Wasteland Border Inspector

Chapter 40 Cloud Leopard Long Abyss, Ding Yishan's Surprise!
A yellow flag was displayed, and the checkpoint blockade was lifted five minutes later, with control returned to the inspector.

Cheng Ye first opened the isolation door to let the four brothers, who were eager to receive treatment, pass through, and then picked up his defense communication device to make a phone call.

"Sister Luo, don't worry, I'm doing perfectly fine at work, nothing has happened."

"Yes, Station Chief He had a bit of an accident, so I have to stay here on duty until tonight before I can go back."

Upon hearing that He Fei had an accident, Luo Xiaoxue was shocked.

That was a senior prosecutor, even older than Liu Bi and Cheng Long. How could he have met with such an accident out of nowhere?

"Be extra careful. Now that a new type of hydrophilic infected has appeared, the manual I gave you might not be of any use. Be extremely careful!"

"Don't worry, the quarantine zone A I'm in charge of is specifically for inspecting vehicles. Only one vehicle came this morning, and at this rate, it's unlikely that another one will arrive until tonight."

Cheng Ye certainly wouldn't mention that he had just arrived at the checkpoint when he discovered an unknown infected individual and even got into a fight with him.

The situation is turbulent now, and no one can predict what will happen next. It's better to talk about it face to face when we get back tonight, so as not to worry Luo Xiaoxue.

The defense communication line was disconnected.

Cheng Ye wanted to find someone to inquire about the Central Inspection Station, but unfortunately he was not Liu Bi. He had focused on the inspector assessment for the past two months and had not built up any reliable connections.

"To get by at the checkpoint, you still need to have your own people, your trusted confidants."

Glancing at the raven and owl sitting outside the isolation gate, Cheng Ye felt that these two were actually quite suitable for training. They were efficient in their work and could also understand the situation inside the checkpoint.

Unfortunately, he has not yet gained a firm foothold, and the idea of ​​cultivating trusted confidants remains as elusive as a castle in the air.

"I'll get to know the people on duty this time. After the first field mission is over, I might start thinking about developing my own people. After all, if I want to climb the ranks in the future, I'll need the support of these people."

Although rapid checkpoints are fraught with danger, they are a shortcut to gaining merit.

Most importantly, there are charging stations here, which can quickly replenish energy and provide enough opportunities for searching.

In just half a day, Cheng Ye changed his mind and became somewhat unwilling to go back to check on the refugees.

That job is so troublesome; you have to ask a lot of questions and get information out of people.

Even if you adopt Garcia's approach of charging entry fees and maximizing profits, you still won't make much money in a day.

At the fast checkpoint, the first person checked slipped in a huge sum of 600 Happiness Coins, and was also given an extra piece of meteorite iron.

"The ancients were right; the greater the danger, the greater the reward."

After glancing at the crowded B area and the deserted A area, Cheng Ye calmed down.

Central main checkpoint.

Temperatures soared to their peak, and the scorching sun beat down on the ground, making it humid and steamy.

The refugees standing in front of the checkpoint peered inside curiously.

The quarantine area behind the inspection zone was packed with people, nearly a thousand people gathered together, most of them armed guards, a very unusual sight.

Surrounded by the crowd was a dried-up corpse, its flesh and blood drained away. Its skin clung tightly to its skeleton, and its curled-up position on the ground resembled shrunken, withered tree bark.

"Investigate! We must get to the bottom of this!"

Ding Yishan stared at the mummified corpse for a long time, his face twitching uncontrollably. Finally, with a grim expression, he suddenly stood up.

He Fei's death didn't actually need an investigation; just looking at the manner of his death, it was clear that it was an accident.

Logically speaking, as the station chief, He Fei shouldn't have gone to inspect the quarantine area. However, a heavy rain last night caused flooding in the quarantine area, and for some reason, He Fei insisted on going to comfort the displaced people.

Unexpectedly, upon entering the quarantine area, they encountered a person infected through a water-related infection, which was a novel source of infection not found in the database.

The moment the two met, the infected creature clung to them, draining He Fei dry in just over ten seconds.

That death was absolutely outrageous!

Who could believe that a seasoned veteran who had spent over twenty years navigating checkpoints and killing countless infected individuals would meet such an absurd end?
Ding Yishan couldn't help but think of himself.

