Chapter 326: Blooming
Chapter 326: Blooming
The convoy from the Processing Bureau headed towards the martial arts academy, the site of the incident, with Chen Chuan riding in an armed patrol vehicle at the rear.
Sun Rao seemed to receive some news at this moment, listening intently for a while before turning to Chen Chuan and saying, "The situation over there has been resolved."
Chen Chuan realized he was referring to the conflict between the Swordfish Gang and the Elephant Gang. He asked, "What was the outcome?"
Sun Rao gave a cold laugh and said, "Consider them lucky. Their close-protection security is formidable; they managed to get out of such a fight unscathed. But this doesn't necessarily mean it's a good thing. They got away this time, but it's as if we're giving them a chance to do it again. They will definitely reoffend."
Chen Chuan nodded slightly. Based on the information Captain Li had revealed, the Bureau had been intentionally transferring them around to create an opportunity for Wei Wusheng to make a move and lure him out.
This was originally a good plan, and it had succeeded to a large extent. However, they had underestimated Wei Wusheng's strength, and as a result, the aftermath was more challenging than anticipated. It was said that both of the Third Limit Fighters had sustained varying degrees of injuries. Therefore, the Processing Bureau officers didn't dare to pursue them, fearing that they might be counter-attacked by Wei Wusheng if they were caught alone.
But did the Processing Bureau truly assess Wei Wusheng's strength accurately before? It's unlikely. Perhaps Wei Wusheng's abilities were even more formidable than expected. Maybe...
He glanced outside. After killing those two, his strength had likely improved again.
Soon, the convoy arrived at the next incident site. Unlike the chaotic scene they witnessed in the previous neighborhood, the martial arts academy here was relatively undisturbed. The only casualty was Zhe Rong, who had collapsed while walking and fell face-first onto the ground. The people around him hadn't realized he was under attack until they discovered his neck had been broken.
Captain Li went up to examine the body, taking a long time to compare the field information and the way force was applied. Finally, they confirmed that Wei Wusheng was responsible, and despite their mental preparation, they still felt a sense of frustration.
With the situation confirmed, the remaining task was to handle the city patrol. Captain Li and his team discussed the matter with the Bureau, glanced at Chen Chuan and his team several times, nodded repeatedly, and then withdrew. The Bureau informed Sun Rao that they could return to their patrol duties. After all the commotion, it was already 6:00 PM when everything settled down.
By this time, the sky had darkened, and the various neon lights along the roads and on the skyscrapers began to flicker. In the distance, the night sky loomed over the massive Ferris wheel, slowly rotating like a fiery circle.
Sun Rao said, "It's time for a shift change. There will be others on patrol tonight, so we don't need to stay. Chen Chuan, why don't we grab a bite to eat first? I know a good venison cottage nearby."
Chen Chuan had no objections.
The patrol car made a turn, and after about ten minutes, they stopped in a bustling area filled with shops offering cuisines from various foreign islands.
Sun Rao led the way into a restaurant with the words "Fengshi Deer" written on its signboard. Once inside, he confidently ordered scallops, lobster, crab, and fresh fish, along with a signature dish of the restaurant—stone-grilled venison.
These dishes were usually paired with wine, but as fighters, neither of them drank alcohol. Instead, they ordered two glasses of lemonade.
Before long, the ordered dishes were served one after another. Under the radiant lights, the scallops with garlic sauce, the vibrant red lobster with lettuce, and the golden-yellow crab with its claws and legs tightly clasped together, all looked incredibly tempting.
The signature dish was presented with a heated stone plate, thin slices of venison, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and sauce.
Sun Rao picked up a slice of venison with his chopsticks and placed it on the hot stone plate, where it sizzled and slightly changed color. He then flipped it to cook the other side, and once it was done, he picked it up amidst the fragrant aroma and dipped it in the sauce before popping it into his mouth.
Chen Chuan hadn't eaten here before, so he followed Sun Rao's lead, cooking both sides of the meat on the hot stone plate and then dipping it in the sauce. The meat was sweet, tender, and juicy, with a unique fragrance. Eating it warmed his stomach, and it was indeed delicious.
While they enjoyed their meal, there were people outside monitoring them through the Boundary Token and various Boundary Points. These were Resonators arranged by the Processing Bureau.
In fact, this surveillance had been in place since the start of their patrol earlier in the day.
It was known that, in addition to Zhe Rong and Tong Daoguang, Chen Chuan could also be a target of Wei Wusheng. Therefore, these Resonators were paying close attention to their situation.
However, from day to night, Wei Wusheng seemed to have not sought out Chen Chuan.
"This Chen Chuan is said to have fought Wei Wusheng before. Why hasn't Wei Wusheng come after him? Is it because he's afraid or because he doesn't dare to challenge the Processing Bureau?"
"Both are possible. If Chen Chuan had been there during the day, they might have been able to apprehend Wei Wusheng. But I heard he needs to take something beforehand..."
