The Spirit of Gourmet

Chapter 497 Key Evidence

Upon hearing Meng Yan's words, Qin Lang, who was hiding in the shadows, couldn't help but widen his eyes.

So that’s it!
At the scene where Zhenling first appeared, there was an explosion and the markings of the Zhenling hunting team, as well as signs of Zhenling's injuries. At that time, Meng Yan and others had already captured Chili Zhenling and temporarily lent her to Zhao Lihong.

Zhao Lihong took Zhenling to find his senior brother Wang Lixuan. Under Zhenling's temptation, Wang Lixuan chose to betray Haibawang Restaurant. Therefore, Song Yu's deputy manager's actions were immediately known to Haishengyan Catering, which then turned the tables on him.

After that, Zhenling escaped for some unknown reason, which led to the second appearance of Zhenling. So it wasn't that the chili pepper Zhenling had any special movement ability that allowed it to move quickly in a short time, but rather that it was taken away by someone.

As for the commotion caused by the third Zhenling in the square, it was probably caused by Meng Yan and others capturing Zhenling. In order to cover up this, the grand fireworks display during the day took place.

Realizing what was happening, Qin Lang quietly picked up his phone, turned on the recording function, and then signaled to Cao Dongdong and Zhao Qian, who were hiding in other places not far away, to be careful not to expose themselves. Then he slowly approached the two of them.

The two spoke louder, loud enough to be recorded, but they were completely unaware of it.

“It was our fault that Zhenling escaped.” Zhao Lihong’s tone softened after being criticized by Meng Yan. “I didn’t expect that when I was leaving, Zhenling would escape from its cage.”

"Hmph!" Meng Yan snorted. "If we catch that rare spirit later, that's fine. But if we don't, I won't take the blame."

"Okay, okay, I'll carry it." Zhao Lihong changed the subject, "So, will we be able to find that rare spirit today?"

“Wang Lixuan is already threatening me, it’s very urgent.”

"Are you really going to give this precious spirit to him?" Meng Yan's tone was somewhat strange.

“Of course not,” Zhao Lihong said without hesitation. “I just need to use this precious spirit to lure him out and then subdue him.”

At this point, Zhao Lihong's voice became more ruthless, "We absolutely cannot let this guy talk nonsense outside. Our cooperation is such that even if it means he disappears from this world, no one else can know about it!"

"If you just want to lure him out, why don't you just tell him that Zhenling is ready?" Meng Yan said dismissively.

“No way,” Zhao Lihong said. “Wang Lixuan is a very cautious person. Without Zhenling, he definitely won’t believe me.”

"Therefore, we still need to find Zhenling."

At this point, Zhao Lihong's words became more earnest, "You are an expert in capturing rare spirits, so you must be able to capture that rare spirit, right?"

"I'll try my best," Meng Yan said in a low voice. "That day in the square, I was almost able to catch that precious spirit, but an old woman kept bothering me with questions, and I missed my chance, letting the precious spirit escape again."

"After that, Zhenling disappeared in the vicinity."

At this point, Meng Yan snorted, "That guy's mobility isn't great, so he's probably still around here."

"Although a few days have passed, I think I should be able to catch it."

"Alright, alright!" Zhao Lihong quickly interjected, "As long as you can find it, I'll definitely put in a good word for you with Mr. Mengchang, maybe..."

"Shut up!" Meng Yan's tone suddenly turned angry. He shouted, interrupting Zhao Lihong, and his tone turned cold.

"Zhao Lihong, get your identity straight."

"Your Sea Feast and our Treasure Hunting Team are just partners. You provide cover for our base, and we provide you with special technology to monopolize top-quality ingredients."

"Don't think you can easily interfere in the internal affairs of our organization, and don't meddle in other people's business."

Upon hearing this, Qin Lang, who was secretly recording, quietly took a breath. So that's how it is!

He had always been curious about the connection between the Sea Feast and the Treasure Hunting Team, and now things seemed to be becoming clearer.

The Rare Animal Hunting Team is a clandestine criminal organization. With the Mingjing State intensifying its efforts to apprehend them, their situation has become extremely precarious, and they could be wiped out at any moment.

Hai Sheng Yan, however, is a commercial catering group.

Such groups have their own interest chains in various channels, so it would be very easy for them to help the rare animal hunting team conceal their identities.

In return, the Treasure Hunting Team shared its special technology for monopolizing ingredients with Hai Sheng Yan, which enabled Hai Sheng Yan to monopolize ingredients and eliminate its competitors.

The relationship between the two is actually like this!

Another piece of information mentioned in Meng Yan's words made Qin Lang wary.

According to him, the Rare Treasure Hunting Team in Stringfish City doesn't just have a few members, but rather a base of manpower!

This information must be communicated to the public security management team as soon as possible!

As the atmosphere suddenly turned cold, Meng Yan and Zhao Lihong parted on bad terms.

Zhao Lihong returned to Haishengyan, just as the restaurant industry was about to open for business, and as the head chef, he could not be absent.

Meng Yan, with a cold expression, walked past Qin Lang not far away.

Perhaps angered by Zhao Lihong's words, Meng Yan didn't notice Qin Lang, who was not far away, and quickly ventured into the residential area.

After the two left, Qin Lang and the other two, who had been hiding in the shadows, gathered together.

"I never imagined that Hai Sheng Yan and the Hunter Team had this kind of relationship." Cao Dongdong clicked his tongue. "Providing shelter to a criminal organization is definitely an act of accomplice. The boss behind Hai Sheng Yan is finished."

“Indeed.” Qin Lang nodded. “As long as the security management team can catch the people from the treasure hunting team, Hai Sheng Yan will also be finished.”

"Without Hai Sheng Yan, the food supply problem of Hai Ba Wang Restaurant will be solved after Manager Qu Dong returns. After that, the reputation will be restored. This process may not be quick, but as long as Hai Ba Wang operates with integrity, it will eventually be able to regain its original reputation."

"Hopefully," Cao Dongdong sighed. "So what should we do now? Meng Yan should go and capture Zhen Ling."

"I thought the hunting team had already caught the rare spirit, but it seems that the chili pepper rare spirit hasn't been caught yet."

"This is our chance."

"No, let's ignore Zhenling for now." Qin Lang shook his head, checked the recording on his phone, and then spoke in a deep voice.

"Let's go directly to the public security management team."

Even if Meng Yan captures Zhen Ling, Chili Zhen Ling won't be in any trouble for a while, and they can still catch her later.

However, the evidence in my possession is extremely important and must be handed over to the security management team as soon as possible!

(End of this chapter)