82: Chapter 66: The Royal Guard!

82: Chapter 66: The Royal Guard!

People value their face, trees need bark, even the little dog wants a fancy coat.

When Little Fatty wore…

After Tang Fei put on the new clothes, he indeed dazzled onlookers with his appearance.

He had delicate, handsome features and an extraordinary presence.

Because of his long-term practice of hunting, his figure was lean and tall.

But this leanness wasn’t the scrawny type; he looked slim in clothes yet muscular without them.

His eyes were long and bright.

When he smiled, he exuded a unique charm that blended warmth and a roguish air.

Such young men were hard to come across on New Star, only those who endured the baptism of acid rain, attacks from mutant beasts, and the constant threat of being killed at any moment, could develop such a carefree and unrestrained spirit…

Phoenix stood outside the changing room, looking at Tang Fei who emerged with a face full of joy.

She had never thought that Tang Fei was handsome because on New Star, there were too many good-looking men.

He was cunning, sly, sinister, and petty, full of banditry, but he had rescued her at the most perilous time.

He had an exclusive, unique flavor.

However, after he arrived on New Star, took a shower, got a haircut, and put on a set of stylish and appropriate new clothes, his entire temperament and attractiveness were greatly enhanced.

It was like you thought he was just a hardworking ugly duckling, but overnight he transformed into a proud swan right before your eyes.

“Wow, your boyfriend is really handsome,” the clerk standing next to Phoenix exclaimed in admiration.

Each clerk was sharp and experienced, and when she noticed Phoenix’s look of appreciation rather than pity towards Tang Fei, she could guess their relationship.

“He’s a friend,” Phoenix corrected.

“Oh, you two really match well,” the clerk did not apologize, seeing that Phoenix did not object to her description.

If a woman doesn’t like a man, and you mention they’re a couple, she could rebuff you to the point of helplessness.

The prettier the woman, the truer this is…

Phoenix gave the clerk a glance and said, “And the shoes…

bring over all the shoes in the shop for him to try on.”

“Sure, no problem,” the clerk said happily, “Every pair?”

“Every pair.” Then she turned to Tang Fei and asked, “What shoe size do you wear?”

“I’ve never measured,” Tang Fei replied.

His shoes had always been soled by Sister-in-law Cheng or possibly cut from a single beast hide, with no standard unit of measurement.

“No problem, we’ll measure the gentleman’s size,” the clerk said enthusiastically.

She knew she had made the right bet—she had landed a big order today and would receive a hefty commission.

At this moment, a deluge of police officers stormed in, surrounding the front and back glass doors of the clothing store.

The SWAT descended…

They aimed their guns, took control of all the customers and staff inside the store.

“Nobody move!” a police officer shouted, “Make one move, and you’re dead.”

“Officer, what exactly happened?” the store manager asked in panic, “We’re a legitimate clothing store, we haven’t done anything illegal…”

The deputy captain of the He Xi District police force, Qin Shaofeng, made his way through the crowd to the store manager and asked, “Are you questioning the legitimacy of our law enforcement?”

“Not at all, I’m just…

concerned that you’re affecting our business,” the manager instantly backed down.

He didn’t know what had happened, but not for all the tea in China would he dare to offend this influential deputy police captain.

These people had charged in guns drawn and in a serious hurry; no way could a mere clothing store manager get involved.

“If you dare to obstruct our law enforcement again, it won’t just be affecting your business—I’ll have your store smashed,” threatened Qin Shaofeng, “Get out of the way.”

“Yes, yes, yes…” the manager nodded and bowed, not daring to move an inch.

Because just before, a police officer had said “Make one move, and you’re dead.”

Qin Shaofeng had long spotted his target.

He walked unhurriedly over to Tang Fei and demanded, “Show your ID code for inspection.”

“I don’t have one,” Tang Fei replied.

He didn’t know what an identity code was, and he truly did not possess such a thing.

Earlier on the road, Phoenix mentioned that his identity information was still being processed.

“You don’t?” A sneer crept onto Qin Shaofeng’s lips.

“You don’t think you’re being funny, do you?

How can a good citizen not have identity information?

Just on this ground alone, I could arrest you.”

“I really don’t have one,” Tang Fei replied.

His mind was also pondering the real purpose behind the police’s visit—could it be because of the Phoenix incident again?

But if it was because of Phoenix…

did those people not want to live anymore?

