Chapter 814: A Big Accusation
If Yang Haoran had the strength to contend with the two of them, he naturally wouldn't resort to such threatening tactics.
However, he was outmatched yet still wanted to achieve his goal, so he had no choice but to employ such a strategy.
His current words conveyed a clear message: the two of them had been so flagrant in their actions that many in Lecheng must have already sensed their presence. If they were to strike, and Yang Haoran died here, it would be no trouble at all for the Underworld Office to find the murderers.
Attacking or even killing an Underworld Agent of the Underworld Office would be considered a blatant provocation against the Underworld Office. The Underworld Office would not let it go; this was a matter of "face," not about Yang Haoran's inherent value to the organization.
Recently, the Jingling Continent Underworld Office had suffered a major incident, not only losing face but also incurring severe losses. If another incident of Demon Hunters killing an Underworld Agent were to occur now, especially one where they sought him out for a forceful killing, what would the Underworld Office think? How would the outside world perceive it?
If they didn't apprehend the culprits and "kill a chicken to warn the monkeys," wouldn't anyone feel free to openly attack Underworld Agents in the future?
As Yang Haoran's words left his mouth, the two Demon Hunters' faces turned green with rage. At this moment, they both felt a twinge of regret, regretting that they hadn't been cautious enough at the beginning, that they shouldn't have appeared so openly here, and certainly shouldn't have unleashed powerful energy fluctuations directly out of anger.
But now, Yang Haoran hadn't been intimidated by the couple; instead, he was the one threatening them. The most crucial point was that they couldn't ignore this threat.
However, the outcome far exceeded their expectations. This Yang Haoran was far more troublesome than they had imagined.
The two glared at Yang Haoran with furious eyes. Though seething with anger, they dared not make a move. Yang Haoran, on the other hand, remained unchanged, a faint smile on his face, looking utterly composed. He hadn't even unleashed his own energy fluctuations.
"Sirs, there's a saying, 'It's better to have more friends than more enemies. ' Although my strength is somewhat inferior to yours, I'm not entirely useless in your eyes, am I? Wouldn't it be better if we became friends instead of resorting to hostilities? While my current strength may not match yours, I am an Underworld Agent, endowed with infinite lifespan. Can you two truly guarantee that my strength won't surpass yours in the future, or that you'll never need the assistance of an Underworld Agent like me?"
Yang Haoran spoke with a smile, but the two Demon Hunters remained silent, merely staring at him, their thoughts inscrutable.
Since they weren't speaking, Yang Haoran naturally couldn't stay silent. The couple's current reaction presented a prime opportunity for him, one he certainly wouldn't miss.
"Given your strength, it wouldn't be excessive for me to address you as 'Seniors. ' As Seniors, why bother squabbling with a junior? I understand that you Demon Hunters aim to eliminate demons, just as we Underworld Agents aim to capture ghosts. But rules are dead, and people are alive; sometimes we need to be a bit more flexible, don't you agree? There are so many demons in this world; why must you two Seniors insist on putting my friend to death?"
Yang Haoran had just declared himself a rule-abiding person, yet now he was asserting that rules were dead and people were alive, requiring flexibility. This was a classic case of blatant double standards.
However, the two Demon Hunters weren't concerned with Yang Haoran's double standards at the moment. They were focused on his last statement.
"My son came to Lecheng on a mission, and now he's vanished without a trace. He must have met with misfortune in Lecheng. As a Demon Hunter, his greatest enemies are demons. His death is undoubtedly linked to the demons of Lecheng, so my husband and I must capture and interrogate all the demons in Lecheng to find out who killed my son!"
The woman spoke coldly to Yang Haoran, her tone brimming with rage and intense killing intent.
Upon hearing this, Yang Haoran's expression instantly froze, then he feigned a look of surprise.
"What? Such a thing happened?"
As his words fell, Yang Haoran looked quizzically at Bai Xue behind him. Bai Xue didn't initially react, unsure why Yang Haoran suddenly looked at her at that moment. However, she was quick-witted; after just a moment's pause, she immediately shook her head at Yang Haoran.
