Chapter 137: Returning to the Capital

Mr. Roste, please step out so we can have a proper chat elsewhere. Pidan stepped forward and knocked on the car window, astonished that they had actually captured international master thieves so effortlessly.

Roste, Carter, and Sivir, sitting inside the vehicle, heard Pidan's words and all opened their doors to step out.

I am a United States citizen, and so are these two. What crime have we committed for you to arrest us? Roste was making a final struggle since he hadn't actually entered the exhibition venue, hoping to find some room for defense.

Don't talk to me about being U.S. citizens. Even if you were citizens who fell from the sky, you would still have to abide by the laws of China. Moreover, you know very well why you came to China. Take them away!

Pidan refused to give the three of them any chance to explain, directly ordering the armed police to take them away. Once the evidence was presented before their eyes, these people would no longer be able to quibble.

Pidan, well done. Chu Feng patted Pidan on the shoulder after coming out. Ever since Chu Feng's arrival, Pidan had been staying by his side to assist.

Let's go. We'll head to the armed police detachment as well to see what this foolish trio has to say. Chu Feng referred to the famous trio of international master thieves as the foolish trio.

When Sivir went to the exhibition hall to steal the items, she hadn't noticed at all that there wasn't a single armed police officer guarding the interior, and the security there was remarkably lax.

Soon, the three of them drove to the armed police detachment. Roste and his companions had been separately detained in three different rooms. Since these individuals were renowned international master thieves, the armed police treated them with the utmost care.

Chu Feng first went to visit Roste, who was considered the ringleader of the three, possessed the most prominent reputation abroad, and had the highest number of offenses on his record.

Mr. Roste, I didn't expect us to meet under these circumstances. Hand over the sarira. Chu Feng looked at the indignant Roste, feeling a slight urge to laugh.

I don't understand what you are talking about. My friends and I were just driving past that place when we were wrongfully arrested and brought here. Once I get out, I will definitely lodge a protest through the embassy.

Roste still refused to admit guilt, clinging to the illusion that as an American citizen, the Chinese armed police wouldn't dare do anything to him.

Stop pretending. That car was stolen by you, and we have already brought in the vehicle's owner. Detailed dossiers on all three of you are right in my head. Do you really want me to spell it out for you?

Watching Roste's clumsy acting, Chu Feng directly exposed him. Once Roste was broken, the other two would not be worth worrying about.

Even if I stole the car, I should be handed over to U.S. law, not kept here. Roste was still dreaming that the Chinese armed police would hand him over to the U.S. embassy.

You are mistaken. This is China. Anyone who breaks the law in China must bear the consequences here. You had better obediently wait to serve time in prison or be sent to the International Court of Justice.

Seeing Roste's arrogant demeanor, Chu Feng couldn't help but step forward and punch him. China was no longer what it used to be; China had risen and would no longer fear any person or any country.

Chu Feng glanced at Roste and then walked out. There was nothing to discuss with such a person; once the evidence was placed before his eyes, he would confess obediently.

Chu Feng then went to see Sivir and Carter separately. Just like Roste, these two stubbornly refused to admit anything until Chu Feng placed the evidence directly in front of them, at which point they fell silent.

I leave these three in your hands. Be careful that they don't escape, especially when transferring them elsewhere—make sure to add a couple of extra locks. Their lock-picking skills are exceptionally strong.

Before leaving, Chu Feng specifically instructed the personnel at the armed police detachment to remain vigilant, especially regarding Sivir.

Brother Feng, where are we heading next? Are we going back to the exhibition hall or returning to the hotel? Pidan asked as they emerged from the armed police detachment.

Let's head back to the hotel. Tomorrow, Ziyan and I will return to the capital together. Chu Feng checked the time. Today was his fourth day in Zhongyuan, and since the mission was accomplished, they would head back as soon as dawn broke.

Chu Feng's primary concern remained Elder Chen's safety. If someone were to tamper with Elder Chen's medicine while he was away, it would spell trouble.

Pidan drove back to the hotel. After returning to his room, Chu Feng took a refreshing shower and then lay down on the bed to sleep.

Pidan helped Chu Feng book two plane tickets back to the capital. Handling such logistics was his responsibility here, and all expenses were accounted for through official channels with monthly audits.

Early the next morning, after waking up and having a simple meal, Chu Feng got into the car driven by Pidan and headed to the Zhongyuan Airport.

Brother Feng, you've been here for several days, yet I haven't even treated you to Zhongyuan City's specialty dishes. The next time you come for a visit, I will definitely treat you to a proper meal.

Before parting ways, Pidan felt a lingering reluctance. Normally, he stayed here alone to look after the hotel, and since Dragon Scale members rarely came to Zhongyuan for missions, guarding the hotel by himself was quite dull.

It's fine. Next time I come, I will definitely fleece you mercilessly—just as long as you don't mind when the time comes.

Chu Feng embraced Pidan. Due to her inherent personality, Ziyan did not say much to Pidan.

At ten o'clock, the plane carrying Chu Feng took off from Zhongyuan City, bound for the capital. Looking at the scenery outside the window, Chu Feng felt an unexpected sense of delight.

After a two-hour flight, the aircraft landed at the Capital Airport. Chu Feng told Ziyan to take a taxi back to the hospital while he took another vehicle to the Dragon Scale base.

Now that the mission was complete, he needed to return to the base to debrief and submit a brief report on the operation.

Upon arriving at the Dragon Scale base, Chu Feng went straight to Long Feihu's office. Long Feihu was on the phone with someone when Chu Feng arrived, and upon seeing him, he gestured for him to take a seat.

After a short while, Long Feihu hung up the phone and looked at Chu Feng with a face full of smiles.

Someone has already reported the details of this mission to me. You did a fantastic job, and I'm planning to speak with the superiors to recommend you for a commendation.

Long Feihu was quite satisfied with Chu Feng's performance, both in the hospital and during this mission.

Then just reward me with two or three hundred million Chinese yuan. I don't ask for much. Houses are selling for too much nowadays, and if I can't afford a house, I won't be able to get a wife.

Hearing Long Feihu say that, Chu Feng immediately demanded two or three hundred million yuan, treating Long Feihu like a mint.

Pfft! Lunhuigu, who was drinking tea, spat out a mouthful of tea upon hearing Chu Feng's words. Fortunately, Chu Feng had dodged aside just before Long Feihu could react.

Do you take me for a bank, just handing out two or three hundred million Chinese yuan? Unless you blow up the island nation's shrine, I doubt that would even be possible.