Chapter 62: The Duck in Hand Flew Away

The person wearing the masked civet cat seemed utterly unprepared for this sudden turn of events.

Hearing the commotion outside, his expression shifted drastically.

"He Lingfeng, you actually dared to call the police! Do you really think that in front of the authorities, you can whitewash the sins you have committed?"

Although the man in the civet cat mask was pointing a gun, He Lingfeng could clearly see that the man was extremely nervous, his hands trembling visibly.

"Judging by your reaction, you must be a novice. You’ve never killed anyone before, have you? Look at how your hands are shaking. Besides, before I came here, I had already called the police. They have completely surrounded this warehouse. Not even a fly could escape. Do you honestly think you can get away? You are the villain here, the one who committed kidnapping. If you pull that trigger, your life is ruined. If you leave right now, I can still plead with the police on your behalf and tell them that everything today was just a misunderstanding."

He Lingfeng stood there, completely calm and composed.

"People inside, do not make any rash moves! Throw your weapon out immediately, or we will open fire!"

Just as He Lingfeng finished speaking, the voice of the police rang out from the entrance.

"See? The police outside are already urging you. You must remember, I am a man who stands proudly in the sunlight, while you are hiding behind a mask. I may not know who you are, but you certainly wouldn't want your identity exposed, would you? If the police storm in, your mask will be ripped off in front of everyone, and then I will finally know who you are."

He Lingfeng suddenly let out a cold laugh.

"He Lingfeng, you are utterly devoid of human conscience! The scandal at Yunmeng Space didn't affect you at all. The fact that you can still stand here so calmly proves that you have no fear of losing your reputation, isn't that right? But you should know that Yun Qiuya is not dead yet, and the Yun family is still under her control!"

The person in the civet cat mask roared in a deep, furious voice.

"People inside, did you hear that? Raise your hands immediately and throw out your weapons, or don't blame us if our weapons have no eyes!"

Giving the man before him no further opportunity, He Lingfeng turned his head and shouted toward the outside.

"Officer, I am the one who called the police! I am He Lingfeng, the CEO of the Yunshi Group. This man attempted to blackmail me for ten million. Furthermore, another incident occurred just before I arrived, which I believe was orchestrated by this man's accomplices. With technology as advanced as it is these days, altering one's face is far too easy. Therefore, this person is framing me, and to make matters worse, he is armed and pointing a gun directly at my head!"

The masked man suddenly began to shake violently all over.

"He Lingfeng, you are a despicable scoundrel! Even now, you are trying to turn black into white. You didn't care at all about that video either... He Lingfeng, I underestimated you. We will meet again!"

With those words, the masked figure flashed and vanished toward the back exit of the warehouse.

"Officer, please don't come in yet! This man's gun is still pointed at my head. If you rush in now, my life might be in immediate danger."

Watching the masked man disappear from sight, He Lingfeng shouted once more.

"Mr. He, to ensure your safety, we will remain stationed at the entrance. If you encounter any further danger, or if the man makes any more aggressive moves, be sure to shout loudly so we can storm in."

The police officer's voice echoed from outside once again.

Taking advantage of the moment while the police were shouting through their megaphone, He Lingfeng immediately rushed toward the three burlap sacks lying on the floor. Instead of untying them right away, he began kicking them viciously with all his might.

"The three of you should have died long ago! It's my fault for letting you live until now. You bastards are nothing but trouble. Without you, my life would have been peaceful. You three are truly cursed!"

Kick after heavy kick landed on the sacks, eliciting only muffled moans from within.

"Go to hell!"

"Why couldn't you stay hidden? Why did you have to expose your whereabouts? Wasn't the money I gave you enough? It was more than enough for you to live comfortably for the rest of your lives! Why did you have to come out of hiding?"

He Lingfeng rained blows down upon the sacks countless times, as if finally venting his pent-up rage. Only then did he squat down and untie the bags, revealing three men whose faces were bruised and battered, stained black and blue.

The three men were drenched in sweat and appeared extremely weak, but when they caught sight of He Lingfeng's piercing gaze, they could only whimper continuously.

"Mr. He, we have always followed your instructions strictly and never stepped a foot outside this place! If that man hadn't dragged us to this warehouse, we would still be hiding in that small county town. How could we ever dare to set foot in Yun City again?"

"That's right, Mr. He! We have no idea why this man suddenly found us and dragged us here as hostages. We were completely caught off guard. If it were the old days, we certainly would have fought back, but ever since leaving Yun City, we've been trying to run an honest, small-scale business. All our former hostility is gone, and we weren't prepared for anything like this. That's how this thief managed to take advantage of us. Otherwise, how could we have ended up in this state?"

One of the three brothers, a thin man, pleaded desperately.

"Listen to me. The man from just now must be someone of high status and influence; otherwise, he wouldn't have fled the moment the police arrived. After all, I am the one connected to the murder, yet if he chose to tell the police everything he knew, the case would be reopened. But instead of doing that, he ran away like a coward. That proves he is a prominent figure who refuses to be exposed to the public eye. Otherwise, we would all be in deep trouble today. When the police come in shortly, do you all know what to say?"

He Lingfeng analyzed the situation word by word. Realizing that the duck he had practically caught had just flown away, he had already pieced most of the puzzle together.

"Mr. He, that man certainly acted strangely just now, but one thing is certain: he had a secret relationship with that dead woman, Qing'er. While he was here, he brought up his grievances with Qing'er right in front of us, and his words were full of longing and reluctance to let her go. So, that fellow must be here to avenge her death!"

The heavier man said, sounding quite certain.

"That's not necessarily true. Besides that matter, an even bigger incident happened at Yunmeng Space, and I haven't figured out how to handle it yet. It just so happens to collide with today's events. If I end up in a police station, who knows, it might bring a new turning point. But the most crucial people right now are the three of you. Do you know your lines?"

He Lingfeng stared sharply at the three men before him. The three brothers exchanged anxious glances.

"Mr. He, we are your men, and we've already accepted so many favors from you. Whatever we promised, we will fulfill. After all, people in our line of work still value loyalty. Tell us what to do, and we'll do it. We're entirely at your command."

The three men looked at He Lingfeng with an expression of utmost deference.