Chapter 642: Power
Chapter 642: Power
After his conversation with Wu Han, Chen Chuan reviewed the contact information of Geng Zhen and the other two individuals, deciding to reach out to them at a suitable time.
Gao Ming had advised him to start cultivating his own team early, and he agreed with this perspective.
Before reaching a level of power where he wouldn't need to consider anything, it was impossible for him to handle everything alone. Aside from the impending massive collision, even in his current situation as an investigation director, it was unrealistic to personally handle every task.
The bureau could allocate some personnel to him, but he wasn't familiar with them, and they might not be as reliable. Moreover, there was a high probability that these individuals had connections with others within the bureau, which could complicate matters.
While these people could be utilized for regular tasks, during critical moments, any negligence or influence from certain individuals could lead to unpredictable consequences. Therefore, he needed a team he could trust implicitly.
Perhaps this was why the bureau had granted him some freedom in allocating personnel.
He planned to recruit his two old classmates and Wei Chang'an, among others. They had worked together before, possessed exceptional abilities, and had great potential to become the first members of his team.
As for Geng Zhen and the other two, Chen Chuan was well aware of their outstanding talents. The fact that the Mutual Aid Society had recruited them and later sent them to obtain the Infinite Defense Certificate was a testament to their capabilities.
These three individuals didn't have any significant character flaws. They were all from Yangzhi, which naturally aligned them, and they were currently working for a client due to the lack of official citizen identity. He decided to try to recruit them.
At this moment, he glanced at his second self and noticed that the virtualization process was still ongoing, with no indication of when it would end.
His gaze intensified slightly. Given this situation and the sound he had heard from the recorder earlier, he had reason to suspect that the person whose voice was recorded was likely a fighter.
If he didn't have his second self, it would be challenging to resist such a mental assault.
However, it was unclear whether Ji Xinmin and the others had utilized this person's spiritual power or if the owner of the spiritual power had instructed them to do so.
These three individuals were well aware that he had joined the Pure Essence Sect, yet they still sought him out and used such means. This couldn't be without reason.
He pondered for a moment and instantly thought of multiple possibilities, but none could be confirmed.
Nevertheless, this matter warranted increased vigilance.
According to Mr. Zhuan's previous statement, once the sect's procedures were completed, someone would deliver the pure essence to him. He had been in the outer sea before, but now he had returned, so the Pure Essence Sect would likely send someone to contact him soon.
He decided to mention this matter then.
He continued to review previous comments and messages, replying to each one. Towards the end, he came across several messages from the Fusion Boundary.
The first was a message from Yan Yi, informing him that the Three Cities Wilderness she had introduced to the company was performing exceptionally well, successfully thwarting several potential invasions.
Upon reading this, Chen Chuan immediately logged into the Fusion Boundary's security management platform and retrieved some stored recordings. Indeed, there had been some attack attempts.
However, it was evident that most of these actions were merely probes, likely initiated after the perpetrators learned of his vacation and departure from the central city. But when they realized that even in his absence, the Fusion Boundary still had formidable personnel for defense, they ceased their activities.
This was a typical scenario in the competitive business landscape.
After exiting the platform, he proceeded to read the second message.
It was also from Yan Yi, stating that the company's favored business negotiation was progressing successfully. However, to ensure the smooth expansion of the business, Meng Shu would personally travel to the outer sea for inspection and signing. The itinerary was already being arranged.
The company would not only bring the Three Cities Wilderness but also hire reputable security personnel through a trusted security company. They sought his input on any areas that required attention or reinforcement.
Chen Chuan contemplated briefly. With the Three Cities Wilderness present, there shouldn't be any issues. After all, they were natives of the outer sea and were well-versed in the local situation.
Furthermore, the three major halls were all weakened and under the watchful eyes of the two major companies and the Da Shun Government, ensuring a certain level of safety.
Instead, the hired security personnel from the security company required closer scrutiny.
After careful consideration, he replied to the company, informing them that he had returned and would visit the company soon to discuss this matter.
Once he finished replying to all the messages, the convoy arrived back in Wuding District. He instructed the convoy to head directly to the processing bureau, where he briefed Director Wu on the situation and handed over the captured Jin Xinmin and the other two individuals.
However, Chen Chuan was aware that this incident involved two sects, and the processing bureau might not be able to provide a resolution. Therefore, the Pure Essence Sect would likely have to handle this matter subsequently.
After settling this matter, he returned to his residence. Upon arrival, he freshened up and took the captured short blade to his collection room, placing it on one of the knife racks.
