Chapter 419: That's Enough, Affix Your Fingerprint

Several figures had entered the interrogation room, including Chief Constable Wei, Li Huaiyi, and Lu Qian.

Li Ming, Zheng Chunhong, He Xianwei, and Yu Jiaxing, these four Eighth-Rank Ironclad agents who had just returned from the hidden front lines, were also present.

Yang Ling believed they must be individuals deeply trusted by the Ironclad Department Head.

Although they currently had no martial arts cultivation and were only Eighth-Rank Ironclad agents, their words carried considerable weight.

Seeing that Lu Qian had already prepared paper and brush, Yang Ling smiled at Wu Xiaoshuai and said:

"You may speak now."

Wu Xiaoshuai wiped sweat with his handkerchief while recounting the entire story from beginning to end.

He had indeed been in contact with the Immortal God Sect and had secretly joined, becoming a follower of the sect.

The reason he had purchased a batch of explosives from the Immortal God Sect was because he planned to take revenge on a Sixth-Rank expert who had once offended him.

"Tong He grew up with us as kids, studying at Star Observation Academy together. Later, he was accepted into the Divine Sect."

"When he came back a few years ago, he was already a Lower Sixth-Rank expert, and he was only twenty-eight at the time..."

"Such a young Sixth-Rank expert made Tong He the recipient of extremely high praise in our circle."

"Whether it was Han Dongdong and the others, or those big shots that even my father has to curry favor with, everyone treated Tong He with great respect."

"As a core disciple of the Divine Sect and a personal disciple of a Fourth-Rank Grandmaster, he had every right to be proud."

"That year when he returned, during one of our gatherings, I originally wanted to ask if he could help me purchase a Divine Soul Great Restoration Pill from the Divine Sect."

"You all probably know about this pill, right? I heard that in the Ironclad Department, only those who achieve heaven-shaking merits have the chance to be rewarded with it."

"This is a pill that can increase martial arts talent. If I could eat one Divine Soul Great Restoration Pill, I would definitely have the opportunity to advance to Sixth-Rank in the future!"

Speaking of this, a fierce look suddenly flashed in Wu Xiaoshuai's eyes:

"But Tong He said in front of everyone that I wasn't qualified to take this pill, telling me to stop thinking about the Divine Soul Great Restoration Pill!"

"Who does he think he is!? His father used to be my father's subordinate, and even his father had to treat me with courtesy. Just because he's now a core disciple of the Divine Sect and a Lower Sixth-Rank expert, he gets to mock me like this!?"

Wu Xiaoshuai clenched his fists so tightly it seemed he wanted to crush something, the grinding of his bones producing creaking sounds.

Lu Qian, who was recording, wore a strange expression.

Li Huaiyi and the others also showed complex looks on their faces.

Chief Constable Wei inwardly breathed a slight sigh of relief.

At least they could now confirm that Wu Xiaoshuai was indeed connected to the Immortal God Sect.

And the Immortal God Sect had countless entanglements with the Rong tribe's Heavenly Wolf Guard.

The other side had even cooperated with them once at Water Qilin Cave!

"After that day, I went around asking about other channels, trying to procure a Divine Soul Great Restoration Pill."

Wu Xiaoshuai suddenly smiled:

"Not long ago, people from the Immortal God Sect came to contact me, saying they had a way for me to eat a Divine Soul Great Restoration Pill. All I had to do was join them."

"As long as I joined the Immortal God Sect, I would have the opportunity to advance to Sixth-Rank in the future, or even... the Fifth-Rank Lesser Master realm!"

"I originally planned to report this matter to your Ironclad Department, that way I could still earn some credit."

"But they said they could help me take revenge, hahaha, they could help me take revenge!"

"They said that as long as I bought their explosives, I could blow up Tong He! They could even tell me in advance where to place the explosives, ensuring Tong He would show up at that location!"

Everyone exchanged glances. Was the Immortal God Sect really that capable? Could they know the movements of Tong He, a core disciple of the Divine Sect?

"You said this Tong He has entered the Capital?"

Yang Ling suddenly asked.

Wu Xiaoshuai slowly nodded:

"Tong He has entered the Capital. Originally, I could have acted in two more days, but unfortunately... you discovered me."

"The rumors are indeed true, Chief Constable Yang. Your eyes truly can see through people's hearts."

