Chapter 327: Not a Member, Just Lurking

Chapter 327: Not a Member, Just Lurking

Lu Guoping had just returned from an errand, during which he had not participated in any of the questions asked.

After his return, he picked up the records and frowned slightly, but said nothing.

The interrogation that followed reached a stalemate.

The only serious issue regarding Lu Heng was his alleged membership in the Creator Organization; everything else was inconsequential.

All the problems boiled down to his identity as a member of the Creator Organization.

He Zhensheng wanted Lu Heng to admit his membership in the Creator Organization, but Lu Heng refused to do so.

Even with the detailed information in the report, which included the times and places of Lu Heng's meetings with the Creator Organization's liaison, he still wouldn't budge.

He Zhensheng tried a different approach, saying, "Comrade Lu, this isn't as serious as it seems. Even if you joined the Creator Organization, as long as you reform and make amends, the organization will still accept you back."

This was already bordering on entrapment, but his words were carefully chosen to avoid any legal issues.

Lu Heng crossed his arms and leaned back against the sofa, closing his eyes to rest.

His demeanor mirrored that of Li Guining, who sat beside him.

In fact, from the moment Li Guining sat down to observe, Lu Heng had seen through his intentions.

Li Guining was there to reassure Lu Heng, and from the start, he made it clear that as long as the matter was explained, any issue could be resolved through discussion.

After the Abyssal Descent, in the chaos that ensued, many situations faced by Ability Users could no longer adhere to the laws and regulations of the past.

For instance, in the midst of a battle on the Abyssal Battlefield, if a traitor was discovered, should they not take action?

However, the current legal system had no provisions regarding 'traitors'.

Times had changed, and so had many things.

As long as it wasn't a matter of principle, there was always room for negotiation.

In fact, before Li Guining arrived, he had already considered the worst-case scenario.

That is, if Lu Heng had indeed joined the Creator Organization and committed disciplinary violations.

In that case, the situation would be more complicated, but not unsolvable.

As long as one had the strength, there was always room for negotiation.

However, up until now, Lu Heng had not admitted to being a member of the Creator Organization.

This made it difficult to determine the nature of the issue.

The interrogation continued for half an hour.

A knock came from outside the door.

After receiving permission, Jane Qing pushed the door open and reported, "Xie Shien has arrived."

He Zhensheng immediately stood up and said, "Take him to the adjacent room, and I'll go there to question him."

He wanted to separate the interrogations to prevent collusion.

Lu Heng understood his intentions and smirked, saying nothing.

Li Guining, sitting beside him, spoke up in a calm tone, "Please invite Comrade Xie in. We're all comrades here; let's sit down and discuss the matter openly."

Jane Qing stepped aside, allowing Xie Shien to enter.

Upon entering, Xie Shien glanced at Lu Heng.

To avoid any potential accusations, Lu Heng didn't even lift his head to look at him. Instead, he adjusted his position and leaned back on the sofa, closing his eyes to rest.

Xie Shien sat down in the nearby chair and straightened his posture.

He Zhensheng began his questioning, "Lu Heng mentioned earlier that his involvement with the Creator Organization is related to you. Please explain the situation in as much detail as possible."

Lu Heng almost wanted to applaud him for this question.

Through his inquiry, He Zhensheng had subtly conveyed a presumption to Xie Shien: Lu Heng had joined the Creator Organization.

And this matter was indeed delicate.

If Xie Shien wasn't careful, he might continue the conversation based on this presumption.

This would mean that the entire conversation would be premised on the assumption that Lu Heng is a member of the Creator Organization.

Xie Shien, being as sharp as he is, had managed to lurk within the Creator Organization for half a year. He was no pushover.

Moreover, when it came to matters concerning the Creator Organization, both he and Lu Heng were extremely cautious.

After a moment of thought, Xie Shien organized his thoughts and replied, "I don't believe Lu Heng has joined the Creator Organization."

He Zhensheng's eyebrows furrowed at this response, and he pressed further, "The report includes detailed records of Lu Heng's multiple meetings with the liaison of the Creator Organization, with specific times and locations. It's best if you answer truthfully."

Xie Shien spoke with seriousness, "I am answering truthfully."

He Zhensheng continued his interrogation, "How do you explain Lu Heng's multiple meetings with the liaison of the Creator Organization?"

Xie Shien scanned the room and asked, "How much do you know about me? Has the National Security Department authorized your investigation into my background?"

Lu Guoping nodded, "I've communicated with your superior, and you only need to answer truthfully. Everything you disclose here is of the highest confidentiality. If any information leaks, everyone present will be subject to an internal investigation."

Xie Shien took a deep breath and said, "In that case, I'll be straightforward. Regarding whether Lu Heng joined the Creator Organization or not, I personally believe he didn't, because..."

Everyone held their breath, eager to hear his explanation.

This response would determine the nature of the entire issue.

Xie Shien spoke slowly, "Because I invited him. My code in the Creator Organization is 027, but this is a fake identity. I used this identity to infiltrate the Creator Organization.

In other words, I'm not a member of the Creator Organization, and naturally, the person I invited isn't either.

