The moment Qin Chuan finished speaking, all the noise in the interrogation room fell silent.
Everyone seemed to have their throats caught, unable to make a sound.
They were all shocked by Qin Chuan's lack of mercy and his words.
With this accusation leveled, even if Weng Quan had immense backing, he would be severely hit.
Weng Quan, like a startled cat, trembled briefly before quickly refuting Qin Chuan's statement.
"Captain Qin, one can eat anything, but one cannot say anything."
After glaring at Qin Chuan, seeing that he was unyielding, Weng Quan gave up trying to communicate with him and turned his attention to the City Lord.
"City Lord, I invited you here precisely to seek justice. Now, Captain Qin is holding my teammates without letting go. I beg you to administer justice."
Xu An felt like laughing, but at such a moment, she genuinely couldn't.
Who among those present was worthy of speaking of justice?
The City Lord glanced at Weng Quan. Beneath his long eyelashes, his sharp gaze was imperceptible to everyone.
No one wanted to be a puppet.
In ancient times, when regents meddled in politics, even the emperor plotted to reclaim power.
Though he bore the title of City Lord, his every word and action on this lighthouse were not his own.
But before he could even look at Qin Chuan, Qin Chuan's cold voice cut through the air.
"City Lord, I recall that according to the Lighthouse Regulations, unauthorized killing within the lighthouse is punishable by exile."
"These individuals under Dr. Weng Quan directly and brazenly shot and killed the champions of this expeditionary competition. Furthermore, there are undisclosed secrets involved. Are you sure you want to wade into this murky water?"
His voice was neither humble nor arrogant, not suggesting disrespect for the City Lord, nor did it sound servile.
The City Lord, about to speak, found his words choked in his throat.
He stared directly at Qin Chuan, and with just a glance, he recognized the unwavering conviction in Qin Chuan's eyes.
He knew that in this matter, not only himself but even the esteemed Old Master Qin, Qin Chuan's grandfather, would be powerless.
Of course, on one side was the research laboratory, and on the other, the enforcement team.
The City Lord had to maintain a balance. How they chose to resolve their dispute was none of his concern.
The City Lord's eyes darted around as he thought of a solution.
"Captain Qin, you see, Dr. Weng Quan is just a bit hot-tempered, but his intentions were good. Moreover, isn't the research conducted by the laboratory for the benefit of humanity?"
"You also know that positions in these specialized technical fields are like 'one person, one role.' If you detain these dozen or so individuals here, you might think it's fine, but it will inevitably have some impact on Dr. Weng Quan's laboratory."
The man spoke until his throat felt dry, yet Qin Chuan remained unmoved.
He wasn't angry; these words were meant for Weng Quan listening behind him.
Seeing that his plea had been made, he suddenly changed his tone.
"However, the lighthouse regulations must be observed by every citizen of the lighthouse. Dr. Weng Quan, your subordinates did indeed commit an offense, and they directly shot and killed someone. How about this: you leave the colleague who fired the shot, and you can take the rest of them with you?"
The City Lord's words were flawless. They preserved Weng Quan's dignity while securing the most crucial culprit.
This way, Qin Chuan could still interrogate the suspects, and neither side would be disadvantaged.
He was also doing a favor for both sides.
He calculated his next moves, even planning the subsequent cleanup.
However, before Qin Chuan could reply, Weng Quan's roar preceded it.
"Deng Bo is a backbone of our laboratory. He cannot stay here; he must come back with me."
This sudden turn of events made all three people present change their expressions.
Xu An, standing opposite Qin Chuan, had a clear view of Qin Chuan's face.
She could clearly sense that after hearing the City Lord's suggestion, although Qin Chuan still showed some displeasure, he was clearly ready to compromise and take a step back.
However, Weng Quan's words were like a massive stone thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples.
Qin Chuan stopped holding back. His handsome face darkened, and he didn't even deign to spare Weng Quan a glance.
"Since Dr. Weng is so unappreciative of the gesture, then try and see if you can take him from here!"
With that, he turned and walked out the door without looking back.
Only Weng Quan, stamping his feet in frustration, and the City Lord, with a knowing look, remained.
Xu An looked at Weng Quan and understood why, despite reaching his current position, he was still mocked by those in the upper circles.
Some people's ingrained flaws were deeply rooted in their blood.
A change of clothes and a glamorous facade couldn't hide the reality of that poor boy who, when his research was hindered, would complain and resent everything.
Watching Qin Chuan's retreating back, Weng Quan belatedly realized that his actions were indeed overstepping his bounds, pushing his luck too far.
He inwardly envied people like Qin Chuan, who had a smooth sailing life from childhood.
Born into wealth, possessing financial resources and connections that others could never catch up to in several lifetimes.
These privileged individuals, nurtured from a young age, always carried an air of superiority, looking down on everyone else.
Qin Chuan's every move, while representing the kind of person Weng Quan once aspired to be, also made him the type of person he most detested.
Therefore, when he learned that Qin Chuan had been assigned to work under him, he had frequently belittled Qin Chuan.
In every aspect, from covert actions to overt confrontations.
Every time Qin Chuan returned unscathed, Weng Quan's aversion to him deepened.
He was unwilling.
Why did Qin Chuan always survive?
Not only did he survive, but he always completed his tasks impeccably.
In contrast, the deadly traps Weng Quan had laid for Qin Chuan were like child's play.
They caused Qin Chuan less harm than a child's tickle.
This further fueled a fixation in Weng Quan's heart, akin to a demonic obsession.
He wanted to kill Qin Chuan.
Finally, he found an opportunity.
Xia Jin accurately predicted the timing of the Rabbit Head Monster's appearance.
Weng Quan deliberately withheld crucial information about the Rabbit Head Monster, such as its attack power and its fatal weakness.
He merely mentioned it casually, describing the fierce and brutal Rabbit Head Monster as an ordinary zombie.
As expected, seeing the dismissive look in Qin Chuan's eyes.
Weng Quan knew he had succeeded. As long as Qin Chuan faltered for a moment during the mission.
Just one!
The mutated, S-class composite monster would tear Qin Chuan to shreds within three seconds.
As for the mission assigned by Xia Jin.
Although everyone knew that Weng Quan was merely a dog to Xia Jin.
But, even as a dog.
Couldn't he choose his own toy?