Chapter 94

Chapter 94: “I Know You’re in a Hurry, But Don’t Rush”

“Void creatures?” Wang Minghui looked baffled as he glanced at the scene in the Source Tracing Scroll—Qin family elites slaughtering Jixia Academy students.

This… how could this possibly be the work of Void creatures? But then, he caught sight of Qin Xian’s piercing, icy gaze, and a chill ran down his spine.

A resolute expression took over Wang Minghui’s face as he stepped forward, scrutinizing the scroll carefully. Then, in a confident tone, he announced, “Yes, exactly! It was indeed Void creatures responsible for this attack. From what I see here, it’s clear the Jixia Academy students were killed by Void creatures.”

Deng Juncai, head of Jiangnan’s Provincial Police Department, looked as though he wanted to say something, but upon hearing Wang Minghui’s declaration, he quickly caught on.

He nodded in agreement, adding, “Correct. This Source Tracing Scroll clearly shows Jixia Academy students killed by Void creatures. What does this have to do with Young Master Qin?”

All the officials from Jiangnan Province were seasoned veterans of the political game. They knew that survival in the Empire’s hierarchy depended less on ability and more on loyalty.

Seeing their two top leaders taking this stance, the other security officers and senior police supervisors quickly chimed in.

“Yes, it was Void creatures!”

“The Jixia students died at the hands of task monsters!”

Everyone wore expressions of utmost conviction, as if they were witnessing Void creatures slaying Jixia Academy students, not Qin family elites. This, to them, was the true version of events, not anything involving the Qin family.

Mo Zhongshan was left stunned, staring at the officials who all held such unwavering expressions. On instinct, he turned his gaze back to the Source Tracing Scroll, even beginning to doubt his own judgment. Had he misinterpreted it?

But as he looked again at the repeating scene of Qin family elites massacring the students, his fury rekindled. Seething with rage, he confronted Wang Minghui and Deng Juncai, “The scroll clearly shows Qin family members! Where are the Void creatures? What are you trying to pull here?”

Maintaining a calm demeanor, Wang Minghui smiled back at Mo Zhongshan. “Dean Mo, you must have misread it. The scroll clearly depicts Void creatures.”

“Where is Young Master Qin in any of this? I know you’re in a hurry, but there’s no need to rush and accuse innocent people.”

Initially, Wang Minghui had treated Mo Zhongshan with warmth and respect. After all, Mo Zhongshan wasn’t only a level 59 powerhouse but also the vice-dean of the Jixia Academy’s Demon Hunting School, with students spread throughout the Empire and an extensive network.

Gaining his favor would have certainly benefited Wang Minghui’s career.

But compared to Qin Xian, Mo Zhongshan was nothing. Even with Jixia Academy backing him, Mo Zhongshan didn’t stand a chance against the Qin family. Offending Jixia might cost Wang Minghui his position as Director of the Jiangnan Security Council, but offending the Qin family?

He’d probably be sent to the frontlines of the Void war tomorrow.

So Wang Minghui immediately chose to side with Qin Xian, without the slightest hesitation or remorse.

And he wasn’t the only one. Deng Juncai, along with the other Jiangnan officials, and even a few military officers, nodded seriously, pointing at the Qin family elites in the projection and declaring, “These are obviously Void creatures…”

The scene was absurd, and yet it sent a chilling wave of fear through the Jixia Academy powerhouses and the surrounding professionals. An icy dread gripped them as they watched this brazen display of twisted logic unfold.

Am I seeing this wrong?

Mo Zhongshan looked at the resolute expressions of the officials, then back at the projection. Right in front of him, these officials were blatantly calling the Qin family elites Void creatures.

Fury surged within him. How could they be so shameless? The Source Tracing Scroll was right there for all to see, the truth laid bare. How could they dare to twist the facts so brazenly, to call a deer a horse?

Seeing Mo Zhongshan’s face flush from anger, turning pale and red, Qin Xian gave a slight smile, hands folded behind his back as he spoke calmly. “Dean Mo, I suppose this Source Tracing Scroll proves my innocence?”

A hint of ridicule flickered across his face. What good was a Source Tracing Scroll? In this world, power could make black white and white black. He smiled faintly, “If you’re still uncertain, you’re welcome to ask others.”

With a casual gesture, he pointed to one of the onlookers and asked coolly, “What do you see here, me or Void creatures?”

The professional Qin Xian pointed to turned pale with fear. He glanced at the officials, then at Mo Zhongshan, his face flashing with hesitation. But he quickly plastered on a fawning smile. “Void creatures, obviously!”

He was just an ordinary professional. How could he dare cross the Qin family?

“Good. Looks like we can close the case!” Wang Minghui clapped his hands, nodding with satisfaction.

He exchanged glances with Deng Juncai, then turned to the crowd. “The deaths of the twenty-four Jixia Academy students were caused by monsters in the Broken Heaven instance’s prelude mission, a mere accident—no foul play involved!”

He then turned to a security officer behind him. “Is this recorded?”

The officer, holding a tablet, tapped a few buttons and replied respectfully, “Director Wang, it’s recorded. The case has been officially closed.”

As Director of the Jiangnan Province Security Council, Wang Minghui had the authority to close cases. Thus, the deaths of Jixia Academy’s twenty-four students were officially ruled an accident by the Empire.

“Good,” Wang Minghui nodded solemnly, exuding the dignity of a high-ranking provincial official. Then he turned to Qin Xian, his face shifting to one of deference and even obsequiousness.

“Young Master Qin, is this resolution to your satisfaction?”