Chapter 70: Drugs
Chapter 70: Drugs
Chen Chuan's eyes flickered with realization.
"Banned substances!" he exclaimed. These were all prohibited drugs!
Glancing at the person lying nearby, he deduced that these individuals had likely planned to conduct a transaction here tonight, only to encounter him at the scene.
Shaking his head, he couldn't help but feel sorry for their misfortune.
Tossing the drugs aside, he approached the prone individuals, kicking each one to silence their wails.
Retrieving a flashlight, he checked his watch; it was already 8:50 pm, almost time.
Returning to the well, he lowered the bucket, struggling slightly due to his inexperience, managing to draw only half a bucket of water, which was sufficient.
From his bicycle, he took out pre-prepared black beans and soybeans, pouring them into the bucket. He then placed the bucket near the well's edge and slowly backed away.
Nine o'clock arrived swiftly, and after waiting a few minutes, there was no sign of movement.
As he pondered whether he had mistaken the location, he suddenly heard faint splashing sounds and rustling noises. These sounds were distinct in the quiet night.
Turning off the flashlight, he peered through the dim moonlight and spotted a seemingly adorable child slowly climbing out of the well, emitting babbling sounds.
But upon closer inspection, Chen Chuan's gaze froze.
This wasn't a child at all; it was a fat, worm-like creature with a row of abdominal legs and a fleshy hump on its back, resembling the upper body of a month-old infant!
The creature crawled out of the well, letting out two wailing cries as if sniffing something, before plunging headfirst into the wooden bucket with a loud splash.
Chen Chuan immediately grabbed a sturdy waterproof bag he had prepared earlier, rushed forward, covered the bucket, and flipped it over, allowing the creature to fall into the bag along with the water. He quickly retrieved the bucket and tied the bag shut, leaving a small opening.
At that moment, he sensed a slight dematerialization in his "Second Self," which reminded him of a similar situation he had encountered near Jiao Mountain.
Was this related to the well child? What was this creature?
Fortunately, the damage was minimal, causing him almost no harm, so he decided not to investigate further. Standing up, he lifted the creature and prepared to leave.
As he walked away, the man on the ground, Tian Ge, seemed to regain consciousness, likely due to Chen Chuan's restraint. Still groggy, he mumbled, "Brother Tong, you can take the stuff, but you should pay for it too."
Ignoring him, Chen Chuan hung the bag on his bike and was about to leave when his foot suddenly froze.
Brother Tong? He seemed to recall something.
Recalling the situation, he quickly parked his bike and returned to the well, opening the plastic bag containing the drugs and emptying its contents. Inside were boxes of Tian Cong Baicao's Awakening Capsules and vials of injection drugs produced by the Towered Company.
These were... anti-metamorphosis drugs.
Taking a deep breath, he approached Tian Ge and kicked him again, rendering him unconscious once more.
Gathering the drugs, he pushed his bike outside and located a phone booth. Picking up the receiver, he was about to dial the Patrol Bureau's number but hung up.
After a moment's thought, he retrieved a piece of paper from his bag and dialed the number on it.
After a brief wait, a loud voice answered, "Hello? Who's calling at this hour?"
"Uncle Wei, I'm looking for Wei Chang'an. I'm his classmate, Chen Chuan," he replied.
"A classmate, huh? Hold on," said the voice.
After a short pause, Wei Chang'an's slightly fatigued voice came through, "Hello? Who is this?"
"Brother Wei? It's Chen Chuan here," he answered.
"My junior?" Wei Chang'an's voice perked up slightly, and he asked, "Is something wrong? If you need help, just ask Brother Wei. I'll do my best!"
"Brother Wei, I think I saw Tong Qianjiang," Chen Chuan said.
"Who?"
Chen Chuan repeated slowly, "Tong Qianjiang."
Wei Chang'an's breathing quickened, and he whispered urgently, "Where are you?"
"Chen Chuan spoke, 'North of the city, near the Old City God Temple, specifically at...', he glanced at the opposite side under the streetlight and said, 'There's a North Warehouse Department Store there.'
