Chapter 254 Recruiting the Turtle The turtle swung its limbs contentedly in the fish tank: [Finally, I don't have to be dragged out by that annoying guy to play tricks anymore~ So comfortable~]

[Lie down and enjoy life like a turtle!]

Xia Zhining took the fish tank from the police officer and stared at the turtle inside.

The turtle recognized her and patted the glass with its little claws.

[It's you! The clever two-legged creature who can understand us and expose the evil master!]

Xia Zhining looked at it with a smile: "Master Turtle, could you do us a favor?"

The tortoise warily retracted half its head into its shell: [You're not going to use me to deceive people too, are you?]

"How could that be!" Xia Zhining smiled and pointed to her identification.

"I am a specially appointed animal language consultant by the state, specializing in helping the police solve cases by communicating with small animals."

She then pointed to the chubby little bat and snowball playing nearby: "Look at them, they are all specially appointed consultants with 'iron rice bowls' (secure jobs), specializing in assisting the police in catching bad guys."

The tortoise curiously poked its head out: [An iron rice bowl? Is it a delicious iron bowl?]

Xia Zhining explained with a smile, "It means the government will prepare an amazing aquarium for you~"

"Equipped with the most advanced filtration system, you will receive nutritious turtle food every day, and a professional veterinarian will give you regular check-ups."

"No need for strenuous 'work' normally, just relax and paddle comfortably in the water!"

The turtle's little head popped completely out of its shell in an instant: [Seriously?!]

Xia Zhining smiled and tapped its shell: "That's right, as long as you help us find evidence in the lake, you'll be able to get a stable job right away!"

The usually easygoing "Master Turtle" immediately became excited, raising its two front paws and splashing water in the tank: [I want it! I'll definitely help!]

"By the way, do you have a name? How should I address you?"

The tortoise proudly raised its head: [Just call me Master Tortoise—doesn't that sound more impressive!]

"Okay, Master Turtle, let's get started right away!"

Xia Zhining carried Master Turtle to the lakeside and carefully described the appearance of the gloves and shoe covers.

As an aquatic grass turtle, its round, bulging eyes are like natural diving goggles, giving it much better vision underwater than on land.

Although it cannot match human vision, it can clearly distinguish colors, which is a great advantage in finding things.

"You can also get your turtle and fish friends in the lake to help you search."

Xia Zhining thoughtfully reminded everyone, "Just say I prepared delicious fish food to thank everyone!"

As she spoke, she sprinkled a handful of specially prepared fish feed.

These secret fish bait recipes that she had been preparing for a long time finally came in very handy today.

As soon as the bait hit the water, ripples spread across the lake, and countless small fish leaped out of the water to snatch the bait.

Master Turtle also took this opportunity to wriggle his four claws into the water.

Turtles are excellent divers, able to stay underwater for more than ten hours!

The Yuncheng police officers watching from the sidelines were all engrossed in the spectacle.

One of the young officers couldn't help but lean closer and ask, "Director Xia, do you sell your secret-recipe fish bait? It's incredibly effective!"

"You don't even need to bait the fishing spot!"

Xia Zhining couldn't help but chuckle: He's obviously a seasoned fishing enthusiast.

Less than half an hour.

There was a sudden commotion in the middle of the lake.