Chapter 21: How Many of You Are As Strong as This?

“When did I ever kill anyone?”

Facing Tan Mingxue’s accusation, Fu Qian asked nonchalantly.

“Still playing dumb?”

Tan Mingxue sneered coldly.

“Yesterday’s conflict here is common knowledge. You personally killed an extraordinary being. Are you seriously going to deny it?”

“Sorry, anything involving extraordinary beings falls under our jurisdiction. If an extraordinary being died, you’ll have to come with me.”

“Oh, so that’s what this is about?”

Fu Qian’s expression remained unruffled.

“Someone did die here yesterday, but it was from falling off the fourth floor.”

“You can explain that to me when we get back.”

Tan Mingxue said coldly, a flash of killing intent passing over her.

“My patience is limited. If you keep being stubborn, don’t blame me for being rude.”

“Team Leader Tan!”

At that moment, Wen Li grew anxious.

“Mr. Fu is our legitimately hired bodyguard. The conflict happened because an assassin tried to harm me, and Mr. Fu was just doing his duty. How can you be so quick to judge without evidence?”

Seeing Wen Li’s worried expression, Tan Mingxue’s face softened a bit.

“We just want Mr. Fu to assist with verification. If there’s no problem, he’ll be back soon. Since this involves a violent fight and the death of an extraordinary being, we have to ensure everyone’s safety. Please understand.”

Fu Qian thought quietly that this woman wouldn’t let him go easily today.

According to the information on the Night Enforcers he had found, they did have the right to investigate any conflicts involving extraordinary beings.

But yesterday’s incident happened at the Wen family estate, and now she had already come over. Fu Qian didn’t believe there were no other motives involved.

Thinking about Young Master Ye’s absence throughout the day, Fu Qian had a vague suspicion.

This guy just couldn’t swallow his pride!

It was very likely that after secretly investigating him without finding anything, he decided to stir up trouble, letting the Night Enforcers come hassle him.

If he couldn’t use a proxy to kill, at least he could use the Night Enforcers to dig up some dirt on him.

For now, Fu Qian saw only two choices.

Choice one: Go with Team Leader Tan, leave Miss Wen here, and rely on the bodyguards and Young Master Ye’s group to keep her safe for a while.

Since the Ye family intended a marriage alliance, they wouldn’t want their future daughter-in-law to die.

Choice two: Refuse to cooperate, switch into Asura mode, kill Team Leader Tan outright, then take care of the incoming Night Enforcers one by one until no one dared interfere with his mission.

That felt a bit too Asura-like!

Though leaving meant Miss Wen’s life might be in danger, the success rate of choice two was clearly low.

Besides, Wen Li would probably freak out and do something unpredictable.

In the end, Fu Qian decided to cooperate for now, to probe the Night Enforcers’ strength in this area.

At least he’d have an idea of their power if he had to go full Asura later.

“No problem. I’ll go with you.”

Under Wen Li’s anxious gaze, Fu Qian followed Tan Mingxue and drove out of the Wen family mansion.

***

Among the crowd, Fu Qian saw Mr. Ji, who had fought him twice yesterday, but Young Master Ye was nowhere in sight.

Afraid he might kill in anger?

Fu Qian instantly understood why.

This guy was clearly guilty, worried Fu Qian would guess it was him and take him out before following Tan Mingxue, so he hid and didn’t show up.

Maybe he was watching from some window right now.

Truly cautious to a fault!

The journey was quite long, and the car wound through the city. Just as Fu Qian was about to lose patience, they finally stopped.

“Please, go ahead.”

Tan Mingxue was the first to get out. Fu Qian followed and saw the Night Enforcers’ base for the first time.

It was much more down-to-earth than he had imagined.

In stark contrast to the Wen family’s picturesque private villa, the Night Enforcers’ base was located right in the bustling city center.

From the outside, it looked ordinary enough, though it was quite spacious.

Only after following Tan Mingxue inside did he sense something different.

The interior layout was clearly carefully designed, with many areas made of special materials.

There weren’t many people coming and going, but each carried an aura of dominance and strength.

“Some relevant personnel will be here shortly.”

Tan Mingxue led Fu Qian to an office, gestured for him to sit, and pulled out a delicate notebook.

“Before that, I need to confirm a few simple questions with you.”

“Go ahead.”

Fu Qian lazily answered while glancing around.

“Is Fu Qian your real name? In theory, all extraordinary beings’ information must be registered within the Night Enforcers, but I checked all records, and you’re nowhere to be found.”

“Of course it is. As for why I’m not recorded, maybe it’s because I haven’t been an extraordinary being for long.”

“Oh?”

Tan Mingxue rolled her eyes.

“From what we know, your power level is at least sixth rank. Are you telling me you went from a normal person to an intermediate extraordinary being in just a few days?”

“Isn’t it possible? The other night, I observed the heavens and suddenly had an epiphany.”

Bang!

Tan Mingxue slammed the notebook on the table.

After calming herself a bit, she picked it up again.

“Do you know who you killed yesterday?”

“An assassin. I’ll say it again—I only injured him. He fell to his own death.”

“And as a professional bodyguard, I was just doing my duty.”

“Professional bodyguard?”

Tan Mingxue laughed in disbelief.

“A professional bodyguard with a monthly salary of twenty-five thousand? Your asking price is really low!”

“Low profit, high volume. We do it for the reputation!”

***

“What’s going on?”

Just as Tan Mingxue was about to lose control, the office door creaked open. A bespectacled man in his thirties walked in.

“This guy is unreasonable. You ask him.”

Tan Mingxue snorted and stood.

“Experts always have strong personalities!”

The man smiled as he took the notebook, flipped through it, and extended his hand to Fu Qian, introducing himself.

“You must be Mr. Fu. I’m Qi Xue.”

“Please don’t misunderstand. The reason we asked you here today is purely professional.

Since a mid-level expert suddenly appeared in our jurisdiction, we must get a handle on the situation.

As for the conflict, extraordinary beings have strong vitality. Fighting is inevitable sometimes. We can’t oversee every single incident.”

See? Same profession, much more professional.

Fu Qian nodded.

“Go ahead and ask.”

“All your basic information is here.”

Qi Xue glanced at Tan Mingxue’s notebook.

“Let me start with the most curious question. How does an expert like you end up working as a bodyguard for the Wen family?”

“On someone’s request.”

“Who?”

The man perked up.

“No comment.”

***

After a few more trivial questions, Qi Xue set the notebook down.

“Thanks for your cooperation. You’re free to go.”

“Hey!”

Tan Mingxue was anxious.

“How can you just let him go?”

“From the information so far, Mr. Fu’s past is clean. The conflict was part of his duty, and the missing records have now been updated.”

Qi Xue waved her off.

He then turned to Fu Qian.

“If you have any questions, feel free to ask us.”

Questions?

Fu Qian thought for a moment and pointed at him and Tan Mingxue.

“How many fighters like you are there in this base?”