477: Take advantage of the situation and search! (Two in one)

"Song Qingfeng, you're finally getting involved yourself!"

Councilor Zhai Lin also stared at Song Qingfeng, his eyes burning with murderous intent: "I thought you'd only hide behind the scenes and watch the show, always letting this guy stick his neck out for you."

Song Qingfeng ignored the taunt, merely gazing at Councilor Zhai Lin without speaking.

"Hmph, Song Qingfeng, I'd like to see how much you've improved over these years!" Councilor Zhai Lin snorted coldly when Song Qingfeng remained silent, his aura surging: "It's been many years since we last fought. Today, let's see if your strength is truly worthy of the Alien Management Bureau Chief position!"

As his words fell, both figures shot into the sky simultaneously, disappearing from inside the building, heading for a battle beyond the heavens.

This scene immediately stunned everyone again.

"Holy moly, Director Song and Councilor Zhai Lin are going at it head-on?"

"This, this... For so many years, although their two factions within the Human Alliance have been in constant conflict, never has there been a direct confrontation between high-level councilors. Is today going to break the heavens?"

"Why are they fighting directly at such a critical juncture, during a battle with the Mingye Clan and Lingyou Clan? Does anyone know what exactly happened?"

All members of the Human Alliance were both shocked and curious.

The Old Monster Faction and the Song Qingfeng Faction, due to differing ideologies, had been in conflict within the Human Alliance for countless years.

But almost never had there been a situation where high-level councilors like Song Qingfeng and Councilor Zhai Lin directly engaged in a head-on battle!

After all, with such high-level figures personally getting involved, it would be difficult to conclude without a decisive victory or defeat.

Especially since people from the Song Qingfeng Faction usually showed more forbearance towards the Old Monster Faction.

But now, Song Qingfeng was directly battling Councilor Zhai Lin.

This truly shocked everyone.

It also made everyone incredibly curious about what had happened to provoke Song Qingfeng to personally get involved!

"Ahem, I do have some unconfirmed gossip here, but it's not guaranteed to be true!"

Driven by extreme curiosity, some members of the Human Alliance managed to find out some general information and shared it.

"According to unconfirmed gossip, someone tried to snatch the belongings of Cai Fei, who had a life-and-death bond with Deputy Bureau Chief Lin Yang and died on the front lines saving him. They even tried to kill his family, but thankfully, Deputy Bureau Chief Lin Yang arrived in time to rescue Cai Fei's family."

"And the person who made the move was reportedly instructed by someone from Councilor Zhai Lin's side, which is why Deputy Bureau Chief Lin Yang came directly to demand the person."

"At the same time, an assassin from Three Watches Rain took the opportunity to attempt an assassination on Deputy Bureau Chief Lin Yang."

"Because the timing was too coincidental, it's hard to say it wasn't premeditated."

"Also, the culprit who attacked Cai Fei's family is reportedly currently inside the main building of Councilor Zhai Lin's faction. Therefore, Deputy Bureau Chief Lin Yang forced his way into the main building to apprehend that guy. And once that person is truly caught inside the building... you can all imagine the consequences."

"..."

The gossip shared by this person instantly shocked everyone again!

"What the heck, is that true or false? Attacking the family of a martyr who sacrificed himself on the front lines, and even stealing his belongings?"

"This... if it's true, then it's no wonder Deputy Bureau Chief Lin Yang forced his way in. I also know that Cai Fei died saving him. A few years ago, Deputy Bureau Chief Lin Yang and Cai Fei teamed up on the front lines in the Mingye Clan's universe, taking down many Mingye Clan members and saving many of their own people. Cai Fei's death at the time was truly regrettable."

"No, even though people on Councilor Zhai Lin's side and Director Song Qingfeng's side have always been at odds, it shouldn't go as far as attacking a martyr's family. This is a very malicious act. Aren't they afraid of angering the Neutral Faction? The Neutral Faction would definitely not allow such a thing to happen."

"Didn't I say it? Attacking Cai Fei's family was also a setup targeting Deputy Bureau Chief Lin Yang, mainly to assassinate him!"

"Ah, this..."

"No, buddy, where did you get this gossip? Such terrifying inside information, are you sure it's really just gossip?"

"Exactly, if you're spreading rumors, you can just wait to disappear from existence."

"..."

As the gossip spread wider and wider, many people began to doubt its authenticity.

Because if this news were confirmed, it would be very damaging to Councilor Zhai Lin's side!

Setting up an assassin to kill Lin Yang was something everyone could accept.

After all, this was nothing new.

Every Alien Management Bureau Chief had to endure countless assassination attempts to successfully take office.

And if the assassin couldn't be caught, it was almost impossible to publicly confirm that an assassin had been hired.

However, the nature of attacking the family of a fallen martyr and stealing his belongings was different.

Assassinating high-ranking officials was, after all, a matter between high-ranking officials, and had little to do with most ordinary members.

