Celestial Night Emperor

Chapter 159: Chapter 159: The Chu Family is in Big Trouble

The assassin codenamed Madam Butterfly was dumped at the entrance of the Police Headquarters Mansion. Her confession, along with evidence like bomb-making materials, was tied to her body.

The evidence was conclusive, and she confessed on the spot.

The assassin’s face was terrifyingly pale as she knelt there, begging to be thrown in prison.

”Too terrifying... The lord of the Dark World himself made a move. Taichu of the Ten Thousand Realms Hall... I can’t believe *he* targeted me!”

Madam Butterfly trembled with fear. ”Hurry, get me to prison! I’m so scared! I’m really so scared!”

The special guards on-site were on high alert, but it was unnecessary. The bomber’s limbs had all been broken, leaving her completely incapable of resistance.

But who on earth possessed such methods?

So elusive!

Not only had they caught the culprit and solved the case in such a short amount of time, but they even delivered her to the Police Department’s doorstep?

Too outrageous!

Meanwhile, the evidence and confession were delivered directly to the command center.

Guan Dongshan breathed a sigh of relief.

’To think such a major case in Jinling was solved in an instant. The Night Emperor is truly a divine figure.’

Qin Tianxuan looked at him coolly. ”I’ve delivered the culprit. The evidence is all here. But I’ll be handling this case.”

He then stood and swept his gaze across the room. ”Does anyone have any objections?”

Who would dare object?

Or rather, the heads of every department were simply stunned.

Elder Chang from the Police Department rushed forward in disbelief. ”You... who in the world are you?”

Qin Tianxuan gave a faint smile. Without offering any explanation, he turned and left.

Guan Dongshan hurriedly chased after him.

”Dongshan, do you have other thoughts on this case?” Qin Tianxuan stopped in his tracks.

Guan Dongshan quickly bowed. ”No, sir. Since you’ve taken over the case, I only wished to ask... if the Chu Family is involved, how should we proceed?”

The Chu Family!

A savage look filled Qin Tianxuan’s eyes. ”From now on, there will be no more Chu Family!”

That single sentence sent a chill down Guan Dongshan’s spine.

He was a smart man and understood immediately.

Lowering his voice, he asked, ”Sir, if you intend to move against the Chu Family, will you require our assistance?”

Qin Tianxuan said coolly, ”Unnecessary. This is a personal grudge.”

Guan Dongshan escorted him all the way out of the headquarters.

Just before he left, Qin Tianxuan seemed to recall something. ”Go back and explain to that Elder Chang from the Police Department. Tell him I bear him no ill will.”

Governor Guan watched until Qin Tianxuan’s figure vanished before returning to the command center.

The center was in an uproar. The heads of the various departments all crowded around him.

”Governor, who on earth is that young man?”

”Exactly! We’re all just stunned. How did he do that? Is this for real?”

Guan Dongshan gave a slight wave of his hand, dismissing all uninvolved personnel.

He then looked at everyone with a solemn expression and said, enunciating each word, ”I can tell you, but you must treat this as a top secret. His true identity must never be revealed, not even to those closest to you!”

They all swore to secrecy.

Especially Elder Chang, who was anxiously wringing his hands.

Only then did Guan Dongshan say in a grave voice, ”He is the Northern Domain War God... Night Emperor Tianxuan!”

THUD. Elder Chang from the Police Department collapsed to the floor, his face a mask of regret and horror.

”I... I actually said those ridiculous things to the Night Emperor!”

Tugging at his beard in a panic, Elder Chang cried, ”What... what am I going to do!”

”Elder Chang,” Guan Dongshan said, patting his shoulder. ”Before he left, the gentleman specifically told me to reassure you. He said he bears no ill will toward you or the Police Department.”

Elder Chang wished the ground would swallow him whole, his old face flushing red with shame. ”I am unworthy... I’ve truly grown senile.”

They left the command center, abuzz with what they had just learned.

The heads of the twelve departments said no more about Lord Night Emperor.

They had that much sense and discipline, at least.

The case was now considered solved, and after a long, busy day, they each pulled out their phones and suddenly broke into smiles.

”What a grand affair the Jinling Chu Family is putting on. Hosting Jinling’s premier evening banquet at the Tianhai Grand Hotel?”

”Oh, you got an invitation too? Are you planning on going?”

”He’s the vice-chairman of the Jinling Commerce Association, after all. A major tycoon in our city. We should probably go and make an appearance.”

More than half of the twelve department heads were planning to attend.

Elder Chang was still unsettled, his mind dwelling on the recent events. He was one of the key guests the Chu Family had invited.

”Well, let’s go have a look,” Elder Chang, as a senior figure among Jinling’s leadership, finally said. With his decision made, the other department heads called for their cars and set off with their secretaries and aides.

Meanwhile, Qin Tianxuan was also on his way to the Tianhai Grand Hotel.

’How could he possibly miss the Chu Family’s banquet?’

And he still had Madam Butterfly’s confession in his hand.

Qin Tianxuan sneered as he read it. ’Looks like the Chu Family has gotten themselves into some serious trouble.’

Ahead lay the Tianhai Grand Hotel. The entrance was festooned with lights and banners, one of which was a massive sign that read: WELCOME, HONORED GUESTS!

Nearly every major figure in Jinling had gathered there.

The parking lot couldn’t contain all the luxury cars; they were lined up for three blocks.

Many influential leaders had received a secret tip.

The guest of honor at the Chu Family’s banquet was none other than the Night Emperor himself!

Who would pass up such an opportunity?

As Qin Tianxuan gazed upon the magnificent, bustling scene, his mind couldn’t help but drift back to a miserable, rainy day years ago.

’Mom, this is the family that killed you. The family that locked us out, mother and son, leaving us to die.’

’Watch me from heaven, Mom. Your son is going to settle this years-long grudge, right here in Jinling!’

He slowly took out his wallet, looking at a yellowed photo inside.

The photo showed a slender woman holding a small boy.

’His mother, from so many years ago... now only a memory preserved in a photograph.’

Sorrow filled Qin Tianxuan’s eyes. He gently kissed the photograph of his mother, then strode proudly into the hall.

In that instant, his rage burned like the flames of Hell!

Ahead, a member of the Chu Family’s security detail stepped forward to block his path. ”Sir, do you have an invitation?”

Qin Tianxuan snapped his head up. The killing intent in his eyes was suffused with a demonic aura, straight from Hell itself!

The two guards felt as if their bodies had been plunged into utter darkness. The surrounding clamor, the nearby lights—it was as if everything had vanished.

Their bodies went ice-cold, yet sweat streamed down their backs. For a moment, they were frozen stiff.

They still hadn’t recovered by the time Qin Tianxuan walked into the banquet hall.