Chapter 1262: Heart Appears

"How is it?"

Seeing Han Meng lost in thought for a long time, Pu Chunshu couldn't help but ask.

Han Meng slowly came back to his senses, a flash of complexity deep in his eyes. After a long silence, he finally spoke:

"There are too few clues right now, and there hasn't been any substantial progress... When there's time, let's go see that car."

Looking at the car was just an excuse for Han Meng. In fact, he had already guessed the killer's identity. Although he had no evidence, he was 99% sure...

To the outside world, it was incomprehensible that Chen Ling, a world-ending calamity, would sneak into the Nanhai Domain at this time and kill two ordinary councilors in the street. But Han Meng knew very well that this was exactly the kind of thing Chen Ling would do.

The blunt force trauma to the councilors' heads wasn't caused by a weapon at all, but by a "slap" containing immense power.

What would make a monster who clearly possessed super strength and could instantly kill ordinary people choose to first insult them with a slap, and then kill them?

There was only one answer...

Anger.

The killer didn't kill for the sake of killing; his goal was revenge.

Being able to disguise himself as a bodyguard, abduct the two councilors without them noticing, and then kill them in retaliation, being able to fly and possessing astonishing strength... All of this confirmed Han Meng's previous conjectures, and he finally deduced the answer.

The culprit behind all this was indeed Chen Ling;

he was killing people to vent his anger on his behalf.

But if that were the case, why would he take the initiative to expose his identity? And in such a vague way?

What exactly was he trying to do?

Although Han Meng couldn't fully understand Chen Ling's motives, at least in this situation, he wouldn't turn Chen Ling in... Chen Ling was killing for him, and these two deserved to die anyway. He had no reason to stand on the side of the Alliance Council.

"If you want to see the car, we can go now..." Pu Chunshu naturally assumed Han Meng really needed more clues. Just as he was about to take Han Meng there, a figure ran over in a hurry from outside.

"Young Master, the family head wants you to go back now."

"What? Why?"

"The domain's high-level officials have sent people to the Pu family, saying they want to investigate the Pu family. Now all of us Pu family members are being questioned one by one!"

Pu Chunshu's brow furrowed instantly.

He had thought that the death of the two councilors would bring pressure on the Pu family, but he hadn't expected the domain's high-level officials to come and investigate in person... Questioning the Pu family members one by one was undoubtedly a suppression of the Pu family, but they happened to be the prime suspects, so they couldn't refuse.

"What was the family head's reaction?"

"The family head didn't stop them..."

"...Alright then, let's go back."

Even the family head hadn't stopped them. Pu Chunshu knew that even if he resisted, it would be useless, so he could only go back honestly to be questioned. It was just that it seemed he wouldn't be able to take Han Meng to inspect the car today.

Han Meng followed Pu Chunshu and took the car back to the entrance of the Pu family.

At this time, the entrance of the Pu family was already filled with government vehicles. The once-quiet residence was filled with noisy sounds, and staff members were constantly moving in and out with various documents, as if reporting something in real-time.

Through the gate, one could vaguely see several juniors sitting in various corners of the courtyard, being interrogated by police officers.

Seeing this scene, a flash of anger appeared deep in Pu Chunshu's eyes...

No matter what, they were the largest Divine Path organization in the Nanhai Domain, the Pu family that held the lifeline of the Book Divine Path. Those officials actually dared to come and go as they pleased in the Pu family—how was this any different from slapping them in the face?

Pu Chunshu didn't usually fight or compete, but he had always valued the reputation of the Pu family highly. He grabbed the figure next to him who seemed to be in charge and said coldly:

"This is the Nanhai Pu family... Isn't what you're doing a bit too much?"

"This is an order from the Nanhai Lord himself."

The person in charge wasn't afraid at all. After glancing at Pu Chunshu, he raised an eyebrow, "You must be the Pu family's second young master, Pu Chunshu, right? Come with me; we have some questions to ask you..."

Hearing the words "Nanhai Lord," Pu Chunshu's heart trembled, and the anger that had just risen cooled by half...

No wonder the family head tacitly allowed their actions; it turned out that person had spoken in person.

At this point, even if Pu Chunshu was unwilling, he could only grit his teeth and endure it, obediently following the person in charge into the depths of the Pu family.

Han Meng stood outside the gate, but no one came to interrogate him. He just watched the chaotic Pu family quietly, a strange glimmer flickering in his eyes...

He knew Chen Ling had killed them.

He also knew Chen Ling did this to avenge him.

But when the councilors threatened him, it was in the Pu family, and everyone who saw it was a Pu family member. This meant that Chen Ling had already infiltrated the Pu family at that time, and was likely hiding right beside him, observing him in secret.

This also meant... Chen Ling was likely facing interrogation right now as well.

"Sloppy work, bringing trouble upon yourself. This isn't your level."

Han Meng muttered to himself,

"What... exactly are you plotting?"

……

"Cousin, Cousin!"

"Those police officers are coming to question us!"

Pu Shu pushed open Chen Ling's door in a hurry, his face looking rather ugly.

Chen Ling was wearing a gray vest and rimless glasses, sitting calmly at the table, sipping tea:

"They're here to investigate the killer of the councilors' case, what are you panicking about?"

Pu Shu opened his mouth, wanting to say something but stopping.

Pu Shu hadn't killed the councilors, but that didn't mean he hadn't done other things. He had finally managed to return to the Pu family, and to quickly gain a foothold here and establish connections with other "friends" in Nanhai, he had done his fair share of illegal business. If those people questioned him about it, things would be troublesome.

"I really don't know what the family head is thinking, actually allowing them to interrogate Pu family members..."

"Haven't you heard? This was decided by the Nanhai Lord. Even the ancestor didn't say a word against it, so the family head has even less power to interfere."

"Then they shouldn't be so ignorant of their place!! Just because they have the Nanhai Lord's backing, they can act so recklessly?" Pu Shu snorted coldly, "After the interrogation is over, do they not want to stay in Nanhai politics anymore??"

Chen Ling looked at the restless Pu family outside the window and didn't answer.

Chen Ling didn't care about the interests behind these people; the only thing he cared about was whether his mission could be completed smoothly. He really didn't have an alibi when the councilors' incident happened. If they questioned him in a moment, he would likely be listed in the "suspect" column and receive a more comprehensive and in-depth inquiry.

The interrogation was currently proceeding with people like Pu Chunshu and Pu Xiazhan. In a while, it would be his and Pu Shu's turn...

However,

calculating the time, things should be about done over there.

Chen Ling slowly placed the teacup back on the table, making a slight thud.

Almost at the same time,

a hurried voice rang out in the Pu family!

"Bad news!! Heart 6 Chen Ling has appeared at the Cao Gang!!!"