Martial Ascent to Divinity-Chapter 579 - 561: Weakness

On the way as the five-nation envoy flew, the inspector and patrol officer visited the hospital room again for questioning.

Zhao Nandi stayed by Zhou Leng’s side, not saying a word.

After asking some inconsequential questions, the two patrol officers turned off the recording.

One of the inspectors smiled and said, "After we returned last time, we received criticism from Ms. Zhao, and we reflected deeply."

"We reinvestigated the files, visited witnesses, and gathered evidence."

"Eventually, we discovered this issue was not an irreconcilable conflict."

"We painstakingly persuaded the victim, and finally, the victim agreed to our new plan."

"The new plan is that both parties make concessions, the victim withdraws the lawsuit, and Zhou Leng presents an apology note."

"Don’t misunderstand, this is not a confession; it’s an ordinary apology note. It doesn’t even need details; just honesty about inadvertently doing something wrong."

"With this apology note, we can persuade the other side, ending this mutually harmful, no-win situation."

Zhou Leng and Zhao Nandi exchanged a glance.

This scene was exactly the same as what they had discussed a few days ago.

"You all really understand the law, huh?" Zhou Leng sighed softly.

At that time, Zhao Nandi consulted a lawyer friend, who had mentioned that often people use the pretext of not pursuing charges to get the falsely accused to write an apology letter.

Generally, those who can be falsely accused are people who dare not show anger, educated since childhood by teachers and parents to be scolded with ’Why didn’t he bully others but only you? It must be that you didn’t do well yourself first.’

Such people are kind and timid, likely to be forced to write apology letters or similar evidence.

Once the apologizer gets the apology letter, they launch a second attack, completely crushing the real victim.

Besides, that lawyer mentioned various details.

Zhao Nandi said, "I see, then I think both sides should meet and first talk about specific matters, and then we discuss the apology note, how about that?"

The two patrol officers remained expressionless, while the two inspectors’ eyes flashed.

The inspector smiled and said, "The victim is currently suffering from severe depression and is not suitable to meet you. Whether to meet or not is not important. What’s important is both sides taking a step back, and this matter can be perfectly resolved, isn’t it?"

Zhou Leng pointed at the recording equipment and asked, "Why did you turn off the recording in advance?"

All four looked expressionless.

The inspector said, "We only wish to mediate the grievances between both parties, and nothing else."

In the pale ward, Zhou Leng sat reclined on the hospital bed, wearing a blue and white hospital gown, with a red critical patient wristband on his hand.

Looking at the four by the bedside, Zhou Leng spoke slowly, "At this point, some things, I can only speak openly about."

"My martial arts path is broken, and I no longer pose a threat to the sixteen families behind you or whoever else. Your targeting has ruined my life. Even if the truth comes out later, most people won’t care and will still believe what they initially believed."

"Many such cases online turn over or get reversed because later on, they’re less propagated, leading most people to still believe the original result. Again and again, again and again."

"I know, you want to drive me to death."

"However, I, Zhou Leng, have never been a coward, nor will I be."

"I, Zhou Leng, do not accept reformation, do not accept favoring Type A."

"Once my life is threatened, I will spare no cost to retaliate in kind, blood for blood."

"Remember today’s words, you four, and everyone behind you."

"Once I sense a death threat, I will take you down, one by one."

"I may have lost my True Qi, but my body is still no less than an ordinary Innate."

"I don’t know how many of you are Innate, but I suggest you start counting those in your family who aren’t, and hide them well. Seriously, hide them."

"Don’t talk to me about benevolence, morality!"

"Since you treat justice, morality, and goodness as shackles, publicly holding them high while secretly cutting them down, acting recklessly."

"Then, the servile iron brand in my mind regarding compliance, morality, and obedience naturally dissipates."

"Yes, I have a weakness."

"You have yours too."

"Find a time, and let’s expose each other’s weaknesses."

"Please leave."

The four looked pale, unable to utter a single word.

The two patrol officers left in silence.

One inspector also followed, while the other approached Zhao Nandi, smiled, and said, "Sister, where did you buy your perfume? It smells really nice, can you recommend it to me?"

Zhou Leng and Zhao Nandi were stunned, taking a while to react.

Zhao Nandi pointed to the door, "Leave."

The inspector smiled, not angry at all, and said, "I’ll ask you next time we meet. Business is business, personal is personal, please don’t mind."

After saying this, he left quickly.

Zhao Nandi watched their backs and sighed lightly.

"Do they not understand? They understand everything."

"They just don’t care."

The four descended the stairs, heading toward the exit.

The two patrol officers stayed silent.

One inspector said, "I didn’t look carefully before, but today I realized upon closer inspection, that sister is really pretty. No wonder she’s a classic beauty."

The other said, "Indeed, before she looked ordinary, wearing common clothes, with a dirty and worn-out lab coat. But just now I noticed she’s wearing an enchanted intelligence bracelet. It costs millions, far superior to those flaunting luxury goods every day."

"The aura is truly different, also she’s a Divine Text Expert..."

The two patrol officers exchanged a glance, saying nothing.

The four of them left the hospital and got into a car. Just as the car started, they saw a large group heading toward the main entrance of the inpatient department.

