Strongest Soldier King

The sudden incident made Luo Zheng wary. After a brief discussion, the three of them dispersed to attend to their own tasks. Luo Zheng found Liu Qingqing, and the two of them went up to the villa's rooftop terrace. There were still bloodstains that could not be washed away, bearing witness to the fierce battle that had occurred. Seeing these stains, Luo Zheng's expression turned serene as he frowned in thought.

Liu Qingqing also saw the bloodstains and thought of how everyone had fought bloodily to protect her. She too became pensive. Previously, Liu Qingqing would not have been aware of such matters, engrossed in her own play. But after going through a few life-and-death situations, she matured significantly. Her gaze fell on Luo Zheng, drawn to his tall and upright figure, inexplicably feeling a sense of security—a most peculiar sensation.

"Can't you not go?" Luo Zheng gradually regained his composure and asked softly.

"If it's genuinely difficult, then forget it." Liu Qingqing agreed, no longer as flamboyant and overbearing as before.

Luo Zheng was taken aback, a little slow to respond for a moment, and looked at the composed Liu Qingqing with surprise, sighing inwardly. The trials of life and death can indeed change a person's character. He couldn't help but smile and said, "You've become sensible and can think about others."

"People always have to grow up, but the price is a bit high for this growth." Liu Qingqing replied with a wry smile.

"That's true." Luo Zheng thought of the sacrificed officers, thought of Mrs. Liu, whose scandal was exposed, and said with a bitter smile, "If you can avoid going, it's best not to go. I can't interfere with your freedom and life, but I hope you consider everyone else. Everyone has family and loved ones, and if someone sacrifices themselves because of you, although protecting you is everyone's duty, it's best to avoid unnecessary sacrifices."

"Hmm, then I won't go." Liu Qingqing said firmly, her eyes fixed on Luo Zheng as a strange emotion surged up, making her blush slightly. Which girl wouldn't harbor feelings for the man who risked his life to protect her, especially a man like Luo Zheng? Liu Qingqing was no exception.

However, Liu Qingqing was very smart and realized these were unrealistic fantasies, just the youthful impulsiveness of a young girl, not true feelings. She quickly discarded those thoughts, her gaze becoming clear again. She furrowed her brows slightly and said softly, "You asked to talk to me alone, not just about this, right? Did you discover something from my classmates."

"You're a smart person, and many things don't need to be spelled out. I asked to meet with you to understand more about the situation. I hope you can cooperate," Luo Zheng said candidly.

"Sure, no problem, I know what you want to ask." Liu Qingqing readily agreed, "Her name is Tang Tian, we all call her Tiantian. She's a quiet girl who doesn't like socializing. Her IQ is 135. Maybe because of that, we hit it off and became close friends in less than two days. It seems she doesn't harbor any bad intentions towards me."

"I trust your judgment and insight. If that's the case, then there's a possibility that she might be threatened or manipulated," Luo Zheng cautiously reminded.

"With her IQ, the likelihood of manipulation is low. Threatened?" Liu Qingqing pondered seriously, and Luo Zheng knew that Liu Qingqing was even smarter than himself and could quickly grasp the situation. He didn't interrupt, patiently waiting, his eyes caught by the distant bloodstains and bullet holes, growing heavy-hearted. At that moment, Liu Qingqing suddenly said, "The chance of her being threatened is quite high. Her weak point is her adoptive father; they have a very good relationship. I've met her adoptive father. He's an upright and reliable person, worthy of trust."

"Uh?" Luo Zheng fell into contemplation after hearing Liu Qingqing's analysis. If Tang Tian's adoptive father is indeed upright and trustworthy, then he wouldn't have a problem, indicating a higher possibility of her being threatened. Luo Zheng quickly spoke through his earpiece, "Immediately conduct a secret investigation on Tang Tian's adoptive father and see if there's anything suspicious."

Lan Xue responded through the earpiece, and Luo Zheng looked at Liu Qingqing, continuing to say, "Everyone has their friends, and being betrayed by a friend feels terrible. We all hope Tang Tian isn't involved, but as a guard, I have to first suspect if she has any motive to commit a crime. I hope you understand."

"I understand. You used 'secret investigation' in your order earlier because you don't want anyone to feel awkward in the future, yet you want to ensure things are foolproof. However, perhaps your suspicion is correct. I am not badmouthing my friend behind her back, just trying to cooperate with your investigation," Liu Qingqing said seriously.

"Uh? Tell me more," Luo Zheng asked, surprised as he looked at Liu Qingqing.

"Apart from being with me, Tiantian usually keeps to herself, giving off a mysterious vibe at times. Moreover, she's very skilled. Once, when we went out to a bar, five strong men tried to take advantage of us, and she took them down easily. If you hadn't raised your doubts, I might have forgotten about it," Liu Qingqing continued.

"Oh? Is there more to this case? What was her method of attack?" Luo Zheng asked with astonishment.

"I couldn't understand it. It was swift and fierce. She directly smashed three of them with a bottle. At that time, the scene was chaotic. I was fighting with another person. After the fight, the two of us ran for it, didn't pay much attention," Liu Qingqing explained with a wry smile.

Luo Zheng was startled, quickly inquiring about the specific date and location, then communicated through his earpiece, "Ghost Hand, go to the bar and check the surveillance, see if there's any backup."

"Understood." Ghost Hand responded.

Liu Qingqing looked at Luo Zheng in astonishment and said, "What is there to investigate? It's just a fight."

"You don't understand. Everyone has different styles and techniques when fighting. For example, you, whether it's karate or taekwondo you've learned? The things these schools teach are all just for show; it's easy to tell. Then, take us soldiers, we learn combat techniques aimed for a single, lethal strike—our methods are straightforward and powerful. Assassins are different; there's a lot of complexity in their fighting methods, and you can glean something from their fighting style," Luo Zheng explained.

"I see." Liu Qingqing suddenly realized and continued, "Seems like I have a lot to learn. Does your military teach all that?"

"They do, but you have to get in first." Luo Zheng casually replied. Seeing Liu Qingqing's bitter expression and low spirits, he thought for a moment and added, "With your intelligence and perceptiveness, getting in wouldn't be too hard. The key factor is your grandfather—I've already mentioned it, and he's considering it, so there's still a chance. Don't be discouraged."

The two of them chatted on the rooftop for a while, then Lan Xue's voice suddenly came through Luo Zheng's earpiece, "Tang Tian's adoptive father is at his own restaurant, and we haven't found anything unusual."

"Tsk?" Luo Zheng furrowed his brow tightly. If Tang Tian's adoptive father is normal, then there's no likelihood of blackmail. Could it be that Tang Tian is fine? Did he overthink it? However, an unsettling feeling deep within him told Luo Zheng that something peculiar was definitely going on here. It seemed that only after viewing the fight video Liu Qingqing mentioned would it be possible to make a judgment.

At this moment, Luo Zheng suddenly sensed a faint danger coming from Tang Tian, who was only fifteen or sixteen years old, as if she were a formidable enemy adept at hiding and enduring—an exceedingly odd feeling.