Chapter 617: Disposal
Chapter 617: Disposal
Chen Chuan gazed at the bloodstains beneath his feet and glanced at his Second Self, whose signs of dematerialization hadn't vanished as he had expected.
Beneath the shattered pit from the explosive collision, an astonishing amount of blood gushed out, quickly filling the shallow crater and seeping through the cracks below.
He looked around, and the blood seemed to have a life of its own, spreading outward relentlessly. The brick joints emitted a series of light cracking sounds, and tiny pebbles shattered and bounced out, followed by more cracks expanding outward. After a moment, something emerged from below, pushing up and cracking the solid brick surface.
Where the blood had soaked, clusters of fine, dark red tendrils resembling tree branches had sprouted, resembling blood-colored coral. Within moments, this substance had formed within a twenty-meter radius.
When the branches reached a certain length, their tips suddenly burst open, releasing a swarm of tiny worms that rained down and scurried towards the unconscious gunmen surrounding the area.
Chen Chuan's eyes narrowed slightly, unsure if this was a result of cross-contamination with the local organisms or a unique effect of the substance itself.
Regardless, he couldn't allow these things to spread unchecked.
A faint light flashed in his eyes, and an invisible mental force instantly emanated from him. In an instant, the writhing worms curled up and died, while the people on the ground convulsed, blood seeping from their eyes, ears, mouths, and noses. One by one, they fell silent.
Having endured two mental shocks in such quick succession and at such close range, these people couldn't possibly withstand it.
The worm-coral, under the impact of the mental force, began to tremble incessantly and then shrink, turning grayish-white and disintegrating into a pile of powder within a short time.
Chen Chuan's eyes slowly dimmed as he watched the signs of dematerialization on his body completely disappear.
He surveyed his surroundings. It seemed that using mental power against these things was indeed highly effective, but only if he acted first.
As he released his mental power, the substance simultaneously counterattacked him.
If someone else had handled this, it would have been challenging to manage without leaving potential problems.
He reached out and contacted the Intercom, connecting with the convoy. The Vehicle Realm Organism's transmission range was just enough for this distance, about three to four kilometers. Although the realm signal weakened significantly, simple commands could still be conveyed.
He instructed the convoy's security personnel to immediately send a telegram to the Yangzhi City Processing Bureau, requesting a team led by He Fen to handle the aftermath here.
The Yangzhi City branch had no jurisdiction over the security of Farview Port, as the port had its own armed forces and was directly administered by the Jinbei Dao Government Hall.
However, the Central City Processing Bureau did possess such authority, and as the bureau's investigation supervisor, he could mobilize the branch's resources to thoroughly investigate this area.
Soon after the call, rapid footsteps echoed from outside, belonging to the port's security forces. They rushed in and, upon witnessing the scene, tensed up. Some soldiers instinctively raised their guns, but their team leader immediately stopped them.
Chen Chuan wore a Processing Bureau jacket, not the standard issue for regular members. The team members couldn't identify him, but he recognized them, and his presence here was due to a superior's order.
He spoke cautiously, "We are the patrol team responsible for port security. I'm Squad Leader Liao Guang. Please identify yourself, sir."
Just then, a car sped towards them and screeched to a halt at the intersection. A well-dressed, dignified middle-aged man stepped out.
The security members stepped aside and saluted him.
The middle-aged man entered with a solemn expression. When he saw Chen Chuan and met his tranquil gaze, he felt a sudden tension, though he maintained his composure. After glancing at the bodies on the ground, his face appeared slightly unnatural.
"Supervisor Chen, it's not appropriate to send us a prior notice and then take action here. If there's any mishandling, it might negatively impact the port's operations," he said.
As the port's supervisor, only half a rank lower than Chen Chuan, and from a different system, he had the confidence to speak up.
Chen Chuan smiled and replied, "My apologies. I intended to cooperate with you, but this individual initiated the attack with firearms. The gunshot was likely heard at the port, yet there was no response. So, I had to take action."
As you can see, the perpetrator is a wanted fugitive, and there are many armed militants here. If we don't eliminate them promptly, the impact on the port could be even greater."
The middle-aged man took a breath and said, "I just received an order. The Kenwa Amnesty Order is on its way, and one of the people you killed has been pardoned by higher authorities. He's not a criminal."
"Is that so?" Chen Chuan's tone was calm as he spoke. "In that case, it seems the amnesty order is no longer necessary."
The middle-aged man fell silent, realizing that Chen Chuan didn't seem the least bit concerned about the potential pressure this might bring.
Just then, the sound of vehicles approached from outside. It was Chen Chuan's special convoy, accompanied by security personnel led by Yu Xiao, who hurried into the building.
Yu Xiao saluted Chen Chuan and reported solemnly, "Supervisor, the team is assembled."
Chen Chuan immediately instructed, "Secure the area. Before Director He arrives, do not allow any outsiders to approach this place."
"Yes, sir!"
At that moment, the security captain, Liao Guang, from the port stepped forward and saluted Chen Chuan with a respectful gesture. "Sir, we can assist in the blockade."
Liao Guang had been eager to apprehend Kenwa, the wanted fugitive, but was stopped by higher authorities. His own capabilities were also insufficient for the task, so he could only watch as Kenwa occupied this area of the port. However, Chen Chuan had successfully dealt with the situation, leaving Liao Guang feeling secretly delighted.
Chen Chuan turned to look at him, noticing his serious and respectful gaze. He nodded slightly and said, "In that case, Captain Liao, please seal off this area."
"Yes, sir!" Liao Guang didn't even glance at the port official's displeased expression. He quickly gave a few instructions to his team, and they all sprang into action.
Chen Chuan walked over to his special vehicle and was about to instruct the telegraph operator to send a message to Specialist Cao, informing him that the matter had been resolved.
However, before he could do so, a telegram arrived first. The operator received it and immediately translated the message, presenting it to Chen Chuan.
Chen Chuan took the message and read it. It said, "The situation is understood. Do not send further telegrams."
He raised his eyebrows slightly, realizing that there was an informant within the port administration.
He then instructed the operator, "Send a telegram to the headquarters, informing them of the situation here. Also, note that based on the circumstances, there is evidence of contamination from the other world. I will send the remnants to headquarters, so please prepare to receive them."
The operator immediately sat down and began transmitting the message according to Chen Chuan's instructions.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter end
Report
