The Tide Is With Me

The Chu Family.

Main hall.

All the important members of the Chu Family are here.

"Lin Yan is very grateful that Tribe Leader has stood firm on this matter and is willing to support the work of the Heaven Department."

Lin Yan bowed and thanked the members of the Chu Family who were leaving with the Special Operations Office, looking dejected.

"Minister Lin, there's no need for that."

Chu Heshan said, "My Chu Family has always been strict in its family traditions and disciplines in this regard. Yet they still secretly committed such a disgraceful act behind the family's back. It is truly shameful. I hope that they can correct their mistakes and not repeat the same mistakes."

Lin Yan nodded and said, "I have already reviewed it. Apart from Chu Jingfeng, whose crime is more serious, the others, even if they are guilty, will only be sentenced to three years in prison according to our law. I ask Tribe Leader Chu to reassure the clan and prevent them from developing any resentment towards us."

"As law enforcement officers, we also do not want to make official visits; it would be bad for both of us."

He looked at the Chu Family members and said, "Please understand that as times change, those primitive and barbaric customs should be eliminated by more advanced management systems. The law of history is to move upward in a spiral, not backward."

"The world-building context of monster invasion has created a distorted social class system, but humanity has been able to develop a brilliant civilization from a primitive state. People are weak, but not ignorant. The continued neglect of this social relationship has led to the gradual intensification of contradictions. If it is not addressed in time, it will only have more serious consequences."

"Especially now, our society is about to undergo rapid changes. If one does not plan for the future, one will have trouble in the present. I hope that you can understand our difficulties and truly take what the Heaven Department wants to do to heart."

The Chu Family's ability to directly support his work is not simply due to their own influence.

People follow the crowd.

If these powerful families in Tianjing were to resist them like the Shi Family and Wang Family, they would engulf the will of other relatively independent smaller families and individuals, making it difficult for the Heaven Department to carry out its work.

However, the Chu Family made it clear from the beginning that they supported Lin Yan. The enemy's fortress had been breached so badly before the attack even began, making the rest much easier.

To put it bluntly, it's only been forty years since the Great Nirvana period, and the situation is far from being so dire as to cause an uproar. Many people have not committed any serious wrongdoings, and by actively compensating the victims, they might not even be in any trouble. Why should they confront the state apparatus?

Are you bored?

Haven't you seen how the Chu Family directly and peacefully resolves issues with the Heaven Department?

Even the fact that Chu Qiang served as the deputy minister of the Heaven Department and Chu Wei held important positions greatly alleviated the opposition from the other side.

This is also why Lin Yan actively tried to get Chu Qiang to join the Heaven Department from the beginning.

Chu Heshan said, "This is what we should do. Only a healthy development model can maintain the vitality of the family."

"If you want to go far, you can't just look at the immediate gains and losses. There are hundreds of people in the Chu Family. As the Tribe Leader, I must grasp the direction of the family's future, and I can't let the mistakes of a few people lead everyone else in the wrong direction."

"This is neither clear-headed nor rational."

Lin Yan smiled and said, "It's wonderful that Tribe Leader Chu thinks this way. I have other matters to attend to and cannot stay any longer, so I must take my leave."

"Minister Lin, please take care."

Lin Yan nodded, turned and left, with Song Pingjun and Chu Qiang following behind.

Watching his retreating figure, Chu Heshan couldn't help but sigh, "Meeting him for the first time today, I finally understand why Councillor Jia could give him such power and such responsibility..."

"It seems the world is truly becoming what he wants it to be."

Standing to the side, Chu Shitang thought of the City No. 032 last year. At that time, Lin Yan was not particularly outstanding in the Star Team. If Chu Wei hadn't mentioned him often, he wouldn't have remembered him.

In such a short time, he has reached this point and become one of the top few people in Huaxia.

Even he himself found his sharp edge dazzling.

It's truly astonishing.

"And he is so young, given time, his future is limitless."

"Yes, that's exactly why we can't afford to make a mistake here." Chu Heshan sat down in the armchair and asked, "Wen De, do you still complain about my choice?"

