Fang Xiaoxiao took a deep breath. "But Li Mingyuan is a Level 49 Quasi-Grandmaster. If he personally stepped forward to demand the man's release and we stubbornly refuse, he'll definitely..."
"I know," Xu Wuyi interrupted her. "But the case isn't closed yet. The suspect cannot be released, it's that simple."
Sun Jing leaned back in his chair, studying Xu Wuyi with a hint of amusement in his eyes. He suddenly chuckled. "Captain Meng, I'm a little curious. What exactly is your background?"
Xu Wuyi looked at him.
"I know a bit about Li Mingyuan," Sun Jing continued. "He has operated in Celestial Swallow Province for years, and his word has always been law.
"When he personally steps in to demand a release, even the Head of Field Operations has to give him some face, let alone our Squad Four. For you to stubbornly refuse, you're either completely oblivious to who you're dealing with, or you have substantial backing."
