Chapter 139: A Minor Conflict
Chapter 139: A Minor Conflict
The full-on fight in front of the Civil Affairs Department attracted many people to stop and watch.
Such a spectacle was very uncommon, and the citizens of the Divine Glory Empire also loved watching excitement. This was quite similar to the people in Lei Yaotian’s original world, with no real differences.
After Baron Arex was slapped aside, everything went black before his eyes, and he fainted. The five Genetic Humans, who had fused over ten types of genes along with Saiyan Genes, showed the surrounding Divine Glory people what violence and power truly meant.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Every punch landed solidly. The men in military uniforms who had come with Arex were beaten like sandbags. In front of the Genetic Humans, they were like toys, utterly incapable of fighting back.
Moreover, facing the Genetic Humans who were nearly three meters tall, these men, who were only about 1.8 meters on average, looked completely like children.
“You dare hit…” Bang! “The Prince…” Bang! “Won’t let…” Bang!
The guy who had whispered in Baron Arex’s ear received special attention.
This fellow was grabbed by the collar and lifted up by a Genetic Human. Then, big slaps were delivered, one after another, until his face swelled up like a pig’s head and he passed out. Only then was he tossed aside.
The situation was completely one-sided; Baron Arex and his group had no power to resist at all.
Looking at the people lying twisted and crooked on the ground, Lei Yaotian curled his lips and swept a fierce gaze around.
Hmm…
The Divine Glory people who had been watching the excitement scattered in a rush, afraid that they might suffer such an undeserved disaster and be targeted by this young master whose identity they didn’t know.
“Hmph! How dare you mess with me! Damn it, coming to collect a debt from me! Why don’t you ask around—am I someone that easy to push around!”
Lei Yaotian tilted his nostrils upward and arrogantly spat out a few harsh words.
At that moment, several officials from the Civil Affairs Department ran out and saw Baron Arex and the men in black military uniforms lying there with their eyes rolled back.
Lei Yaotian’s words happened to be overheard by the civil affairs officials.
“Baronet Lei Yaotian, you’ve gotten into big trouble!”
A chubby civil affairs official came over and quietly said to Lei Yaotian.
“What trouble? The Empire is a place ruled by law. I acted to teach a few criminals who were maliciously trying to extort and blackmail me. Is that not allowed?” Lei Yaotian looked at this furtive, oily-faced, plump fellow who had sidled up to him.
Glancing at the men on the ground who seemed to have broken bones, the fat man shuddered violently. Then, he whispered to Lei Yaotian, “These guys have complicated backgrounds. It seems they came specifically to target you. You should leave this place immediately. I think the police forces will arrive soon.”
What exactly did this fatty mean by saying these things? It seemed like he was trying to help him.
Lei Yaotian looked at the large fat man in front of him, and his gaze couldn’t help but soften a bit.
“You’d better leave quickly. I’m with Princess Yana.” The fat man swiftly whispered a few more words to Lei Yaotian, then slipped him a small note before turning and leaving with his colleagues.
Lei Yaotian called out to Wangcai and, along with the five Artificial Humans, left the front of the Civil Affairs Department. They reached the street, hailed two Hover Vehicles, and then also departed from the area.
After Lei Yaotian and the others left, the people who had been watching the excitement continued to chatter among themselves.
“Who is that guy anyway? He actually beat a Baron to such a state. Doesn’t he know the consequences of offending a Noble?”
Beside this onlooker, someone immediately replied, “I don’t think that little guy is from our Divine Glory Empire. Didn’t you see the Crystal embedded in his forehead? Clearly not one of us. Probably someone from another civilization here on business.”
Then this person muttered quietly, “What a shame. After all, our Divine Glory is an Eighth-tier Civilization, and he offended a Noble. If his civilization’s rank is too low, it might suffer because of this.”
Just like these two’s discussion, as the onlookers dispersed, they kept expressing their own views on this topic.
Poor Baron Arex and the men who had come with him still lay on the metal steps in front of the Civil Affairs Department.
About three minutes after Lei Yaotian and the others left, armed police hurriedly arrived. But by the time they got there, Lei Yaotian was already on his way to the Imperial Palace.
The armed police began treating the unconscious Baron Arex and the others, then reported the incident to their superiors to await further instructions.
After all, this matter involved a Noble. These lowly armed police couldn’t handle it themselves; they could only let higher-ups decide.
Moreover, it seemed the other party in this incident was also a minor noble. Although just a low-ranking Baronet, the other side appeared to be a foreign creature newly joined to the Empire, and also a small Leader.