Now, new types of infected people are constantly pouring into Happiness City, and even the station chief on duty has not been spared.

Doesn't that mean that he, the station chief, could lose his life here at any moment?
"Starting today, the intensity of central inspections will be raised to Level 4. Any abnormal data discovered will result in immediate isolation! Except for guards, no one is allowed to enter the isolation area!"

"The inspection intensity in both the north and south areas has been raised to Level 3. Anyone with two or more sets of abnormal data will be placed in an isolation ward, and any unauthorized release is strictly prohibited!"

Ding Yishan gave the order in a deep voice.

The inspection intensity of the checkpoints is divided into five levels, with level one being the lowest and level five being the highest.

Based on past experience, the intensity will only be raised to level three or above during the most dangerous winter months, while it will generally transition between level one and level two during the summer.

But now, in the height of summer, the intensity has suddenly reached level four, causing the guards and inspectors surrounding them to feel a chill in their hearts.

"In addition, starting today, the checkpoint will implement a wartime reward system, accumulating merits based on the number of infected individuals inspected and killed. I will apply to Director Liu of the City Defense Department to simultaneously activate the internal reward system."

"The more you work, the more you earn; the more you kill, the more you take. I don't want anyone to eat at the checkpoint for nothing, understand?"

"Yes!"

The people around them echoed in unison.

The previously dull atmosphere suddenly eased, and many people's eyes gleamed with eager anticipation.

The rewards for meritorious service were only activated when the wave of infection passed, and no one expected that He Fei's death would unexpectedly bring about this.

This is fantastic news! There are so many great things you can exchange for using battle points.

Especially for ordinary guards at checkpoints, if they can make great contributions, they will have the opportunity to be promoted to inspectors and achieve a meteoric rise.

Who wouldn't be tempted by such an allure?
"Harlin, organize a study session. All inspectors who are not yet on duty, go and relearn the procedures for dealing with infected individuals who are close to water. Set up an assessment. If you fail three times, your rank will be demoted one level. If you fail five times, you must perform field missions of difficulty level four or higher!"

"clear."

A series of directives were issued in one go until it was ensured that the entire checkpoint could be fully operational.

Ding Yishan then left, panting heavily, like a rabid wolf that had failed to find its prey.

"Sir, you've lost your temper today, which isn't good for your recovery."

As they walked out of the crowd, the middle-aged man who had been following Ding Yishan quickly caught up and whispered words of advice.

"Ah Chuan, you've been with me for almost twenty years. We practically fought our way up to this station chief position. How could you not understand what I'm angry about?"

Ding Yishan sighed without revealing his presence and said in a deep voice, "It's not even winter yet, but the death of that idiot He Fei has forced us to risk starting a war with the East and West at any time."

"I deliberately tested Harlin just now. Although he withdrew, who knows if he will withdraw again later?"

A-Chuan paused for a moment, then said, “Sir, if the Western faction takes advantage of Station Chief He’s death and the vacancy of the duty station chief’s position to exert pressure and force a change of power, I can take action to eliminate Harlin and forcibly buy a buffer period for both the Eastern and Western factions.” Ding Yishan’s steps suddenly stopped, his Adam’s apple bobbing as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he could only manage a forced smile and reach out to pat A-Chuan’s shoulder.

"Go back first. The current situation is not your place to exchange your life. Besides, if this precedent is set, there will be no room for maneuver between the East and West factions."

Station Master's Office.

Located behind the central checkpoint, it is a three-story attic building that stands independently within the station.

The decor is not modern, but rather resembles a teahouse from the old days.

The first floor was Ding Yishan's daily office, the second floor served as the reception room for the inspectors of the reception station, and the third floor was his forbidden area for privately "setting up a business".

At that moment, Ding Yishan went straight up to the third floor and pushed open the door to the room near the stairs.

The interior decoration is very simple, with a mahjong table in the corner and a tea table, which is common in Guangdong and Guangxi, in the middle.

Ding Yishan slowly and methodically prepared the tea and rinsed it. Before the aroma of the tea could fully develop, the door was gently pushed open by Achuan, and four people walked in one after another.

"Come, everyone, sit down."

