Chapter 688: The Clue
Chapter 688: The Clue
"If he's still in the Central City..." Chang Dong looked at Chen Chuan and asked solemnly, "Supervisor Chen, can you find this person?"
The incident back then had always been a sore point for the Pure Sect's Jinbei Route branch. Although the branch still existed in name after that, only some logistics and backup personnel remained.
Chen Chuan himself was one of them.
Although the Pure Sect had sent people to investigate the incident later, the branch had been destroyed, and most of its main personnel were lost. Moreover, the other two sects took this opportunity to suppress and eliminate the remaining connections and influence of the Pure Sect, making it difficult to proceed further.
It wasn't until now, with Chen Chuan's position and power in the Central City of the Jinbei Route, that they could continue to pursue this matter.
Chang Dong also knew that this task was challenging and would require a lot of time. He had waited for fifteen years, so a little longer wouldn't matter, but now he seemed to see a glimmer of hope.
"I'll go back and continue the investigation. There might be other clues," Chen Chuan said.
The information revealed on the piece of paper was quite extensive, especially since the other party might not be meticulous. Besides the paper itself, the ink used was also a clue. He planned to send it for a more thorough inspection of its composition and traces.
The faster this matter was resolved, the greater the chances of finding the person. So, without lingering, he bid farewell and returned to the bureau.
After Chen Chuan left, Chang Dong said to Gao Yanjun, "I know Tian Rui. If his words were a warning, it means he's aware of the affairs of the Swamp Training Camp. Those people might have the ability to threaten us, so even in the Wei Guang District, we can't be certain of our safety."
Gao Yanjun pushed up her decorative glasses and said, "I'm prepared."
Chang Dong smiled and said, "That's right. Since we agreed to come here, we both came prepared. But at least we don't have to worry too much about one thing."
He joked, "I believe that even if we were to fall here, Fellow Trooper Chen would make those people come down and keep us company."
Chen Chuan returned to the Processing Bureau and handed over the item for an in-depth inspection by the Identification Team.
At the same time, he obtained the on-site analysis report from the Information Bureau. The note was likely thrown using a special force.
After an inspection, a weak bio-field was detected nearby, which had been recorded, but there was no matching subject for comparison.
Given the person's displayed martial prowess and lack of criminal or wanted records, it indicated a relatively stable position or financial resources. Additionally, with the presence of a children's workbook, it was likely that this person had started a family in the Central City.
Of course, this was just a speculation based on the current clues, and it was hard to say for sure.
After a not-too-long wait, news came from the Identification Team, informing him that the ink used was a common type favored by some elite academies in the Central City due to its quick-drying and smooth writing properties.
Crucially, this time, pollen particles were detected in the ink, including pollen from the Jingrong flower, a plant with a strong fragrance and high ornamental value, making it popular among some mid-level residents.
However, to pinpoint the specific area it came from would require further testing, which might take a few days.
While waiting, Chen Chuan didn't ignore the warning on the note. He specifically procured a batch of field creatures for surveillance from the bureau and sent them to the branch under construction.
As this was the Hongsheng District, the weakest link in monitoring, and the field interference in the surrounding area was significant, the surveillance creatures could only be placed on the outskirts, temporarily focusing on certain corners and important locations, unable to cover the entire area.
But this was still better than nothing. If any suspicious individuals appeared, there would be an early warning.
After just two days, the analysis results were out. Through the analysis of plant particles, special pollutants, and previously collected samples, the Identification Team could confirm that the writing took place near Baowan Street in the Wuding District.
Chen Chuan checked and found that there was indeed a mid-level residential area there, where most residents were people of status.
This matched the previous clues.
So, he took out Tian Rui's photo, along with information about his combat training and previously gathered intelligence, and submitted them to the An Shield for analysis.
He also asked the An Shield to retrieve the surveillance footage and archive records of the residential area, comparing and searching for similar individuals.
The An Shield, as the active consciousness of the Processing Bureau, quickly identified several suspicious individuals based on these clues within a few hours. After further investigation, they finally narrowed it down to one person.
Chen Chuan took a look. The person also had the surname Tian, but his name was Tian Wo, and his appearance was completely different from the photo.
However, with current technology, changing one's appearance wasn't difficult. The An Shield's analysis was based on the person's behavior and body movement patterns, which had proven highly reliable in the past.
This person had moved to this residential area ten years ago and was a combat instructor. His wife was a mid-level company employee, and they had two sons and a daughter. The eldest son, Tian Wo, was sixteen, the second daughter, Tian Mengmeng, was fourteen, and the youngest son, Tian Xiaolei, was five.
