Hades, the Urban Legend

Chapter 609: Chapter 611: Deserved

Tianlong and Yezi, forced out into the open by Yang Chen's blatant call, had no other choice. Initially, they intended to observe silently, only intervening if Yang Chen faced severe danger or if lives were at risk. If Yang Chen ended up at the police station, they would simply go there and get him out without causing additional trouble. But now, with Yang Chen deciding to solve the problem on the spot and openly stating his intentions, they had to step forward. They knew evading Yang Chen's perception was impossible, let alone escaping his grasp. To avoid embarrassment, they chose to come out willingly.

The scene fell into a sudden silence. No one recognized Tianlong and Yezi, nor understood why they were present. Even more curious was how Yang Chen knew they were hiding there. Liu Mingyu, however, wasn't too surprised. She knew Yang Chen had many secrets and guessed these two were likely protecting him in the shadows, which wasn't far from the truth given Yang Chen's background.

"Who are you?" the officer asked, displeased.

Tianlong remained silent, taking out a small, dark green, leather-bound booklet from his jacket pocket. The cover bore an embossed emblem of crossed sickles and axes, exuding a solemn and authoritative air. He placed the booklet in front of the officer, who frowned and scrutinized it. Though the emblem was unfamiliar, the words below it instantly stiffened the officer's expression.

Everyone noticed the officer's face freeze, curious about what Tianlong had revealed. Yezi, however, adeptly blocked their view, preventing anyone else from seeing. The policemen standing behind the officer, who also saw the words on the booklet, were equally stunned and incredulous.

"National Security Bureau?" the officer murmured, almost whispering the words weakly, followed by a shudder.

His first thought was whether he was dreaming. The emblem was unfamiliar, but the words seemed almost fantastical. Yet, thinking it might be fake was quickly dismissed—such a forgery would be a capital offense. Who would dare to forge a National Security Bureau ID to get out of trouble? It would be more believable to claim to have a high-ranking official as a parent. Besides, the way these two appeared suggested they were indeed covert operatives.

"Do you need to open it for verification?" Tianlong's deep voice asked.

The officer, momentarily stunned, quickly shook his head with a forced smile, "Of course not, sir. I trust you, sir!"

Calling someone from the National Security Bureau "sir" wasn't out of place. The officer's quick response showed his adaptability.

Tianlong put the ID away and casually slipped it back into his pocket. Although the Yanhuang Iron Brigade was a special unit under the National Security Bureau, they were still part of the system, so he had this ID. Dealing with local law enforcement, the ID was more effective than the Yanhuang Iron Brigade's credentials.

"Mr. Yang's security level is beyond your jurisdiction. Consider today's incident as nothing happened. Withdraw," Tianlong ordered directly.

The officer hesitated briefly. He was here on someone's request, and this turn of events was unexpected. Just as he was about to say something, Tianlong's face turned cold. Immediately, the officer snapped to attention and saluted, "Yes, sir!"

Turning around, the officer waved his hand, "Retreat!"

Seeing the situation coming to an abrupt end, the crowd was bewildered. Who were these two people that could make the police react as if they had encountered the plague? Their gazes towards Yang Chen changed too. Was Yang Chen really just an employee of Yulei? How could he have the power to summon such people for help?

Zhu Kangyu's expression was conflicted. He bit his lip but dared not make any rash moves. Despite his young age and high position, he knew better than to fight a battle he wasn't sure of. The identities of the man and woman were unclear, and Yang Chen seemed odd. He decided to investigate further before taking action.

The curly-haired thug and his gang, now intimidated, cowered in a corner. Seeing the police fearful of the couple, they dared not show themselves.

Unexpectedly, as the police were about to leave, Yang Chen called out, "Stop! Who said you could leave? The culprit hasn't been caught yet."

Everyone was speechless, looking at Yang Chen. This guy was really unforgiving.

The officers stood rigidly, unsure whether to follow Yang Chen or Tianlong.

Tianlong smiled wryly, walked up to Yang Chen, and whispered, "Yang Chen, let it go. You haven't lost anything. It's better to avoid unnecessary trouble."

