It was just before dawn.
Li Qianfan's return flight this time, if even Luoluo De and Lin Yun'er could be kept in the dark, then it was even more so for those back home.
But now—
As soon as he walked out of the arrival hall at Sixian International Airport, he was stopped by people from the International Special Operations Eastern Earth Branch (referred to as the International Branch)!
The International Branch was specifically established to assist International Special Operations in investigating units of Eastern Earth engaged in illegal and criminal activities overseas.
Their intelligence was considered the most up-to-date.
If a Ms. Lin or a patriarch of a prominent family had informed the branch in a timely manner through the channels of International Special Operations about Li Qianfan's return itinerary, then it was quite normal for them to be waiting for him at the airport.
What was not normal was—
Li Qianfan frowned slightly and asked Du Wei, "You say I'm suspected of killing Shen Congdao and 35 others?"
Du Wei nodded, "Yes."
Before Li Qianfan could say anything, Tang Xiaoni exclaimed, "What kind of joke is this? The reason Brother Qianfan went west was to rescue those people! He risked his life to save them. How can they be blamed on Brother Qianfan when they were annihilated by unknown attackers on their way back east? Do you conduct your affairs based on unreliable online information?"
Du Wei frowned, looking at Tang Xiaoni, and said sternly, "Ms. Tang, please do not interfere with our normal work!"
Although Tang Xiaoni was not old, she was one of the top-tier stars. Moreover, she was the eldest daughter of the prominent Tang family in Sixian. It was normal for Du Wei to recognize her.
This was not—
Tang Xiaoni was about to say more, but Li Qianfan said, "Zhai Xing, take Little Muddy Soup to the side."
Zhai Xing responded, quickly took Tang Xiaoni's arm, and they moved to the side.
As Tang Xiaoni instinctively struggled, Zhai Xing whispered, "My young master is angry."
Yes.
Li Qianfan was angry.
Very angry!!
Tang Xiaoni might not have noticed, but Zhai Xing, who had served him closely since he was eight years old, could feel the young master's overwhelming, malevolent rage even with her eyes closed.
Zhai Xing, who should have stepped forward to negotiate with Du Wei, now dared not speak carelessly.
At this moment.
Li Qianfan's good mood upon returning home was instantly gone.
Only a belly full of malevolent rage remained!
The sudden appearance of Du Wei and his team, and the fact that they intended to take him away on suspicion of annihilating Shen Congdao and 35 others, made Li Qianfan suddenly realize a fact.
That was, he had been too weak in his previous actions in the country!!
When some people used him and constantly stirred up trouble online, Li Qianfan simply treated it as the barking of dogs, doing what he needed to do and neglecting to refute them.
He did not want to waste his limited energy on internal strife.
But he was misunderstood by some as being weak and easily bullied!
Indeed.
Li Qianfan's repeated instances of being falsely accused and his feigned indifference were, in fact, a form of weakness.
Thinking about how he had to—to relieve the Black Water Forest—
Transformed with Bai Ziyan and Du Junlin into a White Du bird, annihilating the women, children, old, and young of Tianzhong and others!
After using Murong Mingyuan and Jiao Yin to rush into the outer defense zone of Black Water Forest, he hibernated like a frog in the accumulated snow for thirty hours.
Thinking about being captured by Luo Huayin, his琵琶骨 (pípá gǔ - ligament/tendon area of the wrist) pierced, and his lower leg bones still itching, the despair of being at the mercy of others.
Especially thinking about the tragic scene of Murong Mingyuan, kneeling and carrying him on her back, crawling for several days and nights in the freezing snow, almost losing her life!
And so on and so forth, for all the sacrifices he made.
Upon returning home, he did not receive the flowers and applause that a returning hero should enjoy.
Instead, he was called a bumpkin by an actor.
He was even to be taken away by the Eastern Earth Branch of International Special Operations for assistance in an investigation on suspicion of the annihilation of Shen Congdao and others.
Li Qianfan could no longer control himself.
He looked at Du Wei and smiled, "Du Wei, who told you that I am suspected of annihilating those 35 people?"
Du Wei replied coldly, "My mission is to take you back. As for who informed me that you are suspected of cruelly killing those 35 people, please forgive me for being unable to disclose it."
Before he finished speaking—
Li Qianfan suddenly raised his hand and grabbed his throat!!
Du Wei was greatly alarmed.
The expressions of the several companions who had accompanied him changed drastically, and they instinctively reached for their waists.
They all had guns on their persons.
After all, Li Qianfan himself was a rather dangerous individual.
When they were ordered to apprehend Li Qianfan, although they were confident he wouldn't resist, they still took precautions.
As the several branch members' right hands reached their waists, Zhai Xing moved.
Zhai Xing moved—
Because she saw Li Qianfan grab Du Wei by the throat!
Since the young master had made a move, Zhai Xing naturally would not stand by. She immediately pounced like a female leopard, letting out a sharp cry, and unleashed kicks and punches.
