Chapter 1262: Hearts Shows Up

Hearts Shows Up

"How is it?"

Seeing Han Meng lost in thought for a long time, Pu Chunshu couldn't help but ask.

Han Meng slowly snapped back to his senses, a trace of complexity flashing deep in his eyes. After a long silence, he finally spoke:

"There are too few clues right now, and there's no substantial progress yet... Let's talk about it after we have time to go look at that car."

Looking at the car was just an excuse for Han Meng. In reality, he had already guessed the identity of the murderer. Although he had no evidence, he was ninety-nine point nine percent sure...

To the outside world, it was incomprehensible for the World-Ending Calamity Chen Ling to infiltrate the South Sea Domain at this point in time and kill two Ordinary Person Councilors on the streets. But Han Meng knew very well in his heart that this was exactly something Chen Ling could do.

The severe blunt force trauma to the two Councilors' heads wasn't caused by a weapon at all, but by "slaps" harboring immense power.

What would make a monster with obviously superhuman strength, capable of instantly killing an Ordinary Person, choose to first insult them with slaps before dealing the killing blow?

Anger.

The murderer wasn't killing for the sake of killing; his goal was revenge.

Being able to disguise as a bodyguard, abduct the two Councilors without them noticing, and then kill them in retaliation, being able to fly and possessing astonishing strength... All of this corroborated with the conjectures Han Meng had earlier, finally allowing him to deduce the answer.

The instigator of all this was really Chen Ling;

He was killing to vent anger for him.

But if that was the case, why did he actively expose his identity? And in such a vague and ambiguous way?

What exactly was he trying to do?

Although Han Meng couldn't completely figure out Chen Ling's motives, at least in this situation, he wouldn't rat Chen Ling out... Chen Ling had killed for him, and moreover, those two deserved to die anyway. He had no reason to stand on the Alliance Council's side.

"If we're looking at the car, we can go right now..." Pu Chunshu naturally thought Han Meng indeed needed more clues. Just as he was preparing to take Han Meng over, a figure hurriedly ran over from outside.

"Young Master, the Family Head wants you to return right now."

"What? Why?"

"The higher-ups of the Domain have sent people to the Pu Family, saying they are going to investigate the Pu Family. Right now, our Pu Family members are all being questioned one by one!"

Pu Chunshu's brows immediately furrowed.

He had thought that the deaths of the two Councilors would bring pressure to the Pu Family, but he didn't expect the higher-ups of the Domain to actually come straight to their door to investigate... Questioning the Pu Family members one by one was undoubtedly a suppression of the Pu Family, but as it so happened, they were the most suspicious and couldn't even refuse.

"What was the Family Head's reaction?"

"The Family Head didn't stop them..."

"... Alright then, let's head back."

Since even the Family Head didn't stop them, Pu Chunshu knew it would be useless even if he resisted. He could only obediently go back to be questioned. It was just that it seemed impossible to take Han Meng to inspect the vehicle today.

Han Meng followed Pu Chunshu and took the car back to the entrance of the Pu Family.

At this time, outside the Pu Family's gates, it was already filled with government vehicles. Bursts of noisy sounds came from the originally quiet residential compound, and staff members constantly went in and out of the gates holding various documents, as if reporting something in real-time.

Through the main gates, one could vaguely see several Juniors sitting in various corners of the Courtyard being interrogated by Police Officers.

Seeing this scene, a trace of anger surfaced deep within Pu Chunshu's eyes...

No matter what, they were still the largest Divine Path organization in the South Sea Domain, the Pu Family that controlled the lifeblood of the Path of the Scholar God. That bunch of officials actually dared to come and go freely in the Pu Family. How was this any different from slapping their faces?

Pu Chunshu normally didn't fight or compete for things, but he always placed extreme importance on the Pu Family's reputation. He grabbed a figure beside him who looked like a person in charge and spoke coldly:

"This is the South Sea Pu Family... Isn't what you're doing a bit too much?"

"This is an order given personally by the Lord of the South Sea."

That person in charge was not afraid at all. After sweeping a glance at Pu Chunshu, his eyebrows raised. "You are the Second Young Master of the Pu Family, Pu Chunshu, right? Come with me, we have some questions to ask you..."

Hearing the words "Lord of the South Sea", Pu Chunshu's heart trembled, and the anger that had just risen immediately cooled by half...

No wonder the Family Head acquiesced to their actions; so it was that person who personally spoke up.

At this time, no matter how reluctant Pu Chunshu was, he could only grit his teeth and endure, obediently following the person in charge deep into the Pu Family.

Han Meng stood outside the door, but not a single person came to interrogate him. He just quietly watched the chaotic Pu Family, a strange faint light flickering in his eyes...

He knew the person was killed by Chen Ling.

He also knew that Chen Ling did this to avenge him.

But when the Councilors threatened him back then, it was within the Pu Family, and those who saw that scene were all Pu Family members. This meant that at that time, Chen Ling had already infiltrated the Pu Family and was highly likely hiding by his side, secretly observing him.

This also meant... the current Chen Ling was very likely also facing interrogation.

"Sloppy work, resulting in bringing trouble upon yourself instead. This isn't like your standard."

Han Meng muttered to himself,

"What... are you planning exactly?"

...

"Cousin, Cousin!"

"Those Police Officers have come to question us!"

Pu Shu hurriedly pushed open Chen Ling's door, his complexion looking somewhat unsightly.

Wearing a gray vest and rimless glasses, Chen Ling sat calmly by the table and took a sip of tea:

"They are here to investigate the murderer of the Councilors' case, what are you panicking for."

Pu Shu opened his mouth, wanting to speak but stopping on second thought.

Pu Shu indeed didn't kill the Councilors, but that didn't mean he hadn't done other things. He had finally managed to return to the Pu Family with great difficulty. In order to establish a firm foothold here quickly and build connections with other "friends" in the South Sea, he hadn't dabbled in a few illegal industries. If those people managed to interrogate that out of him, things would be troublesome.

"I really don't know what the Family Head is thinking, actually allowing them to interrogate the Pu Family members..."

"Didn't you hear? This is something the Lord of the South Sea finalized. Even the Ancestor didn't say no, so the Family Head has even less right to interfere."

"Even so, they shouldn't be so ignorant of when to advance or retreat, right?! Just because they have the backing of the Lord of the South Sea, they dare to act so recklessly?" Pu Shu snorted coldly. "After the interrogations are over, do they not want to mingle in the South Sea political arena anymore??"

Looking at the restless Pu Family outside the window, Chen Ling didn't answer.

Chen Ling didn't care about the entanglements of interests behind these people. The only thing he cared about was whether his mission could be completed smoothly. When the incident with the Councilors happened, he indeed had no alibi. If they questioned him in a while, he was afraid he would also be listed in the "suspicious" column and undergo a more comprehensive and in-depth inquiry.

Right now, the interrogations were progressing to people like Pu Chunshu and Pu Xiachan. In about a moment, it should be his and Pu Shu's turn...

However,

Calculating the time, things on that side should be about ready to progress as well.

Chen Ling slowly placed the teacup back onto the table, making a faint thudding sound.

Almost at the same time,

A rushed voice rang out within the Pu Family!

"Bad news!! The Six of Hearts, Chen Ling, has shown up at the Canal Gang!!!"