Chapter 113: While You’re at It, Go Back and Arrest Them

The Ironclad Department also has a flying dagger technique?

Yang Ling's heart immediately stirred.

He had seen He Dongfeng's flying daggers, their power was about the same as the hand crossbow Yun Ruo had given him.

Yun Ruo had said this hand crossbow could kill a Seventh-Rank expert.

This meant the Vital Qi of a Seventh-Rank expert couldn't withstand this hand crossbow.

If he could cultivate a martial arts technique of a similar grade to the Giant Spirit Flying Dagger Technique.

Then in future battles, using his advantage in Agility, he could directly kite his opponents to death.

As a professional gold farmer, he had always known the artistry of the kiting craft.

"Gentlemen, He Dongfeng has been operating in Changhe Prefectural Capital for many years. The network of connections under his command is extremely vast."

"Even within our Ironclad Department, quite a few people are on friendly terms with him."

Sun Biao slowly began to speak.

Shi Xin's face showed an awkward, embarrassed expression.

"So tonight we will act, arresting everyone we can find, everyone we can think of, everyone connected to him, and bring them back to the Ironclad Department."

"All his businesses, whether overt or covert, will be confiscated tonight."

"For this operation, the Bandit Apprehension Division and the Public Security Division will join forces. Rouse everyone, start immediately."

"This He Residence will temporarily serve as our command center for this operation."

"Oh, right, don't forget to invite the three Directors of the Inspection Department over, have them watch on site."

With Sun Biao's order, the law enforcement machine of the Ironclad Department in Changhe Prefectural Capital instantly sprang into motion.

The Director of the Third Division of the Bandit Apprehension Division immediately began deploying personnel, cooperating with the Public Security Division to arrest people and block information.

At the same time, Sun Biao personally took charge, interrogating He Dongfeng on the spot.

After all, once tonight passed, the Rong tribe spies would inevitably be alerted.

If no useful information was extracted tonight, the difficulty of capturing those spies later would multiply.

Not long after, Wen Kongxuan personally escorted Cui Tao to the He Residence.

Cui Tao's face was pale. When he saw He Dongfeng being interrogated by Sun Biao, he immediately lost his strength and slumped to the ground.

"You have the guts to kill me!"

He Dongfeng roared in a low, hoarse voice.

Sun Biao, smiling, used a small knife to sever tendons one by one on He Dongfeng's body.

The tendons in his hands, the tendons in his feet, even the tendons used for procreation were to be severed.

Each cut filled He Dongfeng with despair.

If these tendons were severed, they would be extremely difficult to reconnect. His entire martial arts prowess would be completely ruined!

Seeing this, Cui Tao immediately said to Wen Kongxuan:

"Sir, I'll confess everything!"

Wen Kongxuan's expression remained unchanged:

"Speak."

Cui Tao: "Sir, I initially had no connection with He Dongfeng. It was mainly my sworn brother, Liu Wu.

He kept inciting me, believing that I was the one qualified to sit in the Director's seat of the Bandit Apprehension Division.

I, your subordinate, was blinded by greed, and with his help, secretly plotted.

The ambush against you, sir, in the western suburbs before was also the work of your subordinate and Liu Wu.

During this process, I gradually became aware that He Dongfeng's identity was problematic.

But... your subordinate was already in too deep, could only grit my teeth and cooperate with him.

But I beg all you sirs to believe me, I absolutely had no intention of betraying the state!"

The Ironclad Department constables present wore expressions of cold mockery.

No intention of betraying the state?

At this moment, that group of bandits from earlier was also transferred over.

When they saw Cui Tao and He Dongfeng in this state, their stories suddenly loosened up.

They recounted the course of events in detail, which basically matched Cui Tao's confession.

During this process, Zhang Tie, Lin Yan, and the other two Inspection Department Directors were also invited over.

They were bleary-eyed, but upon seeing the scene before them, they immediately became alert!

Sun Biao, while torturing He Dongfeng, briefly explained the course of this incident.

Zhang Tie was somewhat surprised, but quickly calmed down, quietly observing the development of the situation.

"Yang Ling, you and Director Yun Ruo handled such a shocking major case without making a sound!?"

