Chapter 187: Morning Sun
Chapter 187: Morning Sun
Director Lei had also noticed Guan Yuming when he arrived. Just like the Handling Bureau, the Secret Sect Review Bureau rarely interacted with other departments.
However, as officials of the same political department, they naturally knew each other. Director Lei nodded towards them and raised his hand, signaling the Review Bureau members behind him to wait. He was clearly giving face to the Patrol Bureau and Guan Yuming.
Guan Yuming nodded back, and his deputy, with a cold demeanor, spoke up, "Who is in charge here? Can someone who can speak come out!"
The Wei family's butler, who was standing behind, gestured with his hand, and those who understood immediately headed towards the factory area. The butler, on the other hand, approached Guan Yuming and, upon reaching him, responded, "I am temporarily in charge here. Are there any instructions from the officials?"
The deputy said, "I received information that there are a large number of armed individuals here illegally possessing firearms, and they intend to harm Wu Yi students. Is this true?"
The butler smiled and said, "That's impossible. Someone must be spreading rumors. Officials, please don't believe it."
They had arranged everything perfectly. No one outside was carrying firearms; at most, they had some crossbows, which was allowed by the security company. As for those inside with firearms, some had temporary weapon permits issued by the political department, so there was no issue.
As for harming Wu Yi students, that was definitely not true. It didn't happen then, and it won't happen now.
The butler didn't wait for the Patrol Bureau to ask further questions and took the initiative to greet Director Lei, saying, "Director Lei, what brings you here?"
Director Lei replied, "The Review Bureau received a report that someone nearby is secretly holding a secret sect ceremony. Since the Review Bureau receives its salary, we must fulfill our duties and not turn a blind eye."
The butler hurriedly said, "Director Lei, it's a misunderstanding. There is no secret sect ceremony here."
Those secret sect patterns were indeed a problem. They never expected Director Lei to come to investigate this matter, as they had already made the necessary arrangements.
Moreover, the personnel they placed at the main intersections hadn't sent any news, which meant that Director Lei might have chosen to detour from outside the city and approach from the west. This also explained why they encountered him on another road; it was clear that he was targeting them. Now, they could only try to buy some time and hope that the people behind would quickly wrap things up.
Director Lei glanced at him, his voice calm, "We'll see after the inspection."
The butler stepped forward and said, "Director Lei, this is a private factory area..."
Director Lei said, "By order of the state, we must capture cultists. All personnel and organizations must cooperate unconditionally. Unrelated individuals, please step aside. If no situation is found, I will request punishment from my superiors."
Guan Yuming looked at his deputy, who raised a document in his hand and said, "This is the Patrol Bureau's search warrant. All patrol officers, follow my command. Anyone obstructing us will be shot without warning."
"Yes!"
The patrol officers behind him responded in unison, raising their guns and aiming them forward.
While they were talking, most of the patrol officers had already dispersed to various positions, surrounding the entire factory area. Behind them, more personnel were setting up roadblocks, clearly not intending to let anyone leave.
The butler remained silent and retreated to the side. He had done all he could; what happened next was beyond his control. He could only hope that the young master would receive the notice and quickly wrap things up.
After the security personnel retreated, a large number of patrol officers rushed towards the factory area. They first guarded all the main entrances and exits and set up firing positions before sending someone to open the door.
As two security personnel stepped forward, the wide rollable door slowly opened, allowing the morning sun to shine into the summer factory.
The Patrol Bureau's officers immediately rushed in, but upon seeing the scene inside, their footsteps slowed involuntarily.
Chen Chuan stood calmly in the center of the factory, holding the sheathed Xuejun Blade. He wore a spotless formal suit, and the sunlight shining in illuminated his body, casting long shadows behind him.
The ground around him, the steel platform, passageways, and corridors—everywhere one could see—were covered in segments of dismembered corpses, with hardly any intact bodies in sight.
The fresh blood, still flowing from the dismembered limbs, mixed with the patterns painted with colors, flowed along the lines, spreading from the spot where Chen Chuan stood.
