The Seventh Base

Xu Mo glanced at the newcomer and then grabbed Douglas by the neck, lifting him off the ground.

The evil of human nature can indeed sink to such depths: break up and you must die, don't die and your whole family dies.

"Scum," Xu Mo said coldly, releasing his grip and kicking out. Douglas's body was sent flying and he fell to the ground.

The others rushed forward to check on Douglas's injuries, only to find him now in a semi-conscious state, continuously screaming, "Die, die, die!"

"Take him to the hospital," someone said, their expression uneasy, as the extent of Douglas's beating was severe.

"Xu Mo, you've gone too far," the man rose and said coldly as he stared at Xu Mo, who responded, "If I could, I would kill him."

Having said this, Xu Mo turned and walked away.

The man squinted at Xu Mo, a librarian daring to act so recklessly?

But his Combat Power, to be able to brutally beat Douglas like that?

Xu Mo returned to the Library, and on his way back, a video had already gone viral within Lucas University.

Xu Mo had brutally beaten Douglas, who had admitted to murdering Avril.

If Avril doesn't die, his whole family will die.

This phrase was impactful, and upon seeing it, the students of Lucas University felt a surge of righteous indignation, prompting many to rush out in search of Douglas.

Even Xu Mo's Combat Power was momentarily overlooked, Douglas's admission fueled such anger that it overshadowed everything else.

As Xu Mo had just returned to the Library, the Mechanical Police arrived. They had been on site for days and were just about to withdraw as things seemed to be calming down when Douglas was violently beaten by Xu Mo.

"Get out," the Library students said as they stood up and surrounded the Mechanical Police. "Aren't you going to arrest the murderer?"

"Murderer?" The Mechanical Police were taken aback, still not understanding what had happened. Then, someone placed a Communicator before them, playing the video of the recent incident.

Upon seeing this, the Mechanical Police's expressions changed. They looked at Xu Mo sitting inside the Library, realizing they couldn't touch him, even though he had assaulted Douglas.

Douglas is likely finished.

This incident was beyond their control, and needed to be reported to their superiors.

The video soon spread outside and started circulating wildly with terrifying speed. Media outlets began to cover it, causing an explosive reaction.

Just a while ago, official media claimed public opinion had tried the case, with no direct evidence of Douglas's crime, and public sentiment was gradually subsiding. The discussion was dwindling.

But this video undoubtedly confirmed it.

If she doesn't die, her whole family dies.

This statement by Douglas ignited public outrage, and people felt a buzzing in their heads from the anger, which words could not describe. Perhaps they also felt a sense of "a hare feels the sadness of the fox."

A noble's child, a student of Lucas University, faced such a dire situation, threatened and driven to suicide. What more for ordinary people.

Could such top elites truly be so lawless?

Avril was too pitiful, forced to her death alive, for her whole family's safety.

If this happened to Avril, surely another girl might face the same, right?

How tragic! Two young girls in the prime of their lives, threatened with the death of their whole family for wanting to break off a relationship, living in fear and driven to suicide to protect their relatives.

In the capital of Lucas Star, people spontaneously took to the streets, demanding the immediate arrest and death penalty for Douglas.

The crowds grew larger and quickly formed a torrent. Some even went to the Federation Government Building, where the Ministry of Defense was located; they demanded an explanation.

This was a civilized era, yet such a vile incident had occurred, hinting at the turmoil it could provoke.

Field didn't get through to Douglas via the Communicator; instead, he received news of Douglas being beaten and ordered the immediate arrest of the assailant. However, he soon received a reply.

Unable to arrest.

Furthermore, a video was sent to Field's Communicator, and after watching it, he could only feel cold sweat pouring down, chilling him from head to toe.

Field had secured his current position due to his sharp political sensitivity. Once the video spread, its consequences could be incalculable, and probably no one could save Douglas due to its grievous nature.

"Bastard, bastard!" Field roared angrily in his heart, cursing Douglas.

He had indeed committed such a vile act just for a moment of pleasure.

Not only had he done it, but he had also personally admitted to it.

Field immediately tried to contact various departments, looking for ways to suppress the video and stop its spread, but he found all his efforts were in vain; nothing could stop it.

After the video was recorded, it began to spread wildly, unstoppable.

Later, someone came to report that the public had surrounded the Federation Government Building, demanding the death penalty for Douglas.

Field felt bone-chillingly cold all over.

This time, it was not just Douglas who was in trouble; he was also in big trouble.

At his home, Charlie also saw the video, and after seeing it, he did not contact Douglas. He knew that Douglas was finished, that no one could save him, and he would not try either.

At this moment, Charlie only felt a sense of disgust. Douglas's vile deeds could even affect him, especially since Douglas had always been associated with him.

"Xu Mo."

Charlie murmured softly, having just received the news.

Xu Mo was the Hunter who had defeated Sterling, the 'guard from the superior country' who had crushed the Holy Temple Knights.

He was also the boyfriend previously acknowledged by Elizabeth.

Charlie remembered the previous meeting with Xu Mo at the Library; at the time, he had not imagined that a librarian could conceal himself so deeply.

This time Douglas was completely ruined.

In Blue Star Energy Technology Group, his name was not visible, but he must be an important figure within it.

It seemed necessary to thoroughly investigate this Xu Mo.

Soon, the Lucas Star Federation Government issued an order to immediately arrest the perpetrator Douglas. While he was still being treated in the hospital, Douglas was forcibly taken away before his injuries were even fully treated.

As the news spread, the public's anger was somewhat quelled, but they probably would not rest until they saw Douglas executed, along with that Minister of Defense. Douglas's unbridled audacity was possibly because he had a 'good father'.

The news of Douglas's arrest also reached Lucas University.

Library, Elizabeth came to this place.

Xu Mo was quietly sitting at a corner desk, with Zero by his side.

Upon seeing this, Elizabeth walked over and sat opposite Xu Mo, then said, "Douglas has been arrested."

"Hmm." Xu Mo nodded.

He had not wanted to deal with Douglas in such a drastic manner, but Avril's death and Douglas having the Mechanical Police arrest him caused things to spiral out of control, so this was the best course of action.

"Probably, many eyes will be on you now," Elizabeth said, looking at Xu Mo as she inwardly sighed. The events this time would surely lead to many people starting to take notice of Xu Mo and cause an exposure of his identity. The Cross Judgment Institute already knew a lot of information, but it had not been spread previously due to her status.

However, now, as Xu Mo stepped into the public eye, many noticed him, making it difficult to keep him hidden.

"It's not as if I can't be seen," Xu Mo looked at Elizabeth and forced a smile.

Elizabeth glared at him, her look somehow different than usual, seemingly a bit resentful, after all, she had publicly acknowledged their romantic relationship.

This time, many people might guess that Xu Mo was the 'guard from the superior country'.

Zero looked at Elizabeth, his dark eyes showing an unusual expression.

When Elizabeth looked at Xu Mo, why did she feel something was very off?