Chapter 1360: There Are No Gods In This World

Seeing the stranger picking a fight, Wu Tao simply glanced at him calmly.

"Leave."

"If there's nothing else, don't disturb me."

He really didn't want to cause any trouble.

Who would have thought that going out for a meal could lead to such a confrontation? If the other party were truly formidable, it might have been worth it, but this guy was just an ordinary Earthling. Getting entangled with him would be a waste of time.

If this petty issue escalated and brought out all his relatives, the trouble would be endless. Not uprooting the problem entirely would be unacceptable.

Dealing with the aftermath would just be a waste of time.

He had important responsibilities to attend to and no time to waste on such trivial matters.

Xu Rong also remained calm, showing no signs of worry.

She knew very well.

Wu Tao's abilities and status made him an invincible presence, even on this planet. Someone like Zhou Pengfei, a second-generation rich kid, couldn't possibly pose any threat to him.

Faced with their silence, Zhou Pengfei grew even more agitated. He stepped closer and whispered threateningly.

"Kid, you're putting on quite the act."

"Let me tell you straight, her and my identities are beyond your imagination. You can't afford to mess with someone like me. If you dare keep bothering her, you won't even know how you died!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Rong's heart sank.

How could Zhou Pengfei use his identity and abilities from the Demon-Hunting Department to threaten someone? Even worse, he was threatening Mr. Wu. This was like poking a tiger in the eye!

Although she disliked this oily second-generation rich kid, out of professional courtesy and their shared department affiliation, she immediately intervened with a cold glare.

"Zhou Pengfei!"

"Stop talking nonsense!"

"I advise you to leave now, for your own good!"

But as soon as she spoke, Zhou Pengfei suddenly turned around, his eyes wide with disbelief.

He stared at Xu Rong for a few seconds, then gritted his teeth and laughed.

"I'm talking nonsense?!"

"Fine, fine!"

"Xu Rong, I never expected you to scold me for the sake of this guy? You, an elite captain, are so ungrateful! All these years, I must have been blind!"

With that, the middle-parted young man swung his fist at Wu Tao, his eyes burning with rage!

Seeing his furious expression, Wu Tao could only shake his head helplessly and raise his fist to meet the attack.

"Whoosh!"

With a gust of wind, the red-faced, furious man was sent flying into the sky like a shooting star, disappearing into the blue in an instant. He didn't come back down, as if he had been launched into space...

Wu Tao then retracted his right hand, shaking his head in frustration.

Sigh, another bit of trouble.

There was no other choice. The other party had already shown murderous intent. He couldn't allow such a person to live, even if it meant dealing with some fallout later.

Wasting time was inevitable. How annoying.

As the Buddha said, "Sweeping the floor, one fears harming the life of an ant; to protect a moth, one covers the lamp with gauze."

Facing weaker beings, one shouldn't resort to violence. But if a mosquito insists on flying to your face to suck your blood and take your life, then it's time to bring out the Gatling gun, my Buddha!

What a hassle.

Watching Wu Tao casually send Zhou Pengfei flying into the sky, Xu Rong, despite having anticipated it, was still left speechless for a long time. Having witnessed the mysterious man's abilities multiple times, she still found it hard to believe.

Only when she saw Wu Tao's calm expression, as serene as when he had caused the tsunami, did she finally calm down. After all, this man couldn't be judged by ordinary standards. Sending Zhou Pengfei flying with a punch was nothing unusual.

Although Zhou Pengfei was a member of the Demon-Hunting Department, he was far from a good person. His family was like a parasite in Pingjiang City. If he died, so be it. She had already tried to dissuade him; no one else could be blamed.

Even if an investigation were to follow, compared to Mr. Wu's significance, the death of a mere Zhou Pengfei was inconsequential. There would be no further action, both logically and emotionally.

With that in mind, Xu Rong decided not to dwell on the unpleasantness and instead brought up a lingering question.

"Mr. Wu."

"There's one more thing I'm curious about. With your skills, the wraiths pose no threat to you. Why did you go on a rampage, exterminating all the wraiths outside the city?"

