Chapter 647: Disposal
Chapter 647: Disposal
Two fighters...
Ji Xinmin felt as if he had been plunged into an ice cave, finally understanding why the powerful figure behind them had abandoned them. Anyone would know what to choose in this situation.
The other two were even more stunned, their minds blank as they realized the irreversible consequences. Their bodies trembled slightly.
They never imagined the situation would escalate to this extent. In their experience, something like this was unimaginable.
Jinbeidao Central City was the territory of the Polished Faction and the Fusion Sect, or rather, it was the Polished Faction's turf. They never had to consider too much when acting.
Haven't things always been this way for so many years? The Pureline Sect had long lost its presence in Jinbei Province, and there were no notable figures to worry about. Moreover, they were acting on the orders of that powerful figure, so what was there to be concerned about? An Investigation Director couldn't possibly stand against the power behind them.
But now, the situation had completely exceeded their understanding.
Mr. Lin tapped the table with his sunglasses, urging, "I don't have time to waste with you. Sign quickly. If you don't want to move, I'll do it for you."
Ji Xinmin extended his hand, trembling as he picked up the pen. He knew there was no hope. To avoid a direct conflict between the two factions, the powerful figure behind them would find a way to shirk responsibility. There was no possibility or reason for him to stand up for them.
They had become disposable pawns.
Sweat beaded on his forehead as he looked up at Mr. Lin, "Will my family be taken care of?"
Mr. Lin's tone softened slightly, "You were recruited by me, and I can take care of this matter. In this incident, you are ultimately small fries, who happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. After you die, no one will pay attention to you again."
Ji Xinmin lowered his head. Whether it was comfort or deception, he could only choose to believe. He steadied his hand and signed his name on the document.
Then he picked up the pen, aimed the tip at his forehead, and pressed it there. He covered the end of the pen with his palm, took a deep breath, and pressed down.
With a hiss, the pen was completely pressed into the skull, deeply piercing the cranial cavity. Then, with a bang, his upper body slumped onto the table, motionless.
The two people behind him were both panting heavily under Mr. Lin's stare. One of them, trembling, picked up the pen and, after several attempts, finally managed to sign his name.
He also picked up the pen used for signing, aimed it at his forehead, and pressed it down. Due to the excessive force, his entire body leaned back, and then his body lost strength and fell to the ground, lifeless.
Mr. Lin's gaze shifted to the last person, whose face was filled with despair. He stepped forward, took the pen, and after a few attempts, finally managed to sign his name.
He also picked up the pen used for signing, aimed it at his forehead, and pressed it down. Due to the excessive force, his entire body leaned back, and then his body lost strength and fell to the ground, lifeless.
Mr. Lin's gaze shifted to the last person, whose face was filled with despair. He stepped forward, took the pen, and after a few attempts, finally managed to sign his name.
He also picked up the signing pen, aimed it at his forehead, and pressed it down. Due to the excessive force, his entire body leaned back, and then his body lost strength and fell to the ground, lifeless.
Mr. Lin's gaze shifted to the last person, whose face was filled with despair. He stepped forward, took the pen, and after a few attempts, finally managed to sign his name.
He also picked up the signing pen, aimed it at his forehead, and pressed it down. Due to the excessive force, his entire body leaned back, and then his body lost strength and fell to the ground, lifeless.
Mr. Lin's gaze shifted to the last person, whose face was filled with despair. He stepped forward, took the pen, and after a few attempts, finally managed to sign his name.
He also picked up the signing pen, aimed it at his forehead, and pressed it down. Due to the excessive force, his entire body leaned back, and then his body lost strength and fell to the ground, lifeless.
Mr. Lin's gaze shifted to the last person, whose face was filled with despair. He stepped forward, took the pen, and after a few attempts, finally managed to sign his name.
He also picked up the signing pen, aimed it at his forehead, and pressed it down. Due to the excessive force, his entire body leaned back, and then his body lost strength and fell to the ground, lifeless.
Mr. Lin's gaze shifted to the last person, whose face was filled with despair. He stepped forward, took the pen, and in one swift motion, signed his name.
Mr. Lin's gaze shifted to the last person, whose face was filled with despair. He stepped forward, took the pen, and in one swift motion, signed his name.
He also picked up the signing pen, aimed it at his forehead, and pressed it down. Due to the excessive force, his entire body leaned back, and then his body lost strength and fell to the ground, lifeless.
Mr. Lin's gaze shifted to the last person, whose face was filled with despair. He stepped forward, took the pen, and in one swift motion, signed his name.
He also picked up the signing pen, aimed it at his forehead, and pressed it down. Due to the excessive force, his entire body leaned back, and then his body lost strength and fell to the ground, lifeless.
Mr. Lin's gaze shifted to the last person, whose face was filled with despair. He stepped forward, took the pen, and in one swift motion, signed his name.
He also picked up the signing pen, aimed it at his forehead, and pressed it down. Due to the excessive force, his entire body leaned back, and then his body lost strength and fell to the ground, lifeless.
Mr. Lin's gaze shifted to the last person, whose face was filled with despair. He stepped forward, took the pen, and in one swift motion, signed his name.
He also picked up the signing pen, aimed it at his forehead, and pressed it down. Due to the excessive force, his entire body leaned back, and then his body lost strength and fell to the ground, lifeless.
Mr. Lin's gaze shifted to the last person, whose face was filled with despair. He stepped forward, took the pen, and in one swift motion, signed his name.
