The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS
Chapter 178 - 167 Sudden Crisis Looms_2

Chapter 178: Chapter 167 Sudden Crisis Looms_2

"Additionally, from the moment we appeared at the docks to the arrival of Lin Tengyuan, it was only a quarter and a half. Don’t you feel that he arrived too quickly?"

"Even for a Divine Origin Realm expert traveling at astonishing speeds, if someone had tipped him off, surely that person couldn’t also be a Divine Origin Realm expert... unless..."

"Lin Tengyuan must have been near the docks," Luo Yan and Bu Lengchuan said in unison.

Yes, if he wasn’t near the docks, even if the informant broke their legs, they wouldn’t have been able to run to the Six Gates branch to inform Lin Tengyuan within a quarter and a half, and then for Lin Tengyuan to teleport to the docks. Moreover, he came to the docks alone, without bringing people to bolster his presence. To be honest, if it wasn’t for the fact that they reckoned the three of them together couldn’t defeat Lin Tengyuan, who was in the Divinity Realm, Luo Yan would have simply commanded Qing Yu and Bu Lengchuan to join forces and snatch the target right there.

Then there were the cargo ships that had just arrived at the docks, which were significant enough for Feng Yixian to personally oversee.

Now, discovering that Lin Tengyuan was also near the docks, it seemed that this cargo was even more important, otherwise, why would Lin Tengyuan be so free as to linger near the docks overnight, was it possible that he was there to capture Japanese spies?

"In that case, I will send a message to my mentor and have him issue an order to come here, no, it’s better for my mentor to come in person. We’ve already done what we could, it’s time to let the mentor wrap this up," Luo Yan decided on the spot.

At this point, it was almost certain that Lin Tengyuan had dealings with the Japanese. Whether he was colluding with them or he was outright a Japanese agent, it wouldn’t matter once a Divine Constable from the Six Gates arrived.

As for the Japanese spies, no matter what conspiracy they were plotting, with the arrival of the Divine Constable, they would be as easy to crush as flipping one’s hand. Unless suddenly a warrior from the Divinity Realm appeared on the Japanese side, the outcome was already predetermined, and the Japanese would not be the victors.

As for the lack of evidence proving Lin Tengyuan’s treason, that wasn’t an issue. Just as Luo Yan and Feng Yixian had said, whether you’re innocent or not is not for you to say, but for us to determine.

As long as they had the man in custody, was there any worry they couldn’t interrogate him? They should learn about the Demon Sect’s Soul Searching Technique, which was standard equipment in the dungeons of the Six Gates Headquarters.

Even if Lin Tengyuan, a Silver Seal Constable of the Six Gates, wasn’t easy to handle, there was always Feng Yixian. The Soul Searching Technique had severe side effects—the best outcome for those who underwent it was to end up an imbecile. It would not be advisable to use it on the Silver Seal Level Lin Tengyuan without proof, but for Feng Yixian, there were no such constraints.

Furthermore, after Feng Yixian, it was highly likely that Lin Tengyuan would also have to enjoy this treatment if he did not confess honestly.

Thinking about this and the merit that he could add to his own record, even the usually calm Luo Yan couldn’t help feeling a bit smug.

However, Qing Yu shattered Luo Yan’s daydream, "If it was before this morning, your chance of successfully applying for an order was hundred percent. After this morning... well, it’s still a hundred percent, but whether your words can reach Mr. Lu at the headquarters is uncertain."

"What do you mean?" Luo Yan asked with a slight frown.

"Lin Tengyuan harbors an intent to kill us," Bu Lengchuan spoke again.

"An intent to kill..."

Luo Yan wasn’t foolish; he immediately thought of why Lin Tengyuan would harbor an intent to kill him and Bu Lengchuan. It had to do with this morning’s events at the docks; Lin Tengyuan’s cargo that required overnight vigilance must be of utmost importance.

And this exceedingly important cargo was now exposed to the eyes of Luo Yan and the others. With some calm reflection, it was not difficult to deduce why Lin Tengyuan had arrived at the docks so quickly.

Such matters could deceive ordinary people, but not Silver Seal Constables like Luo Yan and Bu Lengchuan. Although lacking in some areas, their experience in handling cases was commendable and, with careful thought, they could certainly figure it out.

If Luo Yan didn’t send someone to apply for the writ it would be fine, but once he did, it was likely that person won’t make it far from Linchuan Prefecture before ending up dead in the Luoshui river. And on Luo Yan’s end, a Divine Origin Realm Lin Tengyuan could soon be knocking on his door.