"The Giant Dragon is so majestic... just as cool as the Demon..."

"The Giant is really strong..."

"The Steel Dwarf is so cute."

"The Tree-man is really composed..."

The two inspectors quickly looked out the window, continuously praising them, craning their necks.

One of the inspectors had half a black Demon horn tattoo peeking out from under his collar, made up of a dense pattern of black spades.

The other inspector silently reached out a hand to cover it.

The body of the Giant Dragon slowly shrank, but the Tree-man and Giant couldn’t do it.

The already prepared Demon Spirit Masters cast spells to help them shrink their bodies.

Molten Hammer ignored them, quickly ran into the hospital, looking for the room number, shouting, "Zhou Leng, I’m here!"

The four’s car slowly drove away.

One inspector asked, "Did they mention Zhou Leng?"

"Impossible, they are all noble alien races. How could they speak Dragon Country’s language? You must have misheard."

"That’s true..."

Bam!

The door was slammed open.

"Zhou Leng, you heartless man, why didn’t you contact me..." Molten Hammer exclaimed in a squeaky voice, rushing into the hospital room. After running a few steps, he saw Zhao Nandi and froze for a moment.

"You are... third sister-in-law?" Molten Hammer tentatively asked.

Zhao Nandi, having heard Zhou Leng mention this loose-lipped Molten Hammer before, had a stern look and said, "Dare to babble nonsense in front of me, I’ll chop you up and throw you into Divine Blood Lava."

Molten Hammer immediately stood up straight and said, "Don’t, third sister-in-law, whatever you say, I hear you..."

His big, dark eyes rolled around, and he ran to the side of Zhou Leng’s bed, backing up against it, and with a sudden jump, sat on it.

His legs swung below, swaying back and forth, turning sideways to face Zhou Leng.

"How have you been resting? Once you’re healed, want to take a stroll around the Dwarf World?"

"Why are you here?" Zhou Leng asked.

"You don’t even look at Martial Faith or answer calls, and now you ask why I’m here? Not only did I come, but the Jade Wings little girl also came."

"Why is your mouth so annoying?"

A fair-skinned little child walked into the hospital room, dressed in green clothes, squinting her eyes, glaring at Molten Hammer.

Unlike ordinary people’s clearly defined black and white eyes, her eyes were golden with black vertical pupils, like a snake.

Molten Hammer’s legs swung, looking up at the ceiling, "This light... is really bright."

Zhao Nandi was surprised to see the child come in. Apart from the frightening eyes, she looked like a porcelain doll, extremely cute.

"Did you agree to meet?" Zhou Leng asked.

The Jade Wings first nodded at Zhao Nandi, then came over and said, "The Dragon Council has appointed you as ambassador for the two realms. We came first to inform you, then we’ll submit the proposal to the Blue Star United General Assembly. Before long, both parties will hold a formal conferment ceremony."

"However, the Queen of Red Eyes thinks this treatment is too low. She’s negotiating with the Elders to grant you a higher aristocratic title. We wish to confer you as a king, but the Dragon Council might not agree. We’ll see how it goes."

Zhao Nandi questioned, "Prince of the Giant Dragons? Isn’t that the status of the Demigod Giant Dragon?"

"Yes." The Jade Wings naturally replied.

Zhao Nandi looked at Zhou Leng. At this moment, sounds of dense footsteps came from outside.

A large group of people surged in.

Smaller Giants, smaller Tree-men, smaller Dragon-men, normal Steel Dwarves, Demon Spirit Masters, and Martial Artists were among them.

"Zhou Leng." Cyan Flame greeted with a smile.

His aura was more intense, almost reaching the level of an Innate King, it seemed he also had great opportunities at the Great Battlefield.

Zhou Leng saw so many old friends and revealed a long-missed smile.

Zhao Nandi quickly greeted them, but there were too many people, and they had to stand in a cluttered way.

"Did you all plan to come together?" Zhou Leng asked again.

Cyan Flame said, "We were all summoned by Master Chen Shouhu. Initially, I didn’t have to come, but the teacher found out that you’re the Mysterious Master, and also the anonymous master of the Demon Spirit World, so he sent me to check on you."

Zhou Leng hesitated for a moment and said, "I might truly need your help."

"What happened?" Cyan Flame asked.

"If you’re really willing to help, stay here a few more days. I want to go to the Demon Spirit World to recover."

"No problem, since the ambassadorship needs certification from the Blue Star United General Assembly anyways. Once that’s done, we can..."

"Excuse me, is this Zhou Leng’s room?"

A pleasant voice interrupted.

Then, several long-eared elves walked in, dressed in human clothing, looking much more handsome than when wearing Wild Elf attire.

Afterward, Elder Silver Lake Wind of the elves walked in and saluted Zhou Leng.

Everyone felt uneasy, as this elf elder’s legendary aura was extremely strong.

"Why are you here too?" Zhou Leng asked.

Silver Lake Wind sighed and said, "We heard about your highness’s ordeal and debated for a long time, and still decided to come and hear your opinion. Some impulsive youth even discussed leaving the Dragon Country; they cannot bear the insult to the princely status of the elf race."