[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-lawful-tyrant":3,"chapter-lawful-tyrant-lawful-tyrant-chapter-50":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Lawful Tyrant",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2284934,4469,"Chapter 50: The Sealed Passage","lawful-tyrant-chapter-50",50,"\u003Cp>“Patrol teams, continue searching with me. Public Security officers, please maintain the lockdown and keep away from the search site.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing’s voice echoed through the loudspeaker, then he led the patrol team swiftly toward the Red Oak Boxing Gym deep in Changshui Street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the Public Security personnel, they naturally wouldn’t join the patrol in the search.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this era, the patrol system was specifically established and allowed to rise so rapidly precisely because patrol duties are far more dangerous! Day and night patrols and searches inevitably carry high risks of encountering danger. Thus, even if many patrols secretly take bribes, as long as it’s not excessive, no one says a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the chilly street, a large group of tall figures in black uniforms marched forward, with Lin Qing leading the way, accompanied by Zhao Jiayi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Captain Lin, are we searching the Red Oak Boxing Gym?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Peidong hurried over and couldn’t help asking: “Are we searching the entire team? Don’t we need to check other places?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need to worry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing said calmly: “Didn’t we inspect the VIP elevator at Qingtai Hotel last time? Since it turned out clean, I’ve already requested Public Security to lock down the surveillance. Let’s search the Red Oak Boxing Gym first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at Xiao Peidong and said: “Since Chu Tianyao appeared, it means there’s likely something wrong here. What do you think, Captain Xiao?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Peidong nodded in agreement: “But we can’t overlook any other locations either.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Naturally.” Lin Qing’s lips curled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the patrol team arrived at the closed Red Oak Boxing Gym.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s locked?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Peidong frowned slightly, glancing discreetly at the entrance camera, then turned and ordered the patrol behind him: “Contact the Red Oak Boxing Gym’s manager. Open the door immediately.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Lin Qing stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need. Too much time wasted.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Lin Qing suddenly lunged forward and kicked the electronic lock on the Red Oak Boxing Gym’s door with a powerful leg strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boom!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The force of the kick was razor-sharp, with invisible energy penetrating deep into the lock, instantly damaging several delicate internal components and support points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door shuddered, then cracked open a narrow gap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Peidong’s pupils contracted slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a thick security door—kicked open with one kick?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enter.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing gave the order, and the patrol officers surged forward, forcing open the gym’s doors as a flood of black-uniformed patrols poured inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Footsteps echoed through the empty gym.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the boxing gym was vacant, someone was still inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A short, stout middle-aged man hurried over, forcing a nervous smile: “All of you patrol officers—why not give us a heads-up? Even just knocking would’ve been fine. This lock’s expensive—you’re going to get me scolded by the boss again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing ignored him and ordered: “All patrol officers, thoroughly search every corner of the gym. Patrol Section members, draw your weapons and follow me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The manager quickly asked: “Didn’t we do a full search just a few days ago? Why search again today?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Here’s the search warrant.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing casually slapped a search warrant into the man’s chest, then strode off with Zhao Jiayi and six Patrol Section group leaders toward the locker room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where’s Captain Lin starting the search?” Xiao Peidong asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was only a temporary captain and had no authority to command Lin Qing, who was his equal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, this search mission was assigned to Lin Qing by Public Security, giving Lin Qing command authority during the operation—he couldn’t interfere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But seeing Lin Qing head straight for the locker room, Xiao Peidong felt a bad premonition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Last time, I noticed something odd here but didn’t investigate thoroughly. Captain Xiao, just watch.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Lin Qing moved like the wind, striding swiftly toward the locker room he’d spotted during the first search, leaving everyone far behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, they reached the door of the locker room where he’d previously detected something suspicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door was locked, but he didn’t wait—he slapped his palm against it, sending invisible micro-force through the lock, destroying it instantly, then pushed the door open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Peidong quickly broke away from the others and followed Lin Qing into the locker room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the patrol officers, Zhao Jiayi blinked, muttering silently to herself: “Finally, he’s got the guts to check here. Let’s see what’s underneath…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the locker room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After entering, Xiao Peidong feigned confusion, scanning the room: “This locker room’s been checked multiple times before—seems fine, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing said nothing, walked to the row of wall-mounted lockers, gripped the edges with both arms, and yanked hard—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Crack!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With precise force, the entire row of lockers was dragged aside, revealing the bare, peeling wall behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lockers crashed to the floor, sending up a cloud of dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the order level hadn’t dropped, Lin Qing’s intuition still warned him…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was something wrong beneath these lockers!