Chapter 209 - Chapter 209: Chapter 181, Anyone Investigating Will Die_1

Chapter 209: Chapter 181, Anyone Investigating Will Die_1

Seeing the bullet the other party had taken out, Wu Heng didn’t show a surprised expression.

‘Lieyi’ fired more than one or two shots from a long distance at the enemy, and not every shot hit the target.

I had my skeleton look for the fired bullets at the scene.

Still, there were some bullets that fell into the grass, or pierced into the earth and walls, that could not be found in a short time.

It isn’t strange for the Iron Guard Knights to find those bullets while they were conducting a search during the day.

“Do you think I killed him?” Wu Heng said.

“We’re only asking. What do you mean by being so resistant, Captain Wu Heng?” Another young member of the Knights took a step forward and continued to ask.

Wu Heng waved his hand and said, “Which eye of yours saw me resisting?”

The young Knights member’s expression halted, and his face became even more unpleasant.

The middle-aged leader signaled the young member not to worry, and directly said, “Captain Wu Heng, please explain this. Why would this appear in Gianluca’s place?”

The other party didn’t want to deviate the topic and pulled it back to the bullet.

Wu Heng shook his head, “It’s not mine.”

“How do you prove that it’s not yours?”

“This is a type of weapon, similar to a strong crossbow. Others could get it as well, and ours are clearly different.” Wu Heng opens his handgun, takes out a bullet, and puts it onto it.

What the other party had taken out was a bullet, but the difference can still be made out.

The type and size are clearly different.

The middle-aged man compared them and continued to say, “This equipment, we need to take it with us to verify.”

“Our association has regulations, members’ equipment and tools are personal belongings and cannot be occupied in any manner. Of course, I’ll also cooperate with your investigation. Please have the chancellor write an application to the headquarters. Once the approval comes, I’ll immediately hand over the weapon to you.” Wu Heng put the bullet he took out back, and inserted the magazine back in.

Chancellor Gomez gave him a look, followed by saying, “Wu Heng just joined the association. He has no reasons to harbor this much enmity with the other party. You should investigate others.”

“Do you know Gianluca?” The middle-aged man still did not give up.

“I’ve indeed met him once. He wanted to buy a prop from me but due to the price the deal was not made.” Wu Heng replied.

“What about afterwards?”

“Did not see him afterwards. If we had conflicts, we would immediately call the association to resolve it. There’s absolutely no need to escalate it to this degree.” Wu Heng explained according to his own thoughts.

The two didn’t ask anymore and recorded it in the book.

“Chancellor Gomez, sorry for the disturbance. We will leave now.” The two saluted to Gomez. Then they said to Wu Heng, “Mr. Wu Heng, before the investigation is clear, please do not leave this city.”

“That cannot be certain. If there are missions, I still have to lead the team to carry them out.” Wu Heng said.

The other party had nothing to do with Wu Heng, they turned around and left.

When only the Chancellor and he were left in the study room…

Gomez then asked, “Do you have a conflict with the Knights?”

Wu Heng knew his attitude was clearly resistant. He immediately said, “Chancellor, yesterday my home was attacked by a group of masked men who tried to rob my property. Those Knights stood by and watched the fun. And now when a merchant has died, they displayed an attitude as though a huge incident has happened. I am just annoyed.”

“There is such a thing?” Gomez’s eyebrows furrowed deeper, “Are they from the same group that tried to assassinate you last time?”

“Not sure, it’s very likely related to them.”

“I’ll arrange for some people to keep an eye out around your residence.” The chancellor said.

Wu Heng shook his head and said, “I have also made some arrangements. If there’s still danger, I’ll report to the chancellor.”

“Hmm, you go back first. Don’t conflict with the Knights. They represent the City Lord’s Mansion. We still have to get by on both sides.”

“Yes, Chancellor!”

Having said that, Wu Heng turned around and left.

…

The two Knights left the association.

The young member hesitated a bit and then said, “Leader, his resistance was obvious when he was answering questions, and he was tense. He’s a big suspect.”

The middle-aged leader looked at him and said, “Maybe, but without substantial evidence, we can’t do anything to him.”

“Just let him go just like this?”

“Leave it to the City Lord to handle. We just need to do our part.” The middle-aged leader continued to say.

Gianluca’s mansion, now is just like a haunted house.

One could see blood all over the place and traces of fight, but all the bodies and furniture have vanished into thin air.

This is not something an ordinary person could do.

It was just a formality.

No one wanted to investigate.

If they found the killer today, they wouldn’t live past tomorrow.

…

Wu Heng left the study, still controlling his expression.

Just in case there were any means to spy in secret, observing his every move.

Gianluca’s death did not seem to cause too serious a crisis.

At least the association did not intervene, and the Iron Guard Knights of Lundham City merely made visits and inquiries.

It hasn’t escalated to the point of breaking off with Lundham City.

This is a good thing.

I hope the incident will calm down and return to normal life.

Of course, with Gianluca’s death, the Secret Cultivation Hall and that fat man know my plan.

I also have to be careful, in case the other party makes any out-of-line moves, or produces evidence.

I must prepare in advance.

Upon returning to the lounge and opening the door, Duke was sitting on the sofa eating.

