PFC Chapter 462 Annihilation of the Entire Family (Page 12)
Chapter 462 Annihilation of the Entire Family (Page 12)
An Qingyu pulled up a photo—
A young man in a suit and tie, with an arrogant look in his eyes, was followed by a group of bodyguards.
"Li Chengming, 28 years old, heir to the Li Group, in charge of the real estate sector."
"Hobbies: luxury cars, luxury watches, underground boxing matches."
“Weaknesses…” An Qingyu’s glasses flashed with a cold light, “lustful, addicted to gambling, and currently pursuing a female celebrity.”
Baili Pangpang slapped his thigh: "Got it! I'll go and flirt with... no, I mean, get in touch with him right now!"
Lin Qiye pressed him down: "Don't alert them. First, find out why they insist on having this land."
Late at night, at the night watchman's temporary outpost.
An Qingyu's hacking program infiltrated the Li Group's internal network, causing the screen data to scroll wildly.
"Found it!" He pointed to an encrypted file. "There's something in the basement of the Cold Mountain Orphanage..."
The projection unfolds, displaying a geological exploration report—
[Plot number LH-07 has been found to have abnormal energy fluctuations, suspected to be remnants of ancient ruins]
[Recommendation: Secret acquisition; prior to development, assistance from the 'Penglai Chamber of Commerce' is required for pre-development cleanup.]
Zhang Yun's Candle Dragon True Flame scorched slightly: "Cthulhu's corruption?"
Lin Qiye shook his head: "No, if it were Kryptonite contamination, the Night Watchers should have recorded it already. It's probably some other 'mystery'..."
Baili Pangpang's eyes widened: "Holy crap! Are they planning to dig for treasure? And demolish the orphanage while they're at it?!"
The following day, at the East China branch of Baili Group.
Baili Pangpang changed into a custom-made suit, his hair was combed until it was shiny, and he swaggered into the president's office.
"Uncle Wang!" He grabbed the middle-aged man's shoulder. "Can you do me a favor?"
Wang Qinian, president of Baili Group's East China region, smiled wryly: "Little darling, what are you planning to do now?"
Ten minutes later, a commercial sniping plan was completed—
1.
Stock market downturn: Baili Group's sale of shares related to the Li family triggered market panic;
2.
Supply chain disruption: Cut off Lee Properties' cement and steel supplies;
3.
Public opinion warfare: Exposing Li Chengming's underground boxing match gambling and scandals.
Wang Qinian wiped away his cold sweat: "Young Master, isn't this commotion a bit too loud...?"
Baili Pangpang grinned: "Don't worry! If my dad asks, I'll just say I'm 'honing my business skills'!"
Chairman's Office, Li Group Headquarters.
Li Chengming smashed a teacup and roared into the phone, "Why is the Baili family targeting us?! Investigate! Find out the truth!"
The secretary reported tremblingly, "Young Master, our 'Blue Bay' project was raided by the Environmental Protection Administration, and construction has been halted..."
"What about the Penglai Chamber of Commerce?!"
"The Chamber of Commerce said... said things are tense lately, and told us to handle it ourselves..."
Li Chengming's face turned ashen, then he suddenly sneered: "Since we can't win with business tactics... let's play dirty!"
He dialed a number: "Black Wolf, take some men to the Cold Mountain Orphanage tonight... 'clean it up'."
Hanshan Orphanage, midnight.
More than twenty men dressed in black scaled the wall and entered, carrying gasoline cans and iron bars.
The scarred-face leader grinned maliciously: "Hurry up! Burn down the house and leave!"
Suddenly, a street lamp snapped on.
Lin Qiye sat on the courtyard wall, the black-boxed straight sword reflecting the cold moonlight: "Waking the children to sleep in the middle of the night... isn't that a bit impolite?"
"Playing tricks!" Scarface swung his iron rod. "Brothers, let's go!"
"Shua——!!!"
A streak of crimson gold dragon flame swept past, melting all the iron rods into molten iron!
Zhang Yun emerged from the shadows, the True Flame of the Candle Dragon illuminating his cold dragon eyes: "Take another step, and you will all be burned."
The men in black stood frozen in place, their backs soaked with cold sweat.
