Chapter 259: Assessment
Chapter 259: Assessment
The Handling Bureau acted swiftly, and the very next day, Ni Xi Xi arrived at Chen Chuan's dormitory with a team from the Handling Bureau. After confirmation, they signed a paper agreement.
Chen Chuan had no doubts about this; he had previously asked Gao Ming about each clause, and there were no issues.
Studying at the Headquarters without such resources and investment, relying solely on himself, would make completing his studies extremely challenging. He would need to raise funds for courses and find ways to stockpile medications, likely spending most of his time on these tasks, making it difficult to focus on martial arts cultivation.
In contrast, other students could dedicate themselves fully, and the difference was evident.
More importantly, without this resource investment, the upper channels would naturally remain closed to him, and he would be unaware of many crucial pieces of information, missing out on opportunities he might never know about.
After signing the agreement, Ni Xi Xi sent the copy from the Boundary Vessel back and said, "Alright, let's talk about what comes next.
You've reviewed the materials, and now the Handling Bureau has an operation that requires your cooperation. Do you think you can handle it? Well, you can refuse, but it will lower your evaluation."
Chen Chuan understood that there must be a trade-off; signing the agreement and then immediately going on a mission seemed like another assessment. He didn't hesitate and agreed, "I consent."
"That's very efficient," Ni Xi Xi said, transmitting a file through the Boundary Vessel.
Chen Chuan took a quick glance; it was a request for him to assist the Handling Bureau in capturing a criminal fighter. To maintain operational secrecy, the initial information only provided a simple description of the criminal. Once he agreed, he could access the detailed content.
Ni Xi Xi added, "Let me remind you again, once you've decided, there can be no hesitation or shirking of responsibility; otherwise, your evaluation will be even lower."
"Thank you for the reminder, Officer Ni," Chen Chuan replied.
He indicated his agreement on the interface, and immediately, detailed information unfolded on the light screen in front of him.
The target of this capture operation was a man named Xiong Jianyi. His father was an Islander, and his mother was from Great Shun. He had spent his youth in Central City and had studied combat techniques there.
Five years ago, a group of students witnessed him attempting to kidnap a young woman. When his plan was exposed, he killed both the young woman and all the students.
When the City Patrol Team found his rented apartment, they discovered that all the residents in the building had been murdered. The door had been punched open, and the cause of death for all victims was consistent—their necks had been broken.
Identifying this as a fighter's crime, the Patrol Team quickly reported it to the Handling Bureau, who then issued a wanted notice for Xiong Jianyi. He fled and was rumored to be hiding on an offshore island.
Now, five years later, the Handling Bureau received information that Xiong Jianyi had been invited by the Swordfish Gang in the Dewy District. There were also rumors that the Swordfish Gang had hired a legal team from the Ferris Wheel Corporation to help exonerate him from his past crimes.
A photo was attached to the light screen, and at first glance, Chen Chuan's initial impression was that this man was exceptionally fierce. His thick chest muscles were tightly wrapped in a sweatshirt, and his buttocks and leg muscles were even more pronounced, exuding explosive power.
His hair was shaved in a circle around one temple, but he kept long hair at the back. His eyes were fiercely intense, and his finger joints were thick, indicating he was skilled in capture techniques.
As Chen Chuan examined the photo, Ni Xi Xi spoke up, "Have you seen it? This time, your target is this man. We have confirmed information that he will arrive at the international port in the Dewy District within three days.
You are required to deal with him before meeting the Swordfish Gang and the legal team from the Ferris Wheel Corporation.
The Handling Bureau is currently short-staffed, and Central City is vast. We simply can't manage many areas, so no one will assist you with this task. However, you can seek help from the information service platform.
We will also recommend several biofield experts, but if you feel they are unsuitable, you can find your own. We will reimburse your expenses, but you will be held responsible for any issues arising from technical reasons.
Well, what do you think?"
Chen Chuan took another look at the Handling Bureau's assessment of the man's strength, which was between the Second Limit and the Third Limit, but there was a note indicating the need for further confirmation.
He replied confidently, "No problem."
Ni Xi Xi tapped the Boundary Vessel and said, "Good. This... please enter."
Chen Chuan glanced at the Boundary Vessel and noticed a communication platform. Upon entering, he found it was the Handling Bureau's internal messaging platform. As soon as he accessed it, a form appeared.
Ni Xi Xi explained, "This is the task verification form, which you can access on the platform. Before each task, we report to the headquarters via telegraph and keep a backup there.
After your confirmation, you will also receive a confirmation via telegraph. Remember to acknowledge receipt; this is crucial as it serves as one of the bases for your task execution."
"Thank you for the reminder, Officer Ni," Chen Chuan said.
After providing these instructions, Ni Xi Xi Xi became more relaxed and said, "That's all for now. If you need anything, just contact me directly through the Boundary Vessel. That's all." She stood up, bid farewell to Chen Chuan, and left with her team.