According to An Shield's investigation, this person's name had been altered, and the modification occurred fifteen years ago. Unfortunately, the previous records had been destroyed, making it impossible to ascertain the original name.
Chen Chuan gazed at the photograph, unsure if it was indeed the person in question. A visit to the location would provide the answer.
He couldn't help but marvel at the fact that it was only because he was now an investigation supervisor with access to An Shield's resources that he could conduct the search so swiftly. If it were the past when he was just an executor, even as a squad leader, the investigation would have been far more challenging.
This time, he wasn't wearing his uniform but had changed into casual attire. Alone, he drove a Gard car and soon arrived at Baowan Street, heading towards the residential area.
Upon entering, he noticed a spacious open area where a street combat tournament was underway. The participants were mostly young men and women around eighteen to nineteen years old, resembling students, and many spectators surrounded them.
Wuding District was renowned for its intense combat culture, and such combat activities were a common sight.
Compared to the chaotic and backward Hong Sheng District, this place could be considered tranquil and harmonious.
In a fleeting glance, his gaze shifted as he noticed something—the target's eldest son, Tian Wo, was among the participants. Moreover, he surprisingly spotted a familiar face.
It was Liu Yin, with whom he had interacted before. At that moment, Liu Yin seemed to be providing combat guidance to the participants on the field.
Chen Chuan paused for a moment, stopped the car, and stepped out. He leaned against the car and observed for a while.
Wearing casual clothing and deliberately suppressing his field and aura, his youthful appearance prevented anyone from noticing him right away.
Liu Yin seemed to sense something and glanced outside, catching sight of Chen Chuan. He couldn't help but show his surprise.
He exchanged a few words with the others and then emerged from the crowd, approaching Chen Chuan. "Supervisor Chen, what brings you here? Well...if it's not convenient to say, pretend I didn't ask."
Chen Chuan smiled and asked, "Is Liu Little Brother providing combat training to these students?"
Liu Yin replied, "There are many combat clubs in the elite academy, and I have some understanding of the techniques. So, they invited me to be their 'coach'."
At that moment, he couldn't help but glance at Chen Chuan again. After losing to Chen Chuan, he had returned and diligently practiced, hoping for another bout.
However, as Chen Chuan's progress accelerated and his status rose, Liu Yin had completely lost the heart to compete with him.
But by then, he had learned to accept it calmly. After all, when the gap became too significant, competition lost its meaning, replaced by a peaceful and serene mindset. He no longer dwelled on past failures.
Chen Chuan said, "Today, I'm here to visit a senior. I happened to pass by and saw you, Liu Little Brother, so I stopped to take a look. Liu Little Brother, you're busy, aren't you?"
"Okay."
Liu Yin didn't ask further. He watched as Chen Chuan returned to his car and drove away before turning back.
Someone curiously asked, "Liu Big Brother, do you know that person? He looks so tall and definitely a fighter. Is he with you too?"
Liu Yin emphasized, "He's an old acquaintance."
Tian Wo, who was drinking water nearby, reacted to this statement, wiping his mouth with his sleeve and asked curiously, "How strong is he? Compared to you, Liu Big Brother?"
Liu Yin shook his head. "We can't compare. I'm far inferior to him."
A chorus of exclamations erupted from the crowd, as they had all witnessed Liu Yin's prowess before. In their minds, his combat skills were something they all looked up to. Yet, Chen Chuan, despite his young age, seemed to possess such strength, which was hard to imagine.
Only Tian Wo secretly smirked.
Meanwhile, Chen Chuan drove his car to a standalone residence. Using the boundary token, he confirmed that this was indeed Tian Feng's residence.
After parking the car, he got out and walked towards the house.
In front of the house was a spacious lawn where a man in his forties sat, repairing a skateboard.
Just then, a little boy on the second floor threw down a ball. The man, upon seeing this, let out a strange cry, dropped what he was holding, and pounced to catch the ball. He then tumbled on the lawn, letting out a howl as he threw the ball back at the child upstairs, making the little one giggle.
The middle-aged man burst into laughter as well.
Chen Chuan observed this scene, standing still and addressing the man, "Tian Rui?"
Hearing his name, the man instinctively turned around. Upon seeing Chen Chuan, he displayed a puzzled expression.
"Are you a classmate of Little Wo?"
Chen Chuan smiled and said, "Tian Rui, I'm here to find you."
Only then did the man react, his eyes darting around in confusion. "I...I'm not Tian Rui. I don't go by that name. You..."
Chen Chuan's gaze deepened. "Senior Tian, I'm Chen Chuan, the investigation supervisor of the Handling Bureau and the current head of the Pure Sect Jinbei Dao Branch."
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(End of Chapter)
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