Chapter 667: The Ambush
Chapter 667: The Ambush
After glancing at Chen Chuan a few times, Director Han said nothing more and turned to leave.
Chen Chuan pondered briefly before stepping out of the meeting room. Outside, he saw Director Wen, who had left earlier, standing nearby as if waiting for him.
Director Wen smiled at him and said, "Director Chen, don't take it to heart. Director Han's ideas are different from ours; he's a man with grand ambitions, so he tends to think on a larger scale."
Director Wen took a few steps towards him and continued, "Director Han is older than us, and his experience and connections within the higher-ups are quite impressive. If Director Wu were to retire, Director Han would be the most likely candidate to succeed him."
He added meaningfully, "People tend to elevate their own status a bit, you know."
Chen Chuan understood that most deputy directors had risen from the ranks of administrative officers, while Director Wu, who handled specific affairs, was a fighter. Their paths were different, so the position of Director Wu could only be filled by one of these three individuals.
Specifically, Directors Han and Wen both had a chance. As for himself, his age and experience currently made it impossible for him to assume that position.
Of course, all of this assumed that they had the backing of a certain power or organization. Chen Chuan had joined the Pure Sect, but he wasn't sure which faction Director Han belonged to—was it an internal government group or some other faction?
Chen Chuan sensed that Director Han might have had other intentions when he approached him earlier, but he couldn't quite discern them yet.
He decided to put these thoughts aside for now and focus on the task at hand.
Director Wen's friendly gesture was not lost on Chen Chuan. He suspected that Director Wen might have his own ambitions, so after a brief chat, they parted ways at the corridor's turn, and Chen Chuan headed towards his office.
Upon returning to his office, a report was handed to him. It was about the person he had intended to promote a few days ago. In the past few days, this individual had been transferred, and Captain Bao had been reassigned elsewhere. A Captain Gu had taken his place.
Chen Chuan had reviewed Captain Gu's resume; he was also from a military background. However, this individual was known for his bravery and fighting spirit, but his temper had gotten him into trouble with many people. That's why he had been transferred here during the recent personnel adjustments.
Chen Chuan didn't see any issues with this. He preferred subordinates with strong personalities over those who lacked responsibility and couldn't shoulder their duties.
After completing some final procedures in his office, Chen Chuan checked the time and left.
At that moment, An Dun sent a notification, informing him that Qu Tianli, under interrogation, had revealed a lot of information, which the bureau considered significant. Especially the passage leading to the Central City, which was now under surveillance.
If anyone entered through that passage, they would be immediately captured and the area sealed off.
Chen Chuan nodded. This meant he didn't have to worry about this matter for now. He instructed An Dun, "Keep me updated on any new developments here."
"An Dun understands."
Chen Chuan left the bureau in his vehicle and headed to an underground entrance in Wuding District, which led to the Convergence Zone.
His three team members were expected to return around noon, so he arrived early to wait for them.
After about half an hour, at nearly eleven o'clock, Yuan Qiuyuan, Qin Qingque, and Su Wei emerged from the underground passage, each carrying a military backpack.
Their impressive height and upright posture immediately drew the attention of many people at the station.
Upon reaching the surface, Yuan Qiuyuan's eyes lit up with excitement. "The captain has come to pick us up!"
Qin Qingque quickly corrected him, "It's the director."
"Hey, it's just a more casual way of addressing him, and I'm sure the captain won't mind. Besides, I feel more at ease calling him captain." Yuan Qiuyuan patted Su Wei on the shoulder, "Right, Su Wei?"
Su Wei didn't say anything but smiled and nodded.
Just then, Chen Chuan stepped out of his vehicle, and the three team members approached him, saluting respectfully, "Captain!"
Chen Chuan returned the salute and said, "Get in the car. I'll take you to meet your new teammates."
Before the three of them had returned, they already knew the task they were being called back for. They simply acknowledged and followed him into the armored vehicle.
Once everyone was seated, the car drove towards the training hall where Wei Chang'an, Wu Han, and Luo Kaiyuan were currently practicing.
Wei Chang'an, Wu Han, Luo Kaiyuan, and others had been training there for several days. With Chen Chuan's guidance, they had corrected their flaws and mistakes, and their skills had improved with each practice session. They didn't find it boring at all; instead, they felt more and more energized as they trained.
