Storm of Gods

Chapter 102 The storm is coming
Li Xin was exasperated and said with a wry smile, "Aunt Fei, this isn't a good habit."

"Ah Xin, do whatever you want, however you want, without worrying about me and Xueyin. And don't blame yourself for any unexpected events. Everyone has their own destiny. Never let the future ruin the present, and never regret what has already happened!" Lin Fei said, her eyes showing no fear, only the composure to face everything.

“Aunt Fei, this is mainly a power struggle at the top. Even if we take a step back, only Uncle Luo can get involved. I’m just a minor supporting character. Hao Ye came to me because he can’t reach Uncle Luo and needs a reliable middleman. Just be careful during this period. I will ask Sister Casey for help.”

Li Xin said that they were not at the center of the incident, and it would be fair to say that they were insignificant. With Casey's people around, plus Qi Badao's hidden agents, their safety was not a big problem. As for the Zhao family and Zhao Qing, there was no room for maneuver. He had been clear about this from the beginning, but the incident was not under his control, and there were indeed many key factors that were still in doubt.

"Do you think what Hao Ye said is true?" Lin Fei poured herself a glass of water to calm herself down.

“It feels real, but something’s a little off,” Li Xin said. “But it’s a good thing for us.”

If what Hao Ye said is true, regardless of where the base is, it means that Zhao Xun is indeed the instigator of the monster incident and can even raise worms. I don't know if he is, but if he is, he should have manifested when Chris called out. However, Li Xin noticed that Zhao Xun did not change or act strangely.

If he is a monster, things will be much easier. If not, things will be really troublesome unless there is direct evidence to prove that he did it.

Li Xin decided to go find Luo Jin as soon as possible. Before leaving, he reminded the black cat guarding the door. The black cat stretched out its paw, and Li Xin was speechless. It had just given him a lira, and now it was asking for it again. Helpless, he still let it snatch a lira from his pocket.

The black cat rolled its eyes as it left.

Upon arriving at the Night Watch, they met Casey. Auntie, who had been feeling rather bored, immediately smiled when she saw Li Xin. "Xin, you're here! Ah, what brings you here?"

"Sister Casey, I need to speak with Uncle Luo. It's important," Li Xin said, getting straight to the point.

"Come with me." The young heiress, who was originally going to chat, immediately perked up and transformed into a capable night watchman.

Luo Jin was talking to the captains when Casey informed them that the captains had all left, and Casey took Li Xin inside.

"Why are you here instead of at the Academy of Teachings?" Luo Jin frowned. He had just given him a warning, but the kid completely ignored him.

Li Xin was speechless. "You, the Grand Discipline Officer, are never around to show your face."

Li Xin recounted Hao Ye's story, and Luo Jin's pupils contracted. "He really said that?"

“Fifty thousand lira is a small matter!” Casey said. “What he said matches our investigation perfectly. It’s just that we haven’t found any substantial clues and we can’t get involved. There are some things the Night Patrol can’t do, but if Hao Ye can give us the location of the base, things will be much easier.”

“I also don’t think he’s lying, but something feels off. His motives make sense, and I tested him, but there were no flaws. However, I feel that his emotions are too stable,” Li Xin said. “It doesn’t seem like he’s desperate.”

“He probably thought about it for a long time. This matter is in our favor, so it’s better to believe it than not,” Casey said. “Mondlier’s downfall gave him confidence. He was there that day too. Hao Ye’s identity can be investigated. His current identity must be that of the Zhao family.”

Luo Jin nodded. "Agree to his conditions, but don't make it too obvious when you make contact, to prevent Zhao Qing from finding out and silencing you. Strengthen the security measures in the family area."

Casey nodded. "Leave it to me. I'll be staying there recently, and I'll have someone follow me during the day."

"Our game will reach a fever pitch during this period, so everyone must be careful. You should return to the Order Academy; it will make it easier for you to observe the situation," Luo Jin said.

“Okay, Uncle Luo, Sister Casey, I’ll head back to the Order Academy now,” Li Xin said, also wanting to know if Hao Ye could smooth things over.

After Li Xin left, Luo Jin fell into deep thought. They were getting closer and closer to the truth. "You should be careful too."

