The strongest devouring system in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 363 On pins and needles

The air around them seemed to drop several times in temperature. In particular, when Wang Dawei saw Chen Er, his deep eyes looked as if he were being stared at by a wild beast, making Wang Dawei feel extremely uneasy. His body trembled several times before he finally managed to calm himself down.

"Chen Er, then what do you suggest we do? I've already killed someone, do you expect me to pay with my life? Let me tell you, you're just a low-ranking official, wearing a dog skin. Who knows how long you'll last? Don't try to show off in front of me, or the consequences will be unimaginable."

Wang Dawei's temper flared up as well. He felt he had killed countless people since childhood, a number he himself didn't even know. Moreover, when he was a teenager, he liked to peep at the maids in his household while they were taking a bath.

He's done all sorts of bad things since he was a child, and now he's actually been caught by Chen Er.

Moreover, it seems that Chen Er has no intention of letting him go yet, which makes Wang Dawei feel a little uneasy and flustered.

"You said it yourself, murder is punishable by death. That's right. You killed someone, so you should pay with your own life. Don't think you can act arrogantly just because you have some money." Chen Er said very rudely.

Cold sweat beaded on Wang Dawei's forehead. Seeing Ma Dazhi approaching him with ill intent, Wang Dawei cowered behind Zhao Tianming.

"Wang Dawei, there's nothing I can do to help you. I'm barely able to take care of myself right now. You'd better pray for yourself," Zhao Tianming said helplessly.

Hearing Zhao Tianming's cold words, Wang Dawei panicked even more. In his mind, he cursed Zhao Tianming for his actions. Good heavens, Zhao Tianming, who used to drink and eat with him, hugging his neck and saying that they were good brothers who would share the good times and the bad, was now disregarding his life.

This made Wang Dawei feel an inexplicable pressure once again: "I want to see who dares to touch Wang Dawei. They're just asking for trouble. They're just a low-ranking official. What right do they have to judge others?"

Just as Wang Dawei was panicking, he suddenly heard a roar from outside the door. When he saw who it was, he was overjoyed. It was none other than himself.

This is Sun Yunhe, one of the Five Tiger Generals of the Eastern Depot. At this moment, Sun Yunhe is tall and strong, with a matching battle sword at his waist, and several attendants behind him.

It was clear that the visitor had ill intentions. After entering the room, Sun Yunhe flicked his sleeves and called out impatiently.

“Lord Chen Er, I just happened to be passing by today and overheard you handling a case. I’m quite interested in your abilities, so you don’t mind if I listen in here, do you?” Sun Yunhe said to Chen Er with a wicked smile.

Chen Er suppressed his anger and instead became calm. He knew Sun Yunhe's change of heart perfectly well. This guy was definitely not just passing by; someone must have tipped him off. However, Chen Er had already anticipated that killing Wang Dawei today would not be as easy as it seemed.

“Lord Sun Yunhe, what are you saying? You are a favorite of Lord Wei Zhongxian. For us officials of the first rank to see you is like seeing Lord Wei Zhengxian himself. It is my honor to have you here listening in.” Chen Er said angrily.

Wang Dawei sneered, then looked at Wang Dawei and said, "Don't panic. I'm here. Tell me what grievances you have. I will investigate thoroughly. I will not miss an innocent person, nor will I tolerate a bad one."

After Sun Yunhe finished speaking, he picked up his teacup and began to taste it. Zhao Beixing, who was standing to the side, also smiled.

“Lord Sun Yunhe, how is Lord Wei Zhongxian’s health these days? I’d like to pay him a visit, but I’ve been too busy lately. Besides, I was forced to apologize by a mere first-rank official today. It was so humiliating.”

Zhao Beixing's words were unintentional, but Sun Yunhe's eyes narrowed into slits as he pretended to look at Zhao Beixing.

"Isn't this Lord Zhao Beixing? What brings you here to sit in on this? If I'm not mistaken, you're the one who promoted Chen Er, aren't you? I remember last time when I presented a memorial to the Emperor, you spoke highly of Chen Er, didn't you?"

Sun Yunhe was clearly trying to sow discord. Zhao Beixing, who was already feeling quite upset, became furious and started to defend himself when he heard Sun Yunhe say that.

"If I had known that the person I promoted was an ingrate, I certainly wouldn't have said so many good things to the Emperor. Now I'm kicking myself. I never imagined that I would be defeated by a junior," Zhao Beixing said indignantly.

Chen Er looked at the two trashy people singing in unison and sneered inwardly. However, he wasn't angry about it and just pretended not to hear them.

When Wang Dawei saw Sun Yunhe arrive, his face immediately lit up with a smile, knowing that his life was saved today.

Wang Dawei knelt on the ground in a pretentious manner: "I beg you two gentlemen to help me. I have been wronged. Although I said that someone was killed, it was my men who did it. Moreover, that man robbed me of my money first, which is why we caught him and beat him up. We accidentally killed him."

Wang Dawei's words made Wang Xuelian tremble uncontrollably: "Wang Dawei, what nonsense are you spouting? You clearly harassed me in the street that day. My husband couldn't stand it and came out to stop you, but he was pinned to the ground by your men. You beat my husband to death with your own hands, and you still want to argue your way out of it."

"How dare you interrupt? Did I ask you? Who is this troublemaker who doesn't respect me?" Sun Yunhe sneered, which immediately frightened Wang Xuelian. After all, how could a poor young woman dare to talk back to Sun Yunhe?

Wang Xuelian was particularly frightened when she saw Sun Yunhe's ambiguous smile.

“Wang Dawei, I remember you didn’t say that before. Do you think you can change your testimony just because Sun Yunhe is here to back you up? Let me tell you, if you don’t admit it, I’ll kill you.” Chen Er didn’t give Sun Yunhe any face.

Chen Er slammed his hand on the table and walked up to Wang Dawei. With one kick, Wang Dawei's nose collapsed, showing that Chen Er used considerable force. He not only kicked Wang Dawei's cheek but also slapped Sun Yunhe's face.

After all, Chen Er hit Wang Dawei in front of Sun Yunhe, which showed him no respect whatsoever and disregarded Sun Yunhe's dignity.