Chu Wende's son and nephew were among the Chu Family members who had just been taken away. He had been complaining a lot lately, but as the Tribe Leader, Chu Heshan's word was law, and he had no choice but to obey.

Chu Wende sighed and said, "I hope they can suffer less inside."

He didn't answer the question directly, but his meaning was obvious.

This young man is not acting out of youthful impulsiveness, nor is he doing this on a whim. Faced with such a powerful trend, the Chu Family must not stand against him.

A two- or three-year prison sentence is a much more acceptable outcome compared to the unpredictable consequences.

"Next, let's go to the Shi Family."

Lin Yan gave the order.

"The sooner this matter is resolved, the better. There's no need to worry about their reaction anymore."

"Yes, Minister."

After Shi Yin was taken away by them that day, and the War God Palace did not respond at all, those people organized another large-scale joint appeal, which ultimately came to nothing.

I stand for justice, and I also wield the big stick.

Who can contend with us?

More and more people have no choice but to accept this fact. Now, apart from Tianjing, the Security Bureau of the other five major Base City are also starting to make progress, and the Heaven Department branch will also be established in the other five major Base City soon.

Compared to the complex situation in Tianjing, the family power in other Base City is much weaker.

The Security Bureau is responsible for handling most ordinary cases involving martial artists, while the Heaven Department will have overall control and supervise various departments. This structure for handling major cases is about to take shape.

Once this matter is resolved, the focus will be on establishing an internal oversight system for the Heaven Department. Lin Yan intends to have Liu Mingxuan take responsibility for this matter.

Anyway, this can be considered his old profession.

The vehicle stopped.

Lin Yan got out of the car. Han Ning, the director of the Heaven Division Special Operations Office, was negotiating with the Shi Family. They went directly into the main hall.

Han Ning's eyes lit up when he saw him. "Minister."

Lin Yan nodded, then looked at Shi Tiansheng: "What's wrong? Clan Tribe Leader Shi doesn't look too well."

Shi Tiansheng didn't speak, but his son Shi Ling stepped forward.

"Minister Lin, don't you think your laws are too harsh?"

Of the 172 members of the Shi Family, 63 were summoned by the Heaven Department for investigation. Moreover, Shi Ling understood that once these 63 were taken away, they would not be easily released.

"Whether it's the strictness of the law or your negligence in discipline, you should know the answer in your heart."

Lin Yan sat down in the chair and instructed, "Han Ning, bring all the files to him for review, including the files whose names I crossed out and which were not filed."

"Pingjun, go and make me a cup of tea."

He took the initiative, acting naturally and not at all like an outsider.

Shi Ling looked at the files, flipping through them one by one. Shi Qingming stood beside him, silent for a moment.

Lin Yan waited for him to finish reading before saying, "I am not someone who is inflexible, nor do I intend to target you. The contents here are recorded very clearly, and I guarantee that no one has been wronged."

"Just from the fact that Chief Tribe Leader has been so protective of Shi Yin, we can see that you have no respect for the law or for reason. You only know how to indulge yourselves and seek pleasure."

He changed the subject, saying, "On a side note, that Shi Qingming is Shi Ling's son, right? He was taken in for investigation by our people some time ago. You might think he was released because of Secretary Yu's connections."

"Actually, that's not the case. The criminal information we received was forged, and the person who forged it was identified as Shi Qingye, your nephew."

Upon hearing this, Shi Ling's expression changed.

Shi Qingming also somewhat shocked and looked at the other person in the room.

Shi Qingye exclaimed in panic, "You're lying! I didn't!"

But none of the people present were truly stupid; they all understood what was going on.

This is why Lin Yan invited him directly to the Heaven Department for communication; otherwise, a private meeting would have sufficed, and there would have been no need for such a complicated arrangement.

Lin Yan said in a deep voice, "Nonsense, absurd!"

"At a time like this, to think you're so clever, trying to pin your crimes on others, and even trying to use this opportunity to eliminate your rivals—that's just wishful thinking and utterly reckless!"

"Now that I'm here, there's no reason for you to escape the law in front of me. I'll give you three minutes to consider whether you'll hand over the people on the list, or we'll use force against you?"