Most people joined the Human Alliance and were willing to fight desperately on the front lines, on the one hand, for the entire Human Race, and on the other hand, because the compensation and pensions after their sacrifice would be enough to benefit their families!

And if someone were to move against their belongings and family after their death, it would chill the hearts of many people!

Therefore, this point quickly sparked heated discussions among many ordinary members.

Even if Councilor Zhai Lin and his faction controlled more departments within the Human Alliance and had long been in a dominant position.

This point genuinely harmed the personal interests of ordinary members.

Therefore, everyone was not afraid and directly spoke out to condemn such behavior!

"If Deputy Bureau Chief Lin Yang really catches that culprit in the main building and ascertains the facts, then Councilor Zhai Lin and his faction will likely incur public wrath. No wonder Councilor Zhai Lin personally intervened to prevent Deputy Bureau Chief Lin Yang from going up to search."

"Such injustices might have happened before, but they were probably all suppressed. This time, we'll see the final outcome. If it's true and exposed by Deputy Bureau Chief Lin Yang, then good. Such dark and despicable methods should never be used against any fallen martyr!"

"Support Deputy Bureau Chief Lin Yang to fight to the end!"

"Exactly, support Deputy Bureau Chief Lin Yang to investigate thoroughly. We cannot allow the hearts of the warriors still fighting on the front lines to be chilled!"

Soon, many members of the Human Alliance expressed their support for Lin Yang's actions.

The people of the Old Monster Faction were somewhat flustered and angry.

The assassination attempt against Lin Yang and the snatching of Cai Fei's belongings had originally not been taken seriously by them.

Because they had anticipated beforehand that if the assassination failed, although it would anger Lin Yang, he probably wouldn't dare to cause a public scene.

And if he didn't cause a public scene, even if some inside information was leaked, it wouldn't matter; they would just dismiss it as rumors.

They were adept at handling such matters.

But they hadn't expected Lin Yang to force his way in directly, and even Song Qingfeng personally intervened this time.

Now that the news was exposed, it indeed posed a very unfavorable public opinion risk for them.

"We underestimated that guy's audacity a bit!"

Inside the building, Councilor Fang Han, another councilor of the Old Monster Faction with a status equivalent to Councilor Zhai Lin, also had murderous intent flashing in his eyes. Looking at the situation downstairs, he did not choose to immediately go down and stop Lin Yang, but instead instructed his assistant: "Before that guy comes up, get Lone Wolf out of here. Make him leave the headquarters. As long as that guy can't find evidence here, he'll have a hard time later."

The assistant hesitated for a moment and said, "Councilor, should we just kill Lone Wolf to end all troubles?"

"No!"

Councilor Fang Han's eyes were deep: "We can't kill him now. Many people know that Lone Wolf came seeking asylum. If we kill him now, what will other people who work for us think?"

The assistant was startled.

Councilor Fang Han waved his hand: "You go and get Lone Wolf out first. We'll talk about it after today."

"Anyway, he can't be killed today. It's also Councilor Zhai Lin's fault. He should have quietly killed Lone Wolf earlier. Not only did he not kill him, but he also let Lone Wolf run to the main building for asylum. Now everyone knows he's here. If he were killed now, it would indeed chill the hearts of others, just as those protesting fools are saying."

"Lone Wolf can die, but not today, not here, and certainly not at the hands of our own people today!"

Saying that, Councilor Fang Han couldn't help but curse: "Councilor Zhai Lin letting Lone Wolf hide here is a foolish move, the foolishness of which cannot be surpassed!"

"Understood, Councilor, I'm going now!" The assistant immediately went to Councilor Zhai Lin's office to take the shady man away.

Councilor Fang Han then got up, preparing to go down and further obstruct Lin Yang to buy time for his assistant to take Lone Wolf away.

His eyes showed some irritation and dissatisfaction with Councilor Zhai Lin.

Under normal circumstances, a subordinate like Lone Wolf would be killed without a second thought for him.

But now Lone Wolf was inside the main building, which could be considered their base camp.

Inside the main building, Lone Wolf absolutely could not die!

Dying here would only make others doubt that they lacked the ability to protect their own people!

How could they then make other subordinates willingly risk their lives for them?

Therefore, no matter what, Lone Wolf could not die here, and even more so, he could not be caught by Lin Yang!

Even if their faction had long held the upper hand within the Human Alliance, they had not yet reached the point where they could truly disregard public sentiment!

At the very least, they had to maintain appearances!

Otherwise, if the Neutral Faction and Song Qingfeng and others were to deeply cooperate, it would be a bad thing for their entire faction!

Downstairs.

Lin Yang and Que Tian once again headed straight for the sixteenth floor.

Just now, when Councilor Zhai Lin and Song Qingfeng went to battle outside the Human Alliance, Shadow Kill also took the opportunity to slip away again.

Although Lin Yang could still sense Shadow Kill's location through the spatial imprint, he did not pursue Shadow Kill.

That shady man was the one who absolutely had to be caught today!

"Hmm? That guy is starting to move, seems like he's leaving the building."