"How did you know I bought explosives from the Immortal God Sect?"

"I smelled it. There are traces of explosives on you. I've dealt with them before."

Yang Ling smiled.

Wu Xiaoshuai was stunned for a moment, then revealed a bitter smile.

If he had known this would happen, he wouldn't have approached the Ironclad Department today, and none of this would have occurred.

"Chief Constable Yang, since you're so brilliant at solving cases, you should also know that I have no intention of rebelling."

"I was wrong, but my father knows nothing about this. Your Ironclad Department shouldn't implicate him."

Wu Xiaoshuai's expression became increasingly calm, as if after emptying all the secrets in his heart, he felt completely at ease.

"An investigation will naturally be conducted. As long as we confirm your father has nothing to do with this matter, we won't wrongfully accuse him."

Yang Ling said indifferently: "Where did the Immortal God Sect tell you to place the explosives?"

Wu Xiaoshuai thought for a moment, then said:

"Two days from now, at the Four Directions Lodge."

"Four Directions Lodge?"

Chief Constable Wei was slightly startled. Seeing Yang Ling's inquiring look, he lowered his voice and said:

"The Four Directions Lodge is where the Capital specifically receives distinguished guests of status."

"These honored guests who enter the Capital from elsewhere and have no place to stay temporarily will reside at the Four Directions Lodge."

"Sometimes, when discussing major matters, they also gather at the Four Directions Lodge. It's only about a li away from our Ironclad Department."

He paused, then said with a suspicious look:

"Since Tong He studied in the Capital as a child, he's from the Capital. Even if he entered the Capital, he would stay at his own home. Why would he..."

"Tong He will likely participate in this Sixth-Rank Top Hundred Battle."

Yang Ling said: "The Sixth-Rank experts participating in this Sixth-Rank Top Hundred Battle come from all over. After entering the Capital, they'll probably gather at the Four Directions Lodge first."

The interrogation room suddenly became very quiet.

Even Li Huaiyi, an Ironclad agent who hadn't been on the job long, immediately realized the key point.

His lips trembled slightly as he blurted out:

"The Immortal God Sect plans to blow up our Zhao State's Sixth-Rank experts participating in the Sixth-Rank Top Hundred Battle!?"

Wu Xiaoshuai's face instantly turned deathly pale. Trembling, he said:

"I didn't mean that. I only wanted to blow up Tong He. This..."

Zheng Chunhong and the other three exchanged glances, then looked at Yang Ling:

"Chief Constable Yang, the Heavenly Wolf Guard really likes pulling these kinds of small tricks."

"Not long ago, over in Rong tribe territory, they used similar methods to blow up quite a few of our colleagues."

Li Ming looked at Wu Xiaoshuai with a gloomy expression:

"The Immortal God Sect's explosives are extraordinarily powerful, yet easy to carry. Even ordinary people without any martial arts cultivation can detonate them."

"Our people didn't know about this thing at first. We were caught completely off guard, suffering heavy casualties."

Wu Xiaoshuai hurriedly looked at Yang Ling:

"Chief Constable Yang, you can see that I'm not lying, right? I had no intention of blowing up the other Sixth-Rank experts. I only..."

"You were merely blinded by hatred, used by the Immortal God Sect and the Rong tribe's Heavenly Wolf Guard."

"Your explosives might not kill all the Sixth-Rank experts, but injuries would be inevitable, which would greatly impact the upcoming Sixth-Rank Top Hundred Battle."

"One last question."

Yang Ling said: "Who instigated Zhao Yingying to come cause trouble for me?"

Wu Xiaoshuai seemed to lose all his strength:

"It was me. The Immortal God Sect sent someone to deliver a message, saying that if I could get Zhao Yingying to cause trouble for you, they would help my father advance further up the ranks..."

"That's enough. Affix your fingerprint."

Yang Ling said indifferently.

Chief Constable Wei watched Wu Xiaoshuai affix his fingerprint, feeling somewhat dazed.

His brain was no longer sufficient to process everything.

Just like that, they had uncovered a major case?

How was it uncovered? By smell?

Chief Constable Wei subconsciously sniffed the air but didn't smell a thing.

He looked at Yang Ling, wanting to say something but hesitating. Seeing that Yang Ling had already led Wu Xiaoshuai out of the interrogation room, he quickly quickened his pace to follow.