This was New Star, Phoenix City.

By striking at him so openly, weren’t they just exposing themselves?

What kind of opponents could be so foolish?

Tang Fei quickly dismissed that possibility.

The person capable of such a demonstration of force wouldn’t just jump out and deliver themselves to death at this time.

But who could it be?

Was it aimed at him or at Phoenix?

“I don’t know what crime I’ve committed that warrants such an overwhelming police effort to come up here for a search,” Tang Fei said.

“What do you think?”

“I think I’m innocent.”

“Really innocent?” Qin Shaofeng’s hand reached into Tang Fei’s pant pocket.

Little Fatty tried to intervene, but immediately, a myriad of red dots appeared on his chest.

Numerous gun barrels aimed at Little Fatty, and someone shouted, “Don’t move…”

Tang Fei shook his head at Little Fatty, signaling him not to panic.

When Qin Shaofeng’s hand withdrew from Tang Fei’s pocket, he held a small bag of blue pills.

He held the blue pills up in front of Tang Fei and asked, “What is this?”

“Shouldn’t you be telling me?” Tang Fei said with a smile.

“You stuffed it into my pant pocket and then took it out…

You should be more familiar with it than I am.”

“You say that, but the judge won’t believe it,” Qin Shaofeng said, his eyes sharp and his smile cold.

This idiot, not even aware that he’s close to death.

He has no idea what kind of big shot he has offended…

“Then who will believe it?” Tang Fei asked.

“No one will,” Qin Shaofeng said solemnly.

“The Empire’s Public Security Law explicitly prohibits the purchase or sale of any type of drugs…

and yet you brazenly carry a Sea Demon on you.

Come with us…”

Phoenix had been watching dispassionately until now, but as they acted out their scene, she roughly understood the situation.

Although she didn’t know which faction was so eagerly targeting Tang Fei, she couldn’t let them take him away.

She knew the methods they were capable of; if they wanted the case to appear solid and to disassociate themselves afterward, they could complement the chain of evidence and then force him to sign a confession admitting all the crimes.

By then, rescuing him would be very troublesome.

Because they would already have claimed the word “justice.”

If they were impatient or bore a deep grudge against you, they would rather sacrifice some pawns and make you “die suddenly” even with incomplete evidence.

Some of the genetic potions currently on the black market could kill a person undetectably, and after a certain period, even the official state-of-the-art instruments would struggle to detect the drug.

“Who instructed you to come here?” Phoenix asked Qin Shaofeng, her eyes hostile.

She was really annoyed inside; such a beautiful day, such a nice atmosphere…

She had many plans: to have coffee after shopping, then to watch the latest romance movie together…

All her plans were ruined by these buffoons.

Moreover, their targeting of Tang Fei made Phoenix feel like she was losing face.

I, the Empire Princess, can’t protect my good friend who came from far away?

“And who are you?” Qin Shaofeng stared at Phoenix and asked.

“I’m his friend,” Phoenix said.

“So it seems you’re in cahoots?” Qin Shaofeng looked at Phoenix with a smirk, amused by this woman who was oblivious to danger.

Just wait until she reaches my territory, then I’ll see how to deal with her…

“Yes, we are in cahoots.”

“It looks like you’re involved in his affairs as well.

Take her along,” Qin Shaofeng commanded, waving his hand.

“I can’t go with you,” Phoenix shook her head.

“My father will worry.”

“Who the hell is your father?

What do I care if he’s worried?” Qin Shaofeng laughed, amused by Phoenix’s words.

This woman really didn’t know the seriousness of the situation.

Does she understand the gravity of this?

Does she know the severe consequences of this matter?

The person behind me has no intention of letting him walk out of jail alive…

“My father worrying…

actually does concern you,” Phoenix said with a smile.

Her look towards Qin Shaofeng was that of seeing a dead man; this clueless fool…

“I really want to see how it concerns me.” Qin Shaofeng said with disdain, beckoning, “Take all these people away…”

No one responded.

Qin Shaofeng turned around only to find a large number of men in black had appeared silently before him.

“Who are you?” Qin Shaofeng asked angrily.

“How dare you obstruct the police?”

The middle-aged man in the lead pulled out an identity card from his pocket, flashed it in front of Qin Shaofeng, and said coldly, “Imperial Guard.”

“…..”

Qin Shaofeng stared at the men in black, his voice trembling, “Imperial Guard?”