"Officer Xue, watch your words. I don’t know and don’t care if you’re afraid of death, but when the Yanhuang Group handles matters, we don’t want outsiders interfering. If an outsider dares to intervene, we have only one way to deal with them: kill the obstructer. I believe, Director Ye, you are aware of our methods, and I don’t mind being harsh."
Although Duan Blade was smiling, a cold murderous intent flashed in his eyes.
"Heh, if you’ve already decided, why even ask me! Go ahead and arrest if you want to! But, don’t blame me for not warning you; you’ll be responsible if anything goes wrong," Ye Futu suddenly said.
"Straightforward. A wise man adapts to circumstances, Director Ye. If not needed, we will take this invitation away. Also, I hope you can sign an arrest warrant for me, as nothing works better than a police arrest warrant."
Duan Blade laughed heartily, reaching for the Judge’s Mark. The reputation of the Netherworld Mercenary Corps was indeed great, but hard to live up to the fame. He didn’t believe Lu Tianxing would dare oppose the Yanhuang Group. If Lu Tianxing resisted, he would be instantly eliminated. Destroying the leader of the Netherworld Mercenary Corps, the Judge, would certainly be a great achievement.
Thinking this, Duan Blade held his breath, his eyes filled with a frenzied glow. If he killed the Judge, his status in the Yanhuang Group would greatly increase.
Ye Futu indifferently glanced over both Jiao Long and Duan Blade: "Rest assured, the arrest warrant will be in your hands by tomorrow morning. I hope you conduct yourselves wisely."
"That won’t be necessary, Director Ye. We are not the police, this weak bunch of no-impacts. Farewell."
Duan Blade laughed loudly, completely disregarding the angry glares from Xue Bing and Zhao Shan, and swaggered out.
Jiao Long frowned slightly. Although he was a bit uncomfortable with Duan Blade’s arrogant style, as a member of the Yanhuang Group, they didn’t need to be courteous to anyone.
"Two useless creatures, more trouble than they’re worth."
Watching the two leave, Ye Futu snorted heavily. Although he was the Director of the Modu Police Station, he had no right to interfere with the Yanhuang Group’s operations. Otherwise, as Duan Blade said, they had the right to kill anyone who obstructed the Yanhuang Group’s affairs, exercising the authority to act first and report later.
"I hope there won’t be any chaos! Otherwise, the consequences are unimaginable."
Ye Futu sighed deeply.
"Director, what should we do next, just let these two wreak havoc in Modu?"
Xue Bing and Zhao Shan looked very upset. The people of the Yanhuang Group were extremely arrogant and unruly, and if they caused chaos, it would ultimately be the ordinary people who suffered.
"Sigh, if we don’t let them create chaos, they won’t. Over the years, the Yanhuang Group’s strength has continuously spread. They recruit every prodigy regardless of their nature. At this rate, it will sooner or later lead to major chaos."
"Captain Xue, send a notice down. Tell all officers to drop their current tasks, be armed and on standby. If a conflict occurs, immediately provide reinforcements and secure the area, but without my orders, no one is permitted to fire."
Ye Futu sighed again, quickly issuing orders. If Lu Tianxing’s status in the Netherworld Mercenary Corps really was extraordinary, the Yanhuang Group capturing Lu Tianxing would be akin to stirring a hornet’s nest. If it explodes, the consequences are unimaginable.
"Yes, Director, I’ll arrange it right away."
Xue Bing nodded, exchanged a salute with Zhao Shan, and left the office.
At the same time, Bai Zhiqing drove her Porsche straight back to Ziyuan District. Initially, she had planned to take Lu Tianxing directly to the hospital, but Lu Tianxing was unwilling to go no matter what. With no other choice, Bai Zhiqing complied with Lu Tianxing’s wishes and returned to the Ziyuan District, letting Lu Tianxing attend to the gunshot wound on his shoulder himself.
After parking the car in the garage, Bai Zhiqing and Lu Tianxing walked into the villa, which was eerily quiet, probably because the old man and the others had gone out for a walk.
Lu Tianxing and Bai Zhiqing did not linger in the living room but went straight to the bedroom.
"You sit here for a while, I’ll go get you some gauze and alcohol."
Bai Zhiqing gestured for Lu Tianxing to sit honestly by the bed, then turned and left to look for the household medical box.
Watching Bai Zhiqing’s hurried figure leaving, a faint smile crossed Lu Tianxing’s lips. It seemed today’s injury was not in vain—the ice queen had begun to show signs of thawing, at least showing some concern, which was a good start.
Conquering a woman like Bai Zhiqing, who had sealed her heart and yet had gone through societal trials, was no easy task. Ordinary methods hardly touched those seasoned by social trials and accumulated life experiences, unlike pursuing young girls with flowers and romance.
The best way to conquer such a woman was to melt the layer of ice enveloping her heart. Once that ice melted, she would be completely yours. Right now, Lu Tianxing felt that the icy layer deep in Bai Zhiqing’s heart might have already begun to melt quietly.
Bai Zhiqing didn’t stay away long; soon, the door was pushed open again, and she rushed in holding a medical box.
Bai Zhiqing looked anxiously at Lu Tianxing and said, "Lu Tianxing, how are you feeling? I’ve brought the medical box. What should I do next? Do you need my help?"
Lu Tianxing shook his head, "Just put the medical box here. Wife, go out first; I’ll call you in a bit."
"No, I’m not going out. You were injured because of me, and no matter what, I need to stay here."
Bai Zhiqing was incredibly determined; she clearly understood that Lu Tianxing asking her to leave was for her own good, but she did not want to, nor could she leave.
Lu Tianxing did not say anything further, just looked deeply at Bai Zhiqing and said in a serious tone, "Alright then, since you won’t leave, follow my instructions. Remember, no matter what you see, do not scream, understand?"
Bai Zhiqing nodded, her gaze fixed on Lu Tianxing, her lips tightly pursed, showing her resolve.
"Now, light the alcohol lamp and hand me the tweezers."
Lu Tianxing gave the order.
With an uncommon absence of doubt in her heart, Bai Zhiqing swiftly lit the alcohol lamp and handed the tweezers to Lu Tianxing.
After sterilizing the tweezers over the alcohol lamp, Lu Tianxing quickly took off his shirt.
Seeing Lu Tianxing removing his shirt, Bai Zhiqing instinctively wanted to close her eyes, but a voice inside told her she must not. This man was injured for her, and she needed to watch, to forever remember this day, to remember that a man had risked his life to shield her from a lethal bullet and saved her life.