He also picked up the signing pen, aimed it at his forehead, and pressed it down. Due to the excessive force, his entire body leaned back, and then his body lost strength and fell to the ground, lifeless.
Mr. Lin took out a handkerchief and wiped his hands.
Although the last one looked a bit unnatural, this minor flaw was not an issue, and no one would pursue it. He asked the lawyer beside him to take a new copy of the document and rewrite a confession in the same handwriting.
He checked the time on the Dimensional Token. It was 11:35.
He immediately contacted a superior and said, "The person has confessed." Then, he added, "It's done. There won't be any follow-up issues."
The news quickly reached the Government Hall and the Municipal Parliament, and it was swiftly conveyed to the white airship. After some exchanges between the two parties, the airship changed direction and departed from the center of the city.
At that moment, the time had just struck twelve.
In the Wuding District Mansion, Chen Chuan was watching the time when the Dimensional Token in his ear suddenly rang, conveying a message from the Handling Bureau.
The message indicated that Ji Xinmin and the other two had committed suicide out of guilt. Before their deaths, they had written a letter of remorse, admitting to attacking him and using special tools to secretly harm him. They had also slandered him afterward and harassed him and his friends through private contacts with certain individuals.
Ji Xinmin felt a chill run through his body as soon as the Gray Shell Agency discovered the incident, which was a violation of justice and an inglorious affair. He immediately took timely and appropriate corrective action, and after a series of interrogations and reprimands, the three individuals deeply regretted their actions and had a sudden realization. They willingly offered to commit suicide as an apology.
In their letters of repentance, they expressed their desires and withdrew all accusations against Chen Chuan and his friends, agreeing to hand over all their property as compensation for the harm caused.
Additionally, the Gray Shell Agency, as a gesture of apology, also offered a substantial amount of compensation.
Within the next few minutes, messages kept appearing on Ji Xinmin's Dimensional Token.
First, there was a message from Lu Fang, stating that the request to requisition the martial arts hall was a miscommunication, and after verification, it was found that they had paid their taxes in full every year. Due to this error and their demonstrated trustworthiness, the agency would grant them a ten-year tax exemption.
Next, a message came from Wu Han, stating that the company had expressed deep regret for such situations and was willing to pay the original commission fees in full, compensate for all losses caused by this commission, and even offer five times the commission as compensation.
Then, a message from Gao Ming mentioned that some lawyers who specifically served the Parliament and the Government Hall had found him through the agency's channels. They wanted to inquire if Chen Chuan had any dissatisfaction with the handling of this matter.
After reading these messages, Chen Chuan knew that the issue had been resolved.
He didn't know how the Pureline Faction had managed it, but he had previously received information that a giant white airship had appeared outside the skies of Central City.
Clearly, this incident must be related to the airship, and the Pureline Faction had come.
A single airship wouldn't be much of a threat, but it was likely the object or person the airship carried.
Regardless of what it was, the root of the intimidation must be martial power.
He looked up at the sky, and indeed, the world's rules were based on this. Whoever mastered martial power held the power of speech.
After standing for a while, another notification sounded on his Dimensional Token. He took a glance and accepted the incoming call. "Mr. Pei?"
"I'm almost at your residence, probably just two minutes away. There's something I need to discuss with you from the Defense Department."
"Okay, see you soon," Chen Chuan replied.
Five minutes later, Chen Chuan sat in Mr. Pei's car. After the car started, Mr. Pei exchanged a few pleasantries with Chen Chuan and then said, "I have some good news and some bad news."
"The good news is that we're about to block the World Ring. If there are no further disruptions, it should be repaired by the end of the year."
Chen Chuan's thoughts turned, and he realized that the Purity Substance would no longer leak out by then.
"The bad news is that during the blockade, we detected another existence from the opposite side that fell here. Anshen detected it for a moment, but it then disappeared."
Chen Chuan asked, "Is it still in Central City?"
"It should be. Because this is the most suitable place for them, and they have what they want most here. But if they leave and intersect with the spatial domain, it will definitely cause a large fluctuation, and we will notice it."
Mr. Pei handed over a set of documents, saying, "The current order from above is to find a way to locate it. The Secret Service has already started the search, and we hope you can also pay attention. If action is required, we will notify you. The Defense Department has already given prior notice, and this action is a priority."
Chen Chuan glanced through the documents and raised an eyebrow. The Defense Department suspected that the existence might be hiding in a high-ranking official.
He asked, "Is there a suspected target?"
Mr. Pei replied, "We're still verifying that. But if the existence is just hiding and occupying someone, that's the best-case scenario. What we fear is someone actively cooperating, which would be terrible."
Chen Chuan thought for a moment and nodded. "It seems these existences pay extra attention to active consciousness entities?"
Mr. Pei said, "Some do, but not all. So, we can't make hasty judgments. The latter situation is more complex, but we still need to be vigilant. During the final stage of blocking the World Ring, we don't want any more changes. Once the loopholes are plugged, we can prevent such incidents. Of course, finding it beforehand is the best option."
Chen Chuan said, "Since it may involve politicians, if I have to take action due to their identity, but I can't act immediately and don't have time to notify, this situation may lead to serious consequences. So, I hope to obtain certain permissions in advance."
Mr. Pei agreed, "The situation you mentioned is indeed worth considering. I'll think of a way to apply for authorization for you when I get back."
Chen Chuan thanked Mr. Pei after hearing this.
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(End of Chapter)
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