The many female fans who had come to the airport to greet Si Haowen all stared wide-eyed, exchanging glances.

They watched the group walk toward Si Haowen, murmuring to one another in confusion. Some held their phones high, filming nonstop.

"May I ask what this is about?"

Several bodyguards instantly moved to block Si Haowen, their gazes sharp as they watched the members of the Royal City Defense Headquarters.

"We have some matters that require Mr. Si Haowen’s cooperation with an investigation. Please come with us."

Yuan Jixian held up his ID card, identifying him as the captain of the Defense Team from the headquarters.

He also produced a warrant for mandatory cooperation with an investigation.

A flicker of panic was evident in Si Haowen’s eyes. "What have I done? I just got back from a concert abroad. On what grounds are you forcing me to cooperate with an investigation?"

"Enough talk. You’re coming with us."

After listening to Chu He’s words, Yuan Jixian realized he truly needed to adjust his mindset.

’I’ve always worked in the Royal City and rarely gone out on missions.’

’Now I’m slowly realizing I’ve been too sheltered in the Royal City. I’ve long since lost my edge.’

The situation across all of Blue Star was growing increasingly complex and bewildering.

Humanity seemed to have forgotten the lethal threat posed by the Evil Spirits, instead chasing fanatically and madly after so-called Deities whose natures were unknown.

Just as Chu He had said, a great terror would likely soon descend upon the entire planet of Blue Star.

For Chu He to still choose to handle this matter personally under such circumstances, meant that the harm Daniel and Si Haowen had inflicted upon the Great Xia Empire was incredibly severe.

"Excuse me, I’m Mr. Si Haowen’s manager.

We can’t verify the authenticity of the ID card you presented or this so-called warrant for mandatory cooperation.

Therefore, Mr. Si Haowen will be returning to his residence for now.

We will be obligated to cooperate with any subsequent investigation only after you’ve proven your identities.

Furthermore, Mr. Si Haowen is a public figure with a massive fanbase, not just in the Great Xia Empire, but all over the world.

Your sudden appearance like this will have a negative impact on Mr. Si Haowen.

You have to understand, countless eyes are watching Si Haowen right now, just waiting for him to slip up."

A curly-haired woman in high heels walked over, her arms crossed. "Besides," she said, "we know quite a few people in high places.

I advise you not to stir up trouble. Leave now, then go back and issue a public statement saying you approached Mr. Si Haowen by mistake during a mission.

Otherwise, if Mr. Si Haowen’s reputation suffers in any way,

his studio absolutely will not let you off the hook. We will pursue this to the fullest extent of the law and sue you for everything you’re worth.

You only make a meager salary. There’s no need to drag your entire family into this, is there?"

Yuan Jixian was stunned by the so-called manager’s tirade. "Are you threatening me?"

"You could say that."

To the surprise of the Defense Team members, the manager admitted it outright. "I am threatening you. What about it?"

"Then arrest them. Move!"

Yuan Jixian’s expression turned cold. ’So much for doing things the easy way. So what if he was just a celebrity?’

’If he’s truly harmed the interests of the Great Xia Empire, killing him wouldn’t be going too far.’

"Without cause? I’d like to see any of you try to lay a hand on us. Heh.

I doubt you’re actually members of the Royal City Defense Headquarters.

You’re probably just some petty crooks trying to cause trouble for Mr. Si Haowen."

A middle-aged man stepped out from behind the manager.

The moment he took his position, a powerful, invisible aura erupted from him.

It forced Yuan Jixian and the other Defense Team members from the Royal City headquarters back, making it difficult for them to get near.

’He actually has an expert of the King-Sealing Realm as a bodyguard.’

Yuan Jixian’s expression changed. This was a development he hadn’t anticipated.

"If you don’t want to die, then get the hell out of here,"

Si Haowen said, his confidence restored.

He knew that for the Defense Headquarters to come after him with such a big fuss, they must have discovered what he’d been doing.

So, Si Haowen planned to stall for time. Once he was out of the airport, he would leave the Great Xia Empire immediately.

He absolutely could not stay here any longer.

Fortunately, Si Haowen had always been cautious, spending a fortune to hire an expert of the King-Sealing Realm.

The man had remained hidden within his team, disguised as an ordinary person and unnoticed by anyone. Otherwise, today’s situation would have been truly difficult to handle.

WHOOSH!

A vibrant green leaf drifted over from an unknown direction.

In their field of view, the leaf seemed to float with painstaking slowness,

yet in the blink of an eye, it sliced across the neck of the King-Sealing Realm expert.

A thin, crimson line appeared on his neck, circling it completely. The line widened, and then blood sprayed out in all directions.

In the next moment, the head of the King-Sealing Realm expert tumbled from his shoulders and hit the ground. His eyes were still filled with disdain,

but the light of life quickly faded from them, leaving only the lingering emotion of his final moment.

The headless body remained standing, a sight that sent many onlookers into loud screams.

Some passengers in the airport grabbed their luggage and fled.

No one knew exactly what had happened, but they knew someone had died. This place was dangerous.

’It was Mr. Chu. As expected of Mr. Chu.’

’He didn’t even show himself, and a King’s Realm expert was killed in an instant.’

Yuan Jixian marveled.

"Fans, everyone! Mr. Si Haowen is in danger! You have to help him!

Your idol has always represented warmth and sunshine, but now he’s being persecuted by these villains!

Didn’t you all say you wanted to be Mr. Si Haowen’s true ’invisible wings’?

Now’s the time he needs you!"

The manager knew the situation had gotten completely out of hand.

She was, of course, well aware of what Si Haowen had actually done.

Since things had already blown up, she decided to make them blow up even more by riling up the fans.

Otherwise, there would be no escape for them today.

"That’s right! I have to protect our idol! No one can hurt him!"

"Who are you people? Is there no law in the Great Xia Empire?"

"If it’s to protect Si Haowen, I’m not afraid to die here today!"

"You can’t hurt Si Haowen! He’s the light of my life! Without him, my life is meaningless!"

"Sisters, let’s get them! There’s strength in numbers!"

Hearing the manager’s words, countless images of Si Haowen flashed through the minds of the young women.

Scenes of his warm smile, his handsome face, and the words he had spoken drove them to rush toward Si Haowen, heedless of the danger.

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