Here are a few comments from netizens:
"Damn, I knew these ghost cultivators weren't good people. I previously..."
"But the police report didn't mention any civilian casualties, only hostage casualties. Is this comment fabricating things?"
"What do you know, upstairs? I heard from my sixth uncle's sister's godmother's neighbor's child's classmate's parent that..."
"Investigate thoroughly! This person must be thoroughly investigated! Lightly, they should be dismissed and investigated; heavily, they should be publicly tried!"
"I thought this auxiliary police officer was a hero for exchanging himself for the hostages, but it turns out he was just a glory-seeking, attention-grabbing liar."
"Come out immediately! Make the local police hand over this bastard now!"
Then there were comments from experts on Judicial Studies and Criminal Research at Qingzhou University:
"The mistakes made by this auxiliary police officer should be considered a major demerit. Judging by the situation in the video, he should first compensate the surrounding shops for their economic losses, and then there's a public fine... The total compensation is estimated to be around forty million... Ten to fifteen years of imprisonment."
There were also comments from professional internet celebrities:
"I knew it! None of these Yamamoto ghost cultivators are good people. What are the most iconic special abilities of us Dragon Country people? It's weapons! It's divine beings! Not a perverted monster like him!"
Most disheartening were the statements from some of the rescued hostages:
"I, Zhao xx, from Jibei City, Qingzhou, hereby report on behalf of myself the third-class auxiliary police officer Mo Chuan of the Emergency Response Department for Special Abilities of the Nancheng Branch of the Municipal Public Security Bureau in Jibei City. During the Jibei City bank robbery incident a few days ago, due to personal reasons, he disobeyed orders and acted rashly, causing my daughter Qian xx to be severely injured. I hereby..."
"I, Yu xx, from Linfen City, Qingzhou, my daughter Yu Huifang, served as a personal wealth management and loan guide at the counter of the Jibei City National Bank. During the Jibei City bank robbery incident a few days ago, due to personal reasons, she disobeyed orders and acted rashly, resulting in my daughter Yu Huifang being shot and killed by the robber... I... I hereby... report on behalf of myself... the Jibei City... (sniffles) Municipal Public Security Bureau... Nancheng Branch... Emergency Response Department for Special Abilities... third-class auxiliary police officer Mo Chuan... I hope the media will bring justice for my daughter! (weeping loudly)"
There were also media outlets that seemed to want to stir up more trouble:
"This is the Qingzhou Daily, I am reporter Xiao Zhang. I am currently outside the inpatient building of Qingzhou First Hospital. As you can see, there are all family members and concerned citizens here looking for Mo Chuan to demand justice. We are currently trying to enter the hospital to find the room where the sinner Mo Chuan is located..."
"This is the Jibei Weekly, I am your reporter Xiao Li. I am currently at the workplace of Mo Chuan, the protagonist of this hot topic, the Jibei City bank robbery incident, the Nancheng Branch of the Jibei City Municipal Public Security Bureau. As you can see, there are all family members and concerned citizens here looking for Mo Chuan to demand justice. We are currently trying to interview some of the staff members..."
"Damn it! You clearly saved them! Why are they saying they were injured because of you!? They would have all died without you!"
"This incident was a premeditated smear and slander against you. You must not act impulsively, you must remain calm. Think carefully if you have offended anyone recently," Zhang Henshui said.
Mo Chuan pulled the curtains shut and indeed saw a crowded scene downstairs – internet celebrities chasing traffic; media watching the show; the public indulging in gossip; actors continuing their performance.
As Mo Chuan turned to speak, Mo Fei's pupils contracted, and she said, "Look at this!"
The former immediately looked over.
"Qingzhou University, in conjunction with Bazhou University, Badong University, Linfen College, and a total of six universities, has publicly announced the revocation of Mo Chuan's enrollment invitation letter!
Today, due to the escalating Jibei City bank robbery incident, Mo Chuan's attention has continued to grow. Since Mo Chuan is participating in this year's special recruitment examination, Qingzhou University, in conjunction with Bazhou University, Badong University, Linfen College, and a total of six universities, has publicly announced the revocation of Mo Chuan's enrollment invitation letter.
At the same time, they call upon all universities not to recruit such talented but immoral individuals who deceive the public for fame, as this would cultivate a selfish, utterly immoral, and vile person in society..."
"I've confirmed it, they are the ones who made the move," Mo Chuan pointed at these universities and said. "During the special recruitment examination, I was forced to kill a five-person team from Linfen Second Middle School, including Xu Ziru and Ye Shaolong; at the same time, yesterday morning I beat up the second young master of the Tang family from Shuzhong, Tang Xing; and finally, yesterday afternoon, I had a dispute with the admissions staff from Qingzhou University due to a difference of opinion."
"Holy crap... When did I ever realize you were such a troublemaker?" Zhang Henshui blurted out curses after listening. "But don't worry, they're just bullying you because you don't have official status and haven't been made permanent. Tomorrow, all relevant materials and reports from the police will be released, and I'll use the Zhang family's influence. Then, those rumors will be dispelled."
"I'm afraid it won't be that easy," Mo Chuan shook his head and said. "I have a bad feeling about this. How about this, let's do it this way... this way..."
"Good heavens? A move to steal the firewood from under the cauldron?"
"We must deliver a fatal blow and not let the opponent recover. Then we'll do this... this..."
"Okay... okay..."
"Oh right, Brother Zhang, didn't you say there was something on my neck? I can circulate spiritual energy now, come and take a look."
"Alright, let me see."
...
Evening.
Mo Chuan went to the public restroom on this floor, made sure no one was around, and then summoned Shuten Doji in a private stall.
Shuten Doji sat on the toilet, crossed her legs, and grinned at Mo Chuan, saying, "Why haven't you been looking for me these past few days? You've made me so lonely..."
Before Shuten Doji could finish speaking, Mo Chuan directly bound her body with chains, casually hung her on a pipe, and grabbed Shuten Doji's face, asking, "What's going on with the mark on my neck?"
Shuten Doji's pupils shrank, and she said with a smile, "What mark... I..."
"Stop pretending! Who the hell put a mark on me that says 'Mo Chuan likes Shuten Doji the most'! Do you know how embarrassing it was when I showed it to Zhang Henshui? He even asked me when I found a girlfriend and how wild I was playing, it was almost impossible to remove!"
"A girlfriend... it's not impossible, you know..." Shuten Doji seemed to have some longing upon hearing this.
"You..." Mo Chuan almost couldn't catch his breath and said, "You hurry up and remove it for me!"
"Oh right... I forgot to tell you, every time I accelerate for you, I plant a demon art inside~"
"? What do you mean?"
"You'll find out if you try~"