Once, I wanted to be a good person

Fang Ze thought of Mei and Jun.

After the death of Yang Transformation stage last night, Fang Ze actually knew things had gotten serious.

But he couldn't possibly run away.

First of all, with so many experts in the federation, he couldn't escape.

Furthermore, he would not be under suspicion if he didn't run, but once he did, it would arouse the federation's suspicions.

As a "human evidence" and "victim", if he had no guilty conscience, why would he run away?

It was the same as his earlier anger towards the federation Defense Team member who had slighted him, stamping on his dignity.

It might seem like making a mountain out of a molehill.

But on second thought...

As "human evidence" and "victim", and as a senior official, it was one thing not to be respected, but shouldn't he take advantage of the situation and express his anger when even a lowly soldier "humiliated" him?

Of course, he should. After all, as a credential, he was "subjected to unfair treatment"!

If he swallowed his anger, it would actually prove that he had a guilty conscience, and wouldn't dare to lose his temper, which would be even more suspicious.

Therefore, with this thought in mind, he didn't run away that night but instead stood out boldly, absorbed the Power of Laws, and then calmly allowed himself to be taken away.

Of course, although he "forced" himself to stay there, he had Mei and Jun return to the Security Bureau first.

After all, he didn't think that the Shadow Warriors could deceive the federation Defense Team.

If those two were caught, it would introduce even more variables.

At that time, the casual move Fang Ze had made became significant when planning the strategy last night.

He had a mindlink with Mei and Jun.

Although they couldn't transmit a great deal of information, simple key information was sufficient.

And all these factors added up... led to today's layout...

...

While thinking this way, Fang Ze also arrived at the guest room.

Entering the guest room, the first thing he saw was a monk holding prayer beads and wearing a Kasaya.

Seeing Fang Ze, the plump monk smiled kindly and nodded to him.

The grey fog before Fang Ze's eyes became even thicker.

Fang Ze immediately knew that this person was likely the Mind Power User.

He was on guard internally, but outwardly he did not show any reaction and responded with a gesture.

The adjutant, seeing the monk, addressed him, "Master Fenda. Fang Ze has arrived; now, I'll leave it to you."

After speaking, he looked at Fang Ze and said, "Director Fang Ze, this is Master Fenda. He's an expert specially invited by our Defense Team."

"He has a few questions he would like to ask you. I hope you can cooperate."

Fang Ze nodded and said, "All right."

Seeing that Fang Ze agreed, the adjutant turned and left the room.

After a moment, he arrived at the monitoring room.

The old man was already standing there watching the interrogation scene. The adjutant walked over, and while looking at the screen, he said, "Master Fenda is considered one of the most famous Mind Power Users in the nearby states."

"As a second-order Fuser, his three Awakening Abilities are all related to the mind."

"His first ability is called 'Tea Watching'. After pouring tea for someone, by observing the tea leaves in his own cup, he can tell if the other person is lying."

"His second ability is called 'Hua Zhai'. He has three opportunities to perform Hua Zhai per day."

"Every time, he can ask the interviewee for a coin while asking questions."

"When he uses his ability, the interviewee will be 'forced' to answer the question and actively hand over the coin."

"After he receives the coin, if the coin lands heads up, it means that the truth is being spoken."

"If it lands tails up, it means a lie is being told."

"If it stands on its edge, it indicates something is being withheld."

"And his third ability, also his most powerful ability, is called 'Inquiring in Dreams'."

"People are most off their guard and their brains are least agile when they are asleep."

"However, Master Fenda can enter the interrogatee's dreams. Then, he constructs dreamscapes and guides the other party to reveal the truth."

"The reason why Mind Power Users are rare is because Mind Power is too precious. And Master Fenda alone possesses three powerful Mind Powers."

"Moreover, the powers complement each other and enhance their effectiveness exponentially. They are effective against anyone of a lower realm."

"Also, because he has solved very many unsolved cases."

"He has become a guest of honor for many states' Security Bureaus."

The old man nodded slightly. Clearly, he was well-aware of Master Fenda's reputation.

Therefore, knowing that Master Fenda was coming is why he felt so reassured.

And now... it was time to witness a miracle...

Thinking this, the two of them watched the interrogation between Master Fenda and Fang Ze...

......

In the reception room, Master Fenda had been chatting with Fang Ze for a while, gradually becoming acquainted.

After they had become acquainted, he took the initiative to pour Fang Ze a cup of tea, and then said, "Lay Buddhist Fang, please have some tea."

Fang Ze looked at the cup of tea, the grey fog before his eyes was so thick it was nearly turning black.

But... could he refuse it?

Obviously not.

Refusing to drink would be suspicious, wouldn't it?

With this thought, Fang Ze smiled, picked up the cup of tea, and took a slight sip.

Seeing Fang Ze drink the tea, Master Fenda smiled warmly and then also took a sip from his own teacup.

Then, holding his tea, he asked, "Lay Buddhist Fang, might I ask if you know any of the Yang Transformation masters who were involved in last night's fierce battle?"

Hearing Master Fenda's question, Fang Ze inwardly breathed, "Here it comes."

The preparations he had made yesterday and today were for these questions. Whether or not he would succeed depended on now...

With that thought, he smiled and shook his head, "I only know one of them; I do not know the others."

Master Fenda looked down at the arrangement of the tea leaves in his bowl and nodded slightly.

Then he looked up at Fang Ze and continued, "Is that so? Then, may I ask which Yang Transformation master you know?"

Fang Ze replied, "The Yang Transformation master I know is Officer Bai Zhi's aunt. I'm not sure about her specific name; I just call her Lady Jin. And she has been taken into custody by the federal Defense Team."

Master Fenda looked at his teacup and nodded slightly again.

Then he thought for a moment. Worried that there might be loopholes in his questions, he added, "Do you know the identities of the other Yang Transformation masters? Even just one?"

Fang Ze clearly hesitated for a moment.

Then he shook his head and said, "I only know that the person who died seems to be a Yang Transformation master from the Jiang Family, but I don't know about the others."

Master Fenda looked at his teacup. The leaves in the teacup showed that Fang Ze wasn't lying...

Truthfully, normally, if the other party doesn't lie after three questions, Master Fenda would already be roughly certain that the person very likely has no issues.

But... perhaps it's the experience of interrogating criminals over the years, Master Fenda just felt... like the person before him wasn't telling the truth.

It was a very strange feeling.

As if he had rendered his own powers ineffective.

But the problem is, that wasn't supposed to be possible...

His "Tea Watching" ability is supposed to change whether it's [true] or [false].

If the other person had a treasure able to deceive Lie Detection Ability or Law Prohibition, then there would be no change in the tea leaves.

So... what was the reason?

Was it really just his own misconception?

With that thought, Master Fenda pondered for a moment and felt... he still needed to complete this task well and couldn't conclude the interrogation with doubts.

That would be irresponsible to his employer.

With this thought, he felt that he might... have to use his second ability "Hua Zhai"...

Thinking so, Master Fenda smiled, put down his teacup, and said to Fang Ze, "Lay Buddhist Fang, do you have a coin on you by any chance?"

Fang Ze looked at him innocently and replied, "I don't. All my money was confiscated by the federal Defense Team."