That made these armed police even more hesitant to act on their own authority, so they had no choice but to report the matter up the chain.
Meanwhile, the one who had instigated Baron Arex to come and cause trouble for Lei Yaotian—Prince Barbarossa—was in his mansion, fuming after hearing his subordinate’s report.
Smash!
A precious, porcelain-like item was thrown to the ground by His Highness the Prince.
“This country bumpkin actually dared to injure my men! He deserves to die, deserves to die!”
Prince Barbarossa’s handsome face flushed bright red. Used to getting his way in the Empire, he had never been so publicly humiliated before.
In truth, everyone among the other Nobles must have known about the scene he had orchestrated today.
He had thought Lei Yaotian was just a country bumpkin and that sending Baron Arex with the IOU would surely make Lei Yaotian comply. But who would have thought Lei Yaotian wouldn’t give him the time of day.
He imagined that many high-ranking Nobles were probably laughing at him in their homes right now.
The thought made Prince Barbarossa fly into a rage.
“Rod! Rod!”
After His Highness the Prince had vented his temper, he shouted several times.
A tall man dressed in a tight Combat Suit walked in from outside the door.
“What is it, Your Highness?”
Prince Barbarossa tossed a golden metal card toward the man and said, “No matter what method you use, capture this guy named Lei Yaotian for me. I want him alive, because he has some things in his possession that are very useful to me. Once it’s done, Rod, you will become a free man, and I will return your sister to you.”
Rod expressionlessly picked up the metal card from the floor, put it in his pocket, then turned and left the room.
“Lei Yaotian, you country bumpkin, once you fall into my hands, I’ll make you understand what cruelty truly means!” Prince Barbarossa muttered to himself with a sinister tone.
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Meanwhile, Lei Yaotian, at this moment, had no idea that such a person had set his sights on him. He also didn’t realize how unlucky he was to have offended such a madman without even really doing anything.
Outside the Imperial Palace, Lei Yaotian notified Princess Yana.
He was then welcomed inside by Princess Yana.
Princess Yana had learned about Lei Yaotian’s encounter at the Civil Affairs Department entrance right away. Based on her subordinates’ reports, she also knew who was behind the incident.
It seemed Prince Barbarossa was still somewhat unwilling to accept things.
Yana knew that this half-brother of hers had never been satisfied with Balthers becoming Emperor. At the same time, he had been secretly plotting something, forming small factions.
Since Balthers had only recently ascended the throne, his power wasn’t yet solid. So, for now, he could only endure and let these fellows do as they pleased.
Thinking of this, Yana couldn’t help but feel a bitter taste in her mouth.
“Baronet Lei Yaotian, I personally suggest that after you meet His Majesty, you should leave the Imperial Capital Star system as soon as possible. Otherwise, your personal safety could be at risk.”
Yana still reminded Lei Yaotian.
“Miss Yana, the Empire is a lawful society. Could there really be people committing crimes in broad daylight?” After hearing Yana’s words, Lei Yaotian put on a shocked expression.
Yana, who was leading the way ahead, shook her head and gave a bitter smile.
“There are many things you still don’t understand, and I can’t explain them all in a short time. Actually, this is an old internal problem within our Empire. The law doesn’t apply to certain privileged individuals.”
Lei Yaotian deeply agreed with that point.
But since Princess Yana wasn’t willing to go into details, Lei Yaotian wouldn’t press for more. In any case, he now understood that someone meant him harm.
“Miss Yana, as far as I’m concerned, I have no prior interaction with your Divine Glory Empire. Why would someone want to harm me?” Lei Yaotian himself understood that it was probably because of the technology he possessed.
But he still asked knowingly, pretending to be clueless.
Yana gave Lei Yaotian a deep look. She didn’t believe that a Tribe Leader wouldn’t understand such matters. But since this little guy wanted to play dumb, she wouldn’t expose him.
Yana led Lei Yaotian and the others to a room outside, pushed open the large door, and took them inside.
“It’s because of that technology of yours. Many people are now thinking that since you could produce that technology, you must surely have even higher-level technologies in your possession. So, some want to use unfair means to get that technology from you. Therefore, provoking you became inevitable.”
Lei Yaotian rubbed his nose and remained silent.
“Then, Miss Yana, are you the same?” Wangcai, who was beside Lei Yaotian, spoke up.
Glancing at Lei Yaotian’s chubby Steward, Yana smiled and said, “We prefer to take a peaceful route, slowly becoming friends with you. We can exchange and communicate with each other. Violence isn’t a method I like.”
Yana’s meaning was clear: she wasn’t willing to use violence to obtain the technology in their hands.