noffsinger Chapter 904 Iron-faced Li Lian
Chapter 904 Iron-faced Li Lian
Hearing Qin Zhong's words, Feng Yuan's face showed a deep sense of helplessness. He sighed deeply and said in a heavy tone, "Things are not as simple as you think. Although the United Front Work Department is not outstanding in terms of direct combat capabilities, they shoulder the important responsibility of supervision and internal cleansing. Even my senior brother Yan Lao is reluctant to offend the United Front Work Department easily. Because once you anger them, they will conduct endless internal investigations. The feeling of being targeted is really annoying."
At this point, Feng Yuan shook his head and continued to explain with a more serious expression, "Li Lian, the head of the United Front Work Department, made tremendous contributions to the establishment of the Kyoto government during the chaotic period after the apocalypse. Because of this, although senior officials like Mr. Shen have some complaints about some of the United Front Work Department's practices, considering the overall stability of the team and Li Lian's special contributions, as long as the United Front Work Department's actions are not too extreme, everyone usually chooses to turn a blind eye."
"What's more, in this apocalyptic environment, we rely on the intelligence and material allocation provided by the United Front Work Department when carrying out our missions. It is this special dependence that has made the United Front Work Department increasingly arrogant."
"I see."
Qin Zhong nodded thoughtfully. "With the great merit of establishing the government, and the power of internal supervision, and also responsible for material allocation and intelligence work, it would be strange if such a department were not powerful."
Rubbing his aching temple, Qin Zhong let out a wry, self-deprecating smile. "Xiao Yan has already shaved ten years off that guy's lifespan, and I just crushed one of his fingers. It seems the feud between me and the United Front Department is complete."
Feng Yuan patted Qin Zhong on the shoulder and comforted him, "Don't worry too much. This time, Li Hua was disrespectful to me first, so it's only natural for us to teach him a lesson. Even if Li Lian is protective of him, he can't say anything. As for the future, let's talk about it later!"
He paused, his tone becoming more relaxed: "Mr. Shen and the others are not at the base right now. When they come back and are willing to speak up for you, even Li Lian and his men won't dare to do anything to you!"
“Hehe, okay.”
Qin Zhong smiled calmly, a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes. "I have always adhered to the principle of not offending others unless they offend me. But if they insist on provoking me, don't blame me for being ruthless! If you are not afraid of death, just come over, I will be waiting for you at any time!"
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At the same time, in the spacious hall of the United Front Work Department.
Li Hua, his face covered in blood, knelt before a middle-aged man, crying and wailing, "Father, you must stand up for your son! That Qin Zhong completely crushed my finger. The medical experts said that this kind of injury is irreversible. And that Feng Yuan, he slapped me three times in public. He wasn't hitting me, he was clearly slapping you in the face!"
Although the scene of Li Hua, with his wrinkled face that looked like he was in his sixties or seventies, shouting "Father" to a middle-aged man who looked less than fifty years old seemed very funny, no one in the whole room dared to smile.
Everyone held their breath, not even daring to breathe, for fear of attracting the attention of the middle-aged man.
"Oh? Feng Yuan also took action?"
Hearing his son's sobbing, the middle-aged man slowly turned around, his voice eerily calm, "Since you know that getting hit in the face by him would be a loss of face for me, then why not fight him right there and make yourself even more miserable? In fact, if you die there, I can then justify my attack on him."
As the middle-aged man turned around completely, his true face was revealed to everyone.
This is a square face with clear edges and corners. There is not a single wrinkle on the resolute face. It is obvious that he is a person who rarely smiles.
Under his eyebrows that were as sharp as swords, his eyes flashed with a cold light. He looked at Li Hua as if he was looking at an unrelated stranger, and his whole body exuded a chilling cold aura.
This is Li Lian, the most powerful, ruthless and merciless person in the Kyoto government, the Minister of United Front Work, nicknamed "Iron Face", a powerful figure with the rank of general.
"Father..." Facing Li Lian's cold gaze, Li Hua trembled all over. He dared not say another word and could only bury his head deeply in the ground.
He knew his father too well. What he said just now was not just an angry remark. Li Lian really hoped that Feng Yuan would kill him so that he could take action against Feng Yuan in the name of revenge.
"I, Li Lian, have been a hero my whole life. How could I have a useless son like you?"
Li Lian's eyes flashed with disgust. "Your awakened ability is rubbish, and you're completely clueless about scheming. I asked you to pursue Sun Xiaoyan, but you resorted to such despicable tactics as drugging her, and even made yourself look like a ghost. I don't even have a reason to pursue them."
Looking at his son's old and ugly face, Li Lian's rage intensified: "I told you to provoke Qin Zhong, but you even dared to provoke Feng Yuan! Don't you know that his senior brother, Old Yan, even has to give way to me? You are such a useless person who can only cause trouble. Get out of here!"
"Yes... yes, father!" Li Hua was so frightened that he was shaking all over. He dared not say another word and crawled out of the United Front Work Department hall.
"Minister, it seems Feng Yuan is determined to protect Qin Zhong."
After Li Hua left, a middle-aged officer in a neatly trimmed uniform stepped forward and asked in a low voice, "Should we hold our ground for now, or should we find a chance to eliminate Qin Zhong while he's still at the base?"
Li Lian shook his head, his voice cold and rational: "Qin Zhong came here at the invitation of Elder Shen, Principal Leng, and other members of the Elders' Council. While we are not afraid of offending them, there is no need to make a mortal enemy of the entire Elders' Council for this."
He paused, a gleam in his eyes. "However, as long as Qin Zhong is still at the base, we have plenty of opportunities. As long as he breaks any of the base's rules, even if he has the protection of people like Shen Lao and Feng Yuan, we can legitimately crush this ignorant bug to death."
"Minister, according to the intelligence we've received, the leader of the Ability Group, Lord Yinsi, seems to be very interested in Qin Zhong's abilities."
The middle-aged officer frowned and continued to report, "Qin Zhong has already gained the support of the action team. If the special ability team also sides with him, it will be even more difficult for us to deal with him."
"Yinsi is a smart person. He won't turn against us just for a special awakened person."
Li Lian pondered for a moment and then said, "I think her curiosity about Qin Zhong is just out of womanly curiosity. Well, these are not the main points. We should focus on finding a way to get rid of Qin Zhong legitimately. As long as the evidence is solid, no matter how many people protect him, it will be useless. Don't forget, we have people above us as well."
"Understood!" The middle-aged officer nodded solemnly and left the room with the other officers.
It is indeed as the minister said, so what even if both the Ability Group and the Action Group support Qin Chong?
The United Front Work Department also has powerful backers at the top level. If a fight really breaks out, the United Front Work Department’s profound foundation will definitely surprise everyone.
"Haha, who could have too much power?"
After everyone left, Li Lian sat alone on the large chair, looking out the window with deep eyes.
After a long moment, he retracted his gaze, took a deep breath, and muttered to himself in a voice only he could hear: "One day, I will abolish these so-called six major departments and become the true king of this apocalypse!"