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Peidong stared at the scene, barely keeping his expression calm: “We already moved all the lockers last time and checked thoroughly—there was nothing…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he finished speaking, Lin Qing suddenly lifted his leg and stomped hard onto the floor tile previously hidden beneath the lockers. After activating his combat technique, his strength—nearly ten times that of an ordinary person—poured through the stomp, channeled by micro-force into the tile. Cracks immediately spiderwebbed across the smooth surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Snap! Snap! Snap! Snap! Snap—!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In rapid succession, Lin Qing stomped five more times, each strike penetrating with micro-force to maximize destruction. Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Crash!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The already shattered tile suddenly collapsed entirely, dust cascading down to reveal a one-meter-square hollow passage below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the passage, a deep staircase could be seen—much wider than the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tile used to conceal it was clearly unusually thick and layered, originally functioning as a shield and disguise—a “door.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the remaining structure along the passage’s edge, it was clear the tile could be controlled to open or close, revealing or hiding the passage below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, it had been forcibly shattered by Lin Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As expected…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing’s lips curled into a faint smile. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Xiao Peidong’s stunned expression—he clearly hadn’t anticipated such a hidden passage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Zhao Jiayi and several Patrol Section group leaders entered the locker room, freezing in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A passage?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s a passage here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group leaders stared in shock at the hole in the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Give me the signal light.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing reached back, and Zhao Jiayi immediately handed him a small, spherical signal light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing immediately tossed it into the passage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flexible, resilient light bounced a few times inside, illuminating the dark, deep corridor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Lin Qing suddenly noticed a thick black metal plate slowly moving to seal the passage’s depths. Judging by its speed, it would be fully closed in no more than two seconds. “No!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Peidong cried out, forcing back his inner triumph, feigning shock as he pointed at the closing metal plate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew this defense mechanism of the underground boxing ring—it was the final resort when exposed, relying purely on mechanical levers to lock the passage, immune to computer hackers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A 45cm-thick alloy plate could completely jam this reinforced passage shut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the overall commander, Yuan Anping, would struggle to break through by brute force—it’d be faster to dig through the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once sealed, the personnel below could buy enough time to evacuate. All the group leaders stared, stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, the metal plate’s closing speed was slow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If someone had rushed in immediately, even a captain-level officer without speed specialization could have made it inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An armed underground boxing ring like this was a dragon’s den, terrifying even to captain-level officers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the entire patrol team entered to suppress it, led by one captain, success was highly likely—it was just an underground ring, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sending a single captain in alone?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That would be extremely dangerous—he wouldn’t even be sure of his own survival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the overall commander, who commanded all of Lian’an City, could single-handedly break through the entire Yanhong Society.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if this underground ring was only a small part of the Yanhong Society, it would require someone far stronger than a typical captain to break through alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both captains present had only recently been promoted—they clearly weren’t that strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Peidong glanced at Lin Qing and saw him squinting, clearly hesitating. He secretly sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing, already activated with his combat technique, stared at the slowly closing passage, truly hesitating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his current strength, he could manage it—but that would expose most of his power. Unless he gained enough merit to learn several new combat techniques in succession, it wasn’t worth it…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing suddenly felt a strange intuition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something within the underground boxing ring—something he desperately needed—was hidden there, like a starving man smelling food, or a greedy man hearing the clink of a chest of gold coins…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could he have such an intuition?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He found it odd, but the accuracy of this intuition had always been too high—he couldn’t help doubting—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could the underground boxing ring really hold what I urgently need? As the metal plate slowly closed, Xiao Peidong’s heavy heart finally eased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In less than a second, the plate had closed halfway—the remaining gap was too narrow to slip through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this final instant—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whoosh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing suddenly moved, instantly becoming a blurred phantom, shooting into the passage like a gust of wind and slipping through with lightning speed just before the metal plate sealed shut!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone froze in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Clang!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately after, a deafening crash echoed as the metal plate slammed fully shut, deeply lodged within the passage’s wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1624,"2026-06-20T02:41:34.488Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","6e47dac8d69dc3e51f874146bf18e2b79a67be5ba919056863eaaf69eff32aa9","lawful-tyrant-chapter-51","lawful-tyrant-chapter-49",442,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flawful-tyrant-cover.jpg"]