"Brother Bu’s mentorship has made him particularly sensitive to murderous intents and can’t be wrong," Luo Yan stated.

"Then it’s settled," Qing Yu shrugged. He too had sensed that faint and fleeting murderous intent from Lin Tengyuan. He hadn’t relied on hearing and couldn’t detect movements behind him; in such a situation, Qing Yu’s spiritual sense had improved significantly, even catching such subtle and fleeting murderous intent.

"The situation now isn’t about us waiting to harvest Lin Tengyuan, but him potentially coming to harvest us at any time. Previously, he was wary of your identities and didn’t dare to act rashly, but now he has no such concerns. If you were to leave Linchuan Prefecture, it’s pretty much the end for him, so why would he care about the consequences of killing you?"

"So, we can only wait for death? Not seek reinforcements, and cower like turtles. Once Lin Tengyuan’s conspiracy succeeds, he will not tolerate us either," Luo Yan said.

"It’s you who won’t be tolerated, not me," Qing Yu, who never showed his true face, indicated complete calmness.

"You’ll see if I won’t drag you down with me before I die," Luo Yan threatened viciously.

"Just kidding, just kidding, don’t take it seriously. With my Disguise Technique, it will be very simple for us to slip out of Linchuan Prefecture. If all else fails, we can just jump into Luoshui. Luoshui cuts right through the entire Linchuan Prefecture, and we can completely escape underwater," Qing Yu laughed.

"It’s too late," it was Bu Lengchuan, who had slightly opened a window and was looking outside.

"People have already started to appear."

Qing Yu and Luo Yan hurried over and looked around. They saw people slowly surrounding them, dressed in the uniforms of the Six Gates of Linchuan Prefecture. Obviously, Lin Tengyuan and his cohort had anticipated the escape methods Qing Yu could think of, and now they were trying to incarcerate Qing Yu and the rest first.

"Let’s go."

"How?" Qing Yu said, "Once the masters of the Divine Origin Realm manifest their spiritual power, even if our Qinggong is exceptional, we can’t hide from them. Going out would only force them to act."

"Brother Meng, we naturally thought of this," Luo Yan said with a proud smile, "We won’t fly out using Qinggong; we will drill out."

This said, Luo Yan and Bu Lengchuan took Qing Yu downstairs. Downstairs, Luo Yan’s quadruplet subordinates had been waiting in the hall.

"Ada, lead the way."

"Yes." Ada, the eldest of the quadruplets, bowed, lifted a stone slab in a corner of the hall, and jumped down first, followed closely by his three brothers.

"Brother Meng, please," Luo Yan extended his hand.

Qing Yu did not hesitate, leapt down, and below the stone slab was a tunnel that had long been dug out, leading directly to the dungeon beneath.

The dungeon was already empty. The ten Japanese prisoners had been transformed into Exorcism Sword Guards by Qing Yu. They had been moved out by Qing Yu after the night of the Zheng Family’s attack.

Luo Yan and Bu Lengchuan also jumped down after.

Next, Luo Yan took Qing Yu to the last cell of the dungeon. On the floor of this cell was a large hole, and Qing Yu, with wide-ranging knowledge (often seen on TV), instantly understood what it was.

The entrance to a tunnel.

Pointing at the tunnel entrance, Luo Yan laughed and said, "Brother Bu and I, though Light Captors, have also done the work of undercover agents many times. We have escaped death on numerous occasions, and when it comes to saving our own lives, we have some expertise. Knowing long ago that Lin Tengyuan could be an enemy, would we not be prepared? Lin Tengyuan could never have imagined that we had already dug a tunnel for escape in this dungeon."

"Indeed, it’s unexpected; I didn’t expect it either." Qing Yu was genuinely surprised. Luo Yan’s expertise in escaping was almost a match for his own—even surpassing him in some aspects of being prepared for contingencies.

At least Qing Yu wouldn’t think to dig a tunnel in a place he had stayed for only a few days.

Hmm, he would have Pharmacist dig a tunnel in the secret room when he got back, to avoid being trapped there someday.

"There’s no time to lose, let’s just get out first," Bu Lengchuan said.

With that, the three entered the tunnel. Luo Yan’s subordinates, led by Ada and his three brothers, covered their tracks and made some disguises before following behind.

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