Tian Qiang doesn't dare, he can't take that risk.

For if this place were truly destroyed, he himself would be finished.

Not to mention being a supervisor at the Defense Bureau, his career path would be over, and he might even face prison.

Someone has to take the blame.

"It seems you've taken my advice. Since that's the case, apologize. Don't just stand there foolishly; everyone's time is precious. Don't waste our time, okay?" Tang Rao said.

A surge of fierce anger welled up inside Tian Qiang, but he could not erupt.

That feeling almost drove him mad.

"I'm sorry." Tian Qiang hastily uttered an apology and then prepared to leave; he feared he couldn't restrain himself any longer if he stayed.

"That's it?" However, Tang Rao wasn't ready to let Tian Qiang off so easily.

"Tang Laosan, what else do you want!" Tian Qiang whirled around, growling furiously, "I'm telling you, don't push me. If you corner me, nobody's going to have a good time!"

"I've heard a saying, 'a cornered dog will leap over a wall.' Inspector Tian seems quite restless now, what's the matter? Do you also feel like jumping?" Tang Rao asked.

Damn it!

All the cultivators present had these two words flashing through their minds.

This Tang Laosan's mouth was insanely venomous!

Not directly cursing, but every word and sentence was laced with ridicule and humiliation.

Tian Qiang was nearly suffocating; he was on the brink of exploding.

"What's this ruckus about?" Just as Tian Qiang was about to lose control, a small group of people of apparent status, looking quite formidable, appeared in the hall.

Of course, it wasn't just appearances—their status was real.

There were about seven or eight people in the small group, all of whom Tang Rao recognized from their time at the Special Ninth Department as being from the top echelons.

Mr. Hua was not present, but Han Wanli was among them.

There were a few officials from other countries who had also held important positions at the Special Ninth Department. After all, this was a global organization, and the presence of foreigners was not surprising. In fact, many of the cultivators present were from other countries too.

"What's going on, Tian Qiang?" As the group approached, Han Wanli asked.

Obviously, Han Wanli now had a specific position at the Defense Bureau, unlike at the Special Ninth Department, where he had status but no official title.

Tang Rao narrowed his eyes; this old fellow Han Wanli better not be throwing away his integrity in his later years.

But Tang Rao quickly dismissed this thought; if Han Wanli had wanted to hold office, he would have done so long ago. With his status in the Flame Country, no one but Mr. Hua could tell him no.

"Han Lao, you're finally here. If you hadn't come, I'm afraid these people would have rioted!" Tian Qiang moved next to Han Wanli, pointing at all the cultivators.

He looked like he was tattling.

Han Wanli frowned.

"Especially this Lao San, he even resorted to physical assault. Look at the bruise on my face, all his doing. Assaulting a supervisor, this man must be dealt with severely!" Tian Qiang pointed at Tang Rao.

Han Wanli looked over at Tang Rao.

Of course, Tang Rao had used an Illusion Technique on his face, so Han Wanli, being a normal human, couldn't see through it.

"Did you hit Tian Qiang?" Han Wanli asked.

"Sort of." Tang Rao nodded.

"Do you realize the consequences of assaulting a supervisor?" Han Wanli asked.

"Sorry, but I really don't. I joined the Defense Bureau just a few days ago, and no one has given me legal education yet. So, I really don't know what the consequences are for hitting a supervisor. Are there any legal guidelines?" Tang Rao asked.

Everyone was momentarily stunned.

The legal provisions stated that this... well, it seems there isn't any, and it's impossible for there to be such provisions.

"If there is none, then it should be considered a scuffle. Hmm, just detain them in the police station for one night." Tang Rao nodded as he spoke.

Uh...

No one could refute that, including Han Wanli.

Because this kind of reasoning was ironclad.

"Of course, if you really want to place yourselves above the constitution, I've got nothing to say. After all, you are all high-ups, thinking the country belongs to you, do whatever you wish, and the laws... aren't they all made by you all..." Tang Rao continued to speak, his words striking right at the heart.

In any case, Han Wanli couldn't say a thing.

What could he say? What he said was the absolute truth.

If he really did something to Tang Laosan, that would mean admitting to being above the constitution, which could be even more troublesome.

"Let's start with what happened." Han Wanli brought up a different topic, slightly deflecting the conversation.

"I'll say it!" Tian Qiang immediately said.

"Inspector Tian, we are all involved parties here, isn't it a bit inappropriate for you to jump in to speak so eagerly?" Tang Rao said.

"Hmph!" Tian Qiang snorted and ignored Tang Rao.

Then, Tian Qiang started to ramble on and on, completely omitting his own insulting behavior, focusing only on how arrogant and insolent Tang Laosan was.

"Is what he said correct?" Han Wanli looked at Tang Rao.

"I did hit him, that's true. As for the rest, let's check the video. With so many surveillance cameras here, everything that happened should become clear after we watch. People always tend to exaggerate." Tang Rao said with a smile.

"Sorry, but the cameras were under maintenance today and weren't working," Tian Qiang said, a dark smirk in his eyes, let's see how you play this out.

"Is that so, then alright." Tang Rao nodded, then took out his phone, "Good thing I had a backup plan, I recorded a video myself just now, you really are sneaky, Inspector Tian."

"Wow..." Sun Tianfei was truly impressed; Tang Laosan was seriously capable.

Tian Qiang's face had completely changed at this point.

"Here, take a look," Tang Rao handed his phone over to Han Wanli.

Han Wanli didn't say anything and just started the video.

The events prior were recorded clearly and were playing back.

"Damn it!" Halfway through, Han Wanli couldn't watch anymore and furiously turned to glare at Tian Qiang, "This is how you conduct your duties as a supervisor? Apologize? Is an apology useful? Get out of my sight immediately! I don't want to see you again!"

Tian Qiang looked at Han Wanli in disbelief.

"Han Lao, you... you're removing me over this small matter?!" Tian Qiang raised his voice.

"This small matter? You think this is trivial? Get out!" Han Wanli roared.

Tian Qiang, this idiot, do you even realize why this is called the Cultivator Defense Bureau? What we rely on are the Cultivators. By insulting them, what does that amount to?

What if they revolted? Not to mention the Defense Bureau, it would create massive chaos in the entire world. You can't bear that responsibility!

"Did I say anything wrong? I didn't say anything wrong! They are just trash, disobedient, they are trash!" Tian Qiang had lost it and started shouting insults.

Han Wanli's mind was about to explode.

"Arrest him!" Han Wanli called out to the surrounding guards. Tian Qiang was making his own bed, at this point, not giving these Cultivators some sort of explanation was definitely unacceptable.

"Slap!" Tang Rao stepped forward and slapped Tian Qiang's face.

"You just cursed at me again, I told you, if you keep yapping, I'll hit you again," Tang Rao said coldly looking at Tian Qiang who had fallen to the ground.

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