"Brother An... Brother An, spare me!" Scarface suddenly knelt down. "We were just doing our job for money!"
An Qingyu's robotic arm popped up a holographic video: "Oh? Then this confession video will appear at the police station and major media outlets tomorrow."
The following morning, the headline news in Linjiang City was an explosion—
[Crown Prince of the Li family involved in organized crime! Video of attempted arson exposed!]
[Bai Li Group terminates all cooperation! Li's stock price plummets 30%!]
[Penglai Chamber of Commerce urgently distances itself: Has no connection whatsoever with the Li family!]
As Li Chengming was being taken away by the police from his office, he was still frantically making phone calls: "Dad! Quickly find someone to get me out of this mess!"
On the other end of the phone, Chairman Li roared, "You unfilial son! You've messed with the wrong person!"
The Hanshan Orphanage is bathed in bright sunshine.
Xiaoyu, holding up her homemade certificates, skipped and hopped as she handed one to each person.
"For the most powerful guardian brother!"
Baili Pangpang was overjoyed, his eyes practically disappearing into his grin: "This is the first time in my life I've received an award! It has to be framed!"
Old Liu held a cup of hot tea, his eyes filled with tears: "Thank you... This will always be your home."
...
Linjiang International Airport, waiting hall.
Baili Pangpang, holding his boarding pass in his mouth, was gesturing wildly as he boasted, "This time, Fatty's business stunt caused Li's stock price to collapse! That's what a business genius is!"
An Qingyu's robotic arm popped up a holographic screen and calmly added, "Data shows that Baili Group lost 2.7 million as a result."
Baili Pangpang's expression froze: "Ahem... Strategic loss! Strategic loss!"
Lin Qiye's black box straight sword trembled slightly, and the Eternal Night Domain instinctively warned: "Someone is approaching."
A group of members dressed in Night Watch uniforms walked briskly over. The middle-aged man at the head of the group had a solemn expression, and the badge on his chest was engraved with "Linjiang·Shi".
"Is this the [Nightfall] squad?" he asked in a deep voice. "I am Shi Wenxuan, the captain of the Linjiang Night Watch."
Zhang Yun's Candle Dragon True Flame silently ignited: "What is it?"
Shi Wenxuan sighed: "Please come with us."
The Night Watchmen's residence in Linjiang City has three underground floors.
The atmosphere in the meeting room was as oppressive as the eve of a storm.
A bloody scene was displayed on the holographic projection—
The Li family manor is now in ruins, with charred corpses scattered among the broken walls. In the very center is the mutilated body of Li Chengming, nailed to the wall, with a twisted black cross stuck in his chest.
"The massacre of the entire family happened in the early hours of last night," Shi Wenxuan said in a hoarse voice. "Everyone was dead, including bodyguards, servants... and even pets."
Baili Pangpang suddenly stood up: "You suspect we did it?!"
Shi Wenxuan was silent for a moment: "Where were you last night?"
Lin Qiye's Eternal Night Domain rippled slightly: "Keep watch at the Cold Mountain Orphanage."
An Qingyu's robotic arm displayed surveillance data: "12 cameras around the orphanage can testify that we did not leave all night."
Shi Wenxuan shook his head: "With your abilities, it's not difficult to avoid surveillance."
Zhang Yun's Candle Dragon True Flame suddenly intensified: "Are you interrogating us?"
Shi Wenxuan pulled up a blurry surveillance video—
In the scene, a figure shrouded in a black robe stands outside the Li family manor, holding a black cross in his hand.
The man's build was extremely similar to Lin Qiye's, and the outline of a scabbard was vaguely visible beneath his black robe.
“The aura of the Eternal Night Domain remains.” Shi Wenxuan pointed to the energy detection report. “There are also traces of burning from the Candle Dragon True Flame at the scene.”
Cao Yuan's black blade surged with murderous intent: "It's a forgery."
Baili Pangpang was so angry he jumped up and down: "This is clearly a frame-up! If we really wanted to kill someone, would we need to go through all this trouble?!"
Shi Wenxuan smiled wryly: "I know... but the procedures have to be followed. Besides..."
