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Whoever falls into my hands will behave obediently.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Speak!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Jiangdong's eyes narrowed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where is the necklace?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In... in the hands of a strange man.\" Zheng Kuo's throat moved, his eyes filled with fear; he had heard of the other's methods:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know who he is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Strange man?\" He Jiangdong frowned:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's so strange about him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's... very strong.\" Zheng Kuo said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moreover, he said you would come to find me, and I should cooperate with him to figure out who you are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Jiangdong's eyebrows furrowed, his eyes suddenly flashed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fang Zheng!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pa!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pa, Pa!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sharp sound of clapping came from behind; Fang Zheng, having removed his mask, stepped out from the darkness, branches cracking underfoot, with a knife handle faintly visible on his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was covered in blood, but it all came from others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fresh scent of blood from a recent killing still lingered in the air, making the two people in the scene shiver all over, retreating instinctively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Impressive indeed, Chief He, right on the mark with your guess.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zheng lowered his hands, eyeing the opponent, speaking with a hint of admiration:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder Chief He said you'd never find the murderer who killed my friend, it turns out it was you, who catches themselves?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head lightly, looking speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The murderer,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>turned out to be the deputy chief of the Public Security Bureau?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This result was far beyond his expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But thinking it over, there were many clues pointing to He Jiangdong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he was not an expert in this field, not particularly smart, usually rushing headlong, subconsciously ignoring the signs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Jiangdong shrunk his body, hiding behind Zheng Kuo, one hand pinching Zheng Kuo's neck, the other holding a blade to Zheng Kuo's temple:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take one more step and I'll kill him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zheng's expression remained unchanged:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does Chief He think he can threaten me this way?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While speaking, his steps didn't stop, moving step by step closer to the opponent, forcing He Jiangdong to pull Zheng Kuo back repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zheng tilted his head, eyes showing puzzlement:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With Chief He's status and position, why do such a thing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My status and position?\" He Jiangdong grinned, his eyes turning complex:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What status? What position?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know how much my monthly salary is now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um...\" Fang Zheng stroked his chin:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How much?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seven thousand!\" He Jiangdong spat,:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm a deputy chief at the Public Security Bureau, yet my monthly salary is only seven thousand, barely enough for the kid's milk powder by year's end!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seven thousand?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's not exactly little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But definitely not much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Qu City, skilled ceramic craftsmen easily earn over ten thousand a month, so seven thousand indeed isn't much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zheng pursed his lips:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't you get good welfare benefits, like free medical care, housing subsidies, not that many places to spend money.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Jiangdong snorted coldly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Every person I catch, even the slight leak from their finger is more than my annual salary, seeing this daily do you think I'd be content?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have been wise since childhood, studied hard for years, and I believe my talents and efforts surpass most people, yet all I earn is scrap.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes stretched wide, expression fierce:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those people, just due to strong connections, sit on millions in wealth, while I've toiled my whole life, unable to afford a house.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pointing at Zheng Kuo, He Jiangdong continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No skills at all, yet due to his good birth, he inherits assets worth billions; do you feel that's fair?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is the Zheng Family's money clean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understood this a long time ago: anything inheritable through bloodline is inherently immoral.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But what can that change?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've fought, but what has changed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zheng remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief pause he said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't understand all these big truths; I only know you killed my friend, debts should be paid with money, murder with life, it's only fair.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Foolish!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Jiangdong shouted angrily:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Childish, friends are worthless, what have they given you? What do you owe them? It's just your one-sided wishful thinking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And... I can also be your friend!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying so, his eyes lit up, said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With your martial arts and my position at the Public Security Bureau, if we join forces, wouldn't we get whatever we want?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe.\" Fang Zheng shrugged:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But definitely not in this life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had barely spoken when He Jiangdong abruptly pushed Zheng Kuo, turning around to flee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing he couldn't win in a fight, nor talk it out, staying alive took precedence, better to run away, handle the necklace matter later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Escape?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zheng squinted:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you really get away?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Swish!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His figure flashed, speed as fast as a cheetah, darting suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The swiftness of his movements would make world champions sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the sound, the fleeing He Jiangdong turned, terrified seeing Fang Zheng's speed, frantically throwing the blade in his hand backward.\u003C\u002Fp>",969,"2026-06-09T06:29:55.938Z",1,"novelbin.me","b864b13e90c676c368dec38b07a343487fbf60cdb9accd8305e844d4c3ad668f","celestial-master-i-have-an-otherworld-chapter-157","celestial-master-i-have-an-otherworld-chapter-155",488,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcelestial-master-i-have-an-otherworld-cover.jpg"]