In a word, the previously slightly surprised Richard Foster and Andrew Harris also became completely agitated, but that agitation was entirely a sign of furious rage, gritting their teeth.

Meanwhile, in the office, the six pairs of eyes looking at their phones had all turned into a green, wolfish gleam.

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Ning City, Huai Shui District, at the end of a secluded alley, Brian Carter, looking gloomy and frustrated, had no idea about the series of events happening at the police station. He was just sullenly holding his phone, dialing Charles Thompson's number.

“Damn it, I’ve searched everywhere and still can’t find that wallet. Looks like I lost it in the downtown area. There’s no way I’ll get it back now. That bastard, even if it costs me more this time, I’ll have Charles Thompson and the others make sure he pays!” With a vicious mutter, Brian Carter’s eyes showed a hint of surprise—what the hell, why hasn’t Charles Thompson answered after so long?

Chapter 011: New Spiritual Energy

“Sorry, this whole thing started because of me. Just now, on the street, I saw a pickpocket stealing and called out a warning. I didn’t expect that guy to have someone get me arrested, but luckily, everything’s been cleared up now.” After leaving the police station, while walking, Grace Bennett glanced at Jessica Sullivan and said apologetically.

If earlier, by returning her wallet, he had made her owe him a favor, then by dragging her into the police station, Grace Bennett now owed her one instead. Not to mention, if she hadn’t used her influence, he probably would have suffered a lot more, and things could have gotten out of hand.

So at this moment, after some thought, Grace Bennett felt it was necessary to explain what had happened.

“So that’s what happened? Haha, well, it’s all fine now.” Hearing Grace Bennett’s explanation, the previously puzzled Jessica Sullivan immediately relaxed. She never believed Grace Bennett was a thief; she just couldn’t figure out why those two police officers were giving him trouble.

Suddenly, Jessica Sullivan found it a bit funny. No matter how she thought about it before, she never imagined that in Ning City, she would get arrested together with a man she’d just met. The feeling was truly strange.

“Are you from Ning City?” With a strange feeling in her heart, Jessica Sullivan suddenly asked Grace Bennett.

“Yeah. Let me treat you to a meal as thanks. If you hadn’t helped me this time, I probably would have had a much harder time getting out.” Grace Bennett replied with a smile.

Hearing this, Jessica Sullivan paused slightly, but after looking closely at Grace Bennett and seeing only sincere apology and gratitude in his eyes, she couldn’t help but laugh, “Just a meal isn’t enough. Since you’re a local, and I’m here for a few days to travel and relax, you at least have to show me around the fun places in Ning City.”

Although she smiled brightly, she was also a bit curious. After seeing her influence, he could still remain so calm, which really surprised her.

Anyone with half a brain would know that after being maliciously reported and dragged into the police station, to get out so quickly, Jessica Sullivan must have some serious connections. But from Grace Bennett’s face, she couldn’t see even a hint of greed for that.

After all, she wasn’t a child anymore. She’d seen too many men approach her just for the people behind her, and she absolutely trusted her own judgment in this regard.

“Haha, no problem.” Hearing this, Grace Bennett smiled again. He certainly wouldn’t refuse such a small request.

Afterwards, he took Jessica Sullivan to a well-known local eatery, and they had a hearty meal. During the meal, he introduced all the fun places in Ning City, especially recommending several highly rated attractions. Only then did Grace Bennett say goodbye with a smile.

“Alright, next time you’re in Linzhou, remember to look me up. Let me return the favor as your host.” As he was leaving, Jessica Sullivan didn’t try to keep him, just waved at Grace Bennett with a smile.

Of course, Grace Bennett knew this was just a polite remark, so he didn’t mention that he was about to go to Linzhou himself. He just smiled, nodded, and walked along the side of the road.

To be honest, his mind had already drifted far away. After all, that sudden, bizarre ability had truly shocked him.

After leaving the restaurant, Grace Bennett thought for a moment and didn’t head to the bus station. Instead, he found a nearby hotel, bought some food, and checked in.

Once he closed the door and sat on the bed, Grace Bennett was clearly dazed for a moment.

If the events of the morning hadn’t really happened—and if the owner of the wallet he’d stolen hadn’t ended up going to the police station with him—he would have doubted whether it was all just a hallucination.

Just by glancing at someone else’s physical ability, he could fuse it into his own body. That was simply terrifying. Earlier, when he didn’t understand the effect of the fusion, he could suppress the feeling and focus on his own goals. But now, knowing what this ability could do, he was truly eager to study the fusion in detail.

He had only fused a single breath of spiritual energy, and already the effect was so astonishing. If he kept fusing spiritual energy into himself, what kind of changes would it bring in the future?

Just thinking about it made it hard for Grace Bennett to stay calm.