The Empire’s scrutiny of welfare recipients was lenient. As long as they were confirmed to be ill, they could open an account and receive subsidies without strict identity verification. After all, many people from remote planets didn’t have such documents.

Wei Wenwei stared intently at the screen.

On the screen, a tall and muscular man stood obediently in front of a height measurement ruler. His face was covered by a hideous scar that extended from his forehead to his jaw, concealing his original appearance.

But for Wei Wenwei, who once regarded him as a life idol, admired him day after day for decades, and then deeply despised him for his blatant betrayal, yearning to capture him and bring him to justice, even if he couldn’t see his face, he could still recognize that this was the fugitive who had been on the run for over a decade.

“Let’s go!” Wei Wenwei grabbed his gloves. “Only success is allowed, no failure!”

In order to successfully capture HaiDongqing, an infamous SSS-level fugitive, the surrounding streets were discreetly cleared. The entire Third Legion’s elite forces, including the commander, secretly arrived at the scene.

While the police station confirmed HaiDongqing’s identity, Wei Wenwei promptly reported it to his superiors and the lieutenant general directly contacted the Empire Marshal’s Office, dispatching the nearest Saint-level Executor who was currently traveling through spatial teleportation to this location.

One Saint-level Executor was not all that the Empire had prepared. They mobilized all available Saint-level Executors for this urgent mission.

In addition, ten Level 8 Gifted quickly assembled at the scene, along with several elite soldiers. This was a rare spectacle on this border planet, something that hadn’t happened in thousands of years.

And these elites didn’t even need to apprehend Haidongqing; they just needed to delay him until the Executor arrived.

It’s not an exaggeration to say that because of Haidongqing’s notorious crimes, everyone standing here was prepared to sacrifice themselves. They were the first wave, doing the work of a suicide squad.

One could say that everything was prepared, only awaiting the right moment.

“Initiate the operation!”

However, what happened next exceeded everyone’s expectations.

Countless remote control skills lit up in the air, descending without any obstacles, hitting the mark precisely.

They didn’t even have to enter the tavern; they caught Haidongqing right across from it, while he was buying something. When they caught him, he looked bewildered, dressed in a neat security uniform and holding a brand-new pair of gloves.

The tavern owner from across hurriedly put down his glass and chased after them, saying, “What are you doing? He’s my employee!”

A soldier showed him a document, “Empire’s Third Legion, highest arrest warrant.”

The owner widened his eyes, looking at the four words personally signed by the Marshal on the document. He slowly raised his hands and was taken away by imperial soldiers for investigation.

Several Level 8 Advanced Talents forcefully pressed Haidongqing to the ground, restraining his hands behind his back, and secured high-pressure restraints around his neck and wrists. However, he showed no resistance after the initial struggle.

When struggling, he made a slight attempt to retrieve the fallen glove from the ground. However, his hand was forcefully suppressed, and he no longer resisted, as if he was truly bound by these ordinary control skills.

“Haidongqing! Surrender the divine relic!”

Everyone was extremely vigilant, knowing full well that even if the skills of ten eighth-order control-type talents were used, it was not certain they could restrain the most talented Saint-level gifted in history in just a second.

Once a talent reaches the Saint-level, they can tap into cosmic energy, surpassing human understanding. A powerful defense-oriented Saint-level talent could even withstand the attacks of ten eighth-order melee-type talents, showcasing its strength.

But this SSS-level fugitive, who was deemed extremely dangerous, not only was controlled by them but also showed no intention of resistance. Could they have captured the wrong person?

This doubt was shattered after the DNA test was conducted through blood sampling.

They had no choice but to admit that the disfigured man in the security uniform was indeed the former heroic figure Haidongqing, who once dominated the empire.

“Don’t let your guard down!”

Facing such a terrifying enemy, even though the opponent did not show any intention of resistance, Wei Wenwei remained vigilant. After synchronizing with his mechanical manifestation form, both of his arms turned into mechanical arms, his pupils became an inorganic blue, and he activated his third skill, scanning Haidongqing from head to toe.

After the scan was completed, Wei Wenwei remained silent for a long time before suddenly letting go.

At this moment, the Saint-levvcel executor arrived. Witnessing this scene, the executor was so frightened that they directly transformed into their true form. A massive toothed illusionary shark appeared behind the executor, and the oppressive aura of the Saint-level engulfed the entire block.

“What are you doing!” The executor was both shocked and angry.

Having recently advanced to the Saint-level, just the thought of facing Haidongqing, a notorious veteran Saint-level gifted, made their heart tremble, fearing they would meet the same fate as those who pursued him in the past but were counter-killed.

Few people can remain unfazed in the face of such a ferocious god.

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Under the scrutiny of everyone, Wei Wenwei stood up straight, his lips moving: “He has fallen from the Saint-level.”

Not only did his rank drop, but to be more precise, he was no longer even a gifted.

“My third skill in mechanical manifestation is Rapid Scan. After scanning, I found that his brain injury reached a staggering 89%. The current Haidongqing is just an ordinary person with a physique at the Saint-level but lacking the power of a Saint-level.”

“Mmm!”

As if in response to his words, after the control skill wore off, the man on the ground began to struggle frantically. His pupils were filled with clear confusion, his speech was slurred, and he couldn’t utter a complete sentence.

When a brain injury reaches 50%, it means the inability to summon psychic manifestation and enters the standard of interstellar intellectual disability. Even with over 80% usage of the black gold treatment chamber, complete recovery is not guaranteed, let alone at 89%.

The subsequent actions went smoothly, perhaps even too smoothly.

Despite Wei Wenwei’s assurance and the lack of resistance from Haidongqing himself, he was still bound and placed in restraints, secretly transported in an iron box under the supervision of the executor, inside the Third Legion’s warship, setting off towards the Central Galaxy.

If nothing unexpected happens, Haidongqing will be taken to the Empire’s highest court to await judgment.

The Empire has made efforts for ten.

In just a few years, their goal will be achieved, symbolizing the eradication of this stain.

The Marshal personally made a holographic Transmission, commending the Third Legion in the starship conference room. He promised that after arriving at the capital star, the soldiers involved in the operation would receive more commendations and recognition.

“After the conversation with the Marshal, His Majesty the elder Emperor also made a communication call, expressing great concern over the capture of Haidongqing. He handed it over to the Imperial Parliament, and the parliament cheered and immediately passed the vote. The Ministry of News was contacted to make this great news public as soon as possible. Now the Star Network is completely buzzing.”

Haidongqing, who defected with the third princess years ago, was the Emperor’s favorite daughter.

However, the Emperor, with his white hair, came to hate Haidongqing for the betrayal and defection.

“For two whole years, we’ve been on this remote planet executing secret missions, and now we’re finally wrapping up.”

Others congratulated, “Congratulations! It seems Lieutenant Colonel Wei is about to jump several ranks and be promoted to Major General!”

“Yes, if I remember correctly, Major General Wei will soon be transferred to the Southern Military District, and the future of the Third Legion may be in the hands of Lieutenant Colonel Wei.”