Chapter 336: Dragon Seekers
Chapter 336: Dragon Seekers
After issuing the orders and instructing the team on their next move, Deputy Bureau Chief Lou Limin suddenly turned and looked at a specific location with a smile, saying, "Young man, you can come out now."
Li Qian's heart skipped a beat when he heard this, and he slowly emerged from behind a building. He greeted Lou Limin, "Hello, Chief Lou."
Although he smiled, his heart was pounding. Since this 'Chief Lou' could detect his location, what about the previous group?
Wouldn't they have discovered his presence as well?
Li Qian wondered as Lou Limin looked at him with gratitude. "You deserve great credit for acting promptly in a crisis, uncovering the Rustics' plot, and resolving this disturbance. You played a crucial role in foiling their plans."
His words were not flattery but sincere appreciation. If it weren't for Li Qian's decisive action, attacking the Rustics and exposing the location of the Mutated Crimson Starstone, the situation would not have been resolved so easily. The entire Zhenxi Town might have faced a devastating blow.
"Hello, everyone!" Li Qian walked over, glanced at the group of patrol officers, and greeted them. Then, with some concern, he asked, "Chief Lou, do you think those people will target me?"
Lou Limin looked at Li Qian, understanding his worry. "Although you've hidden your tracks, they'll likely detect your presence. But don't worry; they can only sense your existence, not confirm your identity."
"They'll probably assume you're one of us from the Law Enforcement Bureau."
Without pausing, he continued, "Even if they do find out, there's no need to panic. Normally, the Rustics won't take action against you."
Li Qian's anxiety lessened upon hearing this. Soon, his attention shifted to the term Lou Limin used to refer to those people. "Rustics? What kind of evil organization are they?"
Lou Limin pointed to a nearby stone bench and walked over to sit down. "Strictly speaking, they're not an evil organization. They're just scoundrels who operate in the grey areas of the law, earning their dirty money."
Li Qian followed Lou Limin and sat down on the bench, his curiosity piqued.
Lou Limin smiled and explained, "Their organization is called the Dragon Seekers, which literally means seeking dragons and tapping meridians... In simpler terms, they're a bunch of tomb raiders. That's why we call them Rustics. Their actions are illegal, but compared to truly evil organizations like the Black God Sect, Ancient God Sect, and Macheti Sect, their impact is insignificant. If caught, they usually just get a few years of prison labor."
Li Qian nodded in understanding.
With that, he no longer worried about the Rustics seeking revenge. They were just tomb raiders after wealth, and they wouldn't do anything extreme under normal circumstances.
After explaining the identities of the people from the previous convoy, Lou Limin couldn't help but furrow his brows, revealing a piece of information. "This time, stealing the Mutated Crimson Starstone from the underground cavern was probably not their own initiative. It's highly likely they were hired by someone."
"So, they were working for someone else?" Li Qian asked. "I've seen these people before. Last time, when I went to Blackstone Forest for training with some classmates, we saw them outside the forest."
"I didn't realize they were after the Mutated Crimson Starstone."
"Are you a classmate of Dakeli?" Chief Lou asked, immediately understanding Li Qian's words.
Before Li Qian could respond, Lou Limin continued, "If our officers hadn't acted promptly after you reported the Rustics, the entire Zhenxi Town might have faced a catastrophe."
"The Rustics of the Dragon Seekers usually engage in petty crimes, but occasionally, they cause significant trouble." Chief Lou sighed.
Li Qian nodded in agreement. "Indeed, they have the guts to steal the Crimson Starstone, even with the protection of three Rock Sword Masters. That's quite bold."
"Have you been to that underground cavern?" Chief Lou asked, his expression revealing surprise.
"It's like this..." Li Qian didn't hide anything, briefly recounting the previous events.
Lou Limin's expression changed as he listened, and he nodded in understanding. "I see."
Then, he turned to Li Qian and reminded him, "By the way, I hope you can keep the matter of the Mutated Crimson Starstone confidential."
"The Mutated Crimson Starstone is very important to the Rock Giants, and it's also highly valuable. If this information gets out, others might covet it."
Chief Lou emphasized the seriousness of the situation. "If the Rock Giants find out and riot again, Zhenxi Town will face another crisis."
Li Qian nodded in agreement. This was indeed a concern. "Chief Lou, I promise to keep this matter a secret."
Lou Limin smiled lightly, not overly concerned about the Dragon Seekers. "The Dragon Seekers' leaders aren't fools. They know which businesses to engage in and which to avoid."
Finally, he turned his attention back to Li Qian. "In any case, thank you for your help this time."
Li Qian smiled and bowed respectfully. "Assisting the patrol officers in fighting crime is every federal citizen's duty..."
As Li Qian stood up to leave, Lou Limin asked, "By the way, young man, I almost forgot to ask. What's your name?"
"Li Qian," Li Qian replied.
"Li Qian..." Chief Lou's expression changed, revealing surprise. "So, you're Li Qian!"
Li Qian was puzzled by Chief Lou's reaction. "Chief Lou, do you know me?"
Chief Lou looked at Li Qian. "Your reputation within the law enforcement system is impressive. I've heard your name but never met you in person. Now I understand why—a hero born young!"
Li Qian was momentarily confused but quickly realized the reason. It must be because he had provided the Mutated Crimson Starstone to the Jiangsu Province Law Enforcement Bureau.
(End of Chapter)
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