316: Chapter 316 Niu Xingwang Cries

"Tiangang, what is your relationship with the Huatong Chamber of Commerce?" He Jinghui asked.

"Huatong Chamber of Commerce? Because the Chairman of the Mercenary Guild and I know each other, I had a brief encounter with their Chamber of Commerce's Chairman. Other than that, there's no relationship," Shen Wengang said.

He Jinghui nodded.

This was consistent with what he knew.

Because Shen Wengang had originally been convinced by Celestial Fiend, the Chairman of the Mercenary Guild, to join the Dark Night.

At that time, the Mercenary Guild was just a civilian organization in the Meilin Settlement, not well-known, so the Military Political Department didn't care.

"Then, after you joined Dark Night, did you maintain contact with the Mercenary Guild?" He Jinghui continued to ask.

"Absolutely not. I still have basic awareness of confidentiality," Shen Wengang replied with great certainty.

"Then let's talk about today's matter. Why did you stop the Citizens from evacuating south?" He Jinghui asked.

"I believe the uncertainty was too great. At that time, the dozen or so of us from Dark Night wouldn't be able to ensure the safety of over 20,000 Citizens," Shen Wengang explained.

"Do you know that staying here would be safer?" He Jinghui asked.

"Yes, I believe staying here is safer," Shen Wengang said.

"Then tell me, why did those dung beetless disappear? And what's with that iron tower?" He Jinghui asked, assuming Shen Wengang had admitted it.

"Commander He, I don't understand what you're saying. The dung beetless disappeared?" Shen Wengang asked.

He didn't know this news when he was imprisoned, so it was excusable for him to pretend to be ignorant.

"You don't know?" He Jinghui frowned, feeling that Tiangang was being very dishonest.

"No, I don't. You don't think I'm responsible for the disappearance of those dung beetless, do you?" Shen Wengang asked.

"You don't have that capability. We suspect this matter is related to the Huatong Chamber of Commerce," He Jinghui said, glancing at him sideways.

"Related to the Huatong Chamber of Commerce? That's unlikely, isn't it?" Shen Wengang asked, puzzled.

He Jinghui didn't answer him.

"Commander He, since you suspect it's related to the Huatong Chamber of Commerce, why don't you contact them directly?" Shen Wengang continued to ask.

"Someone has already gone to ask," He Jinghui said.

"Alright!" Shen Wengang said.

...

"Commander Yan, is there something you need on the phone?" Yan Zhengping's call connected, and Chairman Niu Xingwang's voice came from the other end.

"Chairman Niu, there's something I need to confirm with you," Yan Zhengping asked.

Ever since Baili Ji returned, Yan Zhengping no longer directly contacted Oriental Chen using his own phone; the risk was a bit too high.

"Oh, oh, Commander Yan, please speak," Niu Xingwang also knew what was going on and cooperated.

"Do you know this person, Celestial Fiend?" Yan Zhengping asked.

"Celestial Fiend? I don't have much of an impression. I know Celestial Fiend," Niu Xingwang said.

Yan Zhengping was speechless. This Niu Xingwang was really good at pretending. He also knew Celestial Fiend, who was the Chairman of the Mercenary Guild.

"Think about it carefully," Yan Zhengping emphasized.

"I really don't have an impression. That name is too unique; if I had heard it, I would definitely not forget it," Niu Xingwang replied.

"Then did you send people to Ulan Country?" Yan Zhengping asked.

"This, this, this... Commander Yan, why are you suddenly asking about this?" Niu Xingwang stammered.

"It really is you. Confess honestly, what's going on!?" Yan Zhengping said sternly.

"This... Commander Yan, this is my private matter, please don't ask," Niu Xingwang replied, sounding troubled.

"The Huaguo army has already attacked Batuo City. This is no longer your private matter," Yan Zhengping said.

"So that's how it is. Our people reported that the Huaguo army was suspected of appearing in Batuo City, and I thought they had made a mistake," Niu Xingwang said.

"Stop trying to gloss over it here. What exactly happened? Hurry up and tell me!" Yan Zhengping urged.

"Alas! It's like this: some time ago, a junior clerk from some department of the Military Political Department came to me and said that my son was with them. So I went to the capital and brought my son back. But my son... my son was tortured beyond recognition!" Niu Xingwang said, sobbing as he spoke.

"Chairman Niu, I understand how you feel. But things are urgent now, please get to the point," Yan Zhengping said.

After all, his son was injured, so Yan Zhengping couldn't be too direct in urging him; he had to say something polite.

"Oh, alright, alright! As you know, we still have some technical means here. After a check-up, we found that multiple organs in my son's body were transplanted. The person who examined him said he was used for human experiments!" Niu Xingwang said, filled with righteous indignation at this point.

Niu Xingwang didn't say it directly, but the so-called technical means and the person who examined him actually referred to Oriental Chen.

They both knew what was going on, so there was no need to be so explicit.

"What? You're saying the Military Political Department is conducting human experiments? That's impossible!" Yan Zhengping directly denied it.

"Please listen to me. The person who examined him said that someone in the Northwest region is conducting Modified human experiments, and perhaps a way to treat my son can be found. So I sent people there, and it's been three or four days now," Niu Xingwang said.