Chapter 107: 108. Chapter 108: Arrest (Alliance Leader Bonus: Mad Arctic Stink)

108. Chapter 108: Arrest (Alliance Leader Bonus: Mad Arctic Stink)

Just as Li Yi was staying at the training base to recover from his injuries.

The Investigation Bureau had been making constant, major moves over these past few days.

Because the news of Investigator Wang Jian's squad being surrounded and killed had completely spread through the cultivation circles of Tianchang City, this incident caused a huge sensation and backlash, as this was the first instance of a planned, premeditated ambush on investigators since the Bureau was established.

Although investigators had died in the past, those were accidental deaths during the process of apprehending criminals, not deliberate murders; they were considered normal casualties.

Therefore, the Investigation Bureau was particularly concerned about this matter.

At the same time.

District 1 of the Anding District, No. 89.

This was Yang Yi Long's home.

However, today, many people from the Yang family had gathered in the conference room, fiercely discussing the events of the past two days.

"How on earth did that guy Yang Ye dare to do this? Colluding with that group of wanderers to surround and kill investigators from the Bureau—has he not considered the magnitude of the consequences he would have to bear if this failed?" A man in his early fifties slammed the conference table, saying with uncontrollable rage.

His name was Yang Jin, and he was Yang Yi Long's second uncle.

"It would be one thing if he had succeeded, but now that he's failed, the news has leaked, and the truth is exposed, our Yang family is going to be completely finished. Just this morning, three of our companies were sealed off for various reasons, a large amount of funds were frozen, and some goods were even directly confiscated; the losses are huge." Another man surnamed Yang said with a miserable face.

"Causing some economic losses is one thing, but the most important thing is that many people connected to Yang Ye have been taken away by the Investigation Bureau. I used my connections to probe the Bureau's attitude, and it's very clear: this time, the Bureau is using our Yang family to make an example of us; there is no possibility of any easing."

In front of the conference table, most people were sighing, with all kinds of bad news coming one after another.

There was a strong sense that the Yang family was about to be finished.

"Yang Yi Long, this matter is inseparable from you. Tell us, how should we handle this?" Yang Jin knocked on the table again and looked at Yang Yi Long in the main seat.

Everyone else also looked at him, hoping he would take the lead at this time.

Yang Yi Long also frowned slightly at this moment.

He did not expect the Investigation Bureau's counterattack to be so fierce. All of the Yang family's industries had been implicated, and many people had been taken away by the Bureau without even knowing what was going on. And this was only the first day; if this continued, the Yang family would soon go bankrupt.

"I didn't know beforehand about Yang Ye surrounding and killing the investigators; this time, he acted on his own initiative. But it's meaningless to talk about that now. The most important thing now is to reduce losses while negotiating with the Investigation Bureau, letting them stop while they are ahead and not push things to the extreme."

Yang Yi Long said: "I will arrange for a few people to go in and take the blame, and at the same time, promise the Investigation Bureau to hunt ten extraordinary creatures for free as compensation. They have always prioritized the greater good, so I believe they will agree. If that still doesn't work, I can help them kill that wanderer Wei Bin; wanderers were involved in this matter too. In short, no matter what price we have to pay, we must get through this hurdle first."

"That is the only way. A brave man cuts off his wrist; we must discard what we have to. Yang Yi Long, you will have to work hard." Yang Jin nodded, effectively agreeing with Yang Yi Long's plan.

Yang Yi Long then shifted his gaze slightly and said: "Although the losses are huge this time, I will earn it all back later. You don't need to worry. I have already thought it through; after this matter is over, I will sell that martial art technique. I believe the income obtained will be enough to cover the losses, and there might even be a profit."

Since Li Yi had caused him such huge losses, he had to earn it back from Li Yi.

"That's good." The others felt much more at ease after hearing this and nodded repeatedly.

However, just at this moment, the manager Xu Ming rushed to open the door of the conference room and barged in. His face was very bad, as if he had encountered something major.

"General Manager Yang, Captain Zhang Lei from the Investigation Bureau is here."

"I know. Don't be nervous, I will handle it." Yang Yi Long was very calm; he knew that Zhang Lei would definitely bring people to find him.

After all, with such a big incident, Zhang Lei wouldn't believe it had nothing to do with him.

Suddenly.

"Yang Yi Long, stop hiding. Come out and accept the investigation immediately; your matter has been exposed." Zhang Lei's voice, dull as thunder, echoed, making people's eardrums buzz.

As the voice fell.

The door of the conference room shattered with a bang.

Captain Zhang Lei led several experts and charged in aggressively.

As soon as he entered the door.

The sniper rifle in Daoist Priest Pite's hands was already raised, the muzzle aimed at Yang Yi Long, ready to stage a scene of an accidental discharge at any time. If he could successfully kill the opponent, that would be for the best.

"Zhang Lei, calm down. Don't be impulsive. There are many ordinary people here, and they are all my relatives and family. It wouldn't be good if there were an accidental injury." Yang Yi Long stood up slowly at this moment, his gaze cold, attempting to warn them.

Zhang Lei gave a heavy snort: "You're afraid of accidental injury? Two of my Investigation Bureau men have already sacrificed their lives. Yang Yi Long, will you resist to the end, or will you obediently follow me back to the Bureau to accept the investigation?"

"Zhang Lei, I express my deep regrets for the death of your investigators, but if I say this matter has nothing to do with me, would you believe it?" Yang Yi Long said.