The patrol officers were all stunned. Although they were mostly retired soldiers who had witnessed the most gruesome scenes on the battlefield, this was the first time they encountered such a scene, and they couldn't help but aim their guns at Chen Chuan.
The officers at the scene recognized Chen Chuan, and upon seeing him, they immediately restrained their colleagues' guns and whispered a few words.
Hearing this, the officers present lowered their weapons and dispersed as if they hadn't seen anything, securing the entire area.
The deputy followed and entered the factory, immediately spotting Chen Chuan unharmed, which brought a smile to his face. But when he saw the scene of scattered corpses, he was momentarily stunned, almost thinking he had entered an abattoir. He quickly regained his composure, his expression turned solemn, and he turned to instruct, "Tell the brothers below to remove the bodies quickly, and no photos are allowed."
The officers nearby saluted and complied.
The coroner, who had been waiting outside, was notified and entered with his toolbox. He scanned the area, muttering to himself, "It's been a while since I've seen such a grand scene."
He put on his gloves, then noticed Wei Jun standing next to a steel pillar. Wei Jun was the only one who remained relatively intact at the scene.
Wei Jun tightly gripped the steel pillar, his mouth agape, his eyes rolled back, and his body stiffened in a backward tilt. The expression on his face froze, as if he had witnessed something utterly terrifying.
He had lost consciousness from the grip, but it wasn't enough to choke himself. Even if he had fainted, his altered tissue continued to exert force under certain influences until he was completely dead.
The coroner immediately recognized that he had died from suffocation, but this method of death... Hmm, it seemed familiar from somewhere. After a few glances, he took his apprentice to examine the scattered corpses.
The officers thoroughly inspected the area, inside and out. One of them saluted the deputy and reported, "We found numerous firearms at the scene, but the owners cannot be identified at this time."
The deputy understood the difficulty of identifying individuals in such a situation.
After half an hour, the coroner finished his preliminary examination and returned to the deputy, saying, "Aside from a student, everyone else is dead. Most died from blade wounds, which, based on the force and angle, were inflicted by the same person. A small number died from attacks by unidentified combat creatures. Additionally, there are two damaged combat creatures left at the scene..."
As the deputy listened to the report, he couldn't help but glance at Chen Chuan, his eyes filled with shock. He hadn't expected such a scene before entering.
The Secret Sect Review Bureau officers were the second group to enter. When Lei Jingli arrived, he first spotted Chen Chuan and nodded slightly. He quickly scanned the surrounding corpses and averted his gaze, seemingly accustomed to such sights. It was only when he noticed the patterns on the ground and walls that his eyes sharpened.
After communicating with the Patrol Bureau officers, the Secret Sect Review Bureau officers sprinkled powder around, and soon, the patterns on the ground became clear, as if freshly painted.
They began photographing the patterns and using shovels to scrape off the paint, placing it into prepared seal bags.
Guan Yuming waited outside. After the deputy clarified the situation, he came out and informed him. Guan Yuming listened calmly, then headed towards the factory.
He reached Chen Chuan and spoke in a deep voice, "Chen Chuan, let's go back together. You're the only one alive here, and we need you to explain what happened."
Chen Chuan nodded, "I'll cooperate, Commissioner Guan."
Guan Yuming patted his shoulder, knowing Chen Chuan understood.
The identities of the deceased were not simple, and the matter wouldn't be easily resolved. Fortunately, Guan Yuming had secured the scene, and the news hadn't spread yet. Once they reached the Patrol Bureau, they could protect the person first, and the rest could be dealt with later.
To be honest, even he hadn't expected this outcome before arriving. He couldn't help but sigh, feeling that Yangzhi City was about to turn upside down.
The butler waited anxiously outside, blocked by the Patrol Bureau officers from entering. He had no idea what was happening inside. When he saw the shattered corpses being carried out, his face paled, and he rushed forward in shock, "Young Master, where are you?"
The members of the Ze Xin Society were also stopped outside, concerned about the situation within. At this moment, they, too, witnessed the corpses being carried out.
It wasn't exactly 'carrying' the bodies, as most were fragmented and couldn't be reassembled on the spot. They were piled onto a rack and transported, and once outside, they were placed in a body bag for transport to the Patrol Bureau for unified processing.