He took a deep breath: "We found this on Li Chengming's computer."
Projection switching —
An encrypted email, sent by the sender named "Nightfall".
The content consists of only one line:
The Li family should be destroyed. —Lin Qiye
The meeting room was deathly silent.
All the night watchmen along the river placed their hands on their weapons.
Baili Pangpang's forehead was covered in sweat: "Seven Nights! This is...!"
Lin Qiye slowly raised his head, the Eternal Night pattern on his right eye glowing slightly: "Captain Shi, do you think I'd be stupid enough to leave my name?"
Shi Wenxuan shook his head: "I don't believe it... but headquarters has ordered a thorough investigation."
The vice-captain behind him suddenly spoke up: "Perhaps [Nightfall] is retaliating against the Li family for threatening the orphanage?"
Zhang Yun's Candle Dragon True Flame exploded with sparks: "We need revenge?"
An Qingyu's robotic arm displayed a data analysis: "Logical error. If it were retaliation, it should have been a public deterrent, not a staged massacre."
"Fatty can't take this anymore!" Fatty Baili suddenly pulled out his phone. "I'm calling right now to get the entire legal department of Baili Group to come over! Let's see who dares to frame us!"
Shi Wenxuan pressed down on his wrist: "Young Master, don't make things more complicated."
He lowered his voice: "Headquarters has sent an 'arbitrator'... Until then, please cooperate and remain in Linjiang."
Lin Qiye suddenly stood up: "Take us to the scene."
Shi Wenxuan was taken aback: "What?"
“The Eternal Night Domain can trace the source of energy.” Lin Qiye’s black box straight sword emitted a soft hum. “A forgery… must have a flaw.”
The Li Family Manor stands on scorched earth.
Lin Qiye's Eternal Night Domain fully unfolded, and pitch-black light enveloped the ruins.
Countless energy afterimages reconstructed within the domain—
The figure of the man in black robes appeared, but his movements were stiff, like a puppet on strings;
The aura on the black cross was a mixture of holiness and evil, clearly a cobbled-together product;
The most crucial flaw lies in—
“The traces of the Candle Dragon True Flame… were injected from the outside.” Zhang Yun’s dragon eyes locked onto a certain scorch mark. “Someone extracted the remnants of my power and deliberately staged the scene.”
Anqingyu's robotic arm collected soil samples: "Detected a mixture of 'Abyssal Corrosion' and 'Divine Power'... Similar to Hellish Contamination, but much older."
Cao Yuan's black blade suddenly pointed to a corner of the ruins: "There's something there."
Baili Pangpang rummaged through the rubble and unearthed a charred bronze badge—
The design features a cross entwined with tentacles, with the words "Penglai" engraved on the back.
"The Penglai Chamber of Commerce?!" Baili Pangpang's eyes widened. "They wiped out their own people?!"
An Qingyu's glasses flashed with a cold light: "Logically sound. The Li family has lost its value, and Penglai is silencing them and framing them—killing two birds with one stone."
Shi Wenxuan's face turned pale instantly: "The Penglai Chamber of Commerce... has actually infiltrated to this extent?"
Suddenly, a golden light fell from the sky!
The arbitrator, clad in a white robe, hovered in the air, his voice icy:
"[Nightfall] Squad, disarm immediately and submit to investigation!"
Lin Qiye looked up, and the Eternal Night Domain slightly contracted: "The evidence points to Penglai. Why aren't the arbitrators investigating the real culprit?"
The arbitrator raised his hand and tossed out a golden chain: "Headquarters order: Better to make a wrong judgment than to condone it!"
The moment the chains wrapped around Lin Qiye—
"clang--!!!"
Zhang Yun's God-Slaying Spear shattered the chains, and the True Flame of the Candle Dragon soared into the sky!
"If you want to touch Seven Nights, ask me for my gun first."
Shi Wenxuan suddenly stepped forward, blocking Nightfall's path: "Arbitrator! There are indeed suspicious points in this matter!"
He raised the Penglai badge: "In the name of the captain of the Linjiang Night Watch, I request that the investigation be reopened!"
The arbitrator sneered: "Shi Wenxuan, are you trying to betray us?"