The Post Sky Tipping Era
Chapter 97 - 82: Reputation Ruined (Alliance Leader Bonus: Pure White Baseball Cap)

Chapter 97: Chapter 82: Reputation Ruined (Alliance Leader Bonus: Pure White Baseball Cap)

The addition of the Cultivator Association made an already clear situation suddenly become confusing.

The three parties interwove with each other, each having ideas about the Mysterious Object.

Under such circumstances, even Zhang Lei, the head of the investigation bureau, had to carefully consider because they had already left the jurisdiction area. This place was near the danger zone; the identity of the investigator had very little deterrent effect. For the sake of the Mysterious Object, these people were truly daring and ruthless.

However, the words of Li Shaqing directly eased the intensification of the conflict.

Indeed.

To fight before even confirming the Mysterious Object’s presence is foolish.

Whether it is worth a significant effort to seize the Mysterious Object also depends on the value of the item in question.

"What you say makes sense, let us look at the Mysterious Object in the building to satisfy everyone’s curiosity. Zhang Lei, your ability alone is limited and you cannot stop so many people. For the sake of the lives of your investigators, you should agree to Li Shaqing’s request,"

At this moment, Wei Bin saw an opportunity and immediately spoke up.

"I can also guarantee that if the Mysterious Object is of no value, I will retreat immediately and not trouble everyone."

"Wei Bin, this is not your place to talk," Zhang Lei sharply rebuked, "I have not yet settled the score with you for your man injuring one of my investigators."

"The person who acted was Wu Li. He has already been assassinated by your side’s people, and his corpse is right there. Did you not see it?" Wei Bin said, "The perpetrator who injured the investigator is already dead. What more do you want? Moreover, injuring the investigator has nothing to do with me. Do not slander me. Even if you are the head, you still need to talk with evidence. Otherwise, I will have to sue you for defamation."

He boldly blamed everything on the dead man killed by Li Yi.

"Sue your mother’s fart, Wei Bin, you sin-ridden fellow, still dare to spout nonsense here. I will give you your last rites right now." Master Pete could not endure any longer. His sniper rifle was directly aimed at Wei Bin and he pulled the trigger without hesitation.

Bang!

A gunshot rang out.

Wei Bin’s expression tightened; he was prepared early. Under the activation of his Spiritual Sense, he could detect dangers instantly, even able to avoid bullets beforehand.

Merely shifting his body to the side.

The bullet brushed past him, not hitting him at all.

However, a Cultivator in the Spirit Medium Realm behind Wei Bin was not so lucky. Having no time to react, his chest was penetrated instantly, and he died on the spot.

Clearly.

Master Pete had done it on purpose. He knew that one shot wouldn’t kill Wei Bin, but causing his side to lose a member was beneficial.

Including this person, the Wanderers had already lost three people, among them a cultivator who had activated his inspiration. The losses were heavy.

"Pete, don’t go too far. Do you really think I wouldn’t dare to kill you just because you are a monk?"

Wei Bin glanced at the corpse behind him, his face losing all composure, and with burning anger, he strode forward, seemingly really looking for an opportunity to finish off this man.

"Come on, Wei Bin, try to make a move,"

Zhang Lei snorted coldly and also moved forward a few steps, standing in front of Master Pete.

He did not dare to gamble whether or not Wei Bin would strike. If this guy got too close, given Wei Bin’s capabilities, it indeed might be possible to kill Master Pete instantly.

"Zhang Lei, we still haven’t settled that account. If you wish to die, I don’t mind sending you on your way,"

Wei Bin was truly enraged at this moment; his eyes gleamed, and his body flickered with white lights, appearing like sudden static electricity.

Under the effect of the Guiding Skill, cosmic energy surged within his body, dangerously potent.

"Wei Bin, cool down a bit. We still haven’t clarified the situation with the Mysterious Object. If you start now, I won’t agree,"

At this moment, a figure suddenly flashed and arrived between the two, only to see Yang Yilong with his right arm raised, pointing at Wei Bin’s head and speaking coldly.

"Yang Yilong..." Wei Bin’s expression stiffened.

As a cultivator who had also practiced the Guiding Skill, he knew better than anyone just how formidable Yang Yilong was.

His Guiding Skill could only direct the energy inside his body to the surface, but Yang Yilong had cultivated the Guiding Skill to an extremely profound level. The energy gathered within his body could actually form an invisible sword, extremely deadly, capable of easily tearing open the bodies of Transcendent creatures. If he touched it, his fate was predictable.

"Ha, Zhang Lei, if we keep this up and really start fighting, things could become uncontrollable. So, are you planning to stake the lives of these dozen investigators over the Mysterious Object, or shall the four of us sit down and have a proper discussion?" At this moment, Li Shaqing also stepped forward.

Zhang Lei’s gaze shifted subtly; he understood that his side’s strength was not sufficient to control the entire situation.

Even if he reported the situation and requested support, getting experts to come over would still take time.

Distant water can’t put out a nearby fire, a principle Zhang Lei understood, and so did the others.

Therefore, both the Cultivator Association and the Wanderers were anxious and wouldn’t allow Zhang Lei the time to stall.

The matter of the Mysterious Object had to be resolved today, no, even within this hour.

After a serious contemplation, Zhang Lei took a deep breath and then said, "Li Shaqing, Yang Yilong."

The two men shifted slightly, looking towards Zhang Lei.

