Before long, at the entrance of Tianchen Hotel.
Police sirens wailed as a stream of police cars drove from afar, startling the passersby nearby; they had never seen such a grand display before.
This time, there were easily a dozen police cars, their sirens blaring all the way here before they all came to a simultaneous stop in front of Tianchen Hotel.
This scene nearly scared the front desk clerks at Tianchen Hotel to death.
The doors of the dozen police cars swung open, and police officers in uniform alighted quickly, pulling out their firearms and aiming at the hotel, ready for action.
Leading the fleet, Director Liao emerged from one of the cars, looked up at Tianchen Hotel, his expression stern.
But just at that moment, as he was about to send people up, a man who was limping toward him caught his attention.
"Where did this beggar come from? Get lost," Director Liao, already in a foul mood, couldn’t believe someone so oblivious dared to approach him.
"Director Liao, it’s me," Pang Bo spoke up.
"President Pang, is that really you?" Director Liao flashed a look of surprise, then scrutinized him, "How did you end up looking ?"
"I was beaten up," a dark look flashed in President Pang’s eyes.
"How many were there? And what happened to my men?" Director Liao hurriedly asked.
"Just one person," Pang Bo said with a bitter smile, "Your men were only injured, hospitalization will suffice."
"Just one?" Director Liao was immediately amazed, "Those were fifteen armed officers, and you’re telling me it was just one person?"
"Director Liao, I, Pang Bo, am not joking here. You must help me regain my ground here no matter what," Pang Bo said earnestly.
"Don’t worry, even if he has supernatural abilities, he won’t escape this trap," Director Liao said coldly, then shouted loudly, "Everyone, load your weapons!"
At once, all the police officers loaded their firearms, and those leading the way even took out riot shields.
With this arrangement, the bystanders nearby thought there might be a terrorist inside Tianchen Hotel, but suddenly, a faint voice came from the hotel’s main entrance, "What took you so long?"
Taken aback, Director Liao, and Pang Bo looked up to see Li Chen at the hotel doorway, making Pang Bo shiver involuntarily.
"Was it you who injured my men?" Instantly, Director Liao’s face grew darker.
"Don’t blame me," Li Chen shrugged, "Your men are too weak; even when I let them attack me, they couldn’t defeat me."
"You have the nerve to justify attacking police officers?" Director Liao frowned, "Today, you must come with me no matter what."
"Why should I go with you?" Li Chen’s gaze swept over the force assembled in front, noting that there were at least fifteen police cars, and every officer was fully equipped, some taking cover behind the cars, their guns already aimed at him.
"For interrogation," Director Liao said coldly. But as long as Li Chen went with him, it was clear there would be no return, something both Director Liao and Li Chen understood.
"I don’t like the vibe of the police station," Li Chen said smilingly, "Moreover, if you really forced me to go, I’d turn your police station upside down. So, let’s just talk here, shall we?"
"You don’t get a say in this," Director Liao said coldly.
"Why not?" Li Chen asked calmly, stepping closer, "Just with these people?"
"Isn’t it enough?" Director Liao retorted, eyeing Li Chen as he approached, his hand unconsciously gripping the gun at his hip.
"Oh? Didn’t President Pang tell you?" Li Chen said surprised, his gaze turning playfully toward Pang Bo.
"Tell me what?" Director Liao couldn’t help but frown.
Pang Bo hurriedly said, "Director, this man is terrifyingly powerful; tell your men to be cautious."
"That’s it?" Director Liao scoffed, "I’ve dealt with more fearsome criminals than this kid."
"Charge!" Director Liao waved his hand, and the police officers immediately rushed toward Li Chen, intent on taking him to the jail.
Li Chen yawned out of boredom, "Really, why can’t we sit down and have a calm conversation? It’s not too late to take action later. Ah, looks like I have to step in again."
Seeing Li Chen’s nonchalant demeanor, Director Liao sneered inwardly, thinking once he had him, he’d see how Li Chen could still act so carefree.
Just then, a cold voice from behind Li Chen spoke up: "What are you doing?"
The voice carried authority and anger but a familiar tone to Li Chen.
"Everyone stand down!"
The voice addressed the policemen, causing them to hesitate, Director Liao to hesitate, and even Pang Bo.
Who is this woman, calling for a stand down just like that, are you foolish, have you lost your mind?
Director Liao laughed, "Who are you? In Beihe City, I’m the highest authority; who are you to tell us to stand down?"
"Liao Zhideo, with just one phone call, I can have you rolling down from your position as head of the public security bureau," the woman spoke calmly. At her words, the previously triumphant Director Liao suddenly turned pale, his gaze shifting uncertainly toward the woman standing behind Li Chen.
Pang Bo also froze; how did this woman know Director Liao’s full name?
"Stand down!" Under a wave of shock, Director Liao shouted loudly, and the charging police had no choice but to retreat.