469: Chapter 467 I can guarantee it

Facing Zhang Qiang's angry rebuke, the eyes of those ten city captains all sharpened.

"Holding an offline meeting is fine; we don't object to that. But more than half a day has passed, and as the Inspector, Chu Xuan still hasn't shown up. Zhang Qiang, you must give us an explanation!"

"I just don't understand. If Chu Xuan isn't a Specter, why is he still refusing to appear after all this time? What exactly is he feeling guilty about?"

"If we really did misinterpret the Revelation and shouldn't have added points to Charm, we can admit that. But Chu Xuan must show his face and give us a clear explanation."

"As long as Chu Xuan shows up now, I'd even be willing to kneel and kowtow to apologize to him. But he doesn't dare come out now; who's to say he doesn't have a guilty conscience?"

"..."

As various voices of doubt rang out, many official personnel who had originally been on Chu Xuan's side couldn't help but feel a bit uneasy.

Zhang Qiang said solemnly, "As the Inspector, Chu Xuan is no longer under my jurisdiction. However, I can vouch for him. There was no problem with Chu Xuan before, and there won't be any in the future! There must be a reason why he isn't showing his face now. I believe that if we just wait a little longer, he will definitely step forward and give everyone an explanation!"

"What's the use of you vouching for him? I even suspect your identity!" Old Guo's hair stood on end with fury as he raised his hand and pointed at Zhang Qiang, speaking fiercely, "Don't act like this has nothing to do with you. As your former subordinate, I don't believe for a second that you didn't notice anything about Chu Xuan!"

While speaking, he suddenly flicked his wrist, and a silver chain appeared in his hand. He said coldly:

"As long as this Spirit-Binding Lock binds someone, it can suppress their entire spiritual nature, making them unable to use any Transcendent Skill. If you really dare to vouch for him, then bind yourself with this Spirit-Binding Lock and accept an investigation from all of us. Do you dare?"

In the third row of the audience seats, that hook-nosed middle-aged man shouted, "Zhang Qiang, what's the use of you vouching for him alone? If you really have nothing to hide, then bind yourself immediately!"

The others around him also chimed in one after another.

"We aren't trying to oppose the officials; we just want the truth. Where exactly is Chu Xuan? Why is he hiding and refusing to appear!"

"Since you keep vouching that he will appear, Zhang Qiang, you should at least give us a convincing reason, right? Don't just vouch with your mouth; take some actual action. Now is the time for you to prove your innocence!"

Under these circumstances, seeing the crowd becoming restless, those who were originally more inclined toward Zhang Qiang also couldn't help but frown deeply, many thoughts surfacing in their minds.

Although they all believed in Chu Xuan in their hearts, it wouldn't be out of the question if Zhang Qiang could bind himself and accept an investigation on the spot to indirectly prove something for Chu Xuan.

After all, it was just binding, not killing.

On the first tier of the audience seats, several people sat in a circle in a corner, enveloped by a faint light that blocked out sound.

One of them, a man with a large head and big ears, was none other than Fatty Hu. He looked at the youth whose eyes were tightly closed and said somewhat anxiously:

"I say, Big Brother Lin Jie, what kind of danger did you sense exactly? Can Boss Chu still make it or not? Give us a word! Any later, and Boss Chu's former boss might really be tied up!"

Lin Jie kept his eyes closed, his head covered in sweat.

Tan Ziming lowered his voice and said, "With so many people targeting Captain Zhang, he might not be able to hold out. How about we say a few words for him?"

"Don't be impulsive!" Xu Shuya immediately barked a stop. "What are we small fry supposed to do? Even though our strength has improved by leaps and bounds these past two days, we're only Level 8. Our words carry little weight; we have no right to speak in front of these city captains."

Su Qiaoqiao nodded repeatedly. "Sister Shuya is right. I'll wait and see for now. Staying on the sidelines allows us to respond to emergencies at any time. But if we jump out and get dragged in now, we might suffer immediately."

Lin Jie gripped his head tightly. "Don't act rashly. I have a feeling of impending doom..."

Fatty Hu was startled. "Then what should we do? Maybe we should just retreat first!"

"No, the probability of us dying is even higher if we leave here!" Lin Jie gritted his teeth and said with his eyes still tightly closed.

Fatty Hu's body trembled, and he hurriedly asked, "Big brother, what did you see? Can you stop being so secretive? My poor little heart is about to be scared out of my chest by you."

"I can't see clearly. The future seems to be obscured by something. Although there's guidance from the heavenly secrets, it seems that no matter what I choose, I will only die..." Lin Jie almost scratched his scalp raw, his face full of pain. "Everyone, stop being so noisy and let me be quiet for a while!"

...

"Stop the noise!"

Sensing everyone's varied gazes, Zhang Qiang suddenly calmed down instead. He took another deep drag of his cigarette and said slowly, "I'll say it one last time. Chu Xuan will absolutely not disappear without reason. Whatever thoughts you have, if you just wait a little longer, Chu Xuan will definitely show his face!"

"Since you're unwilling to bind yourself, it seems we'll have to help you?" Old Guo's gaze instantly turned gloomy. He cupped his hands toward all sides, especially bowing slightly toward Minister Liu Fumin:

"There are diverse opinions regarding the controversy over Chu Xuan. We ask you to make a decision..."

Suddenly, a voice rang out from outside the auditorium, interrupting what Old Guo was about to say next.

"We can also vouch for Chu Xuan!"

Hearing this, everyone turned their heads to look, only to see several Night Watchers walking in.

The leader had a resolute face. Facing the gazes of the thousands present, he slowly walked to the center. With a calm expression, he said loudly, "Everyone, my name is Lin Liguo, and I come from the Southwest Region. I can vouch for Chu Xuan!"

"I believe you already know that a large-scale Dark Place has appeared in the Southwest Region. And just recently, Chu Xuan participated in a Mandatory Mission with us!"

"It was precisely because of Chu Xuan's presence that we were able to complete the mission and escape with our lives. Not only that, but we even pushed back a portion of the Dark Place!"

"Everyone, wait a bit longer. Chu Xuan will be arriving soon!"

When these words were spoken, everyone was shocked, not understanding why Chu Xuan, who was clearly in the Capital City before, would suddenly head to the Southwest Region.

Just then, Old Guo suddenly sneered, "In that case, to prove your words are true, you bind yourself first and accept our investigation!"