Full-Time Public Enemy

Chapter 817 - 358: Prison Corruption Case (Part 1)

Ding Zhou left with Aviloya and Chen Gu. Having arrived a few days earlier, he was more familiar with the base and found a room for each of them.The others all thought that the new Ninth Power Level individual wanted to consult the veteran Ninth Power Level about certain matters. They just couldn't understand why Chen Gu was brought along.

But they could never have guessed that, after a moment of silence, Ding Zhou's first words would be: "I really had ulterior motives."

"I just wanted to use your help to advance to the Ninth Power Level. Back then I thought, once I became a Ninth Power Level too, what could you possibly do to me?"

"As long as I reached the Ninth Power Level, at least I would have room to negotiate."

"However, this promotion, thanks to Chen Gu, is a great favor that goes beyond words of gratitude! Not only that, I have witnessed some previously unimaginable... situations, and finally understood that the Ninth Power Level is not invincible."

After a pause, Ding Zhou continued, "Director, rest assured, the mindset of Deputy Director Ding today is completely different. We are all people of the Confederation, and I hope in the future there will be stories of the two Ninth Power Levels turning conflict into harmony within the Confederation."

Aviloya smiled faintly, "It certainly will."

Turning to Chen Gu, Ding Zhou said, "Captain Chen, once you return, you can take over the Independent Action Unit. However... please be lenient with the military and the Xiaogasa Family, and let them go back. Their fate can actually be given to Captain Chen to vent his anger, but in doing so, I would feel guilty. I can only shamelessly ask Captain Chen for a favor."

Chen Gu nodded in satisfaction, realizing that Ding Zhou's feeling of guilt proved that he had truly reformed.

"I have no anger, really. In every conflict, the one who suffers losses is always the Independent Action Unit."

That is indeed a fact.

Beside them, Aviloya pondered and said, "Since Deputy Director Ding has achieved the Ninth Power Level, it seems we won't be colleagues for much longer."

Ding Zhou, who had been at the Eighth Energy Level, always had limited vision. Now that he had reached the Ninth Power Level, even though he might be the weakest among them, he was at least at the level of a venerable one. Looking back at some problems now, he saw them with newfound clarity.

Aviloya's words also awakened him: the Elders' Council would never allow two Ninth Power Levels in the same organization. It's a severe waste of resources and would allow the Bureau of Mystic Security to grow endlessly.

Ding Zhou slightly bowed and asked Aviloya for a favor, "Director, could you give me some advance notice, so I can prepare early?"

Aviloya smiled and accepted the favor, "It should involve responsibilities within the intelligence department. Some duties may overlap with those of our Bureau of Mystic Security. The Elders' Council has always been a bit troubled by the coordination issues between our intelligence personnel and the intelligence department professionals. They might have Deputy Director Ding exclusively handle this part of the task, stationed within the intelligence department, mainly responsible for coordinating the relationship between the two."

Ding Zhou was delighted. This essentially meant he would be in charge of the entire professional section of the intelligence department, an independent stronghold.

Chen Gu breathed a sigh of relief. He had been somewhat worried that Ding Zhou's promotion would instead cause internal consumption within the Confederation, but it seemed the end result was positive.

What Chen Gu didn't know was that both Aviloya and the principal had undergone the Ninth Power Level promotion ceremony themselves. They were well aware of how shocking this promotion was to the person involved.

As long as Ding Zhou succeeded, his perspective would greatly broaden, and it was unlikely he would continue to fixate on the Bureau of Mystic Security and personal vendettas, striving with Aviloya for life and death.

The position within the intelligence department was also arranged through the combined efforts of Aviloya and the principal, providing Ding Zhou with the power and status befitting the Ninth Power Level, making it even less likely for him to continue any struggle with Aviloya.

Both were strategic individuals, not to mention the principal, an old strategist who personally orchestrated everything. Since Ding Zhou could be promoted, arrangements were made to eliminate all potential threats in advance.

But these details were not something to be shared with Chen Gu.

Instead of being angry, the principal was quite gratified by Chen Gu's previous concerns. The higher the energy level, the more caution was required, because a single mistake at such levels could have terrifying consequences.

Ding Zhou remained at the base to consolidate his level, familiarizing himself with his new powers. He planned to improve his abilities, feeling a strong sense of crisis and not wanting to remain under the label of the "weakest venerable one."

Chen Gu and Aviloya returned to Capital Star ahead of schedule, and Aviloya publicly announced the official promotion of Deputy Director Ding Zhou of the Bureau of Mystic Security to the Ninth Power Level!

Although Aviloya and Chen Gu knew Ding Zhou was definitely no match for Bosh Wilson, the Star State did not. They had just raised a Ninth Power Level individual, and the Confederation side followed suit. The people of Star State, having just felt a surge of excitement, were immediately poured with cold water, leaving them to wonder, are you deliberately targeting us?!

Chen Gu returned to the office building of the main bureau, where the sign for the "Independent Action Unit" next door had already been removed, and the place was deserted.

