"Huang Hongwu was causing trouble?" Qin Hao narrowed his eyes.
Huang Hongwu's bribery of the deacons was practically an open secret.
Yet now, the two deacons had completely reversed their stance.
"What? Brother Wang, Brother Liu, have you made a mistake?"
Lei Yi said in astonishment, "If anyone should be arrested, it's Qin Hao. How can you arrest Huang Hongwu?"
An uproar swept through the crowd.
Tuoba Xin looked utterly bewildered.
Huang Hongwu also snapped out of his daze and shouted, "Exactly! What are you arresting me for? Arrest Qin Hao!"
"Shut up! You have no say here!"
Deacon Wang snorted coldly and said in a stern voice, "Brother Lei, we both saw everything clearly. Huang Hongwu provoked him first, and Qin Hao was forced to fight back. On what grounds would we arrest Qin Hao?"
"Enough, Huang Hongwu. You're coming with us!"
Deacon Liu barked, giving Huang Hongwu no chance to speak. With a wave of his hand, a dark iron chain appeared and bound Huang Hongwu.
At the sight of this, Huang Hongwu was completely dumbfounded.
Then Deacon Liu turned to Qin Hao. A trace of admiration and worry showed on his face as he said earnestly, "Qin Hao, the facts of today's incident are perfectly clear. Rest assured, Huang Hongwu provoked you without cause. We will make sure you receive justice!"
Qin Hao sneered and said flatly, "There's no need to seek justice for me. I can handle my business with Huang Hongwu myself. I don't need your help."
"Well..."
Deacon Liu's expression shifted slightly. He understood what Qin Hao meant.
Qin Hao did not trust them!
That was hardly surprising. Lei Yi had arrived with them, and Huang Hongwu's bribery of the deacons was practically an open secret.
How could Qin Hao be sure they were