Yang Chen smiled, "I've been very accommodating, not making a move. You can't let me be wronged for nothing. Besides, my woman is angry. Do you know what happens when women get angry? They get wrinkles. That's a significant loss."

Yezi rolled her eyes, "Brother Yang, what kind of reason is that? Why bother with these people?"

Yang Chen shook his finger, squinting, "In Zhonghai, there are only two gangs: Hongjing Society and Qinglong Society, led by Hongjing Society. Who is this curly-haired guy from? We need to find out. Also, who made the security at the club turn a blind eye? And who tipped off the police? If we connect these dots, it's not just about framing me. These people are involved with the police, the government, and the underworld. Could it be petty officials or small-time gangsters who can manipulate the East District Police?"

Tianlong and Yezi exchanged glances. They hadn't considered all this. Yang Chen's analysis suggested a significant conspiracy behind this incident.

Yang Chen yawned and beckoned the cowering curly-haired thug over. The thug turned pale, trembling as he approached Yang Chen, realizing they had hit a hard wall.

"Which organization are you from? As far as I know, Hongjing Society doesn't do this kind of 'business'," Yang Chen said, believing that even Rose's subordinates wouldn't resort to petty scams. At the very least, they'd collect protection fees.

Sure enough, the curly-haired thug stammered, "I-I'm from White Wolf Society."

A flash of understanding crossed Yang Chen's eyes. This area was close to Su Province, making the gang territories ambiguous. No one could tell which gang a person belonged to just by looking at them.

Recalling Rose being injured by White Wolf Society members, a hint of murderous intent flashed in Yang Chen's eyes but quickly disappeared. This small fry wasn't worth taking revenge on for Rose.

"Who instructed you to frame me?"

The thug immediately knelt and cried, "Brother, spare me! I'm just a small fry. I don't know anything!"

"You think saying that will absolve you?" Tianlong realized the situation was more complicated. The National Security Bureau had a duty to ensure social stability and oversight. He wanted to investigate further to uncover any larger conspiracy.

Liu Mingyu's classmates watched the scene excitedly. They hadn't expected Liu Mingyu's seemingly rogue boyfriend to have such a background, appearing more impressive than Zhu Kangyu.

Zhao Haili was the most surprised. Yang Chen's series of actions were shocking, but on reflection, it made sense. As the university's belle, Liu Mingyu wouldn't choose a man inferior to her. Now, she felt only envy and gratitude for her friend.

Zhu Kangyu's face was the most unsightly. He wanted to leave immediately but feared it would look like fleeing from guilt, so he stayed to watch.

The curly-haired thug, sobbing, said, "Brother, I really don't know! I just received orders from our branch leader to cooperate with the police here. I don't know anything else!"

"You...what nonsense are you spouting?!" The police officer, almost collapsing in shock, turned red and shouted, "Sir, please don't listen to his nonsense! I was just patrolling here and received orders from the director to come over."

As soon as he spoke, the officer quickly covered his mouth!

"Notification from the director? For such a minor case, does the director need to be personally involved?"

Almost everyone instinctively realized that this matter was orchestrated by someone behind the scenes. Tianlong and Yezi, both judicial officers of the state, couldn't stand seeing public officials abusing their power. Exchanging a glance, they decided this matter couldn't be left unresolved. So many people had witnessed it, and letting it go would tarnish the reputation of the state apparatus.

At this moment, Liu Mingyu also understood why Yang Chen had insisted she call the police. It turned out he had planned to expose everything all along, making her worry for nothing. She couldn't help but glare at Yang Chen.

"Now it's clear. Someone has not only colluded with the White Wolf Society but also with the police. Such a person truly has control over both the underworld and the law," Yang Chen said nonchalantly, turning to look at Zhu Kangyu, whose face had turned pale. With a sly smile, he asked, "Minister Zhu, who do you think has such capabilities?"

"I-I don't know," Zhu Kangyu forced a stiff smile.

"Minister Zhu, do you think such a person should be arrested and brought to justice?" Yang Chen pressed.

After a long, tense silence, with his lips twitching, Zhu Kangyu barely managed to nod and force out, "Yes, they should."