Chapter 692: The Hunter
Chapter 692: The Hunter
The telegram to the upper echelons was swiftly sent, and after handling the matter, Gao Yanjun returned, saying, "Director Chen, Mr. Chang, the received message has been fully reported."
Chen Chuan and Chang Dong exchanged glances, knowing that they now had to wait for the headquarters' response, as this matter likely involved fighters, and the complexity of the situation was extremely high. The subsequent handling would depend on the decisions made by the headquarters.
Chen Chuan said, "Before the headquarters' decision arrives, our branch cannot just sit here passively. From Tian Rui's account, that person named Qi Qianyang has been following the target for years and is one of the two instructors at the Mire Training Camp. He is exceptionally powerful."
"He appeared three days ago, but I didn't receive any report, which means he didn't come through the convergence zone channel that we were monitoring."
"I suspect someone provided him with a channel. Regardless of who facilitated it, it indicates that the training camp or someone within it is being supported and aided."
Chang Dong sighed, "This complicates matters greatly."
This meant they were up against more than just the Mire Training Camp; other forces were involved.
In truth, they had anticipated this to some extent. For the training camp to be established in the convergence zone, there must be substantial resources backing it; it couldn't have been done without the support of a powerful entity.
At that moment, Chen Chuan took out several printed hand-drawn pictures from his pocket, spreading them out on the table. These were sketches of the main fighters from the Mire Training Camp, drawn by professional artists based on the descriptions provided by the captured Qiu Tianli. The artists had recreated their appearances with at least ninety percent accuracy.
Pointing to one of the relatively younger instructors in the pictures, Chen Chuan said, "Judging by the age, the person Qiu Tianli mentioned should be this one."
Chang Dong examined the pictures, impressed by the artists' ability to capture the subjects' auras, even though they were based on verbal descriptions.
The person in the drawing wore a brimmed, soft-topped hat, and his eyes were piercing, exuding a strong sense of aggression even through the paper.
"This person rarely appeared in Central City before, but now he's here, which means he's targeting us."
Looking at the picture, Chen Chuan said, "I'm considering taking matters into my own hands before the headquarters' resolution arrives. We can't waste time; we need to take the initiative and eliminate the threats before us."
If this issue wasn't resolved, even their own lives would be at risk, let alone expanding the branch and recruiting more members.
But they couldn't wait for headquarters' support, as who knew how long that would take? Headquarters wasn't their babysitter, and they needed to find a way to remove this stumbling block themselves.
"Director Chen, what's your plan?" asked Chang Dong.
Chen Chuan replied, "I might be able to lure him out. Since he's coming after us, I can give him some opportunities."
Addressing Chang Dong and Gao Yanjun, he said, "You two can stay here. Wei Guang District is heavily guarded, with powerful fighters on patrol. He won't be able to do much here. I'll be outside, giving him opportunities, waiting for him to make a move."
Gao Yanjun gathered the pictures, tidied them up, and posted them on the display board in front, marking a red line under Qi Qianyang's name.
Chang Dong looked at the display and said, "I feel like putting a cross on his face right now."
Chen Chuan studied the man's eyes in the picture, sensing that the person might come directly to him.
The roles of hunter and prey could be reversed.
"Mr. Chang, leave it to me. When the time comes, you can handle this matter," Chen Chuan assured him.
Chang Dong smiled and said, "Then it's settled."
The next day, Chen Chuan disembarked from the airship in the morning and headed straight to the Processing Bureau instead of returning to Wu Yi Academy. He arranged a few matters there.
However, when he returned, he noticed that the staff at the Processing Bureau were in a hurry, with everyone looking busy. He didn't even see the bureau's top officials.
He understood that the arrival of the Union and the Linax Federation had forced the Processing Bureau to focus most of its attention on these two parties.
Both entities possessed immense influence and power, and their simultaneous presence in Central City further complicated matters, involving various related aspects.
Additionally, the involvement of relics added to the chaos, as members associated with this field were in high demand.
At that moment, a communication signal from Ni Qianxi appeared on the bureau's platform. Chen Chuan accepted the call, and after greeting him, Ni Qianxi said, "Director Chen, Liu Yin wants to join your team?"
"Yes, I agreed," Chen Chuan confirmed.
"His family contacted me to thank you and invited you to dinner when you're free," Ni Qianxi added.
"I don't have time recently. We'll talk about it later. So, his family doesn't object?" Chen Chuan asked.
"This young man is the most talented in his generation. His elders have high hopes for him, and as long as he doesn't cause trouble and has sufficient resources, entering the Third Limit isn't too difficult for him. Therefore, his elders' wishes should be respected."
Chen Chuan nodded, knowing that Liu Yin's altered body was approaching the second limit. He could tell that Liu Yin was close to reaching the third limit, which was only a matter of a few months away.
Chen Chuan was also aware that his elders could see this, and to be honest, a third-limit fighter should not be restrained. Their strength and capabilities were such that they could stand on their own.
"Moreover, if you have any complaints about Assistant Director Chen, you should know that he is the youngest investigation director in our division. Everyone can see that his future is bright, and even your seniors would have nothing to say about him."
Chen Chuan smiled and said, "I'm not closing the door on this. If anyone else wants to come, they can find me."
He had seen the disciples of the martial arts families, each one rigorously trained, almost as if they were specifically cultivated for the Processing Bureau. Once they joined, they became immediately useful as capable personnel.
Ni Qianxi smiled and said, "Then I'll have to inform them. By the way, there's one more thing. The Linax Federation's exchange delegation has arrived, and we've had several matches with them, with wins and losses on both sides."
Chen Chuan could tell that, despite being an academy, it was actually a gathering of elites from various regions. So, it was understandable that we lost more matches."
Chen Chuan said, "If we can recognize our shortcomings through these exchanges, it's not necessarily a bad thing."
"I think so too, but the academy needs to maintain its reputation. After the destruction of the Ferris Wheel, the Linax Federation lost its overseas agent. The people who came to the academy this time are here to save face. We can't indulge them, so the academy suggested that the teachers have another match. They want me to ask if you're willing to take part, Assistant Director Chen?"
Chen Chuan asked, "Is this Assistant Ling's idea?"
Ni Qianxi replied, "It's Vice-Principal Tan's idea. Of course, it's just a request. If it's truly inconvenient, then forget about it."
(End of Chapter)
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