The treasures that He Tian and Qian Zhen would have received ultimately ended up in Chu Feng and Yun Bing's hands. He Tian and Qian Zhen were escorted away by soldiers just as the respective clan heads walked in.

"Commander Yan, I heard there was a thief, and that the national treasury's defense system was hacked! Is my son alright?" He Liancheng, the head of the He clan, inquired. He had noticed that his son and Qian Zhen seemed to be the only two hunters who were missing. His words didn't seem particularly threatening, but his tone wasn't friendly, either. He glanced menacingly at Zhang Lie as he spoke.

"Right! Haven't you heard the rumors? I was told that the thief was the champion of the nationwide tournament, Zhang Lie! Commander Yan, this matter must be investigated carefully—the reputation of the military is at stake!" After He Liancheng spoke, so did Qian Zhenbei. Just...