Chapter 259: The Assessment
Chapter 259: The Assessment
The Processing Bureau acted swiftly, and within a day, Ni Xixi arrived at Chen Chuan's dormitory with members of the bureau. After confirmation, she signed the paper agreement.
Chen Chuan had no doubts about the terms; he had already inquired about each clause with Gao Ming beforehand, and there were no issues.
Studying at the Headquarters without such resources and investments would make completing his studies extremely challenging. He would have to procure funds for courses, find ways to stockpile medications, and likely spend most of his time and energy on these tasks, making it difficult to focus on combat practice.
Other students, however, could dedicate themselves fully, and the difference was obvious.
More importantly, without such resource investments, access to crucial channels and information would be limited, causing one to miss out on opportunities they might never even know about.
After signing the agreement, Ni Xixi transmitted the copy from the Boundary Token back to the bureau and said, "Alright, now let's discuss what comes next. You've reviewed the data, right? Are you capable of taking on the next task? You can refuse, but it will affect your evaluation."
Chen Chuan understood that there was no gain without sacrifice. He wondered if the bureau was conducting another assessment by assigning a task right after the agreement. Without hesitation, he agreed, "I consent."
"That's the spirit," Ni Xixi said, transmitting a file via the Boundary Token.
Chen Chuan took a look; it was a request for him to assist the Processing Bureau in capturing a fighter criminal. For operational security, the file only provided a simple description of the criminal. If he agreed, he could access the detailed information.
Ni Xixi added, "Let me remind you again, once you've made your decision, there can be no hesitation or shirking of responsibility. Otherwise, your evaluation will be negatively impacted."
"Thank you for the reminder, Ni Officer," Chen Chuan said.
He indicated his agreement on the interface, and immediately, the detailed information unfolded on the light screen before him.
The target of this operation was a man named Xiong Jianyi. His father was from the Yi Island, and his mother was a local. He had spent his youth in Central City and studied combat techniques.
Five years ago, a group of students had witnessed him attempting to kidnap a young woman. When his plan was exposed, he killed both the woman and the students.
When the City Patrol Team found the apartment he had rented, they discovered that everyone in the building had been murdered. The doors were smashed open by his fists, and all the victims had died from broken necks.
Identifying it as a fighter's crime, the Patrol Team quickly reported it to the Processing Bureau, who then issued a wanted notice for Xiong Jianyi. He went into hiding, reportedly on an overseas island.
Now, five years later, the Bureau received information that Xiong Jianyi had been invited by the Swordfish Gang in the Dewy District to serve as a combat instructor for the gang. There were also rumors that the Swordfish Gang had hired a team of lawyers from the Ferris Wheel Company to defend him against the charges from five years ago.
A photo was attached to the light screen, and Chen Chuan took a glance. His first impression was that this man was exceptionally fierce. He was stout, his sweatshirt tightly hugging his muscular frame, with his buttocks and legs appearing even more robust and explosive.
His hair was shaved on one side, but he kept long hair at the back. His eyes were fiercely intense, and his knuckles were thick, indicating expertise in capture techniques.
As Chen Chuan examined the photo, Ni Xixi spoke up, "See that? Your target this time is this man. We have confirmed information that he will arrive at the Ji Yang Port in three days.
You are required to handle this person before meeting with the Swordfish Gang and the lawyers from the Ferris Wheel Company.
The Processing Bureau is currently short-staffed, and Central City is vast. We can't manage many areas, so you'll be on your own for this task. However, you can seek assistance from the Information Service.
We will also recommend a field technique expert, but if you find someone else more suitable, you can make the decision. We will reimburse the expenses, but any technical issues and consequences will be your responsibility.
How does that sound? Any issues?"
Chen Chuan reviewed the bureau's assessment of Xiong Jianyi's combat skills, which placed him between the Second and Third Limits, but further evaluation was required.
He looked up and replied, "No issues."
Ni Xixi nodded and said, "Good. Now, go ahead and..." She gestured to the Boundary Token.
Chen Chuan checked the token and found a communication platform. Upon entering, he discovered it was the Processing Bureau's internal communication platform. A form was immediately displayed.
"This is the task verification form," Ni Xixi explained. "It can be accessed on the platform. Each time a task is executed, a telegraphic report is sent to headquarters, and a backup is kept there.
"Once you confirm, a confirmation telegraph will be transmitted to you as well. Remember to receive it; it's crucial as it serves as proof of your task execution. Thank you for the reminder, Ni Officer."
After providing these instructions, Ni Xixi relaxed and said, "That's all for now. If you need anything, just contact me directly through the Boundary Token. Goodbye." With that, she stood up, bid Chen Chuan farewell, and left with her team.
