Chapter 240 - 239: Surveillance Ends, the Police Chief Moves In for the Arrest

As evening turned to night.

In the executive offices of the Police Department.

"Arrest... Qin Yang? Why?"

The Commander leaned back in his chair, pressing a hand to his temple. The confidential order lay on his desk. He let out a slow, weary breath.

He felt awful, completely out of sorts.

The situation was already spiraling out of control.

The Venerable Alliance had finally lost its patience and decided to make a move on Qin Yang!

The next orders were urgent and couldn’t be delayed.

But being in a high position came with its own constraints. There were many things beyond his control. The Venerable Alliance’s power was terrifying; he had no choice in the matter.

"Sigh..."

The Commander clenched his fists, his mind a whirlwind of thoughts.

「A short while later.」

Several special task force teams assembled.

The squad leaders from each group arrived at the office and began to wait.

"Sir, what about the team on surveillance duty?"

A subordinate asked in a low voice, "Should we notify Captain Xia He... to prepare for the arrest in advance? They should be stationed outside the Jianghai Library right now."

"No need. I have my own arrangements."

Hearing this, the Commander frowned and sank into thought for a moment.

’Xia He’s relationship with Qin Yang is unusual. It’s really not appropriate for him to be part of this mission.’

"Have them withdraw from surveillance. From here on out, we will be fully responsible for this matter. No one else is to interfere."

"Yes, sir!"

As the subordinates took their leave, the Chief Commander walked to the window, took out his phone, and prepared to divert Xia He.

...

...

「A short while later.」

In the surveillance area outside the Jianghai Library.

"Old Qin already got off work, so why am I still on the clock?"

Xia He went up to the rooftop, lighting a cigarette to relieve his boredom. In the distance, the city skyline glittered.

Just then, his phone rang. It was a call from the Commander.

"Hello, Sir?"

Seeing who it was, Xia He quickly put out his cigarette and answered the call. "Do you have any orders for me?"

"It’s nothing. Your mission is over."

On the other end of the line, the Commander’s voice was hoarse. "I’ve arranged a few days of leave for you. Go home and get some proper rest. You’ve all worked hard these past few days."

"It’s over?"

Xia He was stunned, feeling a bit lost and surprised.

’I haven’t even made a move yet.’

’And now the surveillance is suddenly over?’

"Sir, are there any other surveillance teams?"

Xia He cupped his hand over the phone and asked in a low voice, trying to get as much information as he could for Old Qin.

His words hung in the air.

The Commander on the other end was clearly silent for a few seconds before speaking:

"There are no more surveillance teams."

"You’ve had a tough few days, too. And you haven’t seen Yaoyao for a while; she said she misses you. Go home, rest up, and spend some time with her."

With that, the Commander hung up.

BEEP—

The long dial tone droned on.

"Phew, it’s finally over..."

Hearing this, Xia He let out a sigh of relief.

Over the past week or so, aside from his usual slacking off at work, Old Qin had lived a completely normal life, no different from any other citizen.

’Since they didn’t find anything unusual, this should be the end of it.’

’It’s good that everything’s okay.’

With this thought, Xia He opened his phone and sent a message to Qin Yang.

[The mission’s over. You’re safe now, Old Qin. I told you, the Police Department wouldn’t suspect you for no reason.]

A moment after he sent the message, Qin Yang replied with an "OK" emoji.

...

Fuhai District.

"It’s over?"

After replying, Qin Yang’s brow furrowed as he mulled over the meaning.

’So many days of surveillance... and it just ends like this?’

’No matter how I think about it, it seems impossible!’

But the auras in the area couldn’t be faked!

Qin Yang briefly scanned the vicinity of the district. Sure enough, a large number of auras were fading away; the police surveillance personnel stationed there were indeed leaving quickly.

’What Xia He said was true.’

’These people are retreating.’

"Master, does that mean this servant can reveal her form now?"

Xiaobai rubbed against Qin Yang’s leg, her fox tail flicking playfully. "This Fairy has been waiting for so long. Master, you’ve been eating instant noodles every day. I can finally make you a proper meal."

"Go on. Those people are gone. You can reveal your form and stretch your legs."

Qin Yang rubbed his temples, lost in thought.

Xiaobai eagerly dashed towards the kitchen. A clatter of pots and pans soon followed, quickly replaced by a fragrant aroma.

...

...

9:50 PM.

Outside Fuhai District.

A convoy of black armored vehicles sped along, quickly turning onto the main road.

"All units, be advised. This is only an apprehension mission. Do not injure the target."

The Commander’s Divine Thought transmission echoed in everyone’s ears.

"From now on, everyone follow my command. Do not act without orders."

The black convoy flowed like a tide, beginning to enter the Fuhai District area.

...

Inside the Jianghai Villa District

Qin Yang was enjoying the dinner Xiaobai had made.

Suddenly, he felt a fluctuation in his Spiritual Domain. Several unstable auras were rapidly approaching his position.

’So they finally couldn’t hold back anymore?’

Unflustered, Qin Yang slowly rose to his feet.

’I was already prepared when Xia He sent that message. The problem now isn’t these officers, but how to fool the two Venerable Realm experts watching from behind.’

"Master, a lot of people are here!"

Xiaobai clutched the corner of Qin Yang’s shirt, baring her sharp teeth and claws. "What should this Fairy do? Should I fight them?"

"No need."

Qin Yang shook his head and whispered in Xiaobai’s ear, "Later, you’ll do this, just like I taught you before... Understand?"

"Oh, okay..."

...

...

"This is the place. You all wait outside."

