Chapter 647: Disposal
Chapter 647: Disposal
Ji Xinmin felt a chill run down his spine, finally understanding why the powerful figure behind them had abandoned them. Anyone in this situation would know what choice to make.
The other two were even more stunned, their minds going blank as they realized the irreversible consequences. Their bodies trembled slightly.
They never could have imagined that this matter would escalate to such an extent. In their experience and impression, something like this was simply impossible.
Jinbei Province Central City was under the influence of the Refinement Sect and the Fusion Sect, or one could say it was the territory of the Refinement Sect. They had never needed to consider too much when taking action.
Hadn't it always been like this for so many years?
The Pure Essence Sect had long lost its presence in Jinbei Province, and there were no figures of note to pay attention to. Moreover, this time, they had followed the instructions of that powerful figure, so what was there to worry about? A single Investigation Director couldn't possibly stand against the one backing them.
But now, the situation had completely exceeded their understanding.
Mr. Lin tapped the table with his sunglasses, urging them, "I don't have time for your stalling. Sign quickly, or if you don't want to move, I'll help you move."
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 sects, that powerful figure would find a way to shirk responsibility, so it was impossible and unreasonable for him to stand up for them.
They had become disposable pawns.
Sweat beaded on his forehead, and 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 still handle this. In this matter, you are ultimately small fries. You just 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, pointing the tip towards his forehead, and pressed it against his brow. He covered the end of the pen with his palm and took a deep breath, pressing it against his forehead.
With a hiss, the entire pen was pushed into his skull, deeply piercing the cranial cavity. Then, with a bang, his upper body slumped onto the table, motionless.
Mr. Lin's gaze shifted to the last person, whose face was filled with despair. He stepped forward, took the pen, and after several attempts, finally managed to sign his name on the document.
He also picked up the pen, pointing the tip towards his forehead, and pressed it against his brow. Due to using too much force, his entire body leaned back, and then he lost control and fell to the ground, lifeless.
Mr. Lin's gaze moved to the last person, whose face was filled with determination. He stepped forward, took the pen, and after several attempts, finally managed to sign his name on the document.
He also picked up the pen, pointing the tip towards his forehead, and pressed it against his brow. Due to using too much force, his entire body leaned back, and then he lost control and fell to the ground, lifeless.
Mr. Lin's gaze shifted to the last person, and the person's face turned red with anger. He stepped forward, grabbed the pen, and in a fit of rage, tore up the agreement.
"I won't sign!" he roared, his eyes red with fury. "Why should I die? Why?"
"How ugly."
Mr. Lin stood up from his chair, adjusting his collar, "Then I'll have to help you."
He kicked the thick interrogation table aside and stepped forward. The man let out a roar and threw a punch at him, but his seemingly crazed action held a hint of ruthlessness in his eyes. His hand, holding the pen, aimed for Mr. Lin's heart and stabbed.
Mr. Lin blocked the man's hand and effortlessly twisted his arm. As for the hand holding the pen, it was caught by the wrist halfway through its movement. A force instantly spread through the man's body, causing him to stiffen momentarily.
Mr. Lin quickly switched hands, grabbing the man's neck and pulling him closer. He took the pen from the man's hand, and with a quick motion, stabbed it into the man's forehead, pressing it in. The man's body twitched and went limp.
Mr. Lin released his hold, allowing the man to fall to the ground. He had used just the right amount of force, not a bit more or less. On the man's forehead, only the tip of the pen was visible.
Mr. Lin wiped his hands with a handkerchief.
Although the last one looked a bit unnatural, this small flaw was not an issue, and no one would pursue it. He asked the barrister beside him to prepare a new set of documents, imitating the man's handwriting to create a new confession.
He glanced at the time on his World Credential, it was 11:35.
He immediately contacted a superior, "The person has confessed." He paused and added, "It's been taken care of, and there won't be any further trouble."
The news quickly reached the Government Hall and the Municipal Parliament, and after some swift exchanges, the white airship changed course and departed from Central City.
At this moment, the time had reached exactly 12:00.
Within the residence in Wuding District, Chen Chuan was watching the time when his World Credential suddenly buzzed with a message from the Processing Bureau.
The message displayed that Ji Xinmin and the other two had committed suicide out of guilt. They admitted to attacking him, using special tools to secretly plot against him, and then slandering him, as well as secretly contacting certain individuals outside to harass him and his friends and family.