He said sternly, "But by then, your whole family will probably have to come with me to the Heaven Department to explain why you committed the crime of harboring a criminal."

A deathly silence.

"Fine, Shi Ling, let's do as he says."

Shi Tiansheng looked as if he had aged ten years in an instant, with deeper wrinkles on his face.

At this point, there's no turning back.

"Han Ning, you handle this."

Lin Yan's gaze was icy. He gave an order and then walked out.

Wang Xingping looked at the scenery in the 3D virtual view of the intelligent fighter jet.

My mood gradually calmed down.

He is the son of Wang Nie's first wife and the younger brother of Wang Xinyue.

Because of his awkward status, he was not valued in the Wang Family. After taking the college entrance examination last year, he went to university in Jiangnan Base City and took the opportunity to pursue Xu Xin, the daughter of the Xu Family's direct descendant.

But after Wang Xing'an died last November, the Wang Family took him back.

He was initially quite happy, as he had turned his life around and was ready to make great strides.

However, the good times didn't last long.

Lin Yan, who killed Wang Xing'an, then established some kind of the Heaven Department, making it impossible for them to stay in the country anymore. They had no choice but to flee with others.

"Xingping, there's nothing to worry about. After we go to Europe, we'll still be able to live a life of luxury. It'll just be that we'll be indulging in foreign beauties instead."

A young man shrugged, seemingly unconcerned.

"I have some connection with Candice Polenas. He is the heir to the Polainas Family. In my opinion, leaving Huaxia is not so bad. We can be more comfortable in Europe."

"Without the Heaven Department, without the elders of the clan, haha, even the air is free."

Seeing his words, Wang Xingping felt a little better and smiled, "You're quite open-minded, but what you said makes sense."

But at this moment...

"Aircraft ahead, please land immediately and submit to military control!"

A voice announced over the loudspeaker, "We are the Huaxia Military. Please land immediately, or we have the right to shoot down your aircraft."

Upon hearing this, Wang Xingping's heart sank.

The Wang Family members were terrified. Four Ying Long fighter jets were tracking and monitoring their aircraft, their missiles attracting their attention.

Wang Xingping slumped onto the sofa, looking utterly devastated.

I'll be in jail for at least three years for my crime. Why was I so stupid? Why did I have to break the law?

He was filled with regret.

The Wang Family.

Lin Yan laughed and said, "Mr. Wang Nie is really interesting. He even came up with a way to send them abroad."

"I urgently mobilized four 'Ying Long' fighter jets to capture them. What are you doing, wasting the country's manpower and resources? Only someone as broad-minded and magnanimous as me would not stoop to your level."

"You can't do this kind of thing again."

He then chuckled and said, "I heard that some people cried like monkeys when they got off the plane."

"But since the person has already been brought back, I won't stay any longer. Farewell."

Wang Nie's face was gloomy as he watched Lin Yan's departing figure. He slammed his palm on the table, shattering the entire mahogany table into pieces.

The Wang Family Tribe Leader looked exhausted and asked, "What are your plans next?"

"Kill him! I won't be able to eat or sleep properly as long as he's alive!"

Wang Nie gritted his teeth.

The Wang Family Tribe Leader frowned and said, "Outrageous! You dare to do something like this? Do you want to die?"

Wang Nie calmed down. "I have been secretly planning for a long time and have found a lot of helpers. As long as I don't expose my identity, I'm not afraid of anything happening."

"He can't stay in the Base City forever. Once he reaches the Wilderness Area, we can take his life!"

The Wang Family Tribe Leader asked in a deep voice, "Are you truly guaranteeing absolute certainty?"

Wang Nie nodded. "Even if he's exaggerated, he's still just a kid. High-level War God's Mental Master is indeed good, but he's not that strong. Besides, if we don't kill him now, how will my Wang Family face us when he becomes a councilor?"

"Strike first, strike hard!"

The Wang Family Tribe Leader frowned, and finally nodded heavily. "You must remember, you must strike a fatal blow and not give him any chance to turn the tables."

"Don't worry, Dad!"

Wang Nie's gaze was cold and sinister, like that of a venomous snake.

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