Chapter 105: Arrival at Summer Palace City

Wei Shan’s death came too suddenly. The two law enforcement officers had no time to react before they saw Wei Shan killed by a bloodthirsty creature, which then vanished without a trace.

Their gaze shifted toward Lin Huang hovering above on the spaceship, as he was the only person who had just clashed with Wei Shan. Yet, without direct evidence, they could not prove Lin Huang was the assailant.

As they hesitated, the crystal-powered spaceship soared into the sky. Helpless, the two watched it disappear into the distance before dialing their superior.

...

“What? Murder in broad daylight? Why would Lin Huang do such a thing?” Yi Yeyu was incredulous when Yi Zheng contacted her late at night with the news.

“The man who was killed was a despicable human trafficker. He made a move against Lin Huang’s sister aboard the crystal-powered ship...” Yi Zheng explained the situation.

“Such a man deserves death. Lin Huang did nothing wrong!” Yi Yeyu naturally sided with Lin Huang.

“But the key issue is, several factions are exerting pressure behind the scenes, demanding that Summer Palace City arrest Lin Huang immediately upon the ship’s landing and punish him severely. The official reason is murder in public, which brings a bad influence,” Yi Zheng sighed helplessly.

“It’s those families involved in human trafficking, right?” Yi Yeyu immediately understood the situation upon hearing this.

“Indeed, those few families are stirring up trouble, but killing someone inside their stronghold is also a serious crime. Lin Huang now has a target on his back, which complicates things,” Yi Zheng admitted, troubled. “What worries me most is that if Lin Huang’s guilt is confirmed, he might end up not in the alliance government’s prison but in one of those families’ private jails. At that point, a death sentence would be preferable...”

“Brother, if Lin Huang falls into their hands, he’s doomed!” Yi Yeyu grew anxious.

“I’ve pulled some strings with my contacts, but with those families backing this, suppressing the matter seems unlikely,” Yi Zheng shook his head in resignation.

“I’m going to see Father!” Yi Yeyu decided resolutely.

“If you’re determined to save Lin Huang, that’s the only way. But doing so will worsen our family’s relations with those families,” Yi Zheng sighed.

“We never had good relations to begin with. They’re all hypocrites—one thing to your face, another behind your back. What’s the point of associating with them!” Yi Yeyu scoffed. “Our military family, the Yi clan, acts with integrity and has never counted on them as allies!”

“Alright then. I just don’t know if Father is willing to take the risk,” Yi Zheng said without objection.

“Enough talk. I’m hanging up now and going to see Father!” Yi Yeyu declared.

“It’s already midnight...” Yi Zheng barely finished before the video call was abruptly ended.

...

In District Three, Leng Yuexin, preparing to rest in her hotel, suddenly received a message that caused her brow to furrow.

She immediately called back, and the video requestI'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that request.