Chapter 688: The Clue
Chapter 688: The Clue
"If he's still in the Central City..." Chang Dong looked at Chen Chuan with seriousness and asked, "Supervisor Chen, can you find this person?"
The incident from back then had always been a sore spot for the Pure Sect's Jinbei Province branch. Although the branch still existed in name after that, it was left with only some logistics and backup personnel.
And he was one of them.
Even though the Pure Sect had sent people to investigate this matter afterward, the branch had been destroyed, and most of its main force was lost. Moreover, the other two sects took advantage of this opportunity to suppress and eliminate the remaining influence and connections of the Pure Sect, making it difficult to continue the investigation.
It wasn't until now, with Chen Chuan's position and power in Jinbei Central City, that they could resume the investigation.
Chang Dong also knew this task was challenging and would require a lot of time. He had waited for fifteen years, so he wasn't going to give up now, especially since he seemed to see a glimmer of hope.
Chen Chuan said, "I'll go back and continue the investigation. There should be other clues."
The information revealed on that piece of paper was quite extensive, especially since the other party might not have been particular about it. Aside from the paper itself, the ink used was also a clue. He planned to send it for further testing to analyze its composition and traces.
The faster this matter was resolved, the greater the chance of finding that person. So, without further delay, he bid farewell and returned to the bureau.
After Chen Chuan left, Chang Dong spoke to Gao Yanjun, "I know Tian Rui. If his words were a warning, it means he's aware of the training camp in the marshland. Those people might have the ability to threaten us, so even in the Weiguang District, we can't be sure of our safety."
Gao Yanjun pushed up her decorative glasses and said, "I'm prepared."
Chang Dong smiled and said, "Of course, we're both prepared since we agreed to come here. But at least we don't have to worry about one thing."
He joked, "I believe that even if we were to fall here, Fellow Daoist Chen would make those people come down and accompany us."
Chen Chuan returned to the processing bureau and handed the item to the identification team for a thorough inspection.
At the same time, he obtained the analysis report from the information team about the scene. The paper should have been thrown using a special power.
After examination, a weak biological field was detected nearby and recorded, but there was no matching data for comparison, indicating that this person had no previous criminal record or wanted status.
Given the power demonstrated by this individual, along with the absence of any criminal or wanted records, it suggested a relatively stable position or financial resources. Additionally, the presence of a child's notebook implied that this person might have established a family in the Central City.
Of course, this was just speculation based on the current clues, and it was too early to draw definitive conclusions.
Before long, a message arrived from the identification team, informing him that the ink used was a common type favored by some higher learning institutions in the Central City due to its quick-drying properties and smooth writing experience.
Crucially, pollen particles were detected in the ink, including those from the Jingrong Flower, a popular ornamental plant known for its rich fragrance and visual appeal among some middle-class residents.
However, to pinpoint the exact region where the pollen originated, further testing would be required, which might take a few days.
While waiting for the results, Chen Chuan didn't ignore the warning on the paper strip. He specifically procured a batch of surveillance field organisms from the bureau and delivered them to the construction site of the new branch.
As this was the Hongsheng District, the weakest link in terms of monitoring, and considering the field interference in the surrounding area, the surveillance organisms could only be placed on the outskirts, temporarily covering only certain corners and important locations, without being able to monitor the entire area.
But this was still better than nothing. If any suspicious individuals appeared, they would at least have an early warning.
Two days passed quickly, and the analysis results were out. The identification team, through the analysis of plant particles, special pollutants, and previously accumulated samples, confirmed that the writing took place near Baowan Street in the Wuding District.
Chen Chuan checked and found that there was indeed a middle-class residential area there, where most of the residents were people with status.
This matched the previous clues.
So, he took out Tian Rui's photo, along with information about the martial arts techniques he practiced and the previously obtained data, and submitted them to An Dun for analysis.
Chen Chuan also asked An Dun to retrieve the past surveillance footage and file records of the residential area for comparison and to search for similar individuals.
An Dun, as the active conscious entity of the processing bureau, quickly narrowed down the suspects within a few hours based on these clues. After further investigation, they finally identified one person.
Chen Chuan took a look. The person also had the surname Tian, but his name was Tian Feng, and his appearance was completely different from the photo.
However, with current technology, changing one's appearance wasn't a difficult task. An Dun's analysis was based on the person's behavior and body movement patterns, which had proven highly reliable in the past.
