Volume Two: First Signs of Brilliance Chapter 0046: The Second Visit

Ye Meier clung to Qin Yang’s arm, her face full of worry. Jinghe Group was a giant in Xishan County, and here her own background was weak. If a conflict broke out, it would be difficult even to pull some strings for help afterward.

Shangguan Yu’s face was frosted with coldness. With a snort, he charged forward, swinging a fist at Qin Yang.

Witnessing such despicable behavior, Qin Yang wrapped his arm around Ye Meier’s waist and swiftly moved her out of harm’s way.

A surge of masculine energy swept through the air.

Ye Meier’s cheeks flushed crimson, her heart pounding wildly like a startled deer.

No one had ever touched her body before. Even with her former husband, they had never taken that final step.

With another cold snort, a fist was thrown with violent force.

Shangguan Yu stumbled back, crashing into tables around him, creating quite a commotion. People all around turned to watch, but not a single soul dared intervene.

If they were unfamiliar with Qin Yang, they certainly knew Shangguan Yu—vengeful to the extreme.

Before Shangguan Yu could utter a word, a slap landed squarely on his face. The difference between the two men was stark; Shangguan Yu went flying, one of his front teeth knocked out. His once-handsome features now resembled a battered pig’s head.

His eyes brimmed with malice—this disgrace was intolerable.

He quickly grabbed his phone and made a call.

Soon, five or six police cars arrived outside, officers armed and ready, clearly prepared for any incident.

“No matter how skilled you are, you can’t defy a gun. Kid, once you’re inside, I’ll make sure you’re well taken care of,” Shangguan Yu sneered, but before he could finish, a bang sent him sprawling.

One of the older officers witnessed the scene, his face changing dramatically. None of them had expected this young man to be so audacious—to attack someone right in front of the police.

“Take him away!” he ordered.

The officers formed a tight perimeter; after all, martial arts were highly regarded in Xishan County, and they dared not take any chances.

A young auxiliary officer approached to handcuff Qin Yang, but when met with his icy gaze, he felt as if he were drowning in a sea of blood, sweat pouring down his forehead.

It was terrifying.

Only when the senior officer spoke did the young man dare to breathe again.

Before long, a middle-aged man entered—beer-bellied, his uniform stretched wide, a face round and smiling like the Laughing Buddha.

But when he saw Shangguan Yu, his eyes widened and his face clouded over. Seeing him battered was intolerable—this was their golden goose. Striking Shangguan Yu was an insult to Li Wei himself.

“Who’s so bold, daring to lay hands on Young Master Shangguan?” Li Wei stared at the young man before him, his heart filled with resentment. These youngsters were all good-looking—Shangguan Yu was handsome enough, and now here was another just as striking.

“Hmph, arrest him! Let him know that in Xishan County, whoever dares cause trouble must pay the price, no matter who they are!” Li Wei ordered, but noticed no one moved. He grew furious. “What, are my words useless now?”

Qin Yang, with Ye Meier in his arms, smiled and said, “Since someone wants to invite me for tea, let’s go see what they have in store.”

News of the incident spread quickly, especially to Wang Hao, whose expression twisted in shock. He never expected Qin Yang to be taken to the police station.

The matter soon swept throughout the entire martial arts community of Xishan County.

For martial artists to call in the police was an outrage.

Xishan County’s situation was complex. The Dragon Squad, wary of possible upheaval, dispatched two experts to investigate. One of them was the familiar enchantress, and beside her stood a woman in a plaid qipao, her face ethereal like a goddess in a painting—untouched by the mundane world.

Lily.

That was her codename; no one knew her real name. People like her mostly used codenames among themselves.

Lily’s prowess was legendary even within the Dragon Squad. Moreover, all of the enchantress’s formidable skills had been honed under Lily’s tutelage.

Lily appeared eternally young, unchanged since the enchantress joined the Dragon Squad—over a decade, always the same. No one knew her true age; perhaps War Dragon did, but he never spoke of it.

As soon as they entered Xishan County, they heard of the incident.

The matter was the talk of the town, and coupled with Qin Yang’s recent defeat of Whirlwind Leg Yang Cong, his name was on everyone’s lips.

The enchantress’s expression changed abruptly as she glanced at Lily. “Master…”

“Go to the Xishan Police Substation,” Lily said gravely, getting into the car and heading straight there.

