Chapter 260: Arrest Operation
Chapter 260: Arrest Operation
The assignment given to Chen Chuan by the Processing Bureau was more of a test, but they didn't rely solely on him for the task of capturing Xiong Jianyi. To ensure the capture, they also dispatched a small team, which was originally planned for the operation.
This team had been keeping an eye on Xiong Jianyi ever since they received the news of his return to Da Shun.
However, the team members were not pleased with the Bureau's decision to include a newcomer in this capture operation.
While it was a common practice for the Processing Bureau, no one wanted to encounter such a situation. Newcomers meant inexperience, unreliability, and too many uncertainties.
Over the years, the Bureau had supported many trainees, but almost none of them performed well from the start. It wasn't a matter of capability but rather a tendency to be cautious and avoid danger.
This was a smart choice, but it didn't earn them high praise.
When the team learned about the newcomer, they complained, grumbling about having to babysit again. However, Captain Li Fusheng skillfully calmed them down.
"Captain Li!"
A team member hurried over and handed Li Fusheng a telegram, "We've received news that Xiong Jianyi will be traveling on the Gong Clan's 'True Treasure' cruise to Ji Yang Port."
"The Gong Clan?"
Captain Li's eyebrows furrowed in surprise. "Why would Xiong Jianyi be on the Gong Clan's ship?"
He glanced at the telegram, which indicated that the Load Will Ferry, carrying Xiong Jianyi, had encountered a malfunction midway through its journey. All passengers had to drift on the sea and send out distress calls.
The closest ship to them was the Gong Clan's 'True Treasure' cruise, which picked up all the passengers and headed towards the port. The Gong Clan seemed to be changing their original itinerary to Wei Nan Dao and had sent out a telegram in advance to discuss business with the Yuan An Company.
Based on the timing, they would arrive at the port the next morning.
After reading the telegram, Captain Li immediately instructed, "Get the Gong Clan's navigation charts."
Soon, a navigation chart was transmitted to his Nexus Token, and it indeed showed that the Gong Clan's cruise ship was passing by that area at that time, appearing to be just a coincidence.
He couldn't help but recall the background of the Gong Clan. In the Ancient Era, the Gong Clan was a royal family endorsed by the islands, and they had even received a feudal title during the Da Shun Empire. After the Da Shun Republic was established, they had leaned towards the new government and were given an honorary title, maintaining a high reputation among the overseas islands to this day.
Furthermore, the Gong Clan had investments in numerous companies, weaving a vast network of connections, giving them significant influence.
However, Gong Zhanyi, the passenger on the cruise ship, was not the heir of this generation but rather an important member of the Gong Clan. He often represented the clan in visits to various countries and business negotiations with different companies.
The Gong Clan also held considerable influence in the Dewy District of Central City. Since they were coming to Central City, the target of their capture operation, Xiong Jianyi, might very well use the Gong Clan's influence to shield himself. If that were the case, things would become complicated, especially with the Gong Clan planning to discuss business with the Yuan An Company.
One of the team members asked, "Captain Li, what should we do?"
Captain Li thought for a moment and replied, "For now, we stick to the plan."
The team members cheered and high-fived each other.
They had a simple mindset; why bother with the intricacies of a royal family from an island nation? Would Da Shun consider their face? We're here to arrest a criminal, what does it have to do with you? I'll arrest him if I want to. Oh, you're worried about your face being slapped? Then why did you bring a criminal along?
Captain Li, on the other hand, had more considerations. He felt that this matter seemed more complicated than it appeared, but he wouldn't disrupt his plans without clear and specific information.
In the Xuan Gong Tower dormitory, Chen Chuan was preparing meticulously.
On the evening of February 2nd, Ni Xixi contacted him and informed him, "We've received news that the tourists from the Load Will Ferry have been transferred to the Gong Clan's cruise ship. Things might get complicated."
"The Gong Clan?"
Ni Xixi explained the background of the Gong Clan to him and continued, "Judging from Xiong Jianyi's past, he's brutal and cunning. Since he's on the Gong Clan's ship, he will likely blend in with their group to shield himself."
Chen Chuan asked, "I have a question. Since Xiong Jianyi is a wanted criminal in Da Shun, and the Gong Clan is a royal family from the islands, there shouldn't be any connection between them. Why didn't we inform the Gong Clan in advance to stay away from this matter?"
"Hmm, how should I put it..." Ni Xixi thought for a moment and said, "The capture of a fighter is our Processing Bureau's business, but dealing with the Gong Clan is the Foreign Affairs Bureau's responsibility.
If we want to interact with the Gong Clan, we need to go through the Foreign Affairs Bureau. Moreover, it might not go as smoothly as we'd like. Xiong Jianyi is a notorious wanted criminal in our Processing Bureau, but in the eyes of the Foreign Affairs Bureau, it might just be a trivial matter they don't need to pay attention to. They might even blame us for being nosy and ask us to halt our operation.
But... is this really just a small matter?"
Chen Chuan slowly replied, "No, it's not."
He had reviewed the case files. After Xiong Jianyi's crimes, some initially suspected he might have Functional Disorder Syndrome.
However, further investigation revealed that it wasn't the case. In his room, there were over a dozen disassembled and neatly arranged bones with religious symbols carved on them. It was speculated that it was likely an ancient bloody ritual popular on the islands, a clear sign of cult behavior.
And this was just what they knew; there might be even more unknown to Central City.
"No, it's not. Chen Xiao, whether this person can be brought to justice tomorrow depends on your actions. The Bureau's opinion is to execute him on the spot; we don't need a live witness. Otherwise, he might still have a chance to survive."
