Chapter 23: Chapter 23: Crisis

The Federation’s police authority is significant, with numerous personnel, and becoming a police officer requires a cultivation level standard, at the minimum, one must be in the Muscle Strengthening Realm.

Wang Xuan rode the police car away, contemplating throughout the journey how he should deal with the situation, or rather, how to preserve his life, which is critically important.

Even though he had left a letter for Senior Brother Qingniu earlier, he couldn’t fully pin his hopes on that; the ultimate hope must be held in his own hands.

He had to follow the normal legal procedures, some words he couldn’t say, some dangers he had to guard against; many people never knew where the enemy was before death, just like when he hunted the prey.

“Which police bureau are we heading to, gentlemen?” Wang Xuan asked.

“New District Public Security Bureau.”

Upon learning it was the district public security bureau, Wang Xuan nodded. The police car’s route was correct; it saved him from being dragged to the wilderness unknowingly.

Soon they arrived at the police bureau, bustling with officers, vitality robust and assertive, cultivation level quite commendable, a place where hidden talents lay; Wang Xuan wouldn’t be surprised if several cultivators above the Innate level popped out.

In the interrogation room, two policemen were taking Wang Xuan’s statement, inquiring about the Meiling incident, and behind them were five or six veteran officers, along with the director and deputy director observing from the control room.

The Meiling incident was not something to be taken lightly, especially since a deceased individual involved was an Earth Immortal, linking Celestial Sword Mountain and Immortal Martial Combat Hall.

“Name.”

“Wang Xuan”

“Gender”

…

Real-time surveillance cameras and paper transcripts were both in use, as part of the essential procedures, along with personal terminal authentication for personal information, reducing room for error.

Not long after, the police began asking Wang Xuan about his motives, timing, method for going to Meiling, and his various reactions.

After slightly organizing his speech, Wang Xuan started to recount his experiences that day, attempting to narrate clearly while steering the statement towards benefiting the Immortal Martial Combat Hall.

Of course, the facts were just so; Celestial Sword Mountain was not justifiable, Zhao Hao committed murder and destroyed evidence, was even attempting covertly to kill him during previous encounters.

“So, you knew the deceased New District Immortal Martial Combat Hall Master Chen? And you knew the assailant Zhao Hao? And you’re sure the two were the ones acting in Meiling?”

Wang Xuan said, “I served as a sparring partner at the New District Martial Arts Hall for two or three years, frequently saw the hall master attend some assemblies, and even had a conversation with him up close before the incident.

Given my familiarity with the hall master, I wouldn’t mistake anyone; in Meiling, the one engaging Zhao Hao was precisely Hall Master Chen.

As for Zhao Hao, I’ve met him before my conversation with Hall Master Chen, at that time an elderly person wanted to sell well-formed stones…”

Wang Xuan maximized his contributions, now successfully becoming the martial hall assistant instructor, with the statement beneficial to Immortal Martial Combat Hall, he could definitely secure protection from them.

The police inquiry into Wang Xuan was meticulous, lasting until nearly 3 AM, taking four to five hours, recording a hefty stack of statements, then considered his explanation clear.

Accompanying Wang Xuan till dawn, the police bureau actually had many attendees, even several high-ranking figures hadn’t left, or had actually resided there for days.

The Meiling case was indeed significantly intertwined.

It’s known that Zhao Hao’s father was decapitated yesterday; the Hongguang Group chairman wasn’t a trivial character, tightly linking the case to Meiling issues, causing them headaches, realizing it was hard to resolve.

“Temporarily detain him, release after twenty-four hours, hoping there’s some progress in the case.”

Under orders, Wang Xuan was detained alone in a room, and the imagined unjust treatment hadn’t occurred; the police bureau didn’t intend to take sides or force confessions.

“As I thought, they are merely collecting evidence, aiming to stay neutral and steady, wanting no disturbances, but ultimately it might be up to Celestial Sword Mountain and Immortal Martial Combat Hall to negotiate the resolution,” The basis for negotiation is worth discussing, both sides were still disputing.

