C12 – Ask!


    Chen Dong was the son of Chen Haiyang. Should any misfortune befall him, even Ming Dong would struggle to justify it to Chen Haiyang.


    “It’s all true,” Tan Chong affirmed with emphasis.


    Ming Dong observed Tan Chong’s demeanor and sensed no deception. He let out a deep sigh and called out to a guard, “Someone, fetch Deputy Chief Ming, please.”


    “Right away.” The guard responded and quickly departed.


    Tan Chong stood to the side, hisposure intact.


    Before long, an irate Chen Haiyang arrived. He burst through the door and bellowed at Ming Dong, “What in the world is going on? Why hasn’t my son returned?”


    Ming Dong’s brow creased slightly, clearly displeased with Chen Haiyang’s tone, yet he managed to keep his cool and exined, “Chen Dong and his group were overwhelmed by a horde of zombies. It’s likely they’re trapped and can’t break free.”


    Ming Dong delivered his exnation with a soft touch, though everyone understood the grim reality: being encircled by a swarm of zombies often meant certain death.


    Chen Haiyang was visibly unsatisfied with Ming Dong’s ount. His face tensed with anger as he fixed a menacing stare on Tan Chong. “If my son is trapped, how did you manage to return alive?”


    Tan Chong had been on the same team as Chen Dong. Having met him before, Chen Haiyang recognized Tan Chong immediately.


    After a brief pause, Tan Chong responded, “When we were dispersed by the zombies, it’s possible that Chen Dong and the others weren’t actually surrounded. They might have found safety somewhere and are simply unable to make it back at the moment.”


    ?”Really?” Chen Haiyang scoffed, stepping closer to Tan Chong with a piercing look in his eyes. “If Chen Dong and the rest are stronger than you, howe you’re here and they’re not? What exactly are you hiding from me?”


    Chen Haiyang was seething with rage. Regardless of the truth in Tan Chong’s words, he was intent on giving him a hard time.


    Tan Chong’s pupils contracted sharply, a fleeting hint of murderous intent passing through them.


    To him, with his current capabilities, Chen Haiyang was inconsequential.


    But he was mindful of the fact that Chen Haiyang was a Level 1 Evolver with considerable influence in the Celestial South Gathering Land. Should he kill Chen Haiyang, he would instantly be the adversary of the entire Celestial South Gathering Land.


    At that point, he would be the target of a relentless pursuit by a host of skilled individuals. It would be increasingly difficult for him to remain in the Celestial South Gathering Land.


    “If you don’t believe me, there’s nothing I can do,” Tan Chong said as he withdrew his aggressive stance and spread his hands in a gesture of resignation, disregarding Chen Haiyang’s intimidation.


    Chen Haiyang, observing Tan Chong’s undaunted demeanor, was infuriated. He menacingly threatened, “It seems that unless I resort to severe measures, you’re not going to speak the truth.”


    No sooner had he spoken than he lifted his hand, ready to discipline Tan Chong.


    Ming Dong could not stand idly by. While Chen Haiyang’s domineering behavior might be tolerated in his own domain, it was uneptable for him to publicly reprimand Ming Dong’s subordinate.


    Should word of this incident spread, it would undermine his authority as the team captain. How would hemand the respect of his subordinates thereafter?


    “Vice Leader, please, this isn’t the way!” Ming Dong stepped in front of Tan Chong.


    “Ming Dong, are you trying to protect him?” Chen Haiyang, teeth clenched, his expression growing increasingly fierce.


    Ming Dong’s patience had reached its limit. He had held Chen Haiyang in high regard, but he never imagined Chen Haiyang would so tantly disregard his dignity.


    Ming Dong’s standing within the Celestial South Gathering Land was no less than Chen Haiyang’s.


    Ming Dong, with a stern expression, said icily, “Vice Leader, you cannot harm Tan Chong until the facts are clear. That’s thew of the Celestial South Gathering Land.”


    Chen Haiyang, realizing Ming Dong’s change in attitude, regained hisposure.


    Indeed, such a regtion existed within the Celestial South Gathering Land. Without evidence, no one was permitted to harm its members.


    This immutable rule was established by the leader, Jin Cuoshi.


    Even as Vice Leader, Chen Haiyang would not dare to flout this rule.


    After all, Jin Cuoshi was a Level 2 Evolver, and Chen Haiyang could not afford to face the repercussions of his wrath.


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