"It's useless for you to say it has nothing to do with you; I have to be the one to say it." Zhang Lei then took out a pair of handcuffs and threw them over with an impatient face: "Will you come yourself, or do you want me to help you?"

Looking at the handcuffs falling in front of him, Yang Yi Long's face suddenly sank.

This was the first time in his life he had been subjected to such a great insult, and it was in front of the entire Yang family.

"Zhang Lei, you are only at the Spirit Perception Realm. Do you want me, Yang Yi Long, to surrender just because of one sentence? If you want to arrest me, you have to bring out the strength and evidence."

Yang Yi Long's eyes flashed with light at this moment, and an astonishing aura radiated out. White light flickered all around, moving around his body like lightning. Just from the explosion of his aura, the surrounding chairs couldn't withstand it and cracked and shattered one after another, ground into powder by an invisible energy.

"This is how we do things at the Investigation Bureau. What, are you not convinced?" Zhang Lei grinned.

"Yang Yi Long, calm down." Seeing this scene, Yang Jin hurriedly advised.

He was afraid that Yang Yi Long and Zhang Lei would start fighting at this time.

Although Yang Jin didn't doubt Yang Yi Long's strength, who was Zhang Lei? He was the captain of the Investigation Bureau, capable of mobilizing all the cultivators in the entire Bureau. Fighting him was equivalent to declaring war on the Bureau. Now that the situation had deteriorated to this point, if they were to make a move, everyone present would end up in prison.

Yang Yi Long's face changed uncertainly at this moment. He really wanted to make a move and directly repel these people.

But reason told him he couldn't do that.

The price of fighting Zhang Lei was too high, so high that he, Yang Yi Long, would have to sacrifice the entire Yang family.

"Yang Yi Long, what are you hesitating for? Make your move! Don't be a coward. I believe that with your strength, killing Zhang Lei is no problem. Kill Zhang Lei, wipe out this team, and leave no evidence. If the Investigation Bureau dares to make another move, you can kill your way into the Bureau alone and wipe out everyone who opposes you. That way, your trouble will be solved, and from now on in Tianchang City, you will be the one in charge."

At this moment, another voice sounded abruptly.

I don't know when, but at the doorway of the shattered conference room, a man of about twenty-five or twenty-six was leaning against the door frame, smiling and saying.

"Gu Mengping?"

Yang Yi Long's face shifted slightly: "I rarely see you take on tasks for the Investigation Bureau. I didn't expect to see you today, and your strength has improved again. At such a close distance, I actually couldn't sense your presence."

"My appearance fee is high. Of course, the Investigation Bureau wouldn't ask me for help unless there was something going on."

Gu Mengping shrugged: "But no matter what, I am still an external combatant. If something really happens, I can't just ignore it. But now is not the time for idle chatter. Yang Yi Long, if you want to make a move, do it quickly. I heard that your guidance technique has been innovated and formed into a set of your own. Won't you show it to me today?"

Yang Yi Long fell silent for a moment.

Gu Mengping's appearance made him smell that this matter was not simple.

Zhang Lei might not have come purely to take him back for investigation; there might be an intention to join forces with Gu Mengping to kill him.

In that case, he really couldn't make a move, otherwise, he would fall right into the opponent's trap.

"If you want to see my technique, there will be time later. But not today. Captain Zhang Lei invited me to the Investigation Bureau to sit for a while, and I still have to give him that much face."

Yang Yi Long changed his tone, and his attitude also changed. He slowly bent down and picked up the handcuffs from the ground, then actively handcuffed himself.

"Boring. You're just giving in like that? I was hoping to see a river of blood." Gu Mengping smiled, then shook his head in disappointment.

But immediately after, he looked at Zhang Lei again.

At this moment, Zhang Lei didn't move; instead, he stared at Yang Yi Long, thinking and hesitating.

On the side, the sniper rifle in Daoist Priest Pite's hands was ready to go, waiting only for a word from the captain, and he could fire immediately.

Yang Yi Long also noticed this subtle atmosphere, his face very gloomy. Although he had handcuffed himself, for a cultivator, this was nothing more than a toy; he could break free with just a little effort.

"Take him away."

Finally, Zhang Lei made a decision, withdrew his gaze, and waved his hand to signal.

There was no help for it; he couldn't find a reason to make a move.

Daoist Priest Pite put down the sniper rifle in his hands, then walked over and kicked Yang Yi Long on the butt: "Get moving, Daoist Priest, are you waiting for me to invite you?"

Yang Yi Long turned his head abruptly, his pupils shrinking, instantly turning into vertical slits, and his hair stood up one by one. A terrifying energy was subconsciously about to be unleashed.

"Don't go too far, Daoist Priest Pite." He said in a deep voice.

Zhang Lei lit a cigarette at this moment and sneered: "If you can't take it, then fight back. Those handcuffs can't hold you."

Yang Yi Long didn't speak, and the aura on his body was suppressed again.

Since he had already decided not to resist, he had to swallow this breath.

"Yang Yi Long, I will investigate this matter clearly. If Yang Ye's attack on the investigators has any connection to you, I guarantee you will die in prison for the rest of your life; don't even think about coming out." Zhang Lei said very seriously.

"Then you must check it clearly. Don't wrong a good person, and don't let a bad person go, Zhang Lei." Yang Yi Long didn't say anything more and walked out on his own.

"I'm off, Zhang Lei. Call me if you have anything next time. I stayed up late playing games last night and I'm a bit sleepy, so I'm going back to catch up on sleep."

Seeing that the matter was over, Gu Mengping said hello and left leisurely. ===== CHAPTER 108 =====