Seeing Wu Heng come in, he immediately showed an expression of discovering a big secret and said, “Captain, someone died in the inner city area. Everyone is now discussing it. You say if we catch the killer, would there be a merit award.”

Wu Heng was almost fainted by anger and said, “It’s not on the wanted order, why should we catch him? This is the job of the Iron Guard Knights. We already have so many enemies around us, let’s not provoke others.”

“Oh, that makes sense.” Duke sat back down and continued to say, “Captain, Glask asked me to tell you that the new batch of armor is ready. When someone is available at home, they can deliver it directly to you.”

Glask is the name of the owner of Maoliao Armor Shop.

Duke kept mentioning it, so over time, it was remembered.

“Let’s go. Let’s go see it together.”

“Alright!”

The two got up and headed straight out.

…

The Outer City Area was also in a semblance of chaos.

Members of various gangs could be seen patrolling in groups along the way.

Every one of them was alert, as if danger was imminent.

Wu Heng and Duke arrived at the Maoliao Armour Shop.

A few beastmen had joined the shop, seemingly to help guard it.

Seeing Wu Heng walk in, the beastman shop owner immediately put on a smile, “Our captain is here. We just received some beast milk, which is beneficial for the body. Take some of it with you and let your friends have a taste.”

Beastmen were not as naive and honest as the rumors suggested.

Those in business understood some social graces.

Wu Heng walked into the shop with a smile, asking, “What’s going on in the Outer City Area today? Why are there guards at the shop entrance?”

The shop owner cautiously looked outside before lowering his voice, “You probably don’t know yet. Last night, the entire White Wolf Gang was wiped out. Not a single person survived. The entire street is filled with body parts and blood clots. People are still cleaning up.”

It turned out to be because of the White Wolf Gang incident.

“Isn’t internal gang conflict normal? Why is everyone so on edge?”

“The White Wolf Gang was a major faction with many businesses. The gangs that eliminated them weren’t interested in their businesses, but other factions couldn’t resist the temptation. If no one mediates, there might be an all-out brawl. We’re afraid, so we’ve increased our guard, preventing anyone from taking advantage in the chaos,” the shop owner continued.

“Oh, that makes sense!” Wu Heng nodded.

“Captain, do you want to check the goods, or should I just have them sent over to you?” The shop owner continued.

“Take me over.”

“Okay,” the owner thought Wu Heng wanted to inspect the goods and spent the journey assuring him of their quality.

Upon entering the warehouse…

He pointed to a pile of leather armor, “These are the ones, feel free to inspect.”

Wu Heng nodded, glancing casually.

He put everything into his Space Ring.

The shop owner was taken aback, but quickly realized it was a storage tool, and proceeded to effusively praise it.

Wu Heng continued, “Do you have any quality plate armor for human warriors?”

“Of course we do. Please follow me, and I’ll show you,” the shop owner led him back to the front of the store and began introducing the plate armor on the wooden rack.

They were fully covered in metal, lined with leather inside.

They looked pretty decent.

“How much?”

“For the full set? 420 silver coins,” the shop owner replied.

“Can I get a discount if I buy in bulk?”

The shop owner replied, “Captain, whether you buy a lot or not, I’ll give you the lowest price; 400 silver coins.”

Wu Heng got straight to the point and said, “I need 60 sets.”

Spurt~!

The shop owner, who had been sipping water, sprayed it all out in surprise.

“60 sets?”

“What’s the matter?” Wu Heng asked.

“Uh, I’ll have someone start packing the armor immediately,” the shop owner quickly left to instruct his staff to pack the armor.

After all the armors were packed…

Wu Heng put them all in his Space Ring and counted out the required silver coins, handing them over to the owner.

The shop owner’s face was lit up with joy.

Then, someone carried over two leather water bags.

The shop owner said, “Captain, this is beast milk brought back from the clan. Take it back and try it. If you like it, I can have more delivered to you next time.”

“No need, I’m not accustomed to this,” Wu Heng declined.

“Try it, it’s good for your health.”

After some back and forth, Wu Heng finally accepted.

He really couldn’t get accustomed to beastmen’s food and tastes.

After making his purchases, he sent Duke home first.

He then left the shop himself to head towards the Pinned Gang’s base.

…

Guided by an underling…

Wu Heng walked straight into the courtyard.

Wen Mansha, clad in leather armor, her face cold, exuded a faint aura of killing intent.

“You all go out first, keep watch outside.”

“Yes, ma’am!” The underling left immediately.

Those who remained were Wen Mansha’s trusted confidants, many of whom had also participated in the battle to protect the maid in the Inner City Area. They probably had an idea of what was going on.

When the courtyard gate was closed…

Wen Mansha dropped her stern expression, “Master.”

She softly called and then leaned in.

“Are you hurt?”

“No, but I’m still scared,” Wen Mansha took him to a corner and opened up a grass mat, revealing several corpses, “He was the leader of the White Wolf Gang; the others were key members. They’re all here.”

The corpses were pallid, evidently dead for some time.

Indeed, they were the ones who intercepted him.

“Well done.”

“Thank you, Master.”

Wu Heng proceeded to cast Bone Manipulation Skill on the corpses.

The flesh and blood fell off, and the corpses stood up.

“These corpses will follow you from now on, continue managing the gang.”

Wen Mansha’s eyes widened, expressing both surprise and joy.