After she departed, Chen Chuan continued to examine the specific details about Xiong Jianyi. He discovered that Xiong Jianyi had initially learned his combat techniques from the Skyforgive Gang, one of the many criminal organizations and gangs founded by fighters in Central City. The Skyforgive Gang, in particular, was composed entirely of elite fighters.
The gang had numerous martial arts gyms under its umbrella, offering various combat techniques to the public. They also scouted and nurtured talented individuals from the lower districts.
Xiong Jianyi was discovered in this manner, becoming a disciple of an elder from the Skyforgive Gang. He was formally initiated, undoubtedly receiving a wealth of authentic teachings.
There was some footage of this individual's previous fights, but it was minimal, consisting of fleeting moments as most battles concluded swiftly within a short span.
Moreover, these records were from five years ago, and while they held some reference value, five years was a significant period for a fighter. Measuring his current abilities based on that data could be wildly inaccurate.
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 fighter-related crimes, they were often sudden, and there was rarely time for extensive preparation. If this was an assessment, it was within reasonable limits.
After reviewing all the data, he attempted to contact the field experts recommended by Ni Xixi through the Processing Bureau's internal platform.
However, upon reaching out, he found that the experts' assistance was limited. They could only provide the target's potential route, unable to offer real-time surveillance. It wasn't that they were shirking responsibility; they were occupied with larger cases and couldn't dedicate their full attention to supporting a single backup agent.
Given this, he decided to approach Wu Bei directly, as expenses could be reimbursed.
Upon hearing that this operation involved law enforcement, Wu Bei became excited. Fighting crime was his dream, and he would do it even without pay.
He exclaimed enthusiastically, "Brother Chen, I guarantee I'll handle this. You just watch and see."
Chen Chuan nodded. Regardless of Wu Xiao's skills, his enthusiasm and dedication were commendable.
Some people might have excellent skills but approach tasks half-heartedly, which wasn't helpful. When it came to apprehending wanted criminals, a minor oversight in detail could lead to significant problems.
After leaving the Mystic Palace Tower, Ni Xixi headed towards a car in the square while contacting her superior at the Processing Bureau.
"I think the estimation of Xiong Jianyi's second limit might be a bit low. This person is talented; otherwise, Elder Yu from the Skyforgive Gang wouldn't have taken him as a disciple five years ago. Now, he might have reached the third limit. Can Brother Chen handle him?"
The person on the other end responded, "The resume clearly states that Chen Chuan once faced and captured a third-limit fighter, Tan Wang, alone. If that's the case, he should be able to deal with Xiong Jianyi."
"That's not the same. Perhaps Tan Wang was under the influence of drugs during that fight. I've reviewed the data. Before the battle, most of Tan Wang's implants were damaged, and his primary combat strength relied on those implants. It's questionable how much strength he could actually exert. If Chen Chuan were to take drugs and had some luck, he might still win.
But if it's a fully capable third-limit fighter, it's not something a newly enrolled student can handle."
The voice on the other end assured, "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 afterward."
"Hmm-hmm, just a test, huh."
At that moment, Ni Xixi opened the door of a red sports car, got in, and said, "But I have a feeling Brother Chen will handle this well. Why? Because of a hunch from a body-awakening practitioner." The car door closed, and with a roar, she sped off.
In the dormitory, Chen Chuan prepared while maintaining communication with the Processing Bureau.
As this was a capture mission and represented an official operation, he couldn't act on his own whims. He had to follow the regulations provided by the Processing Bureau, and only during the final capture phase would he personally step in, requiring constant communication throughout.
The Processing Bureau personnel knew he was a key figure under the bureau's attention and might even be a future colleague, so they treated him with patience and courtesy.
Xiong Jianyi was well aware that Great Prosperity had been after him, and returning there might trigger a capture operation. He should have made preparations, and if he chose the conventional route, he would have the Swordfish Gang and Ferris Wheel Company members meet him at the port.
The Processing Bureau would arrange for personnel to conduct routine checks on passing vehicles at the intersection, slowing down the other party's progress, while he would use this time to attempt the capture.
This could be time-sensitive and challenging, but if he couldn't find an opportunity, they would postpone the capture until the next attempt.
Chen Chuan understood that if he missed this chance, even if he caught the target later, his evaluation score wouldn't be as high as it could have been. It was best to resolve it in one go.
This wasn't impossible, as the plan was formulated based on his assessment score, but his actual strength exceeded that. He intended to explain it as a drug-induced state, as he would indeed take drugs before the operation to prevent any unexpected situations.
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