This individual had moved to this residential area ten years ago and was a martial arts teacher. His wife was a mid-level company employee, and they now had two sons and a daughter. The eldest son, Tian Wo, was sixteen years old, the second daughter, Tian Mengmeng, was fourteen, and the youngest son, Tian Xiaolei, was five.
According to An Dun's verification, the person's name had been altered, and the period of the alteration was fifteen years ago. Unfortunately, the previous records had been destroyed, making it impossible to ascertain the original name.
Chen Chuan examined the photo, wondering if this was indeed the person in question. He decided to go and see for himself.
At the same time, he couldn't help but marvel at the fact that he was now an Investigation Director, able to utilize An Dun's resources, which made his investigation much faster. 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. He drove a Gard Car alone and soon arrived at Baowan Street, heading towards the residential area.
As soon as he entered, he saw a large open space where a street fighting competition was taking place. The participants were a group of young men and women, mostly students around eighteen or nineteen years old, and many spectators surrounded them.
Wuding District was known for its intense fighting culture, and such fighting activities could be seen everywhere.
In contrast to the chaotic and backward Hongsheng District, this place was relatively peaceful and harmonious.
However, in a fleeting glance, his eyes lit up as he noticed that the target's eldest son, Tian Wo, was one of the participants. Moreover, he also spotted a familiar face—Liu Yin, whom he had fought before, was now giving fighting instructions to the participants on the field.
He paused for a moment, stopped the car, and got out. Leaning against the car, he watched for a while.
Since he was dressed casually and had intentionally suppressed his field and aura, and his age wasn't too old, no one noticed him at first.
At that moment, Liu Yin seemed to sense something and glanced outside, spotting Chen Chuan. He couldn't help but show a surprised expression.
He said a few words to the people around him and then walked out of the crowd, approaching Chen Chuan. "Director Chen, what brings you here? If it's inconvenient to say, just pretend I didn't ask."
Chen Chuan asked, "Is Liu brother training these students in fighting?"
Liu Yin replied, "There are many fighting clubs in the higher learning institutions, and I know a few techniques, so they invited me to be their 'coach'."
At this moment, he couldn't help but glance at Chen Chuan again. After losing to Chen Chuan, he had returned and diligently practiced, hoping for a rematch.
However, as Chen Chuan's skills improved rapidly and his status rose, Liu Yin had completely lost the desire to compete with him.
But by then, he had already accepted it calmly. After all, when the gap reached a certain level, competition lost its meaning, and in its place was a peaceful and open-minded state, no longer entangled in past failures.
Chen Chuan said, "I'm here to visit a senior, and I happened to pass by this place. Seeing you, Liu brother, I stopped to watch. You carry on, Liu brother."
"Okay."
Liu Yin didn't ask further questions. He watched as Chen Chuan returned to his car and drove away before turning back.
Someone curiously asked, "Liu brother, do you know that person? He seems so formidable, and he looks like a fighter, is he with you?"
Liu Yin replied, "He's an old acquaintance." He emphasized, "A very formidable old acquaintance."
Tian Wo was drinking water nearby and heard this. He wiped his mouth with his sleeve and asked curiously, "How formidable is he? How does he compare to you, Liu brother?"
Liu Yin shook his head and said, "No comparison. I'm far inferior to him."
A chorus of exclamations rose from the crowd, as they had all witnessed Liu Yin's prowess. In their minds, his fighting skills were so advanced that they all looked up to him. Yet, Chen Chuan didn't seem much older, making it hard to imagine there was such a strong person of the same age.
Only Tian Wo secretly scoffed.
On Chen Chuan's side, he drove to a single-story house. Using the Boundary Credential, he confirmed that this was 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 was sitting, repairing a skateboard.
At that moment, a little boy on the second floor threw a ball down. The man, upon seeing this, let out a strange cry, put down what he was holding, and pounced to catch the ball. He then rolled on the lawn and threw the ball back to the child, making the little boy giggle.
The middle-aged man also burst into laughter.
Chen Chuan watched this scene, and as he stood there, he called out to the middle-aged man, "Tian Rui?"
Hearing his name, the man turned around instinctively. When he saw Chen Chuan, he looked puzzled.
"You... Are you Tian Wo's classmate?" Chen Chuan smiled and said, "Tian Rui, I'm here to find you."
The man finally reacted, his eyes darting around, and he said in a flustered tone, "I... I'm not Tian Rui. I don't go by that name. You..."
Chen Chuan's eyes were calm as he said, "Senior Tian, let me introduce myself. I'm the Investigation Director of the Processing Bureau, the current head of the Pure Sect in Jinbei Dao, Chen Chuan."
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(End of Chapter)
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