Shen Feng, convinced that the intruders were in league with the woman beside him, and possibly even Mu Ying, found his courage. He sat up and pointed at the group, shouting, "Get out! If you babble any more, I'll make you! Don't think I don't know what you're up to."
The men in black remained unmoved, standing their ground. "Shen Feng, please cooperate with the investigation. This is a very serious matter, so stop being flippant!"
Shen Feng sneered, "Heh, you guys are really good actors! If I knew nothing, I'd actually be fooled! But unfortunately for you, I've seen through your trick. Still want to keep up the act?"
At this moment, believing he had uncovered their scheme, Shen Feng's confidence surged. He figured Mu Ying's methods were nothing more than a honey trap. In this era of doomsday, they were still playing such outdated games.
The men in black tried to say something more, but Shen Feng's temper flared. With a wave of his hand, a whirlwind erupted within the room, blowing the seven or eight men in black out of the house. Shen Feng then walked over, closed the door, and began to dress with a cold smile.
"To play a honey trap with me, you'd better have the skill. Do you think you can scam me, Shen Feng, just because you want to? I'm not someone you can swindle!" Shen Feng confidently put on his clothes and lit a cigarette.
The men in black, blown out of the room, were not injured, but the sudden gust of wind left them disoriented. They quickly shouted, "Request backup immediately! Shen Feng is refusing to cooperate with the investigation, he's definitely hiding something, and he's the prime suspect. He must be the killer."
Shen Feng, now dressed, sat on the edge of the bed and said arrogantly, "Go ahead and call them. I'd like to see how long you can keep up this act!"
He then turned and saw the woman wrapped in a blanket. Shen Feng couldn't help but say, "I don't usually like getting something for free, but this time is an exception. Since you tried to trap me, I'll wait here for Mu Ying to show up and see what she has to say."
The woman, still wrapped in the blanket, pushed the hair falling over her forehead behind her ear and said softly, "Shen Feng, you might be mistaken. I'm not in league with these people."
Shen Feng ignored her, leaning back against the headboard and gazing at the ceiling at a forty-five-degree angle. "Still pretending? Let's see how long you can keep it up."
Twenty minutes later, another group arrived. Shen Feng heard the footsteps; it sounded like several people, so there were quite a few actors in this play.
"Crash!" The door that had just been closed was kicked open again. Xiao Sheng entered with five ability users, and immediately saw Shen Feng leaning against the bed. Beside him was the woman wrapped in a blanket. She looked beautiful, and her exposed arms were fair, suggesting she was wearing nothing underneath. The atmosphere froze.
Shen Feng hadn't expected Xiao Sheng to be the one arriving, and he recognized the people behind him, including Qin Ke Wei and Zhang Zi, who stood behind him. The appearance of people from the Ability Administration, an official organization, meant no one could be impersonating them.
Shen Feng was stunned, but Xiao Sheng couldn't contain himself. Considering himself Shen Feng's future brother-in-law, he was infuriated to find Shen Feng engaging in promiscuous behavior. He sneered.
"When I received the distress call, I thought someone was impersonating you. I never imagined that the 'Mighty Grass' who just received an award yesterday, the one who always prided himself on his integrity, would be a murder suspect and had just resisted arrest! Shen Feng, I ask you, what exactly are you doing?" Xiao Sheng asked with a cold smile.
Although Shen Feng was considered one of their own, Xiao Sheng couldn't go easy on him and had to question him directly.
Shen Feng gave an awkward smile and said helplessly, "I thought you were trying to set me up with a honey trap! I was drunk last night, I don't remember anything."
Now Shen Feng fully realized that what he had encountered was not a simple honey trap. Moreover, he had never even heard of the so-called suspect. Could someone be framing him?
Upon hearing Shen Feng's explanation, Xiao Sheng's expression finally softened. If he was drunk, it provided a plausible explanation. In any case, Xiao Sheng didn't believe Shen Feng was a murderer. Shen Feng had no grudge against this Young Master Li, so why would he risk his life to kill him?
Just then, the woman on the bed pulled the blanket tighter around herself and began to cry, "Shen Feng, you scoundrel! Have you forgotten the sweet words you whispered to me last night? You said you would take care of me for the rest of your life and treat me well forever, then you tricked me here. After you were done, you denied everything and said you didn't remember anything. What a scumbag!"
Shen Feng felt extremely embarrassed. Facing everyone present, he could only explain, "Last night, I was just drinking. You know my tolerance; I passed out after a few drinks, so of course, I don't remember anything. It's not my fault!"