“I’m a Night Patrolman, and besides, no one in Tianjing dares to touch me,” Casey said. “If I weren’t afraid of alerting them, I would have let Lin Fei and Xueyin stay at my house. Also, when you see Li Xin in the future, try to control your expression. You always have a stern face like you’re an enemy. Don’t you think he’s a lucky star? Since the Night Patrolmen came, our luck has improved.”

"Was my attitude bad?" Luo Jin was taken aback. "I always felt I was very kind to him." "Look at yourself in the mirror, okay? Relax. Zhao Xun is full of weaknesses now. Everyone's kicking him while he's down. It's only a matter of time before we catch him red-handed. Don't worry about the money..."

Luo Jin waved his hand, "Official business should be handled officially, and the two should not be mixed up. Don't worry about this, just take care of the Lin family. They've suffered enough, don't let anything else happen to them."

Casey got angry just thinking about it. The Zhao family father and son were cut from the same cloth, using all sorts of dirty tricks. This meant that the outcome would soon be clear. The patrolmen hadn't been without results over the years, but to take down Zhao Xun, solid evidence was still needed.

Pear Blossom Garden.

Hao Ye had a bright red handprint on his face and was looking down. Zhao Qing's face was very ugly. His good mood had been ruined by this good-for-nothing. He didn't expect Li Xin to come home just in time. Although nothing happened, it made Li Xin alert. Although he was not afraid, he hated failure.

"Boss, don't be angry. I didn't give anything away. I saw Li Xin leave. I'll go and take care of her tonight!" Hao Ye said with a fawning smile.

"Idiot, do you think the night patrolmen are all fools? You're just walking into a trap. Behave yourself for now!" Zhao Qing kicked Hao Ye hard, knocking him to the ground.

He could tolerate it before because it wasn't the right time yet. Now that everything is ready, this good-for-nothing is particularly annoying, but there's really nothing he can do about him. He can arrange for the other party to do things, but he really can't kill for the sake of killing. However, seeing the other party's despicable appearance makes him furious.

"Boss, actually there are other ways to deal with Li Xin. Didn't you ask me to investigate him a while ago? I actually found out some things," Hao Ye said quickly.

"Oh?" Zhao Qingzhen didn't think Hao Ye, that bastard who only knew how to flatter, was of any use.

“He used to live in the Blackwater underworld and had close ties with the Blackwater gangs. I’ve inquired about it, and it’s definitely true,” Hao Ye said obsequiously.

Zhao Qing raised an eyebrow. "Are you sure?"

“It’s absolutely true. It’s closely related to the Spade Group. I can find witnesses,” Hao Ye said.

Zhao Qing glanced at Hao Ye, "You still have connections with the underground city?"

"No, no, it's just that I'm quite familiar with that place."

That's true. A leopard can't change its spots. Hao Ye and these guys definitely have something in common, so it seems he's still somewhat useful.

"Go find the Knights and confirm their statements." A smile appeared on Zhao Qing's lips.

That makes things easier. It's not a good time to make a big fuss right now, but as long as we have evidence, we can at least drive Li Xin out of Black Rose, or even dismiss him from the Order of the Church, if he's willing.

"Yes, yes, boss, I'll take care of it right away." Hao Ye bowed.

"Go ahead." Zhao Qing nodded in satisfaction. This bastard could finally do something to satisfy him. It wouldn't hurt for him to live a few more days. Actually, even after Zhao Xun fell, he could still keep him around. After all, he still needed people to do things for him.

Hao Ye hunched over and scurried away from Pear Blossom Garden. Zhao Qing watched the song and dance with a relaxed expression, his arms outstretched. "Almost there, almost there," he thought. "Just a little longer. Saint Ze has been finalized, the items have arrived, and Tethys isn't a big problem either. As long as Iron Blood is confirmed, and he wins the championship by stepping on Luo Xue, the entire Order Academy and the entire Tianjing will know who the future master of Tianjing is. Finally, after getting rid of that old codger, no one will dare to boss him around anymore."

Taking advantage of the darkness, Hao Ye did not go to the city guard. He suddenly increased his speed, his eyes turned pale, and he cautiously observed his surroundings. He wandered around the alleys and then disappeared into a secluded courtyard.

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(End of this chapter)