The little leech felt so wronged, he said with a grim face:

"I have no choice, I don’t have any treasure to give you as compensation. I’m already filled with anger with nowhere to vent."

However!

The little leech’s eyes suddenly lit up with a supposedly brilliant idea—

Tattle!

After all, they are people from the Special Agent Bureau, and they have some standing here!

While Lin Lang is, after all, an outsider.

Such treasures as the Metal Armor shouldn’t be taken away by an outsider!

The leadership would surely stand by their side, supporting them.

...

Thus!

The two quickly hit it off, hurriedly running off to Zou Limu.

As soon as they saw Zou Limu, they started their performance, crying and complaining tearfully one after another.

The little leech spoke first, wiping his tears and sobbing:

"Elder Zou, you must stand up for us! Lin Lang is too outrageous, he seized and deceived our treasure. We only had that one good thing to show, and now it’s gone."

Wang Dahai chimed in, feigning a pitiful look and said:

"Yes, Elder Zou, we are really wronged. That was a treasure I obtained after much effort, now he’s deceived it away. You must help us."

Zou Limu listened to their words but showed disbelief!

Lin Lang had casually donated so many materials to the Special Agent Bureau before, helping out greatly!

A generous and righteous person like him couldn’t possibly have deceitfully taken their things!

Zou Limu frowned and said:

"I don’t believe what you are claiming. Lin Lang isn’t that kind of person."

The little leech, seeing Zou Limu’s disbelief, promptly said:

"Elder Zou, it’s absolutely true. Many people saw it, they can testify."

Zou Limu listened and waved his hand, saying:

"Then bring those witnesses over, I want to hear what they have to say."

The little leech, having no other choice, went out to call the others who had been watching.

...

Of course!

Before calling them in, he privately gave them a heads-up, exaggeratingly saying:

"See, Lin Lang managed to deceive away Instructor Xina right after arriving. Isn’t this blatantly causing trouble here, disregarding us!"

"We can’t just let it slide."

"Now if everyone agrees to falsify, by then it’ll just be Lin Lang and Xina, they can’t defend against us!"

"We can’t let outsiders bully our own people like this."

Listening to the little leech, those people felt a bit jealous of Lin Lang!

Thinking that he’s indeed too showy!

And considering that with so many agreeing to falsify, they might not necessarily be found out.

Thus, they nodded in agreement.

No choice!

Lin Lang had already angered the masses!

...

And when the little leech brought the people over.

They promptly stood out and, as previously agreed, supported the little leech and Wang Dahai’s claims, all saying Lin Lang indeed deceived away their treasure.

Zou Limu felt a bit troubled now.

He looked at these people, clearly aware that something was fishy, yet found it difficult to outright accuse them of lying.

After thinking for a moment, Zou Limu said again:

"I can’t just believe your words. Invite Lin Lang and Xina over as well, so everyone can clarify the matter face to face, to deliver justice to everyone."

Hearing Zou Limu’s words, everyone felt vaguely that Elder Zou seemed to be somewhat in favor of Lin Lang!

But no one dared to say it out loud.

Each with their own thoughts, waiting for Lin Lang and Xina’s arrival.

...

Meanwhile.

Xina and Lin Lang were strolling leisurely in the base, enjoying a rare moment together.

Xina suddenly received a call.

Afterward, she furrowed her brows, turned, and said to Lin Lang:

"Elder Zou called us over. It must be about that earlier matter. These people really don’t stop."

Lin Lang appeared calm, smiling as he responded:

"What’s there to be afraid of? We’re upright and unafraid of shadows being crooked. Let’s go see what tricks they’ll pull."

Saying this, the two, arm in arm, walked slowly toward where Zou Limu was.

...

In that spacious conference room, the atmosphere felt particularly tense, everyone harboring their own thoughts, waiting for Lin Lang and Xina to arrive.

Soon enough, the door was gently pushed open, Lin Lang walked in first.

He appeared composed, his steps steady, with Xina gracefully following behind.

As Lin Lang lifted his gaze, he saw Zou Limu seated at the head of the table, and politely greeted:

"Elder Zou."

But before Zou Limu could respond!

The little leech and his group, seeing Lin Lang and Xina arrive, immediately became cocky as if they found a vent.

The little leech rushed to Lin Lang, pointing at his nose, shouting:

"Lin Lang, you actually dared to come! Hmph, if you’re wise, quickly return what you deceived from us! Elder Zou is here, he’s always fair and just, surely he will stand up for us! If you don’t return it, you’ll suffer today!"

Wang Dahai accompanied him, face flushed, appearing righteous, shouting loudly:

"Exactly, that treasure was originally ours, you used improper methods to deceive it away, it must be returned today or it’s never-ending!"

In their hearts, they plotted—

With the influence of Zou Limu in the Special Agent Bureau!

He could surely suppress Lin Lang, making him obediently comply and return the Metal Armor.

However!

What they couldn’t predict was—

As Zou Limu saw Lin Lang enter, he immediately beamed a friendly smile, warmly saying:

"Lin Lang, you’ve come, sit down!"

Such attitude, such demeanor, extremely respectful, like Lin Lang was some important guest!

The little leech and his group were suddenly stunned at this sight.

Their arrogant expressions frozen instantly!

Each widened their eyes with disbelief, inwardly perplexed:

"What’s...what’s going on? Why is Elder Zou so courteous to Lin Lang?"

And what further confused them was!

Lin Lang, hearing Zou Limu’s words, remained completely composed!

As if all this was expected by him.

He slightly nodded, thanked, then calmly walked to a seat and sat down.

His unruffled demeanor made the little leech and others uneasy.

Yet, for the moment, they didn’t know what to do!

The conference room’s atmosphere grew increasingly awkward and tense.