"Earlier, two people wearing the Hall's insignia came to apprehend Zhao Qian and the other two. But for some reason, two people from the military suddenly appeared and took away those wearing the Hall's insignia. I suspect Zhao Qian and the others have committed crimes, which is why the Young Commander was summoned here."
Zhao Xuelong did not conceal anything, as he felt there was nothing to hide about the matter.
The other party was wearing the Hall's insignia, and should be someone from the Hall of Honor. Since it was people the Hall of Honor should apprehend, contacting the Young Commander to handle it should not be a problem.
Young Commander Zhao nodded slightly, his gaze falling on Zhao Qian and the others. "Do you plead guilty, or shall I make you plead guilty?"
Zhao Qian frowned, "We are innocent!"
Mu Hanqi nodded, "Exactly, we are innocent. Don't try to frame us. If you say we are guilty, then tell us, what crime have we committed!"
Boom!
As Mu Hanqi finished speaking, the sound of footsteps echoed.
The heavy steps seemed to tread upon their hearts, and a glint of cold light could be seen behind Young Commander Zhao.
In an instant.
The atmosphere plummeted, as if entering an ice cellar.
The villagers living here were all ordinary people, covered in dirt. They had never witnessed such a scene before and were immediately terrified, lowering their heads, afraid of being implicated.
Not to mention that Young Commander Zhao had a very good relationship with Zhao Xuelong in private, but just the fact that Young Commander Zhao held the authority of local defense and brought dozens of subordinates with him made everyone fearful.
"In the territory of Heping County, if I, Zhao, say you are guilty, who would dare to say you are not?"
In this society, talk of fairness and justice was all nonsense.
As long as you had power and influence, even if you called a deer a horse, no one would dare to say anything; instead, they would applaud.
Moreover, based on his understanding of Zhao Xuelong, the other party might not necessarily be guilty, but he could obtain considerable benefits from Zhao Xuelong, which was the most important thing.
Besides, this wasn't the first time he had done this; he was quite familiar with the process.
"As part of the military, you don't investigate thoroughly beforehand and are so vague. Is this your attitude towards handling matters?"
Mu Hanqi had seen many grand occasions and could still remain calm, but the Zhao family members behind her could not. After all, he was a Young Commander, and they couldn't afford to offend him. At this moment, no one dared to speak.
However, Young Commander Zhao did not pay attention to them, narrowing his eyes and saying, "Zhao has always enforced the law impartially, and my judgment is outstanding. I have never had any unjust or false cases."
The implication was that if I say you are guilty, you are guilty, and even quibbling is useless.
It was hard to imagine that these words came from a Young Commander, and he was confidently convinced of their guilt.
Mu Hanqi's expression turned grim. Seeing the situation develop to this point, how could she not know that these two were in cahoots?
Ring ring ring—
At this moment, a phone call broke the silence.
"Where are you?"
"At the Ancestral Worship Ceremony. Something has happened. Bring troops."
Mu Hanqi said quickly.
"Okay."
After speaking, she hung up the phone directly.
Then, Mu Hanqi looked up at the people in front of her again and said calmly, "Later, someone will communicate with you personally."
The person she was referring to was naturally Ye Longlin.
It was Ye Longlin who had just made the call.
Seeing Mu Hanqi finish her call, a mocking smile appeared on the corner of Young Commander Zhao's lips. He suddenly sneered, "Bring troops? Who do you think you are?"
"Since things have come to this point, I'll be blunt. You shouldn't have provoked Zhao Xuelong."
"As everyone knows, in Heping County, Zhao Xuelong is my man, my friend. Over the years, he has received my protection. If I don't resolve this, how can I account to my brothers?"
Like in the underworld?
Subordinates are protected by their boss and pay protection fees?
"So, you can trample on human lives and twist right and wrong?" Mu Hanqi asked with cold eyes.
Young Commander Zhao shook his head slightly, "I said, I have no unjust or false cases under my command, so you should understand me."
The implication was that those who opposed him had all died, and none were alive, which was why there were no unjust or false cases.
Because all unjust and false cases had already been finalized, and there was no possibility of appeal.
The sky, which was already gloomy, rumbled with thunder, and a drizzling rain began to fall.
Various colorful umbrellas were held overhead. The dozens of people standing in the field, due to their usual prestige, had many people hold umbrellas over their heads.
Suddenly, a torrential downpour poured from the sky.
Just as Young Commander Zhao was about to make a move, the sharp sound of tires echoed.
Bang bang bang!
Dozens of men in black, holding black umbrellas, and highly trained, quickly occupied the area.
These trained men quickly entered the scene, standing every half meter, forming human walls on both sides, blocking the road.
Their bodies still carried the smoke, gunpowder, and smell of blood from the battlefield.
Much of the rainwater soaked their attire, and pale red water flowed from their trouser legs, carrying a nauseating smell of blood in the air.
Blood gathered at everyone's feet, forming a bloody torrent.
This situation exceeded Young Commander Zhao's imagination, and his tongue was almost tied.
How... did so many soldiers arrive?
And... judging by their appearance, they looked like they had just come off the battlefield.
"Go and ask which unit has arrived."
However, just as he was about to step forward to inquire, he saw a towering figure in the center, wearing a black overcoat.
Several golden stars on his shoulders, even in this dim sky, shone brightly!
More importantly, his shoulders bore... five golden stars!
"This... this... how is this possible? The Five-Star Heavenly King... it's always been a legend. Why is it real... and why is it here..."
Young Commander Zhao's face turned pale, his eyes filled with shock. Amidst the shock, a chill that pierced through his limbs and penetrated his skull!
Although he was unsure which unit this group belonged to, the marks on their bodies and the bloody torrent on the ground were enough to show that they had just come off the battlefield.
Battlefields... are places where people can die.
At this thought.
Young Commander Zhao suddenly knelt on the ground and respectfully said, "Local Defense Officer Zhao Zixi greets the Heavenly King!"
Zhao Xuelong gasped sharply and his eyes widened, "Young Commander Zhao, are you mistaken!"
He had seen Ye Longlin yesterday!
But why had he become the supreme Heavenly King?!
The gap was too great to accept.
The Young Commander Zhao, who had been arrogant and twisting right and wrong moments ago, suddenly knelt down, no longer showing any signs of bullying or arrogance!