadn't been settled yet.

He didn't expect Yang Yan's junior brother to directly take a shortcut!

"Secretary Zhang, rest assured, we'll definitely prioritize martial artists like Ji Jingqiu who are morally upstanding and responsible!" Zhang Xingyi assured, thumping his chest.

"Mhm." Secretary Zhang nodded, "I need to rush back to the city hall, so I won't stay long. I'll take my leave now."

After saying that, he gave Ji Jingqiu a slight smile before turning and leaving.

Wang An's face was ashen. After Secretary Zhang left, he also slammed the door on his way out, provoking the loud-voiced Zhang Xingyi, who complained in discontent.

At this point, how could Ji Jingqiu not understand his situation? It seemed he had saved a girl not of ordinary status.

This special visit by Secretary Zhang wasn't just to verify information from him, otherwise a phone call would have sufficed. There was no need for him to make a personal trip.

He seemed rather to be making a statement...

Recalling the mysterious "sorry" said in unison earlier.

Ji Jingqiu looked puzzled.

He had apologized because the buzz-cut man was obviously caused by him, which almost brought danger to everyone present.

Did the girl apologize for a similar reason?

Was this terrorist attack... targeted at her?