Hu Dahai knew that Wei Xiang and his son Wei Qianyuan had gone to great lengths to expel the girl named Dongfang Xiaoyao from the country, all to deal with Jiang Wuming.
However, he was unaware of the specific plan, nor did he expect Wei Qianyuan to collude with foreign forces!
Treason!
This was one of the most serious crimes in Longguo, essentially a life sentence.
Although Hu Dahai was not privy to the details, he knew that by accepting the Wei family's commission and providing assistance, he had indirectly become an accomplice and would definitely be dealt with!
This caused his already high blood pressure to surge, and he fainted.
The four soldiers from the Martial Department's Eastern Region Army ignored Hu Dahai – their orders were to arrest Wei Qianyuan!
Hu Dahai's forehead hit the desk. The intense pain jolted him back to consciousness from his daze, but he felt as if all his strength had been drained away. He slumped onto his office chair, motionless.
On the other side, Wei Qianyuan was startled awake by the sound of Hu Dahai's head hitting the desk. He saw two soldiers from the Martial Department's Eastern Region Army approaching him and instinctively shouted, "Wait... wait!"
As he spoke, he reached for his phone, intending to make a call.
However, the moment his fingers touched the phone, he abandoned the impulsive decision to seek Wei Xiang's help!
This was because his reason told him that if he called Wei Xiang in front of everyone, it would be tantamount to telling everyone that Wei Xiang was also involved in this matter.
In that case, not only would Wei Xiang be unable to save him, but he would also drag Wei Xiang down with him.
And even if he didn't make the call, Wei Xiang and the Wei family, upon learning of his arrest, would undoubtedly find ways to handle the situation and do everything they could to save him!
"You'd best not offer any futile resistance!"
Just as Wei Qianyuan gave up on calling Wei Xiang, the leading soldier said coldly and then waved his hand.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Instantly, two soldiers who were ready for action moved with lightning speed, arriving beside Wei Qianyuan in the blink of an eye. They grabbed his shoulders from either side, apprehending him.
As the eldest young master of the Wei family and a former rising star within the system of Donghai and even the entire Southern Hemisphere, when had Wei Qianyuan ever endured such treatment?
"Let me go, I'll walk myself!"
Wei Qianyuan attempted to struggle, but it was utterly useless. With a cold expression, he said in a low voice.
The two soldiers remained unmoved.
The Martial Department and the military were similar in many aspects.
Military orders were like mountains collapsing.
A soldier's duty was to carry out orders.
As long as the superiors gave instructions, they would execute them without reservation – let alone Wei Qianyuan, even the person in charge of the Donghai Grand Mansion, they would absolutely not heed their words!
"Take him away!"
The leading soldier gave another order and then glanced coldly at Wei Qianyuan, giving him a silent warning – you'd better behave yourself!
Seeing this, Wei Qianyuan's face turned ashen with anger, but he ceased struggling and shouting. He lowered his head and was escorted away from Hu Dahai's office by the two soldiers.
As they descended, many staff members of the Donghai branch of the Immigration Department witnessed this scene, their faces filled with shock!
Because Wei Qianyuan had been coming to Hu Dahai's office every day for the past few days, almost all the staff members of the Donghai branch of the Immigration Department knew Wei Qianyuan, his identity, and his glorious past. Even their director, Hu Dahai, treated Wei Qianyuan with great courtesy.
And now, Wei Qianyuan was being escorted away like a prisoner by two soldiers!
The contrast was so stark that it delivered a massive impact to them!
Facing the shocked faces and the questioning gazes, Wei Qianyuan felt like a monkey being paraded in a circus. He was filled with anger and humiliation, but he had no way to vent it. He could only walk with his head down.
In the courtyard, Jiang Wuming and Dongfang Xiaoyao were sitting in a car. They saw the four soldiers from the Martial Department's Eastern Region Army escorting Wei Qianyuan out of the office building and alighting from the car simultaneously.
"Master Wuming, these are the release procedures from the Donghai branch of the Immigration Department."
Upon seeing Jiang Wuming and Dongfang Xiaoyao step out of the car, the leading soldier quickly walked over and handed a document stamped with a red seal to Jiang Wuming. His demeanor showed extreme respect, a complete contrast to how he treated Wei Qianyuan just moments ago!
The reason for this was not because he knew Jiang Wuming had a good relationship with Qin Linhai and even the Qin family, but because of Jiang Wuming's achievements in the field of martial arts!
Defeating an established veteran in the Star-level War God realm as a Nine-star Martial Artist, topping the Hidden God List!
