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Chapter 778: The Aftermath
Chapter 778: The Aftermath
Xu Chan's strike had been fatal, sending Mr. Yan's body collapsing forward with a thud onto the ground. The back of his head revealed a gaping wound, leaving no doubt that he was beyond saving.
The armed personnel in the Emergency Affairs Center and Captain Lv's team at the back were all stunned, neither side had anticipated that the battle would be decided so swiftly.
Xu Chan, sheathed his sword, silently observing the corpse on the ground.
Mr. Yan's strength had been formidable, even if slightly inferior to Xu Chan's. But in combat, it wasn't just about strength; experience and adaptability played crucial roles.
The gap between them wasn't insurmountable.
However, the difference lay in Xu Chan's recent battlefield experience, which imbued him with a life-and-death mindset for this confrontation. In contrast, Mr. Yan hadn't adjusted his mentality, despite his talk of compulsion and regulations. He failed to realize that while the external war had ended, an internal one had quietly commenced.
This subtle distinction determined the ultimate outcome.
The armed personnel in the center were visibly terrified, their guns still aimed at Xu Chan, but none dared pull the trigger.
They knew Mr. Yan's prowess all too well. If even he could be felled with a single strike, what purpose would shooting serve now? And if Xu Chan was willing to kill Mr. Yan, he could just as easily target them.
Mr. Yan's deputy, amidst his terror, immediately reported the incident to the Emergency Affairs Center, which then relayed it to the relevant officials in the Municipal Parliament.
These officials were shocked to learn that Xu Chan had directly killed Mr. Yan. They wondered where Xu Chan had found such audacity. Instead of pursuing the issue, they grew apprehensive, questioning if this action had been sanctioned by the Government Hall or if it signaled a move against them by the Central City government.
They promptly contacted the Parliament and checked the situation with both the Government Hall and the Defense Department, but found no signs of any unusual activity.
Reassured, they officially ordered the arrest of Xu Chan and his group for defying Central City regulations and killing the enforcers. They labeled Chen Chuan as the instigator and swiftly used media to spread this news throughout Central City, aiming to stir public opinion.
At that moment in the Handling Bureau, Wang Weiguang remained in the room, awaiting news from the Municipal Parliament.
He had been instructed by the Parliament to wait for Han Fu's release and help him regain power.
Although Han Fu was imprisoned and his duties and powers suspended, the process wasn't complete. For someone of his rank, it would take at least a month.
With only half a month passed since the start, Han Fu technically still held his position. If released, theoretically, he could reclaim his authority.
But this was merely theoretical. With Agent An present, unless Chen Chuan's authority was overridden, the evidence and testimony submitted earlier remained valid. Without higher authority or special evidence to overturn everything, the case couldn't be reversed.
Wang Weiguang held little hope for this outcome.
Yet, he knew the last Handling Bureau supervisor was outside and might not return. Now, with Zou Jinhang, the daily operations leader, and Wang Weiguang, both executive captains, no one could restrain him. If those above them were gone, his current strength could land him the investigation director's position.
From this perspective, Han Fu's downfall might not be entirely bad.
Just then, Agent An's voice sounded, "Captain Wang, your application to meet Han Fu has been approved. You can proceed to the high-security detention room now."
Wang Weiguang was astonished. Could it be true? He left his team upstairs and took the elevator down to the underground detention area, passing several security checks before reaching Han Fu's cell.
Seeing Han Fu hanging on the wall, his emaciated body resembling a skeleton, Wang Weiguang felt a chill. He approached and said, "Supervisor Han, it's been a while."
Han Fu slowly lifted his head, his bloodshot eyes devoid of irises. Their gaze sent a shiver down Wang Weiguang's spine.
"How did you get in here?"
Wang Weiguang steadied himself and smiled, "Supervisor Han, trust in the Municipal Parliament's strength. If they want me to see you, I will."
He revealed a meaningful smile, stepped forward, and pulled out an implant from his arm, inserting it into Han Fu's chest. A crimson fluid, like blood, flowed into Han Fu's body.
Han Fu convulsed, but his shriveled heart began to swell, and his flesh and blood seemed to regenerate.
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Wang Weiguang saw that the medicine had been fully injected, and he quickly pulled the intravenous tube out, taking a few steps back. "This new medicine provided by the Union can help you recover quickly. A fighter can only use it once in their lifetime, but I believe that after this, you won't need it again."
