Free Web NovelChapter 626: Chapter 594: Found the Recharge Window? The System Is the Real Detective_2
Strictly speaking, it wasn’t a betrayal, but the minds of influential people are very narrow. Their displeasure is like a sword hanging over the heads of those below.
The plan was sound, but unfortunately, who was this special agent?
Despite losing in the family power struggle and being exiled to Lower City, he remained superior and did not believe that a mere Chief Constable of Lower City could present anything worth his attention.
Li Shang seemed oblivious to the disdain and coldness in the special agent’s eyes, his hands steadily holding the Sheepskin Scroll, his waist and back even more bent as he said in a deep voice:
"Special Agent, I found this from the Cyan Wolf Gang; you might find it interesting."
[Mask]’s true identity had already been exposed, and it was none other than Zheng Hang, the son of the former leader of the Cyan Wolf Gang.
Upon hearing this, the special agent’s pupils contracted slightly. freёwebnovel.com
Then Li Shang continued:
"The current leader of the Cyan Wolf Gang is Ma Bin. I had him thoroughly check everything left behind by Zheng Hang and his father, inside and out, over and over.
Eventually, we found this Sheepskin Scroll in a very secret compartment."
The special agent, leaning on the sofa, slightly straightened his back. Feng Ju’s head remained bowed in frustration, but his ears were keenly attentive.
Li Shang knew the moment was right and stopped holding back:
"The Sheepskin Scroll records a bloody Evil Sacrificial Ceremony, resembling the setup at the last crime scene of the 47 Academy homicide, which was Zheng Hang’s first murder..."
Li Shang stopped speaking at this point.
He knew the special agent would draw his own conclusions.
With steady hands, he pushed the Sheepskin Scroll forward another inch.
The arrogance on the special agent’s face completely vanished.
He grabbed the Sheepskin Scroll from Li Shang’s hands; it felt heavy and smooth.
The special agent instinctively rubbed his fingers over it, making a judgment:
"The Sheepskin Scroll is quite old, even the surface grease is patinated."
He eagerly untied the rope and quickly unfurled the scroll!
A strong scent, a mix of aged sheepskin musk and iron-like blood, hit him directly, causing Feng Ju, standing not far away, to hold his breath.
His heartbeat quickened momentarily, rising from one beat every 10 seconds to every 9 seconds.
On the Sheepskin Scroll, there were no words, but a pattern drawn with some dark red, almost black pigment, resembling a twisted face.
The special agent undoubtedly knew more about the Evil Sacrifice than Li Shang, and immediately grasped the significance of the scroll.
Though not a hundred percent certain, considering [Mask]’s existence, he was eighty percent sure in his heart.
He greedily glanced a few more times at the eerie image on the scroll, then, suppressing great temptation, reluctantly rolled the scroll back up.
He didn’t put the Sheepskin Scroll aside but clutched it in his hand tightly, as if afraid it would fly away.
The special agent raised his head, his gaze returned to Li Shang, becoming profoundly deep and indescribable.
"Very good, you did very well; you truly are a Detective in the Patrol Office, your talent is outstanding."
The special agent finally spoke, his voice deep and slow, making each word from his mouth seem sincere,
"Your previous ’disrespect’ towards me will be wiped clean."
The tension in Li Shang’s body instantly eased, as if a heavy burden was lifted.
He let out a long breath and said gratefully:
"Thank you for your magnanimity, Special Agent, Li Shang is endlessly grateful."
The special agent observed Li Shang’s reaction, a satisfied smile appearing on his face, and then said:
"Have you verified the authenticity of this Sheepskin Scroll?"
A chill ran through Li Shang’s heart, and he hastily replied:
"No, the contents of the Sheepskin Scroll are too sinister, and some of the patterns and symbols are beyond my understanding. I dare not verify, nor do I know how to verify."
The special agent squinted:
"The current leader of the Cyan Wolf Gang is called Ma Bin, right? What’s his role?"
Li Shang inwardly lamented, slightly regretting presenting the Sheepskin Scroll.