After she left, Chen Chuan continued reviewing the detailed information about Xiong Jianyi. He discovered that Xiong Jianyi had initially learned his combat techniques from the Heaven Forgive Gang.
Within Central City, there were numerous criminal organizations and gangs founded by fighters, the largest of which was the Heaven Forgive Gang. Its core members were all elite fighters.
The underworld was teeming with martial arts academies, where various combat techniques were taught to the public. This particular gang also scouted and nurtured talented individuals from the lower districts.
Xiong Jianyi was discovered in this manner and became a disciple of an elder from the Heaven Forgive Gang, officially inducted into the sect. He must have received a great deal of authentic teachings.
There were some records of his past fights, but they were scarce, consisting of fleeting moments as his battles typically ended swiftly.
Moreover, these records were from five years ago. Although they held some reference value, five years was a significant span for a fighter. Using this as a measure could lead to a gross miscalculation.
After some thought, he realized the ferry this person was on would arrive the day after tomorrow, giving him only one day to prepare.
This seemed tight, but when it came to apprehending a fugitive fighter, it was often an unexpected event, and there was rarely time for extensive preparation. If this was an assessment, it was still within a reasonable scope.
After reviewing all the materials, he attempted to communicate with the field specialists recommended by Ni Xixi through the internal platform of the Handling Bureau.
However, upon contacting them, he found that the specialists could only provide limited assistance, offering a possible route of the target's movement but unable to conduct real-time surveillance. It wasn't that they were shirking their duties; they were occupied with more significant cases and couldn't dedicate their full attention to a single reserve personnel.
With this in mind, he decided to approach Wu Bei directly, as the expenses could be reimbursed anyway.
Upon hearing that this operation involved law enforcement, Wu Bei became excited. Fighting crime was his greatest aspiration, and he would do it even without pay.
"Mr. Chen, I assure you I'll handle this well. Just watch and see," he said enthusiastically.
Chen Chuan nodded. Regardless of Wu Bei's skill, his passion and dedication were commendable.
Some people might have excellent skills but approach tasks with indifference, which wasn't helpful. When it came to apprehending a wanted fugitive, even a minor oversight could lead to significant problems.
After leaving the Mystic Palace Tower, Ni Xixi headed towards a car in the square while contacting her superiors at the Handling Bureau.
"I think the estimation of Xiong Jianyi's Second Limit might be too low. This person has talent; otherwise, the elder from the Heaven Forgive Gang wouldn't have taken him as a disciple five years ago. By now, he might have reached the Third Limit. Can Mr. Chen handle him?"
The person on the other end replied, "The internal resume clearly states that Mr. Chen's student once faced and captured a Third Limit fighter, Tan Wang, alone. If that's the case, he should be able to handle Xiong Jianyi."
"That's not the same. Perhaps Tan Wang was under the influence of medication at the time. I've reviewed the records, and before the fight, most of Tan Wang's implants were damaged. His primary combat strength relied on those implants, so it's questionable how much strength he could actually exert. If Mr. Chen's student takes medication and has a bit of luck, he might still be able to win."
"But if it's a fully capable Third Limit fighter, that's not something a student who just entered the headquarters can handle."
The voice on the other end said, "We wouldn't joke about a promising student's future, nor would we place the entire burden on him. If he can't handle it, someone will be there to clean up after him."
"Hmm, it's just a test, right?"
At this moment, Ni Xixi opened the door of a red sports car, got in, and said, "But I have a feeling Mr. Chen will definitely handle this well. Why? It's a hunch from an Insight Sect member." She slammed the door shut, and with a roar, the car sped off.
In the dormitory, Chen Chuan prepared while maintaining communication with the Handling Bureau.
Since this was a capture mission and represented an official operation, he couldn't act solely on his own initiative. He had to follow the regulations provided by the Handling Bureau, and specifically, the final capture phase would be carried out by him, requiring repeated communication throughout the process.
The Handling Bureau personnel knew that Chen Chuan was a key focus of the bureau, possibly even a future colleague, so they treated him with patience and politeness.
Xiong Jianyi was well aware that Great Shun had been searching for him, and returning to Great Shun might trigger a capture operation. Therefore, he should be prepared, and if it were a normal choice, he would have the Swordfish Gang and Ferris Wheel Corporation members meet him at the harbor.
So, the Handling Bureau would arrange for routine checks on vehicles to delay their actions, while Chen Chuan had to make the most of this time to attempt the capture.
The timing might be tight, and the difficulty was high, but if he couldn't find an opportunity, he would temporarily abandon the capture and try again next time.
Chen Chuan understood that if he missed this chance, even if he captured the target later, his evaluation score wouldn't be as high as it could be now. So, it was best to settle it in one go.
This wasn't impossible because the planner had estimated based solely on his assessment score, but his actual strength exceeded that. He intended to use medication as an explanation, as he would genuinely take medication before the operation to ensure no unexpected incidents occurred.
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(End of Chapter)
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