Chapter 41: A Plan? I Don't Need That Thing

When it came to cracking down on cults, Jiang Qin had always been very enthusiastic.

This was also the last B-level Task he would be carrying out.

As long as this mission could be completed successfully, he would be able to take on a Garrison Task. Given the Zhenling Bureau's standing in Huaxia, it was undoubtedly the highest local law enforcement authority—even the military had to accept its jurisdiction.

Early morning.

Because the mission city was some distance from Modu, Jiang Qin and his companion chose to travel by car; barring any surprises, it would take half a day to arrive.

It was a city near the Frontier.

Su Lingwei, dressed in a tight-fitting outfit, gathered information as she spoke: "Heitu Cheng is close to the Frontier and occasionally suffers raids from Fierce Beasts. Whether in economy or population, it ranks at the very bottom among our country's many cities."

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"The group was founded by Yang Zhenghua seventy years ago. Every year it donates large sums to support local impoverished households and adopts war orphans—building over twenty orphanages and senior care centers in Heitu Cheng alone—so it enjoys very high public approval there."

She raised her head, puzzled, and asked: "A group this large doesn't seem to have any motive to cooperate with the Gods Cult at all."

Their mission this time was to investigate whether Fengyue Group had any ties to the Gods Cult.

Jiang Qin's lips curved slightly: "How could there be no motive? Money and power—they truly don't need those. But don't forget the Gods Cult can also forcibly raise a person's martial strength, and the price it demands for that is people."

"And the one thing Fengyue Group never lacks is people!"

He didn't think the Academy would joke about the Gods Cult connection. If it stated there was involvement, it must have some evidence in hand—just not enough to topple Fengyue Group. But that was already enough.

As long as there's a link to the Gods Cult, no matter the reason… wipe them all out!

…

Half a day later, Heitu Cheng station.

Over twenty Zhenling Bureau Investigators lined up in two rows, quietly waiting at the exit.

The roar of the train came; a red train slowly pulled into the station, came to a steady stop beside the platform, the cabin doors opened automatically, and passengers poured out in waves.

Two young men and women were the last to step out of the train.

The lead Zhenling Bureau Investigator stepped forward—a woman with long black hair, looking no older than thirty.

"Investigator Jiang, hello."

"I am Shen Ling, the acting head of the Heitu Cheng Zhenling Bureau branch. On behalf of the Heitu Cheng Zhenling Bureau, I welcome your arrival!"

Acting head? A Linghai Chuji?

Jiang Qin nodded and gestured at Su Lingwei behind him: "Hello, this is my assistant, Su Lingwei."

Su Lingwei and Shen Ling exchanged a glance, nodded, and that counted as their greeting.

Then Jiang Qin asked, curious: "Heitu Cheng is close to the Frontier—by rights there should at least be a Divine Image Realm Realm Martial Artist stationed here. Why…"

"Originally, that was the case." Shen Ling's face showed helplessness as she explained: "But not long ago, several Beast Tides broke out at the Frontier. Not just our Heitu Cheng, but the Zhenling Bureau heads and most of the elites from several surrounding cities were all urgently dispatched to the Frontier to hold the line and defend against the Beast Tides."

Jiang Qin's face then showed understanding—no wonder the Heitu Cheng head was only at the Spirit Sea Realm.

That explained it perfectly. With personnel drawn away, the local Zhenling Bureau couldn't do anything to Fengyue Group even if it had some evidence, so it posted the task, which he ended up taking.

The group walked toward the station exit.

Jiang Qin got straight to the point: "Do you have evidence of Fengyue Group colluding with the Gods Cult?"

Shen Ling nodded and said seriously: "Not long ago, we caught them in the act of trading with the Gods Cult. After losing over a dozen personnel, we managed to capture a member of the Yang family. Under severe interrogation, he confessed everything."

Evidence is all he needed—with evidence, he could act freely.

Jiang Qin asked again: "What about Fengyue Group's personnel? For instance, how many Martial Artists are under them, and what's the strongest cultivation? There shouldn't be a Divine Image Realm Realm, right?"

"Of course not." Shen Ling answered quickly, rattling it off as if reciting her own inventory. If there really were a Divine Image Realm Realm, the task rating would be more than B Ji.

"Fengyue Group's security department is entirely composed of Martial Artists, numbering over a hundred, but most are at the Mortal Embryo Realm, with only a very few at the Spirit Drawing Realm—not much of a threat to us. The real threat is the bodyguard squad around Yang Hao—thirteen people in total, each at least at the Spirit Sea Realm."

Yang Hao, the current head of Fengyue Group and patriarch of the Yang family.

Although in this world Martial Artists stood supreme, they were still graded by level.

As long as one was willing to spend more money, Spirit Sea Realm Martial Artists weren't hard to hire. After all, Martial Artists also needed cultivation resources—not everyone had deep pockets.

The Heitu Cheng Zhenling Bureau's vehicles were military off-road vehicles, built for durability, strong power, and affordability.

From the moment Jiang Qin accepted the task, he was the mission's highest authority, so as soon as Shen Ling got in the car, she asked:

"Investigator Jiang, what do we do next? You've just arrived and must be weary from the journey—shall we find a place to eat and rest first, then lay out a meticulous plan before taking action?"

"Mm, the ride was indeed a bit tiring. Then let's go to Fengyue Group for a casual meal."

"Alright… huh? Go… to Fengyue Group?"

Under Shen Ling's stunned gaze, Jiang Qin casually waved his hand: "That's right, Fengyue Group. Give their boss a call and have them prepare to receive us."

A plan?

He had never needed that thing—charging straight through was his style.

Su Lingwei in the back seat said with a serious face: "Remember to have them prepare some desserts and Fierce Beast legs. I want the most expensive ones—none of the cheap stuff."

Shen Ling's mouth twitched. Good lord—anyone who knew would think you were here on a mission; anyone who didn't would think you'd come to fleece some fat dog of a tycoon.

Still, she obediently made the arrangements. These two were both Investigators from the Academy—perhaps they had some trump cards. In any case, even if things came to a fight, getting out should not be a big problem.

One Zhenling Bureau vehicle after another pulled away from the station, heading straight for Fengyue Group.

In a corner, a shadowy figure furtively pulled back its head and sent the message out.

…

Fengyue Mansion stood in the very heart of Heitu Cheng, a towering skyscraper piercing the clouds—one of the city's landmark buildings.

In an office on the top floor.

"Understood. The bonus will be transferred to you by the finance department shortly."

Yang Hao hung up the phone, a cold glint flashing in his eyes. He pressed a button beneath his desk.

Soon, his assistant walked in.

"Chairman Yang, you wanted to see me."

"Mm, the Zhenling Bureau people are heading our way with ill intent. Have Wang Xingshan go stall them right now — I don't care what method he uses, but he must hold them off for at least one day! I've kept him around this long, it's time he did something useful."

"After all... he is technically Heitu Cheng's vice mayor."

"Understood."

The assistant walked out.

Yang Hao leaned back in his chair, no longer paying attention to the matter.

The Zhenling Academy truly looks down on his Yang family — sending only an inexperienced whippersnapper and a Spirit-Guiding realm student. Very well then, let him teach these people a proper lesson!