The air around them instantly dropped in temperature, sending a chill through everyone's bodies.
"What terrifying eyes!"
"Heavens, this brat actually dares to glare at the Minister like that!"
"It's over! If the Minister gets angry, this kid is definitely doomed!"
The surrounding guards were stunned by Chu Chen's fierce gaze, frozen in place, forgetting to act.
Zhou Wenfeng's face turned ashen, his anger boiling. He said in a cold voice, "Bold peasant, I am the esteemed Minister of the Ministry of Justice, yet you dare to be so disrespectful to me!"
A mocking smile flickered across Chu Chen's lips. "A mere fifth-rank official is nothing but dog dung in my eyes!"
"Heavens! He actually injured the Minister!"
"Quick, inform the Commander! Something has happened at the Ministry of Justice!" Several of Zhou Wenfeng's subordinates turned pale and rushed towards the Ministry of Justice.
"You fools, if you don't scram, I'll kill you!" Chu Chen roared.
The people from the Ministry of Justice were terrified and fled in all directions, disappearing in the blink of an eye.
Zhou Wenfeng's face grew even more livid, the veins on his forehead throbbing violently. He gritted his teeth and said, "Chu Chen, do you know your crime?"
"What crime have I committed?" Chu Chen asked impatiently.
"You assaulted a court official, which is a capital offense!" Zhou Wenfeng bellowed.
"Oh? Tell me, why should I assault a court official?" Chu Chen asked with interest.
"You murdered the third young master of the Li family, Li Taichang, and the second young master of the Zhao family, Zhao Yunxiao, and moreover, you harmed loyal officials. You are utterly devoid of humanity! Today, you must give us an explanation, or don't blame the Ministry of Justice for showing no mercy!" Zhou Wenfeng roared righteously.
Chu Chen stared coldly at Zhou Wenfeng, a hint of amusement flickering deep in his eyes.
"Li Taichang and Zhao Yunxiao brought their fate upon themselves. What does it have to do with me?" Chu Chen said calmly.
"Presumptuous!" Zhou Wenfeng was furious. "You traitor, your sins are immense! Why don't you surrender and be taken away!"
"You say I killed Li Taichang and Zhao Yunxiao? What proof do you have?" Chu Chen asked.
"You..." Zhou Wenfeng was speechless, his face flushed red, unable to utter a word in his frustration.
"Proof? Hmph!" Chu Chen sneered. "You fools, did you all see it just now?"
Chu Chen pointed at one of the guards.
The guard jumped in fright but mustered his courage and nodded.
"Very well, then tell me, why did I kill Li Taichang and Zhao Yunxiao?" Chu Chen narrowed his eyes and continued to question.
The guard was stunned. He had never considered such a question. After all, Chu Chen was just a useless martial apprentice.
"I don't care what your reasons are. You have broken the law, and a life for a life. You will not leave the Ministry of Justice alive today!" Zhou Wenfeng shouted.
"Heh heh, a life for a life?"
Chu Chen chuckled twice. "If I recall correctly, Li Taichang and Zhao Yunxiao were personally escorted to the capital by you, weren't they?"
"What?"
Zhou Wenfeng's heart skipped a beat, and his face changed drastically. "Impossible! Absolutely impossible! Besides you, no one else knew about this matter!"
"You are not wrong. At the time, only I was accompanying the escort team to the capital. However, halfway, I met some kind individuals," Chu Chen said slowly.
Hearing this, Zhou Wenfeng was completely flustered. He never expected his plan to fail! Not only did it fail, but Chu Chen found helpers and even uncovered more issues!
"You're spouting nonsense!" Zhou Wenfeng forced himself to calm down. "You are deliberately framing me!"
Chu Chen shook his head and sighed. "You are truly muddle-headed. What reason would I have to frame you? I've never met you, nor have I seen you before. Moreover, you are the Minister of Justice. How could I possibly frame you?"
"Then why are you slandering me with murder for profit?" Zhou Wenfeng roared.
"Murder for profit?" Chu Chen sneered repeatedly, mockingly. "I have indeed never seen you, nor do I know you. How would I know if you were involved in corruption and bribery?"
Zhou Wenfeng was almost choked with rage. How could he, the esteemed Minister of Justice, be involved in corruption and bribery?
"If you have no evidence, do not try to slander this official!" Zhou Wenfeng said in a deep voice.
Chu Chen coldly sneered, "I have not seen you, nor do I know you, so there is no question of framing. Yet, you suddenly appeared and blocked my path. It is clear this was premeditated. Your so-called investigation is merely a pretense, and your goal is to arrest me!"
Zhou Wenfeng's expression became uncertain as his intentions were exposed. He had indeed come prepared, setting a trap specifically for Chu Chen to walk into. However, he hadn't expected this young man named Chu Chen to be so sharp and see through his scheme so easily!
"If you don't believe me, there's nothing I can do. However, I must warn you, you're in trouble this time!" Chu Chen said with a cold smile.
Zhou Wenfeng snorted coldly, then waved his hand and said in a stern voice, "Take him away!"
Instantly, hundreds of soldiers swarmed forward, surrounding Chu Chen.
"Presumptuous! You dare to arrest me?" Chu Chen frowned.
Zhou Wenfeng let out a sneer, disdainfully. "We are arresting you!"
Chu Chen's mouth twitched twice, and he thought to himself: This fellow's acting is too exaggerated. Doesn't he realize that the aura I exude is far stronger than that of an ordinary martial artist, enough to crush him?
Zhou Wenfeng truly didn't notice because, in his eyes, Chu Chen was just a weak, useless martial apprentice.
"I advise you to cooperate obediently, or I guarantee you'll regret it. You must have heard of the methods of our Ministry of Justice, hmph!" Zhou Wenfeng said with a threatening tone.
"I've never heard of any special methods used by the Ministry of Justice. I advise you not to try my patience."
Chu Chen's expression gradually turned cold, and a sharp killing intent spread out, enveloping the entire Ministry of Justice prison.
Feeling this sharp killing intent, Zhou Wenfeng couldn't help but take two steps back, his body shivering.
"Take him away!" Zhou Wenfeng flicked his sleeve fiercely and strode away.
Although Zhou Wenfeng was the Minister of Justice, in front of Chu Chen, he couldn't even withstand a single move!
"Hoo, hoo..." After Zhou Wenfeng left, Chu Chen took a long breath and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. "This Zhou Wenfeng is indeed insidious. I almost fell for his trap!" Chu Chen had been bluffing.
On his way to the Ministry of Justice, Chu Chen had already figured out Zhou Wenfeng's background. Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice, Zhou Wenfeng!
"Li Taichang and Zhao Yunxiao were killed by me, and I admitted it. What can you do to me?" Chu Chen said calmly.
His gaze fell on the surrounding soldiers. "Brothers, what I said just now, I hope you can relay it faithfully, and don't wrong a good person." After speaking, Chu Chen walked away directly.