Hunter of Mysterious Creature

"Clarify the rumors? If clarifying rumors had any effect, that would truly be something shocking." Sun Hang couldn't help but laugh, "Clarifying rumors is just like telling people that there's no three hundred taels of silver buried here... Ordinary people won't believe that. This sort of thing only gets messier the more you try to fix it... Oh, it was messy to begin with. After all, the infected person did 'eat' someone."

"I don't care about these things," Wang Xiyi said rather liberally, "I wish people would keep their distance from me, to save me from trouble."

"If you, a strong and attractive female Hunter, were in Chunming City, you would surely have a huge group of loyal fans," said Sun Hang.

"Please, no." Wang Xiyi shook her hands repeatedly, "Although I'm happy you complimented me, spare the last part... A Hunter is just a weapon, and weapons shouldn't be entertainment."

"You may have some point, but not many will listen," Sun Hang shrugged. "Especially in a place of indulgence and luxury."

The three of them reached the parking area, but before they got closer, they heard a commotion not far away. Sun Hang turned to look in the direction of the sound, seeing several heavily armed field agents forming a circle, enclosing the source of the argument. A little further away stood three to five groups of onlookers, whispering among themselves.

Sun Hang noticed that if one had to describe the expressions on these onlookers' faces with one word, "gloating" would be the most appropriate.

"What's going on?" Sun Hang casually waved over a field agent and asked.

"A woman is causing trouble," the field agent said, "Rest assured, we'll handle it."

"The woman's voice sounds somewhat familiar..." Sun Hang glanced at Ling Xiao behind him from the corner of his eye.

"Who else could it be but Chen Hongjuan?" Ye Jiu swaggered over, carrying his conspicuous Wolf-tooth Spear, and said to Sun Hang, "This is your mess, I suggest you handle it yourself."

"My mess?"

"Weren't you the one who suggested Ling Xiao sever the parent-child relationship with his family? These blockheads acted promptly by printing out the document as soon as they received the order. When you communicated amicably with Comrade Yang Lian before, what Ling Xiao signed was this document," Ye Jiu said.

Sun Hang scratched his head: "Couldn't they wait until after we left to send the document over?"

"Yeah, that's what I asked too, but it already happened. Now that woman is pestering our people, making a scene, and insisting on seeing her son," Ye Jiu said.

"Then let her see him," Sun Hang turned to Ling Xiao, "I didn't force you in this matter; it was entirely your own decision. If you want to annul this document, just let me know."

Ling Xiao nodded, "Okay."

After speaking, Sun Hang led Ling Xiao over.

The field agents parted to make way, and the middle-aged woman who was wailing lifted her head and rushed toward Ling Xiao, crying loudly, "My son! What did I do wrong? How could you think of severing the parent-child relationship? You were once a part of me! I can't bear to lose you!"

"Isn't it more about being unable to let go of that welfare fund?" Ye Jiu, standing in the back of the crowd, couldn't help but quietly mutter.

"She does have a talent for acting," Wang Xiyi sneered, "The crying seems genuine."

"It's not fake crying. Watching a large sum of money fly away is indeed enough to make one cry," Ye Jiu said.

"That's true, makes sense," Wang Xiyi agreed, nodding.

Watching Chen Hongjuan wipe her tears and snot on Ling Xiao, Sun Hang instinctively took a step back to prevent the filth from getting on him.

Then, in the next second, Ling Xiao broke free from Chen Hongjuan's grasp.

"Son, I know I didn't treat you well in the past. I shouldn't have hit or scolded you... But... but it was for your own good! I'm not educated and didn't know how to raise you... It was my fault, I'm sorry... Can you give me another chance? I promise I'll change! I'll treat you well from now on..."

Ling Xiao lifted his head and looked at Sun Hang.

Sun Hang noticed that the shadow behind Chen Hongjuan had become increasingly bloated... But this shadow's name was neither remorse nor greed... It was called anger.

Anger, confusion, annoyance, fear, agitation... All sorts of negative emotions intertwined, like a massive ghostly presence, clawing ominously behind Chen Hongjuan.

Sun Hang sighed, though Ling Xiao's stance was clear, to end this farce, it seemed he still had to step in.

He stepped forward and placed a hand on Ling Xiao's shoulder.

"Ling Xiao, there's something I need to tell you," Sun Hang said slowly, "Most people in this world apologize not because they truly recognize their mistakes, but because they're afraid."

"What... what are you talking about?" Chen Hongjuan looked up, blankly staring at Sun Hang, "What do I have to be afraid of?"

"You're afraid of losing," Sun Hang looked at her swollen, tearful eyes, and said, "But you're not afraid of losing this son, you're afraid of losing that substantial welfare benefit."

"You're talking nonsense!" Chen Hongjuan's expression changed drastically, "Even if you're in charge, you can't interfere in my family matters! It's because Ling Xiao listened to outsiders' gossip that he's doing this foolish thing! It has to be! Ling Xiao, say something, Ling Xiao!"

Finally, Ling Xiao broke his silence, speaking coldly, "It was my own decision."