A heretical cultivator in Bureau 749, I'm the fiercest at pulling out tendons and skinning peop

To be fair, Wang Bing isn't entirely brainless.

He knew that what he was doing was shady, so he deliberately went through a few detours before posting.

I used a proxy IP, registered a secondary account, and even deliberately chose to post at three or four in the morning, when most people are asleep, making it the most difficult to trace.

The problem is that he's not dealing with ordinary people.

Who are the dozen or so powerful figures in Jinghai?

Those were all old foxes who had survived under Zhang Yucheng's thumb for nearly a hundred years.

They were frequently exploited by Zhang Yucheng, so they had long since developed a set of counter-surveillance skills.

Although this skill was useless in front of Zhang Yucheng, it was more than enough to investigate Wang Bing.

The address was found in less than half a day.

Emerald Lake Villa District, Courtyard No. 8.

Upon seeing this address, the heads of several prominent families exchanged bewildered glances.

Isn't this the Wang family's villa?

They recognized each other on the spot; they were all from the same circle, so who wouldn't know who?

Although the Wang family is a prominent family in Shanghai, they also own property in Jinghai and occasionally come to stay for a few days. They are acquainted with these prominent families in Jinghai.

Especially in recent years, the Wang family's momentum has been incredibly strong, as if they've been given a cheat code. They make money no matter what they do, and their investments always go up in rank. Everyone in the industry has seen it and is green with envy.

"I knew it! Who the hell would post something like this on Jinghai's turf? Turns out they're from out of town. No wonder they're so bold."

"Damn it, their core base is outside, so they can just pack up and leave when the time comes. But what about us? Our core base is all in Jinghai; we can't even run away."

Someone spoke first, their voice carrying a sarcastic tone.

Upon hearing this, everyone present fell silent.

Yes, they can't escape.

They are like sheep that Zhang Yucheng raises in Jinghai. Whenever he needs money, he will find an excuse to fleece them.

What? You won't give it to me?

I'm sorry, but a group of bandits will randomly spawn near Jinghai at that time.

Those bandits come and go without a trace, specializing in robbing aristocratic families, and their cultivation levels are frighteningly high.

You reported it to the police? The 749 Bureau did accept the case, but after investigating, they couldn't find anything at all.

Isn't that a coincidence? After a while, Bureau 749 will "just happen" to get a clue, "just happen" to recover some of the stolen goods, and "just happen" to need to collect a "case handling fee".

After a while, everyone understood.

Of course, it's not that they don't want to move out of Jinghai, far away from Jinghai 749, and far away from Zhang Yucheng.

But we can't leave.

Zhang Yucheng is keeping a close watch on you; the moment you leave the Jinghai territory, you'll encounter bandits who have spawned nearby.

They knew exactly what would happen next without even thinking about it.

The bandits robbed them of everything, and then the Jinghai 749 Bureau "just happened" to arrive and "just happened" to drive the bandits away. As for the stolen goods?

I'm sorry, that's stolen goods. We need to recover and seize it first, and then return it after verification.

As for when the nuclear test will be completed, that's hard to say.

Anyway, after a while of verification, it ended up in the account of the Jinghai 749 Bureau.

In fact, these prominent families in Jinghai had opportunities to escape.

Previously, Zhang Yucheng was trapped in a strange realm, his fate unknown, leaving only that barbarian Liuzhou to hold the line in Jinghai.

Back then, if someone wanted to run away, no one could stop them.

But they are greedy.

They thought that since Zhang Yucheng was gone, Jinghai would be their domain.

Shouldn't we take this opportunity to make a quick buck?

So they began to amass wealth in Jinghai.

After making one fortune, they want to make a second; after making a second, they want to make a third.

They were gambling, betting that Zhang Yucheng wouldn't get out so easily.

And what happened? They lost their bet.

Ji Zuodao, that troublemaker, managed to pull Zhang Yucheng out of the strange realm.

The day Zhang Yucheng returned, the entire aristocratic family in Jinghai felt as if the sky had fallen.

The feeling was like a group of thieves ransacking a house, only for the homeowner to suddenly return, carrying a kitchen knife.

That time, Zhang Yucheng almost emptied their savings.

So they learned their lesson after that.

They did whatever Zhang Yucheng said.

They gave Zhang Yucheng whatever he wanted.

We will not resist, we will not delay, and we will not give Zhang Yucheng any reason to cause trouble.

As for that Ji Zuodao...

They are even more untouchable.

That kid is practically a carbon copy of Zhang Yucheng, even more troublesome than Zhang Yucheng.

Zhang Yucheng at least had some sense of propriety, but that kid was completely unreasonable.

He's like a gang leader.

There's absolutely nothing you can do about this kind of person.

Since they found that the IP address of the post belonged to the Wang family's villa, the heads of several prominent families decided to pay a personal visit.

Firstly, they wanted to get an explanation.

Damn it, you're from out of town, causing trouble in Jinghai's territory and making us suffer as a result. How are you going to settle this score?

Secondly, and more importantly, they need to state their position.

Ji Zuodao needs to know that this matter not only has nothing to do with them, but they will also take the initiative to help him find the mastermind behind it.

This is called showing loyalty.

Although they didn't know if Ji Zuodao had sent people to watch them, what if he had?

What if Ji Zuodao is watching over it somewhere?

So, after this trip, when Ji Zuodao comes to "fine" them again, will he be able to be a little lighter?

Several heads of powerful families, accompanied by their trusted confidants, marched in a grand procession towards the Emerald Lake villa district.

The scene was so large that those who knew the situation said they were going to demand an explanation, while those who didn't might have thought they were going to start a firefight.

The leader was an elderly man with gray hair, wearing a dark blue Tang suit and leaning on a huanghuali cane, looking quite like a hermit.

But if you look closely into his eyes, you'll find they're full of shrewdness and calculation, like an old fox.

His name is Liu Boyuan. He is the head of the Liu family in Jinghai and the most senior and distinguished member of this aristocratic family.

Liu Boyuan stood at the entrance of the Wang family villa, looked up at the imposing vermilion gate, and sneered.

"Heh, quite the grand display."

The other family heads behind him also laughed, their laughter carrying a hint of schadenfreude.

"What's the use of a grand display? If you offend that person, even the grandest display will turn into a funeral parlor."

"That's right. What good is money if it just ends up being someone else's cash cow?"

"Alright, alright, that's enough. Let's go inside."

Liu Boyuan waved his hand, signaling the people behind him to quiet down.

Then he stepped forward, raised his hand, and knocked on the door.

The person who opened the door was the Wang family's butler, a middle-aged man in his fifties, wearing a sharp suit and with his hair neatly combed, looking very professional.

He opened the door and was stunned to see the group of people standing there.

The sheer scale and the imposing presence of them made it clear they weren't just there for a casual visit.

"Gentlemen...who is this?"

The butler's voice held a hint of probing as he cautiously asked.

Liu Boyuan smiled, a smile that looked kind and friendly, but if you looked closely, you would find that a knife was hidden beneath that smile.

"We are representatives from various families in Jinghai. We would like to speak with Mr. and Mrs. Wang about something. Please inform them."

The butler glanced at Liu Boyuan, then at the group of people behind him, and his heart skipped a beat.

He knew the visitor was up to no good.

He dared not delay, and quickly invited the group into the living room before hurrying upstairs to inform them.