Chapter 227: Investigation
Chapter 227: Investigation
As noon approached, Chen Chuan and his team members returned to Yangzhi City.
Due to the recent explosion within the city, the alert level was still high, and patrol vehicles from the Patrol Bureau were everywhere, thoroughly inspecting all incoming and outgoing vehicles.
Fortunately, Chen Chuan's group was escorted by a Patrol Bureau vehicle, which saved them a lot of trouble.
It was almost lunchtime, so they decided to stop at a well-reviewed lamb restaurant near South City to grab a bite. After the meal, they all went their separate ways.
Upon returning to the dormitory, Chen Chuan changed out of his dirty clothes and headed to the shower to freshen up. Afterward, he casually turned on the radio.
The news reported on a meeting of company representatives, inviting prominent figures to share their insights. Some were optimistic, believing it would bring positive changes to Yangzhi City, while others remained cautious, questioning if another Mo Lan Corporation would emerge. The debate between the two sides was intense, with both parties arguing their points repeatedly.
However, most of the foreign company representatives who had come for the meeting had perished on the train, and even if some from Pollen Corporation survived, the conflict was already present. Therefore, they were unlikely to have any opportunities.
There was no news coverage about the train hijacking incident, indicating that it was deliberately suppressed. Perhaps the Government Hall hadn't prepared an official announcement yet.
After listening for a while, Chen Chuan turned off the radio.
He took out the medication he had obtained during the national conscription and swallowed it. Sitting on the soft cushion, he began his daily Furnace Breathing Technique cultivation.
From August until now, nearly three months had passed, and thanks to his consistent training and several battles against powerful enemies, the mutated tissues in his internal organs had grown significantly.
The Second Limit was previously known as "Guarding the Weight of Life," and He Xiaohang had informed him that the key now was to transition from "guarding" to "living." In simpler terms, it meant possessing a second life.
According to the information, at this stage, even if a fighter's original internal organs were damaged, they could rely on a second set of organs to survive. The two sets of organs didn't replace each other but instead complemented and strengthened each other, forming a symbiotic relationship.
This was also in preparation for the next stage, similar to the First Limit. The stronger, more resilient, and well-distributed the mutated tissues of the Second Limit were, the greater the assistance for the subsequent stage.
Based on his current self-assessment, he was still in the stage of strengthening, and there was still some distance to reach the fully formed image in his mind.
However, this progress was already quite rapid.
Considering he had only started learning martial arts a little over a year ago, the mutated tissues could only grow so much, regardless of the stimulation.
After all, he wasn't naturally gifted. His ability to reach this level was due to his Secondary Self, which allowed him to ignore the harm caused by medications and not worry about most of the excessive damage during practice.
While others could only endure high-intensity training for three to four hours a day, he could continue non-stop. His efforts were many times greater than ordinary people.
Currently, he had mastered the basic breathing technique to the extent that he could maintain it at all times.
This fundamental breathing technique truly laid the foundation, and even the various advanced breathing techniques he would later encounter, including the Furnace Breathing Technique, had elements derived from this basic technique.
However, the Furnace Breathing Technique was more complex. If the basic technique were a large circle, the complexity and variations of the advanced technique could completely encompass it.
The stronger the foundation, the more it could support, and the effects of the Furnace Breathing Technique would become more apparent. Even a slight improvement here was beneficial, especially since his goal was the theoretical limit. He couldn't afford to neglect any aspect that could contribute to his growth.
This cultivation session continued until midnight. He first emptied his mind, entering a deep slumber, and after passing midnight, he woke up on his own. Then, he reunited with his Secondary Self and began self-assessment.
That day, he went about his usual activities but avoided tasks that would cause excessive damage to his Secondary Self. In the end, he concluded that this time, he had increased the duration of the reunion by two hours, still falling short of the 24-hour mark.
He had anticipated this outcome because there weren't any particularly powerful opponents among those they dealt with this time. Most of the improvement was likely due to the lore and secret sect rituals.
However, he decided to let nature take its course.
The significant fluctuations in his mental and emotional state meant he might encounter dangerous and unpredictable opponents. Even if he diligently followed his routine, he should be able to accumulate enough time without taking unnecessary risks. Moreover, he wouldn't lack opponents once he reached the Central City.
Over the next ten days, he devoted himself entirely to martial arts training, and before he knew it, mid-November had arrived.
On this day, Gao Ming called him, "Brother-in-law, I've taken care of the joint commission you mentioned. At the end of this month, the commission fee will be transferred to your account."
Chen Chuan replied, "Great, Gao Ming. Thank you."
Gao Ming continued, "Brother-in-law, there's one more thing. Regarding the case of the murder of Wu Yi Academy student Shen Zheng three years ago, there's been a concrete result.
Most of the people involved in this case have been dealt with by you, Brother-in-law, but there's one person still at large, and currently, there seems to be no way to obtain a definite outcome."
