Free Web NovelChapter 58: Chapter 58: The Investigation Corps of Villains
After the conversation, the group finally arrived at the third level.
Just at first glance, Bai Wu could tell the huge disparity between the noble district and the two levels below.
In Bai Wu’s opinion, the technology of the lower levels lagged a century behind his original era, no exaggeration.
If it weren’t for the occasional items brought down by people from the third level, the lower levels would resemble the end of a feudal era.
But the third level was completely different. As soon as he ascended to the third level, he saw two hundred meter tall high-rises everywhere.
On the huge TV wall billboards, various stylish ladies wore the latest fashion.
On the streets, Bai Wu even saw many concept car styles from his previous life.
It was early morning, and the roads on both sides were filled with people hurrying to work. Everything was so close to a first-tier city from his former world.
They were considered superior by those from the lower levels, hailed as nobles, yet they were just a group working for the managers on the fourth level.
However, they indeed had much more dignity compared to those on the edge of society, wearing tattered clothes with limited access to pathways in the lower levels.
And this was just the edge of the entire third level. There were relatively fewer shops and office buildings compared to the center, which housed the busiest part of the third level.
In another corner on the edge lay the industrial area, where a large number of people from the lower levels gathered.
They were the hardest working mates, continuously manufacturing various props on the production line.
Compared to that, their income was about the same as that of the lower-level miners, but they didn’t have to leave the tower to face certain risks.
At least, the people of the third level believed that providing such decent jobs to the lower levels was a blessing for them. They should work overtime without compensation and be grateful.
On the way to the center, Bai Wu could even see an advertisement for a luxury vehicle, with a car the lower levels could never afford in their lifetimes, and the slogan said:
I’m already fueled up, how about you, worker?
All along the way, the billboards were dense with slogans flaunting wealth and mocking poverty, all stimulating consumption.
Bai Wu now had a general idea of the third level’s appearance and forced himself not to think about these things anymore.
The others had long been accustomed to it, and Wu Jiu efficiently called a cab, ready to head straight to the asylum in the third level.
The drivers on the third level were mostly talkative, but once they saw the prominent "secondary" on the identity card and then looked at the group’s clothes, from the Investigation Corps, his desire to chat instantly faded.
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The asylum was just a more colloquial term. In reality, it was called the High Tower Mental Rehabilitation Center.
The construction specifications were far above the ordinary, for in the entire High Tower, this was the only place designated for "abnormal" people.
Outside the asylum, it was quite deserted and quiet, so much so that Bai Wu occasionally could hear some strange noises coming from inside.
Screams, laughter, shouting, crying.
The greatest lesson history has taught humanity is that humanity never learns from its lessons.
[A hospital placed outside the tower would immediately turn aberrant, and it’s not just the patients that are abnormal here.]
Bai Wu guessed that maybe the Ninth Hospital outside the tower back in the day was similar to what was inside here.
The only difference was that the patients here did not become Evil Fallen.
At the entrance, two members from the Garrison Corps responsible for handling cases were already waiting for Wu Jiu.
The case investigation began, but before that, a small incident occurred.
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"Yo, isn’t this the famous Captain Gu. Haven’t seen you in a few days and you’ve grown taller," said a seemingly honest-looking bald man with a slightly askew tie, mild dark circles under his eyes, wearing glasses, giving an impression of scholarly gentleness.
Wu Jiu paid no attention, but Lin Wurou wouldn’t let someone verbally bully her captain:
"Haven’t seen you in a few days, Captain Ding’s hair seems to have grown denser, but perhaps with more hair, you’ve lost your sight, which is why you’ve shaved it off again?"
After finishing her retort, Lin Wurou flipped her hair dismissively, lamenting with annoyance:
"Captain Ding must be so envious, ’again’ not needing to wash his hair, just look at that overpowering scent."
Bai Wu revealed a smile, tsk tsk, Lin sure is vicious enough.
The moment Dwarf was mocked for his height, Lin immediately retorted with a jab at the bald man’s luxuriant hair.
Captain Ding, named Ding Tai Sheng, his face immediately grew stern.
"Ms. Lin, how dare you insult our captain? Typical of brutes from the second floor, no manners, only capable of personal attacks."
Standing behind Ding Tai Sheng was a man with a sharp chin and noodle-like hair.