Zhang Zi, with a grim expression, stepped forward and spat on the ground. "Pah! I thought Shen Feng was a gentleman, but he's a beast in human clothing. After sleeping with a woman, he denies it and blames everything on alcohol. How pathetic."
Qin Ke Wei quickly grabbed Zhang Zi's arm and whispered, "We're here to investigate, don't cause a scene. Shen Feng, let's talk outside."
Shen Feng nodded eagerly, temporarily leaving the place of trouble. He felt wronged. He had just had a few drinks, and now, after waking up, it was all a trap. Could Mu Ying be plotting against him?
After they went outside, Xiao Sheng explained to Shen Feng, "Last night, Young Master Li from the Heavenly Chosen Bureau was murdered, causing great chaos. Therefore, the city is investigating this matter. Tell me honestly, did you kill him?"
Shen Feng quickly shook his head and said, "Impossible. I was here all night. Lu Xian can vouch for me."
Zhang Jue stepped forward and asked, "Then where is Lu Xian?"
Shen Feng didn't know and quickly asked a waiter to find Lu Xian.
Three minutes later, Lu Xian appeared before them in a hurry, with several lipstick marks on his face. Judging by his current attire, it was clear he had just emerged from a night of pleasure.
Seeing this scene, Zhang Zi couldn't help but spit at Shen Feng's feet again. "Pah! Like father, like son. Neither of you are good people!"
Xiao Sheng asked Lu Xian, "Shen Feng says you were drinking here all night. Is that true?"
Lu Xian quickly nodded and patted his chest. "I can testify. The City Lord and I were drinking at this hotel last night. After drinking, we found a room to sleep. Oh, right, this was organized by Mu Ying. She treated us. If you don't believe me, you can ask Mu Ying."
Xiao Sheng nodded, his brow furrowed, and remained silent.
Shen Feng couldn't help but ask, "Why am I a murder suspect just because I was drinking? You can't bully me. I'm such an honest person, how could I possibly kill someone for revenge?"
Xiao Sheng handed Shen Feng a tissue. "Wipe off the lipstick on your face before you continue your act. A crow standing on a coal pile can see others' blackness but not its own."
Shen Feng took the tissue and began to wipe his cheek. To his surprise, there was indeed lipstick on his face, and he was instantly dumbfounded. What had happened last night?
Xiao Sheng explained, "Young Master Li was killed in broad daylight yesterday. He was walking down the street with a group of people when he was suddenly struck from behind by a hidden weapon, hitting him directly in the heart, and he died. Everyone immediately called the police, hoping to find the killer and the weapon. However, there was no hidden weapon on Young Master Li's back; it was as if he was killed by air. This indicates that Young Master Li died at the hands of an ability user."
Zhang Jue also added, "In the entire Yan Jing, besides you, Shen Feng, who else can kill without using hidden weapons? Your Wind Blade is already famous."
Shen Feng was also confused. He thought, "Killing without hidden weapons shouldn't be something only I can do, right? Could someone be framing me?"
Xiao Sheng didn't waste any more time. He found the hotel manager and asked directly, "Get us the hotel's surveillance footage. We need evidence."
The manager dared not delay and quickly led people to check the surveillance. The footage proved that Shen Feng was not lying.
On the computer screen, Lu Xian, staggering, escorted Shen Feng into a room, shouting loudly, "Quickly send someone to take care of my boss, don't neglect my boss. He's one of the Ten Heroes who saved Yan Jing. Heroes should not be treated disrespectfully."
Lu Xian looked at the surveillance footage and nodded with satisfaction, saying to Shen Feng, "City Lord, look how attentive I was? Even when you were drunk, I didn't forget to take care of you. This shows I'm a great bodyguard."
Shen Feng curled his lips in annoyance and said, "Originally, you should have just gone in alone, but you had to be so helpful. Now I can't clear my name."
Zhang Zi muttered, "Two scumbags, using the banner of heroes to abduct women everywhere. Pah!"
Zhang Zi couldn't stand it any longer and spat on the ground again.
Xiao Sheng nodded and said to the men in black beside him, "As you can see, my brother-in-law is fine. He was drinking all night."
Now that the truth was revealed, Xiao Sheng naturally had to protect his own. Shen Feng had no motive or opportunity to kill, so he was certainly not involved in the matter.
The men in black thought for a moment and continued, "Isn't there also a woman named Mu Ying? We haven't investigated her yet!"
The manager interjected, "You don't need to worry about that. Miss Mu Ying has been sitting on the rockery in the backyard since last night and hasn't moved. If you don't believe me, check the surveillance."
