Chapter 242: Peace Conference

Actually, it's no wonder Tengyuan Jintai immediately thought of the 'Weasel'.

After all.

This intelligence is top-secret, and the Weasel is the person who has obtained the most of their top-secret intelligence.

Or perhaps…

Has the Chongqing government already cracked the Special Agency's code?

Whatever the possibility may be, it makes Tengyuan Jintai feel heart-pounding fear.

This Weasel must be caught!

Otherwise, if we just let him continue stealing intelligence and launch targeted operations, who knows how big a commotion it could cause later.

Xinchuan Zhizai is dead.

Keeping this matter secret any longer serves no purpose.

After thinking, Tengyuan Jintai immediately called Chen Yongren.

……

At this moment.

The real 'Weasel', Chen Yongren, was leisurely sitting in his office, reviewing the gains from killing Xinchuan Zhizai.

After killing Xinchuan Zhizai, the system judged that Chen Yongren had completed a mission and rewarded him with a skill, giving him face.

【Ultimate Killing King】: Master, you will become proficient in all killing techniques.

Though the description is simple, Chen Yongren felt it was extraordinary.

Chen Yongren sat in his chair, scanned the surrounding objects, his gaze locked on a Parker steel pen in the pen holder, and in his mind he had at least ten ways to kill.

The books, telephone, telephone line, stationery, file folders and other items on the desk were, in Chen Yongren's eyes, excellent killing tools.

Not only tools.

Even bare-handed, Chen Yongren could think of over a hundred killing methods, using every part of himself to strike down his target.

Fingers, head, elbow, shin, even teeth.

Not only could he choose to kill with a single blow, but he could also cause the target to die slowly, with timing controllable down to milliseconds.

He could make you die within ten seconds of living, and would never let you live to eleven seconds.

Chen Yongren was very satisfied with this new skill.

After all.

After all, more skills never burden one, especially when they're all killing techniques.

Versatile, unimaginable killing methods can likewise confuse the enemy's sight.

Besides the skill reward, after killing Xinchuan Zhizai, Chen Yongren also received a $200,000 reward, fattening his wallet.

Thanks to Xinchuan Zhizai's high status, good authority, and his position in the Special Agency, the system also graciously randomly upgraded a skill for him.

【Divine Makeup Technique】 also received this enhancement.

Simply put, the enhanced makeup technique saves his own makeup time, like wearing a mask that can freely change anyone's face without any flaw.

After all.

In certain urgent moments, the enemy won't give you enough time to do makeup.

But this effect applies only to Chen Yongren.

For targets other than himself, makeup is still needed to alter their appearance.

Chen Yongren quickly walked into the office restroom and tested the upgraded makeup technique in front of the mirror.

With a thought.

In the mirror, Chen Yongren instantly took on the appearance of Zhang Haifeng.

"Whoa!"

Chen Yongren carefully examined himself in the mirror, but with the naked eye he could see no flaw at all.

Even Zhang Haifeng's tiny blackhead on the tip of his nose, and the bump on his forehead caused by internal heat, were perfectly reproduced.

Chen Yongren then changed several more faces in succession; every appearance he imagined was reflected in the mirror.

The upgraded makeup technique is indeed not simple.

Chen Yongren was having fun when suddenly he heard a ringtone.

Hmm?

Could it be that old devil Tengyuan Jintai calling?

Chen Yongren's mind stirred; he immediately restored his face to its original appearance, hurried back to his seat, and picked up the phone.

As expected.

From the receiver came Tengyuan Jintai's weary voice.

"Chen Sang."

"Director Tengyuan, what's wrong?" Chen Yongren feigned ignorance.

Tengyuan Jintai didn't hide anything, briefly recounting the matter of Xinchuan Zhizai.

Chen Yongren feigned surprise: "An assassination? How could this happen? Who did it?"

Tengyuan Jintai saw no need to explain, saying directly: "Talking about this now is pointless; the most important thing is to catch the mastermind."

"Follow the vine to melon, find his superior, root out this gang of spies lurking in Songhu, learn their next moves, and prevent greater losses!"

"But relying solely on the clue of the Zhongzheng rifle is far from enough." Chen Yongren shook his head: "Such rifles are everywhere; tracking them down is too difficult."

After a pause, Chen Yongren said: "I request to go to the scene to investigate; perhaps I can find some clues."

"Room 302, 3rd floor, Saito Apartment." Tengyuan Jintai said without further ado.

Chen Yongren's outward identity is that of a fawning collaborator; he naturally must put on the appropriate demeanor.

After hanging up the phone, Chen Yongren had Zeng Qiru lead an action team to the Saito Apartment.

Fujiwara, you old devil, over here!

The matter is of great importance.

After giving the order to Chen Yongren, Fujiwara Chinta went to Tufeiyuan's office and reported to Tufeiyuan Er the news of Shinchuan Zhizai's assassination.

I never expected to get another new piece of news from Tufeiyuan Er.

"Fujiwara-kun, the Army Ministry just sent word that, to demonstrate the friendship between the Locust Army and the new government, they have decided to hold a Peace Conference in Songhu." Tufeiyuan Er said through gritted teeth.

"Shinchuan Zhizai came not only to capture the weasel alive, but also for this matter!"

"But now, Songhu has actually seen such a thing!"

Fujiwara Chinta fell silent for a moment, then said: "General, since the enemy could get hold of Shinchuan Zhizai's schedule, does that mean they already know about the Peace Conference?"

"The enemy is still lurking in the shadows; if something happens to safety…"

"We don't know where the enemy is, nor how much information they've intercepted; holding another Peace Conference would just be asking for trouble."

"Baka!" Tufeiyuan Er immediately snapped: "You idiot, just because the enemy is taking action, do we have to shrink like turtles?"

"The Army Ministry's intention is clear: the Peace Conference must be held."

"This concerns the legitimacy of the new government!"

"If we do that, we'll be scared off; wouldn't that let the outside world mock us, and make people view the new government and the Great Japan Locust Army in what way?"

"Hai!" Fujiwara Chinta hastily stood and bowed deeply: "I understand, sir!"

"How should the security issue be resolved? Should the officers and officials attending the banquet take the special train or the steamship? I can then formulate the corresponding security plan in advance."

"We will publicly say they are coming by steamship to draw the enemy spies' attention, but in fact they will arrive in Songhu by special train." Tufeiyuan Er said in a low voice.

"This Peace Conference is very important to us; the meeting starts in five days, and within these five days we must catch the bastard who assassinated Shinchuan Zhizai!"

"Hai!" Fujiwara Chinta immediately stood: "Please rest assured, General, I have already handed the reconnaissance mission over to Chen Yongren."

"He has already led his troops to the scene to investigate; I believe he will surely find some clues."

"Chen Yongren?" Tufeiyuan Er asked.

"Hai!" Fujiwara Chinta nodded.

Tufeiyuan Er pondered for a moment, his tone grave: "Wasn't it him who first answered the phone that day?"