Lin Yan came to Yang Ling's side and said in a lowered voice.

"Boss, it was also good luck."

Yang Ling replied with a low laugh.

"Don't call me boss, it makes me uncomfortable hearing it."

Lin Yan said with a bitter smile: "What do you mean good luck? That bastard He Dongfeng turned out to be a Seventh-Rank expert, none of us knew.

Such an expert was captured by you silently, that's not just good luck.

If He Dongfeng had broken through the encirclement, how many people could a Rong tribe Seventh-Rank expert slaughter within the borders of our Zhao State? Just thinking about it is terrifying!"

"Indeed, we are not afraid of hidden Seventh-Rank experts, even if a Grandmaster infiltrates, it doesn't matter."

"What we fear are exposed Rong tribe spies."

The speaker was another Director from the Inspection Department.

He looked about forty, very short, with a somewhat ugly face, resembling a monkey.

Yang Ling had seen his Status Panel; his cultivation wasn't high, just a Ninth-Rank Martial Artist.

This indicated that the standard for an Inspection Department Director wasn't martial prowess.

"Yang Ling, let me introduce you. This is Huo Dong, Director of the Second Division of our Inspection Department."

Lin Yan said with a smile: "Director Huo has been in the Inspection Department much longer than I have."

At this point, he looked at Huo Dong:

"You also heard what Director Sun said? The ones with the greatest merit this time are Yang Ling and Director Yun Ruo.

Our Inspection Department must properly submit a report commending them!"

"That's natural!"

Huo Dong nodded with a smile:

"Our Inspection Department is a place that speaks the truth. We won't let any erring colleague go, nor will we ignore any colleague who has rendered meritorious service."

While the few of them were chatting, Sun Biao had already obtained what he wanted.

A name list, freshly written, the ink not yet dry.

"The people on this list were all reported by He Dongfeng. There are truths and falsehoods within; there are certainly innocent ones, and also Rong tribe spies."

"Never mind the rest for now, arrest them all first, then follow the leads from those spies to trace more clues."

"He Dongfeng is an old fox. It's not bad that he confessed this much on the first day. I'll continue, you all should act quickly too."

Sun Biao instructed.

The Ironclad Department constables on standby there immediately took the name list and began to act.

The leader of the operation was Yun Ruo.

One hour passed.

Batch after batch of people were dragged from their beds by the Ironclad Department and thrown into prison.

Sun Biao also obtained some more lists from He Dongfeng.

Time passed bit by bit.

Soon, the sun rose.

Sun Biao yawned, then ordered his subordinates to escort He Dongfeng back. At the same time, he smiled at Zhang Tie and the others:

"Three Directors, you should all go back and rest first. Get a good night's sleep. Within the next three days, this matter should probably be resolved."

"Mmm."

Zhang Tie didn't say much, just nodded slightly, then turned and left.

Ironclad Department Yamen.

Yang Ling met a spirited Yun Ruo.

"You came just in time. I have some accurate news for you."

"The Water Qilin Cave is indeed about to open, but not this quickly. All parties are still preparing."

"The news I received is that we will have to set off in one month at the earliest, one and a half months at the latest."

"Your spot this time should be set in stone. With your merit from this incident, plus your Lower Seventh-Rank strength, the Capital side has no reason not to let you go."

Yun Ruo said with a faint smile.

Yang Ling's eyes lit up. There was actually this much time left, enough for him to digest the fifteen Foundation Consolidation Pills in his possession!

His strength would increase another notch.

"As for your reward, it should be delivered to you simultaneously."

Yun Ruo continued:

"Coincidentally, there's a Rong tribe spy on the list who is in the Mountain and River Sect. You can go back and arrest him on your way."

After saying this, she handed Yang Ling a slip of paper.

On the slip of paper were three words: He Qiubai.

Yang Ling's expression shifted slightly, but he wasn't surprised.

He had long known there were Rong tribe spies in the Mountain and River Sect and had long suspected it was He Qiubai.

The facts proved it indeed.

"Oh, right, what do you think of Liang Yue?"

Yun Ruo suddenly asked.