All of this had made Jiang Wuming an idol in the hearts of the younger generation of martial artists!
The young martial artists here were not only from the two martial arts academies in Yanjing and Donghai but also the young soldiers of the Martial Department's five major legions!
Jiang Wuming took the release form and was about to express his thanks when he saw Wei Qianyuan, who had been walking with his head down, suddenly raise it!
Whoosh!
Upon hearing the words "Master Wuming," Wei Qianyuan subconsciously linked it to Jiang Wuming. When he looked up and confirmed it was indeed Jiang Wuming, his expression first changed, and then his face contorted with rage. "Jiang... Jiang Wuming, this isn't over!"
"This matter is indeed not over. Soon, your father will join you in prison, and the entire Wei family will fall because of you – this is the consequence of your collusion with foreign forces to harm Xiaoyao and committing treason!"
Jiang Wuming responded with a blank expression.
"What... what did you say?"
Wei Qianyuan was first startled, then burst into disdainful laughter. "My father has nothing to do with this matter, what can you do to him?
Also, do you know how much influence our Wei family has? You dare to say that the Wei family will fall – aren't you afraid of your tongue being scorched by the wind!!"
This time, Jiang Wuming ignored Wei Qianyuan, treating his words as mere nonsense. Instead, he turned to the four soldiers and said, "Thank you for your hard work, you can go about your business."
"Yes, Master Wuming."
The four soldiers responded in unison.
"Jiang Wuming..."
Wei Qianyuan persisted, wanting to say more.
"Slap!"
However, before Wei Qianyuan could finish his sentence, he received a slap to the head.
The soldier escorting him lowered his voice and said, "Is Jiang Wuming's name something you can call casually? Behave yourself!"
"You bastard, do you know who I am?"
Wei Qianyuan trembled with rage.
"Slap!"
The soldier responded by giving Wei Qianyuan another slap.
"—"
Wei Qianyuan.
He almost fainted from a surge of blood pressure, just like Hu Dahai earlier.
Then, he forcefully suppressed the rage in his heart, planning to settle the score with Jiang Wuming and this audacious soldier after this matter was resolved!
...
At the same time.
Four disciplinary department staff members from Yanjing arrived at the Donghai Grand Mansion and headed straight for Zhang Hong's office. After a two-minute conversation with Zhang Hong to state their purpose, they proceeded to Wei Xiang's office.
"Who are you people? Why aren't you knocking?"
Inside the office, Wei Xiang was reading a red-header document. Seeing the four staff members enter without knocking, he frowned, his words laced with displeasure and a tone of reprimand.
"Comrade Wei Xiang, we are from XXXX, and we need to inquire about some information. Please come with us."
The leading disciplinary department staff member walked directly opposite Wei Xiang, produced his identification, and displayed it.
Whoosh!
Upon hearing the staff member's words and seeing his identification, Wei Xiang's expression changed drastically. The official demeanor he had moments ago vanished. He forced himself to remain calm and asked, "May I ask what information you wish to inquire about?"
"We are here to investigate your son Wei Qianyuan's treason!" the leading staff member stated sternly.
"Wh... what? Treason?"
Wei Xiang stood up abruptly, his voice trembling slightly. "You... you must have made a mistake? How could my son possibly commit treason?!"
"Comrade Wei Xiang, do you think we would come to you without any evidence? To be frank, the Martial Department has already apprehended the foreign spy your son colluded with. And according to the information we have, you were also involved in this matter."
The leading staff member raised an eyebrow and said sternly, "Let's go. We can discuss the specific details once we arrive."
Whoosh!
Wei Xiang's expression changed again!
He immediately recalled Wei Qianyuan's plan to expel Dongfang Xiaoyao from the country and kill Jiang Wuming, but he had not expected Wei Qianyuan to enlist foreign spies!
As this flashed through his mind, he seemed to age several years in an instant. He slumped powerlessly onto his office chair, his sallow face filled with remorse.
He regretted agreeing to this plan of revenge against Jiang Wuming without first understanding the specific details with Wei Qianyuan.
Amidst his regret, a scene surfaced in his mind.
That day.
The young man entered the magnificent Donghai Hotel, only to be met with disdain and neglect.
And also that day.
His son, hailed as the rising star of Donghai and even the Southern Hemisphere, pointed at Jiang Wuming's face and questioned Huangfu Weixia.
"Who does he think he is, worthy of you doing this??"
Now.
The young man had provided the answer!
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