Boom!!!
Elder Yue's words struck Hong Tianyu like a bolt from the blue, leaving him dazed, his heart nearly leaping out of his chest.
Elder Yue.
He was a renowned figure in the entire Southeast region!
And his superior, General Chen... it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him a pillar of strength!
Yet, such an influential figure lacked the authority to know the origin of this seal. Didn't this mean the person's status was sky-high?
Hong Tianyin was stunned for a long time, unable to recover.
Elder Yue's voice came again: "Although we don't know that person's identity, it's best you don't interfere with anything related to him."
"But..."
"Elder Yue, this is a murder case!"
"And the victim was my subordinate, a high-ranking official from the Suhang Military Region!"
"If I stand by and do nothing..."
Despite his reservations, Hong Tianyin was unwilling to give up.
Just as Zheng Ding Tian had analyzed.
Zheng Yingxiong was a trusted subordinate he had personally nurtured. If he couldn't avenge his death, he would inevitably lose a significant portion of his prestige.
Who in the entire Suhang Military Region wouldn't know he was a coward?
Even though he held a high position, standing at the pinnacle of the pyramid required support from countless foundations below!
Once he lost the people's support, the pinnacle would become a mere decoration!
"Foolish!"
"Utterly laughable!"
However, before Hong Tianyin could finish speaking, Elder Yue interrupted him: "Do you know what this seal represents?"
"Information that even General Chen has no authority to access is absolutely top secret!"
"This person must have an extraordinary background, with influence and power far beyond our imagination!"
"It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say he can cover the sky with one hand and stir up storms!"
"You actually intend to confront him? Have you tired of living?"
"If you don't want to die..."
"You should quickly go and beg for forgiveness."
"If you can return alive tonight, that would be a blessing from the heavens!"
With that, Elder Yue hung up the phone.
He was furious!
How could he have brought out such an idiotic person!
The most crucial aspects of serving in the military or politics are understanding the situation and adapting accordingly!
Yet, this Hong Tianyin was like a stubborn bull, charging towards a tiger when he knew there was a tiger in the mountain!
This was not bravery, but extreme foolishness.
After being thoroughly berated by Elder Yue, Hong Tianyin suddenly awoke.
Yes.
He had been blinded by anger.
Someone of this caliber was not someone a mere governor of the Suhang Military Region could afford to offend.
Regaining his senses, Hong Tianyin cursed Zheng Ding Tian to death in his heart!
But cursing him was useless. The most urgent matter now was how to get out of this predicament!
Hong Tianyin's mind raced, and he quickly thought of the only solution: an apology!
"Governor Chen, I truly owe you a great debt this time!"
As he said this, Hong Tianyin's heart pounded: "If it weren't for you, I might have..."
"You know fear now?"
Elder Yue's scolding had been quite loud, and Chen Zhengnan had heard some of it. He couldn't help but utter a faint taunt.
Although, he hadn't been much better off than Hong Tianyin that afternoon.
"I'll remember this favor."
Hong Tianyin gave an awkward smile and said, "However, I still need your help to introduce me. I want to go and apologize to that esteemed sir."
"Let's go!"
Chen Zhengnan and Hong Tianyin had no deep-seated animosity, nor did he want a governor to die within his jurisdiction.
Moreover.
As long as Hong Tianyin was not ungrateful, saving him would also bring significant benefits to himself!
Since ancient times, the military and politics have been separate, with neither able to control the other.
But if he owed him a life-saving debt, it would be different.
Chen Zhengnan led the way.
Hong Tianyin, holding the Wolf King Seal, followed behind, appearing utterly contrite, like a primary school student who had made a mistake.
"Sir, Hong Tianyin, Governor of the Suhang Military Region, requests an audience!" Chen Zhengnan bowed and asked for permission, not daring to bring Hong Tianyin in rashly.
"Enter!"
After receiving Bai Zihe's permission, Chen Zhengnan led Hong Tianyin into the villa.
Hong Tianyin stepped forward with the Wolf King Seal held high, and said with deep apprehension, "Sir, your subordinate Hong Tianyin has offended you and has come to beg for your forgiveness!"
"This is your seal!"
Hong Tianyin knelt before Bai Zihe, holding the Wolf King Seal above his head, presenting it to Bai Zihe.
Bai Zihe took the Wolf King Seal and looked at Hong Tianyin, "You may rise!"
"Thank you, sir!"
To Hong Tianyin, Bai Zihe's words were more melodious than any heavenly music!
This meant he was not going to pursue the matter further!
However, Hong Tianyin still explained, " this time, I was misled by Old Man Zheng's slander that I committed such a foolish act."
"I will leave immediately!"
" I will absolutely not be involved in this matter again!"
"I am deeply disturbed by having disturbed your rest, sir. Tianyin will take my leave now."
Although he said this, Hong Tianyin still dared not get up, remaining kneeling on the ground, awaiting Bai Zihe's consent.
Without Bai Zihe's explicit permission, he dared not leave!
Bai Zihe nodded lightly, "If there is a next time, you will be killed without mercy!"
"Yes, yes, yes..."
Hong Tianyin wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and quickly retreated from the villa.
"Phew—"
After leaving the villa, Hong Tianyin took deep breaths of fresh air.
Hong Tianyin then realized.
At some point, his back was already soaked with sweat, and his clothes could almost be wrung dry.
It was too suffocating!
Bai Zihe, just by sitting there, was like a towering mountain, a bottomless abyss, exuding an overwhelming pressure.
"Governor Chen."
Hong Tianyin asked with lingering fear, "When did such a terrifying great figure arrive in Suhang?"
"I only found out this afternoon, around the time Zheng Yingxiong died."
Chen Zhengnan shook his head and said, "The arrival of someone like them in Suhang is like a dragon submerging in a stream, or a phoenix descending to a branch. It's beyond the comprehension of mere ants like you and me."
"The heavens of Suhang..."
"I fear they are about to change!"
Upon hearing this, Hong Tianyin nodded in agreement.
"Governor Hong, how will you thank me this time?"
Chen Zhengnan said, half-jokingly.
If it weren't for him this time, Hong Tianyin might have met his end here.
This was a life-saving favor of immense significance!
And it was a favor from the governor of the Suhang Military Region!
While a powerful figure like Bai Zihe might disdain Hong Tianyin, for Chen Zhengnan, sometimes a single word of support from Hong Tianyin could change the entire situation in Suhang!
"Governor Chen, rest assured!"
Hong Tianyin said solemnly, "I will remember your favor. If there's ever anything I can help with in the future, please don't hesitate to ask, and I will never refuse!"
Firstly.
Chen Zhengnan had essentially saved his life this time!
Secondly.
Chen Zhengnan was closer to this Lord Bai than he was. If there was an opportunity, perhaps he could get acquainted through Chen Zhengnan... that would be a great fortune!
As they talked, the two returned to the military base.
Upon seeing Hong Tianyin return, Zheng Ding Tian and his entourage immediately stepped forward and asked, "Governor Hong, have you taken Bai Zihe's head?"