Chapter 62: 62: Chen Never Fears Threats

Chapter 62: Chapter 62: Chen Never Fears Threats

“I come from the Liu Family of Cao County, Arrest Officer Chen must have already guessed the purpose of my visit?”

Liu Shuanghe said with a calm expression.

Chen Yuan smiled, and under the signal of Li Mingqi, he sat down at the lower seat of the two, saying with a frown:

“Chen isn’t a god, how could he possibly guess the intention of the Family Head Liu?”

The elder beside Liu Shuanghe, upon hearing Chen Yuan’s words, frowned slightly and scrutinized Chen Yuan carefully. Liu Shuanghe, however, remained very calm:

“Since Arrest Officer Chen can’t guess, then I shall speak plainly.”

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“But of course.”

“My daughter, Liu Ruqing, and my second son, Liu Changzhi, have they been taken into the prison by Arrest Officer Chen?”

Chen Yuan’s eyes narrowed, not denying:

“Indeed, they have.”

“Are they safe now?”

Chen Yuan’s fingers tapped the table:

“They should be safe…”

“Should be?” A dangerous aura enveloped Liu Shuanghe.

Unfazed, Chen Yuan nodded:

“After I had them locked in prison, I didn’t oversee them. How would I know their current situation?”

“Does Arrest Officer Chen not know they are descendants of the Liu Family?”

“What, can descendants of the Liu Family openly slander government officials? The Liu Family is truly formidable!” Chen Yuan huffed lightly.

Li Mingqi took a light sip of his tea, watching the scene with a composed expression.

Liu Shuanghe’s eyebrows furrowed, not expecting this Blood Refining Level arrest officer to be so unyielding. He took a deep breath and said, “My daughter has been spoiled since she was young; she was only joking with Arrest Officer Chen.”

“I really don’t like that joke.” Chen Yuan’s expression remained unchanged.

The threat in Liu Shuanghe’s words was heavy, and Chen Yuan equally disliked it.

“Then what does Arrest Officer Chen want to do? Are you planning to make an enemy of the Liu Family?” Liu Shuanghe said in a deep voice.

“Family Head Liu is being too serious. It seems as if I am the one deliberately causing trouble.”

Liu Shuanghe wanted to say, isn’t that the case? But considering Li Mingqi, he ultimately did not speak. Instead, he said softly:

“Please state your condition, Arrest Officer Chen. I came here today to take my daughter home…”

“I don’t think you can take them back. Liu Ruqing and Liu Changzhi are suspected of being involved with the No-Life Sect villains. Until the investigation is clear, no one can take them away!”

Chen Yuan’s gaze turned cold.

“Is that so?”

Li Mingqi sat up straight, asking in a serious tone.

“I wouldn’t dare deceive my superior; indeed, we have received a secret message.”

Liu Shuanghe suddenly stood up, gazing directly at Chen Yuan:

“Arrest Officer Chen, don’t speak without evidence.”

“How does Family Head Liu know I don’t have evidence?” Chen Yuan raised his head, not backing down.

“If there is evidence, bring it out, and I will leave immediately without another word…”

Chen Yuan:

“The evidence is not yet conclusive. How could I easily reveal it? Since the siblings both carry the surname Liu, I even suspect that the Liu Family, like the Huang Family, is secretly in league with the demon people of the No-Life Sect.”

The elder beside Liu Shuanghe spoke in a low voice:

“Arrest Officer Chen, you can eat messy, but you can’t talk messy.”

“Of course, it’s just a suspicion of mine…” Chen Yuan smiled.

“Today, does Arrest Officer Chen have no intention of releasing them?” Liu Shuanghe’s expression turned grim, his voice carrying a chill.

“Once the investigation is clear, the government will release the person. I, the arrest officer, will neither wrong a good person nor let an evil one go free!” Chen Yuan declared with an air of self-righteousness.