Wei Chang'an asked, 'Are you safe now?'
'I'm safe,' Chen Chuan replied.
'Good,' Wei Chang'an said. 'Stay where you are, don't call anyone, and don't wander around. I'll be there soon! Remember, don't take any risks, ensure your safety first!'
'I understand, Wei Ge,' Chen Chuan assured him.
Wei Chang'an hung up the phone after speaking.
Chen Chuan thought for a moment, then rode his bike back to the alley where he found Tian Ge still unconscious. He took out a prepared rope, tied him up, and carried him out to the street.
Just as he was about to step out of the alley, he heard a group of people running towards him from the other end of the street. He looked ahead and saw about twenty to thirty people rushing in his direction. When they spotted him, one of them pointed and shouted, 'It's that kid! And Tian Ge is with him!'
Chen Chuan parked his bike at the side, got off, and slowly approached the group.
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Wei Chang'an drove swiftly, taking just over a quarter of an hour to arrive from the southwest of the city.
But when he reached the location, he saw people lying on the street, from the street corner all the way to a few lampposts in the distance. They were groaning and moaning, and the ground was littered with broken clubs, deformed and bent cleavers, and steel pipes. By the roadside phone booth, a bicycle was parked, and Chen Chuan was quietly leaning against the back of his bike, using the lamppost light to examine something.
'Whoa!' Wei Chang'an exclaimed, slowing his car down. He unbuckled his seatbelt, opened the door, and walked over to Chen Chuan. 'Are you alright, junior?'
Chen Chuan stood up and replied, 'I'm fine.'
'Good,' Wei Chang'an said. 'Now, tell me, what happened?'
Chen Chuan recounted the previous events and showed Wei Chang'an the medicine he had obtained.
After listening carefully, Wei Chang'an's expression turned serious. 'Your guess was right. That man is most likely Tong Qianjiang!'
He patted Chen Chuan's shoulder, feeling relieved. 'Fortunately, you didn't engage him. This guy is extremely skilled. Even I wouldn't be confident of winning against him, and he might be carrying weapons, making him even more dangerous.'
In his mind, Chen Chuan was still the same person from two months ago. Although he had become quite formidable as a Wu Yi student, Wei Chang'an didn't think he was a match for Tong Qianjiang, who was a thorough fugitive. Moreover, it was hard to say if Tong Qianjiang had backup, and these escaped convicts were not to be taken lightly.
'Wei Ge, can you find Tong Qianjiang's whereabouts based on these people?' Chen Chuan asked.
Wei Chang'an shook his head. 'It's almost impossible to find Tong Qianjiang through these small-time thugs, but...' He smiled, 'I have a hunch, and if it's true, junior, both of us will make a great contribution!'
Wei Chang'an walked over to Tian Ge, pinched his philtrum a few times, and after a few seconds, Tian Ge slowly regained consciousness. Wei Chang'an immediately released his hand and wiped it with a handkerchief. 'Hey, do you know Scarface?'
Tian Ge shuddered and looked at the two of them. 'No, I don't know him.'
'Well, I do,' Wei Chang'an said, throwing away the handkerchief. 'Junior, we can't find Tong Qianjiang right now, but we can follow this lead to find Scarface, and through him, we can get to Chou Huzi. Tong Qianjiang came here for a deal with him!'
Excitedly, he continued, 'I've been looking for Scarface for almost two months without any leads, but now we have a tail to follow, thanks to you, junior!'
Wei Chang'an walked to the phone booth, made a few calls, then returned, saying, 'Junior, I'm taking this man with me. If we find Scarface, we might be able to locate Tong Qianjiang's gang. Do you know what this means? This case is already hanging in the Government Hall, and I'll add your name to the commission. Shall we go now?'
Chen Chuan patted the back of the bike rack and said, 'Wei Ge, I still have some things to take care of.'
'Alright, then,' Wei Chang'an agreed. 'Don't worry about this, someone will handle it later. If I find any clues about Scarface, I'll let you know.'
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(End of Chapter)
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