Though Zhao Rui had only waved his hand casually, his True Qi was as vast as the ocean. Forget a normal person; he could have precisely swatted an elephant right out the door.

He was thoroughly annoyed by the two youngsters’ attitude.

’I saved an important figure and two airplanes, after all.’

This interrogating tone of theirs was getting on his nerves.

"You dare attack public officials?"

The two people he thought he could casually toss out were standing unharmed in the doorway, glaring at him furiously.

A shimmering layer of light, like a protective shield, had appeared around their bodies.

"Huh!"

Zhao Rui was taken aback for a moment.

’This must be the second time I’ve seen something like this.’

’The first time was in Gui Xu, on that Grand Shang General.’

’Back then, after I tossed him away, I was so busy fighting the four Witch Venerables that I forgot to look for him afterward.’

Zhao Rui’s eyes narrowed, and he suddenly struck out with another palm, once again propelling his True Qi through the air.

When the current of True Qi hit them, it was bizarrely deflected by the shield of light and surged out to the sides.

"Again!"

Zhao Rui continued to increase the power.

The concentration of his True Qi grew denser with each attempt.

"Zhao Rui, what do you think you’re doing!"

The two men’s faces turned deathly pale, and the shield of light around them grew increasingly transparent as Zhao Rui ramped up the pressure.

"Do you have any idea what you’re doing?"

"How dare you!"

One of them suddenly produced a device resembling a laser gun and fired it at Zhao Rui.

Zhao Rui didn’t know what the device was, and he certainly wasn’t going to let it hit him.

With a flicker, he changed his position while simultaneously extending his right hand, conjuring a great True Essence Hand to envelop the incoming beam.

A scorching sensation immediately emanated from it.

This heat wasn’t thermal in nature; it was the sensation of True Qi itself being burned away.

In just a few moments, a thick layer of the True Essence Hand had been corroded away.

Fortunately, Zhao Rui’s Magical Power was inexhaustible, and he replenished what was lost in an instant.

"Interesting!"

Zhao Rui suddenly flashed behind the two. The True Essence Hand unleashed its full Force, and with a CRACK, it crushed their protective shields to smithereens.

At the same time, he snatched the weapon from the man’s hand.

He toyed with it, his interest piqued.

"That’s important Court property! How dare you steal it!"

"Scram!"

Zhao Rui instantly unleashed his Illusionary Sound Technique, and an invisible sound wave immediately flooded the two men’s minds.

The two men instantly swayed as if drunk, staggering out of the room.

Once the two had left in a daze, Zhao Rui began to examine the device in his hand.

He formed a True Essence Ball and tried attacking it with the gun.

He saw a beam, similar to a laser but distinctly different, slowly melt the surface of the True Essence Ball like snow in the winter sun.

’What a powerful counter-effect.’

Zhao Rui’s heart tightened. He tried using his spiritual perception to make contact with the beam.

Instantly, a vibrant ripple transmitted itself to his consciousness in an indescribable form.

’It can be perceived by my Divine Soul?’

’It’s a Spirit Soul-type field, not an energy field.’

’Is this a new weapon developed by the Court’s Academy of Sciences?’

Zhao Rui’s eyes narrowed. ’This is good stuff.’

He wasn’t a researcher, so he was unable to analyze the specifics.

However, he was confident that someone would come looking for him soon enough.

Zhao Rui sat cross-legged, his spirit wandering as he silently recuperated his body.

After waiting for two hours, a helicopter slowly landed near Zhao Rui’s location.

Then, a squad of soldiers armed with live ammunition walked in, escorting a staff member who wore glasses.

Master Qingyang and the others rose to their feet, staring grimly at the arrivals.

As True Dharma Masters, they were naturally aware of what had just happened in Zhao Rui’s room.

Leaving aside their service to the nation and its people in protecting the East Sea Region from the harassment of Exotic Beasts, how could they, as True Dharma Masters, tolerate being provoked by such petty individuals?

They might be approachable, but that was a reflection of their high moral character and single-minded focus on Cultivation.

It did not mean, however, that others could disrespect them.

The man glanced at them and said, "Honorable Masters, please quell your anger. The two individuals who came this morning have already been severely punished..."

"Allow me to introduce myself. I am Hao Qingfeng, a professor at the Third Research Institute of the Central Plains Court." 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

Although Qingyang and the others had been in Huaxia for some time, their knowledge was limited to matters of the Martial Dao; they didn’t have a clear understanding of the Court or societal affairs.

Therefore, they showed no particular reaction.

"Is Zhao Zhenren here?"

The man didn’t engage further with Master Qingyang and the others, instead calling out in a loud voice toward the back.

Hearing the commotion, Zhao Rui strode out.

He sized up the man before asking curiously, "Does this matter concern your research institute?"

"Whether it’s related is not important. What’s important is that you, Zhao Zhenren, happened to be involved, so I am here to offer an explanation."

"Oh? Is it about this?"

Zhao Rui took out the firearm-like device he had snatched from the two men and spoke calmly.

"If you have the time, Master, you may accompany me to a place where all will be made clear."

Zhao Rui mulled it over for a moment, but his feet remained planted.

"You’ll understand once you’re there, Master. With an expert of your caliber, could there possibly be any trial so perilous as to stop you?"

"You don’t need to try and bait me."

Zhao Rui smiled faintly, imperceptibly weaving his Heavenly Demon Illusionary Sound Technique into his words as he spoke.

This method of casting was subtle, capable of brainwashing a person with the Demon Sound without them ever realizing it.

"Master, there is no need for misunderstandings. This is an invitation from an elder of mine."

Although the words Professor Hao spoke were his own, and he still possessed his conscious awareness, his subconscious was already beginning to consider matters from Zhao Rui’s perspective.