Xishan Police Substation.

Qin Yang sat in the interrogation room, curiously observing his surroundings. To be honest, it wasn’t his first time in a police station, but it was his first time in Xishan County’s. Ten minutes passed, and no one came to question him. He found it odd; it was nearly midnight.

Most officers were leaving for home. Ye Meier sat outside, anxiously awaiting news.

When Qin Yang entered, he’d told her not to call for help—he could handle this himself.

Just as she was about to make a call, two uniformed men entered, accompanied by Li Wei, and stepped into the interrogation room.

Seeing them enter, Qin Yang’s lips curled in a cold smile.

Bang!

A notebook was slammed heavily onto the table. “Name?”

“Name?” Yang Xiaodong glared coldly at Qin Yang, demanding loudly.

Qin Yang only chuckled, his face mocking. “Looking at the two of you, I’d say you’re real brothers. The way you walk says you’ve trained before, but your palms show no calluses—you’ve never handled a gun.”

“If a police officer’s never touched a gun, then he isn’t really a cop.”

“You were sent by Shangguan Yu, weren’t you?” Qin Yang pressed, eyes sharp. “I didn’t expect Shangguan Yu’s influence to reach this far—he can even bribe the station chief and plant his own men here. So, what, you’re here to deal with me?”

Yang Xiaodong applauded with a smile. “Qin Yang of Beihai, your reputation is well deserved. You’re right—going against Young Master Shangguan is suicide. Why bother?”

“Oh? So you think you’ve got me?” Qin Yang retorted.

Yang Xiaobo burst into laughter. “Do you know why we waited until now to come in?”

“We waited for them to cuff you. Now that your hands are bound, what good are your martial skills?”

“When you resist during the interrogation, we’ll have no choice but to shoot. When you’re dead, who will care what really happened?”

The brothers were smug, but Qin Yang only shook his head. “Sigh, Shangguan Yu sent you two here to die—don’t you realize it?”

“To die? Because of you?”

As he spoke, he pointed his gun at Qin Yang. “Sorry, pal. If we take care of you, we get half a million. Nothing personal.”

“Half a million?” Qin Yang sneered. “Ha! Is my life only worth half a million? Once, someone offered a hundred million for my head. He died; I’m still here.”

“Oh, and that was US dollars, by the way.”

Boom!

The brothers’ eyes widened in shock.

Qin Yang stretched, lifting his arms. The handcuffs that bound him slipped open.

“I forgot to mention, I’m a martial artist. My skills may be average, but these cuffs can’t hold me.”

Yang Xiaobo’s face contorted with fear. He fired repeatedly at Qin Yang.

But Qin Yang moved like a phantom, his speed astonishing as he charged the two men.

Gunshots rang out. Outside, Ye Meier’s face went pale. At that moment, two breathtaking women appeared at the door—it was the enchantress and Lily, rushing to the scene.

Li Wei, who had been about to approach Ye Meier, was startled when the two beauties flashed their credentials.

He quickly composed himself. “Comrades, we just brought in a suspect. During interrogation, he resisted arrest, and my colleagues had to—”

Creak.

Before he could finish, the door swung open and Qin Yang emerged, completely unharmed. He blinked at Li Wei, waiting for him to go on.

“You… how are you not dead?”

Qin Yang chuckled. “Thanks to you, Director Li. The two inside must’ve turned on each other and left me quite bewildered.”

“What?” Li Wei broke out in a cold sweat and rushed to the door. Inside, the two brothers lay bloodied, their breaths ragged. “You assaulted police officers—you’re finished!”

Though his face showed little change, his heart was pounding with excitement. Everything he’d done was to frame Qin Yang. As long as he could get him locked away, it was all worth it. Besides, he wouldn’t have to dirty his hands, and would be paid for it too—a perfect crime.

“Assaulting police?” Qin Yang smiled coldly. “It seems your station’s so big, you can’t even recognize your own men. You’re really not fit to be chief.”

“Enchantress, shall you handle this, or shall I?”

Li Wei had still harbored some hope, but never expected Qin Yang to know these two powerful women. His face drained of color, regret gnawing at his heart.

“I’ll handle it,” the enchantress said with a nod, her voice calm and steady.