It was evident.
The people from International Special Operations were not ordinary individuals either.
But when they faced Zhai Xing, who had been personally trained by Yang Xiao, they were clearly outmatched.
Before they could draw their guns, Zhai Xing, like a leopard entering a flock of sheep, subdued them all to the ground in just over ten seconds.
She also confiscated all their firearms.
Seeing this, the airport security—
Hurriedly called for backup, reported the situation to their superiors, and began to evacuate tourists entering and exiting the airport hall.
After all, not only had there been a physical altercation, but dangerous firearms had also appeared.
If a shot were fired, and any traveler were accidentally injured, the situation would escalate significantly.
The surroundings descended into chaos, but Li Qianfan seemed oblivious.
He merely held Du Wei's throat tightly.
Du Wei truly did not expect that Li Qianfan would not only disobey but also dare to detain and injure him.
His face turned pale, and he instinctively raised his hands to pry Li Qianfan's grip away.
However, no matter how hard he tried, he could not budge Li Qianfan's hand even an inch.
Instead, Li Qianfan, after locking his throat, pushed him forward and pinned him against a pillar at the entrance of the hall.
"You, Li Qianfan! What, what are you doing?"
Du Wei asked hoarsely, struggling.
Li Qianfan stared into his eyes and asked again, "Who told you that I am suspected of killing Shen Congdao and 35 others?"
"Cannot disclose—"
As soon as Du Wei uttered this, he saw a shadow flash before his eyes.
Following that, Du Wei heard a thunderous sound explode in his ears.
A sweet taste filled his mouth.
And several objects appeared inside his cheeks.
He couldn't help but open his mouth and spat out several things with a "plop."
They were several molars.
The bloody molars landed on the ground and bounced a few times with a clinking sound.
"You, you dare to hit me!?"
Du Wei stared as if he had seen a ghost, asking in a hoarse voice.
The response he received was—
An even fiercer slap!
Li Qianfan knocked out several more of his molars on the left side.
"Du Wei."
Li Qianfan stared intently into his eyes and said softly, "I'll give you one last chance. Tell me, who said I'm suspected of annihilating Shen Congdao and 35 others, and sent you to arrest me."
Du Wei could choose not to say.
Then Li Qianfan would inflict severe measures upon him!!
He had sufficient grounds to treat Du Wei severely.
Because even an idiot knew—
Let alone the sacrifices Li Qianfan had made to relieve Black Water Forest.
Simply based on his identity as the future Young Dragon Lord of Longxu and the direct eldest young master of the Sixian Li family, any person from the Special Operations Branch, upon receiving this mission, even if they dared not resist, dared not leak the action to the Li family and had to carry it out, would not dare to be as forceful as Du Wei.
Why did Du Wei dare to disregard Li Qianfan's status and be so firm in his attitude?
It was because his surname was Du.
And the Du family of Sixian was precisely one of the 13 prominent families!
The 13 prominent families, taking advantage of the annihilation of Shen Congdao and others and learning through a certain channel that Li Qianfan would return this morning, immediately planned this operation. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
They intended to use this operation to escalate the situation and cover up the negative repercussions caused by the foolish actions of the 26 gentlemen of the nation in Black Water Forest.
Since they wanted to escalate it—
Li Qianfan would fulfill their wish!!
Facing Li Qianfan's ultimatum, Du Wei's resolve to remain stubborn instantly vanished.
His voice becoming even hoarser, he said, "I, I heard it was Elder Xu."
Elder Xu, whose full name was Xu Zengtian.
However, the Xu family of Sixian was not one of the 13 prominent families.
But the Xu family had a very good relationship with the 13 prominent families.
The key was that Elder Xu's second son was currently the main person in charge of the International Branch.
"Elder Xu? Hmm, I understand."
Li Qianfan released Du Wei and said indifferently, "Go back and tell your superior. Whether or not the International Branch has evidence to prove that I annihilated those 35 people, the International Branch has no right to forcibly take me away for questioning."
Having clarified who was causing him trouble, Li Qianfan naturally disdained to tangle with minor figures like Du Wei any further.
He turned, glanced at Tang Xiaoni, and signaled her with a shake of his head to not stay with him for the moment, before saying to Zhai Xing, "Zhai Xing, let's go."
Zhai Xing nodded.
As she followed Li Qianfan, walking quickly about seven or eight meters south, she suddenly heard Tang Xiaoni's startled cry from behind, "Be careful!"
Li Qianfan turned around to look—
As soon as he turned, he saw a flash of dark red flame.
A gunshot!!
It was Du Wei, his face contorted in ferocity, holding a gun in both hands and aiming at Li Qianfan's retreating back, pulling the trigger.
"Young master—"
Zhai Xing cried out and suddenly lunged into his embrace.
Pfft—
A splash of blood bloomed on Zhai Xing's back.