Chapter 665: Secret Maneuvers
Chapter 665: Secret Maneuvers
Chen Chuan stared at the Field Domain screen, where the map displayed potential hiding spots for the suspects, as indicated by the An Dun team. However, finding these people based solely on this information was not an easy task.
After all, these areas were vast, mostly located in the cracks between regions, and many places lacked Field Domain creatures. These were gathering spots for stateless individuals, teeming with fugitives and criminals. Without sufficient manpower, it was impossible to conduct a thorough search.
Unless An Dun dedicated all its resources to this task, monitoring these areas around the clock, there might be a chance to uncover the suspicious targets.
But this was not feasible. The entire Processing Bureau's information transmission, situation analysis, field surveillance, strategy research, personnel coordination, and weapon allocation all relied on An Dun's support. As the Investigation Director, Chen Chuan could access a considerable amount of resources, but they were still limited. Only in cases of emergency could he request more.
Clearly, Unifying Heavy Control was not at that level yet.
To find these people, an alternative approach was necessary.
The typical solution was to involve the Processing Bureau, which would then coordinate with the City Security personnel for the search. However, this method was inefficient, noisy, and time-consuming, making it unreliable in the long run.
There were always other urgent, temporary, or higher-priority tasks that would take precedence. Even now, the City Security team had a long list of pending assignments that seemed endless.
This path was a dead end, but fortunately, there was another option.
It was to seek help from a Commission Company or Commissioner.
This was indeed convenient. A reputable Commission Company, if paid well, would handle the matter efficiently, saving him from wasting resources and taking responsibility for any consequences of their actions.
He pondered for a moment and decided to give it a try.
With his own team not yet in place, this seemed like the only viable option.
He instructed An Dun to retrieve the files of suitable Commissioners from the Processing Bureau's archives, and the screen immediately displayed images and profiles of various individuals.
Finding a Commissioner or a Commission Company was not a simple task, as the relationships behind these entities were intricate and complex. Others might need to weigh and consider carefully, but for Chen Chuan, it was different. The Processing Bureau was a powerful department, a force to be reckoned with, and whether it was a Commissioner or a Commission Company, they all had to learn to deal with the Processing Bureau, regardless of their background. He did not need to conform to their rules.
As he scanned through the profiles, his gaze eventually settled on a bald man with distinct implantation lines on his head. He had a neatly braided beard on his chin, full lips, a long nose, and a sturdy build. He appeared to be in his forties, and his name was Huang Weiyi.
Huang Weiyi had been a high-ranking member of a well-known Commission Company before going independent. He was known for his strict adherence to principles and rarely took money from Commissioners. Sometimes, if a task went wrong, he would rather compensate from his own pocket, earning him a good reputation in the industry.
However, those in this line of work constantly navigated the gray areas, and none had a clean background. But these were not his concerns. After glancing at the man's commissions, credit rating, and previous tasks, Chen Chuan decided on him and immediately instructed An Dun to establish a connection.
On the screen, a chubby gecko-like creature appeared, clinging to a wall. After a while, the connection was established, and Huang Weiyi's signature bald head came into view.
"I am Huang Weiyi, at your service."
"I am Chen Chuan," he introduced himself.
As a Commissioner, Huang Weiyi was well aware of Chen Chuan's name and immediately smiled, "When I saw this connection request, I knew it had to be a prominent figure. It's an honor, Director Chen, please tell me how I can assist you."
Chen Chuan sent over the details of his request, "Mr. Huang, I need you to investigate these areas and identify any suspicious individuals. Can you take on this commission?"
"Of course! Since it's a request from Director Chen, I'd lose my head before failing you!"
Huang Weiyi understood that an ordinary task would not warrant the attention of a Processing Bureau Director. A quick glance at the content made him realize that this might involve a government struggle with a major company.
Although he appeared to be a high-ranking figure among mercenaries and independent Commissioners, both the government and corporations were not entities he, as a small-time Commissioner, could afford to offend. A slight misstep could lead to devastating consequences.
In that moment, a cold sweat broke out on his back.
Yet, he couldn't refuse. How could he refuse the Processing Bureau's Investigation Director? Moreover, this task was both a danger and an opportunity. If he succeeded, he might establish a connection with Chen Chuan, potentially expanding his business tenfold and gaining various hidden benefits.
Chen Chuan said, "If you're willing to take it on, then it's yours. But remember, there's a bottom line to doing things. Get back to me with a quote later."