Hearing this, Chen Chuan knew the person Gao Ming was referring to was likely Zhao Qian, as mentioned by Wei Jun.
In fact, this person was the primary executor of the incident and a classmate of Shen Zheng. Wei Jun was from a lower grade than them.
This person had already entered the Central City three years ago, so even with the collapse of Mo Lan Corporation, they couldn't be brought to justice. The Yangzhi City Patrol Bureau couldn't go to the Central City to arrest him.
Gao Ming cautioned, "Cousin, be cautious of this person. Zhao's family in Yangzhi City has been uprooted, and their assets were confiscated. But the situation in Central City is different; I've looked into it. They not only have business dealings with Mo Lan Corporation but also deep ties with other major companies."
"Cousin, as a direct participant in this incident, if you go to Central City, you must be careful of this person."
Chen Chuan asked, "Is there no way to deal with him through official channels?"
Gao Ming explained, "The company Zhao Qian is affiliated with has an entire team of advocates. They also have connections with the upper echelons in Central City. Even with sufficient evidence, he can mobilize social and administrative resources to exonerate himself."
"Even if he fails and the law declares him guilty, due to the unique nature of Central City, the sentence might not be carried out. It would be as good as a piece of scrap paper."
Chen Chuan pondered, "For the sentence to be executed, one would need more social resources than them or a more powerful force, right?"
Gao Ming nodded, "Yes, and it also depends on whether the entity with that power has the intention to confront them. Usually, institutions with such power wouldn't bother with these 'trivial' matters unless there's something bigger at stake. But..."
He paused before continuing, "As far as I know, in Central City, there's another way to handle this."
Chen Chuan nodded, "I can guess what you're referring to."
Since there was no way to achieve results through legal means, they would have to resort to private methods, using money or certain conditions to hire people or organizations to achieve their goals.
Gao Ming confirmed, "Yes, exactly what you're thinking, Cousin. When power isn't centralized, gaps emerge, and various entities and organizations fill those gaps.
In Central City, even ordinary people can spend money to hire people to get rid of some troubles, as long as they have enough funds and the target isn't a big shot."
Chen Chuan hummed in acknowledgment. If he were to go to Central City, he would need to be cautious of Zhao Qian, who had the backing of a company and substantial power.
"There's another matter, Cousin. Regarding the vehicle you asked me to investigate, I've gathered some information. Currently, within the Great Harmony Republic, there are three types of vehicles with a cerulean blue paint job."
"The 'Blue Charm,' a female-oriented vehicle popular among company employees; the 'Sky Realm' series of luxury cars produced by the Compass Company; and the more common 'Qinghu' series of sedans. Apart from the Sky Realm series being rare, the other two are quite common. I've sent you the detailed information, Cousin."
"Thank you, Gao Ming," Chen Chuan expressed his gratitude.
After hanging up the phone, he glanced at the sky outside. He remembered that before his previous self died, he had seen a cerulean blue vehicle, but the dim light made it hard to confirm the color. For now, he would treat this as a clue and investigate further.
At that moment, the members of the Fenxin Society were gathered, looking at the details of the Shen Zheng case revealed by the Patrol Bureau.
"So this is how Senior Shen died..."
The members only knew that Shen Zheng had been killed by the Mutual Aid Society, and underhanded methods had been used, but they were unaware of the specifics. Seeing these details now, they felt a chill down their spines and an even deeper hatred for Zhao Qian and his group.
"Good thing we have Junior Chen, who cleaned up the Mutual Aid Society in one fell swoop! Well done!"
The members' hearts were stirred, feeling both relieved and grateful. While they couldn't deal with them, there were still people in this world who could.
"But Senior Shen has a younger sister, and we don't know what happened to her. The Wei family's butler said she was taken to Central City by the Zhao family..."
The members fell silent. They couldn't imagine what the younger sister of their deceased senior might have gone through.
Lu Fang stood up quietly and walked outside, deep in thought. Soon after, Shu Han and Shen Shao joined him.
Shu Han approached Lu Fang and asked, "Senior Lu, are you planning to find out what happened to Senior Shen's younger sister?"
Lu Fang turned around and candidly admitted, "Yes, I want to try. She might be the last person Senior Shen cared about. If we don't take care of this, who will?"
Shu Han said, "But she's in Central City, and you don't have an official identity. It would be difficult for you to establish yourself there, let alone find someone."
"I'm not heartless, but it's been three years, and we don't know what she's going through now. Perhaps..." Shen Shao trailed off.
"I have to try," Lu Fang insisted.
He walked over and patted both of them on the shoulder. "With you two in the Fenxin Society, I'm at ease. Rest assured, I won't be reckless. I know my capabilities are limited, but I want to confirm the outcome. If she's still alive, I'll let you know, and we'll figure out a way together."
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(End of Chapter)
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