Chapter 159: The Criminal Is Dead!

Shao Jinpeng was caught red‑handed by Lu Xiao, his face flushing red then white, embarrassed enough to wish he could slip into a crack in the ground.

He hurriedly kicked Mu Laoyue, who was at his feet, forward.

"Group Leader Lu! This guy also broke into the Su Family tonight; you can tell he has no good intentions, he might also be after the Southern Frontier Tiger Talisman!"

Lu Xiao ignored his little move, his gaze falling on Mu Laoyue, who was being stepped on, with a cold stare.

She took two steps forward, looking down at Mu Laoyue from above.

"Who are you? Sneaking into the Su Family at midnight, what's your purpose?"

Mu Laoyue lay on the ground, a streak of blood still at the corner of his mouth, a mocking cold smile curling his lips.

He knew he was in the hands of the Dragon Group; saying more was useless, so he simply closed his eyes and said nothing.

"You go ahead and speak!"

Shao Jinpeng, seeing him not cooperate, couldn't help but kick him again.

"If you don't honestly confess, you'll have a hard time!"

Mu Laoyue winced in pain, let out a muffled hum, yet still refused to speak.

At that moment, Jiang Feng leisurely rose from the sofa and pointed at Shao Jinpeng.

"Group Leader Lu, what does this mean? In the middle of the night, a distinguished Dragon Group member in a Night Cloak barges in, ransacking everything—what do they think the Su Family is?"

His words were forceful and justified; after all, Shao Jinpeng's illegal trespass was indeed unreasonable.

Lu Xiao's face instantly showed an awkward expression.

"Mr. Jiang, I'm truly sorry! It's my lack of discipline that let Shao Jinpeng act on his own, causing trouble for you and the Su Family. I apologize."

She also knew in her heart that Shao Jinpeng had indeed gone too far this time.

Trespassing a residence without evidence, if spread, would not only tarnish the Dragon Group's reputation but could also cause unnecessary misunderstandings.

Shao Jinpeng, hearing that, instantly became displeased.

He stuck out his neck and cursed at Jiang Feng, pointing.

"Jiang Feng, you useless piece of trash, what the hell do you know! This guy is obviously here to kill and loot; if I hadn't stopped him, you and the Su Family would have been dead already!"

"Shao Jinpeng! Shut up!"

Lu Xiao barked harshly.

"I warned you before not to act on your own; did you treat my words as wind in your ears?"

"Group Leader, I'm not wrong!"

Shao Jinpeng remained unconvinced, pointing at Jiang Feng and shouting, "This guy is definitely connected to Ling Zhaixing; my suggestion is still to arrest him…"

"Enough!"

Before he could finish, Lu Xiao's face turned ashen and cut him off.

"We'll settle this later!"

She turned her head toward Jiang Feng.

"Mr. Jiang, rest assured, I will handle it strictly."

Jiang Feng pretended to be magnanimous and waved his hand.

"Since Group Leader Lu said so, I won't pursue it. I trust Group Leader Lu will handle it fairly."

Seeing Jiang Feng reveling like this petty man made Shao Jinpeng so angry he almost threw a punch again.

But Lu Xiao's cold stare fixed on him, so the guy could only reluctantly shut his mouth, though inside his teeth ached with hatred toward Jiang Feng.

"Take those two away!"

Lu Xiao felt a headache and said no more, ordering the Dragon Group members behind him.

Two Dragon Group members immediately stepped forward, lifted the two, and walked toward outside the villa.

However, before leaving, Lu Xiao stopped, his tone serious.

"Mr. Jiang, I still want to remind you: if you really see Ling Zhaixing, you must tell me immediately. She's of great importance."

Jiang Feng lightly nodded.

"Understood. If I have any news, I will contact you."

Lu Xiao said no more, turned and left the villa.

Shen Junyao, with the police, also followed out.

After exiting the Su Family Villa, Shen Junyao couldn't help but ask Lu Xiao out of curiosity.

"Group Leader Lu, who is the Ling Zhaixing you just mentioned?"