If it weren't for the need to consider the endurance of transformed organisms, they could have trained day and night without rest.
During their breaks, they discussed and sparred with each other. Now that they had joined the bureau, they didn't have to worry about things like medication, food, or other matters during their training period. They could focus solely on their cultivation, and they felt like they were back in the academy.
Everyone's skills had improved significantly during this time.
As Chen Chuan entered with Yuan Qiuyuan and two others, everyone was immersed in their intense training, exuding a palpable atmosphere of urgency and upward struggle.
Yuan Qiuyuan loved this scene, and he looked around excitedly, saying, "Captain, are these all our team members?"
Chen Chuan nodded. Without rushing forward, he waited until Wei Chang'an and the others paused, then introduced them to each other.
After everyone got to know each other, Chen Chuan took out a can of "Enlightenment Seeds" and explained its purpose before distributing it to everyone.
It was unclear how many people would benefit from consuming this substance. According to Taru, its effectiveness was unpredictable.
Chen Chuan had once wondered if it would only work if many people consumed it at once, but now there was no way to confirm that.
Hearing that it could enhance potential, everyone was curious and took it, but none felt any special effects.
At this moment, Wu Han asked, "Junior, does We Dong have this?" Indeed, We Dong was the only one not present, as the conditions inside Wu Yi Academy were far superior to this place.
Chen Chuan smiled and said, "Everyone has it. I've already given it to him." He added, "It takes at least twenty days to take effect. Just pay attention and observe."
In an abandoned residence in Ji Yang District.
Fang Zhixin tossed a crushed can aside, adding to the pile of over a dozen empty drink cans on the ground.
His beard was unkempt, his hair was long, and his clothes were dirty, indicating he hadn't taken care of himself in a long time.
He sat with his back against the concrete wall, gazing at the sunlight streaming through the window.
He had been hiding here for some time asshole is mine.
He had been taken away by the Temporary Special Action Committee, only to be rescued by others midway. They claimed to be admirers of Chen Bitong, but Fang Zhixin didn't recognize them and remained cautious.
For the past few months, they had been inquiring about Chen Bitong and trying to find out if anyone was supporting him from the shadows. Fang Zhixin played along, revealing nothing.
Recently, as he sensed their growing impatience, his hiding place was suddenly breached by a group of elite armed personnel, leading to a fierce conflict.
Seizing the opportunity during the confrontation, he managed to escape.
Knowing he was still wanted, he couldn't surface officially, so he ran and hid here.
This place was north of Ji Yang District, almost devoid of any Field Domain influence, and beyond the reach of information surveillance. He planned to stay here for a while before contacting his true companions.
However, since yesterday, he had felt a sense of being watched, knowing he was being targeted again.
He didn't rush to escape but rested and waited for his pursuers.
As he sat there, evening approached. With his eyes closed, leaning against the wall, he suddenly opened them and saw dark shadows shooting through the window, nailing themselves to the wall with a series of 'docks.'
Initially, he thought they were spears, but when he noticed the long, metal-colored wings on these objects, he realized they were a type of combat creature he had never seen before.
At that moment, the rear ends of these creatures exploded, releasing countless dense objects that filled the space in an instant.
Fang Zhixin blocked his face with his hands, and his sleeves ripped as the objects embedded themselves into his arms and torso, leaving behind fine, long spikes.
Fortunately, as a Third Limitation Fighter, his quick reaction allowed him to block the objects with transformed organisms, preventing them from penetrating further. Otherwise, the force would have been enough to pierce him.
At that moment, more similar objects shot in from outside. He arched his back, causing the entire wall to bulge, and with a flip, he crashed through the wall into another room.
Before he could react, a sense of foreboding filled his mind. Without time to dodge, his shoulder exploded in a burst of blood, followed by the sound of gunfire in his ear.
Outside, the gunfire intensified, and bullets riddled the room.
Hearing gunfire from the other end, he realized there were snipers ready on both sides, anticipating his escape routes. No matter which way he ran, he couldn't escape.
The opponents were well-prepared and well-equipped, so he couldn't resist head-on. He slammed his fists into the ground, causing the concrete to crack, and he fell from the upper floor to the ground below.
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(End of Chapter)
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