Chapter 66

Chapter 66

Why tear it down?

For now,

Their relationship was quite good—they were on the same side.

Zhang Chen wasn’t some idiot like Ye Fan.

Always butting heads with the world.

Thinking everyone owed him.

Any person or force he could make use of,

He wouldn’t let go.

Since they were now speaking openly, Wei Division Chief no longer held back.

He revealed a piece of insider information.

“To be honest, Brother Zhang, I have figured out who was behind Ye Fan.”

The Demon-Slaying Division had its intelligence network.

Uncovering this wasn’t surprising.

Especially when Zhang Chen had deliberately left so many clues.

If they couldn’t find it after all that, they should honestly resign and go home to raise kids.

“Oh?”

Zhang Chen feigned curiosity. “Who is it?”

“Of course, if it’s inconvenient, never mind.”

The Wei Division Chief laughed. “Haha, it is technically confidential, but you’re no outsider.”

Listen to that!

That’s real friendship—and social finesse.

“Have you heard of this name before?”

“Who?”

“Lin Hongyang!”

He’d more than heard of him!

He even impersonated him!

Zhang Chen chuckled coldly in his heart.

He’d left all those clues for this very moment.

In the original comic plot, the Demon-Slaying Division was kind of dumb.

They were strung along by Lin Hongyang for a long time.

It wasn’t until much later that they learned the truth.

And that was thanks to Ye Fan—the Son of Destiny, who bumbled his way through the Lin Family’s predicament.

Only then did the truth surface, and everyone had a sudden realization.

But now,

Zhang Chen had brought this hidden thread to light early.

And he had his reasons.

On the surface,

Zhang Chen frowned when he heard the name.

“Lin Hongyang?”

“Yes!”

“The one who supposedly died in a car crash ten years ago?”

To the world, Lin Hongyang had died ten years ago.

Wei Division Chief nodded, then shook his head. “He didn’t die. He’s still alive!”

“Hm? Still alive? You mean…?”

“Exactly.”

Wei Division Chief sneered, “If the intel is correct, the mastermind behind Ye Fan… is Lin Hongyang—the Lin Family’s second-generation eldest son, supposedly killed in that crash ten years ago!”

What a twist.

Zhang Chen chuckled inwardly.

“Why him?”

But outwardly, he played dumb.

Wei Division Chief shook his head, still confused.

“We haven’t figured that out yet, but if all goes well, it’s him!”

Who would’ve thought that Lin Hongyang, once the Lin Family’s most brilliant rising star Would secretly work against his own family?

The real reason was an absolute soap opera.

No outsider could’ve guessed.

Only Zhang Chen, who had a god’s-eye view, and two others knew the truth.

Old Master Lin and Lin Hongyang.

But neither would spill the secret.

Old Master Lin was too ashamed.

Lin Hongyang treated that secret as his trump card for revenge!

He’d never reveal it lightly.

“In that case, this info must be kept secret. Especially from the Lin Family.”

Zhang Chen spoke with clear meaning.

The Wei Division Chief was thinking the same. He’d even planned to say so.

Now that Zhang Chen was giving him face, He breathed a sigh of relief.

“Brother Zhang is on the same page. We can’t let too many people know about this.”

Zhang Chen nodded. “Of course. Don’t worry, Brother Wei, I won’t say a word to the Lin Family.”

“The only ones who know are me and Yun’er.”

Hearing the affectionate way Zhang Chen addressed her, Xing Lingyun’s lips curved into a smile—she was clearly in a good mood.

The Wei Division Chief smiled as well. “It’s a great relief to have your understanding, Brother Zhang. However…”

The Lin Pharmaceutical research base had been repeatedly destroyed by mysterious forces.

That case still had to be pursued.

Meanwhile, Wei Division Chief’s gaze shifted to Lin Xi.

She lay completely still on the ground.

Not even blinking.

The Demon-Sealing Talisman was indeed effective.

System products guarantee quality.

No flaws.

“Miss Lin’s current condition…”

Zhang Chen said blandly, “Brother Wei, speak freely.”

“Then I’ll be frank. According to protocol, Miss Lin must be dealt with immediately!”

The Demon-Slaying Division existed to exterminate demons and uphold justice.

Twenty-one years ago, when global horror began to revive, Xia established the Division to hunt all forms of supernatural threats.

To protect ordinary people and maintain social order.

So to this day, Most civilians didn’t even realize that supernatural disasters had occurred around them.

All had been secretly resolved by the Division.

“Young Master Zhang, what the Division Chief means is that Miss Lin is no longer human. We have no choice but to follow the procedure. We hope you understand.”

If it were anyone else, the Demon-Slaying Division wouldn’t need to explain anything.

Even if she was the Lin heiress—so what?

But with Zhang Chen and the Zhang Family involved, Wei Division Chief was in a bind.

Zhang Chen had long expected the Division’s stance.

That was why he temporarily subdued Lin Xi with the talisman.

He wanted to see how they would react.

And now, just as he predicted.

On the surface, Zhang Chen smiled. Calm, composed.

No outrage, no anger.

He simply said, “I understand your position, Brother Wei.”

“That’s great to hear—”

“But.”

Zhang Chen interrupted. Wei Division Chief’s smile froze.

“How come I wasn’t aware Lin Xi is no longer human?”

Wei Division Chief: “???”

Wei Bai and the other two: “???”

Were their ears broken?

Or eyes defective?

Or was Zhang Chen just blind?

“My fiancée was traumatized tonight and was forcibly injected by Ye Fan with an unknown new drug. Now she’s in a coma. As her fiancé, of course, I’ll do everything I can to save her.”

That was Zhang Chen, lying through his teeth with a straight face.

But Wei Division Chief couldn’t refute him.

And this was exactly what he’d feared.

And it had indeed come true.

Zhang Chen didn’t care what Wei Division Chief, thought.

He continued calmly,

“Fortunately, the suspect Ye Fan has been executed, and with your personal help, Brother Wei, we’ve barely managed to keep my fiancée alive.”

“That’s no small favor. In a few days, I’ll come personally to express my thanks.”

Zhang Chen finished with a pleasant smile.

His tone and gaze were entirely sincere.

As if every word he said were the absolute truth.