Suddenly, Lin Yang raised an eyebrow and whispered to Que Tian.

Through the tracking of the spatial imprint, he could feel that the shady man was on the sixteenth floor, but now he was rapidly moving downstairs.

He was clearly trying to seize the opportunity to leave the building to avoid being caught by him.

"Team Leader, you can lock onto his position at any time, he can't escape!" Que Tian replied.

Lin Yang nodded, then stopped, preparing to go downstairs to intercept the shady man.

But.

With a hum.

The space in front of them fluctuated, and Councilor Fang Han appeared directly, blocking their path.

"Fang Han?"

Looking at the suddenly appearing Councilor Fang Han, Lin Yang frowned, then recognized him as another councilor of the Old Monster Faction.

"Heh heh, Deputy Bureau Chief Lin, you're causing such a ruckus here, constantly claiming to catch some criminal. Although this councilor doesn't know why Deputy Bureau Chief Lin you are so certain the criminal is in the main building, since Deputy Bureau Chief Lin you are so intent on investigating, then this councilor is willing to let Deputy Bureau Chief Lin you go upstairs and investigate!"

"But if the culprit cannot be found, Deputy Bureau Chief Lin, you will have to bear all responsibility for this!"

Councilor Fang Han didn't immediately make a move, but spoke with a half-smile.

He genuinely didn't understand why Lin Yang was so sure Lone Wolf was here, leading him to force his way in so decisively.

But now that he had his assistant take Lone Wolf downstairs to prepare to leave, he no longer intended to stop Lin Yang from going upstairs.

He was just trying to buy a little more time by talking.

As for making a move?

That was the last resort!

Song Qingfeng had personally intervened, so it was clear that others would also be observing at all times, waiting to provide support to Lin Yang.

So Councilor Fang Han's goal was not to take this opportunity to also make a move against Lin Yang, but to turn the tables and let Lin Yang go up and investigate.

He knew very well that if he made a move now, someone from Song Qingfeng's side would definitely jump out to stop him.

He also wouldn't have a chance to truly kill Lin Yang.

After all, the White Fatty Old Man hadn't even appeared yet.

He didn't believe the White Fatty Old Man would just watch his beloved disciple get killed.

Therefore, Councilor Fang Han showed no murderous intent, but calmly looked at Lin Yang.

"Oh? Councilor Fang Han is letting us go upstairs now?"

Lin Yang put on a surprised expression.

He could feel that the shady man was almost leaving the main building, so he instantly guessed Councilor Fang Han's intention.

"Heh heh, this councilor said, since Deputy Bureau Chief Lin you insist on investigating, then to clear the name of the headquarters, it is only right to let Deputy Bureau Chief Lin you investigate. Otherwise, it would truly make people suspect that someone in our headquarters is harboring some so-called culprit!"

Councilor Fang Han still spoke with a smile:

"It's just, as I said before, if the so-called culprit cannot be found, how will Deputy Bureau Chief Lin you take responsibility for this matter?"

"Councilor Fang Han..."

Lin Yang's eyes flickered, and he was about to tell him to move aside to chase the shady man.

That guy was about to leave the main building, and this Councilor Fang Han was clearly here to stall for time.

But suddenly, a message arrived, making Lin Yang change his words.

He looked at Councilor Fang Han, also showing a slight smile, and said with a grin: "Since Councilor Fang Han agrees to this Deputy Bureau Chief's search, then this Deputy Bureau Chief will, as Councilor Fang Han wishes, go upstairs and search."

Seeing this, a bad premonition suddenly rose in Councilor Fang Han's heart.

Although he indeed intended to turn the tables and let Lin Yang go up to investigate, and then counter Lin Yang, seeing Lin Yang agree so readily, and with that inexplicable smile, he felt a little uneasy.

But since the words were already out, he couldn't very well retract them, so he immediately said, "Then please proceed!"

"Heh heh, then this Deputy Bureau Chief won't be polite!"

Lin Yang smiled slightly again, and he and Que Tian instantly arrived at the sixteenth floor.

Then, he walked directly into Councilor Zhai Lin's office.

It was empty.

"Deputy Bureau Chief Lin, you said the culprit was here, but now it's empty. Shouldn't you give an explanation?"

Councilor Fang Han followed up with a question.

"Councilor Fang Han, don't rush. You said to let this Deputy Bureau Chief search, but the search hasn't even begun yet, has it?"

Lin Yang still maintained his smile.

"So, Deputy Bureau Chief Lin, you mean you're going to search every nook and cranny here?" Councilor Fang Han narrowed his eyes.

"What if I say yes?"

Lin Yang looked directly at Councilor Fang Han.

A dangerous aura flashed in Councilor Fang Han's eyes. He met Lin Yang's gaze for a moment, then said indifferently, "Deputy Bureau Chief Lin, feel free!"

He wasn't afraid of Lin Yang rummaging through everything here.

Because that extraordinary characteristic material wasn't here at all.

However, in the next instant, Lin Yang's action instantly made Councilor Fang Han's expression change!