The Post Sky Tipping Era
Chapter 123 - 107: Capture (Alliance Leader’s addition: Crazy Stinky Tofu from the North Pole)

Chapter 123: Chapter 107: Capture (Alliance Leader’s addition: Crazy Stinky Tofu from the North Pole)

While Li Yi was recuperating at the training base,

the Investigation Bureau had been making significant moves these past few days.

The news of the ambush and killing of Investigator Wang Jian’s team had already spread throughout Tianchang City’s Cultivation Circle, causing a huge sensation and backlash. This was the first incident of a planned and premeditated ambush on investigators since the establishment of the Investigation Bureau.

Although there had been investigator casualties in the past, those were accidental deaths during the apprehension of criminals, not deliberate murders, and were considered normal losses.

Therefore, the Investigation Bureau was taking this matter very seriously.

At the same time.

In AnDing District, at Unit 1, Number 89.

This was Yang Yilong’s home.

However, today, many folks from the Yang Family had gathered in the conference room, engaged in a heated discussion about the incidents of the past couple of days.

"Just how dare Yang Ye do this? Colluding with those wanderers to ambush the Investigation Bureau’s agents—didn’t he consider the consequences if this plan failed?" a man in his early fifties slammed the conference table, unable to contain his rage.

His name was Yang Jin, Yang Yilong’s second uncle.

"If the plan had succeeded, that would be one thing, but now that it has failed and the news has leaked, the truth exposed, our Yang Family is doomed. This morning alone, three of our companies were shut down for various reasons, a vast amount of funds were frozen, and some of our goods were even confiscated. The losses are substantial," another Yang Family man said with a distressed expression.

"Some economic losses aren’t the end of the world. The most important thing is that many people connected to Yang Ye have been taken away by the Investigation Bureau. I used my contacts to inquire about the Bureau’s stance. Clearly, they’re making an example of our Yang Family, with no chance of mitigating the situation."

In front of the conference table, most people were sighing in despair as a steady stream of bad news arrived.

It felt like the end of the Yang Family was near.

"Yilong, you can’t dissociate yourself from this matter. What do you suggest we do?" Yang Jin knocked on the table again, turning his gaze toward Yang Yilong at the head of the table.

The others also looked toward him, hoping he would come up with a solution in this critical time.

Yang Yilong was also frowning at this moment.

He hadn’t expected the Investigation Bureau’s counterattack to be so fierce. All of the Yang Family’s businesses were affected, and many individuals were already taken away without even knowing why. Moreover, this was only the first day. If this situation continued, the Yang Family would soon be bankrupt.

"I wasn’t aware of Yang Ye’s plan to ambush the investigators in advance; he acted on his own. But discussing this is pointless now. What’s most crucial is to minimize our losses and negotiate with the Investigation Bureau, to make them stop while they’re ahead and not take things too far."

Yang Yilong said, "I will arrange for a few people to take the fall, and I’ll promise the Investigation Bureau that we will hunt and kill ten Extraordinary Creatures for free as compensation... They always prioritize the bigger picture, so I believe they will agree. If that’s still not enough, I can also off that wanderer Wei Bin for them. Wandering Cultivators were involved in this incident too. Regardless of the cost, we must get through this ordeal first."

"That’s about the only way. A sacrifice must be made when necessary. Yilong, it’s going to be tough on you," Yang Jin nodded, signaling his approval of Yang Yilong’s plan.

Yang Yilong’s gaze shifted as he added, "Although we’ve suffered a significant loss this time, I will earn it all back, so don’t worry. I have a plan. Once this matter is over, I will sell that Boxing Technique. I believe the profits will be more than enough to cover our losses, and we might even make a profit."

If Li Yi was going to cost him so much, then he would have to make it back from Li Yi.

"That’s reassuring." After hearing this, everyone felt much more at ease, all nodding in agreement.

But at that moment, Xu Ming, the manager, burst into the conference room. He hurried in, looking very upset, as if he had encountered some major trouble.

"President Yang, Chief Zhang Lei from the Investigation Bureau is here."

"I know. Don’t panic; I’ll handle it," Yang Yilong replied calmly, aware that Zhang Lei would surely come looking for him.

After all, with such a serious incident, Zhang Lei wouldn’t believe that it had nothing to do with him.

Suddenly.

"Yang Yilong, quit hiding and come out to face the investigation; your deeds have been exposed," boomed Zhang Lei’s voice, as thunderous and reverberating as a drum, sending tremors through the eardrums of all present.

As his words ended,

the doors of the conference room shattered with a loud bang.

Chief Zhang Lei, followed by several formidable subordinates, charged into the room.

Upon entering,

Master Pete already had his sniper rifle aimed at Yang Yilong, ready for a potential fatal encounter—one shot could end it all if things went smoothly.

"Zhang Lei, calm down. Don’t act rashly. There are a lot of ordinary people here, my relatives and family. It would be disastrous to hurt any of them by mistake," Yang Yilong said as he slowly rose to his feet, his gaze sharp as he tried to warn them.

Zhang Lei snorted heavily, "Afraid of collateral damage? Two of my Investigation Bureau’s men have already been sacrificed. Yang Yilong, will you resist to the end, or will you come with me peacefully to the Investigation Bureau for questioning?"

"Zhang Lei, I deeply regret the deaths of your agents, but I’m telling you this matter has nothing to do with me, do you believe that?" Yang Yilong spoke.

