Please be my partner (1-610).

Summary

Sa Li Mu is surprised yet relieved by Mei Lun's calm acceptance of criticism, which is unusual for someone of his status. During their combat training, Sa Li Mu provokes Mei Lun, leading to a one-sided beating where Sa Li Mu teaches him important lessons about fighting techniques. After a week of intense training, Mei Lun shows significant improvement, but during a spar, he realizes Sa Li Mu used more strength than promised, leaving him frustrated. Despite this, Mei Lun earns the right to carry a gun as a reserve officer and plans to take it home for protection against potential threats from the Polluters. He continues to train with the "breathing techniques" of the Armored Crocodile and sees growth in his companion, Spike, due to the wolf-shaped pendant's energy. Mei Lun feels eager for a confrontation but remains aware of the dangers involved.

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