Chapter 183: Is He Tricking Us?
Chapter 183: Is He Tricking Us?
"Click."
Red Tea opened the door and stepped inside.
"Well?"
Bing Li, sitting behind the desk, lifted his head.
In front of him was a laptop, and on the screen was a surveillance feed of a conference room.
"It's not him."
Red Tea shook his head.
"When I first tested him, he was shocked. That reaction didn't seem fake. If he was the one who did it, he would have slipped up the second time. After all, he's only a Level 1 Primordial Energy Warrior. But he didn't show any signs of panic or fear."
"Yeah, I saw that too. It doesn't seem like him."
Bing Li nodded.
"But there's also a possibility that he's an excellent actor, and he's fooled both of us."
"No way."
Red Tea frowned.
He prided himself on his ability to read people.
A young man in his twenties couldn't possibly escape his scrutiny.
Bing Li also furrowed his brows. After a while, he said, "Maybe I'm overthinking it. There are many skilled marksmen in the Outer Borough, and many of them are even more powerful than him. How could it be him?"
"Yeah."
Red Tea agreed, "If I were just a Level 1 Primordial Energy Warrior, no matter how good my marksmanship is, I wouldn't dare to take on an entire enforcement squad alone. Whether I'd be killed is one question. Even if I managed to take down a few of them, it's still a challenge. Not to mention, every shot was a headshot."
"Hmm, you've done well. Go and take care of your other tasks."
Bing Li smiled, acknowledging his agreement.
As Red Tea walked halfway, he suddenly turned back and asked curiously, "Bing Li, what if, I mean, what if that person is him? Would you hand him over?"
"Do you think that amount of money would tempt me? The Enforcement Bureau thinks everyone is a fool, offering such a small sum."
Bing Li glanced at him, "But if that person is him, I'd make him hand over all the money as a warning for breaking the rules. If he does it again, it won't be as simple as paying a fine."
Red Tea shuddered.
"That person took a lot of money?"
"A conservative estimate would be two million."
Red Tea's eyes widened in shock upon hearing this.
No wonder Bing Li had called early in the morning, asking him to test the person.
Forget about two million.
Even half that amount would be tempting.
"Alright, just pretend what happened earlier didn't occur. Don't mention it to anyone, especially him, got it?"
"Don't worry, I'm not a fool."
Red Tea smiled and walked out, closing the door behind him.
Bing Li's words were tempting.
If that person was indeed Jiang Cheng, then the money must be hidden in his room.
Since his family knew Red Tea, it wouldn't be difficult to enter the room. With any excuse, like saying Jiang Cheng asked him to get something, he could search the room.
But then, Red Tea frowned again, unsure.
Even if he could find it, it would be great, but what if he couldn't? Moreover, if it wasn't there, searching the room would be pointless.
What if Jiang Cheng found out and called to confront him? And judging from his previous behavior, he didn't seem to be acting.
"Forget it."
Red Tea smiled, deciding it wasn't worth the trouble. He'd just pretend nothing happened, as Bing Li suggested.
"Isn't that him?"
Bing Li felt a twinge of disappointment.
But if it really was him, he wouldn't hide such a large sum of money. He would definitely use it to purchase secret medicines and secret techniques.
With this thought, Bing Li immediately pulled up Jiang Cheng's recharge records.
He memorized the data on the screen, hoping to see some unusual activity in the coming days. If not, he would let it go.
Jiang Cheng, walking on the road, had a solemn expression on his face.
He wasn't a fool; how could he not realize that Red Tea was testing him? Moreover, he could guess that Red Tea's actions were likely instigated by someone, and that person was Bing Li.
To be honest, when he first saw the other party, he felt a sense of danger.
Now it seemed that he should also be cautious of Red Tea.
Jiang Cheng suddenly felt that keeping the money at home might not be safe.
But if he rushed back now, it would only create more chaos.
Additionally, he had been cautious enough to not hide the money in his bedroom.
"I should be extra careful for a while. Perhaps Bing Li will have someone keep an eye on me."
Jiang Cheng narrowed his eyes.
He had initially planned to visit the black market in a few days, but now, it seemed better to lie low first.
The higher his strength, the safer he would be.
And there was also that special operations unit.
Jiang Cheng wasn't overly afraid, as those who knew about it were limited. Since he operated at night, the risk of being discovered was even lower.
However, for the next few days, he decided to stay near his home, gathering information.
...
A week passed in the blink of an eye.
During the first two to three days, the entire outer borough was under strict inspection.
Numerous law enforcement officers were on the streets, checking people's identities. If one couldn't produce identification documents, they would be taken away.
It was easy to get caught, but getting out required a sum of money.
This caused panic among the people, and even during the day, there were few pedestrians on the streets.
In the latter days, the situation improved slightly, but there were still many law enforcement officers on patrol, questioning anyone who looked suspicious.
Jiang Cheng had initially planned to go to the black market, but seeing the situation on the streets, he abandoned the idea.
Going during the day would definitely attract attention, and wearing a mask or a respirator was as good as writing 'suspect' on his face.
Going at night might be better; even if seen, he could shake off pursuers. But there would likely be ambushes near the black market, increasing the danger significantly. His strength as a second rank primordial energy warrior, even with a gun, was insufficient.
Jiang Cheng estimated that the upcoming mid-month black market auction would have fewer attendees.
After two more days, the incident in Ruo Luozi Lane was rarely discussed, and the streets gradually returned to normal.
Bing Li, who had initially checked Jiang Cheng's recharge records dozens of times a day, now only looked at them a few times a day, and eventually, he stopped checking altogether.
Occasionally, when he thought about it, he would open his computer to check, only to laugh at himself.
"It's true, how could that person be him? I must be going crazy over money."
On the third day, Jiang Cheng sat in his quiet room.
As several primordial energy points were refined, his Crystal Shattering Technique experience bar increased.
An immense amount of primordial energy surged in, instantly opening his tenth acupoint. Every part of his body greedily absorbed the surrounding primordial energy.
After an unknown amount of time, Jiang Cheng slowly opened his eyes, a smile curving his lips.
Third rank, achieved.
Without the use of the Spirit Soothing Pill, he had reached this level two days faster than expected.
(End of Chapter)
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