“Good, good, the court is fortunate to have an officer like Chen Yuan. Truly a blessing for the people…” Liu Shuanghe sneered a few times.

“I’ve resolved to be a good official, to plead on behalf of the people, and swear to never share the sky with evil!” Chen Yuan’s mouth curled into a smile.

“I hear Chen Yuan is only twenty-one and has already become a county arrest officer. Truly young and talented. Liu would hate to see someone like you die young…”

“No wonder Liu Ruqing dares to slander government officials out of thin air. It’s all rooted here. You dare to threaten me so brazenly, aren’t you planning to assassinate me next?”

“Sir, if I should meet with an untimely death, it would surely be the work of the Liu Family!” Chen Yuan stood up and said to Li Mingqi earnestly.

Liu Shuanghe snorted coldly and said to Li Mingqi with a bow:

“My earlier remarks were but a joke, Lord Li. I will take my leave now. Uncle Yun, let’s go.”

After saying this, Liu Shuanghe left with a dark expression.

“Brother Liu, I shall not see you out,” said Li Mingqi.

“There’s no need for Lord Li to send me off.”

Liu Shuanghe’s figure gradually disappeared into the distance.

“My lord, you…”

Chen Yuan’s gaze shifted. The words that Wang Ping had whispered in his ear were actually from Li Mingqi, telling him not to compromise with Liu Shuanghe and to firmly refuse her.

Although this was initially Chen Yuan’s plan, having Li Mingqi’s support was certainly better.

“Some want to act against the Liu Family. There was a message yesterday asking me for a favor…” Li Mingqi said quietly.

“If they want to act, why don’t they do it themselves?”

Li Mingqi glanced at Chen Yuan and said:

“Although the eldest son of the Liu Family has gone missing, there’s no confirmed news yet. Those people are wary of the Qingyun Sword Sect and only dare to probe.”

Chen Yuan frowned:

“By probing, isn’t this… putting me in danger? If Liu Shuanghe isn’t a fool, he will surely make an example out of me.”

Li Mingqi said, “You are indeed in some danger, but presently, you are the only one who has a grievance with the Liu Family; there is no better choice. Rest assured, it’s unlikely that Liu Shuanghe will act against you personally. With your strength and the support of the government officials, a Bone Refining Martial Artist would not be able to harm you.”

“The Liu Family holds grudges. You’ve already thrown Liu Shuanghe’s children into prison. Even if you were to give in, they would seek revenge later. It’s better to tear off the pretense and avoid having to tiptoe around them,”

and save the empty gestures.”

Chen Yuan lowered his head, sneering inwardly, but his expression was resolute:

“Lord, you are correct. It was I who thought too much. Besides, it was you who promoted me. If you command it, I will do my utmost to comply.”

As if seeing through Chen Yuan’s thoughts, Li Mingqi stood up and encouraged him, “Your merits are always on my mind. Be at ease.”

“Thank you, my lord!”

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After leaving the County Government, Liu Shuanghe mounted his horse and left Ping’an City at great speed. After galloping for a while, he stopped by a small river, looking exceptionally solemn.

“Family Head, the matter just now, I’m afraid Li Mingqi was also involved,” Uncle Yun approached Liu Shuanghe and whispered.

“Of course, I know that. Otherwise, why would a mere arrest officer dare to treat me this way? Now, I even suspect that Qing’er was captured because of their schemes!”

“A bunch of lowlifes! Back when Kong’er joined the Qingyun Sword Sect, they couldn’t wait to ingratiate themselves. But now that Kong’er has disappeared without a trace, these vermin have started to jump around, wanting to gulp down the Liu Family’s foundation in one go!”

“So, what should we do now about the young mistress and young master…”

Liu Changzhi’s gaze turned frosty:

“Uncle Yun, go to Han Feihu personally and tell him, as long as he kills Chen Yuan, our Liu Family will provide a channel for their cultivation resources in the future!”

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