"It doesn’t matter what you say; it’s only relevant if I say it doesn’t. Here," Zhang Lei then tossed out a pair of handcuffs impatiently, "Will you come on your own or shall I assist you?"

Watching the handcuffs fall before him, Yang Yilong’s face immediately darkened.

He had never been so humiliated in his life, especially in front of the entire Yang Family.

"Zhang Lei, you are merely at the Spiritual Realm in terms of cultivation, and you think you can make me, Yang Yilong, surrender with just a sentence? If you want to arrest me, you will need to show both strength and evidence."

At this moment, Yang Yilong’s eyes sparkled, and an astonishing aura radiated from him. The air around him flickered with streaks of white light, resembling lightning that roamed about him. And as his momentum burst forth, the surrounding chairs couldn’t withstand it—they cracked and shattered, reduced to dust by an invisible force.

"That’s how our Investigative Bureau handles things, so, what, you’re not convinced?" Zhang Lei sneered with a smile.

"Yilong, stay calm," Yang Jin urged anxiously upon seeing this scene.

Fearing that Yang Yilong and Zhang Lei would start fighting at this moment.

Although Yang Jin did not doubt Yang Yilong’s strength, Zhang Lei was, after all, the captain of the Investigative Bureau, capable of mobilizing all Cultivators in the bureau. Clashing with him was tantamount to declaring war on the Investigative Bureau. With the situation already this dire, if they were to fight now, every person present would end up in jail.

Yang Yilong’s face was a picture of changing emotions; he was very tempted to strike and drive these people back.

But reason told him not to do so.

Clashing with Zhang Lei would come with too high a cost, one so great that Yang Yilong would have to sacrifice the entire Yang Family for it.

"Yang Yilong, what are you hesitating for? Go on, take action, don’t be a coward. I believe with your strength, killing Zhang Lei would be no problem. Kill Zhang Lei, wipe out this team. Make it a case of no witnesses, no evidence. If the Investigative Bureau dares to make a move, you can easily storm in alone, eliminate everyone who opposes you, and your troubles will be over. From then on in Tianchang City, you’ll be the one calling the shots."

Just then, another unexpected voice sounded.

At the entrance of the meeting room, with its shattered door, a man around twenty-five or twenty-six years old leaned against the doorframe, grinning as he spoke.

"Gu Mengping?"

Yang Yilong’s countenance flickered slightly: "It’s rare to see you take on tasks from the Investigative Bureau. I didn’t expect to see you here today, and your strength has improved again; I actually couldn’t sense your presence from such a close distance."

"I charge a high appearance fee, so naturally, the Investigative Bureau wouldn’t ask for my help unless it’s necessary."

Gu Mengping shrugged: "But anyhow, I am a field agent; I can’t just ignore things when real trouble arises. However, now is not the time for idle chat. If you’re going to take action, Yang Yilong, do it quickly. I’ve heard your Guiding Skill has evolved, creating a set of Techniques unique to you. Why not show it off to me today?"

Yang Yilong fell silent for a moment.

The appearance of Gu Mengping made him sense that there was more to this matter than met the eye.

Zhang Lei, perhaps, was not simply here to take him back for investigation. There might be an intention to team up with Gu Mengping and dispose of him once and for all.

Given that, he really couldn’t fight back; otherwise, he would play right into their hands.

"If you want to see my Techniques, there will be time in the future, but not today. Captain Zhang Lei has invited me to sit at the Investigative Bureau, and I need to give him that much respect."

Yang Yilong’s tone shifted, and so did his attitude. He slowly bent down, picked up the handcuffs from the ground, and, taking the initiative, cuffed himself,

"Boring, giving up just like that? I was hoping to see a bloodbath," Gu Mengping commented with a smile, then shook his head in disappointment.

Immediately after, his gaze turned to Zhang Lei.

At that moment, Zhang Lei did not move but stared at Yang Yilong, pondering, hesitating.

On the side, Master Pete poised with his sniper rifle, ready to fire on his signal.

Yang Yilong also noticed this subtle atmosphere; his expression darkened. Although he had handcuffed himself, for a Cultivator, it was nothing more than a toy—that he could break free from with a bit of effort.

"Take him away."

In the end, Zhang Lei made his decision, retracted his gaze, and waved his hand to signal the move.

He had no grounds to attack.

Master Pete put down his sniper rifle and walked over, giving Yang Yilong a kick in the buttocks: "Hurry up for the sake of Tao, are you waiting for me to invite you?"

Yang Yilong suddenly turned around, his pupils constricted, instantly changing into vertical slits, and his hair fluttered as a terrifying energy unconsciously began to surge forth.

"Don’t go too far, Master Pete," he said sternly.

Zhang Lei lit up a cigarette at that moment and scoffed: "If you can’t take it, just fight back. Those handcuffs can’t hold you."

Yang Yilong didn’t speak, suppressing the aura around him once again.

Having already decided not to resist, he must swallow this insult.

"Yang Yilong, I will investigate this matter thoroughly. If Yang Ye’s attack on the investigator is in any way connected to you, I assure you, you’ll spend the rest of your life dying in prison—don’t even think about getting out," Zhang Lei said very seriously.

"Well, make sure you check thoroughly. Don’t wrong a good person, but don’t let a bad one get away either, Zhang Lei," Yang Yilong said without further ado, and began to walk away.

"I’m leaving now, Zhang Lei. Call me again if there’s another issue. I stayed up late playing games last night and am a bit sleepy. Time to catch up on some sleep."

Seeing the situation was over, Gu Mengping made his farewell and left leisurely.