Divine Doctor and His CEO Wife-Chapter 137 Xing Zhanlong

"First, although you recovered the gene potion, the crime scene was already destroyed. This means there’s no proof that the gene potion was taken from their warehouse. The chain of evidence is insufficient, so a conviction cannot be established!

"Secondly, the person backing the Jiang Family called and pressured me to drop this matter and release them. After weighing my options, I had no choice but to comply."

Chen Xiao narrowed his eyes. "As the Chief Instructor of Dragon Soul, your status is substantial. There can’t be many people who could intimidate you. Who exactly is that person?"

Leng Baiyu’s slender fingers tapped lightly on the table. "I presume you’re all aware that the deal between the Jiang Family and the Watanabe Clan involved the ten bottles of gene potion from that case.

"This gene potion is a technological product developed by our Dragon Soul’s scientific research team.

"It is, in fact, the second-generation gene potion, and the technology is considerably more mature. Compared to the first generation, the second-generation formula is more stable, and the mortality rate for recipients is almost zero.

"However, while most people will experience side effects to varying degrees, these are generally not life-threatening. Compared to the benefits they bring, they’re hardly worth mentioning.

"After taking the gene potion, the human body’s potential is greatly unlocked. Strength, speed, reaction time, and more will all make a qualitative leap, surpassing the limits of ordinary humans.

"For instance, one of our Dragon Soul members was already in his thirties and just a peak Inner Strength martial artist. He had no hope of ever becoming a Commander in his lifetime.

"Unexpectedly, after taking the gene potion, he broke through three realms in just a few months, reaching the Greatmaster Late Stage and becoming a First-level Commander!

"You can imagine, once this gene potion is used on a large scale, how powerful will our Dragon Soul become? How terrifying would the forces of our Divine Land be? How many formidable armies could we create?!

"Some time ago, I was ordered to escort this batch of gene potion to a research institute in a remote mountain in the Northwest. But upon reaching my destination, I discovered that several bottles had been swapped out.

"In other words, there was a mole in my team during transport.

"After that, I followed the clues to Jiangnan and eventually zeroed in on the Jiang Family.

"However, if I were to take action personally, it would have alarmed our target and been counterproductive.

"That’s why I asked for your help.

"We were just one step away from pinning down Jiang Tianquan and the person backing his family. What a pity."

"Did they threaten you?" Chen Xiao asked. "Do they have something on you?"

"He is my arch-nemesis and also a high-ranking member of Dragon Soul," Leng Baiyu said. "We have been fighting, both openly and secretly, for years. This time, the loss of the gene potion was indeed my failure. He used that to threaten me, so I had no choice but to compromise.

"I haven’t managed to expose him yet, so I have to play dumb. This time, he has completely extricated himself, leaving no clues that could be traced back to him.

"Sacrificing myself to catch two pawns... it just wasn’t worth it."

Leng Baiyu was a very composed person. To her, trash like Jiang Tianquan and Watanabe Ichiba were just minor characters. There was no need to jeopardize her future over a moment of rivalry. Otherwise, she would only meet a bleak end. She knew that eliminating this cancer would not be an easy task, so there was no need to put herself in jeopardy for two minnows.

After listening to Leng Baiyu’s analysis, Chen Xiao nodded. "Then, I still want to ask—who exactly is the person you mentioned?"

"The Dragon Soul Dark Guard Commander—Xing Zhanlong!

"Within Dragon Soul, he controls the Dragon Soul Dark Guards, while I handle everything in the open. One in the light and one in the shadows, we complement each other, but we also keep each other in check.

"The only one above us is the Lord of Dragon Soul.

"Now, the Lord of Dragon Soul is getting old, which makes this the perfect time for both of us to vie for the next step up. That’s why he’s deliberately setting me up!

"Once I’m out of the way, his promotion to the top spot will be a sure thing! 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

"The gene potion is of utmost importance not only to Dragon Soul but to the entire Divine Land. If it leaks, I will face severe punishment!

"As things stand, even if I deal with Jiang Tianquan and Watanabe Ichiba, I will still be impeached and accused of negligence and dereliction of duty.

"If it were any other matter, it could easily be suppressed.

"But this concerns the gene potion...

"If the Lord of Dragon Soul found out, he would be furious. My fate wouldn’t be pretty, and it would all needlessly benefit that bastard Xing Zhanlong!"

Chen Xiao fiddled with the chopsticks in his hand and asked, "Xing Zhanlong hasn’t slipped up at all?"

"No," Leng Baiyu replied coldly. "That man has always been extremely cautious in his actions. He has completely removed himself from the situation. Now, even if the Jiang Family is uprooted, it won’t affect him in the slightest."

Hearing this, Chen Xiao nodded. People in such positions naturally possess schemes and methods beyond the imagination of ordinary people. How could they be so careless as to leave loose ends?

Leng Baiyu sighed. "So, the ultimate compromise was that I let Jiang Tianquan and the others go. As a result, the matter of my dereliction of duty was left without any proof. After all that effort, to end up with such a result... I’m extremely unwilling to accept it!

"But I know that once that man’s status is above mine, he will certainly cause immeasurable damage to the entire Divine Land! Someone who would do anything for personal gain doesn’t deserve such a high position! So, for now, I can only swallow my pride and continue to fight him to the end!"

Chen Xiao nodded silently, etching the name Xing Zhanlong into his memory. The man was willing to betray national secrets and cooperate with the People of Yang Country just to frame Leng Baiyu. This made it clear he was unscrupulous and had no principles. A man like that, once in power, would be an absolute disaster.

"Soon, Xing Zhanlong will personally arrive in Yuncheng City," Leng Baiyu stated coldly. "He’s also paying close attention to the international port being developed here."

At their high level, they received far more inside information than ordinary people. That was why both Leng Baiyu and Xing Zhanlong saw the international port as a prize they must fight for.

Leng Baiyu continued, "This is based on an official document from the Capital City. The investment in this new port will be even more massive than in past projects, with the goal of creating a world-class mega-port!

"And this time, the Jiang Family has its sights set on the port. I believe Xing Zhanlong is the one pulling the strings! The Jiang Family acts as his pawns, and he’s also secretly involved in smuggling!"

Chen Xiao clicked his tongue, his face full of disdain. "This Xing Zhanlong... his record sounds truly atrocious."

Leng Baiyu sneered. "He disguised himself so well over the years that I was almost fooled. It was only after he started targeting me that I began to investigate him thoroughly. Thanks to your Second Senior Martial Sister, I was able to dig up this dirt on him, but it’s not enough to form a solid chain of evidence." A helpless look flashed in her eyes. "What’s more, Xing Zhanlong is backed by the top-tier aristocratic families! How could toppling him be so simple?"