Chapter 42: Be Good — Come Here and Kneel

The Zhenling Bureau convoy sped down the street, drawing the attention of many ordinary people, but most only glanced over before lowering their heads and going back to what they were doing.

Fierce Beasts often slipped into Heitu Cheng, so it had become routine for the Zhenling Bureau to patrol the streets.

The convoy drew closer and closer to the tallest building.

Just as they were about to enter the building, the convoy came to a stop. A maglev car blocked the front of the convoy, and a middle-aged man in a white shirt with a protruding belly stepped out.

It was the Vice Mayor of Heitu Cheng, who had rushed over after receiving word.

He walked to the front of the convoy with a solemn expression: "What do you think you're doing? Charging into Fengyue Mansion in broad daylight with such a show of force — whose order is this, and who gave you permission?"

"Shen Ling, Bureau Chief Long entrusted the Zhenling Bureau to you, and this is how you lead them in causing trouble?"

In the off-road vehicle, Shen Ling explained:

"His name is Wang Xingshan, the Vice Mayor of Heitu Cheng. Since the Mayor was killed by persons unknown half a month ago, Heitu Cheng is currently under his administration."

Hearing this, Jiang Qin stood up and said coldly: "The Zhenling Bureau is on official business. Don't think you're the Vice Mayor — even if you were the Mayor, you have no right to interfere. Get out of my way now, and I might still spare your life."

Wang Xingshan's expression froze; he hadn't expected this young man to give him no face at all.

Although he had no authority over Zhenling Bureau affairs, everyone was working for the public, and normally they would show each other at least some deference. Even Investigators could not escape the bonds of human courtesy.

He suppressed his anger and explained through gritted teeth:

"I will not step aside. You greenhorn just got here and have no idea how important Fengyue Group is to our Heitu Cheng. It's Fengyue Group that helps our city support the homeless and refugees every year!"

"Do you have any idea what a terrible impact it will have if you charge into Fengyue Group in broad daylight like this!"

"Can you bear the consequences?"

Determination showed in Wang Xingshan's tone, and his gaze was resolute.

"If you want to get past here today, you'll have to step over my corpse, otherwise—"

His words cut off abruptly.

A thin line of blood appeared on the Vice Mayor's neck, and then his head tumbled from his shoulders, rolling a few times on the ground. His eyes remained wide open, as if in disbelief.

Blood sprayed! The headless corpse collapsed to the ground.

Looking at the blood spattered on the front windshield, Shen Ling's eyes flashed with terror — this guy had actually killed the Vice Mayor on the spot!

How dare he.

Jiang Qin sat back down and said calmly: "Vice Mayor Wang Xingshan attempted to obstruct Zhenling Bureau operations and has been executed by me in accordance with regulations."

"Now, continue forward!"

He glanced at the fallen corpse, a hint of contempt at the corner of his mouth.

Rushing over in such a hurry to stop him, with such a flimsy excuse — what kind of Vice Mayor acts like that? He was clearly nothing more than a dog kept by the Yang family of Fengyue Group.

The off-road vehicle's engine roared, and the convoy pressed on, the tires ruthlessly rolling over the headless corpse. No one dared to collect the body.

Led by Jiang Qin, a group of Investigators stormed into Fengyue Mansion and quickly subdued the security guards.

"Who are you people!"

"Zhenling Bureau on a case. Anyone who doesn't want to die, raise your hands and squat in the corner."

"Even if you're from the Zhenling Bureau, you can't just barge into our Fengyue Group! Stop them! Don't let them go up!"

A group of Martial Artists in security uniforms charged in aggressively.

But with a flash of cold light, two Flying Knives pierced through their hearts at tremendous speed. They didn't even have a chance to react before they all collapsed to the ground.

In the blink of an eye, dozens of Martial Artists were all dead.

Su Lingwei recalled her Flying Knives, her expression unchanged, as if she had done something trivial.

To dare raise a hand against Zhenling Bureau people — she almost admired their courage. This was clearly showing utter contempt for the nation's laws; their deaths were well deserved.

Shen Ling and the other Zhenling Bureau members swallowed hard.

Good lord, these two have a heavier killing intent than each other. When did Academy students become this decisive in killing?

And so they made their way unimpeded to the Chairman's office door.

Jiang Qin kicked the door, and it flew inward.

Behind the desk, Yang Hao slowly rose, straightened his tie, and forced a smile that carried a hint of gloom.

"Investigator Jiang, it's a pleasure to meet you for the first time. You've certainly left a deep impression on me."

"No need for such courtesy." Jiang Qin walked into the office, glancing around: "I helped Chairman Yang deal with some lawless ruffians. You must be deeply grateful, and I can understand why the impression runs so deep."

"..."

Yang Hao's mouth twitched. Grateful, my ass.

Those security guards had all been hired at great expense, including at least ten Spirit-Drawing realm Martial Artists among them — yet they were wiped out by your people in a single encounter, not a single one left alive!

This guy really is a killing star!

Jiang Qin sat down in front of the sofa, placed his feet arrogantly on the coffee table, and crooked his finger at Yang Hao. "Be good~ come here and kneel down. Tell me everything you've done, clearly."

Hearing this, Yang Hao's face immediately darkened.

The next second, the glass behind him seemed to be sliced apart by something, and a howling cold wind blew into the office.

Yang Hao immediately composed his expression, walked up to Jiang Qin, and then, ignoring the dozens of astonished gazes around him, bent his knees and knelt on the floor.

Jiang Qin nodded in satisfaction: "Tell me, how did you collude with the people of the Church of All Gods?"

"Investigator Jiang, when have I ever colluded with the Church of All Gods?"

"Heh, are you sure you want to keep up the act? My Zhenling Bureau people personally witnessed members of your Yang family conducting transactions with Church of All Gods members. Do you dare say it has nothing to do with you?"

"Someone in my Yang family actually colluded with the Church of All Gods!" Yang Hao put on a look of astonishment, then shook his head:

"I'm sorry, it may have been the decision of some subordinate acting on their own. I was not aware of it... but I am willing to assist the Zhenling Bureau in their investigation."

As long as he insisted it was a subordinate acting on their own, what could an Investigator do even if they knew? They'd be helpless.

Let's see what you do now!

As if seeing through his inner thoughts, Jiang Qin said with a teasing smirk:

"You say you have no collusion with the Church of the Gods, but I'm very curious—according to the information I've obtained, your martial arts talent is extremely poor. Half a year ago you were only at the ninth level of the Mortal Embryo Realm, so how did you become a Linghai Late Stage Martial Artist in just half a year?"

The surrounding members of the Zhenling Bureau were greatly shocked upon hearing this and immediately heightened their vigilance.

Yang Hao only has the worst F-Grade Talent; even with more resources, he could only stop at the Mortal Embryo Realm.

Reaching Spirit Sea Late Stage in half a year is clearly problematic.

"H-how did you see through it?" Yang Hao raised his head in confusion, then stood up as well, no longer kneeling.

He had originally wanted to stall for time by acting cowardly.

He was clearly wearing a spiritual artifact that could conceal his realm, so why could this kid still see through his realm?

He simply stopped hiding it, took off a pendant spiritual artifact hanging on his chest, and as the suppression was lifted, surging Spirit Energy emanated from his body, the aura of Spirit Sea Late Stage no longer concealed.

"Since you've seen through it, then you all die here!"