Chapter 496: A red spot (1/2)

Chapter 496: A red spot

Translator: Sparrow TranslationsEditor: Sparrow Translations

Everyone quietened down.

Chi Hou, Wan Chong, the surrounding citizens, and even Yan Xiu looked at Fang Zhengzhi, stunned by what they just heard.

It was initially a stalemate.

Furthermore, it was a stalemate between Wan Chong and Chi Hou. Fang Zhengzhi had effectively gotten himself out of the picture.

Chi Hou would never let Wan Chong capture Fang Zhengzhi.

This had nothing to do with the law. This concerned the Divine Constabulary's pride and reputation, and by extension, that of the 13 Constabularies.

If he backed off now...

He would be taken advantage of in the future. As such, Chi Hou could not back off.

As for the consequences...

With his contributions to the Great Xia, all he had to do was admit his mistake to the Emperor and apologize. He would not be subject to any severe punishment.

Furthermore, he had a daughter, a talented daughter who was in the Heavenly Dao Pavilion. His daughter was the one destined to fulfill the Heavenly Prophecy and lead the army of the Great Xia in the future.

Chi Hou was not going to let a Minister of Law stand in his way! He was a powerful, influential figure in the Great Xia.

Chi Hou was conflicted.

Fang Zhengzhi had effectively cornered him and he had prepared to face the music for his decisions. However, the strangest thing happened.

Fang Zhengzhi...

Did he decide to back off?

And he even put the target on his back!

Should Chi Hou be thankful?

Chi Hou didn't think so. However, he didn't know what Fang Zhengzhi was trying to do, neither did he know where Fang Zhengzhi was getting his confidence from.

Stand still?

Why would he try to be so arrogant? Doesn't he know that he is a crippled man? Furthermore, even if he wasn't a crippled man, he couldn't block Wan Chong by standing still.

Wan Chong was not weak.

Chi Hou didn't understand.

Wan Chong didn't really understand what Fang Zhengzhi was saying. Was Fang Zhengzhi surrendering? But would someone as shameless as Fang Zhengzhi actually surrender?

”Fang Zhengzhi, are you serious?” Wan Chong was in disbelief.

”Official Wan, you have a horrible memory. I already told you that my name is Fang Zhengzheng and Chi Hou has already testified to it!” Fang Zhengzhi waved him off.

”I don't care if your name is Fang Zhengzhi or Fang Zhengzheng. I only have one question for you. Are you really not going to resist?” Wan Chong tried to figure out what Fang Zhengzhi was planning.

”Like I said before, I will stand still over here. Naturally, I won't resist. The question now is if you have the courage to come over.”

”Courage? Humph. I am the Minister of Law, why would I be afraid of a criminal like yourself?” Wan Chong replied assertively.

”Since that is the case, please go ahead!” Fang Zhengzhi nodded and looked at the four cloaked and veiled figures.

The four of them bowed to Fang Zhengzhi and formed up behind him.

Wan Chong frowned and squinted so much that he could be blindfolded with a string. He wanted to figure out what Fang Zhengzhi was planning, but he couldn't.

Could it be...

Was this guy really surrendering to fate?

Wan Chong found that very hard to believe that Fang Zhengzhi would surrender now, especially not after his antics before.

The crowd couldn't believe their eyes either.

What is Fang Zhengzhi doing?”

”I have no idea.”

”Is he really surrendering? Why do I think that that is impossible?”

”Yes, I think that it is impossible too! But that was what he just said.”

All of the citizens couldn't bring themselves to believe it, but the facts were laid out in front of them. The people in black surrounding Fang Zhengzhi had withdrawn.

Even Chi Hou stepped aside.

There was a direct path between Wan Chong and Fang Zhengzhi. It was not wide, but it was wide enough for Wan Chong to pass unhindered.

Wan Chong didn't move immediately.

He still didn't understand what was happening. He felt like there were too many unknowns for him to take into account.

”Official, how about we go first?” One of the leaders whispered to Wan Chong.

”No need, I would like to see what he has in store for us!” Wan Chong waved him away. Fang Zhengzhi had made it clear that he had to do the arrest personally. He couldn't back down now.

”I understand. Here is the lock and chain.” The leader handed Wan Chong the items.

”Mm.” Wan Chong nodded and took the chain and lock in his hands. The items glistened in the evening sun.

These were the items used to arrest a suspect. There was a hook on the chain. Once the hook was attached, it was almost impossible to escape.

Chi Hou looked at the chain in Wan Chong's hand and then back at Fang Zhengzhi. He wanted to see what Fang Zhengzhi was up to.

At that moment...

Wan Chong moved.

One step, then another, and another!

Fang Zhengzhi continued to stand still, staring at Wan Chong calmly. It was almost as though Wan Chong was of no threat to him.

Wan Chong tightened his grip around the chain. He didn't walk quickly because he didn't believe that Fang Zhengzhi would stay still.

However, Fang Zhengzhi wasn't moving. He even stuck his neck out, almost as though he was waiting for Wan Chong to lock him up.

”This is ridiculous. Do you really think that I will be scared of you?” Wan Chong grit his teeth. He quickened his pace and prepared to rush at Fang Zhengzhi.

He was closing in...

He stopped when he was one meter out. Fang Zhengzhi was just an arm's length away. He smirked.

Did Fang Zhengzhi really give up?