"Elder Bai..."
Seeing Bai Dicheng heavily injured and spitting blood from Shen Lang's punch, Yan Qing and her companions' expressions changed drastically, and they shouted in unison.
They never expected Shen Lang to actually be able to injure Bai Dicheng, and to do so so casually. This forced Yan Qing and her companions to believe that the Shen Lang before them was indeed the true peak Heavenly Realm master.
If Shen Lang's martial arts cultivation were not at the peak Heavenly Realm, there would be no explanation for how he could completely overpower Bai Dicheng, who was at the late stage of the intermediate Heavenly Realm.
"How is it? Still want to snatch someone from me?"
Shen Lang looked at the shocked pair with a smile and asked.
"Yan Qing, if it's really impossible, it's best to take a step back. Even if you are a Bulang Ren, I'd still worry for you if you go all out against Director Shen."
Zhao Shengtian also didn't expect Shen Lang's strength to be so formidable. While internally shocked, he chuckled and said.
Although Zhao Shengtian was advising Yan Qing to back down, his words were more like adding fuel to the fire, escalating the conflict between Yan Qing and Shen Lang.
"Zhao Shengtian, shut your mouth, or I'll have you spitting teeth all over the floor."
Yan Qing's background was not simple. When she got angry, even Zhao Shengtian dared not argue with her. A single roar made Zhao Shengtian fall silent.
"Shen Lang, do you know the consequences of opposing the Bulang Ren?"
Yan Qing signaled the man beside her to help Bai Dicheng up, then her eyes turned cold as she spoke to Shen Lang.
"Oh, I really don't know. Please tell me."
Shen Lang had never heard of what a Bulang Ren was before, so he directly asked.
"Listen carefully, opposing the Bulang Ren is equivalent to rebellion. You know how serious this crime is, right?"
Yan Qing looked at Shen Lang and sneered, "We can execute first and report later, with state law's permission. Based on what you just did to injure a Bulang Ren, I can kill you right now, and Song Shadao himself wouldn't dare to hold me accountable afterward."
"Execute first, report later, with state law's permission. Is this what a Bulang Ren is?"
Hearing Yan Qing's words, Shen Lang's expression flickered, and then he smiled, "I've truly broadened my horizons. However, you still can't take Zhao Shengtian away from me."
"Shen Lang, don't be ungrateful and court death."
Seeing Shen Lang being as stubborn as a rock in a latrine, Yan Qing's face turned as dark as water. Angrily, she said, "Do you believe I can kill you right now?"
"If you want to kill me, I won't let you. Do you think you have the strength for that?"
Shen Lang looked at Yan Qing and smiled, "If you think you have the means to kill a peak Heavenly Realm expert, you can try. However, you only have one chance to kill me. Once you make a move, it's either you die or I die."
"You..."
Yan Qing knew Shen Lang's strength and naturally didn't believe she could truly kill Shen Lang. She was instantly choked with anger.
"Yan Qing, don't be angry. Let me negotiate."
Just as Yan Qing was so furious she wanted to shoot Shen Lang on the spot, Bai Dicheng, who was injured by Shen Lang, walked over step by step, smiling and saying to Yan Qing.
"Elder Bai, are you alright?"
Yan Qing was unreasonable and arrogant, even daring to slap a young master like Zhao Shengtian casually. However, she showed great respect to Bai Dicheng, not only because he was her guide but also her teacher.
"Don't worry, Director Shen held back most of his strength in that punch. I'm fine."
Bai Dicheng smiled at Yan Qing, then turned to Shen Lang and said, "Director Shen reaching the peak Heavenly Realm in his early twenties is unprecedented in the current world. Even Song Shadao, known as the Mad King of Slaughter, and Tang Wudi, the Great Demon God, were far inferior to you. New talents emerge in every generation, each leading the way for centuries. One must admire this."
"Elder, Shen Lang has no intention of offending you. However, Zhao Shengtian is involved in too many matters. If you take him away, there will be too many variables. Please forgive me for not being able to facilitate this."
Shen Lang held no prejudice against Bai Dicheng and could see he was not an inherently evil person, so he said with some apology.
"Director Shen's concerns are understandable. But even if we don't take Zhao Shengtian away, do you think you can keep him?"
Bai Dicheng let out a breath and said, "Zhao Shengtian's family is a colossal entity, with influence beyond your imagination. Zhao Huashan and the others are already making arrangements to bring Zhao Shengtian to the Martial God Alliance for interrogation. Can you stop that then?"
"Director Shen, perhaps this is your first time hearing the term Bulang Ren, but I can tell you that these three words represent justice. Hand Zhao Shengtian over to us, and he will ultimately receive the punishment he deserves."
"Oh, is that so? What makes you so confident in guaranteeing that?"
Shen Lang looked at Bai Dicheng and smiled, asking.
"Director Shen, I heard you are Song Qingyi's godson, is that correct?"
Bai Dicheng looked at Shen Lang, a hint of depth in his eyes, and asked.
"Yes, and what of it?"
Shen Lang and Song Qingyi's mother-son relationship had not been publicly revealed. Therefore, besides those close to him, no one else knew they were biological mother and son. Hence, Shen Lang was not surprised by Bai Dicheng's question.
"Since you are Song Qingyi's godson, you must have met Shen Tianjun, right?"
Bai Dicheng looked at Shen Lang and continued to ask.
"Of course, I've met him. He's my 'godfather.' Why is this being brought up?"
Shen Lang said, "Why is this being brought up?"
As soon as Shen Lang finished speaking, Bai Dicheng took out his phone, dialed a number, and then handed the phone to Shen Lang.
Shen Lang took the phone, and soon, Shen Tianjun's lazy voice came from the other end.
"This is Shen Tianjun, what is it?"
Shen Tianjun spoke very directly and asked.
"Dad..."
Hearing Shen Tianjun, Shen Lang called out.
"Oh, it's you, kid. How did Bai Dicheng's phone get into your hands?"
Shen Tianjun, upon hearing Shen Lang's voice, could not hide his joy and asked.
"Dad, it's like this. I've captured Zhao Shengtian, the mastermind behind the Paradise Island biological laboratory. After the interrogation, a few people claiming to be Bulang Ren showed up and unreasonably insisted on taking Zhao Shengtian away."
Shen Lang spoke concisely, clarifying the matter in a few words.
"Shen Lang, do you trust me?"
After Shen Lang finished speaking, Shen Tianjun paused and asked.
"Of course, I trust you!"
Shen Lang hadn't interacted much with Shen Tianjun, but after all, he was his biological father and would never harm him.
Therefore, upon hearing Shen Tianjun's question, Shen Lang answered without hesitation.
"Good. Since you trust me, then don't interfere in this matter. Let Bai Dicheng and the others take the person away."
Shen Tianjun said, "Zhao Shengtian's case involves major issues, and the small Nanling Military Guard cannot handle it. It's better to hand him over to the Bulang Ren to avoid you getting into trouble."
"Don't worry, Zhao Shengtian falling into the hands of the Bulang Ren is the safest outcome. At least he won't escape punishment, nor will he die an unjust death."
Shen Tianjun spoke very sincerely, and even Shen Lang found himself unable to refuse Shen Tianjun at that moment.
Shen Lang glanced at Bai Dicheng, then at Yan Qing, and finally at Yu Youwei. He finally said, "Alright, I'll let them take the person away. However, I want to have the right to know everything that happens with Zhao Shengtian afterward."
"That's no problem. I can make that decision."
Shen Tianjun said with a smile, then hung up the phone.