Yang Haoran withdrew his gaze, turning back to the couple, and continued speaking.
"No wonder you two Seniors are so furious. I apologize for my previous words and actions. If I had known earlier, I would certainly have cooperated with you wholeheartedly."
Yang Haoran seized the opportunity to show a softened stance towards them. Seeing his change in attitude, the couple's anger somewhat subsided, but their gaze towards Yang Haoran still carried killing intent.
"If you two Seniors had explained the situation from the start, we wouldn't have come to such an impasse. However, I can guarantee on my character to you two Seniors that your son's death absolutely has nothing to do with my friend here. Ever since my friend joined the Spirit Police, she's either been at home, on a mission, or on her way to a mission. Due to her identity, she usually doesn't go to other places to avoid unnecessary trouble. So, your son's death definitely has nothing to do with my friend."
Yang Haoran spoke with absolute certainty, even putting his own character on the line as a guarantee. If this couple knew that their son had been killed by the very man making these solemn assurances, one could only imagine their reaction.
"What good is your guarantee? Do you think just because you say it has nothing to do with her, it's true? Maybe my son was killed by the two of you working together!"
The woman roared, her inner fury preventing her from listening to Yang Haoran's words. The moment he finished speaking, she cursed at him.
Anyone could tell her words were spoken out of anger, but even she hadn't realized that the angry words she uttered at that moment were almost eight or nine tenths accurate to the truth.
Upon hearing this, Yang Haoran's expression immediately changed. The man beside the woman also showed a change in his expression.
"Senior, don't speak carelessly. Your son is a Demon Hunter, and I'm an Underworld Agent. Why would I kill him? Moreover, recently, besides you two Seniors, I haven't seen any other Demon Hunters. How could I have met your son? I haven't even met him, so how could I have killed him? I won't take this blame, and I wouldn't dare."
Yang Haoran quickly explained, wearing an expression of being wronged, while also showing a hint of indignation at the false accusation.
The woman tried to speak, but the man stopped her again. He did so because he knew his wife was not thinking clearly at the moment, afraid she might say something wrong and give Yang Haoran leverage. If Yang Haoran latched onto it, it could cause unnecessary trouble for the couple.
But Yang Haoran persisted. After a slight pause, he looked at the woman and continued to speak.
"Furthermore, you just said yourself that your son vanished without a trace after coming to Lecheng. But that situation can, at most, be considered a disappearance, not a murder at all. On what grounds do you, Senior, assume your son is dead? On what grounds do you assume your son was jointly killed by my friend and me? Do you truly wish for your son to die?"
Yang Haoran's retort made it difficult for the woman to breathe. But it wasn't over. Seeing that they remained silent, Yang Haoran continued.
"You two Seniors haven't even clarified the situation, yet you've caused such a huge commotion in our Lecheng. Not only have you caused my friend to lose her 'iron rice bowl,' but you've also caused her to be wanted and hunted by the Administrative Courtyard, and you even slandered me, an Underworld Agent, for killing your son. I want to ask you two Seniors, is what you're doing truly appropriate? Or, in your eyes, as long as you have strength, you can do whatever you want, completely disregarding the feelings of others? Or perhaps, your Demon Hunter Guild has now allied with Spirit Mediums, and you also intend to move against our Underworld Office, and your visit today is merely a flimsy excuse to eliminate me?"
After Yang Haoran's barrage of words, he showed no sign of stopping. The man, fearing that Yang Haoran would become even more outrageous and heap greater accusations onto them, quickly interrupted him.
"You can shut up! This matter ends here today. My wife and I will investigate this thoroughly in Lecheng. If my son isn't dead, then so be it. But if he truly died in Lecheng, then I don't care if it has anything to do with your friend; she must die. Not only her, but all the demons in Lecheng must die! If you dare to stand in my way then, even if I have to quit the Demon Hunter Guild, I will slaughter you as well!"
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