"Personal attack? I didn’t mention anyone just now, did I? Huo Noodle, how long has it been since you washed your hair?"
"You motherf***er!" The man with noodle hair wasn’t actually called Huo Noodle; his real name was Huo Ting, and he was quite a figure in the Garrison Corps.
"Alright, Wurou, don’t argue with them."
Wu Jiu rarely showed emotions, but at the moment, he appeared quite amused, and Bai Wu now realized that having Lin on the team was indeed a smart move.
The Garrison Corps, initially intending to mock them, suddenly fell silent.
Wu Jiu said:
"We are here to investigate a case and have the authority to do so. If you have any clues about the case, feel free to share them. But if you’re just here to pick fights, you can leave now."
Ding Tai Sheng mocked:
"Do you think you can uncover anything? The only reason we invited you here was to make fools of you. Little Dwarf, I admit you’re decent in a fight, but when it comes to solving cases, you’re far out of our league."
"The Investigation Corps is just a bunch of brainless brutes. I believe this investigation will make the higher-ups realize just that. Solving a hundred cases? In the lower levels, you just beat confessions out of them, right? I think you are just crazy for achievements. You’d better seize this opportunity, hahaha..."
Lin Wurou’s eyes were cold. Wu Jiu maintained his usual expression, but the casual look on his face vanished.
That was indeed the fact—their arrogance was based on having all the advantages of time, location, and support on the third floor, as well as holding onto some of the clues.
They had also destroyed the evidence that could have been passed to the Investigation Corps. This naturally made them confident of victory.
Moreover, only four members from the Investigation Corps had arrived, while their opponents certainly had more than these two. These two showed up solely to demoralize Wu Jiu.
After all, he was the only one capable of putting the Gao Ta Town Garrison Corps in their place.
Bai Wu smiled, stepped in front of Ding Tai Sheng, and straightened his tie as he said:
"The ring on your left ring finger signifies you’re married; it looks quite old. Captain Ding’s tie is a bit crooked—it seems Mrs. Ding doesn’t really help you with that. You know, it’s not necessary to wear a ring to work. I suppose Captain Ding respects Mrs. Ding quite a bit? Such enviable love.
But there are two different scents of perfume on you, tsk tsk. I used to know a bald guy who loved to have a good time, but at least he looked like Jay Chou. You, Captain Ding... it’s a bit embarrassing.
Let’s see, oh, you didn’t manage to clean up the 0.94cm love bite on the back of your neck, you really are careless. Since you’ve got dark circles under your eyes as well, it’s best to be a neat and tidy ’time assassin’ and not leave traces behind. Yet, what a small mouth you have, Captain Ding, you sure know how to enjoy yourself." freēwebnovel.com
While not sure who Jay Chou was, Bai Wu’s remarks instantly made Ding Tai Sheng’s hair stand on end.
This was clearly a warning to Ding Tai Sheng, indicating that he was someone who feared his wife, whose status was higher than his own, and who was suspected of infidelity.
The deduction was somewhat far-fetched, but it hit Ding Tai Sheng’s soft spots right on.
Because Prayle’s Eye had provided Bai Wu with an interesting piece of information:
[There is a 300-pound tank in his house.]
The only note was this one sentence, but it was enough for Bai Wu to deduce a lot of information.
"What would the honored Mrs. Ding think if she knew that Captain Ding frequently does charity, helping young girls out of poverty?"
Ding Tai Sheng was taken aback; he hadn’t expected this man to know so much from just one glance.
"What... what do you want? Don’t talk nonsense!"
"Ah, just kidding around. The thing is, I just can’t keep my mouth shut. I’m terrible at keeping secrets, and usually, within three days, the whole lower levels know about them."
Cold sweat broke out on Ding Tai Sheng’s forehead.
"But if you’re nicer to us, Captain Ding, and cooperate more with our work in the future, maybe I won’t say anything. After all, I don’t have any evidence, but if Mrs. Ding is the suspicious type, you’re not going to have a good time, right?"
He patted Ding Tai Sheng on the shoulder, leaving the man looking noticeably stiff, clearly frightened.
Bai Wu signaled to Wu Jiu, Lin Wurou, and Ye Weiming, then they walked into the Asylum.
