238: Chapter 236: He Will Repay Generously When He Returns 238: Chapter 236: He Will Repay Generously When He Returns After killing the man, Gu Xing and his son quickly walked over here.
“Hmph, I really didn’t expect the people of the Xuanwu Group to fall and become the killing tools for my second uncle, unable to distinguish between loyalty and treachery.
Since you all serve your own masters, then you can only die,” Gu Xing’s son sneered, and with one clean strike, his sword sliced directly across the crew-cut man’s neck, instantly causing hot blood to spray out like a burst water pipe.
The crew-cut man’s facial muscles violently twitched, and after a few struggles, his head tilted and he breathed his last.
Two experts, both dead under his sharp sword.
Having witnessed the other party’s methods, Tangyu curled his lip, feeling somewhat strange.
It wasn’t that he thought people who killed were bad; in fact, both Gu Xing and his son gave Tangyu a good impression at first sight, seeming like affable and trustworthy people.
If that wasn’t the case, Tangyu wouldn’t have helped Gu Xing, nor would he have agreed to assist him in finding someone.
However, Tangyu had indeed never seen such a scene before; he was always healing people, bringing them back to life, saving countless lives.
Today, however, he was watching two men being killed right before his eyes, which indeed felt odd.
The sword-bearing man glanced at Tangyu and then said, “I’m sorry, I didn’t consider your presence here.”
Tangyu replied with a light smile, “No worries, although I’ve never killed anyone, such a scene doesn’t scare me.”
“Haha,” the sword-bearing man finally laughed heartily, “Brother, you’re really extraordinary.
I, Yu, am fortunate to have crossed paths with you.
Had you not acted today, I, Yu, would have surely perished here.
I apologize for any offense caused earlier, and I also thank you for saving our lives; please accept my gratitude.” As he spoke, he was about to kneel, but Tangyu quickly stopped him, “There’s no need for such formality.
Even if we don’t uphold the code of drawing a sword to assist others when justice calls, our meeting is a twist of fate.
I just felt a kinship with Gu Xing, so I helped him find you.
Perhaps this encounter isn’t such a bad way to meet.”
“Haha, delightful!
Brother, you truly have an admirable and hearty personality.
We should not linger here longer than necessary.
I’ll spare the pleasantries, but when I return, I shall repay your kindness.
My brother and I will forever remember the great favor you’ve done for us.
You should leave swiftly as well, to avoid getting into trouble; the power chasing me is terrifying.
It’s better to stay out of this affair.
Next time we meet, I believe we will have another opportunity,” Yu’s son said.
“Alright, then take care and be cautious.
Wait a second, you’re poisoned.
If you leave like this, you won’t get far.
Let me help you with the detox first,” Tangyu said.
“Hmm!”
Both Yu’s son and Gu Xing were taken aback and stared at Tangyu, clearly surprised.
“Tangyu, you can detoxify?
You knew I was poisoned?” Yu’s son asked.
Tangyu replied, “I knew at first glance that you were poisoned.
Although the poison isn’t fatal, it’s still quite terrifying and will cause you to lose your strength and eventually all ability to move.
You’re still alright now; the poison hasn’t fully taken effect.
That speaks to your rather strong physical constitution; another person would’ve collapsed by now.”
A hint of astonishment flashed in Yu’s son’s eyes, and he looked at Tangyu with an odd expression, “Brother Tangyu is indeed exceptional.
Thank you very much.”
Tangyu took out a small jade vase about five centimeters tall and handed it over to Yu’s son, “Inside is a Detoxification Pill.
Find a safe place before taking it, and within an hour, the poison will be fully neutralized.”
“Alright, thank you.” Yu’s son received the jade vase and nodded vigorously at Tangyu.
Although Gu Xing maintained his cold demeanor, his eyes also flickered with excitement and gratitude when looking at Tangyu.
Yu’s son and Gu Xing quickly left the area and vanished from Tangyu’s sight.
After they departed, Tangyu scanned the two dead men on the ground, his eyebrows subtly raising, and he too left the place.
This spot of trouble was not a place to linger.
The death of two men of unknown origin was always a troublesome matter.
Moreover, Tangyu felt that these two were likely not simple in status.
Hearing from Yu’s son that they were people of the Xuanwu Group, what exactly was this organization?
What terrible secrets were hidden behind this incident?
Tangyu had a feeling that he had fallen into a massive whirlpool.
Would this affair entangle him too?
Who exactly was Yu’s son, and why was he so decisive in killing?
Shaking his head, Tangyu was still entirely in the dark; this matter was far from simple.
“Tangyu, you’ve come out.
Are you alright?” Liu Wushuang approached with a tone that carried a hint of concern.
Tangyu shook his head and withdrew from his thoughts, replying with a light smile, “Of course, I’m fine.
Let’s go.”
“Leave?” Song Qingyu furrowed her brow slightly.
Tangyu glanced at her, quickly realizing that although Song Qingyu had not watched at the abandoned factory, she must have noticed that several groups of people had entered.
Now, two fewer were coming out.
She would naturally have some guesses.
Being a police officer, she is bound to uphold the laws of Huaxia Country.