After the Gray Shell Agency discovered this incident that violated justice and was dishonorable, they promptly and appropriately rectified it. Following an interrogation and reprimand, the three individuals deeply regretted their actions, had a sudden realization, and willingly offered to commit suicide as an apology.
In their letters of repentance, they expressed their wishes and withdrew all accusations against Chen Chuan and his family, stating their willingness to hand over all their assets as compensation for the harm caused.
Additionally, as an apology, the Gray Shell Agency would also provide a substantial amount of compensation.
Within the next few minutes, consecutive messages appeared on Chen Chuan's World Credential.
First, a message from Lu Fang stated that the request to requisition the martial arts gym was mistakenly sent, and after verification, they confirmed that they had paid their taxes in full every year. Due to this mistake and as a reward for their integrity, the department would grant them a ten-year tax exemption.
Next, a message from Wu Han arrived, expressing that the client side deeply regretted the situation 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 came from Gao Ming, mentioning that a litigator specializing in serving politicians and government affairs had contacted him through the agency's channels, wanting to inquire if Chen Chuan had any further dissatisfaction with the handling of this matter.
Upon seeing these messages, Chen Chuan knew that the issue had been resolved.
He wasn't sure how the Pure Essence Sect had done it, but he had previously received a message stating that a massive white airship had appeared above the Central City.
It was evident that this incident was likely related to the airship, indicating that the Pure Essence Sect had arrived.
A single airship alone couldn't have much impact, but it was likely the cargo it carried or the people aboard that held significance.
Regardless of what it was, the source of intimidation ultimately lay in the power it possessed.
In the 16th year of the 19th century, the first edition of the book was published without any errors!
He looked up at the sky, realizing that all the world's rules were based on this principle: whoever held power had the right to speak.
After standing for a while, another alert sounded on his World Credential. He glanced at it and accepted the incoming call, "Mr. Pei?"
"I'm almost at your residence, probably just two minutes away. I need to brief you on something from the Defense Bureau."
"Okay, see you soon," Chen Chuan replied.
Five minutes later, Chen Chuan was sitting in Mr. Pei's car. After the car started, Mr. Pei exchanged a few pleasantries with him and then said, "I have some good news and some bad news.
The good news is that we're about to seal off the World Ring. If there are no further disruptions, we should be able to repair it by the end of the year."
Chen Chuan's thoughts turned, realizing that the Pure Essence would no longer be able to leak out by then.
"The bad news is that during the sealing process, we discovered another existence from the other side had fallen here. An Dun detected it for a moment, but it disappeared right after."
Chen Chuan asked, "Is it still in the Central City?"
"It should be. Because this is the most suitable place for them, and they can get what they want the most here. But if they leave and intersect with the field domain, it will definitely cause a significant disturbance, which we will notice."
Mr. Pei handed over a document, saying, "The higher-ups have ordered us to find it. The Secret Service has already started the operation. We hope you can also pay attention to this. If we need your cooperation, we will notify you. The Defense Bureau has already contacted the Bureau about this, and this action takes priority."
Chen Chuan flipped through the document and raised an eyebrow. The Defense Bureau suspected that this existence might be hiding in a high-ranking official.
He asked, "Do you have any suspects?"
Mr. Pei replied, "We're still investigating." Then, his expression became solemn, "If that existence is just hiding and occupying someone, it would be the best-case scenario. But if someone is actively cooperating, it would be terrible."
Chen Chuan nodded after some thought. He pondered for a moment and said, "It seems these existences pay extra attention to active consciousness entities."
Mr. Pei said, "Some are like that, but some aren't. We can't make assumptions, as the latter situation is more complex. But we still need to be vigilant. We don't want any more mishaps during this final stage of sealing the World Ring. Once we plug the leak, we can prevent these incidents. Of course, finding it in advance is the best outcome."
Chen Chuan said, "Since it might involve politicians, if I discover something but can't take action immediately due to the other party's identity, and there's no time to notify you, it might lead to serious consequences. So, I hope to obtain certain permissions in advance."
Mr. Pei replied, "Your concerns are valid. I'll try to get you an authorization when I return."
Hearing this, Chen Chuan looked at Mr. Pei, who was also looking at him. Chen Chuan nodded and said, "Thank you, Mr. Pei."
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