Outside the villa.

The Commander got out of the car and walked along the path toward Qin Yang’s villa. ’He is a Sword God Sect Member, after all. It’s better if I handle the negotiations myself.’

But before he even reached the door, he saw the courtyard gate open.

Qin Yang had already stepped out, waiting for him.

"Commander, senior, what brings you here so late?"

"Qin Yang..."

The Chief Commander looked at the calm young man, his expression complicated. "Come back to the department with me. I’ve been ordered to apprehend you. Don’t resist."

As he spoke, he rested a hand on the Star Artifact at his waist, ready to make a move.

’Sword God Sect Members have always been headstrong. If I act rashly, I’m afraid he won’t cooperate.’

However, the next moment,

"Then let’s go."

Qin Yang waved his hand dismissively. "Let’s not waste any more time."

As his words fell,

The Commander: "???"

He was completely stunned.

’It’s that easy?!’

’Aren’t you even going to put up a fight?’

’This isn’t how I imagined it would go at all!’

’In my scenario, Qin should have resisted to the death, or at least fought back!’

"Senior, what are you spacing out for?"

Qin Yang watched the Commander’s stunned reaction, having anticipated it completely.

’After all, the Commander is just a pawn for the big shots, his hands are tied. Sending Xia He for the surveillance mission was already the most he could do.’

’What’s the point in making things difficult for him?’

"Alright. Thank you for your cooperation."

The Commander understood the unspoken message and stepped forward to lead the way. "I’ll look after you at the department."

"Mm."

Qin Yang nodded.

One walking in front of the other, they slowly walked out of the villa along the path as a light drizzle began to fall from the sky.

...

The Police Department’s armored convoy drove off into the distance.

The rain in Jianghai grew heavier, quickly turning from a drizzle into a downpour.

A few minutes after Qin Yang left, a curtain of rain connected the sky and the earth, shrouding the Fuhai Villa Complex in a watery mist.

Two figures hovered silently in the air above, taking in the entire scene.

"Not bad. He’s finally gone."

Qi Qingshan shook his head slightly, watching the armored convoy disappear into the distance. He said teasingly,

"That kid sure left without a fuss. Didn’t even resist... Wushuang, is this the ’headstrong personality’ you were talking about?"

"Hmph. Headstrong isn’t the same as reckless."

Liu Wushuang snorted coldly, crossing his arms. "The Police Department came to his door. Resisting rashly would do more harm than good."

"Heh, say whatever you want."

Hearing this, Qi Qingshan narrowed his eyes and cut in, "From the very beginning, you’ve seemed quite protective of this kid."

"This Venerable One merely pities the young junior named Qin."

Liu Wushuang pondered for a moment, then waved his hand.

"Alright, hurry up and investigate."

"..."

Qi Qingshan shot him a glance, a meaningful look in his eyes, but said no more. With a thought, he began to release his Divine Thought, blanketing the villa below.

The next moment, an invisible Domain spread out.

Every blade of grass and every tree within the villa, every corner, was meticulously searched.

Before long, the villa’s internal structure would be completely exposed.

No secret could remain hidden.

Qi Qingshan focused his attention, searching with intense concentration.

Just then, suddenly!

"WAHHHH..."

From inside the villa, a mournful cry rang out, directly interrupting the Divine Thought probe.

"Hm? What’s this?!"

Qi Qingshan was taken aback. "There’s still someone here!?"

Seeing this, he frowned slightly and immediately locked onto the source of the crying.

His Divine Thought instantly sent back an image.

In the villa’s living room, a little loli with white hair was lying on the sofa, hugging a fluffy tail. Her shoulders shook as she covered her face, sobbing uncontrollably, her face streaked with tears.

"WAHHHH... Master, you don’t want your servant anymore."

"Without you, how can I possibly go on living..."

...

"And it’s a King Level Star Beast?"

Qi Qingshan probed Xiaobai’s condition, his eyes narrowing with interest. "So many fox tails... is it of the Nine-tailed Fox bloodline?"

’To think the fox that’s always with Qin Yang...’

’Is actually a King Level Star Beast?’

"Wushuang, did you know about this?"

Qi Qingshan turned to Liu Wushuang and asked, "This kid actually has a King Level Star Beast? How interesting. I haven’t seen one in a long time..."

Before he could finish,

"I warn you, don’t get any funny ideas."

Liu Wushuang took a step, blocking Qi Qingshan’s path. His tone was unfriendly. "This King Level Star Beast belongs to Qin. Don’t you dare take advantage of his absence to steal what he loves."

"?"

Qi Qingshan looked perplexed. "Why are you blocking me? Am I that kind of person? How boring. If it’s just this Star Beast left to watch the house, then let’s go."

He withdrew his Divine Thought. "Let’s see what’s happening over at the Police Department."

"..."

Liu Wushuang didn’t reply. He just glanced down at Xiaobai for a moment before parting the curtain of rain and leaving as well.

Soon, the two figures vanished from the sky above Fuhai District.

"WAHHH WAHHH..."

Xiaobai continued to roll around on the floor, crying her eyes out.

After rolling around two or three more times, she finally got up. She sniffed the air above, and after confirming there was no more danger, she stood up and went back inside.

And just then,

CLICK!

The guest room door opened.

Qin Yang casually strolled out of the guest room in his slippers, holding a half-eaten basin of spicy crayfish.

"Master, how was it?"

Xiaobai sidled up to him, fawningly massaging his shoulders.

Her fox tail was wagging so hard it seemed it might fly away!

"Wasn’t this servant’s acting superb?"