He stepped back a few paces, nodding in satisfaction.
The most fruitful harvest in this place was during the days of the Spider Mother's reproduction.
Among the items collected here are the General's ceremonial sword, the ceremonial blades of Gong Ying Changxiu and others, Chang Kuanghai's long axe, and Astrid's armor and weapons, all obtained during that time.
However, it was much earlier than when this collection room was filled, and even longer since its expansion, so he reminded himself that he still needed to work harder.
After admiring the collection for a while, he left and returned to his daily cultivation.
About an hour after Ji Xinmin and the others were sent to the Processing Bureau, a litigation team from the Gray Shell Agency arrived. They requested the release of the three individuals by paying a fine, as they had no wanted or criminal records.
The Processing Bureau rejected this request.
These three individuals were suspected of assaulting a high-ranking official of the Processing Bureau and were personally reported and captured by Chen Chuan. Moreover, there was a record of their previous interception.
Most importantly, the three had interfered with An Dun's domain information discrimination.
If this situation were to be exaggerated, it would be considered a serious obstruction of law enforcement, especially since the Wyrm Split had just ended, and the city's alert status had not been completely lifted. It would be possible to detain the individuals using special surveillance regulations.
The litigation team stayed at the Processing Bureau for a long time but failed to achieve their goal. They left with sullen faces.
After just one night, on the 29th, Chen Chuan received numerous unfamiliar messages, all requesting a conversation with him. However, these messages were blocked by An Dun.
But in the morning, he received messages from acquaintances, including Tan Zhi.
"Comrade Chen, Teacher Wei asked to see me today. She said that someone wanted to know if we could release those people you caught, as we had more interactions with them. But I know I don't have that kind of influence, so I just agreed to ask you about it."
Chen Chuan said, "I understand. You can tell her that this is an official matter."
Tan Zhi replied, "Okay, I'll reply to her like that."
Chen Chuan thought for a moment and could sense that Teacher Wei's action was not a genuine request for the release of the three individuals. Instead, it was a disguised way of informing and reminding him of her influence.
Just as Tan Zhi's call ended, Pan Xiaode contacted him for the same reason.
"Comrade Chen, I really don't want to talk about this with you, but my father insisted that I do so. Anyway, you can handle it however you see fit, and don't give me any special treatment."
Chen Chuan smiled and said, "Okay."
In addition to these two, other acquaintances and people he had met, such as Wu Yi, sent him messages regarding this matter. They subtly hinted that he should try to ease tensions with those involved, as stubbornly resisting might not be in his favor.
After reading these messages, his eyes flashed slightly, sensing the vast background and influence of the senders. Most of the people he knew had no choice but to speak for them, willingly or not.
The senders not only wanted him to relax but also likely intended to exert pressure on him through these people.
If it were anyone else, they might not have been able to withstand the pressure.
However, he also noticed that even though these people could influence those around them, they had no influence over the Processing Bureau. Otherwise, they wouldn't have come to him. This gave him more confidence.
But he had to consider that the senders' request for leniency was just a superficial tactic, and they might have other means at their disposal. He couldn't let his guard down.
After some thought, he sent messages to some of his acquaintances, reminding them to be cautious.
At that moment, a voice suddenly echoed through the World Credential: "Hello, is this Manager Chen?"
Chen Chuan's eyes flickered at the sound of the voice. When the voice was transmitted, An Dun showed no reaction, but he immediately realized that it wasn't coming from the World Credential itself. Instead, someone was using the power of the domain and spirit to transmit their voice directly to the World Credential, which was merely acting as a medium. The speaker was likely nearby.
He stood up and went to the balcony, looking outside. He saw an off-road vehicle parked across the street, and it seemed that someone inside the vehicle had seen him and continued speaking: "Hello, comrade. I'm here to deliver the items you requested, as ordered. Could you come and receive them?"
Upon hearing the word "comrade," Chen Chuan immediately understood. He nodded and went downstairs, exiting the house and walking towards the off-road vehicle.
When he approached, the car door opened from the inside, and he saw a middle-aged man in a white shirt, slightly out of shape, squeezing out.
The man had an ordinary appearance and would blend into a crowd without standing out. He looked like a typical office worker, but most company employees nowadays had implants, while this man seemed clean and natural.
The middle-aged man smiled and extended his hand, saying, "Hello, Manager Chen. I'm the newly appointed director of the Pure Essence Sect in Jinbei Province Central City. My name is Chang Dong."
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