The squad leader waited until everyone was escorted away before returning to face them and salute, "Later, our branch will present the three of you with a banner to commend your actions."
Strange.
Wang Qiran was even more bewildered.
There was actually a banner for something like this?
He couldn't help but start sizing up the squad leader, whose eyes would occasionally dart towards Dongfang Jingjing as he spoke.
Oh, so that's how it is.
He understood instantly.
It seemed that the captain's eagerness was solely due to Dongfang Jingjing's presence.
Needless to say, their quick arrival must also be related to Dongfang Jingjing.
Otherwise, if the normal procedure were followed, it would take at least ten to twenty minutes, or even longer depending on the distance, to arrive.
This speed made it hard not to suspect that they had already been waiting in the vicinity.
"Alright, thank you for your trouble."
Dongfang Jingjing felt nothing out of the ordinary and simply thanked the captain.
After the police officers had driven away, Wang Qiran, still observing the two of them, finally spoke, "Who exactly are you two? I initially thought you were just rich, but now… it seems… more than just being wealthy?"
Wang Qiran pondered.
"The Dongfang family, besides being rich, are they just rich?"
Dongfang Jingjing said curiously, "What's so strange about that?"
Wang Qiran knew she was from the Dongfang family, but he had never heard of the Dongfang family in Modu having such peculiar abilities.
Or perhaps…
He simply didn't have the qualifications to know about such matters?
Dongfang Jingjing showed no surprise at Zhuge Lan's previous actions, clearly indicating that she was accustomed to seeing such abilities.
This further suggested that there were also extraordinary individuals within the Dongfang family who, upon appearing, could make the world seem like a fantasy novel.
"No… just now, that thing called 'Luan Jin Tuo,' it seemed very impressive. What is that?" Wang Qiran asked curiously, though he didn't expect Zhuge Lan to tell him.
Was this some kind of secret weapon?
"That is something from the Qimen formations of my Wuhou lineage," Zhuge Lan said, showing no intention of hiding anything as he began to expound, "It's a relatively profound Qimen术法. It must be used in conjunction with a formation to be executed perfectly. After its activation, it can alter the flow of time within the formation according to my will."
"Time?"
Wang Qiran blinked. This was esoteric.
Wasn't this the highest law in fantasy novels? How could Zhuge Lan control it himself? Was he that incredible?
When Zhuge Lan had acted earlier, his casual demeanor made Wang Qiran think that 'Luan Jin Tuo' was a minor skill. Yet, after this explanation, it turned out to be a major move?
And then Zhuge Lan treated this major move like a minor skill?
He couldn't have misunderstood.
Or perhaps… was this Zhuge Lan, this squinty-eyed person, a super powerful boss like many characters in novels?
"Yes, time. So what you saw just now, with me appearing as many illusions and knocking everyone down, was actually because I controlled the flow of time, making it slightly different, which allowed me to accomplish all that."