A Divine Farmer

Chapter 172

Chapter 172 - It Was Even More Unforgettable than That Woman!

Although Yuen Lai didn't specify, he clearly knew who was being referred to. Taking the initiative, he led Yeh Mei further inside, leaving the police officers at the station exchanging puzzled looks.

Who was this woman? How could she wield such influence? What was her identity, and why could she make their superior so readily show her the way?

These questions remained unanswered, but one thing was clear: this woman was not someone they could afford to tangle with!

Upon reaching the most secluded interrogation room, Yuen Lai dispersed the surrounding officers and allowed Yeh Mei to enter.

He was secretly relieved. The person who could prompt the Wolf Fang Sect to dispatch a helicopter for a rescue—if they had actually attacked him just now…

Zhang Xiaolong, recognizing the footsteps outside, already knew who had arrived. He casually tossed his pistol onto the table.

“Help!” Fu Yuan, freed from his constraints, attempted to flee in a panic, only to be floored by a single punch from Yeh Mei.

“Do you only know how to cause trouble?” Yeh Mei's gaze was filled with irritation, seemingly upset by the amount of trouble Zhang Xiaolong had brought her.

“I called you to avoid trouble,” retorted Zhang Xiaolong, his own frustration evident. He had intended to help someone out of the station, but nearly landed himself in hot water. His tone grew sharp, “Or do you think I couldn't have left on my own?”

Yeh Mei let out a cold snort but didn't argue.

She was somewhat aware of Zhang Xiaolong's capabilities. The officers and firearms at the station were no match for him. If he had wished, he could have easily walked out, taking the two individuals from the interrogation room with him.

But that would have made him a criminal, directly at odds with the police and guilty of taking hostages. That's why Zhang Xiaolong, despite his anger, had remained encircled by these people.

“Is he the hypnotist you said was pulling the strings behind the scenes?” Yeh Mei asked, pointing at the gaunt man.

“I'm not entirely sure if he's the ringleader, but he's definitely involved,” Zhang Xiaolong replied, not yet having had the chance to interrogate the man.

“This individual seems highly suspicious. I need to take him into custody,” Yeh Mei stated, addressing Yuen Lai who stood beside her.

Yuen Lai naturally wouldn't object. However, Zhang Xiaolong, also present, intervened, “Hold on, if you take him now, what about Wang Zongming's case? He could be a crucial witness.”

Yeh Mei appeared momentarily confused, prompting Zhang Xiaolong to clarify the situation further.

“Just give me a bit of time. I assure you, I can get him to confess voluntarily,” Zhang Xiaolong assured.

“In that case, Director Yuan, would you mind taking me to meet this Wang Zongming?” Yeh Mei agreed, clearly willing to assist further.

“Right this way,” Yuen Lai responded, promptly leading the way.

Fu Yuan's complexion drained to a ghostly pale. “Director, please, don't leave me here… don't abandon me…”

Yuen Lai gave him a brief, icy glance devoid of any warmth. According to Zhang Xiaolong's account, this gaunt man, who appeared to be the mastermind hypnotist, had been introduced by Fu Yuan himself, who had also colluded in drugging Xiaolong.

Even if Fu Yuan wasn't the ringleader, his complicity and knowledge of the law made his offense all the more egregious.

Once the interrogation room door shut, Zhang Xiaolong faced the two men inside, ready to proceed with the questioning. “Does either of you have something to tell me?”

“Zhang Xiaolong, I have nothing to do with this. Let me go now, or else…” Fu Yuan continued his attempts at intimidation.

“If it has nothing to do with you, why were there hallucinogens in my drink?” Zhang Xiaolong scrutinized him. “Rest assured, even if you're not connected to Wang Zongming's case, your recent behavior alone is enough to strip you of any leverage you think you have.”

Like a balloon losing air, Fu Yuan's energy dissipated completely.

As the adage goes, a single slip can lead to lifelong regret. He was undeniably a skilled officer, but his one moment of greed had now jeopardized his entire career.

Had he foreseen the outcome, he certainly wouldn't have taken such action. Initially, he thought he was merely lending a minor hand, never anticipating the chaos it would lead to.

Zhang Xiaolong paid no mind to his internal turmoil and fixed his gaze on the gaunt Hypnotist. “Speak up. Unless you want to relive your prior ordeal, spill everything you know now. What role did you play in Wang Zongming's case?”

“Yes,” the thin man began, seemingly eager to cooperate. “I'm Tian Feng, versed in a bit of hypnosis. I happened upon a woman named Hee Jia by chance…”

“Hee Jia? The woman from the villa is Hee Jia?” Zhang Xiaolong had suspected as much, but confirmation still came as a surprise.

Su Mei had spoken of Hee Jia with such trust, yet it turned out that her most trusted confidante was her betrayer.

“Correct. Hee Jia appeared to be Su Mei's confidante, but deep down, she was green with envy over Su Mei's family background. She exploited every tactic to ingratiate herself with Su Mei, becoming her best friend, and gradually infiltrated the Su family's company, even going so far as to entice Su Mingtang,” Tian Feng said, a sly smile playing on his lips. “That villa was a gift from Su Mingtang. Do you really think a woman in her twenties could amass such wealth so quickly on her own?”

“So, are you saying Hee Jia plotted to kill Su Mei to claim the Su family's fortune?” Zhang Xiaolong inquired.

“That's precisely it,” Tian Feng confirmed.

“And how does Wang Zongming fit into this? Why involve him?” Zhang Xiaolong pressed on. “And what about you? What was your involvement?”

“Hee Jia's ambitions weren't limited to the Su family's wealth; she coveted a piece of the Wang family's assets as well. She conspired with Wang Zongyi, who agreed to pay her handsomely once Wang Zongming was convicted,” Tian Feng's eyes gleamed with a hint of malice. “As for me, I was utterly captivated by her from the moment we met. You can't imagine how alluring she is, how impossible it is to escape her grasp once you've been with her. So, I aided her in hypnotizing Su Mei and Wang Zongming, altering their memories, and then…”

As he spoke, he paused briefly. Zhang Xiaolong couldn't resist glancing over and inquired, “And then?”

Upon looking, he instantly saw the other man's eyes swirling like a vortex, with layers of colors rippling out.

Zhang Xiaolong gave a cold snort as the colors scattered before his eyes. “Still trying to hypnotize me? It looks like you're craving another taste of that exhilaration. Believe me, it'll be even more memorable than what that woman gave you.”

The moment Zhang Xiaolong unleashed his divine force, Tian Feng began to scream wildly as if he were being flayed alive. Sadly, even if someone outside heard the commotion, they wouldn't intervene.

After Tian Feng had howled for five minutes, Zhang Xiaolong finally waved his hand, retracting the divine force. “Now, speak. I want the truth!”

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