Duanmu Qing had already picked up her phone and filmed the scene, leaving evidence for later processing.
Just then, Lei Li arrived with several police officers. Seeing the scene, he was startled and rushed over, asking, "Vice Minister Ye, are you alright?"
Ye Tian replied, "I'm fine. These people injured two individuals, and their injuries look serious. Send them to the hospital immediately."
Lei Li then waved his hand, signaling his men to control the culprits. He handed them over to his colleagues responsible for criminal cases and called for an ambulance.
By the time everything was settled, it was almost nine o'clock. Ye Tian ordered some grilled skewers and two cases of beer, saying with a smile, "Captain Lei, you've worked hard all day. This meal is on me."
Lei Li quickly replied, "That won't do. Vice Minister Ye saved my entire family. This meal must be my treat!"
Ye Tian said, "Alright, I won't stand on ceremony with you then."
The group sat down, drinking and chatting until almost midnight. Lei Li, having had a bit too much, slurred, "Vice Minister Ye, I asked someone to look into your identity today."
Ye Tian smiled. His identity had been arranged by Ren Ping, so he wasn't worried. He asked, "And did you find out?"
Lei Li gave a wry smile and said, "My friend is a minor official in the capital. When I asked him to investigate, he received warnings from several departments that very day. He was so scared that he almost cursed me to death over the phone."
Ye Tian replied, "My identity is quite classified. He indeed doesn't have the authority to know."
Lei Li continued, "In any case, Vice Minister Ye, your identity is definitely not simple. I dare not ask further. But you saved my life. If you ever need my help, Lei Li, just say the word!"
Ye Tian could tell that Lei Li was an honest man and said with a smile, "From now on, we are friends, Old Lei. You don't need to be so formal with me."
As they were about to part ways, Ye Tian received a message from San Chong, stating that there was a local power in P City called the Sand and Soil Gang that often clashed with the Ling Gu Sect. He asked if Ye Tian wanted this force eliminated. With the methods of the Ling Gu Sect, destroying a local gang would be incredibly easy.
He had previously messaged San Chong, saying that his people were temporarily in P City and would be sightseeing the next day, asking San Chong to provide convenience.
Upon hearing about the Sand and Soil Gang, Ye Tian called San Chong to inquire about the situation. It turned out that the Sand and Soil Gang monopolized all the river sand and earthwork businesses in P City. Nine out of ten sand and soil trucks on the streets belonged to them.
In this day and age, those involved in the sand and soil business were powerful local figures. Ordinary citizens could not get involved. A disciple of the Ling Gu Sect had also started in the river sand and earthwork business. He was frequently stopped by members of the Sand and Soil Gang. Not only were several of his vehicles damaged, but he was also severely injured. Currently, three of his men were hiding in the hospital.
Ye Tian said, "Since I'm in P City, I'll handle this matter. Have that disciple come to find me."
Less than twenty minutes later, several cars arrived, and over twenty people got out, walking towards Ye Tian and his group.
Seeing this formation, Lei Li instinctively reached for his waist. Unexpectedly, the group suddenly knelt down, saying respectfully, "Greetings, Sect Leader!"
Ye Tian said, "Get up. Who is in charge?"
A man in his mid-thirties with a flat haircut, lean build, and a dark complexion stepped forward and said, "Sect Leader, I am your disciple, Zhou Mang."
Ye Tian asked, "Zhou Mang, the Sand and Soil Gang injured your people. Did the local authorities do anything?"
Zhou Mang sighed, "No one intervened. We filed a report, but they didn't arrest anyone. I inquired, and the Sand and Soil Gang bribes the police station every year. We couldn't even get our money through."
Ye Tian stated, "Since they cannot provide justice, we will use the methods of the martial world."
Lei Li asked, "Vice Minister Ye, do you need my help?"
Ye Tian waved his hand, "Old Lei, Xiao Qing, you two go back first. I have some matters to attend to tonight."
Lei Li had official duties, and it was not appropriate for him to be involved in such matters. Ye Tian asked them to leave.
After Lei Li and his group left, Ye Tian got into Zhou Mang's car and drove towards the Sand and Soil Gang's territory, which was also P City's largest sand quarry.