The Xiaogasa Family was in a sorry state, and outside of Chen Gu's sight, their family's forces had suffered heavy blows, now reduced to an empty shell. It would not be long before they were removed from the Confederation's top families, and whether they would gradually recover and return to the top, or completely vanish into the long river of history, the latter seemed more likely.

As for General Du Lifeng's faction in the military, their situation was slightly better. After all, it wasn't easy to act against people with military power.

However, the will of the Elders' Council, along with the "suggestions" from the two Ninth Power Level individuals, was expected to be gradually carried out, and their loss of power was already foreseeable.

Chen Gu pushed open the office door, finding the team members each busy with their tasks. Suddenly, someone noticed him and exclaimed, "Chen Gu!"

Everyone then turned around, erupting into cheers!

Chu Zheng excitedly shrieked and leaped forward, only for Chen Gu to raise a hand, casting an "Entanglement Control" to suspend her in mid-air. She remained in a pouncing position with an expression on her face, like an octopus, frozen in time.

However, Chu Zheng had already noticed Milgray behind Chen Gu, who was exquisite in appearance at least in terms of her skin color. A strong sense of crisis arose, and she stared at her vigilantly.

"Hahaha!" Everyone burst into laughter and gathered around. Only then did Chen Gu put Chu Zheng down with a smile, as Chu Zheng pouted, secretly displeased that her little scheme had been uncovered. She just wanted to take the opportunity to tackle the instructor, but he was on high alert giving no chance!

Had this latecomer little demon stolen the initiative! Chu Zheng discreetly observed Milgray, who acted as if she didn't exist and remained unresponsive.

Wu Yihuo rushed up, repeatedly saying, "That's great, following others on cases recently just doesn't excite me, it's more thrilling with you!"

As several voices spoke at once, Chen Jixian appeared, tapped the table to quiet everyone down: "Is there nothing to do?"

Everyone secretly grimaced at Chen Gu and returned to their seats. Before leaving, Melincha quietly said to Chen Gu: "Captain Zheng is jealous that you, the deputy captain, are more popular than him, you're in trouble."

Chen Jixian beckoned to Chen Gu: "Come in with me."

Before entering, Chen Jixian suddenly turned around, his eyelids half-closed, and said to Wu Yihuo: "You're following me on cases for a while now."

Wu Yihuo showed a bitter expression.

Chen Gu first introduced Milgray to everyone: "She's a transfer student from [Huai Shan Branch School], a professional currently interning at the Bureau alongside Shang Qingye."

This was previously discussed with Aviloya on the way back.

Then, Chen Gu followed his old son into his office, casually asking: "What about the senior Gongshu?"

"He's over at the base, several trainees are making good progress, might have the chance to become multi-professionals, you'll need to go over there one time."

Chen Gu nodded, and Chen Jixian tossed over a file, which Chen Gu received: "This is the case we're investigating recently, have a look."

Before Chen Gu opened the file, Chen Jixian added: "It's somewhat related to you."

Chen Gu became curious and quickly scanned through it: "Corruption in prison case? Are we even handling this now?"

This was previously the Wuzhaoyin City Second Prison of [Soul Imprisonment].

"Originally, it was just the hometown police system responsible, but in each investigation, whenever a critical point was reached, witnesses mysteriously died, and evidence vanished into thin air."

At this point, Chen Jixian's eyelids subtly lifted a bit, showing a faint, hard-to-detect pride: "The hometown police system is excellent, always finding clues in desperate situations, but after several repetitions, they realized this case may not be simple, it's highly likely a powerful professional is involved."

Chen Gu asked: "Has the local branch started an investigation?"

Chen Jixian nodded: "They didn't find anything, so they reported it up."

This wasn't surprising, when Chen Gu came to the headquarters, he took the most elite special agents from the Wuzhaoyin City branch, leaving it severely weakened. Although headquarters sent new personnel, they couldn't compare to Chen Gu's team.

"Should I go back to check?" Chen Gu volunteered.

Chen Jixian nodded.

As soon as the meeting ended, Chen Gu received a call from Qing Ruyan: "Director wants you to come over." Chen Gu hurriedly headed to the top floor of the headquarters building.

"When together just now, Aviloya said nothing, now she calls me over, for what?" Chen Gu grumbled to himself.

Aviloya was always busy, while Rainbow was always resting on her couch.

As soon as Chen Gu entered, Aviloya, without lifting her head, asked: "Do you know about the Wuzhaoyin City case?"

Chen Gu nodded: "I'll personally go back for the investigation."

"If during this case 21 contacts you again, try to ask his purpose, we're open to communicating with him."

Chen Gu was stunned, stating it so openly practically equals directly transmitting a message to 21.

But the director must have her own arrangement, Chen Gu nodded: "Okay."

Aviloya waved her hand: "If there's nothing else, you may go."

The director never lifted her head, but while Chen Gu was turning to leave, he was stopped by Rainbow, who said with a smile: "Heard you recently got hold of a precious sword, comparable to a high-level numbered item. Let's see it."

Chen Gu immediately sensed a chilling aggression emanating from the Valkyrie!