Chapter 1253: Knocking

Han Meng was unfazed by the two councilors' threats. He simply watched them quietly, his deep eyes seemingly seeing through their intentions, an unconscious hint of disdain flickering within them. He casually uttered, "Oh."

Han Meng knew why they had come. Their intense animosity towards him stemmed from the fact that he now held leverage over them. The recent trial had exposed their last vestiges of decorum, and naturally, they wouldn't let him off the hook.

But Han Meng didn't care about the imprisonment. Whether it was extended or he was transferred, he knew that no matter what verdict the Alliance Council handed down, he would be released unharmed and ahead of schedule.

As Hong Xiu had said, when war came and humanity's fate hung in the balance, past rights and wrongs would no longer matter. Whoever could save humanity would be a hero.

Sensing that Han Meng didn't regard them at all, the two councilors' faces grew increasingly indignant.

"Han Meng, you will pay for your arrogance."

"We have retrieved your past files from the councilors of the Aurora Domain. You, along with Chen Ling, the Destroyer of Worlds, and Wen Shilin, a reporter for Aurora Daily, initiated several violent actions and public opinion stirs against Aurora City. We are already investigating and collecting evidence. We will prove that you and Chen Ling, the Destroyer of Worlds, are birds of a feather, undercover agents planted by the Gray Realm in the human domain..."

"Whether it's you or that unscrupulous reporter Wen Shilin, we will hold you accountable for your crimes and publicize your actions."

"Then, I'd like to see what standing you, the Head Judicator, will have to judge others?"

Upon hearing this, Han Meng's calm eyes instantly turned cold.

He understood. The two councilors intended to use the Aurora Domain as a starting point to fabricate groundless charges against him. While he had indeed trespassed into Aurora City and Aurora Base, and had clashed with some law enforcement officers, the facts were absolutely not as they claimed. However, the Aurora Domain no longer existed, and no one could testify on his behalf. If the two of them allied with the former councilors of the Aurora Domain, their words would become "truth."

Their aim was to undermine the public's trust in his judgment, thereby rendering his judgment against them irrelevant.

Han Meng might not care about his own reputation, but he could not accept Chen Ling and the deceased Wen Shilin being dragged into this because of him.

"Are you... courting death?"

A seventh-tier killing intent radiated from Han Meng's eyes, and an overwhelming pressure surged towards the two councilors!

The two councilors' faces immediately paled, but they did not retreat. Instead, they sneered back at Han Meng. Behind them, two figures in uniforms stepped forward simultaneously, their sixth-tier auras erupting and shielding the councilors from most of the oppressive force.

The councilors themselves were ordinary people, but the Alliance Council had assigned them security personnel. After all, matters concerning domain security required extreme caution.

Although the two councilors were still unnerved by Han Meng's aura, a sharp glint flashed in their eyes at that moment. One immediately rebuked, "Han Meng! Are you going to openly murder a councilor?!"

"Pu Chunshu! Your prisoner, who you're responsible for, is openly attacking councilors on your territory. Are you just going to stand there and watch?!"

The councilors' successive accusations immediately made Pu Chunshu's expression grave.

The Pu family certainly didn't hold the Alliance Council in high regard, but that didn't mean they could permit a councilor to be attacked on their grounds. If such an incident truly occurred, they would face accountability from Lord Nanhai, and even their own ancestor would be implicated.

Pu Chunshu was about to speak to restrain Han Meng, but the next second, Han Meng retracted his aura, standing quietly as if nothing had happened.

"You two are joking," Han Meng said calmly. "I'm merely on the verge of a breakthrough, and my aura was a little difficult to contain. As for attacking councilors, I naturally wouldn't dare."

Han Meng wasn't afraid of the Alliance Council, but attacking the two councilors here would implicate the Pu family. The Pu family had treated him well, so Han Meng naturally wouldn't act rashly and strike out at the councilors, disregarding others.

Han Meng had remained standing still the entire time, without even raising a hand. Releasing his aura alone could hardly be considered an attack.

Seeing this, a flicker of disappointment crossed the councilors' eyes.

They knew they wouldn't gain anything more today, but their objective had been achieved. After sweeping their gaze over Han Meng and the Pu family members, one sneered, "We will truthfully report everything that happened today to the Council. Control your prisoner, and don't let the Pu family get into trouble they shouldn't. Let's go."

With that, the two councilors, with their hands clasped behind their backs, walked towards the Pu family's main gate, their two bodyguards following closely.

Seeing this, Pu Chunshu gave Han Meng an apologetic look, then quickly followed after them. Although he held little regard for the two, escorting guests was a formality that still had to be observed.

The crowd that had gathered around the side room gradually dispersed. Pu Xiachan watched the backs of the two men with great displeasure, grumbling, "Anyone can be a councilor these days... When I become a high-ranking official, I'll definitely eliminate all people like them."

Han Meng did not respond.

Pu Xiachan was about to offer some words of comfort, when Han Meng turned and walked straight back to his room, slowly closing the door.

The purpose of the two councilors' visit was not only to put pressure on him but also to chastise the Pu family. After their visit, the Pu family might not care and could still allow Han Meng to move freely, but Han Meng did not want to cause trouble for them.

From now on, he would no longer leave this courtyard.

Pu Xiachan looked at the closed door, and after a long time, let out a sigh.

"Splendid," Pu Shu, from a distance, curled his lips into a smile. "These two councilors seem to be making a fuss for no reason, but inadvertently, they've put both Han Meng and the Pu family in their place, and delivered a strong warning. It's a pity Han Meng didn't take the bait and attack them. Otherwise, the charge of attacking councilors would have been solidified."

"It seems we came at the right time... Don't you agree, cousin?"

"...Cousin?"

Chen Ling, standing beside him, did not respond for a long time. Pu Shu turned his head, puzzled, to look.

He saw "Pu Jianyue" staring in the direction the two councilors had left, a faint glimmer in his eyes, lost in thought.

"A'Shu, I need to go see my father in a bit, so you can have lunch by yourself first..."

Pu Shu paused, then nodded. "Right, cousin, you've returned from your training, it's time you took over the family business... That's the important matter. Well then, cousin, you go attend to your business, and we'll gather again tonight."

Although Pu Shu wanted to deal with Han Meng, he wasn't in a hurry. After all, Han Meng was currently confined to the side room and couldn't escape.

"Mm."

After Pu Shu left, Chen Ling's eyes, reflecting the backs of the two councilors, flashed with a chilling coldness.