Amidst all the shocked gazes, one person reacted the most strongly, and that was none other than Kong Li.
Upon hearing Bai Xi's words, Kong Li's first reaction was fear, but he quickly returned to normal. "Ha, talk about bragging. Who do you think you are? You think just making a phone call will make us believe you're calling Commander Shen and that you're familiar with him?"
Alright, he wasn't part of the Dark Department, but he had previously spent a lot of money in other cities to curry favor with a low-ranking commander in the Dark Department. He had once mentioned Shen Mingxun and the Dark Department in City M, saying that Shen Mingxun was a rising star in the Dark Department and that currying favor with him would lead to a bright future.
That person had said that if he gave him five million, he could arrange an introduction to Shen Mingxun.
But he didn't have that kind of money, so he came up with a plan to get money for nothing: use the identity of the Dark Department to get money, and then use that money to pave his way into the Dark Department!
He was truly too clever.
He had also learned quite a bit about the Dark Department in City M by drinking and singing with that low-ranking commander, and by hiring escorts. This was more than enough to trick outsiders.
He not only investigated the Dark Department but also focused on Shen Mingxun's personal information. Shen Mingxun had a relatively simple social circle. His family had more males than females, and very few females. Moreover, Shen Mingxun didn't seem to be fond of women, had no messy gossip, and no steady romantic partners.
So, how could the woman in front of him know Shen Mingxun, and be so bossy, acting as if she could control a mid-level commander of the Dark Department?
This boasting was too outrageous.
"I'm warning you one last time. Apologize to me right now and compensate me ten million for medical expenses. Perhaps I'll overlook it because of You Si, and not bother with a woman like you!"
Although he was severely beaten by Bai Xi and looked pathetic, his dismissive gaze and arrogant attitude made it seem as if he were the victor in control of the situation.
Bai Xi raised an eyebrow, completely ignoring him.
The others exchanged glances, not understanding what was happening.
Although logic told them that the phone call Bai Xi had just made wasn't real, they harbored a flicker of hope, a hope that someone would truly teach the man on the ground a lesson.
For a moment, the entire room fell silent, their breathing audible.
Kong Li waited for a while, seemingly expecting Bai Xi to apologize and compensate him. But after waiting, Bai Xi showed no reaction.
He had already said he wouldn't hold a grudge, so what was she pretending for?
Oh, right, she must be a pauper, unable to afford the ten million, which is why she was acting this way.
Heh, you broke beggar!
The man raised his eyebrows and sized up Bai Xi with a lewd gaze. "I've given you a way out, and you still won't take it. Are you waiting to die? I'm not unreasonable. If you're too poor to afford it, you can name your own price to show your apology."
He had been so unlucky today, he might as well collect some money and regain his dignity.
Bai Xi said indifferently, "You're still daydreaming on the brink of death. Although you have no shame, your mentality is quite good."
She had expected the burly man to escape, but instead, he lay there confidently, trying to extort her. She almost admired him a little.
As soon as she finished speaking, hurried footsteps could be heard. The entire Civil Affairs Bureau was stunned by the rhythmic and powerful footsteps, and everyone looked over in unison.
The person who arrived was none other than Shen Mingxun.
Shen Mingxun was clearly in a hurry. His hair wasn't even properly styled as he rushed into the Civil Affairs Bureau with a large group of Dark Department members.
When carrying out missions, the Dark Department members wore unified uniforms and equipment. They stood at the entrance of the Civil Affairs Bureau, completely encircling it, exuding an imposing aura.
This display of force had scared everyone who was getting married or divorced.
The person in charge of the Civil Affairs Bureau immediately stepped forward, bending low as he approached Shen Mingxun. "No, no, no… Esteemed comrades of the Dark Department, is there something going on?"
Shen Mingxun didn't even look at him. He scanned the surroundings and said, "It's nothing, nothing. Tell everyone not to be nervous. You can proceed with your business as usual. I'm just looking for someone."
Bai Xi looked at Shen Mingxun and slightly raised her eyebrows.
For this matter, one or two members of the Dark Department would have sufficed. Bringing Shen Mingxun was only to have him identify Kong Li and see where this insignificant person came from, and why he had brought so many people, making such a big fuss.
Fine, she hadn't explained things clearly earlier. It was her fault.
When Bai Xi saw Shen Mingxun, Shen Mingxun also saw Bai Xi and immediately strode over. He walked directly forward and knelt on one knee. "Miss Bai, I apologize. Shen is late."
He, Shen Mingxun, had always done a good job of keeping the War God's identity a secret.
Bai Xi's gaze was calm. She looked at Kong Li, who was still lying on the ground, unable to get up, and said indifferently, "Do you recognize him? He claims to be your subordinate."
Upon hearing this, Shen Mingxun snapped back to attention and looked back in the direction Bai Xi was pointing.
Actually, Kong Li was lying near the entrance.
So, as Shen Mingxun arrived, he almost walked past him, but… he didn't notice his presence at all. It was only when he looked in Bai Xi's direction that he saw him. "Shen doesn't recognize him."
Bai Xi calmly turned her gaze to Kong Li and said, "Is that so?"
Kong Li flinched under her gaze.
Kong Li had seen photos of Shen Mingxun, specifically for future opportunities to curry favor. When he saw the Dark Department arrive, his eyes were filled with despair. And when he saw Shen Mingxun kneeling before Bai Xi now, he was about to break down.
His instincts told him that he needed to beg for mercy at this moment, but he was too terrified to utter a single word. An offensive smell emanated from beneath him, extremely unpleasant.
Bai Xi frowned.
She hadn't wanted to cause trouble earlier because she didn't want a fight to damage the place of solemnization, making the happy people feel that their special day of registration was not perfect due to the messy surroundings.
But after painstakingly preserving the oath-taking platform, Kong Li actually relieved himself where he stood, polluting the air!
"Since Commander Shen doesn't recognize him, he must not be a member of the Dark Department. Then I ask Commander Shen, if a non-member of the Dark Department impersonates the Dark Department for fraud, attempts to forcibly occupy a woman, disrupts public order, and extorts money, then this person… what should be done?"
Shen Mingxun also stood up calmly, his gaze towards Kong Li cold and stern. "One hundred lashes with a whip, followed by eighty with a cudgel. If he is still alive, he will be executed by firing squad the next day!"
Impersonating a member of the Dark Department was a grave offense, and committing further misdeeds was unforgivable.
Not only was it a wicked act, but it also tarnished the image of the Dark Department in the eyes of the common people. With multiple offenses, even death wouldn't suffice!