But without it, he couldn’t satisfy the special agent and would constantly worry about his reprisal. Yet presenting it brought new concerns.
This seemed like an unsolvable loop.
Li Shang swallowed and replied:
"Please rest assured, Special Agent, Ma Bin is a smart person. He handed the Sheepskin Scroll to me as soon as he found it."
The special agent asked no more questions, leaned forward, gently patted Li Shang on the shoulder, and said with a smile:
"Keep up the good work, I think you have great potential for the position of Chief of Patrol Office."
An ecstatic expression instantly spread across Li Shang’s face, as if the sudden favor knocked him senseless, and he walked away unsteadily.
Beside him, Feng Ju’s body jolted sharply, showing just the right amount of jealousy and resentment.
He resembled a dog that lost its bone, staring eagerly at the Special Agent... and the Sheepskin Scroll in his hand.
From his perspective, he couldn’t see the contents of the scroll, but from the conversation between the Special Agent and Li Shang, a startling suspicion slowly formed in his mind:
Perhaps that Sheepskin Scroll was what he desperately sought—the "Recharge Window"?!!
The Special Agent captured every expression and change of both individuals, a cold smile of control forming within.
The promises just made to Li Shang seemed addressed to him, but also served as a message for Feng Ju.
Looking at Feng Ju, he sighed:
"Li Shang did well; conversely, you’ve been disappointing. However, you are ultimately the person I trust most in Lower City. I’m willing to give you another chance."
Originally, the Special Agent wasn’t planning to forgive Feng Ju’s incompetence easily today, but with the Sheepskin Scroll in hand, new opportunities emerged, and he still needed Feng Ju.
While Feng Ju lacked Li Shang’s talent, he was more ruthless, making him fit for some trivial verifications ahead.
The Special Agent paused and said lingeringly:
"If you can’t find Zheng Hang, let it be, but don’t let me down with the next task."
If Feng Ju failed again this time, he would have to pay with his life.
Feng Ju suddenly raised his head, eyes fervently looking at the Special Agent, and said loudly:
"Please instruct me, Special Agent, this time I won’t disappoint you."
The Special Agent waved his hand, saying calmly:
"I hope so, go ahead, I’ll study this and contact you when I need you to act."
Feng Ju, anxious and worried, couldn’t urge anything verbally and left the villa respectfully.
Once outside, he looked back, with inhuman spectral eyes flashing in his pupils.
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At the same time, several lines of subtitles appeared in Feng Mu’s eyes:
[Second Prison (Partially Missing View Unfolded)]
[Second Prison Control Progress Updated!]
[Current Control Integrity 90%→94%!!!]
[Event Log Record:
1. Du Changle’s warden appointment rejected, Lou Duan recommends Ling Song, warden candidate stalemate. (Integrity +1%)
2. Qian Huan discharged, returned to the villa. (Integrity +1%)
3. Cargo packed, ready for dispatch. (Integrity +1%)
4. Li Hanyu gained more trust from Wang Xinfa, her plan is proceeding smoothly. (Integrity +1%)]
The difference being, the countdown in Feng Ju’s eyes was a death knell, while the progress bar countdown in Feng Mu’s eyes heralded a promising future.
The joys and sorrows of father and son do not intertwine!
How ironic, how... fortunate~
Feng Mu could somewhat guess Li Hanyu’s plan, though not wholly, he could figure out 50%.
He looked through the event log, uncertain about "cargo packing" — what was being packed, who was packing, and who was receiving the cargo?
Without a full view, it’s hard to know everything. ƒrēewebnoѵёl.cσm
However, Feng Mu didn’t need to unravel all the networks behind; it sufficed that the progress bar was steadily rising.
This indicated that whatever those people outside were doing, ultimately resulted in aiding him.
This was a conclusion... deduced by the system!
Not speculation, but a conclusion, assessed comprehensively based on current reality, giving a "score"!
In a way, Li Shang’s title of "Detective" is in quotes; it’s the system that’s the true detective!
Feng Mu unconditionally trusts the system’s conclusions, and now only needs to reap the benefits. This sensation is so delightful, it’s irresistible...