Chen Chuan understood. If they let such a person go through the legal process, he might indeed survive and even have a high chance of being acquitted. He slowly replied, "I'll do my best."
On February 3rd, a luxurious cruise ship arrived at Ji Yang Port. It carried a team of 120 people, including 30 Gong Clan members and the rest being drivers and security personnel.
After exiting the checkpoint, the group got into the car that had come to pick them up and headed toward the Ferris Wheel Company's base in Dewy District.
Gong Zhanyi, not yet thirty, had a healthy tan. Although he wasn’t a pure fighter, as a member of a prominent family, he had undergone combat training, which gave him a spirited and energetic appearance.
He asked, "Is the person still there?"
The attendant respectfully replied, "Yes, he's in the seventh car from the back. Our people are with him. The news might not be kept from Great Prosperity, but we’ve already informed the Foreign Affairs Bureau."
Gong Zhanyi asked, "Has his behavior been normal so far?"
"Normal, but when he left the port, someone from the Skyforgive Gang approached him. We’ve checked, and that person is his senior brother, Wei Wusheng."
Gong Zhanyi hummed in acknowledgment. After a moment, he briefly instructed, "Make sure everything is arranged properly, and don’t make any mistakes."
The attendant respectfully replied, "Understood."
Meanwhile, on a road leading from Ji Yang District to Dewy District, Chen Chuan had already arrived at a three-story house by the roadside, a location arranged by the Processing Bureau. The bureau had already determined that Xiong Jianyi would leave the port with the Palace Clan’s convoy. Therefore, they had set up roadblocks at other intersections, forcing the convoy to pass through this route, which had several bends. The convoy would have to slow down when passing through these bends, providing the perfect opportunity.
Chen Chuan checked his surroundings and then contacted Ni Xixi, saying, "I’ve arrived at the designated location."
Ni Xixi said, "Their convoy is less than ten kilometers away. You should see them in about twenty minutes. The technicians have confirmed that the person is in the seventh car from the back. However, there are two security personnel and one escort with him. How do you plan to handle it?"
Chen Chuan thought for a moment and asked, "Will I have to cover the cost of any vehicle damage?"
Ni Xixi giggled, and it was easy to imagine her laughing uncontrollably behind her boundary token. She had a low threshold for laughter, but she quickly regained her composure and said, "We’re already not pursuing them for harboring a wanted criminal. Do you really think we’ll pay for the car? Just get the job done, and the rest will be a matter of arguing with the Foreign Affairs Bureau, which won’t concern us."
Chen Chuan said, "Then I have no issues."
"Good, Chen, it’s all up to you."
Chen Chuan ended the call and immediately contacted Wu Bei, "Wu Xiao, how’s it going on your end?"
Wu Bei said, "It’s great to have access to a public interlink point. I can see the convoy clearly, and they’re heading your way. They’ll be there in... sixteen minutes. However, the other team might have technical experts who could cause some interference. But they won’t be able to use the interlink point so easily. This time, I’m on home turf, so I’m not afraid of them."
Chen Chuan could tell he was excited, and this state of mind was good. He checked the items he had with him and then waited for about ten minutes. A long convoy of cars appeared in his line of sight.
At the nearest Processing Bureau outpost, Captain Li was monitoring the convoy’s progress through his boundary token. From the moment they disembarked from the cruise ship, the technicians had been keeping a close eye on them. The technicians’ support was usually limited, but because the situation now involved the Palace Clan, the bureau had temporarily enhanced their technical support. However, they were only responsible for surveillance and wouldn’t take any further action.
Seeing that the convoy was about to reach the designated section, he contacted all the team members, "Are you all ready?" All the members responded with confident affirmations.
Captain Li nodded. His expression was serious. The situation was more complex this time. If Chen Chuan’s capture operation didn’t go smoothly, his team would have to step in immediately.
He stared at the screen showing the convoy. Just as they were approaching the capture site, their boundary tokens suddenly went dark, and the surrounding team members burst into curses.
"What’s going on?"
Captain Li immediately logged out of the boundary token.
"Captain Li," the technician reported, "We’re experiencing field interference."
Captain Li’s expression changed. It wasn’t during a diplomatic meeting, so how could the Palace Clan use field interference in the Central City area? This was a clear violation of the rules.
"Something’s wrong. Tell Chen to...” He suddenly realized the boundary token couldn’t transmit messages and quickly instructed, "Shao Hang, take a team to the front and assist Chen. Hurry!"
"Yes!"
A burly team member immediately responded and led his team out.
Captain Li gazed in the direction of the intersection, feeling uneasy. He hoped nothing would go wrong...
At the same moment, Chen Chuan’s boundary token suddenly went dark, cutting off his connection with Wu Bei. Not only Wu Bei, but all communication with the outside world was severed.
He immediately realized it was field interference.
If there was interference, it meant the other side might already know about their operation. Even if they didn’t, the deliberate interference indicated they were prepared. Should he continue with the mission?
He looked at the convoy approaching. According to the Processing Bureau’s field operation emergency regulations... he raised the Xuejun Blade in his hand.
The first car passed in front of him, followed quickly by the second, third...
He slowly drew the blade a little. An enforcer would act without receiving orders or emergency notifications... the fourth, fifth, sixth cars passed in front of him.
Then... he would follow the planned operation!
He abruptly flicked the scabbard to the side, and as the blade was fully drawn, he leaped forward from the balcony, raising the long blade high and slashing down at the car below!
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(End of Chapter)
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