"They're really enjoying their meal. We haven't even started eating yet."
"I have some nutritional supplements here. Let's take them first."
The sound of tearing paper was followed by the sound of swallowing.
After the meal, Chen Chuan and Sun Rao returned to the patrol car. The driver of the armed patrol vehicle drove Chen Chuan to the Xuan Gong Tower and left after seeing him enter the building.
At this moment, the Resonators who were tasked with monitoring finally relaxed.
After Chen Chuan took the elevator back to the dormitory, he went to freshen up. Since Wei Wusheng was unlikely to reappear in the short term, he practiced his breathing for a while before sitting on the sofa and opening the Edge Channel to browse.
Today's incident had caused a huge stir. Wei Wusheng had consecutively killed two targets, and even though the Processing Bureau had already set up a plan, he still managed to escape. Consequently, discussions about this matter were everywhere.
Many people analyzed the incident, believing that behind Wei Wusheng's precise and consecutive killings of targets, there must be a large company supporting him. Furthermore, they speculated that the company was the Ferris Wheel Corporation located in the Yinglu District.
However, some opposed this view. After all, Tong Daoguang was a member of the Swordfish Gang, and everyone knew that the Swordfish Gang was backed by the Ferris Wheel Corporation. Would they kill their own people? But many others felt that this was precisely why it was suspicious. What could a small-time leader like Tong Daoguang mean to the Ferris Wheel Corporation? Clearing their suspicions with the death of a minor leader was too good a deal.
Chen Chuan pondered for a moment. If it was the Ferris Wheel Corporation, the scale might actually be smaller than imagined. The Palace Clan, an overseas royal family, was one of the primary investors backing the Ferris Wheel Corporation.
Moreover, Gong Zhanyi, an important member of the Palace Clan, had been killed by Wei Wusheng. The Palace Clan even believed that Wei Wusheng had taken something of great importance to them.
This time, the Ferris Wheel Corporation did not cause any trouble and even offered explicit assistance, indicating that they also wanted to capture Wei Wusheng.
However, upon further reflection, Chen Chuan thought that although the Ferris Wheel Corporation wanted to capture Wei Wusheng, they might not want to see the Processing Bureau taking him away. While they wouldn't dare to cause trouble openly, they might set up obstacles in secret.
If this was the case, Wei Wusheng might face sniping from the Ferris Wheel Corporation when he returned.
As he was thinking, he noticed that the people on the channel were talking about him.
"Do you know that on the ship that day, Wei Wusheng originally intended to kill everyone in one go, but he was stopped by someone. After this delay, the cruise ship's security forces rushed in and managed to save most of the people. It's just that we don't know who that person was."
"The only one who can rival Wei Wusheng is probably a Third Limit expert, which is unlikely, right? Even if there is such a person, it could only be Du Geng."
"That's right, Du Geng is the most likely one!"
Below, a group of people agreed.
Chen Chuan observed that Du Geng was currently the highest-ranked person on the betting list, believed to be the last person Wei Wusheng might kill.
He recalled that Du Geng didn't seem particularly remarkable. The main reason he stood out was that none of those people could escape unscathed from Wei Wusheng, so the impression left on him wasn't very deep.
As for Wei Wusheng's targeting of his victims...
Chen Chuan had a guess about this.
He suspected that Wei Wusheng might be ranking his targets based on their future threat level and potential, but this potential wasn't ranked from high to low but rather from low to high.
For example, the first victim, the Martial Academy leader, was quite capable, but he wasn't young anymore. The possibility of him reaching the Third Limit was slim. The next few victims were of varying ages, but they all seemed to have hit a plateau in their progress, lacking the drive to advance further.
In contrast, the recent targets were different from the ones at the bottom of the betting list, as they clearly lacked potential.
Typically, one would eliminate strong enemies first, but Wei Wusheng seemed to be keeping those with growth potential for later.
If this was the case, then the person Wei Wusheng had competed with earlier would be the one with the highest potential on the betting list.
However, this was just his personal speculation, and there was no evidence to support it at present. Even if he were to voice his theory, it would likely be difficult to prove.
Recently, his senses have become increasingly sharp. As the month's treasure ointment was still available, he planned to visit Cao Guixi tomorrow and discuss the unusual changes in his body.
After considering, he scrolled through some relevant discussions and returned to his room to rest when the time came.
The next morning, he woke up early and met with Cao Guixi, sharing the strange symptoms he had been experiencing. Cao Guixi asked him a few questions before instructing Ding Shu to bring out the "Perception Silver Cage" once more. He placed it in front of Chen Chuan.
Chen Chuan focused his thoughts on the plant as he had done previously. This time, unlike the last, the plant's branches extended outwards, colorful petals blossomed, and white silver threads floated upwards, causing the entire plant to shimmer like a divine light behind a statue in a temple. The silver threads danced in the air, captivating one's gaze.
After seven or eight minutes, the faint glow faded, and the silver threads drifted down, leaving behind a pile of withered flower branches on the table.
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