Chapter 119: Wang Jian's Apology

Snap, snap, snap.

The sound of lights flickering on.

The main banquet hall was illuminated once more, revealing a scene of utter devastation. Tables and chairs were overturned everywhere, and fine red wine, champagne, and gourmet delicacies were splattered across the floor.

Clatter, clatter, clatter.

The sound of rhythmic, disciplined footsteps echoed through the room.

Squads of SWAT officers armed with submachine guns rushed in, quickly surrounding the entire banquet hall. They were well-trained, exuding a fierce and intimidating aura.

Fu Yang was stunned.

"Impressive, brother! Is this for real, like in a TV show? If these SWAT officers had arrived a bit earlier, all these guns would have definitely turned that evil practitioner, Liu Mengshu, into a honeycomb."

He sighed inwardly, feeling the true majesty of the state apparatus for the first time.

No wonder even the most powerful practitioners in the supernatural world still had to bow down before the state...

In this era where technology reigns supreme, even a Celestial Master would struggle to survive a direct assault by thousands of soldiers. Of course, the state would not act lightly, as it would cause a public stir and social instability.

That was precisely why the state recruited extraordinary individuals and established specialized management agencies like the Zero Unit of the National Security Bureau and the Religious Affairs Administration...

The current balance between the supernatural world and the state seemed to be a reasonable arrangement!

Master Bear, however, was unimpressed.

Standing on his hind legs with his furry front paws crossed over his chest, he grumbled, "Hindsight is always 20/20! If you had arrived half an hour earlier, would I have had to struggle so hard against those monsters? My face is all swollen—and I make my living with this face..."

Fu Yang grabbed the bear's front paws, lifted him up into his arms, and rubbed the bear's round head vigorously.

"Alright, alright, you chubby cat, stop complaining. I owe you for this one. Once we finish giving our statements at the police station, I’ll buy you ten pounds of big catfish."

A SWAT captain ran over, stood at attention before Wang Jian, and saluted.

Wang Jian nodded.

"Understood. Search this place thoroughly—don't miss a single corner! Bring back any trace or clue you find."

"Yes, sir!"

After giving his orders, Wang Jian turned to look at A-Huang and Fu Yang, signaling for them to follow him.

The three of them and the cat walked out of the banquet hall.

Passing through a long, silent corridor, they headed toward the entrance of the Marriott Hotel. The hotel, usually bustling with business, was as quiet as if it were going out of business; there were neither staff nor guests in sight.

A-Huang explained to Fu Yang that after receiving the report, Wang Jian had treated the matter with high priority, using his special authority to seal off the entire hotel. Even the guests in the adjacent residential building had been evacuated.

"Indeed, it’s easier to practice when you have the law on your side; things get done faster when you have connections in the government," Fu Yang shook his head and sighed.

Outside the hotel entrance, police cars were parked everywhere. As for how this "farce" of a conspiracy would conclude, that would be up to the police to figure out.

Beep, beep.

A car horn sounded on a small road across from the hotel, followed by bright headlights and the roar of an engine. A red Ferrari sped toward them, performing a sharp drift before coming to a stop in front of the trio.

Bang.

The door opened, and a mature, elegant woman rushed out, running straight toward Fu Yang and the others.

It was Tang Li!

"Ms. Tang, you're still here? You didn't go back?" Fu Yang asked, quite surprised to see her.

At this moment, although Tang Li still carried the aura of a powerful businesswoman, her expression was tinged with a hint of vulnerability. Her eyes were filled with anxiety as she looked at Fu Yang, and she even reached out to hold his hand, checking him over.

"Are you hurt? Are you okay?"

Her demeanor, though restrained, was clear to anyone with eyes: the cold, elegant CEO was filled with affection for him.

"It’s over, it’s over! Another beauty fallen for little Yang! This is madness! Why is it that since I came to Jiangcheng, I haven't been able to hook up with a single quality girl, while little Yang is like a magnet for romance?" A-Huang sighed and groaned beside them, clearly envious and jealous.

Seeing Tang Li approach, Wang Jian frowned and said coldly, "Madam, please step aside. We need to take these individuals to the police station for statements."

Tang Li froze for a moment, then the vulnerable look on her face vanished, replaced by the demeanor of a high-and-mighty CEO.

"Which police station are you from? I am the CEO of Tang Ren Corporation and a member of the Jiangcheng CPPCC. I was in the VIP lounge of the Marriott just now, and I can guarantee that Fu Yang has committed no crime. Why should he go to the police station with you?"

It had to be said that there was always someone for everyone.

Although Wang Jian possessed profound mystical powers, as long as he remained in the service of the state, he had to abide by certain worldly rules.

Tang Li was, at the very least, a person of some standing in Jiangcheng, and since she had committed no offense, he couldn't be too harsh.

Wang Jian frowned, about to call an officer over to handle the situation, when Fu Yang spoke up.

"It's okay, Ms. Tang. I volunteered to go to the police station to give a statement. Officer Wang here isn't an ordinary person. He is, uh, one of us. I just want to exchange some information with him. You should go back now, and drive carefully."

Hearing this, Tang Li nodded obediently.

"Alright, remember to send me a WeChat message when you're done."

A trace of exhaustion appeared on her face. What had happened earlier was beyond her imagination; even if she appeared calm on the surface, she was still terrified inside. And after waiting for so long...

After settling things with Tang Li, the three of them and the cat got into a black SUV and headed toward the police station.

Master Bear hopped around on the leather seats, shouting at Fu Yang, "Fu, you flirt, you have beauties everywhere! I'm going to tell Queen Weike and have her discipline you! Ow... ouch, ouch, ouch..."

Fu Yang pinched the bear’s belly hard, his expression fierce. "If you dare to snitch, I'll kill you!"

Upon arriving at the police station and settling into the office, the atmosphere became somewhat awkward.

Fu Yang and A-Huang had always disliked Wang Jian, and the conflict had intensified after their temporary police licenses were revoked following the incident with the monster tree at the botanical garden.

If it weren't for the fact that the Marriott incident involved so many wealthy businessmen and was clearly an organized conspiracy, Fu Yang would never have wanted to involve an official like Wang Jian.

It took a full hour for Fu Yang to explain what had happened at the Marriott Hotel.

During the process, Wang Jian interrupted several times to ask about details and connections regarding the monsters like Tu Kacha and Liu Mengshu, as well as the case of the girl drowning in her dreams at Jiangcheng University and the forestry farm incident.

Fu Yang answered everything he could, and for the parts he couldn't quite remember, A-Huang filled in the gaps.

"Commissioner Wang, the story is finished. We should be going now, right?" Fu Yang said, resting his hands behind his head.

After tonight's life-or-death battle, he was truly exhausted. Besides, Weike was still waiting for him at home; having not seen her for so long, he wanted to return as soon as possible.

"Yes, Fu Yang, Huang Lengshuo. I am here today to formally apologize to you both. I am very sorry for having questioned your abilities previously. It was a conclusion drawn without a thorough investigation. Today's events have made me realize my mistake. I hope you can put aside your grievances and offer me your assistance."

Although Wang Jian still kept his face cold and expressionless, his tone was actually quite sincere. To the astonishment of Fu Yang and A-Huang, the guy had actually apologized.