Chapter 1262: Red Heart Appears

"How is it?"

Seeing Han Meng lost in thought for a long time, Pu Chunshu couldn't help but ask.

Han Meng slowly returned to his senses, a complex look flashing deep in his eyes. After a long silence, he finally spoke:

"There are too few clues right now, and no substantial progress has been made... When I have time, let's go check out that car."

Checking the car was just Han Meng's excuse. In fact, he had already guessed the killer's identity. Although he had no concrete evidence, he was 99% certain.

From an outsider's perspective, it was incomprehensible that Chen Ling, a world-ending calamity, would infiltrate the South Sea Territory at this time and kill two ordinary council members in broad daylight. However, Han Meng knew very well that this was precisely something Chen Ling would do.

The severe blunt force trauma to the two council members' heads was not caused by weapons at all, but by "slaps" containing immense power.

What would make a monster, who possessed incredible strength and could instantly kill ordinary people, choose to first insult them with slaps before striking to kill?There was only one answer...

Rage.

The killer didn't kill for the sake of killing; his purpose was revenge.

Being able to disguise himself as a bodyguard, abduct the two council members without their knowledge, then exact revenge by killing them, and possessing the ability to fly with astonishing strength... All of these points corroborated Han Meng's previous suspicions, ultimately leading him to the answer.

The perpetrator of all this was indeed Chen Ling;He was killing to vent anger on Han Meng's behalf.

But if that were the case, why would he deliberately expose his identity? And in such an ambiguous way?What exactly did he intend to do?

Although Han Meng couldn't fully comprehend Chen Ling's motives, at least in this situation, he wouldn't turn Chen Ling in. Chen Ling had killed on his behalf, and those two individuals deserved to die anyway, so Han Meng had no reason to side with the Alliance Council.

"If you want to check the car, we can go now..." Pu Chunshu naturally assumed Han Meng truly needed more clues. Just as he was about to take Han Meng there, a figure rushed in from outside.

"Young Master, the head of the family wants you to return now."

"What? Why?"

"High-ranking officials from the Territory have sent people to the Pu family, saying they want to investigate the family. All of us Pu family members are currently being questioned one by one!"

Pu Chunshu's brow immediately furrowed.

He had considered that the deaths of the two council members would bring pressure upon the Pu family, but he hadn't expected the high-ranking officials of the Territory to come directly to investigate. Interrogating Pu family members one by one was undoubtedly a suppression of the Pu family, yet they were the primary suspects and couldn't refuse.

"What was the family head's reaction?"

"The family head didn't stop them..."

"...Alright, then let's go back."

Since even the family head hadn't intervened, Pu Chunshu knew that resistance would be futile. He could only dutifully return to be questioned. It seemed he wouldn't be able to take Han Meng to inspect the vehicle today.

Han Meng followed Pu Chunshu, returning by car to the entrance of the Pu family residence.

Outside the Pu family's gates, government vehicles were now parked everywhere. The formerly quiet compound echoed with a cacophony of sounds, and staff members constantly moved in and out of the entrance, holding various documents, as if reporting in real-time.

Through the main gate, several younger family members could vaguely be seen sitting in various corners of the courtyard, being interrogated by police officers.

Seeing this scene, a flicker of anger appeared deep in Pu Chunshu's eyes...

After all, they were the largest divine organization in the South Sea Territory, the Pu family who held the lifeline of the Book Divine Path. For those officials to brazenly move in and out of the Pu family residence—how was that any different from slapping them in the face?

Pu Chunshu usually avoided conflict, but he had always valued the Pu family's reputation immensely. He grabbed a figure nearby, who seemed to be in charge, and spoke coldly:

"This is the Pu family of the South Sea... Don't you think you're going a bit too far with this?"

"This is an order personally given by Lord of the South Sea."

The person in charge showed no fear. After a glance at Pu Chunshu, he raised an eyebrow. "You're Pu Chunshu, the second young master of the Pu family, aren't you? Come with me; we have some questions for you..."

Upon hearing the name "Lord of the South Sea," Pu Chunshu's heart trembled, and the anger that had just flared up immediately subsided by half.

No wonder the family head had tacitly allowed their actions; it turned out that person himself had given the order.

At this point, no matter how unwilling Pu Chunshu was, he could only grit his teeth and bear it, dutifully following the person in charge deeper into the Pu family compound.

Han Meng stood outside the gate, yet no one came to interrogate him. He simply watched the chaotic Pu family, a strange glint in his eyes.

He knew Chen Ling had committed the murders.He also knew Chen Ling had done it to avenge him.

However, when the council members had threatened him, it was within the Pu family residence, and the witnesses were all members of the Pu family. This implied that Chen Ling had already infiltrated the Pu family at that time, likely hiding near him and secretly observing him.

This also meant... Chen Ling was likely facing interrogation right now.

"Being sloppy and getting into trouble... that's not like you," Han Meng murmured to himself. "What exactly... are you planning?"

"Cousin, cousin!"

"The police officers are here to question us!"

Pu Shu hurriedly pushed open Chen Ling's room door, his expression grim.

Chen Ling, wearing a gray vest and rimless glasses, calmly sat at the table and took a sip of tea:

"They're here to investigate the killer in the council members' case. Why are you panicking?"

Pu Shu opened his mouth, then hesitated, leaving his words unspoken.

Pu Shu certainly hadn't killed the council members, but that didn't mean he hadn't done other things. After finally managing to return to the Pu family, he had engaged in his share of illicit businesses to quickly establish himself and build connections with other "friends" in the South Sea. If these activities were uncovered during questioning, things would get troublesome.

"I really don't know what the family head is thinking, to actually allow them to interrogate Pu family members..."

"Haven't you heard? This was decided by Lord of the South Sea himself. Even the Old Ancestor didn't object, so the family head has even less right to interfere."

"But they shouldn't be so tactless, should they?! Just because they have the Lord of the South Sea's backing, they think they can act so recklessly?" Pu Shu scoffed. "After they finish their interrogation, do they not want to have a future in South Sea politics??"

Chen Ling looked out at the agitated Pu family compound through the window, offering no reply.

Chen Ling wasn't concerned with the intricate web of interests behind these people. His sole focus was whether his mission could be completed successfully. He indeed had no alibi when the council members were killed, and if he were questioned later, he would likely be listed as a "suspect" and subjected to more comprehensive and in-depth interrogation.

The interrogation was currently proceeding with individuals like Pu Chunshu and Pu Xiachan. It would probably be his and Pu Shu's turn soon...

However, calculating the time, things should be progressing quite far on the other side.

Chen Ling slowly placed the teacup back on the table, creating a faint clink.

Almost simultaneously,

an urgent voice rang out through the Pu family residence!

"This is bad!! Red Heart 6, Chen Ling, has appeared at the Cao Gang!!!"