Ding Yishan gestured, leading the four to the opposite side of the tea table, and then got straight to the point:
"He Fei is dead. Station chief, who do you think can sit here?"

The four of them breathed slightly faster, exchanged glances, and could all see the burning passion in each other's eyes.

Dragon, tiger, leopard, cloud, long, abyss.

Within the Eastern faction at the checkpoint, there are six people qualified to become the station chief.

If Cheng Long hadn't met with an accident, the answer would have been clear without Ding Yishan even needing to ask.

Unfortunately, no if.

“I deliberately didn’t call Lei Hu over because I wanted to hear what the four of you thought.”

Lei Hu, the duty station chief of the East Checkpoint.

Ding Yishan rubbed his fingertips against the teacup. "If you have anything to say, just tell me now."

half an hour.

The four of them got up and retreated along the same path they had come from.

Ding Yishan's gaze was complicated. He only sighed when Achuan saw the person off and pushed the door open to come in.

"A-Chuan, what do you think of these four people?"

A-Chuan shook his head. "Sir, I don't know how to do this kind of thing either."

"You don't need to worry. There are no outsiders here now. Besides, you might become a prosecutor in a while, and it's time to get to know the intricacies of the situation."

"Then," A-Chuan was silent for a while, then said in a deep voice, "in terms of ability, they are far inferior to Cheng Long. Zhou Changhai and Qiao Yuan are ruthless enough, but they lack courage. It is difficult for them to command respect if they sit there. Shao Yunfei and Lin Bao are brave, but their methods are too rough. Even if they rise to power, they will not be able to help you solve your problems or stabilize the situation in the station."

"That's why it's difficult!"

Ding Yishan said self-deprecatingly, "It's true that fortunes change. When Cheng Long was around, we Easterners were always able to suppress the Westerners. I never thought that after he left, the situation would collapse to this extent."

As he spoke, he suddenly remembered something, "What about that kid Cheng Long left behind? What was his name again, Cheng Ye?"

"Did he go to the fast checkpoint today? How was it?"

"I'll go ask the people below; they should have some news coming back."

A-Chuan hurried downstairs and returned quickly with a tablet, his expression somewhat strange.

"how?"

"Sir, Cheng Ye has gone to the North Station."

"Hmm?" Ding Yishan's eyes twitched suddenly, and the teacup rippled around his fingertips. "Who gave him the guts to go to the North Station?"

"My lord, it cannot be explained in a few words. You will understand after reading this."

A-Chuan handed over the tablet, which contained two rather blurry videos.

"Did they get into a fight with those kids?"

After Ding Yishan finished speaking, he suddenly remembered that Cheng Ye was also a newcomer of similar age, or even more naive than these children, so it was not surprising that he would do something outrageous.

However, what happened next made his expression turn strange.

"This method"

Ding Yishan narrowed his eyes, suddenly surprised.

Compared to the pale-faced, frail young man I remembered, the young man in the video was spirited and had a powerful aura that seemed somewhat unfamiliar.

Scrolling to the second video, we see Cheng Ye kicking the owl away, picking up the flamethrower without fear, and finally, the guards arriving and calmly pulling the owl away.

Ding Yishan's expression grew increasingly strange, and he even rewound the video three times.

"A new source of infection?"

"Yes, researcher 'Qin Feng' has provided the basic data, but there is no match in the infected database."

How did he discover that this person was infected?

"I don't know. Should I notify him to write a report after get off work?" A-Chuan honestly shook his head.

Killing someone is easy; finding an infected person is difficult.

What Cheng Ye demonstrated in the single video is something that not only he, but many prosecutors could not do.

"Well"

Ding Yishan hesitated for a moment, then shook his head and gave a wry smile. "Forget it, it's best to pay less attention to him now. After all, we're on Westerners' territory, so doing too much or too little is not right."

"However, this kid did give me a pleasant surprise."

Thinking back, I had planned to cause some kind of accident to Cheng Ye so that A Chuan could take his place.

Ding Yishan pondered for a moment, his face revealing no emotion, and said, "That old guy Downs is quite principled. He's from the same generation as Cheng Wu, so he should take care of him. We don't need to interfere. When we move to the East Station next week, you can find an opportunity to meet him and test his background first."

"understand!"

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