As the first stretcher emerged, although it was too far away to piece together a human figure, the head was mostly intact. From a distance, they could see it clearly, and they froze in shock. Were those... members of the Mutual Aid Society?
With each stretcher that came out, they craned their necks, anxiously trying to identify the bodies. The Mutual Aid Society... The Mutual Aid Society... It's definitely the Mutual Aid Society!
Anyone could tell that an intense battle had taken place inside the factory, but what exactly had happened?
Shen Shao, standing next to Shu Han, suddenly considered a possibility. He hesitated for a moment before saying, "Look, could it be Chen Chuan... is that him? Am I right?"
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"Could it be... Could it be..."
The members of the Ze Xin Society also considered this possibility, and some of them trembled with excitement. But this outcome was too surreal, too unbelievable, and they couldn't bring themselves to believe it.
Suddenly, a shout came from the distance, "This body is our young master! You can't take him away!"
The person moving the body was a member of the Review Bureau. He said, "I'm sorry, but this body is suspected to have died during a cult ritual. According to the bureau's regulations, we need to take it back for review."
The butler shouted, "Do you know who he is? He's the heir of the Wei Family Corporation!"
The Review Bureau member scoffed, "You're shouting so loudly, I thought he was the heir of the Mulan Company." He raised his hand, "Take him away!"
The butler tried to stop them, but the Secret Sect Bureau members were ruthless, pushing him to the ground and pointing at him, "Warning! Interfere with official duties again, and you'll be treated as cultists." They then left with the body.
The Ze Xin Society members watched this scene, and someone muttered, "That's Wei Jun..."
"Is Wei Jun dead too?"
The Ze Xin Society members were in a daze. Wei Jun was one of the main participants in the plot to harm Shen Zheng. They all knew how much they hated this person, yet they had no choice but to let him go. And they never imagined that today, he would die here.
"Good riddance!"
One of the Ze Xin Society members cursed out loud.
"Yes, he got what he deserved!"
The surrounding Ze Xin Society members nodded in agreement, clenching their fists tightly. They felt as if a long-standing anger in their hearts was finally being released.
At this moment, a sharp-eyed member of the Ze Xin Society seemed to notice something. He pointed at the factory, excitedly saying, "Look, it's Chen Chuan! Chen Chuan is coming out, and he's unharmed!"
Everyone hurriedly looked in that direction.
Chen Chuan held the Xuejun Blade in one hand and a box in the other, and with the escort of the patrol officers, he walked out alongside Guan Yuming.
As the sun rose higher, its light became brighter, warming the people it touched. The dark trees from the night before now appeared as a lush green canopy, gently swaying in the breeze.
Chen Chuan stood in the morning light, taking in the fresh air outside. Despite not sleeping all night, his eyes remained bright and alert.
He noticed the Ze Xin Society members standing behind the blockade, looking at him with excitement. He immediately understood that they must have heard the news and come here.
Although they had their differences in the past, facing potential danger, the fact that these people came showed their sincere intentions.
Chen Chuan nodded at the Ze Xin Society members and then walked towards Guan Yuming's car. As the car door closed and the vehicle started, several armed patrol cars followed, heading towards the Ding'an District General Bureau.
The Ze Xin Society members watched Chen Chuan leave with excitement, but they soon calmed down from their excitement and began to worry about him.
The deaths of these Mutual Aid Society members were clearly related to Chen Chuan. What if something happened to him? Behind these Mutual Aid Society members was an incredibly powerful force, just thinking about it made one's heart race.
One member immediately suggested, "Let's find a teacher from the academy to intervene. We can't let the people behind the Mutual Aid Society distort the truth!"
"Yes!"
"That's right!"
"Let's go back first!"
After discussing, the Ze Xin Society members returned to the scene and drove away.
In the open space in front of the factory, the Wei Family's butler struggled to stand up, grabbing the arm of a security guard for support. He said, breathless, "Radio, get the radio, send a message to the master, tell him, the young master and his classmates are all in trouble..."
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(End of Chapter)
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