In the empty room, besides Wang Xuan, no one else was present; the sleepless night took its toll, he took the opportunity to rest, fatigue weighed upon his tense nerves.

He slept until six o’clock, rising somewhat late, beginning to meditate; during this time, no one entered the room, Wang Xuan glanced at the cameras operating in the four corners, knowing his safety was temporarily assured.

If something happened to him in the police bureau, the unlucky ones wouldn’t be few.

Meditation brought a tranquil heart and mind, in a flash of insight he might suddenly think of something, akin to a sixth sense.

Though Wang Xuan’s interrogation was confidential, his statements quickly reached the hands of Celestial Sword Mountain and Immortal Martial Combat Hall Celestial Immortals, at least the Jiangyou Province’s main hall master, that Pure Yang Immortal, was aware of Wang Xuan’s existence.

On the Celestial Sword Mountain’s side, many were so enraged they threw cups, Zhao Hao’s actions surprisingly left such a loose end, grasped and potentially detrimental to Celestial Sword Mountain’s situation.

“Kill him!”

Once the command was issued, action was immediately arranged.

An hour later, policemen were sweating profusely, taking Wang Xuan away, because Wang Xuan was nearly poisoned to death!

He was personally escorted by a deputy director and several Innate cultivators to Immortal Martial Combat Hall, an undeniable favor, their surveillance cameras continued running throughout until returning him on the original route, then his escorts exhaled deeply.

Finally, he finally arrived safely.

“Am I a jinx?” Wang Xuan was frustrated, knowing their mindset, everyone tends to choose safety.

Still his heart was lifted, how would Celestial Sword Mountain act next? He couldn’t help but think of his conversation with Leng Feng of the Hunting Team.

This guy had been an assassin, a qualified hitman, even wanted to recruit him multiple times, often sharing many assassination techniques.

The police car departed, a floating car appeared, Chen Qingniu and Zhou Wu landed and approached, Zhou Wu, the unfamiliar young man, patted Wang Xuan’s shoulder: “Well done.”

Though Wang Xuan didn’t recognize him, his steps surpassed Chen Qingniu by half, a clear indication of his extraordinary status and power.

“My Senior Brother Zhou Wu,” Chen Qingniu introduced.

Wang Xuan clasped his fists: “Senior brother’s senior brother is naturally also my Senior Brother, greetings to Senior Brother Zhou.”

“We observed your performance at the police bureau closely, well done, no less than having us guard you and drive away many Celestial Sword Mountain experts.”

“Yet someone still poisoned me.” Wang Xuan smirked, though feeling comforted, knowing these two were watching him the whole night.

Even from afar using Divine Thought to scan.

“Who knows what that was about, definitely not from any expert, possibly an insider with little cultivation but skilled in poisons.” Zhou Wu was displeased, clearly dissatisfied with their oversight.

If they laid a wide net, small fish and shrimp would naturally slip through, unnoticed by them. But precisely such minor characters nearly cost Wang Xuan his life.

A new day dawned; Wang Xuan knew his cautious lifestyle was merely starting, yet the Martial Arts Hall was comparatively safe, no expert dared come to assassinate him.

However, there were still some pests, such as Sun En, who upon seeing the appearance of Chen Qingniu, promptly exaggeratedly remarked, “Senior Brother Chen, you’re discharged so quickly? Do take care, don’t injure your roots.

By the way, I’ve got good news for you, my father has become the martial hall master, rest assured we’ll continue to look after you, just because your father has passed doesn’t mean you’ll be marginalized.”

But paired with his smug expression, it was clear he meant: Your dad died, my dad’s the master now, you might as well stay in the cool shade! The martial hall is ours now.

“Oh, your little follower is here too, turns out you’re not a loner after all.” Sun En glanced at Wang Xuan, smiling smugly.

Wang Xuan glanced at Chen Qingniu, then saw Senior Brother Chen rolling up his sleeves, walking toward Sun En.

“Sun En, it seems you’re truly a petty man getting arrogant, have you forgotten how to respect your elders? I should help you reflect, let you know your Senior Brother is still your Senior Brother.” Chen Qingniu sneered, delivering a punch to Sun En’s handsome face.

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