Hearing this, Wu Tao smiled and casually replied as he walked.

"Actually, there's no special reason."

"I'm just someone who dislikes trouble. To avoid future complications, I prefer to eliminate problems at the root."

At this point, there was no need to hide such things. Since she asked, Wu Tao offered a brief explanation. It was only fair to address her curiosity, and it would make future interactions smoother.

As he spoke, Wu Tao added a reminder.

"Captain Xu."

"If your headquarters has any news, be sure to inform me immediately. This is very important."

As expected, after hearing Wu Tao's explanation, Xu Rong nodded with understanding and responded more readily.

"Understood. If there's any news, I'll notify you right away!"

After walking the final stretch of the ginkgo-lined street, the two parted ways at the entrance of the old residential area. Having settled everything, they both headed home contentedly.

However, as soon as Xu Rong returned home, she received an urgent call from Li Weiwei!

"Captain Xu, something terrible has happened!"

Li Weiwei, a tech-obsessed girl who appeared quiet and reclusive but was actually quite lively, often joked around. Xu Rong didn't take her seriously this time either.

As she hung up her coat, she listened to the call with her cheek and casually replied.

"Alright, I got it. If there's nothing else..."

The world-ending tsunami had just passed, and the mysterious powerhouse Wu Tao was now in Pingjiang City. What major incident could possibly occur?

But before she could finish, Li Weiwei's tone grew even more urgent!

"Captain, I'm not joking!"

"Today, Zhou Pengfei went missing, and his father was found dead at home with over a dozen fatal wounds. The scene was horrifying!"

"This has already spread among the colleagues, and even the chief captain went to investigate personally!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Xu Rong froze in shock.

She already knew about Zhou Pengfei's death and wasn't surprised, but she never expected that Zhou Pengfei's retired father had also died under mysterious circumstances...

This was truly unexpected!

Recalling what she had just heard, Xu Rong's face turned pale.

Over a dozen fatal wounds...

This manner of death was eerily similar to the wraith corpses she had seen before.

Suddenly, Wu Tao's calm words echoed in her mind.

"I'm just someone who dislikes trouble. To avoid future complications, I prefer to eliminate problems at the root."

What had seemed like a casual remark at the time now sounded chilling, sending a cold shiver down her spine and straight to the top of her head!

It had to be Mr. Wu who did it!

Even as Li Weiwei's voice continued on the phone, Xu Rong could no longer focus. An indescribable sense of shock and fear spread through her heart.

She had seen decisive people before, but such ruthless and thorough elimination was unheard of. Recalling Wu Tao's calm demeanor, it didn't seem like the cold-bloodedness of a killer, but rather a natural indifference.

As if he were a god, indifferently observing everything.

Even though she knew that Zhou Pengfei and his father had many dark secrets, and their deaths would bring relief to many, experiencing such a cold-blooded extermination firsthand left her unable to remain calm.

In her heart, Wu Tao now seemed so distant, as if he had transcended all the rules of this world.

Xu Rong was filled with awe and fear, her thoughts wandering for a long time.

Only when the phone rang again with urgent calls did she snap back to reality.

"Captain?! Captain, are you okay?! Why aren't you saying anything? You're scaring me!"

"I'm fine. I understand."

Feeling her subordinate's concern, Xu Rong felt a warmth in her heart and finally regained some composure. She sat down with a self-mocking smile.

"Mr. Wu isn't a bad person. Although his methods are extreme and beyond the ordinary, he's just like us—flesh and blood, needing to eat and sleep. He hasn't done anything to harm the people."

"I must have been scared by recent events. There are no gods in this world..."

With that, Xu Rong picked up a glass of water and sat by the window, gazing at the peaceful night sky, her heart finally calming down.

Meanwhile, far away in Shengdu, a secret report had been passed through multiple layers and finally reached the headquarters of the Demon-Hunting Department. The most mysterious organization was suddenly bustling with activity, and the commotion lasted all night!