bayedsolid Chapter 152 Alarms Headquarters
Chapter 152 Alarms Headquarters
"Special Envoy, Xiao Chen is a promising talent of the Xiao family. He has stayed at the Xiao family residence for the past two days and hasn't gone out. How could he possibly be involved in the massacre of his entire family?"
The Xiao family members became anxious and tried to explain on Xiao Chen's behalf.
"I'm sorry, whether it's related or not, we'll only know after an investigation," Dongfang Ruyi said in a businesslike manner.
"If the investigation finds that he has nothing to do with it, the Martial Alliance will not take revenge, and he will return safely."
The Xiao family members all had dark faces.
They naturally couldn't let the Martial Alliance take Xiao Chen away; they were just considering how to deal with it.
Turning against the Martial Alliance is not an option either, as the consequences would be severe.
"Mr. Xiao Chen, will you leave on your own, or should we ask you to leave?" Dongfang Ruyi asked.
Xiao Chen smiled slightly.
“What if I don’t go?” he said.
Dongfang Ruyi's gaze narrowed slightly.
"Not going? What? Are you going to defy the Martial Alliance's investigation order? Do you know what the consequences will be?" The old man sneered, his expression mocking.
"We are only asking you to assist in the investigation. If you refuse, it will be tantamount to resisting arrest, and we can issue an arrest warrant directly!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen's gaze darkened.
"You can't take me down," he said calmly.
"Hey? You actually dare to resist arrest?" The old man suddenly got excited, and with a wave of his hand, the Martial Alliance members rushed in.
"Xiao Chen, there's no need to go to the opposite side; it will only affect you," Xiao Yuanshan sighed.
"Even if the leader of the Martial Alliance came, he couldn't take me away. They are still far from being able to do so," Xiao Chen said indifferently.
"How dare you speak so arrogantly!" the old man rebuked coldly, and was about to order his arrest.
"All of you, step back," Dongfang Ruyi commanded.
“He’s right, you can’t take him down.” She knew that the Martial Alliance members here were no match for Xiao Chen, so she told them to step back.
She wants to take matters into her own hands.
"Hmph, you've troubled the Three Young Masters Alliance to take action. Consider it an honor for you to have failed!" the old man said angrily, gesturing for the Martial Alliance members to retreat with him.
"Xiao Chen, be careful! This person is not to be underestimated!" Xiao Yuanshan warned worriedly.
Dongfang Ruyi is a top genius of the Martial Alliance and has been famous for a long time. They felt that Xiao Chen was still a bit lacking and unlikely to be able to defeat him.
Xiao Chen didn't respond, but only glanced at Dongfang Ruyi.
"I don't have time to play with you, and you can't check me anyway. Go somewhere cool and stay there." He waved his hand, then turned and walked back.
As he walked, he took out his phone to send a message.
"Arrogant! This kid is too arrogant!" the old man roared angrily, unable to understand where Xiao Chen got his courage.
Dongfang Ruyi's pretty face also darkened a bit.
She had never seen such a brazen and arrogant person.
"brush!"
Dongfang Ruyi took the initiative and, with graceful movements, leaped towards Xiao Chen like a swallow in flight.
She struck Xiao Chen's back with her palm.
This palm strike didn't exert much force; its purpose was to force Xiao Chen to turn around and fight her.
Xiao Chen turned around impatiently.
He just swung his hand.
With this wave, a storm arose, surging and rippling outwards like ocean waves.
Dongfang Ruyi's pupils dilated. She felt an extraordinary force even before making contact, and immediately became serious. She then unleashed a burst of energy, attempting to release her inner strength to counteract the waves caused by Xiao Chen.
"Omlong..."
The two energies collided and exploded instantly.
Dongfang Ruyi's pretty face froze.
Her energy dissipated...
It failed to neutralize Xiao Chen's energy; they seemed to be on different levels.
The remaining energy was still surging and rapidly approaching.
Dongfang Ruyi reacted quickly, immediately deploying her defenses and using her internal energy to form a transparent aura shield.
In an instant, the waves surged in.
"Wow..."
In an instant, her protective energy was broken.
Dongfang Ruyi's slender body was swept up and thrown into the air...
"What?!" The old man stared in disbelief, his face filled with shock.
The expressions on the faces of the Xiao family members were truly fascinating.
I originally thought Xiao Chen couldn't beat Dongfang Ruyi.
But in just one exchange, he actually knocked the beauty away!
Is it... really that powerful?
Dongfang Ruyi flipped twice in the air before landing, her face somewhat disheveled and pale.
A trickle of blood slowly seeped from the corner of her mouth.
She is hurt.
Even though his facial expression didn't change, there was still a hint of surprise in his eyes.
Xiao Chen's strength once again exceeded her expectations.
She is a top genius in the Martial Alliance, the strongest member of the Alliance. There aren't many others stronger than her; they are still considered to be at the same level.
However, this Xiao Chen...
It gave her a terrible feeling, as if the gap between them was as wide as an chasm.
This was a feeling she had never experienced before; none of her peers had ever given her such a sense of crisis.
If I had to describe it in one word, it would be: awesome!
"Young Master San, are you alright?" the old man asked in a panic.
Dongfang Ruyi wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth and waved her hand.
"I can't catch you today, but I'll bring you to justice sooner or later," she said coldly.
Xiao Chen chuckled.
"Ring ring ring ring..." The cell phone rang.
The old man took out his phone with a puzzled look, and upon seeing the caller ID, his expression immediately turned serious, and he answered the call.
"Elder..." he called out.
"The case... is under investigation. The suspect is being summoned at the Xiao family residence in Jiang City, but he resisted arrest, and the Third Young Master was slightly injured..." He prepared to request backup.
He was interrupted before he could finish speaking.
"Young Master, the Grand Elder wants you to answer the phone." He handed over the phone.
Dongfang Ruyi didn't answer; she told him to put the phone on speakerphone.
"Dongfang Ruyi, immediately cease the investigation into the Xiao family. The case of the Tan Zheng family's massacre is closed!" came the unquestionable voice from the phone.
The people of the Martial Alliance were stunned.
The Xiao family members were also stunned.
This was so sudden...
Suddenly, they were ordered to stop the investigation and the case was declared closed.
In the end what happened?
"Elder, I have reason to suspect that the Xiao family seed is related to the two massacres," Dongfang Ruyi responded.
"Don't you understand what I'm saying? Stop the investigation! Return to the capital immediately to report back!" the Grand Elder of the Martial Alliance said authoritatively.
Dongfang Ruyi paused for a moment.
"Why?" she asked.
"This is a decision made by the Martial Alliance's higher-ups, and it cannot be questioned!"
Upon hearing this, Dongfang Ruyi frowned and looked at Xiao Chen meaningfully.
How much power does it take to get the top leadership of the Martial Alliance to unanimously pass a resolution?
She knew in her heart that unless there was a very important reason, the higher-ups of the Martial Alliance would not obstruct her investigation.
"I'll repeat myself: halt the investigation, return to the capital to report, or face severe punishment!" The caller hung up after saying this.
Dongfang Ruyi remained silent for a long while.
"The Three Young Masters Alliance..." the old man called out tremblingly.
"You shall return to the capital to report back," she said.
"And... what about you?"
"I'll stay here and continue the investigation," she said calmly, glancing at Xiao Chen.
"Young Master, you dare to disobey orders!" The faces of the Martial Alliance members all changed.
"I will not return to the capital until the truth is revealed," Dongfang Ruyi said, turning and walking out of the Xiao family home.
Even if she stays here now, she can't do anything to Xiao Chen.
She was going to look for evidence.