Lu Xiao gave her a glance.

"Ling Zhaixing is a wanted criminal that our Dragon Group is currently pursuing."

Shen Junyao's eyes widened in realization, nodding, but felt the name sounded familiar.

Meanwhile, Jiang Feng was about to return to his room to rest, but Shen Junyao turned back again.

"Jiang Feng, I have something else to ask you."

Shen Junyao walked into the living room, expression solemn.

"What is it?"

"Is the Ling Zhaixing that Group Leader Lu just mentioned the same Xiao Ling girl you asked me about that day?"

Jiang Feng nodded, not hiding.

"That's right, it's her."

"Really her?"

Shen Junyao stared wide‑eyed, looking incredulous.

"I never imagined she would be a wanted criminal the Dragon Group is after."

"She is also powerless."

Jiang Feng gave no further explanation.

Shen Junyao nodded at the words; she trusted Jiang Feng's character, and since Jiang Feng said so, Ling Zhaixing must have his own grievances.

She looked at Jiang Feng and said earnestly,

"Jiang Feng, although Ling Zhaixing is a major offender of the Dragon Group, you can call on me anytime if you need help."

Jiang Feng felt a slight stir in his heart.

"Shen Junyao, I really do have something I need you to help with…"

"What is it?"

……

Meanwhile, inside the Interrogation Room of the Dragon Group Jiangcheng Branch.

Mu Laoyue was handcuffed backwards to the Chair, staring rigidly forward, not uttering a word.

Lu Xiao sat Outside the Interrogation Room, watching Mu Laoyue inside through the one‑way glass, his expression solemn.

He turned his head and instructed Duan Fei beside him.

"Duan Fei, go in and interrogate him; you must uncover his identity and the faction behind him… I doubt Ling Zhaixing may be in their hands."

"Don't worry, Group Leader!"

Duan Fei nodded, brimming with confidence.

"Dealing with a hardhead like this, I have plenty of methods; I guarantee he'll speak."

After speaking, Duan Fei pushed the door open and entered the Interrogation Room.

Inside the Interrogation Room, the light was grimly pale, with only a Table and two Chairs.

Duan Fei sat on the Chair opposite Mu Laoyue, took out paper and pen, and tapped the Table.

"Speak, who are you? Who is behind you ordering you? And… where is Ling Zhaixing?"

Mu Laoyue kept his eyes closed, saying nothing, as if he hadn't heard Duan Fei's words.

"Don't think you can get away with staying silent!"

Duan Fei frowned, his tone becoming harsh.

"I'll tell you, once you're in here, there's no question our Dragon Group can't extract. You'd better confess honestly, lest your flesh suffer!"

Mu Laoyue opened his eyes and glanced at Duan Fei.

"If you have the guts, go ahead and try; you want me to speak? Dream on!"

Seeing his stubbornness, Duan Fei felt a spark of anger.

He stood up, walked to Mu Laoyue's front, and said with a fierce gaze.

"Looks like unless we give you a taste of color, you won't be honest!"

Soon, Duan Fei battered Mu Laoyue repeatedly, but no matter how Duan Fei dealt with him, the guy wouldn't utter a single word.

Duan Fei grew tired, shouted a few curses, then turned and left.

At that moment, the Interrogation Room door was suddenly nudged open a crack from outside, and a black silhouette slipped in like a wraith.

The silhouette swiftly reached Mu Laoyue, a flash of cold light flashing from its hand, striking toward Mu Laoyue's neck like lightning.

"Pfft!"

A light sound rang out, and blood splattered.

Mu Laoyue's eyes widened instantly, his face showing a look of disbelief.

He tried to speak, but only managed a huffing sound; the wound on his neck kept spouting blood, quickly staining his clothes red.

After the silhouette secured its hit, it lingered not a moment and turned to leave.

Half an hour later, after a short rest, Duan Fei returned.

In the next instant, Lu Xiao heard Duan Fei's frantic voice.

"Group Leader! It's bad! The prisoner is dead!"