Ba Ye remained silent, his gaze fixed on Yuan Gang.
He had to leave. If he didn't, he would surely die here today.
He had received confirmed intelligence that if he didn't leave this place, not only would he die, but his entire family would be buried with him.
He would be abandoned!
Ba Ye lunged forward again, his condensed palm strike brutally cleaving downwards.
Yuan Gang sneered, raising his left arm and executing a turning elbow strike that hit Ba Ye's neck. A cracking sound echoed. As a whip kick targeted the lower body, Ba Ye lost his balance and fell directly to the ground.
In terms of skill, Yuan Gang was clearly superior.
These were abilities honed on the battlefield, where every move was a killing blow, far beyond mere finesse.
"It seems he has someone backing him."
Ye Longlin remarked, his gaze lingering with interest on Master Huo Hou. How could this former underworld boss not understand these matters?
A bead of sweat trickled down Master Huo Hou's forehead. He dared not move, sitting upright. Yuan Gang glanced at him, then took his phone, scrolled through it, and handed it to Ye Longlin.
"I've finished checking. The only person with a problem is this WeChat contact named 'Fu.' I don't know who this person is, but I'll have Xuan Niao investigate immediately."
Ye Longlin scanned the chat history. "Thoroughly investigate everyone involved in this matter. Anyone found to be corrupt will be dealt with severely!"
Master Huo Hou’s heart leaped. He recognized Ye Longlin’s status as being a level above.
Previously, he had only thought Ye Longlin was powerful in combat. Now, these words revealed his formidable background!
Anyone found to be corrupt would be dealt with severely.
This meant that even if Mayor Zhao was implicated, he would still be severely punished?
Just then, the door opened.
Xu Denggui entered, accompanied by another person wearing an administrative jacket.
"Mr. Ye, the Huiwen Demolition Company has been completely sealed off," Xu Denggui stated respectfully upon entering.
This scene stunned Secretary Fu beside him. When had Xu Denggui ever been so respectful to anyone?
"Mr. Ye, hello, hello. I am from the Municipal Construction Bureau. You can call me Secretary Fu."
Were the people who navigated these social circles not all smooth operators?
Xu Denggui's respectful demeanor towards Ye Longlin clearly indicated the latter's extraordinary status. However, Secretary Fu's eyes still held a hint of disdain.
To thrive in this environment, one needed either a strong background or seniority.
Without these, unless a monumental opportunity presented itself, it was impossible for someone his age to surpass their positions.
Xu Denggui's behavior led Secretary Fu to categorize Ye Longlin as belonging to the second-generation elite.
Secretary Fu?
Ye Longlin looked at him with amusement, a soft chuckle escaping his lips. "Secretary Fu? May I ask which system you belong to?"
Secretary Fu smiled faintly. "For someone as outstanding as Young Master Ye, it's not worth mentioning. May I inquire which system your father is in?"
He was clearly trying to gauge Ye Longlin's background, as he had never seen him before.
Xu Denggui interjected, "How can someone like Secretary Fu not be worth mentioning? Secretary Fu is a confidant of our Housing Bureau, possessing the capability of the Deputy Director of Municipal Construction. I will surely rely on Secretary Fu in the future."
Ye Longlin immediately understood. So, from top to bottom, not a single person involved was clean!
"Xu Denggui," Ye Longlin called out suddenly.
Xu Denggui instinctively straightened his posture. "Here!"
Ye Longlin turned to Secretary Fu, a faint smile on his face. "Take him down!"
Everyone's expression changed. Xu Denggui instinctively applied a grappling hold, pressing Secretary Fu onto the table, his glasses frame buckling under the pressure.
"What are you doing? Xu Denggui, are you crazy? What do you think you're doing? I'm warning you, if you lay a hand on me, you'll regret it!"
Secretary Fu suddenly cried out, roaring in anger.
Ye Longlin took Ba Ye's phone and sent a message to 'Fu'.
*Ding—*
Yuan Gang retrieved the phone from Ba Ye, forcibly unlocked it with his fingerprint. Indeed, the WeChat message was from Ba Ye.
"From top to bottom, not a single one of you is good. You feed on the blood of the people, pocketing their money to enrich yourselves!"
"Good, really good, beautifully done!"
"Yuan Gang, notify the soldiers of the Dragon Pavilion. Coordinate with the Dragon Investigation Bureau to apprehend Fang Tianci and seal all his assets. Additionally, have Xuan Niao lead a contingent of Dragon Pavilion soldiers and the Dragon Investigation Bureau to seal all illegal companies under the jurisdiction of the 'Tiger' in the East City, and establish an investigation team!"
After confirming the details, Ye Longlin’s fury erupted. He slammed his palm onto the desk, splitting it in two.
Yuan Gang received the order, saluted, and replied, "Yes!"
Ye Longlin gestured, and Xu Denggui released his hold. Their eyes met.
His icy voice slowly fell upon Secretary Fu’s ears, "We protected our nation on the battlefield, fought valiantly, sacrificing countless lives, and spilled our blood to pave the way for this era of prosperity. It was not to protect vermin like you!"
As he finished speaking, a powerful slap landed on Secretary Fu’s face.
His glasses flew off, leaving a clear imprint of fingers.
"We protect the warmth of a million homes, guard the peace of nine million six hundred thousand square kilometers, and use our bodies to keep the flames of war at bay, not to let a bunch of parasites like you suck the lifeblood from the people!"
Another slap landed on Secretary Fu’s face, this time on the other side, making it symmetrical.
"I've seen a little girl in the midst of war, cherishing light, shielding her younger brother with her frail body, never crying out even as a long blade pierced her.
I've seen people fight back valiantly under the ravages of war. They were unarmed, at the mercy of their tormentors, shrouded in despair!
What difference are you from those invaders!"
A kick landed in his abdomen.
Secretary Fu collapsed to his knees, spitting out bile, his face pale.
When Ye Longlin raged, no one dared to disregard him. The entire office was enveloped in a murderous aura, so potent it felt tangible, as if they could see mountains of corpses and seas of blood.
"You... you..."
Secretary Fu stared at Ye Longlin in shock, clearly taken aback by the words he had spoken.
Li Shufen watched from the side, even more astonished.
She already knew Xu Denggui's identity – the head of the Dragon Investigation Bureau, a high-ranking official.
And now, this person was also a significant figure, at least someone they could not reach.
Yet, before this young man, he seemed like an ant.
"Where is Fang Tianci?"
Since he was going to deal with this, he would resolve it completely.
He did not wish for such incidents to occur again.
Secretary Fu bit his lip, remaining silent. The situation was now crystal clear; Ye Longlin was determined to eradicate them. As long as he couldn't produce evidence, they remained safe.
Therefore, he would not betray Fang Tianci.
They were all in this together.
"If you don't speak, I'll throw you out of the window."