Chapter 221: Not a Word of Provocation, Yet Every Word Was Provocative

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..... His gaze landed on the Bai Family's fourth son, Bai Fengzhuo, who had been forced back. “What do you want to do?” “You killed my second brother!!” “Oh? You’re admitting he was your second brother now? Then why didn’t you react this strongly when he just now attacked me, a 749 Investigator?” Lu Yuzhu withdrew the iron spike pressing against Bai Fengzhuo’s brow. Lu Ding stepped forward in sync. “Or are you saying you also want to attack a 749 Investigator!?” Just as Bai Fengzhuo was about to speak, Bai Fengjing yanked him back and stepped forward himself. “My fourth brother didn’t mean that. Second Brother was his sibling after all. He just got a little emotional with his words. Investigator Lu, don’t blow this out of proportion.” Though Bai Fengjing spoke calmly, no one could guess how much rage he was holding back. Lu Ding looked at the man in front of him, recalling everything he knew about Bai Fengjing. He didn’t have time to verbally spar with this schemer. Sure, Bai Fengjing was smart as h**l, but so what? With so many weak spots around you, I doubt you can protect all of the Bai Family just with your sharp tongue. “Madam, please accept my condolences. In broad daylight, someone dared to assault a 749 Investigator. A man like that who has no regard for the law—his death is not to be regretted!” “And besides, he just shouted he was quitting the Bai Family. Has nothing to do with you anymore, right?” As he spoke, Lu Ding tapped the law enforcement recorder on his chest. On the surface, these words didn’t seem like much. But throw in the emotions—news of the grandchildren’s death delivered on her birthday, then watching her son die horribly right before her eyes, and the killer stood there, completely unfazed, blurting out “his death is not to be regretted”— Anyone would lose control. Bai Fengjing’s heart clenched tight. “Lu...” “What about Baolian and Baoce?!!!” the old lady’s voice came out before his. Lu Ding replied with fake indifference, “One attacked a 749 Investigator, the other forced their way through a checkpoint and assaulted an on-duty Investigator.” “Maybe I was ‘a little’ heavy-handed, but if they dared to provoke 749 laws, then their fate—like Bai Fengtang’s—is not to be regretted.” “If you take issue with the enforcement, I can absolutely show you the footage from just before their deaths.” Lu Ding wouldn’t hand over evidence that could be used against him, so he emphasized the “maybe.” Partially to underline the point, partially to provoke. Not a word was openly provocative, yet every word was a provocation. And that last “not to be regretted” was pouring gasoline on the fire. Madam Bai suddenly stood up. Her gaze was fierce: “So, ‘not to be regretted,’ is it? And a good one at that. Provoking 749’s law, huh?” She shifted her gaze toward Bai Hemen: “When all’s said and done, you’re only here today to demand justice for him, aren’t you!!!?” Everyone turned to look at Bai Hemen. And only then, with closer inspection, did they notice: some of Bai Hemen’s facial features bore an uncanny resemblance to the Bai Family’s direct bloodline. Could it be that the Bai Family Patriarch really... No way... Bai Hemen kept his composure. He still didn’t speak. On the way here, Lu Ding had warned him: you must stay calm. Only if you stay calm will others start to panic. The old lady’s outburst left not only the guests speechless, but even the Bai Family themselves. Faced with the accusation, Lu Ding said, “That’s not fair, Madam. I came here today strictly on official business—to return the ashes of Bai Baoce and Bai Baolian, along with other Bai Family members. That’s all.” “If you still have doubts, you’re welcome to visit Xitong 749 to obtain the full documentation and video evidence.” “Now that I’ve finished my job, I won’t disturb you further. Happy Birthday, Madam.” With that, Lu Ding turned to leave without a second of hesitation. It looked abrupt, almost anticlimactic. “Wait!!” The old woman called out, her voice low and forceful. Lu Ding didn’t stop. A surge of Earth Observer Realm aura burst from the old woman: “I said wait!!!” Black smoke erupted from Lu Ding’s body. As he turned his head, dark red markings crept up his cheeks. Until their eyes met. His aura exploded, black smoke roaring into the sky, blanketing the sky above the Bai Estate. A nictitating membrane snapped open across his eye, revealing gear-like talisman markings that pulsed with eerie energy, shredding the old woman’s aura apart. “Is Madam Bai looking to spar with me?” Even though she was Earth Observer Realm, if she dared say yes, Lu Ding would strike without hesitation. The last old man he fought who was two major realms above him? That was Ye Chengfeng!! Lu Ding wasn’t afraid of Ye Chengfeng. So why would he fear this old hag? Still, caution is always wise. He placed a hand behind his back. But to his surprise, the old woman ignored him entirely and pointed at Bai Hemen. “What’s your name!!?” When she asked that, the emotions in her eyes—grief from losing a son and two grandchildren, rage she couldn’t unleash on the killer—twisted into something dangerous. Just looking at her gave people chills, like she was ready to tear someone apart. Bai Hemen’s grandmother wasn’t just the Bai Patriarch’s emotional scar—she was this Madam Bai’s as well. Did she hate Lu Ding? That goes without saying. Because Lu Ding killed her grandson and granddaughter, then slaughtered her son right before her eyes!! If she could, she’d eat his flesh and sleep on his skin!! But she couldn’t. Because Lu Ding was in the right—and they weren’t. And when Bai Fengtang made his move, he’d even declared in front of everyone that he was quitting the Bai Family. Plus, with Lu Yuzhu standing firm by Lu Ding’s side, she represented the stance of Xitong 749. The old lady might be old, but she wasn’t senile. She couldn’t touch Lu Ding, especially with how fearsome and aggressive he’d proven himself. So all the rage, all those decades of emotional knots, Came flooding toward Bai Hemen at that moment! If they couldn’t win the public matter, they’d settle the private one. Lu Ding gave a slight nod. Bai Hemen replied with just as much pressure: “My name is Bai Hemen.” “Hahahahahaha, Bai Hemen, Bai Hemen...” Madam Bai’s laughter sounded borderline deranged. Her mental state was clearly not right anymore. Decades of suppressed pain, the heartbreak of burying her own children and grandchildren, and the frustration of not being able to take revenge on her enemy, Twisted together, merged into a monstrous knot—and exploded. In that moment, the old woman’s conviction solidified once again. The deaths of Bai Fengtang, Bai Baoce, and Bai Baolian—those three from the same branch—were all just the consequence of this young man named Lu Ding trying to get justice for Bai Hemen! As for how she came to that conclusion? No logic needed. Because the man was right here. And his name was Bai. Bai! He! Men!

Chapter 221: Not a Word of Provocation, Yet Every Word Was Provocative

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