Thinking this, Fang Ze suddenly froze: Wait! Why am I here to arrest someone again in the provincial government!
Before coming here, hadn't I said I was here to be kind!
Could it be that I'm really a bringer of doom?
He shook his head to clear his thoughts and comforted himself, "I'm here for a gentle investigation, not to be a harbinger of doom. Everyone will surely understand." Then, Fang Ze and Bai Zhi headed towards the first suspect council member.
The identity of the first council member was quite special, being a clan leader of a prominent Awakener family. According to the data from the Security Bureau, this Awakener family included over 300 Awakeners from the main and collateral lines.
Moreover, because they were wealthy and powerful, most of these 300 plus Awakeners could reach the level of a sixth rank Fuser before old age. Although there were fewer who had undergone Spirit Ascension, there were still a solid fifty to sixty members.
In addition, their bloodline ability was "Tiger Style." The characteristics of this ability included accelerating the training speed in Martial Arts, enhancing physical strength, boosting Martial Skills, and a passive effect that could intimidate people's spirits. This meant that all these hundreds of Awakeners possessed substantial strength in Martial Combat, with most of them serving in the federal Defense Team.
Thus, this family was considered a powerful force in Xida State. Their Family Head, known as the "Tiger King," held the position of Deputy Garrison Commander in the federal Defense Team.
Fang Ze's reason for first choosing this family was because... this family was actually a vassal of the Si Family a decade ago. Somehow, they had escaped a disaster and then gradually grew stronger.
Therefore, Fang Ze had reason to suspect the rise of this family was not without cause. And now, temporarily taking the place of Miaomiao's Family Head, he also wanted to see what this former vassal's attitude was towards the Si Family!
With these thoughts, Fang Ze directly called the Tiger King's assistant using the contact method provided by the Security Bureau to schedule a meeting.
The Tiger King just happened to be on a day off, so he readily agreed to the meeting.
After confirming the time to meet with the Tiger King, Fang Ze called the housekeeper, then took Bai Zhi by car to the Tiger King's manor in the Provincial Government.
As they arrived at the Hu Family's manor, even before stepping out of the car, Fang Ze heard the robust and loud shouts of "Hu! Ha! Hey!" coming from inside the manor.
Each shout, commanding like a tiger's roar, was mighty and overlapped, soaring into the sky! Just hearing it made one involuntarily tremble with fear — even the clouds in the sky seemed to scatter!
Even the driver shuddered at the sound, while the housekeeper and Bai Zhi looked gravely towards the manor.
After a moment, Bai Zhi softly said to Fang Ze, "It feels... like they are showing off their power."
After speaking, Bai Zhi looked towards Fang Ze, only to be surprised to find that Fang Ze seemed unfazed, not feeling any pressure and looking steadily into the manor.
Seeing this, Bai Zhi blinked and belatedly realized: Oh? Fang Ze today... seems even more handsome?
No, not just handsome. It's like... there's an added air of authority about him.
The former Fang Ze, while handsome, lacked a certain imposing presence. But now, it's as if he has filled that absence, making him even more charismatic!
While Bai Zhi was thinking this, Fang Ze took her hand and said indifferently, "They are indeed showing off. Let's go then and see their grandeur!"
With her hand in Fang Ze's, Bai Zhi felt much more secure.
The vehicle moved again, driving straight to the gateway of the Tiger King Manor.
The housekeeper got out and negotiated briefly with the gatekeeper.
After a moment, the grand gates of the manor slowly opened, and a group of burly men strode out majestically.
Leading them was a man over two meters tall, his body all muscle, resembling a small mountain, or like a standing tiger, emanating sheer authority.
A faint "king" character seemed to be etched between his brows, his presence commanding without anger.
The , which is Chapter 154, will be updated between 11 PM and 12 AM on October 1.
Due to health reasons, updates were fewer in the second half of September. They will be compensated for in October.