Huang Weiyi hastily replied, "Supervisor Chen, you're being too kind. This is our first commission, so I won't charge you."
Chen Chuan insisted, "No need. Let's follow the rules." How could one expect someone to work hard without pay? Things don't work that way.
Huang Weiyi's tone rose slightly as he said, "Supervisor Chen, you're so considerate. Is there anything else you need me to do?"
Chen Chuan said, "Find the information as soon as possible, and make sure it doesn't leak."
"Okay, Supervisor Chen. Rest assured, I've noted everything you said! I'll get the job done perfectly!"
"Then I'll leave it to you."
On Huang Weiyi's end, as he heard the communication disconnect, he wiped the sweat from his forehead with a cloth and immediately sent a contact signal. After waiting for a while, the other side finally answered, and a lazy, complaining voice came through, "Boss, what's up? I just went to sleep."
"Sleep? Get up right now! If you need to, take two gray pills to stay alert. Listen, we've got a big job! If we do this right, we'll be able to follow a big shot and live the good life!"
Meanwhile, Chen Chuan was facing another issue—how to quickly deal with the people once they were found. An Dun suggested calling on the Executive Captain, which was a good idea but just an idea.
The Executive Captain is only to be called upon by the Bureau Chief or the Defense Bureau in emergencies and is not easily deployed for regular tasks.
When he was the Executive Captain, he wouldn't be involved unless it was a very special operation, and even then, his contact was always with Director Wu.
The Investigation Supervisor would need to apply for the deployment and still might not be able to guarantee the allocation.
However, if he could train his own team or if the Executive Captain was willing to cooperate, that would be an option.
In the 1619 book bar, he saw the error-free version!
But this matter could easily create a debt of gratitude, so he planned to handle it himself. After all, it wouldn't take much time, and if the opponent was a good match, it would provide not only power references and experience but also elevate his second self. He welcomed such an opportunity.
After pondering these thoughts, he checked other messages. Aside from Unifying Heavy Control, the Processing Bureau also wanted him to keep an eye on Luoyuan Ecosystem Company.
However, this company operated more covertly, and its strength hidden in the Central City was even stronger than Unifying Heavy Control. With his current resources, it was impossible to deal with both simultaneously, so he had to prioritize and focus on one company first, while monitoring the other.
Just as he was thinking about this, a contact sound came from the World Credential. He glanced at it and answered the call, "Advisor Pei?"
Advisor Pei's voice sounded in his ear, "Supervisor Chen, I've helped you obtain the authority you requested. The official document will be delivered to you shortly, but please use it with caution."
Chen Chuan received a prompt and glanced at it. Seeing the text of the authority certificate with the Defense Bureau's seal, he said, "Advisor Pei, thank you. But recently, I might not have the time to work on this matter."
Advisor Pei said, "I understand your situation. The Defense Bureau is keeping an eye on it, and the Secret Division is also conducting secret investigations. If there's any news, I'll inform you promptly. Also, your application for the transfer order has been approved by the Commissioner. It should be in the next couple of days that your team members will arrive at your location."
"Advisor Pei, thank you. Please also convey my gratitude to the Commissioner."
Recently, he had received some internal information from the Processing Bureau, learning that there was a lot of activity in the Convergence Zone. Various departments were deploying personnel there, and it wouldn't be easy to recall three Third Limitation Fighters during this time. It must have been possible only with the special approval of Commissioner Liang.
However, he did indeed need more personnel; otherwise, many tasks couldn't be carried out.
Advisor Pei said, "Supervisor Chen, no need to thank me. We share a common goal. Let's leave it at that for now, and we'll be in touch."
"Okay, we'll be in touch."
Chen Chuan nodded and ended the call.
He thought for a moment, and since there was nothing else to do for the time being, he turned off the Field Domain screen and headed to the Convergence Zone.
As he arrived, Lu Fang contacted him, which was unusual. Sensing that something might be amiss, Chen Chuan immediately reached out to him, asking, "Lu, is there something wrong?"
Lu Fang's voice sounded somewhat solemn, "Junior, there's been surveillance outside the fighting hall these past few days. I've been keeping an eye on it, and it seems someone is watching over Xiaojin. I have a bad feeling about this, so I'm letting you know that I've asked Xiaojin not to come to the hall today."
Chen Chuan was slightly taken aback and had a sudden realization, but he couldn't quite put his thoughts in order yet. He said, "I understand, Lu. If there's anything else, please inform me as soon as possible."
(End of Chapter)
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