Everyone quickly watched the surveillance footage. Sure enough, after the banquet last night, Mu Ying went to the pond by the backyard. There was a large rockery there, and Mu Ying sat on it until morning, spending the entire night in the cold.
Young Master Li died at 3:30 AM. He was drinking with friends in an alley in the city center. As soon as he walked out of the alley, he was attacked. The video showed that Mu Ying sat on the rockery all night, and all the surveillance recorded it.
Zhang Zi frowned upon seeing this. "I think Mu Ying is highly suspicious. Why would she sit on the rockery for so long for no reason? Could she have used an illusion? Let's go and see."
Zhang Zi's concern was valid. Mu Ying sat on the rockery late at night, wearing a wide cloak. Who knew if she might have used the opportunity for a trick like "the cicada shedding its shell"?
Everyone thought it made sense and rushed to the backyard to check. They found Mu Ying sitting on the rockery, wearing a mask, her cloak soaked with dew. Seeing them approach, she asked, "Do you need something from me?"
Xiao Sheng asked, "Where were you at 3:30 last night?"
Mu Ying's voice was still hoarse. "Last night, after I treated Shen Feng to drinks, I've been sitting here. Is there a problem?"
Xiao Sheng nodded. "Alright, as long as you have an alibi. May I ask, why did you treat Shen Feng to drinks?"
Mu Ying replied softly, "It's nothing major. I just wanted to introduce my cousin to Shen Feng. Is there a problem? Does the Ability Administration also manage marriage issues? Isn't that like the police on the Pacific Ocean, meddling in affairs?"
Shen Feng couldn't help but curse inwardly, "How unlucky! I've been set up by Mu Ying. She had such intentions."
Now that Shen Feng's suspicion was cleared, Xiao Sheng was about to leave with his team. Shen Feng quickly cautioned them, "Everyone, please don't spread the word about what happened tonight. If my wife hears about this, it won't be good."
Zhang Zi suddenly reached into the pond and began to fish around. She pulled out a block of ice and was immediately puzzled. Why would there be ice in the pond? It wasn't freezing now. Could there be something fishy?
As everyone left the hotel, Shen Feng grabbed Lu Xian and left, not even glancing at Mu Ying. "Let's go, let's go, pack up and get ready to return to Yu Zhou. I shouldn't have come for drinks last night; I've been caught in a trap for no reason. If I don't leave now, trouble will find me."
However, at that moment, a dark shadow flashed by. Mu Ying descended from the rockery and blocked Shen Feng's path, her hoarse voice saying, "You can leave, but you have to take my cousin with you. You slept with my cousin, and now you want to leave so easily? That's too convenient."
Shen Feng's mouth twitched. "So, a honey trap is your current tactic? I'm not falling for it."
Shen Feng was no longer afraid of Mu Ying. His speed was now unparalleled in the world. If he couldn't win, couldn't he at least run? Moreover, Mu Ying seemed to be only a Tier Four ability user, with a significant gap in strength compared to him.
Mu Ying reached out and lifted her cloak, pulling out a photo she carried. In the photo, Shen Feng was lying in bed with another woman. She said softly, "Please consider carefully. If you don't do as I say, I'll send the photos to your wife. Chang Jian Yi and Chu Chao Yan are also involved."
Shen Feng was stunned. He hadn't expected the other party to resort to such despicable means to threaten him.
"Are you crazy? You're an ability user, you can take care of your cousin yourself! Why should I take care of her? If I take her back, how will I explain it to my two wives?" Shen Feng was completely speechless.
Mu Ying didn't answer, merely shaking the photo in her hand. Lu Xian, seeing the situation, could only wink at Shen Feng, signaling him to agree.
Shen Feng finally sighed and said, "Let my cousin come with me. But let's be clear, I'll only be responsible for taking care of her. I won't marry her, and I certainly won't have any further contact with her!"
Mu Ying nodded in agreement and then notified her cousin to come downstairs.
Du Xin Shi put on her clothes and tidied herself up before coming downstairs. She wore a down jacket on top and jeans on the bottom, her soft hair tied up in a loose bun secured with a rubber band, making her look gentle and lovely. But crucially, she was holding a baby.
"Wow, City Lord, you're in luck! Not only did you get a beauty for free, but you also got a free son." Lu Xian hadn't expected this. He thought he was just bringing one person back, but it turned out to be a buy-one-get-one-free situation, requiring him to care for both the big and the small.
Mu Ying introduced, "Shen Feng, this is my cousin Du Xin Shi. You've met her before. It's like buying a TV and getting a balloon! I'll leave my little nephew with you to care for as well. We'll meet again if fate allows!"