"Take you two, for instance. Can you vouch for someone who hasn't even joined the Creator Organization yet?"

As soon as these words left He Zhensheng's mouth, he was stunned.

Lu Guoping, standing beside him, almost burst out laughing.

Li Guining also found it amusing and moved her body slightly.

The situation was indeed delicate.

It seemed that Lu Heng had joined the Creator Organization, but the process was initiated by Xie Shien, who held the identity of 027.

However, Xie Shien's 027 identity was fake, and someone not affiliated with the Creator Organization couldn't possibly invite another person to join, could they?

In any case, such a situation would definitely not be allowed within Daxia's higher-level organizations.

Xie Shien continued, "Regarding my 027 undercover identity, it's connected to another matter. You can obtain the relevant information from the security department; I won't elaborate further."

"But I want to remind you of one thing. My master's wife once faced life-threatening danger because of my undercover identity."

"Now, she's under the protection of the security department's identity. If the information I revealed today leads to her encountering danger again, I will definitely pursue the matter to the end."

He Zhensheng finally understood the situation. It seemed that the security clearance of the two individuals in front of him was higher than he had imagined, and every question he asked seemed to touch upon classified information.

Initially, based on the content of the report, He Zhensheng thought that even if other charges couldn't be determined, Lu Heng's identity as a member of the Creator Organization was undeniable.

However, the reality turned out to be quite different from his expectations.

Even Lu Heng's membership in the Creator Organization couldn't be confirmed.

Once the questioning was almost over, Lu Heng opened his eyes and asked, "Are we done with the questions? If so, I'd like to say a few words."

Lu Guoping nodded and said, "Go ahead."

Lu Heng summarized, "The situation is quite simple. Xie Shien, under the identity of 027, infiltrated the Creator Organization and then invited me to join, giving me the number 028."

"After Xie Shien's undercover identity was exposed, he was hunted down by the Creator Organization."

"Subsequently, I continued to infiltrate the Creator Organization, protecting Xie Shien while investigating the organization further."

"Two months ago, the information I obtained from the Creator Organization led to the Long Wei's raid on the superpower serum manufacturing factory and laboratory."

"Elimervey Biopharmaceuticals is the pharmaceutical company controlled by the Creator Organization."

"Lastly, I suggest you thoroughly investigate the source of this report."

"The report includes the time and location of my meeting with the Creator Organization's liaison, which proves that the report came from within the Creator Organization."

"I was just an infiltrator in the Creator Organization, but the person who submitted the report might not be."

With this statement, the nature of the situation changed again.

Initially, the investigation focused on Lu Heng's identity within the Creator Organization, but now it took a sharp turn, directly questioning the source of the report.

This report was incredibly detailed, and it was clear without a doubt that it had been obtained from within the Creator Organization.

In reality...

By this point in the conversation, Lu Heng had figured out what was going on.

It was evident that the raiding team from the Creator Organization had returned from the Abyss Battlefield and confirmed his 'defection', so they wanted to eliminate him.

However, Lu Heng's combat power was too strong, and even if the most powerful Ability User from the Creator Organization was sent, it would be challenging to succeed.

Moreover, the Creator Organization didn't want to openly antagonize Daxia.

In fact, the Creator Organization had always maintained a neutral facade.

In his previous life, the Creator Organization had maintained a neutral stance until the very end.

Of course, a neutral facade didn't conflict with their clandestine activities.

Lu Heng had initially believed that the Creator Organization was neutral, but after interacting with its core members, he realized the situation was more complex than it appeared.

The reason the Creator Organization maintained a neutral stance on the surface was to avoid offending major powers, and all their dirty deeds were conducted behind the scenes.

Therefore, the Creator Organization didn't dare to openly cause trouble within Daxia's borders.

Unable to send an Ability User team to hunt down Lu Heng, they resorted to this strategy of striking at the heart of the issue.

If this plan succeeded, Lu Heng would be suspected or even wanted by Daxia.

At that point, Lu Heng would have no choice but to flee Daxia, thus achieving the Creator Organization's goal.

Unfortunately, Xie Shien's appearance had changed the nature of the matter to one of infiltration...

...

After the conversation ended, Lu Heng and Xie Shien returned together in Jane's car.

Lu Heng, having guessed much of the critical information from the questioning, asked, "Captain Jane, did He Zhensheng come here with a purpose?"

Jane remained silent for a moment before nodding and replying, "Your intuition is correct, but he has no connection to the Creator Organization. In fact, he's from the Northwest Theater, and the Zhuo family is also from there."

Lu Heng immediately understood upon hearing this.

He Zhensheng was from the Northwest Theater, and the report had first appeared in the same region.

The Zhuo family had worked hard to cultivate Zhuo Hongjun, who was about to be promoted to a school officer, but Lu Heng had slapped him down into the mud.

The Zhuo family was undoubtedly displeased.

While they wouldn't break the rules, if someone handed them a knife, they would undoubtedly take action, using legitimate means to deal with Lu Heng.

Unfortunately for them, their attempt had failed.

(End of Chapter)

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