After a few minutes, Han Fu's convulsions stopped, and his muscles, tendons, and altered tissues began to regenerate. He lifted his head and asked, "What's the situation outside now?"
"Well, the Chen Manager who captured you went to the Fusion Land earlier and hasn't returned yet. Director Wu's quarantine period isn't over, so for now, Zou Jinhang is the acting captain in charge of daily affairs..."
As the former director of the Handling Bureau, Han Fu knew exactly what this meant. His eyes flickered, and at that moment, with two clanging sounds, he broke free from the shackles on his feet using his strength. He then broke the handcuffs on his hands, and his body fell from above.
However, his skin was still not fully covered, making him look like a blood-red mummy, even more terrifying.
Wang Captain waved his hand upwards and threw a glass medicine tube over, "This is from the Municipal Parliament for you, Director Han."
Han Fu caught it in his hand, "What's this?"
"Of course, you should be rewarded for all you've done for the Parliament."
Director Han took another look, and his eyes flashed with surprise and delight, "Pure Substance?!"
"Yes!"
Wang Weiguang smiled, "So, as long as we follow the Municipal Parliament, we'll have a bright future."
Han Fu didn't respond, but he didn't hesitate. He immediately went to the bottle seal and poured the pure substance down his throat.
His flesh and blood had been regenerating, and after drinking the pure substance, it seemed to accelerate the process. In less than ten minutes, he was completely restored, although his new skin looked a bit pale. But his eyes were filled with a special brilliance.
He slowly raised his hand, and a faint light flickered from it.
Spiritual Perception!
Wang Weiguang was surprised and apprehensive when he saw this. He took a step back, "Director Han, this..."
Han Fu stared at the faint light, and with his cultivation progress, he was already close to attaining Spiritual Perception. He only lacked resources and a certain mental state, missing something all along.
But this time, both his body and mind had been tempered. Now, with the help of the medicine and pure substance, he had recovered his body and even transcended to this level.
Of course, the breach in the World Ring also played an indispensable role, allowing him to more easily grasp that power. Once he became familiar with it, he could even control it with his eyes closed.
He thought back to the scene where Chen Chuan brutally beat him, and a cold light flashed in his eyes. If it were him now, the outcome would be different.
Wang Weiguang calmed himself and said, "Director Han, congratulations. The Parliament wants me to cooperate with you and help you take control of the Handling Bureau. Should we gather our people and take action now?"
Han Fu said, "Right now, no one in the Bureau trusts me. According to you, my men should all be detained separately."
Wang Weiguang looked at him and said, "I believe Director Han, you must have left some people behind. You've been running the Handling Bureau for so many years; it's impossible that you didn't leave any backup plan, right? And I've brought some people with me, all from the Gray Shell Agency to support us. Director Han, this time, you take the lead, and I'll assist you. First, let's deal with those who oppose you, and then we'll win over some sensible people. After that, we'll release your men, and it shouldn't be difficult to control the Handling Bureau. As for the charges, the Parliament will help you find an advocate to handle it. You don't need to worry about that."
Han Fu didn't think the situation would be this simple. Even his escape seemed strange, but now he was truly free, and that was the most important thing, especially since he now possessed Spiritual Perception, which allowed him to do many things he couldn't before.
At this moment, Wang Weiguang's Border Token suddenly rang. He took a look, lifted his head, and said to Han Fu with a mix of tension and excitement, "Director Han, the Chen Manager who captured you is back. They're on their way back to the Handling Bureau, but he made a stupid mistake. Xu Chan killed Yan Zhiwen from the Emergency Affairs Center on the way, and the Municipal Parliament has issued a wanted arrest warrant. Director Han, this is a great opportunity to take them down!"
Hearing Chen Chuan's name, Han Fu's eyes flashed with deep hatred. But he noticed another name and cautiously asked, "Is Xu Chan there too?"
"Yes, but you don't need to worry, Director Han. The Parliament has dispatched a team to capture them, and they're on their way."
Wang Weiguang smiled, "Director Han, now that you've attained Spiritual Perception, facing that Chen Manager shouldn't be a problem, right?"
A cold light flashed in Han Fu's eyes, and the faint light on his fist flickered, "I will repay him double for all the torment and pain I endured."
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