Compared to Xue Kai, who was also one of the departnt heads of the Second Court, Sixth Departnt of the Review Office, as soon as Lu Ding erged, Zhang Qingshan's aura erupted violently.
BOOM!!!!!
White Qi flas surged from Zhang Qingshan's body. He opened his mouth to question, "Lu Ding, I want to ask you, isn't your behavior a bit too excessive!!"
"I am the head of the First Departnt. You and Minister Xue from the Fourth Departnt ca to my First Departnt, beat up and arrested my departnt's investigator, and didn't even inform ."
"Even if he was at fault, even if he violated the rules and regulations, shouldn't such matters be reported to , so I am aware, and I should be the one to take action!!"
"With your actions, how can the First Departnt hold its head up in the future? How can I hold my head up!?"
"Is there any dignity left for the First Departnt!!!?"
This was indeed the case.
It was mainly because the incident happened so suddenly.
Of course, the more critical point was that no one knew if Zhang Qingshan would protect his own subordinate.
Therefore, Xue Kai and Lu Ding, from the bottom of their hearts, never intended to notify him. Acting first and reporting later, avoiding potential problems, was the optimal solution.
But doing it this way was indeed a bit underhanded, that was true.
Lu Ding was not the type of person who would stubbornly refuse to admit fault, or admit it but not change. He had arrogance, more than anyone else. But he also had manners and character.
With a serious expression, he said, "I'm sorry, Minister Zhang. The situation was truly too sudden, and we didn't have ti to notify you. This ti, the person he obstructed was an elder who showed great kindness during my ti in the Third Circle."
"He dedicated his entire life to the Great Han, to the 749 Bureau."
"I truly couldn't bear to see him suffer such injustice. I've caused you trouble. You decide how to resolve this, and we will follow your decision."
Lu Ding's attitude made Zhang Qingshan feel like he had punched a ball of cotton. He truly hadn't expected this.
Lu Ding.
This was the Great Han's Corpse-Shattering Taishui, Lu Ding.
The peerless genius who held the record for the highest-value cross-level combat achievent in the Great Han.
Logically speaking, let alone a genius like Lu Ding, even those monstrous talents different from ordinary geniuses were all arrogant and proud to the core, their pride and backbone inseparable.
Even if they were at fault, even if they hit a wall, they would choose to smash right through it.
Although it was just a verbal apology, a few light words... countless geniuses had escalated situations simply because they couldn't utter the three words 'I'm sorry'.
Now, soone like Lu Ding actually apologized to him. And with such a sincere tone.
Zhang Qingshan's anger instantly dissipated considerably. But his imposing aura hadn't subsided yet.
He wanted to see if Lu Ding was genuinely apologizing to him or just pretending.
"You let punch you once, and we'll consider today's matter settled."
Lu Ding stood in place, straightening his chest. "Co on, Minister Zhang. Just don't hit the face."
Xue Kai beside him grew anxious. "Lu..." Before he could even finish calling Lu Ding's na, Lu Ding raised a hand to stop him. "It's fine, Minister Xue. If you're wrong, you admit it; if you're getting beaten, you stand straight. Today's actions were indeed rash."
As he spoke.
Zhang Qingshan raised his hand, forming a fist. A lion phantom condensed, its mane ablaze, and he threw a fierce punch towards Lu Ding.
Seeing Lu Ding neither dodge nor evade, just as the fist was about to strike Lu Ding's chest, the phantom dissipated, transforming into a fierce gale that whipped Lu Ding's hair wildly.
Zhang Qingshan's fist changed to an open palm, which he then lightly pressed against Lu Ding's chest, giving a slight tap.
There was no force behind it whatsoever.
"Forget it, let it be. All I wanted was your attitude."
"In this matter, our First Departnt was indeed at fault first. We are not in the right. You beating him up is perfectly reasonable. Since an investigator of the Review Office knowingly broke the law during his duties, used public office for private revenge, abused public power for personal ends, then punishnt is inevitable."
"Just as I heard you say in the surveillance footage, he started it, you finished it."
"But such a thing, don't let it happen again. If you discover a similar situation again, please rember, the First Departnt still has , its head. I'm not dead, and I will never shield anyone."
"Nor will I be like certain departnt heads who can't distinguish the situation clearly and are blinded by others' sweet talk."
Lu Ding not dodging or evading represented his attitude. Zhang Qingshan accepted it.
But while accepting it, he also took a jab at Xue Kai, who had erred earlier.
Xue Kai frowned. "Who are you insinuating about? Who are you alluding to? Who are you hinting at!!?"
"What do you an!?"
Zhang Qingshan's words had indeed stung Xue Kai a bit.
"Whoever responds, I'm talking about them."
Zhang Qingshan crossed his arms. It was fine if Lu Ding didn't understand, and besides, he was also from the 749 Bureau. What did you, Xue Kai, an by pulling this stunt?
Xue Kai unleashed his aura. "Zhang Qingshan, do you think I don't dare to touch you!!!?"
Zhang Qingshan: "Co on, try it."
The aura he had just suppressed erupted once again.
The two n's auras clashed against each other.
Lu Ding stood to the side.
With a *BOOM*, his aura erupted. Black smoke instantly rose, and his entire person seed to fray at the edges, his eyes overflowing with red light.
The shockwave caused the surrounding walls to crack and the floor slabs to sink.
"Enough!"
"You are both departnt heads. Gentlen, give so face. Don't make this too ugly."
It was also this move, the feeling of overwhelming pressure that washed over them, that made Zhang Qingshan understand once again the sincerity of Lu Ding's earlier apology.
This guy wasn't incapable of beating him. With this kind of aura, Lu Ding could handle him like a chick.
Zhang Qingshan withdrew his aura. "My apologies, Minister Xue."
He then looked at Lu Ding, but for a mont, he even changed his form of address. "Grand Duke Lu, inside... how is the person?"
Lu Ding's expression softened, showing a faint smile. "Don't worry, Minister Zhang. He's not dead. I just gave him a beating."
"That's good. Then, why don't you go attend to your business? Leave this side to to handle the procedures."
"I roughly know the offenses he committed. Rest assured, I guarantee fairness and justice."
Lu Ding expressed his thanks. "Then thank you very much, Minister Zhang. Regarding today's matter, I am truly sorry. Next ti, I, Lu Ding, will personally visit to make ands."
"No need, no need. Go on, go on. I know you're quite busy. I'm glad you were willing to give this face."
Lu Ding left with Fu Xinghe and Xue Kai.
Zhang Qingshan watched them go. Only after the figures of the three had disappeared did he say, "With strength cos strength, with talent cos talent, yet also possessing manners and understanding boundaries. Who wouldn't want to befriend such a person?"
He walked into the interrogation room.
Wang Heng, who had been beaten and was now curled up in a corner, struggled to lift his heavily swollen eyelids to look at Zhang Qingshan who had entered.
"Min... Minister... Lu Ding... hit... hit ..."
He still wanted to complain.
Zhang Qingshan's face darkened, instantly flaring with anger. He raised his foot, wanting to give this guy a few more kicks, but ultimately didn't bring it down.
"Don't even ntion him hitting you; I want to hit you too! But my professional integrity doesn't allow to carry out private punishnt. If you were standing in a public place, under the watchful eyes of everyone, see if I don't beat you when I arrest you!!"
"You truly have no sha!!"
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