Murder is illegal.
If someone died in that abandoned factory, Song Qingyu could not just overlook it.
Tangyu really couldn’t let Song Qingyu get involved in this.
The two men obviously had a complicated background, and naturally, someone would handle the matter.
If Song Qingyu rashly got involved, it’s possible that the forces behind those two men would set their sights on her.
Moreover, Tangyu wasn’t certain about their identities.
While they didn’t seem like professional assassins, their demeanor made it clear that killing was second nature to them.
The law isn’t omnipotent, and it applies only to a limited group of people.
“There’s nothing else to do here, let’s go,” Tangyu nodded.
Song Qingyu looked at Tangyu, and for some reason, his gaze gave her an indescribable feeling, subtle and hard to articulate.
The doubts she had were somewhat diminished by his look.
As a police officer, she had never forgotten her mission and always believed herself to be a dedicated and self-discipline excellent cop, a good cop for the people.
No matter the case or the characters involved, if she came across it, she wouldn’t just let it go.
But this time, after seeing Tangyu’s look, she felt a sense of relief.
“Alright, let’s go,” said Song Qingyu, nodding her head.
Song Qingyu didn’t insist on checking the scene, so Tangyu breathed a sigh of relief.
Otherwise, given Song Qingyu’s character and persistence, once she discovered there were bodies, she would likely initiate an investigation into the case.
She might even take Tangyu back to the police station.
Although the Western Suburbs weren’t within their Public Security Bureau’s jurisdiction, there was no doubt about Song Qingyu’s attitude towards law enforcement.
Song Qingyu told her subordinates to return and drove Tangyu back to his company.
It was only after they left the Western Suburbs that Tangyu asked, “Qingyu, can I ask you a question?
What is the Xuanwu Group?”
“What, Xuanwu?” Song Qingyu was visibly startled, almost leaping up, her eyes widening as she stared at Tangyu and abruptly slamming on the brakes, stopping the car in the middle of the road.
Seeing such an extreme reaction from Song Qingyu, Tangyu raised his eyebrows slightly.
It seemed the Xuanwu Group had significant clout.
Those two dead men were from the Xuanwu Group, indicating that the Yu Family’s enemies were indeed formidable.
“How do you know about Xuanwu?” Song Qingyu asked, puzzled.
“What’s the matter?
Is Xuanwu that powerful?
Why make such a face?
I just heard about it occasionally.
Tell me about Xuanwu,” Tangyu pretended to be somewhat confused.
Song Qingyu looked at Tangyu, took a long moment to respond, “I thought you had some connection with people from Xuanwu.
You’re better off not knowing about it.
It’s not meaningful to you.
That level is not something ordinary people need to know about.
It belongs to the country’s top secrets.”
The country’s top secrets?
With that remark, Tangyu became even more interested and said, “Is it really that formidable?
Then tell me some more.
Let me broaden my horizons.”
Normally, Song Qingyu would never divulge such information to anyone, but for some reason, she found it hard to refuse Tangyu.
She felt somewhat uncomfortable, looked at Tangyu, and said, “Do you really want to know?
Alright, I can tell you, but you have to promise me to keep it a secret.
You absolutely must not reveal it to others.
It’s a state-level secret, and leaking it is a crime.
However, I don’t know much either; I’ve only heard about it from others.”
“Sure, I won’t tell.
I’m just a bit curious,” Tangyu nodded.
Song Qingyu then continued, “You must have heard of Guoan and Zhongnanhai, the two organizations within our National Security Agency, haven’t you?”
“Yeah, they seem to be central protective organizations, specifically responsible for the security of national leaders,” Tangyu nodded.
“You’re only half right.
Guoan’s full name is the National Security Bureau, and it is actually in charge of national security, making it the highest organization within our police system.
It holds a status in Huaxia that’s equivalent to the FBI in America.
Guoan’s scope is actually very broad, not only national security but also intelligence work and handling of certain national secret incidents.
They wield great power and report directly to the central leadership, not even the highest military leaders have the authority to command them.
Then there’s Zhongnanhai Special Forces, a special organization responsible for the security of the central leaders.
In fact, these two organizations are officially recognized state entities known to the public and are likely familiar to most people.
What’s visible on the surface is one thing, but the highest power organization in Huaxia isn’t Guoan or Zhongnanhai, but four top Special Forces groups: Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Xuanwu.
They are ranked in that order, with Xuanwu being the last.
These four groups are controlled by the four major families from the Capital City, which can be said to be the most powerful families in Huaxia,” Song Qingyu explained.
Tangyu nodded in realization.
There were such secrets which indeed broadened his knowledge.
It was no surprise, given that he had lived in Ghost Doctor Valley his whole life and had little understanding of the outside world.
If these two dead men were members of the Xuanwu Group, no wonder they were so powerful.
“By the way, Qingyu, is there a Yu Family in Capital City?” Tangyu suddenly asked, intrigued.
Song Qingyu’s eyebrows shot up in surprise, her eyes filled with strangeness as she looked at Tangyu, questioning and suspicion flashing through them.
With Xuanwu and now the Yu Family, what secret matters had he come to know?