Traveling to Ancient Times: My Space Contains Weapons

Chapter 1227 The Patriarch of the Cai Family Comes to Ask for Punishment

“Young Master Chu, since you’ve gotten straight to the point, then I’ll get to the point.”

“Yesterday, the Cai family came to me to report that their eldest son, Cai Hua, had a conflict with Mr. Chu in the Xicheng District.”

"Later, on his way back, he was killed."

"The Cai family believes... that the murderer is Young Master Chu, so they sent Lord Shang today to invite Young Master Chu here to explain things clearly!"

Seeing Chu Chen's confidence, Niu Babao didn't stand on ceremony and directly asked Chu Chen a question.

And as he spoke, he stared intently into Chu Chen's eyes.

Chu Chen chuckled after hearing this: "Hehe, Lord City Lord, if I had killed the person, would I still be so confident and bold in front of you?"

"That's right. Yesterday, I had a conflict with Cai Hua because he tried to force himself on my woman, so I taught him a lesson."

"Later, I met Yang Rulang from the Yang family, and then I went home."

Niu Babao smiled slightly after listening. Actually, it was pretty much the same as what he had investigated.

That's strange. It seems that Chu Chen might not be the murderer at all. Then who is the murderer?

In this underground city, who else would have the audacity to kill a member of the Cai family?

Seeing that Niu Babao hesitated and didn't seem to have much doubt about him, Chu Chen continued to speak.

"Lord City Lord, perhaps you could ask Yang Rulang, the head of the Yang family. He should know who the murderer is!"

After hearing Chu Chen's words, Niu Babao stood up with an incredulous look on his face.

Then, staring at Chu Chen, he said, "Young Master Chu, is what you're saying true? Do you have any evidence?"

If the Cai family finds out that it was a member of the Yang family who killed Cai Hua, then this will be a huge problem.

It should be noted that the Yang family and the Cai family are evenly matched in strength. If a conflict were to break out, it could very likely destabilize the entire underground city.

If that's the case, then I'll definitely bear some responsibility. I wonder if I'll be punished when the Heavenly Emperor finds out.

However, since someone in the Cai family has died, this matter must be investigated no matter what.

In the eyes of the Heavenly Emperor, killing each other is absolutely forbidden.

Chu Chen nodded slightly: "Lord City Lord, I have something that can clear my name and help you find the real culprit. Now it's up to you, Lord City Lord."

"Or rather, it depends on whether the Cai family wants to investigate."

After hearing Chu Chen's words, Niu Babao immediately gave Chu Chen a thumbs up.

Judging from his confident demeanor, it seems he really does have evidence regarding Cai Hua's cause of death.

Moreover, he asked himself for his opinion, that is, he was giving himself the power to decide whether this person was someone he could associate with.

"Hmph, the most intolerable thing in the dungeon is murderers. As the lord of the dungeon, I have the responsibility and the obligation to investigate this matter thoroughly."

"Young Master Chu, you need not hold back. Please hand over the evidence."

Chu Chen immediately stood up after hearing this: "Alright, since the City Lord has made a decision, please summon the heads of the Yang family and the Cai family."

"I will definitely reveal the truth in public to clear my name. More importantly, I will make the city lord bring the murderer to justice so that the people of the underground city will no longer live in fear."

Looking at the righteous and awe-inspiring Chu Chen in front of him, Niu Babao admired Chu Chen even more.

This kid has a wicked mind; the heads of the Yang and Cai families have been summoned.

Ostensibly, he was trying to clear his name, but in reality, wasn't this just a way to incite conflict between the Yang and Cai families?

Wouldn't that put myself in a very difficult situation?

If you can't quell the situation yourself, things could get complicated with the Heavenly Emperor.

But this kid is someone the Inspector has specifically ordered not to be disturbed, so this is something I have to do whether I want to or not.

"Alright, since Young Master Chu is so confident, then so be it!"

After saying that, Niu Babao turned to look at Lord Shang.

"Go and invite the person in charge of the Cai family of Yangjiahe here to clear Young Master Chu's name!"

After listening, Lord Shang bowed to Niu Babao and led a group of men out of the city lord's mansion, heading west of the city.

When he returned, he was followed by two groups of people who were being very polite to each other.

Leading them were Yang Rulang, the head of the Yang family, and Cai Dong, the head of the Cai family.

The two were having a pleasant conversation because they both shared the same enemy: Chu Chen.

In Cai Dong's eyes, Chu Chen was an utterly wicked man who killed his eldest son.

Although his eldest son was a bit dim-witted and a complete spoiled brat, he had already created countless alternate accounts to replace him.

But he was, after all, his eldest son, and this concerned the status of the Cai family, so he had to get his revenge no matter what.

Yang Rulang, having repeatedly humiliated Chu Chen, had long since lost his temper.

Therefore, by taking this opportunity to let the city lord deal with Chu Chen properly, he could also get rid of a thorn in his side.

Little did they know, Chu Chen was inside drinking tea, smoking, and chatting with City Lord Niu Babao.

Niu Babao subtly probed Chu Chen for information, and Chu Chen knew exactly what was going on, but always gave him ambiguous answers.

This led to a lot more topics to discuss.

"Yang Rulang, head of the Yang family, and Cai Dong, head of the Cai family, have arrived!"

Just as the two were having a pleasant conversation, Shang Daren's voice came into their ears.

After listening, Niu Babao gave Chu Chen a wink, then got up and left.

Chu Chen followed closely behind.

When the two arrived at the main hall, they saw two groups of people bowing below.

"We greet Your Lordship!"

"You two patriarchs, there's no need for such formalities. Please sit down and let's talk!"

After hearing Niu Babao's words, both groups of people immediately looked up, but the next moment, they saw Chu Chen with a smile on his face next to Niu Babao.

Immediately, their faces darkened.

"Lord City Lord, this is the man who killed my eldest son! We beg you, Lord City Lord, to uphold justice for the Cai family!"

“That’s right, Lord City Lord. This man is extremely vicious and kills without blinking an eye. He should be torn to pieces.”

"I urge the city lord to order his men to capture him, so that he may continue to wreak havoc on the underground city."

Upon hearing what the two men said, especially Yang Rulang's words, Niu Babao's face immediately showed displeasure.

"Yang Rulang, are you teaching me how to do things?"

"Uh... Lord City Lord, please forgive me, I was just too excited!"

Niu Babao didn't continue speaking, but waved to Lord Shang.

The next moment, countless soldiers lay in ambush outside the main hall.

Then, he sat down in his seat and said to Chu Chen, "Young Master Chu, Cai Hua, the eldest son of the Cai family, has been murdered. Cai Dong, the head of the Cai family, has filed a lawsuit against you. Is this true?"

Chu Chen smiled after hearing this: "Lord City Lord, you are wronged. Although I had a conflict with Cai Hua, I would never dare to kill anyone."