73: Call the congressman
Seeing how confident Qin Yun looked, the police station leader began to hesitate.
If this man truly had powerful connections, he would play along and just brush the matter aside.
But if this person was playing him, he would definitely make the kid pay.
The officials from the relevant departments didn't care at all when they saw Qin Yun making a call.
This was Atosilia, a border region in the Northwest corner of America.
Because it was poor and extremely xenophobic, even those with influence outside found it difficult to reach this far.
Thus, it could be said to be a kingdom of its own.
They were the enforcement arm of that kingdom.
Aside from a select few, the authorities here feared no one.
Not to mention a man from Xia Country; judging by his skills, he looked like a common soldier, so how could he possibly have any useful connections?
"Just accept your fate, kid. You dare to kill someone on our turf? Are you tired of living?"
"No matter how tough you are, you have to behave yourself here. If you overstep, you must be punished!"
"You still want to make a call? If no superior speaks up, I'll be sure to give you a 'warm' welcome!"
"An outsider dares to be so arrogant; it's time to show him what we're made of!"
...These unruly officials looked more like bandits.
Having spent over a decade in this line of work and living among such fierce people, they had long since become lawless.
They looked down on an Eastern Kid from the outside.
If they hadn't been wary of Qin Yun's strength and uncertain about the duo's background—fearing negative repercussions—they would have acted long ago.
Qin Yun had great confidence in that Senator.
That Senator was a top-tier figure in a developed city, and Qin Yun held leverage over him.
The Senator would surely do his best to mediate for him.
"Hello, this is Qin Yun. I'm in a small town in Atosilia, and I'm currently being harassed for no reason by the local authorities."
"I only fended off a few thugs who violently broke into a farm. I'm on a tight schedule and don't want to waste time. Do you have a way to help?"
Worried the Senator might kick him while he was down, Qin Yun downplayed the incident, making it sound like something that would only result in five or six days in jail.
He had leverage over the Senator; if the Senator wouldn't help with such a small matter, he would... The Senator, a cunning veteran of politics and voters, immediately understood the meaning behind Qin Yun's words.
"A small town in Atosilia? My God, what kind of godforsaken place is that? No outsider would ever want to go to such a desolate and chaotic area!"
"I don't know a single person there, and it's so far away. I don't have any good solutions."
"How about you hire a lawyer?"
Hearing it was Qin Yun on the other end, the Senator's face lit up with joy.
If this man came to him for help, he would have leverage over Qin Yun, making the dirt Qin Yun held on him less significant.
However, hearing it was Atosilia, he was momentarily stunned.
He couldn't reach into that hellhole at all, so he gave Qin Yun a suggestion he didn't even believe in himself.
Hearing that the Senator found it difficult to lend a hand, Qin Yun's heart turned cold.
Seeing the impatient expressions on the officials and their leader, he immediately grew worried.
If he were to call someone else, it was hard to say if they would be of any use.
These bandit-like officials certainly wouldn't have the patience to wait for him!
Unless absolutely necessary, he didn't want to have a falling out with the authorities.
Otherwise, no matter how many powerful people he knew...
...A distant authority is no match for the local official in charge; if he fell into their hands, no one could help him!
"I don't care. If you just stand by and watch, in a week, things you absolutely do not want to see will appear online!"
Having no better option, Qin Yun directly used his leverage to threaten the Senator.
This way, with his own position at stake, the Senator would exert all his power!
Otherwise, both he and Julia would be in danger.
Qin Yun didn't want to pin his hopes on these law-breaking officials!
The Senator wanted to offer more excuses, but then he heard the "beep-beep" of the disconnected call!
He was instantly stunned!
Thinking that if he failed to handle this, what he had done that night would be exposed to everyone.
He couldn't help but feel terrified!
He didn't want to give up his high-and-mighty position, so he had to help Qin Yun.
For the sake of his seat, the Senator had to do his utmost!
He started contacting former classmates, not sparing a single influential friend, trying to establish a connection in Atosilia!
Seeing that Qin Yun's communication had yielded no results, the crowd began to laugh.
"I knew it. This kid is a loser just bluffing. He's a man from Xia Country; what kind of decent connections could he possibly have?"
"This kid actually dared to play us. Once we get to the station, I'll definitely make him pay!"
"He didn't think some minor leader could control us all the way out here, did he? This kid should understand by now who's the boss around here!"
Golden Tooth had been worried just moments ago that Qin Yun might find someone powerful.
Seeing Qin Yun return empty-handed, he burst into reckless laughter.
"Hahaha, you're killing me! I thought you had some skill, but you're just a big idiot!"
"What are you all waiting for? After we lock this guy up, I'm buying everyone drinks. We won't go home until we're drunk!"
Golden Tooth had already planned how he would torture this arrogant kid from Xia Country.
He had many brothers in prison and knew many administrators; that kid would definitely be buried alongside his fallen brother!
Seeing that he had been tricked by Qin Yun, the middle-aged leader gnashed his teeth in anger.
"Escort this kid back!"
With a wave of his hand, the leader turned to leave.
Once at the station, he had ten thousand ways to deal with Qin Yun; there was no rush.
"How can you do this? On what grounds are you arresting Qin Yun?"
Julia, extremely worried about Qin Yun, hurried forward to stop them as she saw the authorities about to take him away.
The leader remained unmoved. "This person is obstructing official business. Take her away too!"
He slammed the car door shut, not sparing Qin Yun another glance.
He couldn't be bothered with such insignificant people, even if a hundred of them died!
The Frauer Family tried to step forward to stop them but were deterred by the cold muzzles of guns.
"You lot better wash your necks and wait; I'll be back to settle the score with you."
Golden Tooth arrogantly slapped Frauer and gave him a kick.
He strutted off, following the police car.
Qin Yun did not resist.
He knew the Senator needed time.
Whether his plan succeeded or not was now up to fate.
As for his own safety, Qin Yun didn't care much.
With his skills and the newly upgraded Profound Vision Treasure Eye, he wasn't at all afraid of this gang playing dirty.
He was worried about Julia being bullied.
"You'd better behave yourselves, or else I won't let you off, no matter the cost!"
After saying that, Qin Yun closed his eyes and leaned back against the rear seat to rest!
The people in the same car as Qin Yun suddenly felt a bone-chilling cold.
What was there to fear from a prisoner?
They wanted to laugh, but they didn't dare.
The look in Qin Yun's eyes when he spoke was far too terrifying!
They realized that Qin Yun was telling the truth.
Unsure of what to think, they didn't do anything out of line.
Just after locking Qin Yun in the detention cell...
...A fat leader from the Municipal Bureau rushed into the town's police station, panting as he questioned everyone, "Did you arrest an Eastern Kid?"
"Yes, we just brought that murderer in. What major crime did he commit..."
Before the station leader could finish, the fat man slapped him hard across the face.
"You've got some nerve! You dare to arrest anyone? Let him go, now!"
Hearing the furious roar of their direct superior, everyone in the police station was dumbfounded!