"...and Wei Bin, come with me," Zhang Lei eventually compromised. He did not dare to gamble with the lives of his dozen investigators.

Having said that, Zhang Lei immediately turned around and walked towards the building with the Skull Mural.

"That’s right," Li Shaqing said calmly, then instructed, "Everyone from the Cultivator Association stays put. Without my permission, no one is allowed to act rashly."

Yang Yilong no longer confronted Wei Bin. He smiled slightly and immediately walked toward the direction of the building.

"You all wait here, no fighting," Wei Bin also instructed the others, "Knife, keep a close watch on them. If anyone screws this up, kill them directly."

"Understood," Knife responded grimly, nodding slightly.

Just as the four of them reached the entrance of the building, Zhang Lei suddenly thought of something and abruptly stopped and looked back.

Li Yi in the crowd immediately sensed it.

Clearly, Zhang Lei’s gaze was directed at him.

"Li Yi, you know the most about the situation inside the building. This time, please accompany me inside," Zhang Lei said.

"Alright," Li Yi nodded without refusal.

Watching Li Yi approach, Yang Yilong’s eyes flickered slightly, and he immediately recalled the events from a while ago. Thus, his impression of Li Yi was still quite vivid; he just didn’t expect that after not seeing him for a while, Li Yi had joined the Investigation Bureau and become an external affairs officer, and it seemed he was highly regarded by Zhang Lei.

"Li Yi, hello, long time no see," Yang Yilong said with a smile, greeting him. "Did you find my home comfortable when you stayed last time?"

"You know each other?" Zhang Lei glanced at Li Yi.

Li Yi nodded, "Of course, we know each other, but not on good terms. Last time I worked at his place, I almost died in the danger zone. Hardly escaped with a martial arts technique which he then forcefully claimed. If I hadn’t handed over the technique, I probably wouldn’t have been able to leave his house, and even the meager wages I earned would have to be returned."

"..." Yang Yilong’s smile froze on his face.

He subconsciously wanted to refute, but as the words reached his lips, he stopped... It seemed everything Li Yi said was true.

But why did it sound so harsh when strung together?

"Oh, there’s such a matter," Zhang Lei said, eyeing Yang Yilong with a hint of malice.

Even Li Shaqing from the same Cultivator Association frowned.

It seemed Yang Yilong hadn’t refrained from bullying the weak and snatching things behind the scenes.

Such methods were dishonorable.

You could have bought other people’s things with money.

Spend some money, even if it’s just to drive the price down, what’s the need for someone of status to act like a robber?

"Right, a woman named Qin Qing has also gone missing. She disappeared after going to the danger zone; I don’t know if it’s related to him," Li Yi continued.

Qin Qing?

Li Shaqing’s gaze darkened; he also knew Qin Qing. Now that Li Yi reminded him, it had indeed been a long time since Qin Qing had shown up in the Cultivator Association.

"Li Yi, that’s enough," Yang Yilong suddenly shouted, realizing that Li Yi was slinging mud at him.

"What’s the matter, Yang Yilong? Still want to bully someone from the Investigation Bureau?" Zhang Lei also shouted, unapologetically.

Li Yi had just saved more than a dozen people, including him. With that, no matter what trouble he caused in the future or what crimes he committed, Zhang Lei had to protect him.

If he didn’t, morale would fall apart, and he wouldn’t be able to stay as team leader.

Li Shaqing’s expression also cooled slightly, "Yang Yilong, after today, you’ll have to explain Qin Qing’s situation to me. Regardless, she is a member of the Cultivator Association, and her disappearance for so long without explanation... As the vice president, I have to intervene somewhat."

"Li Yi is slandering me, don’t you see it?" Yang Yilong’s expression turned unsightly.

"When have I slandered you? Isn’t what I said just a fact? Yang Yilong, you naturally evil guy, dare you say you didn’t learn my martial arts?" Li Yi immediately responded.

Yang Yilong paused before saying, "Li Yi, I indeed learned your martial arts, but you taught me willingly. Didn’t I say that I owe you a favor?"

"Willingly?"

Zhang Lei snorted heavily, "Yang Yilong, who are you trying to fool with that talk? If it was extortion, just say it was extortion; don’t make such phony excuses, it’s embarrassing."

"Yang Yilong, so you learned someone else’s techniques without spending a penny; no wonder people have grievances against you," Li Shaqing shook his head slightly, his perception of Yang Yilong plummeting.

Li Yi continued, "I could accept not getting paid for my martial arts, as my strength isn’t as high as his, so I’d admit the loss. But when my friend Lin Yue couldn’t stand it and came to demand an explanation, he crippled one of her arms. I will not forgive that."

"What, someone came to demand an explanation and you beat her up?" Li Shaqing was shocked and looked at Yang Yilong again.

At this moment, he felt very estranged from Yang Yilong.

Both being cultivators in the Spiritual Realm, why was Yang Yilong’s moral threshold so low?

"Haha, Yang Yilong, I didn’t expect you to be one of us. But you didn’t do it harshly enough, not ruthlessly enough. If I were you, after getting the martial arts, I would have killed Li Yi right there. There wouldn’t even be evidence, and no day of exposure," Wei Bin laughed loudly at this moment.

"Wei Bin, can you just shut up?" Yang Yilong was so angry that his eyes reddened. Who the hell was on the same path as him?

He felt that after today, his reputation would be completely ruined.